In the brand spankin' new series of podcasts called Why We Drive, Episode 1 covers track days in the mid-western states. They're fun, they're safe and they are much more attainable than you probably thought.
More info:
lapsincorporated.com
scca-chicago.com/track-days-performance-driving-experience-pdx
hookedondriving.com
nasamidwest.com
bellhelmets.com
teamstradale.com
Follow Why We Drive on twitter @WhyWeDrive and, if you're one of those 'interesting' folks who cant get enough of Patrick and Jeremy, Patrick can be followed @pmorganracing and Jeremy @jscottontheair