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« on: May 27, 2012, 05:44:31 PM »
I'm going on Friday, never been there before. I plan on moving around throughout the day, but what's the best spots for spectating?
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« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2012, 09:22:09 PM »
a) Turn 5
b) hill overlooking 7-8 (catch them coming out of 6) into the carousel (T9)
c) motorcycle-chicane of 10a into T11.

Siebkens in Elkhart Lake can tell many a story from the walls...
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« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2012, 02:44:24 PM »
While the days of riders/crew over-imbibing and streaking through Siebkens may be past, the downtown EL evening show saturday night is still fun.
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« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2012, 06:21:16 PM »
Make sure to give a gander to the supermoto track on the grounds nearby . . .

Road America is one of our oldest courses, and full of history - imagine Augie Pabst racing his Scarab, Kenny Roberts decking his knees . . . make sure to check out the pits . . . .

Enjoy yourself!
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« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2012, 07:47:18 PM »
Turn 5.
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« Reply #5 on: May 29, 2012, 12:29:34 PM »
Take a mountain bike along. It's a big place.  
My favorite memory there, was hearing the unlimited CanAm cars roaring up the long straight, long ago. Wow
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« Reply #6 on: May 29, 2012, 01:37:26 PM »
Quote from: JonS on May 29, 2012, 12:29:34 PM

Take a mountain bike along. It's a big place.  
My favorite memory there, was hearing the unlimited CanAm cars roaring up the long straight, long ago. Wow


I'm riding there 2-up with my wife. Wish I could take my DR, I'm sure it would be more maneuverable. We'll only be there on Friday. I'm really looking forward to going in the pits, probably more-so than watching the on-track action.
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« Reply #7 on: May 29, 2012, 08:22:57 PM »
You can park the bike all over the place (bring a puck for the kickstand in the grass)... spectate, ride somewhere else around the track, park, spectate; repeat.
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« Reply #8 on: May 30, 2012, 11:09:44 AM »
All great advice.Roam the grounds,but for the Superbike race turn 5 rocks.
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« Reply #9 on: May 30, 2012, 11:16:11 AM »
The top of the turn 5 bleachers at the very furthest end in the corner. Not only do you get to see one of the course's best passing corners, but you can also see the final corners before the front straight and just barely see the finish line. An added benefit is if you hang out there, and are hospitable, you can hang out with some really interesting people. Hung out there with Yvon Duhamel and Eslick's parents one year.
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« Reply #10 on: June 20, 2012, 10:32:12 AM »
Not one mention of the Dairyland Classic?
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« Reply #11 on: June 20, 2012, 03:16:49 PM »
Quote from: mugwump58 on June 20, 2012, 10:32:12 AM

Not one mention of the Dairyland Classic?
 Yeah, I would have gone, but it was a long day already, and we were fighting a deadline. Had a ball, BTW. Thanks for the tips!
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« Reply #12 on: July 20, 2012, 10:04:47 PM »
Quote from: Gary B. on June 20, 2012, 03:16:49 PM

  Yeah, I would have gone, but it was a long day already, and we were fighting a deadline. Had a ball, BTW. Thanks for the tips!



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« Reply #13 on: August 27, 2012, 08:10:00 PM »
Way past you already going, but you cant go wrong with any where at RA. TRACK IS AMAZING!!

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