Laguna Seca GP pros

[G-Rex]

Originally Posted by Deazy

I found ya'll!!! Anyway just wanted to know who all is going this year? Couple of questions, I really wanted to sit at the corkscrew but is that not offered? I looked at the track map and it looks like there is some sort of camp ground next to it but no seating. This will be my first time going, and wanted some tips on how to avoid the stress of seating and trying to really enjoy the race. I really want to meet some of the riders too and get some pics but does all that really take place or is the grid really busy all weekend? Thanks you guys in advance.

I rode my Busa out there in '05 for MotoGP. It was definitely a madhouse.

1. As was mentioned, the Corkscrew is open seating. Wear some comfortable shoes though, because they *will* get a workout. Take a backpack with you too, or maybe even add a Camelbak to the mix, unless you enjoy paying $3 for a bottle of water and $4 for a can of Redbull.

2. There is a campground in the general vicinity of the Corkscrew. I know it was packed the year I went.

3. You'll have *some* luck with the MotoGP riders in the paddock, but if you're expecting to get Nicky Hayden or Valentino Rossi's autograph, you can forget it. The not so popular guys *might* come out of the garages, but the big names, forget it.

Enjoy it and have fun!

[Antwanny]

me i are is going, dont expect to bring a car and park unless you come early they have some shuttle services out of fort ord. I fyour riding you wont have to much of a problem getting in as long as you got a ticket. Pretty sure no parking pass needed for bikes, though i don't remember form last year. Its a zoo best place to sit is around turn 11, when your done looking at all the vendors and shit in the middle of the track. Perks of living 10 minutes away i know it like the hair on my ass

[Deazy]

Thanks guys, all good info, I was really wondering about that corkscrew thing, I mean come it's probably one of the main attractions of the track, why would they not place some grandstand seating there? lol, and thanks Gixx, I kind of had a hunch about getting those autographs/pictures.

If that's the case though being pretty impossible to get up close with stars, is the paddock pass even worth the extra money? I'm actually saving a good chunk of cash because I won't need a hotel, I'm orginally from Salinas and my Mom still lives there, so I'm kind of killing two birds with one stone, visiting the Mom and getting to see the race.

Sup Archren!!!

[RosscoB]

Joint the Honda Riders Club and get tickets for their hospitality tent. Food & Drink in the middle of all the vendors and some of the best bleacher seats available on the track. Or at least the seats were good last year.

Ditto to everyone else: MAKE SURE AND BUY PADDOCK PASSES

[pdog]

Because it's really hilly and they'd have to level the entire hill to get a decent sized grandstand in there.

Originally Posted by Deazy

Thanks guys, all good info, I was really wondering about that corkscrew thing, I mean come it's probably one of the main attractions of the track, why would they not place some grandstand seating there?

[Mrs. Colleen]

I was at Laguna Seca this weekend so I took some pictures for you...

This is what the hill looks like from below...you can walk up a paved path on either side or just go straight up the middle...



View from the top looking over the track...



Looking towards the Corkscrew...



Looking towards the entrance to Rainey Curve...

[Antwanny]

should have told me i was there saturday watching practice

[Mrs. Colleen]

Originally Posted by Antwanny

should have told me i was there saturday watching practice

I thought about that after the fact.

I did not know we were going until Thursday and we left Friday. My husband and I got free tickets through my husband's coworker...someone he knows works for Piloti...anyway...what a great weekend. I did not know what to expect but it was a lot of fun...especially watching the Miata off road down the corkscrew!

I wish the Corvettes did not suck so bad though!

[Deazy]

Originally Posted by Mrs. Colleen

I was at Laguna Seca this weekend so I took some pictures for you...

This is what the hill looks like from below...you can walk up a paved path on either side or just go straight up the middle...

Wow lol, my g/f and I are looking at that hill like...where's our hiking boots, thank you so much for snapping a couple pics for me, we're probally going to spend Saturday watching qualifying at the corkscrew and spend Sunday at the grandstand seating, I can't wait for July!!!

Anyone gotten their tickets yet?

[Digifox]

DUDE! Laguna Seca, Thats my Track!
I could do it with my eyes closed!

Of coarse thats is on GT:3