I know i'll be there for sure!

http://www.montereyherald.com/mld/montereyherald/sports/9440631.htm

:headbang: I'm getting my tix ASAP

See yas there. :mrgreen:

maaaan,im going to schedule my vacation time around that. what month is it goin to be there?

maaaan,im going to schedule my vacation time around that. what month is it goin to be there?

ditto, and where can I buy tickets?

There's a rumor that this event will be held July 8-10th, 2k5, but its not official yet. wont know for a while yet on next years schedule, month or two anyhow.

You can get tix once its confirmed on laguna secas site im pretty sure. :)

thanks GeNeRaL. :D

actually. i just read this:

Laguna Hotels Fill & Tickets On Sale
construction slated to begin in december
by dean adams
Friday, August 20, 2004
The track hasn't passed an FIM homologation and the event is based on an agreement "in principle" but that hasn't stopped people from getting into the USGP spirit. Laguna Seca started selling tickets for the 2005 USGP yesterday. And even, yes, PADDOCK PASSES for the event.

We found the availability of paddock passes at a MotoGP event to be a little hard to believe since the paddock in MotoGP is like that in F1: if you don't work there, or know someone at rights holder Dorna, you're not getting anywhere close to the action.

But, a quick phone call to the Laguna ticket office confirmed that they are indeed selling tickets and paddock passes for the 2005 USGP. A three day ticket costs $90 and a paddock pass $25 more. "Big dog" tickets with hospitality and parking will go on sale later.

We quizzed the ticket agent we contacted about what exactly one would get for access with a paddock pass at the USGP; she said "About the same access as you had at World Superbike: access to the cold pit and area around the garages." Many people feel that the lack of paddock access is what killed the first Laguna Seca USGP; and it will be interesting to see if this is fixed this time (don't bet on it).

In other Laguna Seca USGP news, many area hotels are already filling up for the "in principle" event; several Soup-heads report you could sit and watch big blocks of rooms fill up in Monterey on-line last night.

Some Monterey hotel-owners have flicked into gouge-mode and are tripling room rates for that weekend (Is there a special room in hell for these people? We can only hope). Get a confirmation fax if you're calling; we've learned the hard way that verbal confirmation codes are worthless.

Laguna Seca insiders say that construction in the Rainey turn area, turn two and even in the hump of turn one is slated to begin in November.

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I'm gonna call BS on paddock passes. from what im told, dorna has strict policies about the paddock. it's nothing like AMA. i have a feeling people will be getting their money back for those...

ok apparently pit passes are legit...

Laguna Seca GM: Paddock Passes Are A Reality
by dean adams
Monday, August 23, 2004
Laguna Seca GM Gill Campbell said today in a phone call to SuperBikePlanet that Laguna Seca is selling paddock passes to the 2005 USGP based on a special arrangement with Dorna, rights holder to the GP series.

In Europe and at previous Laguna Seca GPs, paddock access is/was abysmal, and many feel was the final nail in the coffin of the USGP in America. When World Superbike entered the scene in 1995 attendance at Laguna shot up, thanks to WSC's open paddock policy.

Campbell negotiated a special agreement with Dorna for Laguna to offer paddock access. "It will be similar to World Superbike where we offered a limited number of paddock access passes to fans, giving similar access that they've had at World Superbike," Campbell said via analog communicating device.

"Dorna understand that in America's it's a much different picture in terms of the race fan and what that fan is accustomed to in terms of access. Paddock access is important."

Campbell said that changes to the track for the USGP will begin as soon as possible after Laguna's final 2004 event in October, and she estimates that it will take 45 days to complete the changes. From obtaining the permits to completing the work, Campbell hopes the track will be ready for a second inspection in the early part of 2005.


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Bought my passes, i wouldn't dare miss this event!