NASA Great Lakes Region HPDE 2

Embark on the next step of the NASA HPDE ladder. This group is designed for novice drivers with previous track day experience and can successfully demonstrate the learned concepts of the HPDE 1 curriculum. Group 2 drivers must possess this basic knowledge plus be very comfortable driving with and without an instructor. Group 2 drivers are very familiar with grid procedures, passing rules, and flags. Group 2 uses a combination of some classroom, some instruction and some solo driving. You’ll use the same little blue NASA Passport used in HPDE 1, 3 and 4. HPDE has more liberal passing than HDPE 1 with faster speeds and exercises that support driver skillset growth. Building upon the solid foundation of HPDE 1, Group 2 introduces car dynamics, track maps, visual training and cooperation with fellow drivers on track. Sign up for Group 2 and hone your skills today. If you are new to NASA you may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge of HPDE 1 driving skills via a brief checkout ride. Drivers causing “trains” will to be moved back to HPDE 1. HPDE 2 drivers with low Situational Awareness (S.A.) or low pace WILL BE moved to HPDE 1 and have an assigned instructor when available.  NASA HPDE 2 runs by itself. NASA Great Lakes region HPDE is not a competitive, timed or racing event.  HPDE is High Performance Driver Education

-Classroom Presentation

• HPDE 2 Classroom Presentation

-Drills

• ​Red Flag Drill
• Black Flag Drill
• Off-Line Driving Drill (L/F)
• Off-Line Passing Drill (L/F)
• Reverse Gridding

-Videos

• HPDE 2 Paced Passing

-Connected Corners

• ​Autobahn
• Gingerman
• Mid-Ohio
• PittRace

-Braking Techniques By Track

• Braking Slide Deck

-HPDE 2 Advancement Information​

• Instructions and process for advancement from HPDE 2 to HPDE 3
• HPDE 2 Self-Assessment of the skills required to advance
• HPDE 2 Advancement, Knowledge Test

-NASA Forms and Documents

• HPDE 2 Customer Survey
• Standardized Lead / Follow Hand Signals
• Session Goals
• UPDATE your NASA Profile to Receive Texts here
• NASA HPDE 2 Tire Basic Information
• NASA Tire Inflation and Temp Info
• NASA Rules (CCR)
• NASA Flags 
• NASA HPDE Tech Form

-Other Resources

• Ultimate Speed Secrets in paperback or kindle ($12)
• Tire Basics from Toyo Tires
• Tire inflattion and temperature guide by Toyo

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Contact your HPDE 2 Group Leaders here:

Derek Mortland

Joey Pollak

THE INTENT OF THIS DOCUMENT IS TO CONVEY IMPORTANT INFORMATION SO THAT A PARTICIPANT CAN MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION ABOUT WHICH GROUP TO CHOOSE. IN THE INTERESTS OF SAFE, SERIOUS, FUN, DRIVERS SIGNING UP FOR A GROUP FOR WHICH THEY ARE NOT QUALIFIED WILL BE SUBJECT TO PENALTIES, INCLUDING A 1 YEAR SUSPENSION OR FORFEITURE OF NASA MEMBERSHIP. WHEN IN DOUBT, PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THE LOWER GROUP. DRIVERS CAUSING “TRAINS” WILL BE ASKED TO MOVE BACK TO A LOWER RUN GROUP.