MCADX Days at Miller 2008 / AMA / WSBK Combo???

**bwhip** · 10-09-2007 08:54 AM

I heard from our friends at Apex Trackdays regarding next year's schedule, and they had what I thought was a pretty cool idea. The day after the AMA and World Superbike races at Miller next year (Monday, June 2), they have already reserved the full track. They could also reserve one of the two tracks for a second day (Tuesday, June 3), if our group was interested.

The race weekend for AMA and WSBK will be from Thursday, May 29 through Sunday, June 1. Info on the event and tickets can be found here: Miller Motorsports Park - SBK Superbike World Championship.

So, I need to know ASAP - as an alternative to our Labor Day event, who would be interested in coming to Utah for World Superbike and AMA Race weekend, along with then riding the full track on Monday, and the East or West on Tuesday? I think it sounds AWESOME. Also, the MotoGP event in Indy is in mid-September, and might pose an issue for some who might have been wondering if they could do both a Miller Labor Day event and then MotoGP in Indy just two weeks later.

The other issue to consider is that our Grattan event is typically at the end of June, not quite a month after this potential epic event at Miller. Please let me know your thoughts ASAP so I can help the Apex folks plan their schedule.

**bda116** · 10-09-2007 09:02 AM

I don't know why anyone would want to be at that lame place in the middle of nowhere that weekend.

**Heavy-Dee** · 10-09-2007 09:12 AM

If a Biff Tannen voice:

"What kinda STUPID poll is this?!"

**SheepOfBlue** · 10-09-2007 09:19 AM

I voted but there is zero chance of attendance back to back for me

This year was WAY over budget and next will have to be a bit less. Also that is close to Grattan and would conflict if Abtech is still plotting it. Lastly having it on Labor Day did cut down on vacation used for long distance migration.

**Crash** · 10-09-2007 09:39 AM

I'll work my schedule around it. I voted for the same weekend as the AMA(Whocaresseries)/WSBK.

However, I was already planning on attending if it was going to be on Labor Day again. So either way I'm there

**phobe** · 10-09-2007 09:56 AM

For me it would mean an ixnay to Grattan, but I'm SO in.

**Purpdust** · 10-09-2007 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

For me it would mean an ixnay to Grattan, but I'm SO in.

You are looking at it the wrong way, let’s take June off and do a Track day Continental Tour
.

**slickwill** · 10-09-2007 10:45 AM

Don't count my vote too heavily because my chances are slim but the June date I'm not in school and could potentially be back home to Idaho by then so could maybe come down. The other dates are out for sure though for me. I have to take Step 1 of my boards sometime in June though so it will come down to all of the planets aligning just right.

**phobe** · 10-09-2007 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by Purpdust

You are looking at it the wrong way, let’s take June off and do a Track day Continental Tour
.

Good idea, just gotta win the lotto first.

**bwhip** · 10-10-2007 08:38 AM

Bump - Just want to make sure I have the maximum number of responses I can get before I let them know. After we posted the reviews and photos of our Labor Day event last month, lots of people were saying "Man, I really need to get to that event next year!" Now's the time to make your voice heard, and let us know when you'd rather have this incredible party.

**seamus** · 10-10-2007 05:18 PM

We want to go but can't commit this early of course.

I voted count me in anyway.

**bwhip** · 10-10-2007 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by seamus

We want to go but can't commit this early of course.

I voted count me in anyway.

That's cool, and I appreciate it, and sure hope you can make it!

It's tough, because I don't want to lead them to believe a bunch of us will be there and have them make the commitment to the track for all that $$$, and then have just a handful of us show up. The main reason they would add an extra day would be for us. If there aren't enough people interested in either, I shouldn't lead them to believe there will be.

**JimmyNeutral** · 10-10-2007 08:36 PM

I voted somewhat conservatively, opting for the 'traditional' Labor day weekend.

Having the chance to do not one but two trips to Miller next year is definitely very tempting. Since early June is within school break, I'm pretty sure that my daughter would love to ride at Miller too.

Can you add two more to the 90% sure we can make it brigade?

**grafixman** · 11-23-2007 01:20 PM

Voted Labor Day here. Don't think my busted up leg will be ready for tracktime by the end of May.

**Crash** · 12-04-2007 11:07 AM

Alright, I'm about 85% on the combo weekend with WSBK. Due to the fact that I (like most of us) am going to the Indy GP, I won't be able to be gone for two weekends in a month.

**phobe** · 12-31-2007 12:30 PM

OK... getting serious now. They have "trackside" tickets for $60 or grandstand tix for $85. I don't think I could stay confined to a grandstand... I'd want to wander around. Where are you allowed to be with the trackside tickets?

And how does one get a paddock pass? Do you have to know someone?

**phobe** · 12-31-2007 12:32 PM

Oh and I registered for the APEX day.

Interesting to see that they are running a 3-group day now.

**bwhip** · 12-31-2007 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

OK... getting serious now. They have "trackside" tickets for $60 or grandstand tix for $85. I don't think I could stay confined to a grandstand... I'd want to wander around. Where are you allowed to be with the trackside tickets?

And how does one get a paddock pass? Do you have to know someone?

Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

Oh and I registered for the APEX day.

Interesting to see that they are running a 3-group day now.

Here's more detailed info about what and where:
http://www.millermotorsportspark.com...TicketsWeb.pdf

I'm not 100% in-the-know about it, since I haven't been to the event before, but I bought seats in the ERDA grandstands, which should give an excellent view of most of the track (it's near the Clubhouse). I also bought paddock passes for the four days.

Glad to hear you signed up for the Apex day as well. They changed this year to some days being three-session (but less expensive), and some two session (which I generally prefer for more track time).

Are you going to stick around for R2SL also?

**phobe** · 12-31-2007 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by bwhip

...

Are you going to stick around for R2SL also?

Yep.

**bwhip** · 12-31-2007 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

Yep.

**bwhip** · 12-31-2007 04:26 PM

BTW, according to a rep from Racing 2 Save Lives:

Online pre-registration for all events will open March 1st!

**phobe** · 12-31-2007 04:34 PM

Got any hotel deals worked out?

1 More thing I'm not too sure about... Are Thurs. and Friday the AMA races and Saturday and Sunday the WSB show? Just that it might make more sense for us to drive down friday instead of Wednesday.

R2SL looks like a lot of fun... definitely don't want to miss out on that. Wednesday will be valuable R&R (take Jessica shopping

) time.

**bwhip** · 12-31-2007 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

Got any hotel deals worked out?

1 More thing I'm not too sure about... Are Thurs. and Friday the AMA races and Saturday and Sunday the WSB show? Just that it might make more sense for us to drive down friday instead of Wednesday.

R2SL looks like a lot of fun... definitely don't want to miss out on that. Wednesday will be valuable R&R (take Jessica shopping

) time.

No particular deals yet, but probably the sooner we book something the better the rate will be. Hilton or Hampton by the airport are my two favorites (hopefully no dog show this time

). R2SL is really an awesome event - you'll love it.

Here's the schedule I've heard:
The tentative schedule has practice sessions for the AMA Superbike Championship on Thursday, May 29, with practice and qualifying sessions for both the WSB and AMA Superbike Championship on Friday, May 30. The WSB Superpole session plus the first of two AMA Superbike races and the AMA Superstock and Formula Xtreme races are scheduled for Saturday, May 31, and both WSB races plus the second AMA Superbike race and the AMA Supersport races will take place on Sunday, June 1.

**phobe** · 12-31-2007 04:56 PM

Just got off the phone with Ed @ MMP... bought 4 paddock grandstand passes for Saturday and Sunday and we will be joining you in the ERDA stands.

**Baketech** · 12-31-2007 04:59 PM

Dude...you are going to have a seriously whipass summer...

**phobe** · 12-31-2007 05:10 PM

You're telling me!

**bwhip** · 12-31-2007 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

Just got off the phone with Ed @ MMP... bought 4 paddock grandstand passes for Saturday and Sunday and we will be joining you in the ERDA stands.

That's awesome!

**bwhip** · 01-01-2008 12:38 PM

I checked most all of the nicer hotels near the airport this morning. Rates are already getting high as they must be taking lots of reservations for the race weekend time period. Hilton was over $200 (forget it), Hampton at $119 (versus the $70 or so I usually pay). I found the best deal at the Best Western, which is pretty decent as well: Bestwestern.com, the World's Largest Hotel Chain..

Ramada is okay. That's where we stayed when in FS school at Miller. Prices are a little better than the Best Western: Welcome to Ramada Inn Salt Lake City Salt Lake City, Utah lodging and Hotels - Vacation Utah

You want cheap? I've stayed at the Microtel before. It gets the job done, but the rooms are really tiny and pretty grungy: Salt Lake City, Utah Discount Hotel and Budget Travel - Microtel Inn & Suites

**MotoVegas** · 01-01-2008 09:28 PM

So is the group going in June or September or are some of the folks doing both?

Just trying to plan so I don't show up on a weekend when no one is there. LOL.

**bwhip** · 01-01-2008 09:54 PM

Originally Posted by MotoVegas

So is the group going in June or September or are some of the folks doing both?

Just trying to plan so I don't show up on a weekend when no one is there. LOL.

I expect to be at both, not too sure about everyone else at this point. It kind of depends on anyone's interests - to watch racing, ride, or both?

Labor Day can be up to three days riding on the full track.

AMA/SBK is four days of watching racing, there's a trackday the day after, then a day off, then two days more riding with R2SL. Anyone doing all of that (me and Phobe so far), would need to be there from the 28th of May to the 5th of June.

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