Mid-Ohio Region Presents
Driver Education at Putnam Park Road Course
July 12 & 13, 2008

Location: Putnam Park Road Course, Mt. Meridian, Indiana

Mid-Ohio Region is hosting its annual driver’s education event at Putnam Park Road Course in Mt. Meridian, Indiana. Putnam Park was built in 1991 and the Mid-Ohio Region PCA was one of the first groups to utilize this excellent circuit for high performance drivers education. The track is a 1.8-mile long, ten-turn road course with an excellent layout. The entire circuit can be seen from the pit area. It is a favorite of professional racing teams doing their testing and of club racers alike. Because the track is relatively flat, has high visibility, with plenty of run off room, it makes for a terrific place to begin your high performance driving experience. Putnam Park is great for experienced drivers as well and offers positive and negative camber corners, several high-speed corners, and a downhill main straight.

Putnam Park is an easy drive, 40 miles west of Indianapolis, just off I-70 near Cloverdale. This event has proven to be great for driving and for sharing with old and new friends.

All drivers will have an instructor riding with them on-track until the driver is comfortable with the course and their car. There will be four run groups to better match students of similar abilities in the same session. Run Group A will be for very experienced drivers in higher performance cars. Group B will be for experienced drivers new to Putnam Park or driving medium performance cars. Group C will be for student drivers with some experience, and Group D will be for student drivers with little or no experience. There will also be scheduled classroom sessions to discuss several aspects of high performance driving with plenty of time for question and answers. This is an excellent time to learn more about your car and enhance your driving skills. Become comfortable driving your car near the limit, which will improve your overall driving ability both on and off the track.

Event headquarters will be the Holiday Inn Express (765-795-5050) at I-70 and U.S. 231, Cloverdale, Indiana. Rooms are being held under Mid-Ohio Porsche Club at a special rate ($75 + tax). This relatively new motel has an indoor pool and lighted parking with night time security patrol. Other lodging possibilities are the Days Inn (765-795-6400), Briana Inn (765-795-3000), Quality Inn (765-795-3500), and Dollar Inn (765-795-6900). You are responsible for making your own reservations.

There will be a buffet dinner Saturday evening at the headquarters hotel (Holiday Inn Express). No need to clean-up or dress-up. Just roll into the hotel lobby where frosty cold beverages will be waiting along with a buffet. One dinner is included with each registration. Extra dinners are $20. Your reservation must be received by June 27th.

Registration Information:

Entry fee: $275 per person. Fill out the Registration Form on the following pages and mail with payment to:
Putnam Park Registrar, 7392 Preston Road NE, Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 745-2034, email: putnamparkregistrar@alltel.net. Online registration at: http://www.clubregistration.net/ .
There is a $20 cancellation fee for cancellation before Friday, June 27th. No refunds for failing to follow the requirements listed below or for cancellation after Friday, June 27th, unless the spot can be filled

General Requirements:
1. Helmet – 2000 or later Snell rated (SA or M) Non-Snell rated helmets will not
be allowed.
2. Seatbelts – driver and passenger minimum 3-point (harness preferred). Note passenger seat and seatbelt must be
comparable to the driver’s side. There are new rules pertaining to 5 and 6 point harnesses. If you don’t know ask!
3. Roll over protection required in all convertibles (roll bar or factory roll over device); sunroofs must be fully closed, targa
tops must be installed.
4. Cars without tops require arm restraints for both driver & passenger.
4. Minimum 3/32" tire depth or visible tread all the way across the tire.
5. Long sleeve cotton shirts and pants (or driving suit), and leather or canvas shoes.
6. Valid driver's license (must show at registration), 18 years or older.
7. No open exhausts.
8. Drivers are responsible for the preparation and safety of their cars. A technical inspection checklist will be available on
the MORPCA web site. Click this link to download the - Tech Med Form which must be completed and signed prior
to the event. It is recommended that a competent mechanic perform the inspection. All vehicles will be inspected and
must pass a basic safety check at the event prior to running.

If you have any questions about the event, please contact:
David Hayden, event chair person at (740) 745-2034 or email at davidehayden@alltel.net
Marsha Hayden, event registrar at (740) 745-2034 or email at putnamparkregistrar@alltel.net

MID-OHIO REGION PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA
PUTNAM PARK DRIVER’S EDUCATION – JULY 12-13, 2008

Online Registration Click Here - Clubregistration.net

Mail in Registration Form Click Here

Tech Med Form

Hotel Map

Track Map

Special Notes, please read:

Note 1: If you are new to driver education you should take a look at the beginner’s guide to DE, edited by Frank Todaro. This is an excellent primer for those individuals thinking about entering their first event. It is 32 pages of useful information for the beginner.

DE Guide Book - Click for help getting ready for the event!

Note 2: Go to - Tech Med Form and download the technical inspection form. Have form completed and signed no earlier than two weeks before the event.

Note 3 : Please be aware that you are liable to pay for any damage you cause at the track. You may be assessed fees for oil dry, track cleanup, or other services rendered at the track associated with your incident.

Note 4: Porsche Club of America is a private, not-for-profit organization.  It reserves the right to deny the acceptance of any Driver's Education application, or to   revoke any application previously accepted, for any reason or no reason, except that it will not deny or revoke a Driver's Education application solely on the basis of race, creed, color, sex or national origin.