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Central Indiana Region PCA hosts High Performance Driver Education events at Putnam Park Road Course in Mt. Meridian, Indiana. Putnam Park was built in 1991 and Central Indiana Region PCA was one of the first groups to utilize the excellent circuit for high performance driver education and club racing events.
For those who may not be quite ready for the DE experience, we will be offering our Intro to DE program. The program offers those interested in doing DE a chance to see what it’s all about. You’ll get the classroom experience and be able to ride with some of our experienced instructors. The Intro to DE program does require the use of a SA2005 or later helmet. A limited number of helmets may be available for rent at the track on a first come, first served basis. Enrollment for the Intro to DE experience is explained in detail below.
For our instructors and those drivers with lots of track time (Groups A and B) we’ll be offering our Friday Lapping Day. Lunch is included for all participants on Friday prepared by the CIR pit crew.
Putnam Park is 40 miles west of Indianapolis, just off I-70 near Cloverdale. While we generally have good weather, we do ask that you come prepared for the best and worst Indiana can offer. We are looking forward to a great weekend of performance driving and sharing good times with old and new friends.
Less experienced drivers will have an instructor riding with them on-track until the driver is comfortable with the course and the car.
There will be four run groups and an instructor group 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 instruction/discussion sessions to discuss aspects of high performance driving with plenty of time for questions and answers. This is an excellent time to learn more about your car’s capabilities and enhance your driving skills. Join us for a great weekend of “unwipeable” smiles and become a better driver on and off the track.
The Event headquarters will be the spectacular Cambria Suites. Cambria Suites is located at 6014 Gateway Drive, Plainfield, IN 46168 (317) 279-2394. The Cambria Suites offers a wonderful lodging experience while offering a top notch restaurant and bar within the hotel. A block of rooms have been made available at a special Central Indiana Porsche Club room rate. Make sure you mention the Central Indiana Porsche Club to get the special room rate and register early before the rooms are all gone. Early event tech inspection and registration will be held Friday evening from 6-9pm along with a welcome reception at the Cambria Suite.
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Enrollment for the following events is explained in detail further down this page. There is also a separate introduction to DE event.
Student Pricing
April 28th & 29th A, B, C and D Group $330.00
April 27th ONLY lapping for approved A&B drivers $200.00
Instructor Pricing
April 27th ONLY lapping $250.00
April 28th and 29th $100.00
April 27th, 28th & 29th $200.00
Garage rental fee of $100.00 for the weekend, registration is through clubregistration.net.
Intro to DE (Taste of Track) $25.00 sign up and pay for this when you get to Putnam Park.
All registration is done through www.clubregistration.net
If you have used Club Registration before login and in the search box type “Central Indiana Region PCA”. You have 3 options 1. Friday lapping only for advanced A, B and Instructors. 2. standard student driver (A, B, C & D) on Saturday & Sunday. 3. Instructor registration (Instructors will be sent a password to register here).
If you have not used Club Registration before, it’s simple and free.
Make up a user name and password
You must fill out all the requested information as this allows us to place you in the proper driving group. Have a question email me George@glbarkerinc.com
Now you can search for our event “Central Indiana Region PCA” and pick from the 3 options. 1. Friday lapping only for advanced A, B and Instructors. 2. Standard student driver (A, B, C & D) on Saturday & Sunday. 3. Instructor registration (Instructors will be sent a password to register here).
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2012 Pole Day at Putnam Park registration is now open! Go to www.clubregistration.net to register today.
General Requirements- Note Changes in Red from 2010:
Helmets - Helmets - 2005 or later Snell Special Application rating (SA05 or SA10) required. Snell motorcycle helmets (M05, M10) or non-Snell rated helmets will NOT be permitted. Snell certification can be found inside your helmet, under the liner, at the back – check before you arrive!
Seatbelts - driver and passenger minimum 3-point (harness preferred).
For Student drivers the passenger seat and seatbelts must be equivalent to the driver's seat/seat belts.
Convertibles with factory installed roll bars will be permitted. For all other convertibles a roll bar that meets the “broomstick” test is required.
While on track driver window will be fully down (rain or shine), sunroofs fully closed, Targa tops must be installed.
Minimum 3/32" tire depth or visible tread all the way across the tire.
Long sleeve cotton shirt, natural fiber long pants (or driving suit), and shoes with leather or canvas uppers are required.
Valid driver's license (must show at registration), 18 years or older.
No open exhausts.
Drivers are responsible for the preparation and safety of their cars. You will receive a technical inspection checklist, 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.
Entrants are required to provide their own car numbers. Numbers should be at least 8 inches tall and of contrasting color. A limited quantity of magnetic numbers may be available for purchase at tech inspection for $30 a set. No vehicle will be allowed on track without a Group sticker and car number. Masking tape for numbers will not be available at tech inspection.
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Don't assume that your standard insurance coverage will cover you in the event of an accident at a Driver Education event. Most standard insurance coverage’s will not cover you if you are in an accident during a DE. Because of this, PCA has entered into an association with Lockton Affinity who has created a Driver Education insurance program specifically tailored for our members. In addition to providing this coverage, Lockton has agreed to offer exclusively to PCA members a 10 percent discount on HPDE insurance premiums. Non PCA members can still receive coverage without the discount. For additional information go to the web address shown below.
pcahpdeins.locktonaffinity.com
If you have any questions about the event please contact George Barker (269) 417-6034 (before 9 pm) or via E-mail: george@glbarkerinc.com. See you at the track!
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2012 registration is now open!
Click clubregistration.net to register today.
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