Austin Moto GP... Who's going?

[XXFirefighter]

I put in for the time off from work. Looking to go down with a buddy from AK who doesn't get out much.
Don't know what ticket package to snag. Any input? What city that's not too far away for a hotel?
Hate playing tourist. Is what it is though.

 

[ThrottleBastard]

From what I've seen, tickets are about 2x what I have been paying in Montreal. There is a deluxe 3 day package I like, 3 different seats over each day, with race day across your teams garage by Start/Finish.

 

[BilletMan]

Stay away from Lot N! Liberal stench overwhelms!

 

[luckystrike]

From what I've seen, tickets are about 2x what I have been paying in Montreal. There is a deluxe 3 day package I like, 3 different seats over each day, with race day across your teams garage by Start/Finish.

Since when does Montreal host MotoGP?

 

[ThrottleBastard]

Was thinking F1. My apologies

 

[tinhead]

Lot N has preferred bike parking.
We provide within reason. (BYO hookers and heroin)

The pre race shindig that AF1 hosts at a brewery is a must go. The party outgrew their shop.

 

[tinhead]

This place served us for years before we got to glamping. Not fancy not a dump. EZ commute to the track.

Super 8 by Wyndham Austin/Airport South | Austin, TX Hotels

Free breakfast, free WiFi, and updated guest rooms will help you enjoy your Austin, TX stay at Super 8 by Wyndham Austin/Airport South.

www.wyndhamhotels.com

 

[tinhead]

Every ticket has a seat, no more GA walk-arounds.
T15, as low a section #, and as high a row #, are what we've rocked every time.

Don't know hospitality or paddock passes, never bought them.

 

[bombaybusa]

We will be there. Flights and hotel booked. Staying close to 6th st in Austin. As Tinhead said T15 is a great spot.

 

[kawachan]

I'll be there with my buddy Carl.

 

[Terry_Schiavo]

did BilletMan cancel another gala event yet?

 

[tinhead]

A ride through Ink Lake State Park followed by lunch at Spykes BBQ will set you right.

 

[GSXRTURBO1]

did BilletMan cancel another gala event yet?

Did anyone threaten to shit in his pool?

 

[motorcyclemaniac]

Hopefully I'll be riding the 2003 Goldwing from California. Would ride the Street Glide but,the wing is less likely to be stolen at the races or motel . Besides. The Goldwing is more comfortable.

 

[CZLoco]

Highlights from last years race

 

[tinhead]

I am passing up the paddock pass offer that COTA emailed me today.
MotoGP paddock pass = $300

 

[CZLoco]

tinhead was that $300 per person?

I'm going to order my grandstand seats this week.
Bringing my newbie rider Cousin along.

Where is everyone sitting?
I'm thinking either 8-12 area up close.
Or 21-25 top row.

https://am.ticketmaster.com/cota/buy

 

[TLSer]

no time for MotoGP since we're going to IOM TT!!!!!

 

[Rhino]

Lucky fucker. IOM for the win..

 

[motorcyclemaniac]

Sure wish They would bring world superbike over here to the states. it's way more exciting than Moto GP by far.

 

[pimpslayer]

no time for MotoGP since we're going to IOM TT!!!!!

Cool, bring me a Guiness from Joey's Pub...
.

 

[tinhead]

Sure wish They would bring world superbike over here to the states. it's way more exciting than Moto GP by far.

Street bike racing is so exciting it draws a crowd numbered in the dozens and the television audience viewership of a tractor pull.

 

[motorcyclemaniac]

Street bike racing is so exciting it draws a crowd numbered in the dozens and the television audience viewership of a tractor pull.

I can see you haven't been watching World Superbike lately. A lot of those guys are pass motogp riders. The racing is Much closer in wsbk vs motogp. Try it. You'll like it.

 

[pimpslayer]

Crash this Wayne...

Ciao Ducatisti,
Join Ducati in celebrating the double victory of the MotoGP and WorldSBK titles at our DOC Welcome Party during MotoGP Weekend!
Come celebrate your Ducati passion amongst other Ducatisti from around the globe and catch up with old friends. Please feel free to bring your club shirts, stickers, and patches to exchange with other members from different DOCs.
Don’t miss this opportunity and RSVP today (one RSVP per person). Please share the event with your club members.
Event Details:
When: Friday, April 14, from 7 – 10 PM (CDT)
Where: Lustre Pearl Rainey - 94 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701
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*Parking will be minimal on Rainey St., so we encourage using a rideshare service to arrive at the event.
* Each attendee must register through Eventbrite. No walk-ins will be accommodated.

 

[pimpslayer]

But is these guys are working the door, you may not want to push the issue...

 

[tinhead]

Friday night is usually AF1's party...

 

[tinhead]

AF1 Racing: 10th Annual MotoGP Party

AF1 presents the 10th Annual MotoGP Party where we welcome all MotoGP enthusiasts.

www.eventbrite.com

 

[pimpslayer]

We always roll in on Sunday evening or Monday morning so we have out choice of sites. We like to stay out front next to Beach Road, drop the tailgate on the toyhauler and sit and watch the satchelbeaks fishing...

 

[OldskoolBusa]

Can't get off work. Cinco rush!

Cincotees.com

 

[CZLoco]

Have you thought about creating a thread just for your journey on the way to Austin, tin?
A place to keep all your pics.

And then this one for people coordinating their trip.

 

[Dameon]

We should keep this thread organized so we can coordinate plans and functions.

I won't be going this year.

 

[tinhead]

Before Lot N opens, we'll be in Austin East KOA April 7 -13. Any social things will be done that week, after the races we leave to travel straight home.

As always, there's a sleeper sofa if someone needs a place to spend a night. The cat likes company.

IMHO, Lot N near our moho is a lot better place to park a bike and stash gear than that fukken Lot H they have over by the gold plated camping area along the back straight.

 

[tinhead]

Anecdote- one year, I was undergoing a credential issue. Go here, go there, the final destination was the security office in the gold plated camping area (~$2 k for the four nights). The lounge for the coach (aka motorhome) drivers was in the same building.

 

[Rhino]

2 k is cheap.. freaking Rolex suites are 30k

 

[tinhead]

Those aren't suites. A paved place to park an RV, with water, electric, and sewer hookups.