HEADING TO INDY !!!!

[Sbk12rs]

A couple things .
Elaine and I have never been to a real race of any kind .
What should we DO and NOT DO ?
Scanners ? Do they use them like a Nascar race ?

Are seats are great ! OH AND WE HAVE ACCESS TO TWO MORE if anyone is interested !!!!!!

We also got a parking pass for the three days .

Cant wait !!!!
I know watching from home is the best deal going , but Going to an event like this is something one must do ,,,, at least once ?

[EJLemo]

Free Red Bull Indianapolis GPreview Day Scheduled For Thursday, September 11 News Article // RoadracingWorld.com

Indianapolis Getting Ready For MotoGP Race Fans News Article // RoadracingWorld.com

I dont know what day you will be getting there but here are some things links to things happening there.

Eric

[DucDave]

I'll be there to...VivaDucati....rockin' package!

Dont forget the 'Pit Walk' Thursday....

[DucDave]

Great Promo Video for MotoGP Indy....

[EJLemo]

More info about INDY activitys




Full day of activities planned at IMS, including pit walk, rider interviews, Toseland concert

INDIANAPOLIS, Friday, Aug. 22, 2008 – The Red Bull Indianapolis GPreview on Thursday, Sept. 11 will help fans gear up for the inaugural weekend of MotoGP racing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

A variety of fan-friendly activities are scheduled during the free Red Bull IndianapolisGPreview, which will take place from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Events will include:

•Question-and-answer sessions with riders and industry officials on the Pagoda Plaza stage. Noted motorcycle racing television personalities Ralph Sheheen and Greg White and Indianapolis radio personality Michael Young will serve as hosts of the stage show.

MotoGP riders scheduled to appear (subject to change): Alex de Angelis, Loris Capirossi, Toni Elias, Sylvain Guintoli, John Hopkins, Marco Melandri, Shinya Nakano, Valentino Rossi, Casey Stoner, Chris Vermeulen and Anthony West. More riders will be added to the lineup soon.

•The pit walk from 2-5 p.m. – open to race ticket holders – during which fans can stand adjacent to the open garages, providing a clear view of the exotic, 800cc prototype motorcycles that will compete in the MotoGP class during the Red Bull Indianapolis GP.

Skilled team personnel also will be on hand, working on the bikes that will propel American stars 2006 World Champion Nicky Hayden, Colin Edwards, Hopkins and Ben Spies, along with World Champions Rossi and Stoner, to speeds of 200 mph on the front straightaway of the IMS road course.

•A concert with Tech 3 Yamaha MotoGP rider James Toseland, also a classically trained pianist, and members of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at approximately 5 p.m. in the Pagoda Plaza.

•The Vendor Marketplace. Vendors, including Alpinestars, Arai, Arlen Ness, Dainese, Joe Rocket, Nolan, Oakley, Scorpion, Shoei and Tour Master/Cortech, will be among the leading brands that fill 48 IMS garages with the latest in motorcycle equipment and accessories.

•Appearances and photo opportunities with Red Bull Indianapolis GP Grid Girls, free temporary tattoos, a DJ spinning music and more.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Official Trackside Gift Shops and IMS concession stands adjacent to the Pagoda Plaza and Hall of Fame Museum, and the MotoGP team/rider official merchandise areas will be open all day

[PhatPat33]

S,

I'm leaving on Thursday and riding alone. If you know anyone else that is riding and looking for some company, let me know.

I have P3 parking pass and will be sitting in Turn 7. Hope to see you there! Sounds like there will be a bunch of other VFR guys from all over there, too.

-Pat

[Punjistick]

Where did you guys get the parking pass from?

[PhatPat33]

Where did you guys get the parking pass from?

I bought it online when I ordered my tix

CLICK HERE

They send you two wrist bands. One that goes on the bikes bars or mirror and one that goes on your wrist. It might be to late to order online and get it on time.

When are you going out?

[DucDave]

I am in DESMOINE Iowa now. Leaving for St. Louis this afternoon. Then to Indy for the Pit Walk Thursday.....

[JudyGT]

Leaving thurs, flying out of Manchester NH
woo hoo
Hope to make it to the pit walk

[JudyGT]

A couple things .
Elaine and I have never been to a real race of any kind .
What should we DO and NOT DO ?
Scanners ? Do they use them like a Nascar race ?

Are seats are great ! OH AND WE HAVE ACCESS TO TWO MORE if anyone is interested !!!!!!

We also got a parking pass for the three days .

Cant wait !!!!
I know watching from home is the best deal going , but Going to an event like this is something one must do ,,,, at least once ?

Our 1st time too
you can always Tivo the race so when you come home you can watch it over and over again this wonderful winter (provided the power doesn't go out)

[Hoss]

Last day of work before we leave!

We'll miss the pit walk, but get to sample some local roads on the way out at least.

See you Thursday night Pat, ride safe

[DucDave]

Today was busy....and rainy most of the day. Great watching from the Suite though.

Anyone around for dinner tomorrow? Saturday? I'm at the Hyatt Place at the airport....