Event #5312: May 15th - 17th, 2026

Registration for all 2026 events is open!

WELCOME TO REGISTRATION FOR HYPERFEST 2026 at VIR!     

Join us for the 25th anniversary of Hyperfest! NASA Driving is on Full Course but Hyperfest will involve every inch of VIR with on track and off track activities for all ages. Racing, off-roading, drifting, racecar rides, live music, vendors, car corrals, rally, expanded children's area, contests with prizes, and more are part of this one of a kind event. Thousands of spectators will be watching you on track! Go to http://hyper-fest.com/ for more info about activities throughout the weekend.  

Please read all of the below very carefully as this is a special event with procedures and policies that differ from the regular NASA-MA events. 

REFUND/CREDIT POLICY FOR ALL DRIVERS FOR THIS SPECIAL EVENT.  NO EXCEPTIONS. There are no refunds or credits if you cancel LESS than 10 days from the event. If you cancel 10 days or more prior to the event you have two options. Full Refund less 7% of your total entry fee with a $50 minimum OR 100% credit that will be good for 365 days from the date of cancellation. Credits will be issued via two coupon codes which may be used during normal online registration for two future NASA MA events. Driver must give notice to Laura Cobetto laura@nasaracing.net.

***GATE ENTRANCE***

This event will have special gate procedures. Each full weekend driver will get themself and one crew in for free. Drivers will have the option to purchase up to 4 additional discounted tickets. You will receive additional instructions regarding gate tickets by 3 weeks prior to the event. 

Friday:

Test and Tune for licensed racers

Open Practice for advanced drivers (TT, HPDE 3, 4 and Instructors). 

HFGT Qualifying

Bimmerworld Battle Royale V: Free race for Spec3, Spec E30, Spec E46 licensed racers courtesy of Bimmerworld

KONI Powerwheels Attack at 7PM

Saturday/Sunday:

HPDE 1-4  

Time Trial

Racing (Sprint races for all classes)

HFGT Race on Saturday

Instructor group

PLEASE READ THE IMPORTANT NOTES BELOW BEFORE REGISTERING!

Schedule and driver list will be posted by 14 days prior to the event. 

Event Confirmations:  Once you register, you will immediately receive a purchase confirmation receipt by e-mail which also indicates you have been accepted into the event. 7-10 days before the event, you will receive further instructions for the event, and these instructions will also be posted at www.nasaracing.net under the event.

Track damage and extra track time: All drivers are responsible for any track damage that is the result of their actions on or off the track and will be financially responsible for repair/replacement of damaged track property. Additionally, if repairs to the track and/or the facility cause NASA to purchase extra track time to reasonably fulfill the schedule, the driver responsible for the incident will also be financially responsible for the augmented track time costs. Purchase of the NASA Optional Facility Damage Waiver only applies to physical track damage costs but does not apply to associated augmented track time costs incurred. 

Racers:  

Your grid position for qualifying is determined by a calculation based on how early you register, points, and how many events you attend - register early for a better grid spot! Race licenses are valid from Jan to Dec. and you must have a current NASA license for this event. You may use a current license from another approved sanctioning body to apply for your NASA license. Check your date of medical expiration. E-mail Beth Dunnivant at beth@nasaracing.net for licensing info. Please check your car info for correctness when registering and include your transponder number. If you do not submit the correct info with your entry or you do not get the info to the registrar by the Wednesday prior to the event when online registration closes, you will be charged $25 at the track. Racers can Supersize TT on Sat/Sun.

HFGT RACE: Qualifying is on Friday and the HFGT race is on Saturday. Email hfgtcompliance@gmail.com for info

Time Trial:

Drivers must have a current Time Trial or current Race License to participate. Entrants must have a transponder and please rent one if necessary (last option on this page). Email Time Trial Director Ben Grambau at bgrambau@gmail.com if you have questions about TT or being evaluated for a license. When registering, please make sure your car information is correct and includes a tx number unless you are renting. 

HPDE: 

HPDE slots will likely sell out by 6-8 weeks prior due to the popularity of this event. 

4 daily sessions on Saturday and Sunday for HPDE 1, 2, 3, 4. Mandatory classroom sessions for HPDE 1, 2,and 3.

**If your group is noted as full, please sign up for the waiting list. We do tend to get several off the wait list with the normal cancellations and additions of instructors, and chances are particularly good for getting a spot if you can get last minute notification the week of the event**

Run groups and driver/car requirements explained:

HPDE1- beginner to novice drivers (est 0 to max of 6 HPDE days); instructor & classroom provided; restricted passing with a point-by

HPDE2- Intermediate drivers (est 4 to 10 HPDE days); instructor assigned if first time in HPDE 2, check ride or solo; restricted passing with a point-by

HPDE3- Advanced drivers (est 10 to 20+ HPDE days); passing anywhere with a point-by

HPDE4- Advanced/expert drivers and Instructors (est 25+ HPDE days); Must have had HPDE 4 check-ride or be an instructor/racer/tt to register for this group.

Instructors: 

Instructors have a Sat/Sun option on VIR Full Course. To be eligible for Instructor benefits every instructor (HPDE 4 and TT) should select Instructor - Instructor PLUS Instructor - HPDE 4 or Instructor - TT (depending on where you want your track time). This means every instructor will have two line item entries. A third option for Patriot Course instruction will open in February.

Questions please email laura@nasaracing.net.

Instructor benefits: https://drivenasa.com/contingency-programs/instructor-benefits/

Contacts:  

Registration: Laura Cobetto, laura@nasaracing.net  

NASA, overall event: Chris Cobetto, chris@nasaracing.net

Licensing: Beth Dunnivant, beth@nasaracing.net  

Time Trial: Ben Grambau bgrambau@gmail.com 

Instructor questions: Jack McAfee, jmcafee@nasaracing.net

HFGT: Jack Cobetto, cobettojack@gmail.com or hfgtcompliance@gmail.com