2013 ama supercross - Page 83

nachtflug · 02-15-2013, 07:44 PM

I took the stadium tour today. stunning facility. 1.2 billion dollars. that TV cost 40 million. that TV weighs more than a 747 full of people. there are 360 suites/luxury box's in the stadium. there are 3200 Sony HD flat screens in the stadium. the stadium is built around the 2 bananna shaped arches therefore no interior columns and all 80,000 seats have an unobstructed view of the field. when the roof is closed it's always 72 degrees. the stadium can withstand 150 mph winds. those arches are anchored to L shaped anchors that go 70 feet down and 100 feet further out. I assume concrete. there are 3 different playing surfaces that get rolled up in 5 yard swaths. 1 soccer, one college football, one pro football. tell me why you need 2 different football playing surfaces and win a secret prize.

GalacticGS · 02-15-2013, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by nachtflug

I took the stadium tour today. stunning facility. 1.2 billion dollars. that TV cost 40 million. that TV weighs more than a 747 full of people. there are 360 suites/luxury box's in the stadium. there are 3200 Sony HD flat screens in the stadium. the stadium is built around the 2 bananna shaped arches therefore no interior columns and all 80,000 seats have an unobstructed view of the field. when the roof is closed it's always 72 degrees. the stadium can withstand 150 mph winds. those arches are anchored to L shaped anchors that go 70 feet down and 100 feet further out. I assume concrete. there are 3 different playing surfaces that get rolled up in 5 yard swaths. 1 soccer, one college football, one pro football. tell me why you need 2 different football playing surfaces and win a secret prize.

Different widths for the hash lines...I think.

Enjoy the racing!

RedRocket · 02-15-2013, 07:50 PM

Now that's a TV!

nachtflug · 02-15-2013, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GalacticGS

Different widths for the hash lines...I think.

Enjoy the racing!

very good. you win a cookie.

nachtflug · 02-15-2013, 07:52 PM

nachtflug · 02-15-2013, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ADK

OK, the nationals are done with...
What you got to say about next year's supercross season?

Oh yeah, and the Monster Million Cup or whatever it's called?

Have at it, boys (and girls)

GalacticGS · 02-15-2013, 07:55 PM

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very good. you win a cookie.

My 'puter's full of cookies. Sneak in that camera and take some great photos!

D.T. · 02-15-2013, 07:55 PM

Tough job but someone has to do it.

Thanks for sharing NF. I will hopefully do the same when the cool shit comes to MN in April.

nachtflug · 02-15-2013, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GalacticGS

My 'puter's full of cookies. Sneak in that camera and take some great photos!

the stadium website says you can bring in a camera as long as the lens is less than 3 inches.

they told me today they measure.

luckily I brought my 50mm prime that thing is tiny so I can get the camera in.

tonight I was practicing walking around my hotel room with my 17-35 wide angle stuffed up my crotch nice and tight. it should work. that will take the killer shots with the crazy lights. I brought my 70-200 zoom but I don't think it's worth trying to get in. even if I did get it in (impossible) I was told there are people up in the dome who watch EVERYTHING. I don't want to get told to leave if they spotted the big lens.

ADK · 02-15-2013, 08:39 PM

get a big cowboy hat to hide your stuff in.

swimmer · 02-16-2013, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by nachtflug

I took the stadium tour today. stunning facility. 1.2 billion dollars. that TV cost 40 million. that TV weighs more than a 747 full of people.

I think you are being fed some bs about the tv. A 350+ ton TV? really? Either way looks like a nice place to watch a race.

jeep8 · 02-16-2013, 08:39 AM

Hey Nachtflug,
Those pictures are cool, looking forward to seeing more.
Thanks
I've got my tickets in hand for Atlanta

Goofy Footer · 02-16-2013, 12:28 PM

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Goofy Footer · 02-16-2013, 12:33 PM

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What's the chance he makes the first Moto at Hangtown?

Navin · 02-16-2013, 01:10 PM

Nachtflug photobombed by Dungy! Awesome!

I'll be watchin the screen at 8:30, looking for you by the Monster girls.

Have fun!

02-15-2013, 07:55 PM	#1238
D.T. One wheel wonder... Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Moneyapolis, MN Oddometer: 6,305	Tough job but someone has to do it. Thanks for sharing NF. I will hopefully do the same when the cool shit comes to MN in April. __________________ "Tough times don't last, but tough people do." Robert A. Schuler

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Goofy Footer Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego Oddometer: 254	New 2013 Jason Lawerence Video ... __________________ I don't always crash... but when I do... I prefer to get it on camera

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Goofy Footer Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego Oddometer: 254	More J-Law - Riding at Pala ... What's the chance he makes the first Moto at Hangtown? __________________ I don't always crash... but when I do... I prefer to get it on camera

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02-15-2013, 07:44 PM	#1231
nachtflug infidel Joined: Jan 2002 Location: New York Oddometer: 42,857	I took the stadium tour today. stunning facility. 1.2 billion dollars. that TV cost 40 million. that TV weighs more than a 747 full of people. there are 360 suites/luxury box's in the stadium. there are 3200 Sony HD flat screens in the stadium. the stadium is built around the 2 bananna shaped arches therefore no interior columns and all 80,000 seats have an unobstructed view of the field. when the roof is closed it's always 72 degrees. the stadium can withstand 150 mph winds. those arches are anchored to L shaped anchors that go 70 feet down and 100 feet further out. I assume concrete. there are 3 different playing surfaces that get rolled up in 5 yard swaths. 1 soccer, one college football, one pro football. tell me why you need 2 different football playing surfaces and win a secret prize.

02-15-2013, 07:50 PM	#1233
RedRocket Yeah! I want Cheesy Poofs Joined: Feb 2003 Location: SoCal Oddometer: 17,783	Now that's a TV!

02-15-2013, 07:52 PM	#1235
nachtflug infidel Joined: Jan 2002 Location: New York Oddometer: 42,857

02-15-2013, 08:39 PM	#1240
ADK ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2005 Oddometer: 7,760	get a big cowboy hat to hide your stuff in.

02-16-2013, 08:39 AM	#1242
jeep8 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Florence, Al Oddometer: 232	Hey Nachtflug, Those pictures are cool, looking forward to seeing more. Thanks I've got my tickets in hand for Atlanta

02-16-2013, 01:10 PM	#1245
Navin Unwounding Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Running on sore knees! Oddometer: 4,326	Nachtflug photobombed by Dungy! Awesome! I'll be watchin the screen at 8:30, looking for you by the Monster girls. Have fun!