Moto GP in Austin - Page 2

lddave · 10-22-2012, 10:52 AM

One general admission ticket and a motorcycle parking pass .

Dave

akmnstr · 10-22-2012, 01:21 PM

Anyone heard about camping near the track? I did a search of the web and found nothing.

Disco Stu · 10-22-2012, 02:12 PM

bought my tickets today.

Turn 15, row 19

400exr1 · 10-30-2012, 08:42 PM

Indy absolutely has pit passes for moto gp. I've done it.

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Originally Posted by Dirt2007

I believe the only MotoGP race that has paddock passes is Laguna Seca. Indy does not have them.

sTE610vE · 10-31-2012, 05:11 AM

I did get my GA ticket and Motorcycle parking pass a while back too.
Anybody got recommendations on the best hotel location/price or other things to consider? I guess staying closer to the track makes sense and then riding to town for the music scene

WoodButcher · 10-31-2012, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by sTE610vE

I did get my GA ticket and Motorcycle parking pass a while back too.
Anybody got recommendations on the best hotel location/price or other things to consider? I guess staying closer to the track makes sense and then riding to town for the music scene

Well, there is nothing really close to the track except the airport. The track is also just off a major road (toll road) and I suspect there will be a lot of traffic control folks to ease the entrance and exit towards the toll road. So if I was thinking I wanted to hit downtown and drink, I'd get a room closer to that and know that the access to the track shouldn't be too bad.

Unfortunately, living in the area I don't really know about hotels in the area because I don't really need them. So I can't recommend anything.

sTE610vE · 10-31-2012, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by WoodButcher

Well, there is nothing really close to the track except the airport. The track is also just off a major road (toll road) and I suspect there will be a lot of traffic control folks to ease the entrance and exit towards the toll road. So if I was thinking I wanted to hit downtown and drink, I'd get a room closer to that and know that the access to the track shouldn't be too bad.

Unfortunately, living in the area I don't really know about hotels in the area because I don't really need them. So I can't recommend anything.

Thanks for the input,
I would like to check out the Austin music scene but how much time I spend there will depend on what the motogp events are besides the races. I do want someplace I dont have to worry about the bike's security. I would consider camping at the track if they will have good shower facilities and are set up for that.

WoodButcher · 10-31-2012, 08:18 AM

It will still be a while before they start announcing all the extra events. For the F1 race in two weeks they really only started to have final info a month ago and they are just in the last week spreading the word on what streets will be closed. The nice thing about downtown parking is that bikes are free in the metered street side parking. As far as camping at the track, they have RV slots for the F1, but I don't think there is tent camping and the RV slots are more than a hotel. So basically you should expect to ride to the race and ride to downtown. I'd pick a hotel on the east side of Austin and that will get you sort of in the middle of both places.

bloc · 10-31-2012, 04:21 PM

What woodbutcher said.

They are going to great lengths to prep the track and infrastructure for F1 race type traffic, MotoGP shouldn't be a problem at all. I'd get a hotel closer to town.. you can find weekend rooms just off 6th street for $120 without too much trouble. And most of the hotels down there will have parking garages, though you will have to pay an additional fee.

I actually got a Friday night room at the Hilton for less than $150 in August.. and it was right in the middle of all the action down town.

Dirt2007 · 10-31-2012, 04:45 PM

Just a quick check a week or so ago had hotels at $300 a night. I am RVing for $30 a night.

bloc · 11-01-2012, 09:44 AM

uhh. yeah. No hilton for $150 apparently.

Extended stay places with open parking are $125.. hilton garden inn around $200. (have a garage, iirc)

And that's all right off 6th street. If you take a cab a couple miles you can probably do far better..

sTE610vE · 01-13-2013, 10:31 PM

I bought my tickets and bike parking pass in October and have not received them, I'm assuming they are a "will call" deal and I will pick them up at the track? Anybody got the definitive info on tickets before I call COTA?

lddave · 01-14-2013, 05:51 AM

I called the 800 for the track and the person answering the phone said the tickets would be sent to me a month before the race.

Dave

lddave · 02-16-2013, 07:30 AM

Reserved a room for Saturday and Saturday at the Microtel nest the airport .

Dave

primate · 04-07-2013, 04:25 PM

Diggin this one up.
My place is still open for campers. This is not in the sticks, but I have a nice large yard. Camp, park, and shower free, but we ain't cookin for any heathens. Plenty of restaurants around. I'm only a half mile out of Elgin downtown, 20 or so from the track. All are welcome if you can't find a room. A fire will be had, as well as beers.

No takers as of today, wide open for anyone interested.

10-22-2012, 10:52 AM	#16
lddave been there Joined: Jul 2003 Location: fulshear,texas Oddometer: 473	One general admission ticket and a motorcycle parking pass . Dave __________________ Dave IBA 178

10-31-2012, 05:11 AM	#20
sTE610vE Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Kansas Oddometer: 1,665	I did get my GA ticket and Motorcycle parking pass a while back too. Anybody got recommendations on the best hotel location/price or other things to consider? I guess staying closer to the track makes sense and then riding to town for the music scene __________________ TRAIL STAND (advrider thread)- Dual Sport Portable Jack Stand *www.endurostar.com* Husqvarna TE630 Husqvarna TE610E (for sale) Cagiva Gran Canyon

10-31-2012, 08:18 AM	#23
WoodButcher Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Oddometer: 1,681	It will still be a while before they start announcing all the extra events. For the F1 race in two weeks they really only started to have final info a month ago and they are just in the last week spreading the word on what streets will be closed. The nice thing about downtown parking is that bikes are free in the metered street side parking. As far as camping at the track, they have RV slots for the F1, but I don't think there is tent camping and the RV slots are more than a hotel. So basically you should expect to ride to the race and ride to downtown. I'd pick a hotel on the east side of Austin and that will get you sort of in the middle of both places. __________________ Rusty 2009 BMW R1200GS Adventure 1999 DR650 2007 DR200

01-13-2013, 10:31 PM	#27
sTE610vE Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Kansas Oddometer: 1,665	Tickets sent in the mail or picked up at Will Call? I bought my tickets and bike parking pass in October and have not received them, I'm assuming they are a "will call" deal and I will pick them up at the track? Anybody got the definitive info on tickets before I call COTA? __________________ TRAIL STAND (advrider thread)- Dual Sport Portable Jack Stand *www.endurostar.com* Husqvarna TE630 Husqvarna TE610E (for sale) Cagiva Gran Canyon

01-14-2013, 05:51 AM	#28
lddave been there Joined: Jul 2003 Location: fulshear,texas Oddometer: 473	I called the 800 for the track and the person answering the phone said the tickets would be sent to me a month before the race. Dave __________________ Dave IBA 178

10-22-2012, 01:21 PM	#17
akmnstr Mckenzie River Huskies Joined: Oct 2006 Location: formerly Anchorage, Alaska, now Brazoria TX Oddometer: 226	Anyone heard about camping near the track? I did a search of the web and found nothing.

10-22-2012, 02:12 PM	#18
Disco Stu I'm Barry F'n Gibb!! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: The Center of my Own Universe Oddometer: 4,635	bought my tickets today. Turn 15, row 19

10-31-2012, 04:21 PM	#24
bloc Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2012 Location: Austin, TX Oddometer: 158	What woodbutcher said. They are going to great lengths to prep the track and infrastructure for F1 race type traffic, MotoGP shouldn't be a problem at all. I'd get a hotel closer to town.. you can find weekend rooms just off 6th street for $120 without too much trouble. And most of the hotels down there will have parking garages, though you will have to pay an additional fee. I actually got a Friday night room at the Hilton for less than $150 in August.. and it was right in the middle of all the action down town.

10-31-2012, 04:45 PM	#25
Dirt2007 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Who needs a stinkin GPS Oddometer: 1,476	Just a quick check a week or so ago had hotels at $300 a night. I am RVing for $30 a night.

11-01-2012, 09:44 AM	#26
bloc Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2012 Location: Austin, TX Oddometer: 158	uhh. yeah. No hilton for $150 apparently. Extended stay places with open parking are $125.. hilton garden inn around $200. (have a garage, iirc) And that's all right off 6th street. If you take a cab a couple miles you can probably do far better..

02-16-2013, 07:30 AM	#29
lddave been there Joined: Jul 2003 Location: fulshear,texas Oddometer: 473	Reserved a room for Saturday and Saturday at the Microtel nest the airport . Dave __________________ Dave IBA 178

04-07-2013, 04:25 PM	#30
primate ^OP vagabundus Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Just East of Weird, TX Oddometer: 1,259	Diggin this one up. My place is still open for campers. This is not in the sticks, but I have a nice large yard. Camp, park, and shower free, but we ain't cookin for any heathens. Plenty of restaurants around. I'm only a half mile out of Elgin downtown, 20 or so from the track. All are welcome if you can't find a room. A fire will be had, as well as beers. No takers as of today, wide open for anyone interested. __________________ Primo

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