Round 8 - MotoAmerica at the Brickyard

Every race has a 110% rule and there is also an FIM cap based on the length of the circuit (either 36 or 42). I believe the normal 110% will be the cutoff this weekend. There’s usually 1 or 2 no shows from the registered racer list.

 

Between no-shows and riders failing to make the 110% rule (particularly since Rocco is running), I would imagine that will be sufficient to get to a reasonable grid size. I would imagine that track is long enough to handle about 33 riders per the FIM regs and 37 are on the entry list.

Interesting that Superstock 1000 and Superbike have this rule, but I don't see it for the other classes:
Grid positions are dependent on space available as determined by Race Direction.

 

There were a couple rounds last year with over 40 entries. Had to be in the top 36 to make the grid, regardless of lap times!

 

I'm trying to buy tickets and when you go through the IMS web site, they don't have a weekend pass available. Buying by the day gets the weekend ticket to $99! Am I missing something?

 

Well, after spending a good 45 minutes on the phone, I bought tickets, which are only sold by the individual day. They are limiting seating to only one grandstand with no infield or pit access. I'm a fan and like to hit the races in the area, but it's either the track or the state making things basically suck for this event.

 

No pit access? wth
Dont know if it worth going to sit on the stands.

 

There is none for viewing... Lot 2 across the street is the easiest... short walk over..

 

Sounds like it’s based on the local health department guidance. I’ll be there trying to stay within 110% of Rocco and Kaleb. Hayden Schultz raced XR1200’s there so I bet he is up front in the Twins too. I saw Hayden also registered in 600’s. I bet he races for top 10 there assuming he’s on a decent bike.

 

Yea.
I talked to Chuck at Westby and he said just some grandstand viewing. No infield or pit access. No hospitality access either.
I told him I will just stay home and watch it on tv.

 

Bob Robbins is listed in the Heritage Cup entries, so that’ll mean a Britten will be on the grid.

 

Where are you guys seeing the entries? I don't see anything on their website.

 

https://motoamerica.com/heritage-cup/

 

Go to the results tab on the registration site and under P1 for each class are the entries.

 

The holy trinity of racing; Go fast, have fun & be safe.
If I even thought that I could qualify, I would be there !

 

Just talked to an Indy local who is a regular around IMS. He said all the extracurricular midway activities at the speedway have been cancelled; it’ll be just the racing and that’s it. Also, he said all pre-sold tickets will be converted over to the one grandstand they’re allowing the use of.

Does anyone know if they’re still hosting bike night, downtown?

 

Assjuice family out. No cart, no pits, grandstand only. No thanks

 

Motorcycles on Meridian has been cancelled.

The Speedway Museum was closed this weekend for Indy cars, so I’m guessing it’ll be closed for next weekend’s event, as well.

 

motorcycles on meridian is postponed until next year

 

and $150 a night.

 

We paid $150 for the weekend but I don’t even see that option now. It was an additional $40 or so for a towed vehicle.