dieselxx
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I have never been but would love to go. I was there a few weeks ago for the American lemans series. Maybe I will head up last minute just for the sunday with the gf.
Superbike Double Header Weekend @ Mosport - Aug 9, 10, 11
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burg226
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Can you share the link for the ticket you purchased online through BMW? Sounds like a great deal!
My2011yzfr6
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My2011yzfr6
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I'll be going race day only! Hope Mother Nature is a race fan
Edit that since its a double header I guess I'll only be going for race #2. Lol.
Motoshire747
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It should be a good one!
Here is a list of activities BMW has planned. I’m not sure if Honda and Yamaha are doingsomething…
http://www.bmw-motorrad.ca/ca/en/index.html?content=http://www.bmw-motorrad.ca/ca/en/fascination/bikermeeting/motorraddays2013_new/motorraddays2013_overview.html
Re: Racing Superbike should be interesting with Christiefinally beating Szoke at the last round, who has been untouchable in recent years. Welsh is all ways there but the bike seems to continuouslysuffer from gremlins. Will Trombinofinally have that Aprillia sorted out?
The Harly XR fight will be a good one. Michael Taylor has been putting the heat onSteve Crevier. Maybe even causingCrevier to crash at the last round? About 4 or 5 guys could win this race, more if rumoured Americans showup.
If you have never been, you should at least check it out fora day. But make sure you move around,turn 2 is awesome but so is the start of a race from Moss corner (at the back)you can hear the bikes roar through 2/3 building anticipation to see whocrests turn 4 first. On the outside ofthe track you can catch the combination of corner 8/9/10 after they comethrough the long back straight WFO.
Yeah…I’m kind of a big fan!
Here is a list of activities BMW has planned. I’m not sure if Honda and Yamaha are doingsomething…
http://www.bmw-motorrad.ca/ca/en/index.html?content=http://www.bmw-motorrad.ca/ca/en/fascination/bikermeeting/motorraddays2013_new/motorraddays2013_overview.html
Re: Racing Superbike should be interesting with Christiefinally beating Szoke at the last round, who has been untouchable in recent years. Welsh is all ways there but the bike seems to continuouslysuffer from gremlins. Will Trombinofinally have that Aprillia sorted out?
The Harly XR fight will be a good one. Michael Taylor has been putting the heat onSteve Crevier. Maybe even causingCrevier to crash at the last round? About 4 or 5 guys could win this race, more if rumoured Americans showup.
If you have never been, you should at least check it out fora day. But make sure you move around,turn 2 is awesome but so is the start of a race from Moss corner (at the back)you can hear the bikes roar through 2/3 building anticipation to see whocrests turn 4 first. On the outside ofthe track you can catch the combination of corner 8/9/10 after they comethrough the long back straight WFO.
Yeah…I’m kind of a big fan!
Motoshire747
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@bakaboy #747 is getting a little long in the tooth, best to put your money on the youngsters!
Motoshire747
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Just heard the 102.1 ad-both Suzuki and Honda demos in addition to the BMW's!
Well we just hope 747 was fine after the get off at Shubie
And I think Steve doesn't know what old is yet.
And I think Steve doesn't know what old is yet.
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sempre1
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No demo rides on friday, only Saturday and Sunday.
jonnymedia
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Great tips and advice. Thanks Moto.
I spent the evening googling, as I've never been to "Mosport" or a live motorcycle race before. I'm looking forward to this weekend (sat probably due to other things in my life), but I have a few general spectator questions.
1. Is this place totally general admission? Pay to enter but you can sit basically anywhere you want?
2. Are there track announcers? Can you tune into some special radio station to hear "commentary" or is that just wishful thinking for CSBK
3. How do you get around within the park to the different corners? Basically just your two legs or are people driving, riding bicycles, taking their motorbike?
4. Does CSBK get busy? As in, if time is tight, is there the possibility if I show up closer to the main event I could be spending it looking for parking?
5. Also wanted to ask about best vantage point, but Moto was pretty descriptive. Any other tips?
6. Essential things to bring?
Thanks everyone. Any other helpful tips would be helpful to me and others I'm sure. I'm a long time moto racer fan, and excited to see what's this is all about in person rather than on the tube.
Thank you.
j
1. General. Gives you access to most areas.
2. There are track announcers. I would assume it is on FM too but to tell the truth I have never tried tuning CTMP in.
3. I walk or ride pit bike or bicycle.
4. Hopefully it is busy. Has been in the past. Parking here isn't an issue tho.
5. Infield between 1 and 2 by the bridge is good but crowded.
Outfield at end of straightaway near new bridge is good.
Infield of 3 is good as you can see Turn 2 and 3 or 3,4 and 5 if u sit on other side.
Outfield of 3 is busy with RVs
They have cleared outfield of 5a, 5b but I have never been out there
6. Sunscreen. Hat. Walking shoes. Money. Blanket if u want to sit.
2. There are track announcers. I would assume it is on FM too but to tell the truth I have never tried tuning CTMP in.
3. I walk or ride pit bike or bicycle.
4. Hopefully it is busy. Has been in the past. Parking here isn't an issue tho.
5. Infield between 1 and 2 by the bridge is good but crowded.
Outfield at end of straightaway near new bridge is good.
Infield of 3 is good as you can see Turn 2 and 3 or 3,4 and 5 if u sit on other side.
Outfield of 3 is busy with RVs
They have cleared outfield of 5a, 5b but I have never been out there
6. Sunscreen. Hat. Walking shoes. Money. Blanket if u want to sit.
1. Its a park, sit where you want. There are grandstands, but you really should walk the track.
2. Yes, and FM radio
3. You can walk the entire track, and pits. Food is in the pit area, toilets are around the track, you can buy drinks around the track from vendors.
4. There is lots of room, Mosport once held the record for the largest sports crowd in CDN history, 110,000 (76 Canadian GP)
5. Main straight into turn one. Moss corner at the farthest end from the pits. This has a descent and braking into a double hairpin, once described by Niki Lauda as top ten corners in all racing. Great spot for passing.
6. Ear plugs, water, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, cash. Preferably, buy some FM radio safety ear muffs, so you block out noise, but can hear the announcer. the track has loudspeakers, but they are useless outside of the pits. Turn one has a jumbotron, but only if TV is covering the races.
Mosport is one of the world's best and classic tracks, but the GTA has learned to ignore it in favour of watching drugged up players in US team sports in overpriced arenas.
It is NOTHING like TV...the sound is visceral, watching guys race in person is addictive. It's a nice place to spend a day.
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jonnymedia
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This is good to know actually! I was half-joking before but now that you mention it, I might leave the motorbike at home and bring up the car with bicycle. So, to confirm so I don't make an arse out of myself, I can enter the grounds with my bicycle and a backpack and they'll be no issues?
As I'm probably coming alone, this seems like a great way to get a lay of the land and explore the corners as I'm unable to spend the entire day.
Bakaboy, apprecaited!
j
Yes, no issues, its common, but the paths are narrow, and its only a 4km track. I wouldn't bother with a bike, just one more thing to look out for and some places can be tight with people.
Wear comfy shoes with grippy soles.
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yes, no dirt bikes.
