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Congrats! You are one of the few that has handled the newbie welcome and had a possitive disposition after.

I think that maybe Indy wasn't too upset and really didn't care one way or another and didn't fight to retain it as much.  They can get a bigger return I bet on car races there.  Opens up for a lot of series in road race configuration.  Probably Indy cars twice and even NASCAR twice.

2 quotes from IMS President Doug Boles shows you are spot on "the IMS fan base has shown to be “four-wheel rather than two-wheel.”

and “It’s no secret we continue to be interested in a proper endurance race, and there are options". I think that fact that the cost to open up the Speedway being so big due to the size of the place relative to the small number of patrons for the GP weekend was a big factor. IMO this was all on IMS saying thanks but no thanks. Dorna covers most of their costs with the sanctioning fee it charges the track to host the event. I'm not sure any of the automotive endurance series are going to have an interest in running 6+ hours on a flat track like Indy.

And it's official. Received this e-mail over night..Sucks to see this as all 8 years were incredibly fun weekends..

MOTOGP WILL NOT RETURN IN 2016

Following eight years of delivering world class motorcycle racing, the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix will not be on the 2016 event schedule for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The award winning MotoGP event was first hosted at IMS in partnership with Dorna Sports in September of 2008. The cancellation of the race was a mutual decision by both parties.

“This outcome reflects the best interests of both the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Dorna Sports,” said J. Douglas Boles, President of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. “We are proud of our efforts to increase attendance in recent years and successfully host a truly international sporting and cultural event. We’re also thankful to Dorna Sports for its strong support and partnership since 2008. However, the timing is right to pursue other opportunities that drive greater revenue for both the Speedway and our Central Indiana economy.”

In 2014, the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix earned recognition from Dorna as the “Best Grand Prix” of the 2014 season, becoming the first North American race to earn this honor. The redesigned and improved IMS road course, as well as supporting events such as Motorcycles on Meridian helped secure this recognition.

However, following the removal of the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca from the MogoGP schedule in 2014, the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix became the only summer MotoGP event in North America for the last two seasons. This caused both financial and logistical challenges that no longer made the event viable for the foreseeable future. Ultimately, removing the Indianapolis race became key to Dorna’s efforts to expand both the number of events it hosts and the geographic diversity of its schedule.

“Bringing MotoGP to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been a tremendously rewarding experience,” said Dorna Sports Chief Executive Officer Carmelo Ezpeleta. “The historic track, professional staff and welcoming host community produced an annual event that was enjoyed by all. While both sides recognize it’s the right time to pause this relationship, the door is not closed on future collaborations together should current circumstances change.”

Saturn V's were always my favorite but not many in Toledo.

So, the owners of www.ohioriders.com want $18,000 for the domain name.

It's Ringo trying to exact his revenge and fund his pro gaming team.

Where's a moderator when you need one!?! ????

Another good one was the NYPD undercover who shot and killed a bystander over the weekend while trying to shoot a fleeing bad guy after an undercover sting went bad. This is what you get when you militarize the local police and foster an us against them culture. There are good cops out there but they are fewer and fewer.

Nope, no "guess my bike". I found a nice gen 2 Tuono. They've accepted my offer and gave me a good trade-in on the RSV. Just transferring funds and hoping they'll hold it like they said they would.

Same horsepower, same handling, just naked. Should be everything I want. Liter bike power that's a little more comfortable for distances. I love my Aprilia. So, hopefully I'll love my next Aprilia.

Well that was a quick relationship. Nice choice for your next ride!

Uh oh.

Sounds right up your alley Ben. Another lady trying to save you....or shank you. LOL

Sweet!

Looks like we're putting the band back together...well most of it.

I am joining the fun.. Trailering down with Ben.

In as usual, why you not going Matt?

This is the week that we do our family vacation.

Enjoy boys!. Get that 'Burb up in shape Shaun.

this conversation will occur in an ER somewhere in the near future......

Nurse: how did you end up with 3rd degree burns on your hand and arm

Patient: well, we had been drinking and decided to see if we could cook a hot dog with my friends hand held flame-thrower

MotoGP hasn't been at Laguna since 2013. The new track in Argentina replaced Laguna on the schedule. WSBK used to race at Miller but left due to low attendance. Indy is a great venue to watch the race but it is too big a venue for the audience MotoGP or F1 (back in the day) attracts to be financially feasible and put a good product on TV. The last thing sponsors want to see if a bunch of empty seats on a TV screen. With no significant American presence in either series (no offense to Nicki) it's a hard product to sell in a NASCAR bubby nation. It will suck if Indy is indeed dropped. I have enjoyed the weekend each of the 8 years.

If you so called "riders" actually rode, $20 would get you a 3 day pass. snark, snark.

SCORE. Wife and I will be there raceday afterall -- got friends in high places, so we'll be in Tower Terrace Suite 30

Nice score!

Best comment in response to their big tournament win

Now they will all be able to remodel their parents basements.

Other questions...can you bring a bicycle, scooter, etc into the track to ride around or is it walking only?

 

Only other motorcycle race I've been to was AMA at Mid-O and having the scooter there was clutch. Can you do the same at Indy?

Walking only

leaving Marysville around 8:30 Friday morning and riding out. Leave for home after the races on Sunday.

You and Ben can park at my campsite for free in turn 6 if you would like.

 Thanks Adam. I talk to Ben and my buddy Ed to see what they want to do.

 Does anyone know where you can buy them in the Columbus area. I need to remount my SENA to my helmet.

Not sure I have big enough attachments to try this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bhjD568ZdU

this thread is getting better with age.

 

I still need to find accommodations. Is parking at the track a PITA over the weekend?

When riding we buy a weekend pass for the IRL offices on Georgetown across from the track (outside the short shoot between turns 1 & 2). I want to say it is $20 for the 3 days. Easy in / easy out.