Author Topic: Indianapolis Moto GP, Who's Going? (Read 10628 times)

Stargzrgrl · « **on:** June 28, 2014, 01:24:03 PM »

MacGyver/Guy Fawkes aka Jason and I have decided we're going to attend the Indianapolis Moto GP August 8-10 http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/redbullindianapolisgp/

Who else is going?

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R Doug · « **Reply #1 on:** June 28, 2014, 02:27:26 PM »

I'm going and believe Mastros2, satxbonneville, kendenton, nearlyseventy, and I will all be staying at the Radisson out by the airport starting Friday.

Where are we not going to meet in traditional fashion?

stromgal · « **Reply #2 on:** June 28, 2014, 03:09:11 PM »

I'll be there with my kids as we have every year since the inaugural. Besides the Honda tent non-meet, perhaps we oughter make an exception and actually get together this year.

jadziadax8 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 28, 2014, 03:59:30 PM »

No go for me. I'll be in Indy for GenCon the next weekend. Ahhhh, there's nothing like the Eau de Nerd.

drphill · « **Reply #4 on:** June 28, 2014, 09:29:43 PM »

My daughter and I will be there (all 3 days this time!)

I'll be the guy in a Hawaiian shirt and straw hat wandering around the infield.

Stargzrgrl · « **Reply #5 on:** June 29, 2014, 11:34:18 AM »

I think a meet up is an excellent idea! I think we'll be there Saturday and Sunday. Dinner?

We're still trying to figure out if we're purchasing G/A or seats in one of the stands or splurging for Ducati Island (Jason can park there, I can not *eyeroll*) or some other hospitality type deal.

What's everyone else doing?

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R Doug · « **Reply #6 on:** June 29, 2014, 12:08:20 PM »

Mastros2, satxbonneville, kendenton, nearlyseventy, and I are staying at the Radisson out by the airport all weekend.

We have seats together in covered Penthouse E and we added paddock passes (some for Saturday only and some for all 3 days).

I'd LOVE for all of us to meet up with one another. My only wish outside of the track activities is to go down and see Meridian Saturday night.

Guy Fawkes · « **Reply #7 on:** June 30, 2014, 09:14:02 AM »

Are any of you guys springing for the Corner 9 Club deal? (Includes booze - foodie stuff - and paddock passes...)

drphill · « **Reply #8 on:** June 30, 2014, 12:51:38 PM »

we usually get the weekend infield g/a tickets and wander on sunday between turn 4 and 7 thru 9 (the south end of the track) getting up close to the fence to watch. There is usually a video screen or two to watch as the riders string out and go out of sight.

on saturday, we usually hang out in the seats on the north end of the track...its a good place to see the guys really pushing (and hisiding...stoner/hayden in '12) though with the new track configuration I'm not sure.

parking inside is nice too.

Stargzrgrl · « **Reply #9 on:** June 30, 2014, 04:56:00 PM »

Ok, we booked our stay at the airport Radisson as well. Still working out the details of track offerings.

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R Doug · « **Reply #10 on:** June 30, 2014, 07:58:44 PM »

We should (at the least) run into one another at the hotel.

MCGMB · « **Reply #11 on:** July 04, 2014, 09:40:10 AM »

I'll be arriving Indy sometime Saturday night staying with a friend. Will likely have general admin tickets for Sunday. Hope to meet up with S-T'ers at some point.

satxbonneville · « **Reply #12 on:** July 04, 2014, 08:01:31 PM »

All race weekend meetings are purely unintentional and always never take place in the Honda tent. It's the rule.

mugwump · « **Reply #13 on:** July 04, 2014, 08:03:05 PM »

In a tent, near the car wash. Hopefully with folks from Texas, Maryland and Wisconsin.

stromgal · « **Reply #14 on:** July 13, 2014, 08:53:05 PM »

I'll be just a few blocks SE of y'all at the Comfort Suites, across I-465/74. Hope to meet up somewhere, sometime that weekend.

R Doug · « **Reply #15 on:** July 13, 2014, 09:06:16 PM »

Quote from: stromgal on July 13, 2014, 08:53:05 PM

I'll be just a few blocks SE of y'all at the Comfort Suites, across I-465/74. Hope to meet up somewhere, sometime that weekend.

Honda tent at noon?

satxbonneville · « **Reply #16 on:** July 14, 2014, 02:07:43 PM »

Quote from: R Doug on July 13, 2014, 09:06:16 PM

Quote from: stromgal on July 13, 2014, 08:53:05 PM
I'll be just a few blocks SE of y'all at the Comfort Suites, across I-465/74. Hope to meet up somewhere, sometime that weekend.

Honda tent at noon?

Riiiight...

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stromgal · « **Reply #17 on:** July 14, 2014, 04:48:58 PM »

TRADITION!!

Stargzrgrl · « **Reply #18 on:** July 15, 2014, 11:53:39 AM »

Having only been to the inaugural of this event, I'm obviously missing the inside joke. Is Honda Tent some secret code/hand shake I should know?

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Stargzrgrl · « **Reply #19 on:** July 15, 2014, 11:56:43 AM »

Oh, and I'd be up for dinner with the Secret Society of the Honda Tent (and the rest of you ST.O/Ners) on either Saturday or Sunday night or both.

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R Doug · « **Reply #20 on:** July 15, 2014, 12:12:24 PM »

I can't remember where and when the "Honda Tent" gag started (Indy or Laguna). But, at sometime in the past, STN members were planning to meet at the Honda tent where Honda had its current line up on display at a set time. The meeting didn't happen and it's been a running gag ever since.

viffergyrl · « **Reply #21 on:** July 15, 2014, 01:07:02 PM »

Quote from: R Doug on July 15, 2014, 12:12:24 PM

I can't remember where and when the "Honda Tent" gag started (Indy or Laguna). But, at sometime in the past, STN members were planning to meet at the Honda tent where Honda had its current line up on display at a set time. The meeting didn't happen and it's been a running gag ever since.

That would be Laguna and DogBoy for the win.

R Doug · « **Reply #22 on:** July 15, 2014, 01:10:57 PM »

Quote from: viffergyrl on July 15, 2014, 01:07:02 PM

That would be Laguna and DogBoy for the win.

Thanks!

Napper · « **Reply #23 on:** July 16, 2014, 03:16:54 PM »

Quote from: viffergyrl on July 15, 2014, 01:07:02 PM

Quote from: R Doug on July 15, 2014, 12:12:24 PM
I can't remember where and when the "Honda Tent" gag started (Indy or Laguna). But, at sometime in the past, STN members were planning to meet at the Honda tent where Honda had its current line up on display at a set time. The meeting didn't happen and it's been a running gag ever since.

That would be Laguna and DogBoy for the win.

So sayeth the S-T.* historian.

stromgal · « **Reply #24 on:** July 16, 2014, 06:38:50 PM »

I DO recall meeting Busy Little Shop at the Honda Tent @ Laguna.

satxbonneville · « **Reply #25 on:** July 16, 2014, 06:49:01 PM »

Quote from: stromgal on July 16, 2014, 06:38:50 PM

I DO recall meeting Busy Little Shop at the Honda Tent @ Laguna.

Obviously a contrived meet cute.

R Doug · « **Reply #26 on:** July 16, 2014, 07:57:17 PM »

Quote from: stromgal on July 16, 2014, 06:38:50 PM

I DO recall meeting Busy Little Shop at the Honda Tent @ Laguna.

Was he there with the RC?

Where the ______ is BLS these days?

squeezer · « **Reply #27 on:** July 16, 2014, 09:59:52 PM »

I think he was banned at STN and he probably doesn't know this one exists.

viffergyrl · « **Reply #28 on:** July 16, 2014, 11:06:05 PM »

He's on VFRD and posts up on occasion.

mxvet57 · « **Reply #29 on:** July 17, 2014, 12:29:33 PM »

Quote from: squeezer on July 16, 2014, 09:59:52 PM

I think he was banned at STN and he probably doesn't know this one exists.

Thank god.

Guy Fawkes · « **Reply #30 on:** July 18, 2014, 10:39:27 AM »

Buying tickets for this event is a pita with all the different promotions and offers but we finally settled on one!

Gen Admission for Saturday since we are arriving around lunchtime and probably wont get onto the track facility till 1 pm or so.

I splurged (birthday present to myself) and bought the corner 9 hospitality tickets with corner 9 seats. If it happens to be a humid day, having an air conditioned placed to crash *and get comp'ed booze* is worth it to me.

stromgal · « **Reply #31 on:** July 26, 2014, 02:39:03 PM »

I look forward to hearing your take on the corner 9 thing. Pricey, but I am prone to heat-stroke.

One of the things I worry about every year is 'how hot will it be?' Last year was actually unusually cool.

Stargzrgrl · « **Reply #32 on:** July 26, 2014, 11:35:28 PM »

Any one have any ideas where to go for dinner either Saturday night or Sunday night?

If we wanted to all get together either night what are the tried and true options? I haven't been to Indianapolis since the inaugural Moto GP so I'm clueless.

Last time we went we went with a pretty good sized group to a gastropub/grill that had something for everyone but the name escapes me.

I wouldn't mind making the reservation if I had a general idea of how many people and where.

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Guy Fawkes · « **Reply #33 on:** August 01, 2014, 10:48:13 PM »

Tickets n stuff arrived today. Dinner Saturday n Sunday night are still up in the air. FYI the Sunday paddock passes ARE transferable......

We can see if a swap can be managed.

capirex · « **Reply #34 on:** August 04, 2014, 10:34:57 PM »

Ill be there early Friday morning and they'll probly have to kick me out late Sunday arvo. Most of my viewing will likely be done from the cheap side of turn 9 on the hill.

Id definitely like to partake in an STN meet for dinner or watever at some point. Hope to see yous there!

satxbonneville · « **Reply #35 on:** August 05, 2014, 10:58:54 AM »

There are Waffle House restaurants in Indianapolis. That makes me happy.

I'll be arriving sometime on Thursday...i hope...the vagaries of non-rev travel. Fri-Mon at the Radisson. Thursday night is catch as catch can since I can never be sure of arrival.

kendenton · « **Reply #36 on:** August 05, 2014, 01:38:02 PM »

Arriving Thursday morning, leaving Tuesday. Airport Radisson with R Doug, satxbonneville, Mastros2 and nearlyseventy.

Very excited about the paddock passes this year!

stromgal · « **Reply #37 on:** August 05, 2014, 05:22:07 PM »

Arriving Thursday afternoon, checking into hotel and hoping to head to the Moon Dog that early evening for the Cycle World/Motorcyclist showing of 'Why We Ride'. Various journos and perhaps some 'special guests'.

Are most folks staying sunday night? If so, dinner reservations would be much easier- I used to stay but it was so dead post-race that I started riding home instead. I could stay an extra night if the company was worthwhile.

R Doug · « **Reply #38 on:** August 05, 2014, 08:08:46 PM »

I'm bugging out after the race and headed to Louisville to start my Bourbon tour the next day. If we could meet Friday or Saturday nights, that'd be great. But, don't go out of the way for it.

satxbonneville · « **Reply #39 on:** August 05, 2014, 09:12:24 PM »

I'm headed out Monday to ATL to spend a couple of days hanging out with friends before I head back to SA and that 4 letter word...work.

R Doug · « **Reply #40 on:** August 06, 2014, 03:35:15 PM »

Anyone up for meeting at this highly rated place for some good Mexican food Friday or Saturday evening?

http://www.thetamaleplace.com/

The Tamale Place
5226 Rockville Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46224
Ph:(317)248-9771

satxbonneville · « **Reply #41 on:** August 06, 2014, 04:31:57 PM »

Good Mexican? Hmm...but I'm game.

R Doug · « **Reply #42 on:** August 06, 2014, 06:44:07 PM »

Quote from: satxbonneville on August 06, 2014, 04:31:57 PM

Good Mexican? Hmm...but I'm game.

Given where you live, are you sure this will work?

I've read so much about that place that it's only foodie place in Indy I know of. I'm sure there are more.

R Doug · « **Reply #43 on:** August 06, 2014, 06:46:48 PM »

Quote from: kendenton on August 05, 2014, 01:38:02 PM

Very excited about the paddock passes this year!

How will these things work? Do we have anytime access to the paddock area on Saturday (day I purchased it). Or, is it like a paddock walk similar to what we saw in Austin with the long line of folks?

R Doug · « **Reply #44 on:** August 06, 2014, 06:49:48 PM »

Quote from: R Doug on August 06, 2014, 03:35:15 PM

Anyone up for meeting at this highly rated place for some good Mexican food Friday or Saturday evening?

http://www.thetamaleplace.com/

The Tamale Place
5226 Rockville Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46224
Ph:(317)248-9771

BTW, this place is next door to The Tamale Place

http://www.payless-liquors.com

stromgal · « **Reply #45 on:** August 06, 2014, 07:41:00 PM »

I had paddock passes at COTA. There, the pass gave you access to the back end of the garages, not the front. At the back were the commissaries and the trailers. Lots of the crews and riders were outside, talking and visiting the comms. I got close to and spoke with a bunch of luminaries. Uccio had Rossi's scooter waiting, and I was standing directly in front of the scoot, so I experienced the gravitational pull of #46-- dozens of people appeared from nowhere when he came out of the food area to get on the scooter.

stromgal · « **Reply #46 on:** August 06, 2014, 07:43:19 PM »

Regarding the Honda Tent Meet/dinner, will keep an eye on this thread.
I'll likely be staying sunday, if anyone's still about and wants to get together for dinner.

kneescrubber · « **Reply #47 on:** August 06, 2014, 07:49:37 PM »

Quote from: satxbonneville on August 06, 2014, 04:31:57 PM

Good Mexican? Hmm...but I'm game.

I say go for it. It can't be any worse than Monterey House.

satxbonneville · « **Reply #48 on:** August 06, 2014, 07:51:39 PM »

Quote from: R Doug on August 06, 2014, 06:44:07 PM

Quote from: satxbonneville on August 06, 2014, 04:31:57 PM
Good Mexican? Hmm...but I'm game.

Given where you live, are you sure this will work?

I've read so much about that place that it's only foodie place in Indy I know of. I'm sure there are more.

I like good food and I'm open minded. I say not-nay. [emoji2]

satxbonneville · « **Reply #49 on:** August 06, 2014, 07:56:15 PM »

Quote from: R Doug on August 06, 2014, 06:46:48 PM

Quote from: kendenton on August 05, 2014, 01:38:02 PM

Very excited about the paddock passes this year!

How will these things work? Do we have anytime access to the paddock area on Saturday (day I purchased it). Or, is it like a paddock walk similar to what we saw in Austin with the long line of folks?

The line from which we were shamed?