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ridn92zx-7 · 11-05-2007, 08:53 AM

whos going and who is wishing?

ridn92zx-7 · 11-05-2007, 09:13 AM

I have about 6 people from cincy going and i was wondering who wants to do group buys ahead of time. anyone close and has money up front for there ticket can ride with the Nati up to the race.

fast911ray · 11-05-2007, 10:27 AM

Personally, I wouldn't waste my time on that place. It was the worst venue on the F1 schedule..hence it's long overdue departure. I mean, there are plenty of REAL circuits in the US..first and foremost of course, the superb 4 miles and 14 corners of 'Road America' at Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin... closely followed by 'Watkins Glen' in upstate New York...plus lesser facilities at Road Atlanta, Bridgehampton and others. It's certain that any of these easily surpass the silly Indy oval, with it's 'goofy' infield portion only included to qualify as a "Road Racing circuit".

Actually I must confess to disliking the Indy F1 clownfest so much so that I refused tickets on several occasions...refusing to even watch it again after the first 'race' there.

Using Indy for any kind of real racing [ other than the boring and inane annual 'circle jerk' held there ] seems an act of desperation, to me anyway.

The US, and Canada need a real Moto GP, contested on a real GP circuit, not a consolation prize like Indy..

ridn92zx-7 · 11-05-2007, 12:51 PM

NO!!! it is only the second gp race in america cali and now indy and it is more than just an oval dude. give the gp guys some credit. plus it will be full of tail for your viewing

ridn92zx-7 · 11-05-2007, 12:51 PM

read up on it before knocking the deal that would be the smart thing to do

ridn92zx-7 · 11-05-2007, 12:59 PM

your jealous i can feel it.

NINJARDR91750 · 11-05-2007, 01:48 PM

I Will Be There! As Much As I Hate To Agree With Ray The F1 Race Sucked!! But Check Out Indy 500 Website And You Can See All The Construction Going On To Make The Track A Awesome Gp Race. But Let Me Say If The Other Tracks Had The Heritage Indy Does Maybe They Could Get A Gp Race!!!

ridn92zx-7 · 11-05-2007, 01:53 PM

I am not asking about the F1 race I am asking about the GP this is a bike forum so that is my topic this evening oh well im out to go get wasted na i mean

2K2TLR · 11-05-2007, 01:56 PM

well If you didnt kow Indy has re-done the track and isnt even finished with it yet. I think it has 16 or 17 turns now and is much better than the F1 track. Beside if your really a motorcycle enthusiast whats better than going to watch 3 full day of bikes on the track? I know I will be there and lovin it.

fast911ray · 11-05-2007, 01:59 PM

Not at all Ride 92.. Hey, I've been at GP's in 5 countries..some of them with FIA credentials. Indy is the one place I'll not go.

FYI: I've driven racecars, and ridden racebikes in competition on Road America, Watkins Glen, Mid-Ohio, Indianapolis Raceway Park, Mosport and Thunderhill, to name a few here in north america. I've also driven Hochenheimring and the Nurburgring [ Nordschleif circuit ] in germany, as well as Spa Franchorchamps in Belguim and Austria's Saltzburgring. So, sorry to disappoint you, but jealousy is hardly an emotion I'd feel for anything imvolving the 'Brickyard'.

Tail for viewing? What? The point of the excercise is Motorsport... And to that end, an oval with a cobbled together infield section is still an oval. I think you miss the point. There are REAL world championship calibre circuits available in many parts of the continent, so choosing Indy is really idiotic. I suppose the argument about it's 'history' is valid..but The real reason I suspect, is because the date is available since Bernie dumped it from the F1 schedule..and the France/Kennedy families used their influence..which probably involved a hefty 'bonus' for the powers that be at FIM.

I suggest YOU investigate some of the behind the scene macchinations, rumours and innuendos involving IMS and the Frances', Georges' and Kennedys..

NINJARDR91750 · 11-05-2007, 02:00 PM

If There Is Half As Many Spectators And Dealers As The 500 Or The Brickyard It Should Be A Good Weekend

ridn92zx-7 · 11-05-2007, 02:01 PM

hey gay ray just drop it your not going and your always hating this is a bike forum so speak the bike talk right you may have raced cars bikes and scooters but you know that shit will be cool.

NINJARDR91750 · 11-05-2007, 02:05 PM

I Thought I Was The Only Person Left With The Impression That Ray Was The Begin And End All Of Motorsports!!!!!!!!!!

2K2TLR · 11-05-2007, 02:06 PM

Quote:

If There Is Half As Many Spectators And Dealers As The 500 Or The Brickyard It Should Be A Good Weekend

If Laguna Seca is selling out and indy holds almost 500,000 It will definately be a good time.

fast911ray · 11-05-2007, 02:22 PM

Hey, it's just that I've been doing this for many years..since the 60's.

Hating? WTF did that come from...whats believing that there are far better venues for roadracng than IMS have to do with hate?

ridn92zx-7 · 11-05-2007, 03:01 PM

ok so sorry to affend are you not going?

2K2TLR · 11-05-2007, 05:39 PM

I take that as a no. But hey what the hell..... New track new venue to Indy, Motorcycles, Beer and alot of fun. I'm in!

Resolution78 · 11-05-2007, 06:29 PM

I'd love to go but i probaly wont part with the money, either way how could some idoit put down a track that has been just redun, basicaly its a new road course with an old namesake and a ton of good old all american racing

NINJARDR91750 · 11-05-2007, 07:30 PM

I Have Been To Many A Race At The Ims And I Can't Wait For The Race In September. Just A Tid Bit Of Info Motorcycles Were The First To Race At Indy Not Many People Know That But It Will Be Great Either Way!!!!!!!!

c-p1 · 05-12-2008, 10:01 PM

For anybody coming to the race. I own a bar 1/2 mile from the track. Going to have a full bar/parking lot of sportbikes...