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

[Barry]

Thanks Mark.

Barry


On 3/28/08 9:22 PM, "Mark Hatten" <hatman at columbus.rr.com> wrote:

> 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
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> AHRMA #52
> OYL #52
> "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%2
>>> 9+
>>> 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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