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Rocketsprink
| | Posted on Monday, January 09, 2006 - 04:50 pm: | 
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I just got my Fuell Mag and upon reading the fine print under the Homecoming dinky article it says "
Tickets to AMA Suzuki Superbike Doubleheader at Road America will be for sale only on Friday, June 2 at the Buell Motorcycle Company in East Troy". Now, if that's how it's being handled, that is really stupid. No pre registering? No host Hotel or Dealership? Not doing a hospitality area? And if they are, how do they know I even own a Buell? Can anyone walk in? Maybe there is more information coming, but it doesn't say so in the article. What if you can't make it to the factory? Get your tickets on-line or whatever. BUT, what if when you purchase your tickets at the factory they give you a "PASS" for the hospitality area then? How about the people that don't get their tickets there?! What if this rant is a huge waste of time and all the answers are out there!?
If someone knows, please share. But, as I said above, if this is how it's being done, it's really stupid. IMO. |
Crusty
| | Posted on Monday, January 09, 2006 - 06:26 pm: |
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Homecoming is free this year, and you're bitching? How do the teeth on that gift horse look, anyway? |
Coolice
| | Posted on Monday, January 09, 2006 - 06:41 pm: |
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Hey Rocco, Now the local clubs should step up and plan ONE event/ride etc per day and at nite a central gathering spot. Maybe a secret ride, with a "fun" ending. We are fortunate to live close to the factory and the Kettle, lets show it off. |
Cochise
| | Posted on Monday, January 09, 2006 - 06:58 pm: |
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I'd love to join some folks for some good riding, I should be there barring a job that I haven't applied for yet. |
Dana P.
| | Posted on Monday, January 09, 2006 - 07:36 pm: |
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Coolice.... Rocco,Cosmo,Naughty and I are riding to the factory and then from there up to Elkhart to check into are Hotel and maybe catch some Qualifying. Thats the plan as of now anyways. We are already payed up for are room there and due to check in on Friday. Good time to get close to the racers and such. If anyone wants to join us and wants to find a room up there it'll be fun. |
Rocketsprink
| | Posted on Monday, January 09, 2006 - 07:58 pm: |
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Hey Crusty, what the hell is exactly free? A tour of the plant? Big frickin' deal. That's free anytime. Last I looked you still have to pay for the race tickets. Nothing mentioned about a dinner or lunch or anything like in the past. Also no hospitality area mentioned like in the past. There is one mentioned for Daytona....SO that being said, unless they haven't released ALL the information, what exactly is free that can't be done ANYTIME for free. I'm not looking for a hand out. I'm more than willing to pay for the extras, but apparently there are none. |
Cataract2
| | Posted on Monday, January 09, 2006 - 08:03 pm: |
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Rocket, give it time before going off. The very least you could e-mail BRAG about it to find out more.
I am thinking about trying to make this Homecoming this year before I join the military. Have to see how things go. |
Rocketsprink
| | Posted on Monday, January 09, 2006 - 08:11 pm: |
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First, I'm not going off. Ask my friends... this is tame. Anyway, I'm only looking knowing we won't hear anything until what....April. Not a lot of time for people to plan. Me? I've got my plans already made. Just want some more information and was hoping someone here knew something. God knows there won't be anything on Buells Website until the last minute an usual. All I know is if this was a HOG event, it would be set in stone by now. And due to the fact that the 2 ladies running all this are basically doing it in their spare time because they also run the HOG event set ups, I'm not expecting much more info. |
Dana P.
| | Posted on Monday, January 09, 2006 - 08:26 pm: |
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Crusty, Cataract things last year and prior years were more just a little more drawn out for us. Host hotel,Host dealer,Tickets were paid for and you could pick them up on any of the events days,Hospitality tent at the races,a dinner during one of the nights.Now some of these thing yes may surface but when the next Fuell mag that is April?? That doesn't give people from out town enough leway to set up vacation from there jobs.... just not enough to bite your teeth into yet. |
Ghostrider
| | Posted on Monday, January 09, 2006 - 10:42 pm: |
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Well, have they announced who Peggy's replacement is yet? I know they were looking for a long time but never heard the end of that. Anybody know? I haven't gotten a Fuell in months. I'll have to call and see what's up with that. |
Dana P.
| | Posted on Monday, January 09, 2006 - 11:28 pm: |
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No replacement yet to my Knowledge. |
Mikej
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 08:52 am: |
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http://www.buell.com/en_us/news_events/pressrelease.asp
quote:2006 News
Currently there is no news listed for this year. Please check back as this section is frequently updated.
Please select a previous year to view archived news.
http://www.buell.com/en_us/brag/adventures/adventures.asp
quote:We will announce our 2006 events early next year, be sure to check back to find out where the BRAG road will lead you.
http://www.roadamerica.com/2006/races.htm
Full details.
quote:AMA • Suzuki Superbike Doubleheader
JUNE 1 - 4, 2006
ORDER TICKETS • RACE SCHEDULE • RACE DAY INFO • AMA WEBSITE
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) sanctions this huge two-wheel event featuring the Superbike Doubleheader, Superstock, Supersport, Formula Extreme, Sidecar and Supermoto classes. In 2005, Neil Hodgson and Matt Mladin were doubleheader winners. Supermoto returns for its second year to compete on the asphalt and dirt Briggs & Stratton Motorplex. The Sentry Insurance Salute to Cycles brings spectators out on the track with their own motorcycles. Pros take to the track with incredible speed and skill. Cheer for your rider or your motorcycle. See Road America as the riders do - track touring for motorcycles only Friday, Saturday and Sunday (additional fee). Makes a great gift and an experience of a lifetime!
Ticket Information
2006 event tickets will be available for purchase after January 1, 2006.
If you are looking to purchase a gift for the holidays, gift cards are available in any dollar amount. The prices for the 2006 AMA event are as follows:
Superticket: $70
(4-day ticket advance purchase only includes event program, deadline to purchase is May 26, 2006)
Thursday: $10
Friday: $20
Saturday: $35
Sunday: $35
Infield parking: $25 (Thursday-Sunday)
Ride the Track
Sentry Insurance Salute to Cycles Parade: $15 if purchased with an Advance Superticket (at time of purchase) / $25 with daily ticket
*All tickets include walk-in access to the paddock, free general parking, children 12 and under are free.
Check out photos from 2005!
I wonder what the possible Buell offering will look like, if there is one to be ...  |
Lastcyclone
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 03:30 pm: |
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Can someone from the area there recomend a resort/hotel for the area around there?
The west bend Inn was not too bad last year, but maybe there is a better or nicer place closer to the track.
Thanks.
It will be fun no matter what is planned. |
Mikej
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 04:07 pm: |
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Look in downtown Elkhart Lake, there's a resort place to stay right on the lake. I think some of the Kenosha folks stayed there last year, check with them at http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/37/83918.html?1136875407 |
Gowindward
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 04:15 pm: |
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Was West Bend a location of choice last year because it was roughly halfway between Elkhart Lake and East Troy? From the you local's would it be best to stay close to East Troy the first couple of days of Homecoming, and then relocate near Elkhart Lake for the weekend races? |
Spiderman
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 04:23 pm: |
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Soooo,
No host hotel?? WTF how we gonna all get drunk together!! |
Dana P.
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 04:33 pm: |
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Mike J
That was myself and NN that stayed at the Ostoff last year. This year we are staying next door at the http://www.vicvill.com/ if interested in finding then go to www.elkhartlake.com |
Coolice
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 05:54 pm: |
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There is a Country Inn and Suites on the exit to the factory at East Troy next to the interstate, use it as the "base" motel. Why not start there for Wed.evening. Thur- Do the factory tour/seminars with Erik and a ride to Milwaukee to the lakefront for dinner. Fri-Have a ride(s) or get a Battletrax set-up,or tour the engine plant. Friday nite a dinner/cookout/party/bikeshow. Then ride to the track area on Sat. Then locate a motel by the track ( thats gonna be tough now), to gather for Sat nite. Appleton is just north........ |
Dana P.
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 06:22 pm: |
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Coolice the Fuell mag says we have to pick up are race tickets Friday at the factory. I guess thats when the seminars and tour takes place. Like I said though things will materialize in coming weeks and next issue of Fuell but it should be drawn out now. Don't matter to me anymore I'll be at the races and staying at a resort that is filled with bikes all weekend of many variety.... Funny thing was last year I didn't see one custom chopper or Harley there unless it was a vintage....COOL!!! |
Dana P.
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 04:21 pm: |
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Ok I just got off the phone with Peggy and asked whats the deal with Homecoming this year. She told me this.
1.) There is no host Hotel this year or Dinner.... Bummer.
2.) There is no dealer events or a host dealer... bummer.
3.) What is being done is Friday lunch at the factory and tours,etc. You can also buy your tickets for the races at the factory that day. Hospitality area for BRAG will be at the races and you must be a BRAG member to enter(I seen many last year that weren't and they still entered.LOL.)
What I'm going to do is buy my tickets on line right through Road America,still be at the factory that day but without having to purchase them that day I'll already have them. Peggy told me that anyone could do the same. |
Spiderman
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 04:32 pm: |
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Well this just blows.
Dana,
are there any sub-plans for a "private" Bueller party?
No dinner or events, they should just call it a Buell factory open house... |
Dana P.
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 04:35 pm: |
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Tony drop me a PM with a number I'll call ya tonight. Its time to show them how its done. |
Rocketsprink
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 04:39 pm: |
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Pretty lazy I think. But, when there isn't any interest on BRAG'S part.....
Is it possible that past events were such a waste that they decided not to do another one? What about my 10 year old son and Father-In-Law that were going to join us? They're not BRAG members. My renewal slip is sitting here and I am considering tossing it. Doesn't seem worth the price for a few 6 page magazines and services I will never use. We'll see I guess. Just really lazy on their part IMHO. |
Bomber
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 04:42 pm: |
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lots of reasons why the decision may have been made, from the sublime to the ridiculous
me, I've got some aces routes planned out in the driftless areas -- be glad to act as tour guide |
Dana P.
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 04:47 pm: |
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Bomber sump'n needs to be done so we'll have to do it ourselves I guess. |
Skeeter_xb
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 08:30 pm: |
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At last years homecoming , we made a stop at siebkins resort. I believe there was an impromptu bike show out back. http://www.greggborland.com/siebkens.html |
Spiderman
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 08:43 pm: |
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Dana,
I PMed ya my number, I will be hittin the hay soon so ya got an hour from now or you can call me tomorrow after 3:30 EST |
Dana P.
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 08:48 pm: |
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Skeeter xb.... Rocketsprink,his wife Cosmo, my wife Naughty Nurse,and myself will be staying right next door from Siebkens at www.vicvill.com and yes there was bike everywhere. Alot of cool stuff to see and heck of alot of parting going on no doubt. If people want to check it out you's might want to find a place in the Elkhart Lake are... no disappointments |
Dana P.
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 08:51 pm: |
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Spidey the number I got is the wrong number.WTF |
Newfie_buell
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 07:30 am: |
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Well in my opinion Dana, Spidey and Dennis showed them how it was done 3 years ago.
I'd love to go but 5 days of riding is just not worth it at this point. Planned events are a lot of work and if the turnout is not there then its not worth doing.
Find a hotel and have a large party. |
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