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Racing Discussion => Racing Discussion => Topic started by: Dawn on June 08, 2004, 03:27:25 PM

Title: Wouldn't that be cool....
Post by: Dawn on June 08, 2004, 03:27:25 PM
If MotoGP would some day come to Road America (yeah, I know, I dreaming).

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2004/Jun/040608c.htm

Dawn  
Title: Re: Wouldn't that be cool....
Post by: motomadness on June 08, 2004, 03:28:45 PM
Most definitely.  It would have to be in the summer though.  I don't think those world-level riders can handle the cold very well.
Title: Re: Wouldn't that be cool....
Post by: tigerblade on June 08, 2004, 03:58:10 PM
QuoteMost definitely.  It would have to be in the summer though.  I don't think those world-level riders can handle the cold very well.

I'm sure the 'muricans could handle it.   ;D
Title: Re: Wouldn't that be cool....
Post by: Nate R on June 08, 2004, 05:39:59 PM
That WOULD be cool! I'd buy 2 tickets in a heartbeat.  ;D
Title: Re: Wouldn't that be cool....
Post by: spyderchick on June 08, 2004, 07:21:53 PM
2 words: no garages :(

I'm pretty sure FIM requires garages.
Title: Re: Wouldn't that be cool....
Post by: tigerblade on June 08, 2004, 08:03:59 PM
QuoteThat WOULD be cool! I'd buy 2 tickets in a heartbeat.  ;D

Aw, that's sweet of you Nate, but I can pay my own way.   ;D
Title: Re: Wouldn't that be cool....
Post by: Protein Filled on June 09, 2004, 05:40:47 AM
They have been talking about bringing it there for years. I think the main problems back then were the walls around turn 5, the kink and the length of the track.

Then again, the track is so fast that I would think the lap times would be somewhere around 2:07's which I don't think it's that long.

At least they got rid of the kink! I am sure that would have been a real scary corner to take while riding a 265 horsepower bike!
Title: Re: Wouldn't that be cool....
Post by: tigerblade on June 09, 2004, 08:00:44 AM
It would be awesome to watch those guys stuff each other going into 5!  
Title: Re: Wouldn't that be cool....
Post by: Chuck on June 09, 2004, 01:43:41 PM
I think Road America would be a great venue.  Holds alot of people, fast track, good facilities....but no garages.
Title: Re: Wouldn't that be cool....
Post by: tzracer on June 09, 2004, 08:06:57 PM
The Kink and turn 13 have been the main reasons a GP hasn't been held at RA. The Bend may take care of the Kink. Something similar has been proposed for 13.
Title: Re: Wouldn't that be cool....
Post by: Woofentino Pugrossi on June 09, 2004, 08:49:32 PM
QuoteThe Kink and turn 13 have been the main reasons a GP hasn't been held at RA. The Bend may take care of the Kink. Something similar has been proposed for 13.


They did hold GP500 there as recently as 1995.:D
Title: Re: Wouldn't that be cool....
Post by: TZDeSioux on June 09, 2004, 09:11:36 PM
If MotoGP came to Road America, I'd have to enter the premiere class as a wildcard and win it. Indeed Indeed.  ::)
Title: Re: Wouldn't that be cool....
Post by: Nate R on June 09, 2004, 09:43:42 PM
QuoteAw, that's sweet of you Nate, but I can pay my own way.   ;D

 ;D :P
Title: Re: Wouldn't that be cool....
Post by: tigerblade on June 10, 2004, 07:19:16 AM
QuoteIf MotoGP came to Road America, I'd have to enter the premiere class as a wildcard and win it. Indeed Indeed.  ::)

I think it's time for an intervention.  We've got to talk about your crack habit, man.
Title: Re: Wouldn't that be cool....
Post by: StumpysWife on June 14, 2004, 07:12:26 AM
OK, After watching yesturday's race, can you imagine those crowds here in the US?  I would hope so as it would be the only US GP, but still I have a hard time imagining it.  

This pic says alot...
http://www.nickyhayden.com/site/photos.php?gal=photos/gallery/current/&img=9


Did anyone hear what Nicky's mechanical was?  I'm guessing clutch.

Heather
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