roll call: Moto GP Austin - Page 3

G-Rex · 04-22-2013, 10:11 AM

I finally got home around 1am! Damn traffic was stupid!

Getting out of Austin was easy, as the Texas DPS Challenger pursuit car they had on display at the track was right in front of us on 130. He was doing 95 so we just picked up on his draft. lol

Once we hit Temple, traffic came to a screeching halt and stayed that way until Hillsboro. 3 hours to go 70 miles. WTF man.

Lane closures all over the place between Austin and Dallas. I was ready to beat people.

It was good seeing everyone I caught up with over the weekend! Ed, no problem hauling Deidra around. Although I think the BMW spoiled her. I doubt you'll be able to get her on the Aprilia now.

Krabill · 04-22-2013, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by G-Rex

Lane closures all over the place between Austin and Dallas. I was ready to beat people.

I had my co-pilot working the gps overtime finding us back roads to get around all the stopped traffic between Austin and Dallas. Even accidentally wound up right in the middle of the mess in West, TX (fertilizer explosion site). There were cops EVERYWHERE, fire trucks, etc. all over that little town. The streets were blocked off with temporary concrete barricades. Spooky. Made it through, though. One more re-route around a blockage right in Dallas, then smooth sailing the rest of the way, but it still took 2 hours longer to get home than it did to get to Austin because of the traffic.

RACER X · 04-22-2013, 10:59 AM

oh yeah we met Keith Code at our hotel

people on other forums, saw Nicky and Colin down on 6th street Sat night

RACER X · 04-22-2013, 11:46 AM

COTA site says nearby 132'000 people

azoomm · 04-23-2013, 10:37 AM

Sorry I didn't get out to see y'all. This was the first time I've been to a GP with family. I used all my passes on them. I thought it was a big deal meeting Rossi. Then later that afternoon I got to hang out with him while with my daughter, Aimee and Steve (sister and BIL). I thought by brother-in-law's head was going to explode

A few crappy pictures: https://www.icloud.com/photostream/#A85qXGF1Gq9Ayb

Porkchop · 04-23-2013, 11:01 AM

Wow Zoom... awesome pictures. I thought I was lucky to talk to Pedrosa in the parking lot and high five Rossi through a chain link fence last year at Indy. In retrospect... not as cool.

BTW. Who is the guy on the right? Looks eerily similar to my D.O.C. president Chris??

azoomm · 04-23-2013, 11:33 AM

Can't see the pic, assuming its the one of me and Vale. The guy on his left is Max. That's his best friend and personal assistant.

Trip · 04-23-2013, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

The guy on his left is Max. That's his homosexual life partner.

fixed....

G-Rex · 04-23-2013, 12:26 PM

Cool pictures Moira! Bummed I didn't get to catch up with you to say hi while I was in town!

I saw your picture with Rossi posted on FB while I was at the track and I was thinking..well, I won't say what I called you in my head.

azoomm · 04-23-2013, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by G-Rex

Cool pictures Moira! Bummed I didn't get to catch up with you to say hi while I was in town!

I saw your picture with Rossi posted on FB while I was at the track and I was thinking..well, I won't say what I called you in my head.

I know, I know

I don't usually get autographs. But, I had worn my SIC hat that day. I took it off and handed it to him. He held it for a moment, BEEMED then hugged me. He signed the brim. It tugged at my heart.

04-22-2013, 10:11 AM	#21
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	I finally got home around 1am! Damn traffic was stupid! Getting out of Austin was easy, as the Texas DPS Challenger pursuit car they had on display at the track was right in front of us on 130. He was doing 95 so we just picked up on his draft. lol Once we hit Temple, traffic came to a screeching halt and stayed that way until Hillsboro. 3 hours to go 70 miles. WTF man. Lane closures all over the place between Austin and Dallas. I was ready to beat people. It was good seeing everyone I caught up with over the weekend! Ed, no problem hauling Deidra around. Although I think the BMW spoiled her. I doubt you'll be able to get her on the Aprilia now. __________________

04-22-2013, 10:59 AM	#23
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	oh yeah we met Keith Code at our hotel people on other forums, saw Nicky and Colin down on 6th street Sat night __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

04-22-2013, 11:46 AM	#24
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	COTA site says nearby 132'000 people __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

04-23-2013, 11:01 AM	#26
Porkchop 125GP Champion Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worthington, OH Moto: Empty Garage Posts: 3,418	Wow Zoom... awesome pictures. I thought I was lucky to talk to Pedrosa in the parking lot and high five Rossi through a chain link fence last year at Indy. In retrospect... not as cool. BTW. Who is the guy on the right? Looks eerily similar to my D.O.C. president Chris?? __________________ *Coming soon? 2010 Ducati Monster 696 - Sold 1984 Honda VF500F - Sold 1999 Yamaha R6 - Sold

04-23-2013, 12:26 PM	#29
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	Cool pictures Moira! Bummed I didn't get to catch up with you to say hi while I was in town! I saw your picture with Rossi posted on FB while I was at the track and I was thinking..well, I won't say what I called you in my head. __________________

04-23-2013, 10:37 AM	#25
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	Sorry I didn't get out to see y'all. This was the first time I've been to a GP with family. I used all my passes on them. I thought it was a big deal meeting Rossi. Then later that afternoon I got to hang out with him while with my daughter, Aimee and Steve (sister and BIL). I thought by brother-in-law's head was going to explode A few crappy pictures: https://www.icloud.com/photostream/#A85qXGF1Gq9Ayb

04-23-2013, 11:33 AM	#27
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	Can't see the pic, assuming its the one of me and Vale. The guy on his left is Max. That's his best friend and personal assistant.