[Ducati] Project Mugello IndyGP update (and AMA Volunteers)

[Barry]

Hey Mark, where is this track, and when is this event, I live in Alberta
Canada. Sounds like a lot of fun. I apologize if this info was listed
before.

Barry


On 3/28/08 9:08 PM, "Mark Hatten" <hatman at columbus.rr.com> wrote:

> Just wanted to add to Vicki's post here.  If you've never done a track day
> but have thought about it, you won't find a better one to "pop your cherry"
> on than this one.  First off, as most on this list tend to be a bit older
> and probably a bit less squidly than your average sport bike rider, I think
> you'll find the Novice class to be a bit more mellow than your average track
> day.  STT is the largest track-day provider in the country, and got that way
> by running safe, fun, and rider-friendly events, so you'll be in good hands.
> Plus, Putnam is a very safe track, with loads of run off everywhere (with
> the exception being the final turn) and the only Armco to be found is along
> the front straight.  The layout is very flowing, with good sightlines
> through the corners.  There's limited elevation changes (it is central
> Indiana, after all), but the track follows the natural terrain and there's
> enough elevation and camber changes to make things interesting.
> 
> For the faster riders, Putnam's sweeping corners and long front straight
> mean high average speeds that reward smoothness and line selection.  The
> track is wide and the pavement is in very good shape.  For everyone, riders
> and non-riders alike, the facilities are nice:  paved pit roads, running
> water, flush toilets, etc.
> 
> Note there is no camping at Putnam Park (that was part of their original
> agreement with the township when the track was built).  There are
> campgrounds and hotels in Cloverdale, which is at the track exit on I-70 and
> about 10 miles from the track, and there are hotels in Greencastle, which is
> about five miles from the track.  More hotel and additional track info is
> located on the Putnam Park website at:  www.putnampark.com.  If you stay at
> your Indy hotel, you're 60 to 90 minutes away from the track, depending on
> traffic.
> 
> This should be a great opportunity to get out and play on our Ducatis in
> their natural element -- the racetrack!
> 
> Mark Hatten
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> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Vicki Smith" <Veloce916 at aol.com>
> To: "ducati" <Ducati at ducati.net>
> Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 11:42 AM
> Subject: [Ducati] Project Mugello IndyGP update (and AMA Volunteers)
> 
> 
> 
> PUTNAM DUCATI ONLY TRACK DAY SPONSORED BY DUCATI INDY:
> 
> Tickets are on sale for $170 for Novice, Intermediate and Advanced track
> time. The link is up on SportBike Track Time:
> 
> http://www.sportbiketracktime.com/cart/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=56&cat=M%29+
> SEPTEMBER+2008+TRACK+DATES
> 
> Scroll down until you see DUCATI ONLY Putnam Park
> 
> STT is looking for STT Instructors that ride Ducati's. Please contact Mark
> at info at woundedduc.net if you would like to be involved. It's important that
> we make this FULLY a Ducati only day and instructors on Non-Ducs does not
> send the message that we as Ducati Owners Club "super enthusiasts" are
> trying to send so lets make sure we spread the word on this. (Thanks Mark,
> as always for your help!)
> 
> Plans are still forming as to what else will be going on at the track this
> day but Demo rides are expected as is $10 charity donation touring laps
> behind a control rider. I also expect there will be a nice lunch offered.
> Details as they solidify but this day will certainly sell out well in
> advance so if you or your members plan to take part I strongly suggest you
> get signed up.
> 
> 
> 
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