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

[Mark Hatten]

Vicki's message is at the very bottom of this string, along with the link to 
the STT page.  The event is the Sept. 15th, the Monday after the Indy 
MotoGP, at Putnam Park, which is in Mt. Meridian, Indiana, about 40 miles 
west of Indy just off I-70.

Mark Hatten
Wounded Duc -- Used Ducati Parts Online
Home of the "Loud Clutches Save Lives" T-Shirts
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"Racing makes heroin addiction look like a vague wish for something salty" - 
Peter Egan


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Barry" <musical at interbaun.com>
To: "Ducati Owners Group" <ducati at ducati.net>
Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 11:14 PM
Subject: Re: [Ducati] Project Mugello IndyGP update (and AMA Volunteers)


> 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
>> Wounded Duc -- Used Ducati Parts Online
>> Home of the "Loud Clutches Save Lives" T-Shirts
>> www.woundedduc.net
>> AMA Pro #352
>> AHRMA #52
>> OYL #52
>> "Racing makes heroin addiction look like a vague wish for something 
>> salty" -
>> Peter Egan
>>
>>
>> ----- 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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