Best non-US MotoGP race to attend?

[kendenton]

I was lucky enough to get to Mugello this year for the race, and it was quite an incredible experience.  So much so that I'm thinking of getting to another international round next year.

My first inclinations would be Jerez or Assen, but I'm certainly open for suggestions.

I loved the carnival atmosphere of Mugello, but the facilities frankly left a lot to be desired (food, bathrooms, viewing opportunities, jumbo screens, etc).

So, what say you folks?

[The Toecutter]

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[kendenton]

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[Capirex]

I have no idea about the facilities and very little else about the place but from what I do know I'd vote Brno.

[kendenton]

I have no idea about the facilities and very little else about the place but from what I do know I'd vote Brno.

So what DO you know?

It's not all about the facilities, I was just throwing that out there.  

[Capirex]

So what DO you know?

It's not all about the facilities, I was just throwing that out there.  

Ha.  I know nothing!
It's one of my favorite races to watch every year.
It's a great track and also supposed to be a great for spectators.  From watching the race, everything seems to slope down toward the track.  The hillsides are always full of fans and I've heard they're very passionate.  Ive never been to the Czech Republic so it's on my list for sure.

From motogp.com: Popular with both fans and riders, the new circuit is built in a natural bowl which is banked in places to offer spectators an excellent view. Brno constantly changes in elevation as it sweeps across forested hillsides and its fast undulating corners test rider talent and engineering to the limit.

How's that?

[DogBoy]

I've read on other forums that if you aren't drinking 'til you puke and picking fights at Assen, even the grandmothers will call you a pussy.  

I'm guessing it would be hard to top Mugello. Wild crowd and a great track. Brno would probably be next.

[Gaw]

Jerez is special, you will really enjoy it, and  in general good facilities

[JonS]

Spain has been my choice if I ever made it,but watching the race at Spa 2 weeks ago, I was very impressed. The down side is that there is always a good chance of rain. Kind of like races in the UK.

[satxbonneville]

Brno is on the short list of tracks we want to watch races at outside the US...it looks like a great location to watch GP or SBK. My number one desired track to see raced is Phillip Island...if you do it right you could get a double on that one with SBK at the beginning of the season and GP near the end.  

I haven't made it to a GP race yet and the only overseas venue I've been to is Portimao for the final SBK race in '09 when Spies won the championship. Nice track but the spectator sightlines suck, although the horde of drunk Italian Biaggi fans that we sat next too were highly entertaining for the 99% of the time when we couldn't see shit on the track. The food and drink were overpriced and pretty basic. The restrooms were not much different from what you find at similar places in the US but with seemingly fewer people pissing on the floor.

Motorland Aragon looks like an awesome facility and Estoril is near Lisbon which is a great place to visit.

[Orson]

Don't forget the Isle of Man TT

Everyone should try to make the pilgrimage at least once in their lives

[Scoop]

My wife and I are planning to go to Europe next summer and hopefully map out a trip that takes us to the IoM and then 3 or 4 GP races.  Lots of planning needed, but the schedule should work out.  Not sure which tracks yet, so I'm waiting on this thread for info.

[jfusaro]

Assen or Mugello and not necessarily in that order

[Mac]

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The Qatar track's website says its the best race.

[DogBoy]

Qatar is definitely the best night race.  

[Mastros2]

Don't forget the Isle of Man TT

Everyone should try to make the pilgrimage at least once in their lives

IF you are thinking outside the GP races and would like to go International for races, maybe some BSB tracks?  They have history, tradition and great racing.  

[Mr Sunshine]

Don't forget the Isle of Man TT

Everyone should try to make the pilgrimage at least once in their lives

A friend of mine got to race the Manx GP this year.  My name was on his bike a sponsor.  

I so wanna go next year

[Mr Sunshine]

My wife and I are planning to go to Europe next summer and hopefully map out a trip that takes us to the IoM and then 3 or 4 GP races.  Lots of planning needed, but the schedule should work out.  Not sure which tracks yet, so I'm waiting on this thread for info.

How long are you gonna be gone?  

[Aero]

I'd go to Brno, it has won the IRTA award three times for the best overall GP race meeting. Make sure to spend at least a couple of days in Prague while you are in the country, it is a beautiful city and the beer is not only excellent but cheap!

[Scoop]

How long are you gonna be gone?  

We're hoping 3 weeks.  Might do 4 if I can swing it.  

[Blunder]

I'd go to Assen, even though it's been increasingly emasculated these past few years. Brands Hatch when they're running the full GP circuit for BSB. Mugello and Jerez. I haven't checked the calender to see if it's doable, but those are the tracks I'd like to see. Maybe Spa-Francorchamps. Battle of the Bulge historic sites are included.