2 MOTOGP races next year! Laguna & Indianapolis. Good news?

Question

The world famous Indianapolis track was built in 1909 & has never had bike racing there before. The power of MOTOGP. The power of having a American rider with the number 1 plate again!

I think this is great news. I just hope the track (which is going to raced in reverse) will be good for bikes. So many purpose built car tracks are a big let down, so hopefully this will be a winner.

The really good news is for the first time since 1994, the 125 & 250 boys will be coming state side.

It seems a shame that while KR Jnr had the 1 plate nobody really gave a monkeys bum.

So............. Whats your thoughts on this new race venue? I can't wait!

Answer 1

living in indianapolis all my life, ive realised that racing has become quite the culture around here

just so you know....the track built in 1909, was originally host to a motorcycle race...and one of the driving (no pun) forces behind the MotoGP race was the 100 year anniversary in 2 years

when the first F1 race was over...i looked at my dad and said "Time for a motorcycle race"

it took a little longer than i hoped...but ill be there in 08 for the 1st race

Answer 2

I am glad they are coming closer to my home but it's a half @ssed reworked track with poor transitions from the banking to the infield much like daytona so I think it sucks

we needed a track closer to th east coast like barber motorsports park or maybe do a little tune up to mid ohio or VIR

laguna is 2700 miles from my house so i will not be riding anytime soon

Indy will be a 10-12 hour ride

Answer 3

i am very interesting in motogp and i expect very good and exciting races

Answer 4

This is probably the best news I've heard all year, as far as MotoGP goes. I just wish the circuit was more suited for bikes, but we will see how it works out. I'll be there for sure!

Answer 5

Howdy Wiggy,

More motogp can only be good!

You were reading my mind when you added the map! Then I tried the Indi. website (who's "intro" looks like a dodgy beer ad!)  Then I tried you tube - and had a look at Barichello taking pole in F1 - doing it the right way around.

So in my considered opinion - I ain't got a clue if it will be good for bikes, though if they're using some of the original loop/banking that might be a crack.

Time will tell - they haven't actually built it yet - so if it's anything like Wembley - they might get it done in time for the centenary! hee hee hee!

Am glad the other classes will get a chance to race there too.