Circuit of The Americas

[muskrat]

I will gladly take on the responsibility of getting group tickets for the event next year BUT the caveat is that you will pay up-front.  There will be no, I'll check and get back to you, either you commit or give up your spot.  There's too much money at stake to have a list of folks who can't fully commit to the event. 

So, who is in?  I'm also thinking hotel in downtown so we can at least drink and not have to cab or drive anywhere unless there's a "willing" drive to shuttle people around.  Start sounding off ASAP!

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[fastwin]

I've got friends in Austin amped over this race but I will pass. Call me a curmudgeon...I know you would! , but I am not a DORNA fan and as much as I like Austin and have many friends there the only reason I would go is to see them and have migas for breakfast at Cisco's! Mmmmmm.... Cisco's migas! Not a fan of the awful traffic and the procession parade that MotoGP has become. WSBK... maybe. Not the Honda-Yammyhammer GP series. Notice I didn't mention Ducati? And the CRT bikes barely stay ahead of the safety/pace car.

Wake me up when WSBK shows up.

[muskrat]

a simple no old fart.   

[Duc L'Smart]

I will gladly pay you Tuesday for Moto GP tickets today... 

[Pinocchio]

I'd suggest we wait for the Ducati Island package. It's usually a three-day reserved seating in the Ducati section, pit pass, parade lap, Ducati Island bike parking and free Ducati Island hospitality tent for around $150. Watch the DNA site and Facebook page for updates. Indy is about to announce their 2013 Ducati Island package, so I wonder what the hold-up is with COTA?

[Buckethead]

I'd suggest we wait for the Ducati Island package. It's usually a three-day reserved seating in the Ducati section, pit pass, parade lap, Ducati Island bike parking and free Ducati Island hospitality tent for around $150. Watch the DNA site and Facebook page for updates. Indy is about to announce their 2013 Ducati Island package, so I wonder what the hold-up is with COTA?

If it's this, or something close, I'm make the beast with two backsing in. 

[Cher]

I will make this trip, only because I think the crowds will be half of what they'll be for F1 so there's an 80% chance we'll actually be able to get to the track in time to see the start.

Ducati Island also gets my vote.

Have you decided on a hotel yet?  

[muskrat]

ducati island it is then.  if someone sees it before I do let me know ASAP.
I'm thinking the Hilton on 4th because they have a HUGE underground parking if we want to bring our bikes. the hotel is nice and two bars on site as well.

[Pinocchio]

DNA usually designates a hotel in Indianapolis and Monterey as their race weekend headquarters/information center, usually the one where the MotoGP circus is staying. There might be a group package for Ducati owners, but you have to keep a sharp eye on the Ducati Island page, it will book up quickly. I wonder if any Texas-based Ducati shops or other DOCs are planning anything?

[LYD]

in

[muskrat]

I'm sure they.are.all planning somethjng    its just a matter of coercing our way into that event.  Rest assured I.won't be asking Plano.

[Duc L'Smart]

I'm thinking the Hilton on 4th because they have a HUGE underground parking if we want to bring our bikes. the hotel is nice and two bars on site as well.

You had me at 2 bars...

[muskrat]

ok then I have the following:

Cher
Pinocchio - he's gonna be mad because there are no shell stations!
LYD
Buckethead
Duc L' (not so smart)
Webspoke
UnionJill - still a maybe unless she turns Italian.

[webspoke]

I'm in, will be a memorable trip with this group 

[UnionJill]

I'm in, will be a memorable trip with this group 

I guess me and my Brit bike have been voted off of the (Duc) island...   

(Oh well, I guess I need to fix that between now and then)...