NASA autocross is a competition series focused on learning a given course as quickly as possible and then driving it as fast as you can. NASA autocross delivers big time fun at an affordable price. Classing pits you against similar cars, and the emphasis is on driver skill.

Virtually anything from Acura to Volkswagen in race or street trim as well as custom-built open-wheel vehicles including go-karts are eligible to compete in autocross. The only exception will pertain to taller vehicles with potential for rollover. All vehicles must be able to pass a safety technical inspection. Classing will vary by horsepower and weight, but you will be competing against comparable cars.

That’s the beauty of autocross. You don’t need to find a donor car and add a lot of equipment to outfit it for autocross. You can do it in any car, regardless of price, or even one right off the showroom floor! Yes, you can participate in a truck or SUV, but it’s more fun in something sporty. There’s no special safety gear needed other than a decent helmet.

Again, autocross is so approachable because you don’t really need to modify your car. If you just can’t help yourself, most people start with things like alignment settings, shocks/struts, and uprated tires and brakes. Adding horsepower will often put you in a faster class.

Entry fees usually run anywhere from $50 to $200 for a day of competition depending on where you live.

Check the NASA Contingencies page for the latest programs.

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• Low cost of entry
• Variety of competing cars
• High fun factor per dollar
• Camaraderie and spirited competition
• Skills learned in autocross translate to safer driving on the street

Autocross is a competitive sport, and sometimes the difference between first and second place is a couple thousandths of a second. That’s the challenge, and what makes it so appealing.

Make sure you’re covered with Hagerty – the exclusive insurance partner of NASA. 

With  autocross, HPDE  and Time Trial insurance through Hagerty, you can keep your focus where it belongs – the drive. Let Hagerty protect your car with affordable  HPDE  insurance*, offering coverage for your vehicle while it’s on the track, unlike your standard insurance plan.       

What we protect: 

• Your personal vehicle against damage while participating in an HPDE event.

• Your car while on the track and in the paddock.
• Physical damage to your vehicle incurred by you, one additional driver (if pre-approved), and your driving instructor. 
• Note: Liability insurance coverage is not included.

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* Track day policies underwritten by RLI. Hagerty determines final risk acceptance. Some coverage not available in all states. This is a general description of coverage. All coverage is subject to policy provisions, exclusions and endorsements.