NASA Tech Inspection Form

Rojoryu · 04-28-2022, 08:53 AM

For anyone with experience running with NASA, who do you have sign the tech form or do you sign it yourself? I ask because I have been having a local shop inspect and sign and a co-worker who runs with NASA says he signs it himself. NASA's website just says that any qualified mechanic can sign but it doesn't specify what "qualified" means. Have I been wasting time and a few bucks by not signing off on it myself?

Spartan 1771 · 04-28-2022, 08:55 AM

I used to run with them a few years back and I always signed it myself. All of my friends who also ran with them did the same.

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2011 Nismo#91 · 04-28-2022, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Rojoryu

For anyone with experience running with NASA, who do you have sign the tech form or do you sign it yourself? I ask because I have been having a local shop inspect and sign and a co-worker who runs with NASA says he signs it himself. NASA's website just says that any qualified mechanic can sign but it doesn't specify what "qualified" means. Have I been wasting time and a few bucks by not signing off on it myself?

Yes you can sign it yourself. For the North East Region they tech all cars before the day/event anyway. The check list is a great way to make sure you pass the event check rather then be not permitted to run till you get what ever it is fixed.

Rojoryu · 04-28-2022, 12:50 PM

Thank you both for the info.

Evildky · 05-04-2022, 05:27 PM

It's probably just passing any potential liability. SCCA Time Trials is self certified except aftermarket safety items. This means if you lose a wheel on track you are the one who certified it was secure and you cant blame them for not checking your work.

240se · 07-22-2022, 12:14 PM

Looking for feedback on NASA HPDE events. Thinking about signing up for one at VIR. Have done a few HPDE events but I am not solo.

ResIpsa · 07-22-2022, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Rojoryu

For anyone with experience running with NASA, who do you have sign the tech form or do you sign it yourself? I ask because I have been having a local shop inspect and sign and a co-worker who runs with NASA says he signs it himself. NASA's website just says that any qualified mechanic can sign but it doesn't specify what "qualified" means. Have I been wasting time and a few bucks by not signing off on it myself?

I think the answer is going to depend on which region. Also, should I assume we’re talking about HPDE? In nasa mid Atlantic you can tech your own car. As an instructor I’m always overjoyed to see someone had a legitimate shop do it, but it’s definitely not the norm.

04-28-2022, 08:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rojoryu Base Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Charlotte Posts: 48 Drives: 2011 370z Base/Sport Rep Power: 15	NASA Tech Inspection Form For anyone with experience running with NASA, who do you have sign the tech form or do you sign it yourself? I ask because I have been having a local shop inspect and sign and a co-worker who runs with NASA says he signs it himself. NASA's website just says that any qualified mechanic can sign but it doesn't specify what "qualified" means. Have I been wasting time and a few bucks by not signing off on it myself?

04-28-2022, 08:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
Spartan 1771 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,280 Drives: Wife crazy & 09 370Z Rep Power: 105453	I used to run with them a few years back and I always signed it myself. All of my friends who also ran with them did the same. Sent from my SM-G781U using Tapatalk Rojoryu likes this. __________________ ~Rob -DD Air Guide, Stillen G3 CAIs, 63mm Throttle Bodies, Motordyne M370, Berk HFCs, FI TDX CBE (non-res, CF), Sprint booster v3, Ecutek Dyno Tuned, and the list goes on...

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Rojoryu Base Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Charlotte Posts: 48 Drives: 2011 370z Base/Sport Rep Power: 15	Thank you both for the info.

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240se Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: VA Posts: 259 Drives: Gunmetal 12' Rep Power: 11	Looking for feedback on NASA HPDE events. Thinking about signing up for one at VIR. Have done a few HPDE events but I am not solo.