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  1. Big Jorge

    MotoGP 13 Austin: Practice and Qualifying

      Next weekend.   1. Marquez  2. Lorenzo 3. Pedrosa 4. Rossi 5. Bradl    Predictions? 
  2. steeeeeve

    Kevin Schwantz at the Gypsy Lounge Austin Tx

    Kevin standing with my YRS's before the Qatar race,
  3. T

    MotoGP Austin

     I'll get it started with the race weekend schedule, just released by COTA: http://circuitoftheamericas.com/images/pdfs/schedule.pdf
  4. Jumkie

    Austin Test: Powerslider Reporters

    Ok, here we go. I expect plenty of firsthand updates from our Powerslide reporters out in the field at Haywood's Hill. First pic. Curve & Mutt. 14087:ImageUploadedByTapatalk1363109752.868122.jpg]
  5. duc

    Which tickets for Austin MotoGP do you recommend?

    I've bought my airline ticket to Austin, now I need to buy tickets.   Where does everyone recommend for which seats to get. The options are:   General Admission Main Grandstand Turn 1 Turn 15   Thoughts?
  6. Jumkie

    GP Tech CRT Test at Austin

    Correction to thread title: GP Tech CRT (Suzuki powered) AND APR CRT (Kawasaki powered) entries.   A few images from the recent test at COTA.   http://www.superbikeplanet.com/image/2013/cotatestfeb/1/   Here is a bit of info from Roadracingworld.com  ...
  7. shovelhead

    F1 Austin - Need a ride from Houston

    Hi All, Last minute planning here, decided to go to my first F1 race. Booked my flight, but could only get to Houston. So I rented a car from Houston to Austin Thursday Landing at 7 pm Leaving Houston Monday 3 pm Who needs a ride?
  8. Andy Roo

    Anybody heard from Austin?

    Looking through my friend list here today I realised that there is only 1 who isn't active at present. Austin was last on here in April. Can anyone fill me in, I sent him a PM today. I remember his as a great guy, calm and not prone to histrionics or anything. Shame to see that he's not...
  9. Jumkie

    AUSTIN GP 2013: Its not just a party

    Ok, first question, who is going? Roll call .......: I know for sure: Curve Steveeeee Shovelhead News Texas CaliKid Jumkie Other probables: Gatorduc LeviGarrett Wilski Clarky Initial plans are to rent a multi-room party house in the city of Austin. So far, based on...
  10. T

    Austin MotoGP 2013 in jeopardy?

    This SportRider article confirms what I've been thinking. COTA has not secured the MotoGP race rights. I hope they do so soon! http://www.sportrider.com/news/146_12030_austin_cota_racetrack_saga_continues_hellmund_files_suit_against_former_track_partners/index.html
  11. T

    Please show your support for F1 & Moto GP in Austin, Texas...

    OK, HERE'S THE DEAL: This is IT. Circuit of the Americas needs every one of you who supports this project to help by showing your support for MotoGP & F1! There is still one more hurdle to clear. We need to win a vote in the Austin City Council in order to gain its endorsement. It seems...
  12. T

    Please show your support for Moto GP in Austin, Texas...

    OK, HERE'S THE DEAL: This is IT. Circuit of the Americas needs every one of you who supports this project to help by showing your support for F1! There is still one more hurdle to clear. We need to win a vote in the Austin City Council in order to gain its endorsement. It seems like the...
  13. A

    Checking in from Austin, Texas

    Hello all -- Just saying hello. Been watching MotoGP, SBK and AMA for about 5 years. Finally made it to my first race last year; drove out to Laguna Seca; had a blast. The new F1 track is going to be about 10 minutes from my house. With news of MotoGP signing a 10 year contract, I...
  14. Mr. Shupe

    Austin GP = factories not interested in AMA?

    According to Soup, the upcoming Austin track is a strong candidate for a third Moto GP race in the states. http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2011/Apr/110407texas2.htm Three races would give Moto GP a strong presence in the US. Does anyone think this could nix a factory comeback in the AMA...
  15. steeeeeve

    Motogp in Austin?

    http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/165868/1/austin_f1_track_denies_motogp_discussions.html Interesting article. I'm fairly confident motogp will come here to my fair city. but here in Austin, just a few busy body loud mouth yahoos can derail things, so i would image they'd like to keep a...
  16. xx CURVE xx

    Austin Texas GP Track Revealed

    looks fun for bike i cant wait http://www.statesman.com/sports/formula1/promoter-unveils-f1-track-layout-890582.html Austin's Formula One race track will be fast, have a signature start, pay homage to some of the world's best Grand Prix circuits and offer plenty of good sight lines...
  17. steeeeeve

    Kevin Schwantz involved in Austin F1 track

    Hopefully this increases the chance of them hosting a Motogp in the near future. http://www.racer.com/us-gp-bosses-reveal-austin-track-site/article/175584/
  18. xx CURVE xx

    F1 to Austin Texas!!

    .... YEAH!!!! The stars at night!! - are big and bright!!! Deep in the heart of TEXAS!!! http://www.racintoday.com/archives/18046 ...bring on the bikes
  19. steeeeeve

    F1 track in Austin Texas?

    Looks like there's the possibility F1 track being built in my hometown of Austin, Tx. I can dream the may host a Motogp there someday if it's built! I swear the atmosphere would be much better than indy. Ha! they state in the article that it's a great place because the average temperature...