2009 Putnam Park w/ NASA! May 16-17, Can you get your DSM running in 4 months Options

[Hornswoggler]

OK, so this is a looooong ways out...

This gives 4+ months notice to take that weekend off work or get the project car all buttoned-up! Mark your calendars for May 16-17, 2009.

So what do you guys think? Group trip? Who is game? I think Kazz is considering it.

Is four months enough time to get a DSM running? (I kid! I kid!)

NASA Midwest

Track map of Putnam:



How does that not look like fun?

[Hornswoggler]

some additional info:

You'll need a helmet. Snell SA2000 will work. If buying new, I recommend SA2005. If you have a motorcycle helmet (snell M2000 or newer), check with NASA to make sure its allowed at Putnam Park (track rule says no, but I hear NASA has an exception? its a gray area, for sure).

Entry fee for the weekend should be around $325. This is two days of high performance driving, about 80 minutes of track time per day. If this is your first event, register for HPDE 1 and you'll get classroom time and an in-car instructor assigned all weekend.

Vehicle should be in excellent mechanical shape (up-to-date maintenance, etc) and brakes should be the #1 area to focus in if you want to be best prepared. Don't worry about adding any horsepower, you probably have too much already. Cooling, reliability, and safety are always a great idea. Brake pads should have atleast 50% material left, preferrably a track or race compound. Need fresh brake fluid, flush with something good closer to the event.

I recommend booking your hotel early and registering as soon as its available (will be a thread bump once registration opens). This event fills fast!!

This is a great opportunity to develop some disciplined driving skills, and experience your vehicle at its limits in a safer setting than the streets. Hone your skills, have a blast, and be safe! This weekend will be a riot, you don't want to miss it.