The Club at Putnam Park
A flowing 1.78-mile circuit near Indianapolis with refundable memberships.
The verdict
The Club at Putnam Park layers an exclusive membership over one of the Midwest's most-liked club circuits: 1.78 miles, ten turns, and a rhythm that experienced drivers rate highly. Its membership terms are unusually member-friendly, including partial refundability, which makes it a low-risk way to try the private-club format.
Best forIndianapolis drivers who want a real club without a six-figure commitment.
Ratings by category
Every club on this site is scored on the same seven categories. See our method.
- Value for money
- Cost of entry and dues versus what a member actually gets.
- Amenities & service
- Clubhouse, dining, garages, staff, trackside support.
- Technical challenge
- How demanding the circuit is to learn and drive quickly.
- Fun factor
- Flow, elevation, commitment corners — how good it feels.
- Track time access
- Realistic open-lapping availability across the year.
- Member community
- Culture, events, coaching, racing series, no-jerks factor.
- Real estate & garages
- Quality and availability of trackside garages and homes.
Membership & costs
| Tier | Initiation | Dues | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual | $7,500 | $5,000 / yr | 3-year term, 50% refundable in year one |
| Founding | $30,000 | $5,000 / yr | Lifetime, transferable, 50% refundable |
What works
- Refund clause makes a trial membership genuinely low-risk
- Circuit flow is widely praised by instructors
- 45 minutes from Indianapolis
What to weigh up
- Short lap length
- Modest amenities compared to resort-style clubs
Amenities
- 1.78-mile road course
- Member events
- Guest driving passes
- Paddock and garages
Video: fast laps & facility tours
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What members and visitors say
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Location
Mount Meridian, IN · open the map for Google Maps directions.
Getting there
- Indianapolis, IN~45 min
- Terre Haute, IN~45 min
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