You really have to be in to road racing to be a fan. Like ive said before, its a terrible spectator sport. I took my wife and daughter to their first GP this past weekend at Indy. We went to the AMA flat track race Saturday night and they had a blast. Sunday at the Moto2 race, they said they were going to get something to eat, and i didnt see them again till the race was over and had to text to find out where they were. They were shopping lol. I told them they needed to get back that the GP race was about to start. I left the grandstands and met up with them and we went to the back straight berms to watch the race. They say this is nice, setting in the grass, nice weather, wish we had brought a picnic. I just grit my teeth and smile, thinking this has cost me an extra 300 bucks for them to wish we had a picnic basket. They couldnt have cared less about the racing.After it was over, i asked them what they thought and they said if they came back next year, they wanted to camp and tailgate. They like the atmosphere of the race track, but could give a .... about the racing. My wife told me she would try and find out who was who and what they rode before we went again, and maybe it would be more exciting. She said she connected with the flat track riders because they were right in front of her, we sat on the 2nd row, and she could see them the whole race. Anywho, i get the feeling she isnt into GP, but it was better than being left at home alone. As far as the race, it is what it is. Indy is an awesome facility, just not a great, or even good road circuit. Dani obviously likes Indy, he has won twice and crashed out of the lead in another, Jorge was smart getting what he could and was even gifted 2nd, he had nothing for Spies or Dani. Big props to Stoner, had to be hurting like hell, had he not been hurt, he would have made up big points on Lorenzo this weekend, but thats racing. Depending on what happens in the next few races, Stoner could find himself in a position to help his team and teammate win a title. The question is, will he. Motorcycles on the Meridian is an event you need to witness, thousands of bikes in a bike only section of downtown. Good food, friendly cops, big party. Oh, almost forgot, it appears that Marquez is following the Rossi, Lorenzo, attention whore path. Has his own little traveling road show that skips around the facility acting like clowns wearing Spanish and Marquez flags as cloths. Its so 10 years ago. I bet he pays their way. And last but not least, Rossi. Dude, your the one who needs not to show up if your not going to give a 100%. He is so clearly riding out his contract, its sickening. No effort whatsoever.If i was Ducati, i would bench him and let someone, anyone, who would at least try, ride out the season.
