

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: CIRPCA Pumpkin Run HPDE
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 am – Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: CIRPCA Pumpkin Run High Performance Driver Education 2026

PLEASE READ BELOW FOR REGISTRATION DETAILS
Sponsored by TOM WOOD PORSCHE

Central Indiana Region of the Porsche Club of America (CIRPCA) is hosting our 3-day annual Pumpkin Run Driver Education event at Putnam Park Road Course (www.putnampark.com) in Mt. Meridian, IN. on September 25th-September 27th, 2026 . Saturday and Sunday will be a traditional Driver Ed program, open to drivers of all levels, driving any make of vehicle, from 1st time track drivers thru advanced drivers.  Friday will feature open lapping for advanced drivers (those who do not require Instructors). Friday will also feature PCA Instructor Training.

Putnam Park has always been a great track for both novices and advanced drivers providing a safe, open environment for High Performance Driver Education.

As always, our Saturday and Sunday DE event, features lots of track time, along with classroom training, to ensure everyone goes home a better driver.  It is open to all licensed drivers, 18 and over, driving any make vehicle. Membership in PCA is not a requirement! Instructors will be provided for all drivers at the beginning or novice levels. 

As always, participating vehicles require the completion of a Technical Inspection form by a qualified mechanic (inspected and signed no earlier than 30 days prior to the event) before presenting the vehicle at the track for final inspection.  Final on-site tech inspection will be available on Friday morning at the track, and again Saturday morning at the track. Drivers must bring their completed and signed tech forms to one of the onsite tech inspections. Tech forms are available on the registration website and also on the CIRPCA website by clicking on the Driver Ed icon. More details will be posted at a later time.

Student Registration: Registration is via www.clubregistration.net.  Search for Putnam Park events, and the dates of September 25th - September 27th, 2026.  If you are new to Club Registration, you will first need to establish an account (no cost), and create a personal profile, which includes your relevant driving experiences.

Instructor Registration: Anyone registering to instruct must be an approved CIRPCA instructor. Questions here can be directed to the registrar. There may be some time Friday and during the weekend to evaluate and coach advanced drivers that may be interested in instructing in the future. Anyone interested can please reach out to our Chief Driving Instructors
Chuck Tucker at chuck@instructorsummit.com
Dan DeSalle at djdesalle@hotmail.com. 

Helmets: SA 2015 HELMETS WILL NO LONGER BE ALLOWED. 
Only Snell certified helmets, carrying an SA2020 or SA2025 sticker, will be allowed.  Please note, M rated motorcycle helmets are not allowed. A limited number of rental helmets are available, via the clubregistration website at $100 for the entire weekend.

Garage Rental: a limited number of single bay spaces are available for $200 for the entire weekend.  All garages are 1st come, 1st served, and may be reserved via Clubreg. Vehicles can be left in the garage for the weekend and there is power & compressed air available.

Host Hotels:
TBD

Onsite Tech inspection will be available Friday and Saturday mornings at the track. 

Cars can be left at the track Friday for the weekend, so if you are attending Saturday and Sunday you can make things easier on yourself by coming Friday before track shutdown and completing your registration and tech inspection!

For further information or questions, please contact us:
CIRPCA Track Chair: Pete Walker email: pwalker1130@gmail.com
CIRPCA Registrar: Keith Morgan email: siglite@criticalstop.com
CIRPCA Chief Driving Instructor: Chuck Tucker email: chuck@instructorsummit.com
CIRPCA Chief Driving Instructor: Dan DeSalle email: djdesalle@hotmail.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cloverdale/cirpca-pumpkin-run-hpde/200030326210522
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Cloverdale
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Putnam Park Road Course
- **lat**: 39.529024186195
- **long**: -86.802125259407
- **full address**: Putnam Park Road Course, Cloverdale, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: CIRPCA Pumpkin Run HPDE
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/e782e90e6f2d9d957aa7a17910f628793364d49ff0969dc71548612981859c09-rimg-w565-h438-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787213292

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is CIRPCA Pumpkin Run HPDE being held?
  - **A:** CIRPCA Pumpkin Run HPDE takes place on Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 am to Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Putnam Park Road Course, Cloverdale, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing CIRPCA Pumpkin Run HPDE?
  - **A:** CIRPCA Pumpkin Run HPDE is organized by The Heritage Porsche Project.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** CIRPCA Pumpkin Run HPDE is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cloverdale, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If CIRPCA Pumpkin Run HPDE sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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