Author Topic: Labor Day Springfield Mile (Read 6265 times)

LowRyter · « **on:** August 25, 2015, 04:21:59 PM »

Several of us are intending to go. But we haven't organized any plan of attack. I think some of us might ride and carpool along the way. I found a cheapo roach motel downtown for Saturday night but haven't booked it.

Beer, cigars, racing (Sat night and Sunday afternoon), cussing, lies, the human condition

oh, I need to get motivated

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #1 on:** August 25, 2015, 04:28:29 PM »

So dude, are you gonna get jiggy on making the hotel reservations or do I need to? You haven't told me where this is, is it a secret?

Is there indoor plumbing? Is it Abe Lincoln's old cabin? Are the roaches clean and shaven?

LowRyter · « **Reply #2 on:** August 25, 2015, 04:31:19 PM »

I thought I already PM'd you a link for the motel.

I'd make some reservations if we could get a head count.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #3 on:** August 25, 2015, 06:14:40 PM »

Reservations made, Homestyle Inn, 500 N. 1st street 1.8 miles to the track, 1 mile to the tomb of "The Great Emancipator"

Other Guzzi Brothers, please join us CRUSTY??? paging Crusty.

Be there or be square!

Daniel Kalal · « **Reply #4 on:** August 25, 2015, 06:21:48 PM »

Likely, I'll be in the pits with the LBM (Ducati) team. Incidentally, Troy Bayliss is planning on being there--I certainly wouldn't count on him riding, but he's a fair bit more competitive than your normal person, so who knows? If he can ride at all, he'll be out there. Meanwhile, Johnny Lewis has been looking really good, so expect good things from #10. I'll also be at Charlotte, NC this weekend--that's a big round track that ought to be interesting.

Bonafide Bob · « **Reply #5 on:** August 25, 2015, 06:58:18 PM »

I am planning to ride to Springfield, planning to arrive sometime Friday.

LowRyter · « **Reply #6 on:** August 25, 2015, 08:03:43 PM »

Quote from: Daniel Kalal on August 25, 2015, 06:21:48 PM

Likely, I'll be in the pits with the LBM (Ducati) team. Incidentally, Troy Bayliss is planning on being there--I certainly wouldn't count on him riding, but he's a fair bit more competitive than your normal person, so who knows? If he can ride at all, he'll be out there. Meanwhile, Johnny Lewis has been looking really good, so expect good things from #10. I'll also be at Charlotte, NC this weekend--that's a big round track that ought to be interesting.

Troy busted an ankle trying to make the main at Sacramento on the Duc. It shows even a world champ can't jump into a mile and make it the first time. He's a tough dude and I hope he gives it a shot.

It might be cool if the Guzzi contingent might get a glimpse of the going-ons there Deek. <hint-hint>

LowRyter · « **Reply #7 on:** August 25, 2015, 08:04:40 PM »

Quote from: Bonafide Bob on August 25, 2015, 06:58:18 PM

I am planning to ride to Springfield, planning to arrive sometime Friday.

c'mon to the roach motel.

Bonafide Bob · « **Reply #8 on:** August 25, 2015, 08:08:13 PM »

Quote from: LowRyter on August 25, 2015, 08:04:40 PM

c'mon to the roach motel.

I have already made reservations at the Sleep Inn on Freedom Drive.
I do want to meet up with the Guzzi folks that are going to be there.

Crusty · « **Reply #9 on:** August 25, 2015, 08:48:09 PM »

Quote from: Guzzistajohn on August 25, 2015, 06:14:40 PM

Reservations made, Homestyle Inn, 500 N. 1st street 1.8 miles to the track, 1 mile to the tomb of "The Great Emancipator"

Other Guzzi Brothers, please join us CRUSTY??? paging Crusty.

Be there or be square!

I'll be at the Mile and at the Short Track on Saturday night. I have a seat for the Mile in section NN row 1. I tend to be a Rail bird. The seating for the Short Track is open, so I'll probably be seated in the first row there as well. I think I'll be camping at the campground in the Fairgrounds. At least, that's my plan right now.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #10 on:** August 25, 2015, 08:50:43 PM »

Quote from: Crusty on August 25, 2015, 08:48:09 PM

I'll be at the Mile and at the Short Track on Saturday night. I have a seat for the Mile in section NN row 1. I tend to be a Rail bird. The seating for the Short Track is open, so I'll probably be seated in the first row there as well. I think I'll be camping at the campground in the Fairgrounds. At least, that's my plan right now.

We'll make sure @ least one of us will be in a Guzzi T-shirt Crust-ola. We'll be @ the short track too.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #11 on:** August 25, 2015, 08:53:43 PM »

Quote from: Daniel Kalal on August 25, 2015, 06:21:48 PM

Likely, I'll be in the pits with the LBM (Ducati) team. Incidentally, Troy Bayliss is planning on being there--I certainly wouldn't count on him riding, but he's a fair bit more competitive than your normal person, so who knows? If he can ride at all, he'll be out there. Meanwhile, Johnny Lewis has been looking really good, so expect good things from #10. I'll also be at Charlotte, NC this weekend--that's a big round track that ought to be interesting.

We'll be looking for you. You may want to wear a disguise.

LowRyter · « **Reply #12 on:** August 26, 2015, 06:33:09 PM »

I couldn't resist. One more time.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #13 on:** August 26, 2015, 06:42:40 PM »

Gettin' pumped Johnny!

LowRyter · « **Reply #14 on:** August 26, 2015, 06:58:46 PM »

I'm thinking we should slab it through St Louis and have lunch on The Hill.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #15 on:** August 26, 2015, 07:02:41 PM »

Ragazzi's? or Charlie Gitto's?

What should I cook on the egg this year? Salmonella & Tri-tip again? Baby Backs? Pork Butt with horseradish and sauerkraut?

LowRyter · « **Reply #16 on:** August 26, 2015, 07:18:14 PM »

Charlie's is only open for dinner.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #17 on:** August 26, 2015, 07:35:32 PM »

Quote from: LowRyter on August 26, 2015, 07:18:14 PM

Charlie's is only open for dinner.

Ever been to Ragazzi's ?

LowRyter · « **Reply #18 on:** August 26, 2015, 07:57:48 PM »

nope.

I'd love Spaghetti Carbonara ... not sure I could still ride a 100 miles.

Bonafide Bob · « **Reply #19 on:** August 26, 2015, 08:00:31 PM »

I know I am looking forward to a Cozy Dog at the track.
Bob

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #20 on:** August 26, 2015, 08:52:22 PM »

Quote from: LowRyter on August 26, 2015, 07:57:48 PM

nope.

I'd love Spaghetti Carbonara ... not sure I could still ride a 100 miles.

I usually just get whatever is on the board for a special, can't go wrong.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #21 on:** August 26, 2015, 08:54:06 PM »

Quote from: Bonafide Bob on August 26, 2015, 08:00:31 PM

I know I am looking forward to a Cozy Dog at the track.
Bob

Steak sammich and a cold Stag beer for me

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Author Topic: Labor Day Springfield Mile (Read 6265 times)