MotoGP Indianapolis Roll Call

[kendenton]

I'm most likely going again, haven't missed one yet.

Anyone else going to be there?

[stromgal]

Me and da kids, again.    Leavin' the grandbaby at home, though.

[mugwump58]

In the motorcycle camping area and J stands.  Haven't missed one yet.

[tumbler]

I'm in. Finally going to take my son, he's 3, to Friday practice.   I think Saturday and Sunday would be too long for him to sit in our assigned seats.

[mugwump58]

It may be much for a 3 year old but walking the track is some what possible. The only time I can promise you I'll be in my seat is the race. See you on the mounds!

[kendenton]

I'm debating on doing a grandstand seat or not - I enjoy it down at the fence or on the mounds more.

[mugwump58]

I chose my seat very carefully and by Sunday I'm up for some sitting.  

[falcofred]

I'll be there, riding up on Friday, General Admission on Saturday is only $10, plenty of seating/standing/shopping options. Sunday I'll see a scalper for tickets in the "H" grandstands most likely.

[MadOzodi]

I had to turn down a ticket for this.  Sometimes being practical and saving at least $150 sux whale sac.

[RRdvark]

I will be there on the viewing mounds around turns 4,5,6 right before the back straight anytime there are bikes on the track.  I've been parking in lot 8 the last couple years.

[motodog650]

Back for year #4. 'E' Penthouse once again  

[st2sam]

Went last year Ken, stayed at your recommended hotel, had a blast.
The weather was great, OK maybe a little hot, but I'll take that over rain anyday!
I can't make it this year,    just went back to work after a long layoff.
I'll be retired for next years race (if they have one) and I'll definitely be attending...

Everyone have fun and please share your pictures...
Pics from last year.

[BMW_Ken]

I'll be there again.  Haven't missed one yet.  Hope this isn't the last one at Indy.  Will be riding up on Thursday and back on Monday.

[motodog650]

Less than two weeks !! In a few days I'll post up the time and location of the ST.N meet-up that none of us will be attending  

[kendenton]

Less than two weeks !! In a few days I'll post up the time and location of the ST.N meet-up that none of us will be attending  

Hey, I would love an STN get together  

[Prubert]

I'm working the H-D tent, stop by and say Hi!

[motodog650]

Less than two weeks !! In a few days I'll post up the time and location of the ST.N meet-up that none of us will be attending  

Alright, here goes nothing: Official ST.N MotoGP Indy meet-up:

Saturday 12:30pm at the H-D Tent (that way at least two people will show (Prubert & I)...

[kendenton]

Time looks good, the 125cc qualifying doesn't start until 1pm.

[Prubert]

I will be there....and gettin' paid for it too!

[CMS_Sprint]

Just found a delta points ticket for $10 so I'm going, sadly the SO can't come due to work...

Haven't been since the the rainy first one, so I'm fired up to see it again.

No grandstands this time, going to work my way around the mounds and watch from there. Come on good weather!!

[mugwump58]

Update on Mid America

The biggest weekend for motorycle racing in Indiana is just over a week away.  Mid-America is pleased to announce that we are able to put on an event on this weekend, and hope that you will join us on Friday, August 26th for our "Night before the mile"  We also want to wish good luck to our regular riders that will be riding the mile on Saturday.  Please read below for more information regarding the August 26th event.
Classes


We are running three distinct classes on August 26th.  The 450 Flat track class has a $3500 purse with $1500 going to the winner, and we have commitments from several well known riders.  The speedway class has a $2100 purse with $1000 going to the winner.  We currently have 13 speedway riders signed up and more are expected to sign up.  One of the more unique classes is going to be the Bob Stark Indian Arrow Challenge featuring riders on seven identically prepared Indian Arrows.  Entry fee is $50 per class which includes the rider's pit pass.  

Costs and Times

Grandstand tickets for the August 26th event are $15 for adults, $5 for kids 5-9, and age 4 and under are free. Pit passes are $20 for adults age 10 and over, $10 for kids 5-9, and free for age 4 and under.  

 
Rider Signup is at 3:00, Riders meeting at 4:00, Practice at 4:30, and heat races start at 7:00pm.  

 

   
Thank you for the support and if you cannot make it out for the August 26th event we return to our regular Saturdy night format on Saturday, September 10th.   There is also extra money in the Vintage Heavy night and we will also be running round two of the borrowed bike class.  

 

Sincerely,

 

Jim Terchila

 

Mid-America Speedway
   

[motodog650]

NOOOOOOO !! Indy Mile cancelled:

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2011/Aug/110819indymile.htm

Was thinking about trying to make Mid America Friday night. Now I plan to be there for sure...

[motodog650]

NOOOOOOO !! Indy Mile cancelled:

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2011/Aug/110819indymile.htm

Was thinking about trying to make Mid America Friday night. Now I plan to be there for sure...

***Schedule Change***

Due to the tragedy at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and the cancellation of the Indy Mile, Mid America Speedway has changed their schedule. They are now racing on Saturday, August 27th with a $3500 purse in the 450 class, meaning the winner is taking home $1500. The speedway class has a $2100 purse with $1000 going to the winner also. The Indian Arrow Challenge is still taking place and here is the BIG CHANGE: A FULL AMATEUR PROGRAM WILL BE RUN!
Gates open at 1pm, riders meeting at 4pm, practice at 4:30 and racing at 7pm. If you can't race it, come watch it! www.midamspeedway.com for all the info!

[mugwump58]

Ughh, 30 mph gust in Ohio tomorrow....... Oh that's right I'll be on the 600+ lb bike Stopping at the AMA museum, teleconference at night for work then off to Indy in the am, gotta get a camp site with shade this year.

Anticipation.......

[killingbugs]

We (the wife and I) are riding our bikes out Thursday PM.
Staying downtown at Wyndham.
Our 4th year she loves the bikes.

[motodog650]

REMINDER:

Official ST.N MotoGP Indy meet-up:

Saturday 12:30pm at the H-D Tent (that way at least two people will show (Prubert & I)...

[Indy Raven YZF]

I'll see if I can swing by, will be there with a crew.  By the way, I was on the newly paved track last Saturday (all be it, really slow, damn Harley's) for a charity thing, and damn it's smooth.  Great.

[mugwump58]

Mid America is now showiing the 27th, saturday night.

[motodog650]

Mid America is now showiing the 27th, saturday night.

Sammy Halbert, Henry Wiles and 4 or 5 other National Pro Number Riders are now showing on the entry list. Should be a great show all around !!

[mugwump58]

REMINDER:

Official ST.N MotoGP Indy meet-up:

Saturday 12:30pm at the H-D Tent (that way at least two people will show (Prubert & I)...

And a good time was had by all. We'll have to work on t-shirts for next time

[motodog650]

And a good time was had by all. We'll have to work on t-shirts for next time

yep, Prubert & I plus Ken Denton (just before I got there) so it did happen and yes, a good time was had by all 3 of us  

[Prubert]

yep, Prubert & I plus Ken Denton (just before I got there) so it did happen and yes, a good time was had by all 3 of us  

[stromgal]

Sorry I missed the ginormous STN meetup. Being there with kids and grandbaby made things a bit, um, complicated.  

[motodog650]

Sorry I missed the ginormous STN meetup. Being there with kids and grandbaby made things a bit, um, complicated.  

Understand. Good on ya for passing on the moto passion to future generations  

[stromgal]

(moved from confused posting in racing spoilers thread )

I had a great time there with both sons, daughter-in-law and grandbaby.



 Lagniappe was the Packers/Colts game; got 50-yard line tix off craigslist.


This was the first year I bought weekend GA rather than reserved at IMS. Parents and baby were on the viewing mound for the race, where they could lay her in the grass under an umbrella, while elder son and I watched from NW Vista. As mentioned, those aluminum stands sure function as a heat sink. Still, was a good place to watch from, and I had my binoculars to watch them head up the front straight.


The Hair was interviewed....'ah the fronta tire, she no feela right....'


Gotta start 'em young; I've got photos of me holding my sons like this. 


All in all a wonderful time, 'though being there with a 7-month old was sometimes a bit of a challenge. And downtown's Motorcycles On Meridian, which I've enjoyed in the past, was a saturday night fustercluck because of all the construction. Thought I was gonna have heat stroke trying to find a place to park.  And this was year two of construction on I-465.