National Auto Sport Association (NASA) has announced that NASA Southeast 944 Spec racer Michael Dearstyne has been named the new national director for the series. He replaces Dan Piña, who is leaving the role after eight years. 

"Michael has upgraded, sold and built at least 20 cars for the class nationally. Mike has served as my stand-in at the previous nationals, and is already familiar with the procedures involved," Piña said. "Mike has even more technical knowledge of these cars than I do, and I've been keeping Mike in the loop of all the rule changes, vendor relationships, etc., over the past few years."

"Piña was instrumental in sourcing OEM-style replacement pistons from CP Carillo, which allowed competitors to overbore engines so they can continue racing in the series. Piña also paved the way for the use of steel LA Sleeves in the Alusil blocks used in the Porsche 944, another measure devised to preserve the viability of 944 Spec. He also worked with vendors to offer NASA competitors special discounts on short shifters, front valance panels and aftermarket fuel rails to prevent engine fires," said a NASA release. 

For more information, visit drivenasa.com/road-racing/944-spec.