The Club at Putnam Park
A flowing 1.78-mile circuit near Indianapolis with refundable memberships.
Photos
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Video: fast laps & facility tours
Curated onboard and tour footage from members and visitors.
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 eight 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.
- Weather & driving season
- Calculated from NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals: dry days, snow-free days, temperatures and comfortable driving months.
- 284 dry days/yr357 snow-free days/yrAvg 62° / 40°F9 comfortable driving monthsNOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, nearest station USC00123513 (7 mi).
Membership & costs
Joining fee is the one-time cost to become a member. Dues are the recurring monthly or annual cost. Property costs are separate — buying or leasing a garage or home at the club is not the same as a membership fee.
Membership fees & dues
| Tier | Joining fee | 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
What members and guests are saying
Aggregated public feedback from Google reviews, plus quoted member, owner and guest comments from public forums.
From member forums
Verbatim excerpts from public owner and enthusiast forums, quoted with attribution and linked to the original thread. These are member and guest opinions, not our own, and they never influence our editorial rating.
“So Tim, Rich and I went to Putnam park for my first drive on their road course there. I was nervous as could be expected.”
TBULLEvent attendee· Jun 26, 2023Gateway Cobra Club Forum: Putnam Park 6/24“I've never stopped learning at this track whether in my Cobra or the Miata. I'm still learning tire pressures, handling characteristics and other factors with this car.”
Tim MEvent attendee· Jun 26, 2023Gateway Cobra Club Forum: Putnam Park 6/24
Upcoming events
Public track days, racing, schools and social events at this facility, refreshed weekly. Member-only sessions are usually not listed publicly.
Current weather
Live conditions at Mount Meridian, IN, so you know what the track is doing today.
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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