NASA National Championships - On the Road Update!

We just heard back from Tiffany McCollum and Stacey Braithwaite, our employees representing OG Racing at the NASA Nationals at Miller Motorsports Park in Utah. Here's a quick run-down of their experience so far:

Tooele, Utah 09/09/09 We've arrived in Tooele and made our way to Miller Motorsports Park. The weather is mid 80’s and no humidity.

This place is AWESOME!!! This is definitely one of the nicest tracks in the US. NASA test and tune is today and we have watched everyone get things together, get ready to tech and make some runs on the 3.38 mile track. We have already met and talked to many of the racers who decided to come a day early to get their cars in the best condition for 3 days of racing.

Shannon and Jay Matus from NASA Texas have been excellent hosts for OG Racing. They are located in GP garage 24, along with OG Racing's base of operation. We have a chance not only to meet and talk with the racers but to be a part of the actual racing experience. Tiffany and I have learned so much about car prep, tech and timing. This is only a part of the group of NASA racers that will be here tomorrow. We are excited to meet everyone that is here!

Shannon and Jay Matus had a rear axle break on their GT3, and a garage here actually had an axle and let them use the lift to get back on the track in record time. Thanks Tatum Racing!

We also have been keeping tabs on our own Mid-atlantic NASA star Chris Cobetto!!! He is doing great but had a brief incident with a brake caliper - the piston seal busted, leaking fluid everywhere. And can you believe that in this middle of nowhere track, a parts store in the nearest town actually had a replacement? It is great to see NASA as a family - even though the competition is heavy, they still look out for one another.

Tomorrow is Qualifying and we are looking forward to an influx of drivers overnight.

09/10/09 Qualifying went well, with more NASA drivers arrived overnight. We are meeting some great racers, mostly from the west coast and Texas. There have been no major incidents save a mangled miata and a blown motor in a Mustang. Both drivers were ok. Everyone here has been great to us and we are having a great time!!!

Tonight is the dinner and the OG suit giveaway!!! We have lots of entries and are still collecting, them as we go around to meet the drivers.

Tomorrow is more qualifying, with Saturday and Sunday being the actual races.