Moto GP logistics

[johnc]

suggest you try and avoid the lunch crowd on the island (free food in the hospitality tent always brings out the hoards) ... you might want to set the noob meet to either morning hours for cafe, or around 2PM to avoid the lunch feeding frenzy.

 

We should set a lunch meet at Ducati Island though. Several n00bs have requested to meet up with 'the group.'
Lets pick a time and all get there Sat/ Sun. It'd be fun to get the new faces all together etc. 

[duckwrench13]

suggest you try and avoid the lunch crowd on the island (free food in the hospitality tent always brings out the hoards) ... you might want to set the noob meet to either morning hours for cafe, or around 2PM to avoid the lunch feeding frenzy.

 

The afore mentioned restaurant I know of, just over the hill, would be a perfect place for a MOB-meet. I know it's not right at the track, but it has advantages...

1. It's not at the track. It's gonna be a zoo already, so why add to the craziness.

2. It's a very short, but amazingly beautiful ride over the mountain. [moto] After a day of crowds, overpriced half-assed food, a nice sunset ride is just the thing to help decompress from the day's hustle & bustle. 

3. PARKING!!! Lots of it!!! Plenty of room for a gaggle of machines to park out of harm's way.

4. Nice big outdoor patio area... I've had groups of 20+ there before, and seating's never been a problem.

5. Food. It's freakin' great!!!

6. Probably most important... None of the squids, and only a handful of RUBs know about this place!!

It's right around the corner from DQ & Biker Goddess' campground, so you know some extra potent caffination is available nearby.

Just my $.02   Either way, I'll be heading over there. It's a GP tradition.

[Desmostro]

That sounds pretty good to me. Can we map it 'er something?

The afore mentioned restaurant I know of, just over the hill, would be a perfect place for a MOB-meet. I know it's not right at the track, but it has advantages...

1. It's not at the track. It's gonna be a zoo already, so why add to the craziness.

2. It's a very short, but amazingly beautiful ride over the mountain. [moto] After a day of crowds, overpriced half-assed food, a nice sunset ride is just the thing to help decompress from the day's hustle & bustle. 

3. PARKING!!! Lots of it!!! Plenty of room for a gaggle of machines to park out of harm's way.

4. Nice big outdoor patio area... I've had groups of 20+ there before, and seating's never been a problem.

5. Food. It's freakin' great!!!

6. Probably most important... None of the squids, and only a handful of RUBs know about this place!!

It's right around the corner from DQ & Biker Goddess' campground, so you know some extra potent caffination is available nearby.

Just my $.02   Either way, I'll be heading over there. It's a GP tradition.

[ROBsS4R]

The afore mentioned restaurant I know of, just over the hill, would be a perfect place for a MOB-meet. I know it's not right at the track, but it has advantages...

1. It's not at the track. It's gonna be a zoo already, so why add to the craziness.

2. It's a very short, but amazingly beautiful ride over the mountain. [moto] After a day of crowds, overpriced half-assed food, a nice sunset ride is just the thing to help decompress from the day's hustle & bustle. 

3. PARKING!!! Lots of it!!! Plenty of room for a gaggle of machines to park out of harm's way.

4. Nice big outdoor patio area... I've had groups of 20+ there before, and seating's never been a problem.

5. Food. It's freakin' great!!!

6. Probably most important... None of the squids, and only a handful of RUBs know about this place!!

It's right around the corner from DQ & Biker Goddess' campground, so you know some extra potent caffination is available nearby.

Just my $.02   Either way, I'll be heading over there. It's a GP tradition.

Sounds great. Just let me/us know the final plan and when the bus leaves 

[duckwrench13]

Sounds great. Just let me/us know the final plan and when the bus leaves 

I wonder how big of a trailer we can haul with a short bus?

[ROBsS4R]

I wonder how big of a trailer we can haul with a short bus?

My neighbors across the street have a short bus. I can ask them if I can borrow it 

[jimboecv]

I'm heading down Thursday early so I can find a semi-flat spot on Fox Hill to camp.
1) I've got an extra ticket, fri/sat/sun if anyone is interested.
2) My camping allows one 'support vehicle' if anyone is interested in dirt camping.  All you have to do is go through the gate with me the first time, get your wrist band then you're on your own. 
Now, a little hospality-beverage would be a warmly received gratuity.

[jimboecv]

There's a restaurant right next to where DQ's camping. I've gone there every year @ GP, and it never disappoints! And it's a fantastic ride from the track!! [moto] It's about 25 minutes away, but worth every second.
 

Man, 25 minutes is a long way to ride in flip-flops, I hope I don't spill my Corona, yo.

[HaloDoc]

So who's going down to Laguna? When? Are you going Thursday? Friday? Coming from the East Bay? The City? North Bay?

Let's see who's coming from where, and when, and maybe we can get a few small groups together. With all the law enforcement that's going to be on the prowl, it's probably safer to travel in numbers.

Who's staying where? Where are you going to be at the track? Where are good spots to meet throughout the weekend?

Put all your details here, and we can all make our plans accordingly.

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My tentative plans:

May have a small group of 4 leaving Friday morning, from my place, 7-ish (not confirmed). Hoping that an early enough start will keep police, traffic, and squids to a minimum.
Taking 35 to 9 to 1 to 183 to 68.   [moto]
Going to keep speeds as close to limit as possible... no need to stir the hornets  .
Depending on check in time, may just go to track first.

Will have coffee, bagels,etc at house for those coming with us.

There's plenty of room if you want to meet up the night before and crash here. Lots of garage space for bikes.
Or bring gear and bike ahead of time, then just drive over in the morning. Plenty of off street parking in back.

Just tossing out some ideas. 

Hi There!
This is HaloDoc writing after my first major motorcycle crash.  I should have listend to Duckwrench!!
I was planning on going down to MotoGP but it looks like both me and my bike need to do some serious healing.  My bike will be healed before my clavicle is healed so I'm told.  That said, I still want to go to the Moto GP.
I plan on driving my SUV on Sunday morning down to Monterey.  Hang out for a few hours, watch the big race, meet lots of people and then head on home.  I leave from Marin and will be driving through San Francisco on the way down.  So, if anyone wants to drive with me you are more than welcome
HaloDoc

[duckwrench13]

I was planning on going down to MotoGP but it looks like both me and my bike need to do some serious healing.  My bike will be healed before my clavicle is healed so I'm told.  That said, I still want to go to the Moto GP....
I plan on driving my SUV on Sunday morning down to Monterey.   So, if anyone wants to drive with me you are more than welcome.

Hey Doc,

 Glad you're ok! I'll be there all weekend, but I'll have my bag 'o meds with me. Let em know if you need anything while you're there, and I'll do my best to fix ya up!

[smducman]

HaloDoc ,

Wish you and bike will recover soon , sorry to see it 's coming , but important you were walking away  , I will see you on the road soon or GP.

I am the last one &  a friend come around after incident.

[Desmostro]

Hi There!
This is HaloDoc writing after my first major motorcycle crash.  I should have listend to Duckwrench!!
I was planning on going down to MotoGP but it looks like both me and my bike need to do some serious healing.  My bike will be healed before my clavicle is healed so I'm told.  That said, I still want to go to the Moto GP.
I plan on driving my SUV on Sunday morning down to Monterey.  Hang out for a few hours, watch the big race, meet lots of people and then head on home.  I leave from Marin and will be driving through San Francisco on the way down.  So, if anyone wants to drive with me you are more than welcome
HaloDoc

Get better soon! We'll see you down there 

[smducman]

I do not see schedule autograph  from Stoner & Macr in DNA post , anyone know what day they will be at Ducati Island for signature , I plan to bring Stoner Championship banner to ask him sign.

Thanks in advance.

[duckwrench13]

I do not see schedule autograph  from Stoner & Macr in DNA post , anyone know what day they will be at Ducati Island for signature , I plan to bring Stoner Championship banner to ask him sign.

Thanks in advance.

GP rider's autograph sessions are completely dependent on the rider's schedule. No days/times were posted, but will be announced during the GP weekend. Check for a posted schedule @ Ducati Island.

[BikerGoddess]

GP rider's autograph sessions are completely dependent on the rider's schedule. No days/times were posted, but will be announced during the GP weekend. Check for a posted schedule @ Ducati Island.

Last year, Stoner signed autographs late Friday afternoon. We were too exhausted to hang around and asked a friend (already waiting in line) to have a cap signed for us. That precious cap now sits in a clear plastic display box on DQ's bureau. Hopefully, Stoner will be signing earlier in the day, and possibly on Saturday.