Mid-Ohio Region Presents
Driver Education at Putnam Park Road Course
July 10, &11, 2010

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.

Classroom sessions are scheduled 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.

A Taste of the Track: An option designed for those drivers who have not yet decided to take the plunge into high performance driver education. Here is an opportunity to get your feet wet without making a significant financial commitment; nor risking your car; nor buying expensive safety equipment. For a small fee of $25 you can observe and/ or participate in tech inspection; attend the classroom sessions taken by our students and taught by our very experienced senior instructors; and ride with an instructor (in their car) on the track at speed for at least one session. If you do not have a helmet, one will be provided. You really don’t need a car to participate in A Taste of the Track – everything you need is provided! However, you will also have an opportunity to participate in touring laps in your car. These are low speed laps following an instructor during the lunch period. Any street legal vehicle is eligible. This is a one day event and we prefer you sign up for Saturday, since there is no tech inspection and only one classroom session on Sunday.

Event headquarters: 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 of $76 + tax (same as last year). This relatively new motel has an indoor pool and lighted parking with night time security patrol. There is also a parking area for trailer rigs. 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 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 $25. Your reservation must be received by June 25th to obtain the room discount.

Registration Information: Registration opens May 1, 2010. Please note, the Friday track day is for groups A and B only. This day is solo driving with no instructors or classroom sessions. Both Saturday and Sunday will be all four groups (A, B, C, and D as well as instructor group).

The costs:
Saturday and Sunday (all groups) $325
Instructors (includes dinner and T-shirt) 50
Students, one day Saturday or Sunday 200
A Taste of the Track (Saturday preferred) 25

Extra T-shirt 15
Extra Saturday dinner 25
The entry fees for the two day tuition includes one T-shirt and one Saturday evening dinner. If you sign up for only one day, you get a T-shirt, but no free dinner on Saturday. This year we prefer you use http://www.clubregistration.net/ for registration and payment. However, if you really want the traditional registration form and/or prefer to pay by check, please contact Marsha Hayden, the registrar at: Putnam Park Registrar, 7392 Preston Road NE, Newark, Ohio 43055; (740) 745-2034; or : putnamparkregistrar@windstream.net . There is a $25 cancellation fee for cancellation before Friday, June 26th. No refunds for failing to follow the requirements listed below or for cancellation after Friday, June 25th, 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. No boots/shoes with lugged soles or
open toed shoes.
6. Valid driver's license (must be shown 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 Club Registration web site at: http://www.clubregistration.net/ . It is your responsibility to download the form and
complete this form prior to arriving at the event. You will be required to submit the form at our tech inspection at
registration. If you need a hard copy please contact the registrar. It is recommended that a qualified 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 e-mail at davidehayden@windstream.net
Marsha Hayden, event registrar at (740) 745-2034 or e-mail at putnamparkregistrar@windstream.net
Mid-Ohio Region’s web site at www.morpca.org