Sniped from Motogpmatters...
Indianapolis Loves MotoGP, Hates Noisy Motorcycles
Submitted by Kropotkin on Sat, 2008-08-02 14:42.
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* Indianapolis, USA
"The news that MotoGP would be going to Indianapolis, bringing the return of motorcycle racing to this historic track, was met with interest and acclaim all around the world. The Brickyard at Indy is one of the world's legendary tracks, a name recognized by both race fans and non-race fans alike.
But not everyone is enthusiastic. And we're not talking about riders worrying about problems with grip or the final turn back onto the front straight.
No, it seems that the town elders of Speedway, Indiana - the town which is home to the track - are afraid that the arrival of thousands of MotoGP fans on their noisy motorcycles could keep the upstanding citizens of their town awake at night.
Perhaps fearing scenes from The Wild One, the Town Council are attempting to pass a special ordinance banning "unnecessary noises made by certain motor vehicles". The ordinance is specifically aimed at motorcycles revving their engines noisily, and will give police the power to impose fines on anyone they believe are causing a nuisance by making a lot of noise with their bikes."
I'm particularly concerned because my bike is LOUD, I'm talking GP bike loud >:( ??? :'(
I hear that some rowdy kids will even be playing that rock music and dancing while swaying their hips in an unwholesome sexual fashion.
I'm just glad that my bike is only somewhat loud. I'll make sure that I keep you around as a distraction. [thumbsup]
wow, what a friendly way to bring MC racing back to indy. Really sad.
If you're just riding to the event and hanging there for a few days, there shouldn't be a problem.
If you're planning on having a GCR of some sort one night - PROBLEM!!!
The fatties are worried that their dinner hours and peaceful mornings will be shattered by non-homologated exhausts.
As long as someone ELSE with a quieter bike goes on milk, sugar and beer runs, you'll be fine.
[Disclaimer = I lived in Indy for over a year. I detest the city and its residents. I've never seen more fat people congregated in my life than on Monument Circle at lunchtime. Hell, I'd fit right in now!!]