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« Reply #15 on: April 08, 2011, 06:25:00 AM »
Quote from: zooom on April 08, 2011, 04:08:04 AM
could be a USGP triple threat...

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2011/Apr/110407texas2.htm

which, if DORNA is truly looking to save some travel expenses, they could line up the 3 GP's in a row working their way across the continent, like they were alledged trying to do with the 2 of them as it were already in the rescheduling ideas that were/are bouncing around.

I would rather they move Indy down to Barber. Maybe they could expand the track like someone mentioned above.
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« Reply #16 on: April 08, 2011, 06:27:30 AM »
Quote from: duccarlos on April 08, 2011, 06:25:00 AM
I would rather they move Indy down to Barber. Maybe they could expand the track like someone mentioned above.

George Barber has hinted at expanding his track a year or so ago for to meet FIM standards for an event, but honestly, I'd much rather see WSBK there than MotoGP...and there has been no expansion work done yet...
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« Reply #17 on: April 08, 2011, 10:27:23 AM »
that would be a whole lot of expansion to get Barber homologated for MotoGP
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« Reply #18 on: April 08, 2011, 11:04:04 AM »
Quote from: gm2 on April 08, 2011, 10:27:23 AM
that would be a whole lot of expansion to get Barber homologated for MotoGP

I think Austin probably has better infrastructure, lodging, and nightlife as well. I just worry that 3 US rounds would result in dwindling attendance at each race.
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« Reply #19 on: April 08, 2011, 11:12:25 AM »
Quote from: desmoquattro on April 08, 2011, 11:04:04 AM
I think Austin probably has better infrastructure, lodging, and nightlife as well. I just worry that 3 US rounds would result in dwindling attendance at each race.

Right now people outside of California that go to Laguna will still go there for the experience to see them riding down the corkscrew. Those that go to Indy really don't have a choice. The actual track is awful. The venue is great simply because you have access to similar infrastructure, lodging, and nightlife as Austin. If Austin can provide a better track, then it would be a no brainer for people to go to Austin instead of Indy. Especially, for those of us that live in the south.
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« Reply #20 on: April 08, 2011, 11:21:31 AM »
I think the #1 reason Texas is coming up is more the result of having some goofy Texan's having raced in that class and do well or something...like that goofy Schwantz or Spies or Edwards or something...
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« Reply #21 on: April 08, 2011, 01:11:41 PM »
Whether it's F1 or MotoGP I just hope they schedule the races during the right time of the year. Like other venues around the world Austin can be pretty hot AND humid during the summer. I lived there during the 1970s and for three years I lived in a garage apartment with no AC. bang head It was murder... but then again I was young and stupid. Grin And it gave me a great reason to constantly drink cold beer! waytogo drink chug
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« Reply #22 on: April 08, 2011, 05:39:59 PM »
Quote from: desmoquattro on April 08, 2011, 11:04:04 AM
I think Austin probably has better infrastructure, lodging, and nightlife as well. I just worry that 3 US rounds would result in dwindling attendance at each race.
My Citation's parked in the hangar for the time being, can't afford the gas....

I think just the opposite would happen....fans in subsequent US locales would get excited by the preceeding race(s)....everyone still gets up when the circus comest to town....trick is to make it affordable (no gouging, please).
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« Reply #23 on: April 08, 2011, 07:38:36 PM »
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My Citation's parked in the hangar for the time being, can't afford the gas....

I think just the opposite would happen....fans in subsequent US locales would get excited by the preceeding race(s)....everyone still gets up when the circus comest to town....trick is to make it affordable (no gouging, please).

...says the guy with the Citation parked in the hangar. What...no Gulfstream? Proles... Grin
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« Reply #24 on: April 10, 2011, 06:31:00 PM »
WHAT?!   Shocked

Hmm..might want to move back Austin now!   waytogo

Quote from: derby on April 06, 2011, 10:32:06 AM
austin doesn't know what bad traffic is.
reference: I-405 through the los angeles west side.
(no, I-35 through downtown austin doesn't even come close to comparing.)

agreed

I read an article last year which listed Austin in America's top 5 for bad traffic.   Yes, there are a few areas that slow down but you can still get to work without leaving 5 hours early.  Beecaves Hwy into Westlake is slow too but manageable.  I'd be snapping like Michael Douglas if I had to drive in your LA traffic.  I-5 in Kirkland was bad enough!
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« Reply #25 on: April 10, 2011, 07:03:21 PM »
Austin was not built to handle it's current population and traffic. It was make the beast with two backsed up in the 70s when they were building the double decker I-35 corridor through town and trying to build the MOPAC highway system. For the record, I snuck onto the MOPAC roadway before it was open to the public and topped out my 850 Guzzi LeMans. Grin Have I passed the statute of limitations? laughingdp Good question for ducatiz!! cheeky

All my Austin friends constantly complain about the traffic snarls. I guess if you live in any town over 100,00 in population you've got a legit pregnant dog. Tongue
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« Reply #26 on: April 10, 2011, 08:30:39 PM »
Quote from: gm2 on April 08, 2011, 10:27:23 AM
that would be a whole lot of expansion to get Barber homologated for MotoGP
What would need to be done?  Didn't they do a lot of work a few years ago?

2.2 mile track may be a little short - they could run some more road through the woods  Grin
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« Reply #27 on: April 11, 2011, 03:16:25 AM »
according to the announcers during the F1 race yesterday, official announcements are forthcoming this Tuesday evening and SpeedTV will be letting folks know as well on the 7pm EST show...
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« Reply #28 on: April 11, 2011, 05:43:35 AM »
Quote from: OT on April 10, 2011, 08:30:39 PM
What would need to be done?  Didn't they do a lot of work a few years ago?

the whole place would need to be magnified.  it's a '3rd gear track' even for sbks.
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« Reply #29 on: April 11, 2011, 11:06:49 AM »
Quote from: gm2 on April 11, 2011, 05:43:35 AM
the whole place would need to be magnified.  it's a '3rd gear track' even for sbks.

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