Those of you coming to Lawrenceburg today be prepared to grab a hard left, then a right, after you enter the fairgrounds outer parking lot from US 50. The American Federation of Riders (all 30 or so of them) have commandeered the entire midway for the weekend. As I understand it, they'll let campers enter the midway for the token fee of twenty bucks. If you park in the outer parking lot and would like to walk through the midway enroute to the grandstand, that will only set you back ten bucks per. Sooooo, I invite you to join me and my Silverado over in the vicinity of the motorcycle track, behind the main (covered) grandstand and then proceed on foot to one of the spectator entrances or on over to the pit entrance.

I don't know what the bikers have planned for car haulers and any others using the road to the pit area. We shall see what we shall see.

Weather here........oh yeh, couldn't be better as of right now (noon).

Quoted in part: In this depressed economy, I think we'll see more and more innovative ways to separate race fans and other event goers from their $$. The Vigo Co (Terre Haute) Fair Board and their $10 fee to park a RV and now this nonsense. I realize the track operators have no control of such situations, but there are opportunists everywhere. Sort of like going to Wal-Mart on Saturday morning where organizations have found it's easier to teach kids to beg rather than work for their needs. What's next? The town of Clear Creek making Fairfax a toll road on Friday? The owner of
the property next to the railroad at Kokomo putting parking meters in for Sunday? A toll gate on old 67 in Paragon?

We had a BARC cook out planned until Dave told us about this. Apparently it's a worthwhile function and maybe a few of them will stumble in and become fans!
Anyhow, I'm bringing my grandson for the first time and he is pumped! Me too.

Any thoughts on who may be there in a sprint?
Who will be pulling double duty, Coons, Hmiel, Darland, Westfall...

Chad Boat should be in both.

I just got back from The 'Burg. After hearing and seeing what is happening I turned tale and came.I can see this as a very confusing and uncomfortable evening.

I ate lunch at Buffalo Soutwest Cafe and the bartender said they are expecting 400 Bikes. Where will everyone park.

If they have a crowd as large as Bloomington for their track and considering The 'Burg is a lot larger track, they will be parking cars on US 50.

My question is, who caused this conflict of interest? If The Burg scheduled this race knowing about the bike ride, shame them. If the Fairgrounds scheduled against the track,knowing there was a major event scheduled, then shame on the Fairgrounds.

The racing was good at Bloomington and I was looking forward to another good night, but with situation as it is, I pass.

I also noticed that there were very few blankets down and a considerable lack of campers that you have for a major show.Where will all the campers park that usually park by the shelter area?

It will be interesting to see what happens.

There is PLENTY of parking out in the fields by the motorcycle track. You are getting worked up over nothing. It is not the first time they have had that AFR ride during the races by any means.

If you aren't bringing a camper or RV then why are you worried about it? Go park, find a seat and enjoy the races! What is the big deal? Yes, it will be confusing to some people, but it shouldn't be a deal breaker by any means, expecially if you know in advance to simply drive in the fairgrounds and GO TO THE LEFT.

BTW - The city owns the entire fairgrounds INCLUDING the track. They call the shots.

Don
You drove all the way from Indy and you won't go to the race because of a couple hundred bikers? If the lots get full(which I doubt) I am sure something could be done to shuttle people to and from the Casino lots down the street. I'm leaving for the Burg in just a few.

There is PLENTY of parking out in the fields by the motorcycle track. You are getting worked up over nothing. It is not the first time they have had that AFR ride during the races by any means.

If you aren't bringing a camper or RV then why are you worried about it? Go park, find a seat and enjoy the races! What is the big deal? Yes, it will be confusing to some people, but it shouldn't be a deal breaker by any means, expecially if you know in advance to simply drive in the fairgrounds and GO TO THE LEFT.

No I drove from Bloomington. Why was this double use of the fairgrounds not announced in advance?

Hell, if the Lawrwenceburg gestopo are going to accuse me of drug possession,what do you think will happen with 400 bikers. It could be fun.


You might be right, maybe I should stay to see the excitement in the Midway. Might be better than the race.