MotoGP at COTA Who's going?

Vbreeze · Oct 2, 2021

Can someone go tell J. Roberts to go fast for fk'sakes. Can we get an 'Merican across the line first once in a while?
Cool interview with Ben Spies a bit ago during FP4 speaking of.

DV4 · Oct 2, 2021

https://www.cycleworld.com/circuit-americas-bumps-and-famous-shrink-swell-soils-texas/
Its not going to be an easy fix, the show must go on in the meantime but surely there is a better circuit in the US? Miller says its the same for everyone so just deal with it, gives an insight into how stiff and powerful MotoGP bikes are when you hear how punishing it is physically. There were a few comments on how it might be ok for a streetbike, anyone here ride it regularly?

Ryfly05 · Oct 2, 2021

You can see them hitting a large bump in t14 from the t15 stands we are viewing from. Its pretty noticeable. I know there are others as well, but that's the main one we can see.

On a side note - this track and the facility is amazing compared to the hole in the walls we have up in the PNW. Yeah including the ridge. Probably walked close to 10 miles today viewing from every area we could get to including the top of the tower. Almost everywhere has great viewing. Gonna have to come back some day with my bike to do a trackday. Having a blast so far besides the heat and humidity!

endodoc · Oct 2, 2021

Ryfly05 said:
You can see them hitting a large bump in t14 from the t15 stands we are viewing from. Its pretty noticeable. I know there are others as well, but that's the main one we can see.

On a side note - this track and the facility is amazing compared to the hole in the walls we have up in the PNW. Yeah including the ridge. Probably walked close to 10 miles today viewing from every area we could get to including the top of the tower. Almost everywhere has great viewing. Gonna have to come back some day with my bike to do a trackday. Having a blast so far besides the heat and humidity!

Hey ryfly05, I’m at the track with a few other guys from the board. Let’s meet up tomorrow and say hi. It’s been great meeting everyone. I’m in the Village. I’ll PM you my #

DV4 · Oct 2, 2021

Wish I was there!

aque0us · Oct 2, 2021

Ryfly05 said:
You can see them hitting a large bump in t14 from the t15 stands we are viewing from. Its pretty noticeable. I know there are others as well, but that's the main one we can see.

On a side note - this track and the facility is amazing compared to the hole in the walls we have up in the PNW. Yeah including the ridge. Probably walked close to 10 miles today viewing from every area we could get to including the top of the tower. Almost everywhere has great viewing. Gonna have to come back some day with my bike to do a trackday. Having a blast so far besides the heat and humidity!

Which grandstand will you be watching the race from? I'll be honest, I'm in the village above the pits and the front straight is becoming pretty boring.

CSV4 · Oct 2, 2021

Turn 12 is usually pretty good... should be good this year... some years it just feels like Marquez arriving earlier and earlier than everyone else.

Ryfly05 · Oct 2, 2021

aque0us said:
Which grandstand will you be watching the race from? I'll be honest, I'm in the village above the pits and the front straight is becoming pretty boring.

Our tickets are for t15 and that's probably where we'll watch the race from. Dont wanna be walking around everywhere and miss the race, plus not sure if they'll allow as much roaming during the race either.

We checked out the front straight this morning, on the grass at the end of the main grandstands. It was incredible hearing the gp bikes at full throttle with the sound bouncing off the grandstands and pit lane. You don't get that at t15 or anywhere else that we went. One of the highlights for me. I could see how watching the front straight the whole time would get a little old though.

JohnSmith · Oct 4, 2021

I was also at t15, good spot to watch the race, that is sort the only place anything happened. Boring race, good to see pecco get on the box. And seeing Miller get dive bombed then absolutely put mir in his place after the race!!!

Also Fabio is basically WC now which I love! Misano will be the amazing to watch, Fabio to claim, pecco to fight, and vale to have a final farewell in Italy ! ! !

I had paddock passes which was insane, seeing everything up close is mind blowing.

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Ryfly05 · Oct 4, 2021

Yeah the race was pretty boring unfortunately, especially if you're not a Marquez fan. Moto 2 and 3 races were pretty good though. Good to see Beubier fighting at the front.

Out of curiosity in case we decide to go again, how do you guys get the vip and/or paddock passes? When I got our tickets online, I didnt see any of those options. Would've loved a pit pass.

BP PanigaleV4S · Oct 4, 2021

Did anyone do the Ducati package?

youpaiyou · Oct 4, 2021

bp_SFV4 said:
Did anyone do the Ducati package?

I did.

BP PanigaleV4S · Oct 4, 2021

Was it worth it?

Did you get a lap around the track? Was it at a decent pace or just a for show kind of thing.

Vbreeze · Oct 5, 2021

At MISANO the Ducati package value was, Ducati parking far away from the track with Gear Check. That's it. No Island, nothing else.
Gear Check is priceless, but they hyped a lot more then didn't show. Too many restrictions I think.
How was it at COTA?

bp_SFV4 said:
Was it worth it?

Did you get a lap around the track? Was it at a decent pace or just a for show kind of thing.

youpaiyou · Oct 5, 2021

I always get the Ducati package when I’m at Laguna Seca and it’s always been worth it. It was totally not worth it at COTA. The swag was the weakest ever, the “island” wasn’t organized at all, the seats were worse than the ones (non-Ducati package) I had originally purchased, we were not surrounded by other Ducati package customers, etc. We didn’t take advantage of the gear check, Ducati island parking, or parade lap because we flew in from CA. FYI: the gear check is no big deal because COTA offered a free gear check.

JohnSmith · Oct 5, 2021

Ryfly05 said:
Yeah the race was pretty boring unfortunately, especially if you're not a Marquez fan. Moto 2 and 3 races were pretty good though. Good to see Beubier fighting at the front.

Out of curiosity in case we decide to go again, how do you guys get the vip and/or paddock passes? When I got our tickets online, I didnt see any of those options. Would've loved a pit pass.

I got my paddock passes from Paolo Ciabatti

BP PanigaleV4S · Oct 5, 2021

Noob question; what does a gear check entail?

https://www.ducati.com/us/en/editorial/ducati-island-motogp

youpaiyou · Oct 5, 2021

bp_SFV4 said:
Noob question; what does a gear check entail?

https://www.ducati.com/us/en/editorial/ducati-island-motogp

If you ride to a race then you need somewhere to store your helmet, jacket, gloves, possibly boots, etc. The Ducati island is Ducati parking only and Ducati has a booth where riders can store their gear while they are watching the race. It’s very convenient.