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

[Vicki Smith]

Thanks Mark for your well thought out and detailed post.  At the risk of 
sounding like a broken record, everybody involved with the 5 day IndyGP 
Project Mugello package is committed to making it first rate. The Putnam 
track day is no exception. MotoEuro magazine has signed on as a sponsor, 
Ducati Indy is lending full support, the Ducati area rep is attending , 
Sport Bike Track Time always puts on a first rate event and I am racking my 
brain for ways to raise this to a festival sort of day.  We want people that 
don't do track days to be involved in this one, even if they just come out 
and do some Ducati demo rides, or do some laps behind a control rider to get 
the feel for the track. Because it's on the tail end of the GP weekend I can 
request for the GP riders to attend, it's within the request guidelines for 
the DOC clubs. (it would be a complete miracle but it could happen, anybody 
that knows me knows I dream in color).  So bottom line is, sign up or run 
the risk of having to listen to what a great day you missed. :-)
Vicki

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark Hatten" <hatman at columbus.rr.com>
To: "Ducati Owners Group" <ducati at ducati.net>
Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 11:08 PM
Subject: Re: [Ducati] Project Mugello IndyGP update (and AMA Volunteers)


> 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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