 2009 Putnam Park w/ NASA! May 16-17, Can you get your DSM running in 4 months |
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 Jan 4 2009, 04:53 PM
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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? |
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Jan 4 2009, 04:59 PM
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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. 
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Jan 11 2009, 04:45 PM
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Don't let another year slip away... its great fun out there!
Who all is interested? What are you waiting for?  If you dont have a car, we can find you one. Don't have money for the entry fee? You can volunteer and get free track time. Need a helmet? Maybe somebody can loan one. We can tackle some of these excuses!! Too scared? Guess I can't really help that one. 
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Jan 11 2009, 08:09 PM
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Can I ride the Harley on the circuit? That would be a blast!
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Jan 11 2009, 10:42 PM
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Volunteering for track time would be sweet!
I have a couple helmets from my motocross days but I don't know if they are qualified... nor do I know if my big head still fits in them. Now I just need to get older. :/ -------------------- If the sound of a DSM in the distance rowing through the gears gives you a hardon, you might be a car enthusiast.
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Jan 12 2009, 06:18 PM
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QUOTE (awd4kicks @ Jan 11 2009, 08:09 PM) Can I ride the Harley on the circuit? That would be a blast! There are some organizations that do bike days. Check the motorcycle entries on the track schedule: http://www.putnampark.com/schedule.htm |
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Jan 12 2009, 06:23 PM
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QUOTE (93dsmowner @ Jan 11 2009, 10:42 PM) Volunteering for track time would be sweet! I have a couple helmets from my motocross days but I don't know if they are qualified... nor do I know if my big head still fits in them. Now I just need to get older. :/ Here is link to the volunteer program: http://www.nasamidwest.com/pages/volunteer.asp Every two days of volunteering gets you 1 day of on-track driving. Figure this is a $175 value (like being paid $90 a day). I don't think the work is hard. Then again, by the time you factor in travel expenses to go volunteer, you really aren't saving much. Makes more sense if you have a free place to stay near the track. (or tag along with friends for the weekend.. see if you can get a sympathy spot on the floor). Hmm, once you get to the track, you'll be kicking yourself for not driving! |
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Jan 12 2009, 10:28 PM
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DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 355 Joined: 18-March 08 From: Washington, Illinois Member No.: 2,799 |
When I turn 18 I'll look into it. Hopefully I have something worthy of the track by then.
-------------------- If the sound of a DSM in the distance rowing through the gears gives you a hardon, you might be a car enthusiast.
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Jan 13 2009, 10:17 AM
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QUOTE (awd4kicks @ Jan 11 2009, 08:09 PM) Can I ride the Harley on the circuit? That would be a blast! We'll have to go out riding sometime after it gets nice. The Buell is getting bored sitting in the garage 
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Feb 14 2009, 05:43 PM
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Three months out. Don't say you didn't have enough advance notice!
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Feb 14 2009, 09:17 PM
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QUOTE (dualdj1 @ Jan 13 2009, 10:17 AM) QUOTE (awd4kicks @ Jan 11 2009, 08:09 PM) Can I ride the Harley on the circuit? That would be a blast! We'll have to go out riding sometime after it gets nice. The Buell is getting bored sitting in the garage These 65 degree days really made me miss my cbr. -------------------- Need a boost in the pocket book and with your health?
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Apr 20 2009, 09:34 PM
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Person of Wisdom Group: Members Posts: 113 Joined: 26-November 04 Member No.: 388 |
Registration is open. Event is less than a month away. If serious about going, I would register immediately as this event fills fast.
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