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Posted: 9/30/2021 6:02:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Vinales out for COTA because of his cousin passing. I don't blame him and it's not like he is doing anything other than testing while on the track. |
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Posted: 9/30/2021 9:00:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Used to love going to Laguna, Cannery Row on Fri and Sat night was legendary. Been contemplating COTA for a few years but honestly did not want to spend the cash. Laguna Seca was an hour ride and $300 for a hotel for the nite. Went to Laguna in 06. We had to stay quite a ways away bc everything was booked. Stayed a week. Really liked CA and would love to visit again. Whole different world compared to podunk western NY. |
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Posted: 9/30/2021 9:01:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I got 2 extra tickets !!! ?? Damnit!! Wasnt for kids n work id be there! |
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Posted: 9/30/2021 11:21:09 PM EDT
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Good thing I always screenshot an online purchase for the confirmation number. Neither COTA or ticketmaster has any ticket purchase on file from me, but I have the confirmation for the seats I bought and see the money was taken from my checking account.
Getting on the plane in a few hours, I can already see the weekend starting on the wrong foot... |
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Posted: 9/30/2021 11:37:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Good thing I always screenshot an online purchase for the confirmation number. Neither COTA or ticketmaster has any ticket purchase on file from me, but I have the confirmation for the seats I bought and see the money was taken from my checking account. Getting on the plane in a few hours, I can already see the weekend starting on the wrong foot... Damn man, good luck.. Sounds like you will be seeing the race, just not from the seats you bought. You guys going better post pics so everyone else can live vicariously through you 
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Posted: 10/1/2021 6:39:17 AM EDT
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Posted: 10/1/2021 9:51:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: No coof. Long long drive track is impressive. Heading over shortly for FP1! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/486333/madeit_jpg-2113075.JPG Have fun!! I just turned on my computer and i couldn't figure out why there was no session videos. It took me a few minutes to realize that Texas is actually one hour behind.
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Posted: 10/1/2021 10:14:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Have fun!! I just turned on my computer and i couldn't figure out why there was no session videos. It took me a few minutes to realize that Texas is actually one hour behind. Just turned it on, Moto3 is wet track. These Moto3 guys on a wet track would still be 10 seconds faster than me on a dry track riding a 600cc bike lol Maybe
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Posted: 10/1/2021 10:50:19 AM EDT
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Just touched down not far from the airport, wet, damp tarmac for sure but I think it will dry soon.
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Posted: 10/1/2021 11:04:44 AM EDT
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Is everyone wearing masks? That pretty much ruins it for me. I can't even stomach watching mask nonsense on TV anymore.
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Posted: 10/1/2021 11:06:41 AM EDT
[#11]
My brother and dad are headed to Austin now to go watch the race.
hopefully it doesn't rain. |
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Posted: 10/1/2021 3:13:51 PM EDT
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Not sure what turn it is, but that bump is brutal.
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Posted: 10/1/2021 4:05:06 PM EDT
[#13]
Started out iffy, but what a day for motor sports.
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Posted: 10/1/2021 5:10:46 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/1/2021 5:12:12 PM EDT
[#15]
Edit pic
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Posted: 10/1/2021 6:23:19 PM EDT
[#16]
Look forward to more pics!
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Posted: 10/1/2021 6:26:40 PM EDT
[#17]
 Attached FileThe sun came out. It got hot. I'm sure the guys with pit passes will have much better pics |
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Posted: 10/1/2021 6:30:54 PM EDT
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I’m here as well. Weather doesn’t look good until Sunday. I rode my bike from Georgia through plenty of rain though. Won’t slow me down. I’m in the turn 12 stands. Y’all have fun.
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Posted: 10/1/2021 10:22:39 PM EDT
[#19]
What is in that tower, race control or what ?
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Posted: 10/2/2021 7:27:27 AM EDT
[#20]
Great day for racing. Took a ton of pics (got an epic Rossi shot) with good camera will post when I'm back home. 20 was sitting on pit lane watching moto3 guys.
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Posted: 10/2/2021 7:47:07 AM EDT
[#21]
Awesome. Keep 'em coming.
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Posted: 10/2/2021 8:32:32 AM EDT
[#22]
All my damn cellphone pics need to be resized to post.
I am only really taking snaps, as I didn't bring my regular camera. Brought binoculars instead to see things closer than our meager tickets allow (thanks China!) rather than get mired in camera angles. |
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Posted: 10/2/2021 9:20:23 AM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryQuoted: All my damn cellphone pics need to be resized to post. I am only really taking snaps, as I didn't bring my regular camera. Brought binoculars instead to see things closer than our meager tickets allow (thanks China!) rather than get mired in camera angles. Any pics are better than no pics ! Weather is going to make things interesting and they need to do something about those bumps before the next race.. If it gets too bad all the riders will not race on the track, I think that happened in F1 when all the drivers got together and said a track wasn't safe so they didn't race. Do they sell helmets like Shoei X14 at the track for a discount ? |
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Posted: 10/2/2021 11:08:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What is in that tower, race control or what ? Something you can pay to go up on to see all around ..nothing more |
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Posted: 10/2/2021 11:43:46 AM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Something you can pay to go up on to see all around ..nothing more Cool, What does it cost and is it a good vantage point to watch the whole track with binos ? They should maybe serve bacon cheeseburgers or brisket up there
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Posted: 10/2/2021 12:38:07 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/2/2021 1:57:44 PM EDT
[#27]
If you don't have a WorldSBK video pass go buy one and watch race 1 at Portimao this weekend. Some of the best racing I have ever watched. I think you can buy the rest of the season for like 10 euros.
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Posted: 10/2/2021 2:29:04 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Any pics are better than no pics ! Weather is going to make things interesting and they need to do something about those bumps before the next race.. If it gets too bad all the riders will not race on the track, I think that happened in F1 when all the drivers got together and said a track wasn't safe so they didn't race. Do they sell helmets like Shoei X14 at the track for a discount ? Discount is not a word that is understood anywhere near a Motorsport event. Been going since the very first year, got PSL’s in turn 15 but decided to move to the main straight since my daughter likes to celebrity watch. |
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Posted: 10/2/2021 4:34:41 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Discount is not a word that is understood anywhere near a Motorsport event. Been going since the very first year, got PSL’s in turn 15 but decided to move to the main straight since my daughter likes to celebrity watch. Lol, gotcha. I got some nice deals at Laguna in 2013 on Motul 300V
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Posted: 10/2/2021 8:54:43 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Is everyone wearing masks? That pretty much ruins it for me. I can't even stomach watching mask nonsense on TV anymore. Nope. No masks after the airport. |
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Posted: 10/2/2021 8:56:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/147035/20211001_152101_jpg-2113786.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/147035/20211001_152055_jpg-2113789.JPG Marquez merch vs 1 of 2 Rossi tents Those lines were. I thing compared to peak times. My wife gave up and went back later for her tank top. She wanted to get me a hat but I’m like “for $45? Fuck that.” |
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Posted: 10/2/2021 9:07:45 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Any pics are better than no pics ! Weather is going to make things interesting and they need to do something about those bumps before the next race.. If it gets too bad all the riders will not race on the track, I think that happened in F1 when all the drivers got together and said a track wasn't safe so they didn't race. Do they sell helmets like Shoei X14 at the track for a discount ? Not sure that weather will be a factor at all.. Sunday was supposed to be the nicest day of the weekend and there isn’t any forecast. Moto3 had one damp/wet session. I saw a lot of dudes hanging about waiting for a tow in qualifying, pissed me off. |
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Posted: 10/2/2021 9:10:15 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: If you don't have a WorldSBK video pass go buy one and watch race 1 at Portimao this weekend. Some of the best racing I have ever watched. I think you can buy the rest of the season for like 10 euros. Wish that fullmatchsports carried WSB, it’s free and gives me everything I got out of a $170 a year Motogp subscription. Just make sure to use an ad blocker amd dismiss it when it asks you to turn it off. |
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Posted: 10/2/2021 9:11:10 PM EDT
[#34]
Peco!
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Posted: 10/2/2021 9:54:57 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Not sure that weather will be a factor at all.. Sunday was supposed to be the nicest day of the weekend and there isn’t any forecast. Moto3 had one damp/wet session. I saw a lot of dudes hanging about waiting for a tow in qualifying, pissed me off. I knew or read Sunday was going to be cool, I thought I read qualifying was going to be wet. Glad to be wrong 
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Posted: 10/2/2021 11:32:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Wish that fullmatchsports carried WSB, it’s free and gives me everything I got out of a $170 a year Motogp subscription. Just make sure to use an ad blocker amd dismiss it when it asks you to turn it off. This one race was worth the whole years subscription. It was like NASCAR on two wheels.
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Posted: 10/3/2021 9:46:42 AM EDT
[#37]
Found a 9 min condensed version of WSB race 1
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Posted: 10/3/2021 6:45:55 PM EDT
[#38]
The Hayden flag was a nice touch at the end. Hit me right in the feels.
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Posted: 10/3/2021 7:38:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The Hayden flag was a nice touch at the end. Hit me right in the feels. Need to see this. I miss Nicky. 
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Posted: 10/4/2021 10:59:28 AM EDT
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Posted: 10/4/2021 11:31:00 AM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryI don't blame them one bit, that was ridiculous and how the track was deemed safe to ride by a former racer. I can't remember his name but he is in charge of making sure the track is cool, I think he is also in the BMW pace car ? |
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Posted: 10/4/2021 11:40:06 AM EDT
[#42]
I got too much sun. Turn 12 was nice if you are in the top row but I might pay extra and do the VIP deal.
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Posted: 10/4/2021 3:30:09 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I got too much sun. Turn 12 was nice if you are in the top row but I might pay extra and do the VIP deal. I may do that next year too |
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Posted: 10/4/2021 3:53:19 PM EDT
[#44]
Waiting to head to the airport, my wife had a hard time filling the race as she can’t tell the riders/bikes apart…
But she for dammed sure could tell Sam Lowes went out on a mechanical, the woman has a total wet-on for that dude, lol. |
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Posted: 10/4/2021 9:25:09 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I got too much sun. Turn 12 was nice if you are in the top row but I might pay extra and do the VIP deal. The Main Grandstands Club is better for sun. By 945/10 AM the 200 level seats are in the shade. The VIP suites stay sun blasted from 930 until the sun starts going down...though you can go inside. But for almost 1300 more per ticket, if the sun is your main concern, MG Club is a better deal. We had a great time and could see into the garages and see the riders, etc. As long as they had the doors up. |
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Posted: 10/5/2021 7:20:59 AM EDT
[#46]
Like the idiot I am drove the 16 hours straight through to get home. Rough. I liked the track, wasn't impressed with Austin - not for me. Got some good pics. I'll add more pics later but I'm happy with a few turned out. The pit lane walk was cool, but crowded. A few riders came out to say hello including baby Jesus 37.
In general, Fabulous acted just like he seems on TV, everyone else at GP level was much more guarded except 43. My wife decided she's a 20 fan. We did the COTA Club VIP and were on the inside of the track above the paddocks. Overall, the views were fantastic, and the hospitality was meh. The sun was never an issue unless you chose to sit in it. Pretty much all the seats (except on race day) were open and you could sit where ever. On Friday the food was like a bad wedding, got better tho. The beer/booze flowed freely, and if you timed it right the lines were small on 1st 2 days. Wife and I were on camera a few times over the weekend, so that was cool. Have these in hi-res if anyone wants:  Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 10/5/2021 7:24:07 AM EDT
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Posted: 10/5/2021 7:45:58 AM EDT
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Posted: 10/5/2021 7:54:53 AM EDT
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Posted: 10/5/2021 9:42:18 AM EDT
[#50]
Nice pics, so the last one is Acosta ?
The GP guys didn't come out to say hello except Fabio ? |
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