[Ducati] Donnington GP anybody?

[Alec Moss]

Only $6 a day for beer?


Alec


On 4/1/08 4:19 PM, "Kevin Kachadourian" <kkachadourian at gmail.com> wrote:

> Yes, but let me do the (very) rough math for a second.
> gas 8000 miles, at 50 mpg, at $4 per gallon = $640
> of approx 35 travel days, I can mooch off friends for 20. That leaves 15
> days I have to provide sleeping, dinner and breakfast;
> $10 campground fee + $3 fresh veggies and raman noodles + $6 beer for 15
> days = $285
> Drinks for friends I'm mooching off of $15 for 20 days = $300
> Sundries $5 for 35 days = $175
> tires, belts, oil and filter for Duck = $480
> So, if I cut it to the bone, and there are no mishaps (as there were last
> year), I might be able to pull this off for $1880, a little more than
> Donnington. Of course, the Donnington MotoGP is just a weekend, but the trip
> is for 5 weeks, over a dozen states and many miles, lots of curves, and the
> chance to rupture my spleen near a cattle crossing in Texas,.... Well, maybe
> the Donnington trip is a better idea after all.
> Kevin
> 
> On 4/1/08, Alec Moss <amoss at coastside.net> wrote:
>> 
>> I don't know...United SF to London is 1400 bucks in August, not to mention
>> the crummy exchange rate, thanks in large part to our lame...ahhh, never
>> mind.
>> 
>> 
>> Alec
>> 
>> 
>> On 4/1/08 11:18 AM, "Kevin Kachadourian" <kkachadourian at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> Ooo, very tempting, but June 22nd should see me somewhere between
>> Montana
>>> and North Dakota, on my second Oakland to Laguna Seca trip attempt.
>> Although
>>> it would be a lot cheaper to fly to England for a week and do the VIP
>> thing
>>> at Donnington.
>>> Kevin
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On 4/1/08, Vicki Smith <Veloce916 at aol.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> DUCATI UK will be rolling out the 'red carpet' for up to 50 guests at
>> this
>>>> year's Moto GP on the 22nd June at Donington Park.
>>>> This exclusive offer will enable race fans to cheer on their heroes
>> from
>>>> the comfort of a hospitality suite at Redgate that offers panoramic
>> views
>>>> from the start- finish straight to Redgate Corner and the sweep into
>>>> Hollywood.
>>>> 
>>>> The Ducati hospitality package offers fantastic value for money with
>>>> dedicated parking, 'grandstand' type views, television coverage, food
>> and
>>>> refreshments throughout the day and a programme and a Ducati gift as a
>>>> memento of a day to remember.
>>>> 
>>>> This VIP offer is limited to 50 places to ensure an exclusive
>> experience,
>>>> the full package includes:
>>>> 
>>>> * Admission ticket to circuit and hospitality suite at Redgate
>>>> * Privileged parking 1 per 2 guests
>>>> * Tea and coffee on arrival
>>>> * Official programme
>>>> * Exclusive viewing area across track and paddock
>>>> * Circuit television coverage within the VIP area
>>>> * Waitress service throughout the day
>>>> * Fresh coffee and tea selection
>>>> * Complimentary beers, wines and soft drinks
>>>> * Two course buffet lunch
>>>> * Afternoon tea served with sandwiches and fresh cream scones
>>>> * Daily newspapers
>>>> * Race Day Gift
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Price per person £299.00
>>>> 
>>>> Tickets can be ordered by sending a cheque to:
>>>> 
>>>> Bobbie Cowley
>>>> Events Manager
>>>> Ducati UK Ltd
>>>> Avebury House
>>>> 201-249 Avebury Boulevard
>>>> Milton Keynes
>>>> MK9 1AU
>>>> 
>>>> 
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