Which Motogp race?
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Mugello.
I'm not drawing on a huge breadth of experience (I've only done Silverstone and Mugello) but Mugello was amazing; like a massive festival full of nutcases who love bikes with the benefit of a MotoGP race.
We went last year, when Rossi's Yam went bang, and the drop in noise and atmosphere was noticeable after that, which was a shame but if you're going to watch Rossi with other Rossi fans, you'd be in good company there.
I'm not drawing on a huge breadth of experience (I've only done Silverstone and Mugello) but Mugello was amazing; like a massive festival full of nutcases who love bikes with the benefit of a MotoGP race.
We went last year, when Rossi's Yam went bang, and the drop in noise and atmosphere was noticeable after that, which was a shame but if you're going to watch Rossi with other Rossi fans, you'd be in good company there.
Biker's Nemesis said:
I would also be going to the UK moto gp race if it wasn't at silverstone.
I've always poo-poo'd the idea of going to Silverstone, but having been invited for a mates 40th a couple of years ago, my view changed. I went for the second time this year with Mitzy and another couple for the weekend. We sat in Becketts with a great view and a big screen, with good facilities just behind the stand. The atmosphere was really good (in a British way) but that could have been down to the actual season we've just had.
I'm not sure I would just go for the day though as it can feel a bit clinical
kers. Phillip Island. Simply the greatest GP we’ve been too.... just awesome.
Realistically though, with timing etc then Misano. As described it’s a good atmosphere, loads of accommodation, easy to get too and on the beach. Pop over to Tavulia for the full Rossi immersion.
Mugello is better, quite a lot better, however it is totally exceptional. Assen 10yrs ago was just a 3day drinking festival that had bikes thrown in, it is now much tamer than when we first went, but still a fantastic atmosphere and it is all about VR46.
Red Bull ring had great feedback from loads of people I’ve spoken to, so I wouldn’t discount it as with Brno as well, however I’ve not been to either yet.
We’re seriously considering going back to Mugello for a 3rd time in 10yrs as I wonder whether VR46 will really extend his contract or that this may finally be the last GP he rides there. Whilst not his home circuit, it is the Italian GP and the atmosphere is like nowhere else.
However I haven’t been to early season races like Fleegle in Jerez etc.... something always seems to get in the way.
As for Silverstone. I really have spent a small fortune going racing from BSB, WSB and MGP and Silverstone has had lots 9f my hard earned. I believe if you want to see racing then at some point you need to support the circuits for the whole series/business to work. However, for Silverstone I am no longer prepared to pay their exorbitant prices for what was Low quality services and facilities. I’m led to believe it’s improved but I’m not going back soon.
Realistically though, with timing etc then Misano. As described it’s a good atmosphere, loads of accommodation, easy to get too and on the beach. Pop over to Tavulia for the full Rossi immersion.
Mugello is better, quite a lot better, however it is totally exceptional. Assen 10yrs ago was just a 3day drinking festival that had bikes thrown in, it is now much tamer than when we first went, but still a fantastic atmosphere and it is all about VR46.
Red Bull ring had great feedback from loads of people I’ve spoken to, so I wouldn’t discount it as with Brno as well, however I’ve not been to either yet.
We’re seriously considering going back to Mugello for a 3rd time in 10yrs as I wonder whether VR46 will really extend his contract or that this may finally be the last GP he rides there. Whilst not his home circuit, it is the Italian GP and the atmosphere is like nowhere else.
However I haven’t been to early season races like Fleegle in Jerez etc.... something always seems to get in the way.
As for Silverstone. I really have spent a small fortune going racing from BSB, WSB and MGP and Silverstone has had lots 9f my hard earned. I believe if you want to see racing then at some point you need to support the circuits for the whole series/business to work. However, for Silverstone I am no longer prepared to pay their exorbitant prices for what was Low quality services and facilities. I’m led to believe it’s improved but I’m not going back soon.
Fleegle said:
July/August/Sept = Assen, Saschenring, Brno, RedBull ring, Silverstone, Misano and Aragon
Misano is Rossi's home turf, so if it's Rossi atmosphere you want that would be up there, followed by Brno for cheap/good beer
Yup. Go for Misano. Nice and sunny, deranged & happy Italians. Or Brno and picnic on the grassy slopes.Misano is Rossi's home turf, so if it's Rossi atmosphere you want that would be up there, followed by Brno for cheap/good beer
Did Sachsenring last year and it rained and rained and rained, basically a German drinking festival in a wet valley. Just needed Russel Crowe voice over "unleash hell" etc. Track viewing was fairly rubbish to be honest - track unfeasibly turns left 90 times round the central hill. Old East Germany is awesome and spookily empty. Wife's car spent 90% of the time getting there on it's speed limiter. The whole thing was a Neanderthal's delight - I quite enjoyed myself.
roboxm3 said:
Mugello.
We went last year, when Rossi's Yam went bang, and the drop in noise and atmosphere was noticeable after that, which was a shame but if you're going to watch Rossi with other Rossi fans, you'd be in good company there.
I was there too in 2016 ,some of the locals actually headed for the exits when he broke down.We went last year, when Rossi's Yam went bang, and the drop in noise and atmosphere was noticeable after that, which was a shame but if you're going to watch Rossi with other Rossi fans, you'd be in good company there.
lucido grigio said:
I was there too in 2016 ,some of the locals actually headed for the exits when he broke down.
Yeah I noticed some of the stands near us (mainly the yellow one) started to empty after that...If next year is to be Rossi's last in MotoGP then I think I'll have to try and get back because I loved the whole weekend...apart from getting out at the end
lucido grigio said:
roboxm3 said:
Mugello.
We went last year, when Rossi's Yam went bang, and the drop in noise and atmosphere was noticeable after that, which was a shame but if you're going to watch Rossi with other Rossi fans, you'd be in good company there.
I was there too in 2016 ,some of the locals actually headed for the exits when he broke down.We went last year, when Rossi's Yam went bang, and the drop in noise and atmosphere was noticeable after that, which was a shame but if you're going to watch Rossi with other Rossi fans, you'd be in good company there.
How he managed to get ahead of Marquez down the final straight was unbelievable.
Hi all, me and my mate are looking to go to the RedBull ring.
The plan is to put a couple of classic Vespa scooters in the back of my truck to have a ride about and or even access the track with.
Done this before in Italy and was a hoot, having not been to the RedBull Ring before i wanted to hear from pepole who have been.
So any pointers ??
The plan is to put a couple of classic Vespa scooters in the back of my truck to have a ride about and or even access the track with.
Done this before in Italy and was a hoot, having not been to the RedBull Ring before i wanted to hear from pepole who have been.
So any pointers ??
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