MotoGP 2013 Indianapolis - questions from a first time attendee

Not sure this has been mentioned, but get to the vendors on Friday if you're looking for moto-goodies. Always lots of good deals, and the chance to slobber all over gear you probably won't find back home, but things get pretty picked-over by Saturday afternoon.

I live less than 20 minutes north of the track, and I always have a houseful of buddies from the vintage Suzuki forum. Good times.

Motorcycles on Meridian downtown can be some fun people-watching.

Nice!

If you are willing to risk missing out due to being out of stock, waiting till after the race on Sunday is where you really can find the good deals. For alot of these guys its the last big set up they will have for the year and rather than pack it up they will make a deal. Case in point, two years ago I picked up a AGV AX-8 helmet they were selling during the weekend at $329, I got on my way out for $175. I also picked up a pair of A-Star gloves listed at $89 for $50.

So all I hear is camping at the track is a non-stop party, which is ok as long as you can actually get some sleep, which lot is the best for tent camping and where is the best off track camping somewhat close? I've read in the past about inmates with advrider camping spots but I can't find any of those this year.

I always camp in lot 2, last year was very quiet thurs and fri nights, sat night was kinda noisy, but nothing a set of earplugs didn't help. It IS nice to be able to walk from your tent right into the speedway and not worry about parking and what to do with all your stuff.
if you camp at the track, try to hook up with us for a fri evening beer, I'll post location when I know where we'll be camping!

If you want to get away from it all and enjoy some nice woods/forest camping then there are some good options about 1-1/2 hours south of the track in the Yellowwood State Forest and Brown County State Park. Good riding down in the area too. Nashville is a great little town with everything you'd need. I'd be more than happy to give you some direction if that is what you are looking for.

If anyone is into mountain biking, great trails just south of INDY
IMBA top trail in brown County

Inmate Graywolf has a chunk of ground on the southwest side of Indy he opens up for camping. I'm pretty sure there's a post in the annual ADV rallies section.

As bikerfish said, there will be inmates in Lot 2. Myself and frecks also have a tent spot in Lot 2.

This thread has some details about where people are camping. I think it starts on page 2. Seems there's a few inmates in Lot 2.

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I am leaving Wisconsin Thursday morning, hope to make many new friends.

What about Indy Mile tickets? Is there a better place to be in the grandstand? Can you watch from the infield?

If you go to the mile don't get seats close to the track. The wall blocks some of the home straight. We usually get seats in row 32 and don't get stuck behind a post.