Laguna Seca Group Buy - Sign up now

Dana Swenson · 02-19-2008, 07:07 PM

After some collaboration with the Laguna Raceway team, we have come up with 3 great discounted group buy packages to the 2008 Red Bull MotoGP at Laguna Seca, Salinas, CA on July 18th-20th. We basically have unlimited availability, so please have your friends PM me and I will send them order forms ASAP. FYI - Hospitality Tents during the race are still sold out, but they will let me know if they can find extra space... They are willing to throw in some free-bees depending on how many sign up, so please let your friends know.

July 18th-20th - http://www.laguna-seca.com/Tickets/i...ets&EventID=22

Package A - Normal Price - $230, VFRworld - $195...
3 Day General Admission Pass, Paddock Pass, Group VIP Parking, Group Grandstand seating on Turn 4! This option is best if you want to get a hotel room on your own.

Package B - Normal Price $280, VFRworld - $235...
Includes everything in A + 2 nights (Fri+Sat) Group Camping Area, minus the VIP parking (because camping including parking at your site for 2 bikes)

Package C - Normal Price $330, VFRworld - $280...
Includes everything in A + 3 nights (Thu+Fri+Sat) Group Camping Area, minus the VIP parking (because camping including parking at your site for 2 bikes)

*all orders will be subject to a $6 ticketing fee

I am planning on having at least 1 car or SUV at the group camp ground, so bring some exta $$ to fill the coolers with beer, wine, snacks and maybe even some BBQ. We'll worry about that later.

++++++Please PM me with your email address so I can send you the PDF order form. I will update this thread and add your names to the list so we can track the VFRworld members.+++++

Dana Swenson · 02-21-2008, 11:12 AM

FYI - here is the mailing address for your order forms, unless you plan on faxing it in.

Attn: Jason Cordoba
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
PO Box 2078 Monterey, CA 93942
1021 Monterey-Salinas Highway Salinas, CA 93908

As of right now, there are at least 10 people or so ready to buy, and are getting their friends in line too. Please tell all of your friends so we can make this first time a success and get even better deals in the future!

Dana Swenson · 02-21-2008, 12:27 PM

FYI - Hotel info from the folks at Laguna:

In regards to particular hotels, we have our hotel partners listed here: www.laguna-seca.com/travel

There is a new very large hotel opening up on Cannery Row in May, called “Intercontinental The Clement Monterey”. They just came aboard as a partner. Our hotel partners are properties have agreed to a set of terms that we put in place to prevent our fans from being gouged (for lack of a better term) on the big event weekends. It all stems from the MotoGP event, being the largest event in the county; some properties were taking advantage of the occupancy rates and making it very expensive for our fans. Our hotel partners will not do that. Now, having said that, the Monterey Peninsula is a premier tourist location and room rates often do reflect that status. What I’ve found is that many folks will stay in Salinas, or Watsonville even Santa Cruz. It’s not a far ride at all, and typically room rates are less expensive.

reg71 · 02-21-2008, 02:12 PM

I'm interested but the problem I am running into is that the hotels that are partners are all booked. the hotels that aren't partners are price gouging. $250++ per night for roach motel in Salinas. If they are gonna be like that I'll probably not stay for the whole 3 days so I'll just get general admit and mess around on Sunday then watch the race and leave like I did last year. I just don't have the extra dough to drop $1000 for a weekend... I am gonna discuss it further with my wife. I may do the camping thing but I'm pretty sure she won't. Tori also is not interested in camping.

derstuka · 02-21-2008, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reg71

I'm interested but the problem I am running into is that the hotels that are partners are all booked. the hotels that aren't partners are price gouging. $250++ per night for roach motel in Salinas. If they are gonna be like that I'll probably not stay for the whole 3 days so I'll just get general admit and mess around on Sunday then watch the race and leave like I did last year. I just don't have the extra dough to drop $1000 for a weekend... I am gonna discuss it further with my wife. I may do the camping thing but I'm pretty sure she won't. Tori also is not interested in camping.

Reg, we got gang-raped for $250+ a night on the weekend in Salinas at the '05 races....we thought it was for the whole weekend. Never again. I don't care if I have to drive an hour, spending $700+ for 3 nights was preposterous. I could have took a 5-day cruise to mexico for that...not to mention donated a lot of money to strippers!

NorcalBoy · 02-21-2008, 02:55 PM

If you are interested in camping (Reg, I know you have a problem with that avenue....) I might be able to see if I can help you guys out, not positive but maybe I can see if I can do something......

Dana Swenson · 02-22-2008, 01:07 PM

We are starting off pretty strong. There are at least a dozen people making sure they can take the time off that I will be adding to this list soon. Keep putting the word out there!

1. Dana Swenson
2. Friend Alex from Boston
3. Friend Matt from Boston
4. JP55
5. Darth Bling
6. Hyphen
7. Hyphen's friend 1
8. Hyphen's friend 2
9.
10.
11.
12.

Dana Swenson · 02-25-2008, 10:42 AM

Hope everyone had a great weekend. I spent part of mine installing my new Givi wing rack. Those instructions are TERRIBLE!

I just wanted to see if anyone had any more questions about the group buy, or if there is anything you would like that isnt currently included in the package.

Hotel Searchers: Have you thought about renting an RV? Look into it a little more, and if it looks good I will see if I can get them to include RV parking in the cost of one of the packages...

Dana Swenson · 02-27-2008, 05:55 PM

Hey everyone...

FYI - I'm traveling to Barcelona on Friday through next Sunday, so I wont have a lot of access to email. Please email me tonight or tomorrow morning if you want the order form - dswenson@techtarget.com.

If you can't get in touch with me, try shooting a PM to one of the guys on the list and I'm sure they would be happy to forward the form over.

Thanks,
Dana

Dana Swenson · 03-10-2008, 02:40 PM

Hi everyone,

Barcelona was a friggin blast. SOOO many crazy eropean model bikes that I have never seen before. I was especially fond of Honda's big Africa Twin. Tons of VFRs out there too, even a forrest green 3rd gen which I have never seen. Tons of little 50cc and 125cc CBRs and Aprilias as well.

I just sent out about 6 or 7 more oder forms, so we are off to a good start here. I am swamped with work, but I will touch base with the people at Laguna this week for an official update.

Let me know if you have any questions, and make sure you send me an email address if you'd like an order form. Feel free to pass them along to friends too!

Dana

drewl · 03-10-2008, 03:48 PM

Not to hijack your thread, but...For those who cannot/will not rent a room or do not want to camp...is there a package just for admission? Maybe we can crash somewhere out of the area and ride to the races. Just a thought.

Dana Swenson · 03-10-2008, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewl

Not to hijack your thread, but...For those who cannot/will not rent a room or do not want to camp...is there a package just for admission? Maybe we can crash somewhere out of the area and ride to the races. Just a thought.

Yup, Package A does not include camping but does include VIP parking...

drewl · 03-10-2008, 08:16 PM

How many would be interested in pkg A?

speed · 03-11-2008, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewl

Not to hijack your thread, but...For those who cannot/will not rent a room or do not want to camp...is there a package just for admission? Maybe we can crash somewhere out of the area and ride to the races. Just a thought.

Hey thats an idea, im interested

Dana Swenson · 03-11-2008, 05:16 PM

Latest feedback from the Laguna people:

***We need to start sending those order forms in ASAP***

-The most urgent piece of this whole thing is the paddock pass. Those are a limited number and will eventually sell out.
-Although the Premier Camping Section is sold out, there is plenty of space elsewhere so that isnt a concern yet.
-VIP Parking is for bikes only. There is another lot for cars and a free shuttle to the track, so no worries for those bringing the cages.
-If we do not excede 20 total orders this first time, dont worry. We can merge into another group if that hapens and swing for the fences next year.

Thanks,
Dana

Dana Swenson · 03-24-2008, 10:52 AM

FYI - this is still alive and there is still availability. Please PM me with your email address if you'd like an order form!

Dana Swenson · 06-10-2008, 03:28 PM

BACK FROM THE DEAD!!!

Hope everyone is well. FYI - Just got some feedback from our friends at Laguna. Tickets are still available, but need to be sent in ASAP.

They are going to process all the orders at once on June 20th.

Cheers,
Dana

SLOVFR · 06-10-2008, 07:55 PM

How about those accommodation's Norcal??

Dana Swenson · 06-11-2008, 10:00 AM

Hotels are pretty much spent. I'm flying back from Boston that Friday morning so I'm pretty much useless...

Dana Swenson · 06-20-2008, 04:27 PM

Hello,

Hope everyone is doing well. TO EVERYONE WHO SENT IN AN ORDER - please email me at dswenson@techtarget.com and confirm how many tickets you ordered and which package. I need to put together a final head count.

Thanks,
Dana

kinome79 · 06-20-2008, 05:58 PM

Is monday too late for a final OK, because I'd have to check with the boss on getting the time off.

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02-19-2008, 07:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dana Swenson Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Last Online: 07-29-2008 01:16 PM Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Discount MotoGP tickets - July 18th-20th, Laguna Seca, Salinas, CA After some collaboration with the Laguna Raceway team, we have come up with 3 great discounted group buy packages to the 2008 Red Bull MotoGP at Laguna Seca, Salinas, CA on July 18th-20th. We basically have unlimited availability, so please have your friends PM me and I will send them order forms ASAP. FYI - Hospitality Tents during the race are still sold out, but they will let me know if they can find extra space... They are willing to throw in some free-bees depending on how many sign up, so please let your friends know. July 18th-20th - http://www.laguna-seca.com/Tickets/i...ets&EventID=22 Package A - Normal Price - $230, VFRworld - $195... 3 Day General Admission Pass, Paddock Pass, Group VIP Parking, Group Grandstand seating on Turn 4! This option is best if you want to get a hotel room on your own. Package B - Normal Price $280, VFRworld - $235... Includes everything in A + 2 nights (Fri+Sat) Group Camping Area, minus the VIP parking (because camping including parking at your site for 2 bikes) Package C - Normal Price $330, VFRworld - $280... Includes everything in A + 3 nights (Thu+Fri+Sat) Group Camping Area, minus the VIP parking (because camping including parking at your site for 2 bikes) all orders will be subject to a $6 ticketing fee I am planning on having at least 1 car or SUV at the group camp ground, so bring some exta $$ to fill the coolers with beer, wine, snacks and maybe even some BBQ. We'll worry about that later. ++++++Please PM me with your email address so I can send you the PDF order form. I will update this thread and add your names to the list so we can track the VFRworld members.+++++ Last edited by Dana Swenson; 03-10-2008 at 02:41 PM. Reason: Simplified title*

02-21-2008, 02:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
reg71 Squidleyous Maximus Join Date: Feb 2006 Last Online: Yesterday 10:38 AM Location: Central Coast, CA - Find Me! My Ride: 1998 VFR 800, 2003 YZ 450 F, 1990 Suzuki DR 100 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 4,427 Thanks: 4 Thanked 43 Times in 31 Posts	I'm interested but the problem I am running into is that the hotels that are partners are all booked. the hotels that aren't partners are price gouging. $250++ per night for roach motel in Salinas. If they are gonna be like that I'll probably not stay for the whole 3 days so I'll just get general admit and mess around on Sunday then watch the race and leave like I did last year. I just don't have the extra dough to drop $1000 for a weekend... I am gonna discuss it further with my wife. I may do the camping thing but I'm pretty sure she won't. Tori also is not interested in camping. __________________ _____________________________________________________ Reg71 - Central Coast, CA 98 VFR 800 - 5G Brotherhood

02-21-2008, 02:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
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02-22-2008, 01:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dana Swenson Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Last Online: 07-29-2008 01:16 PM Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	We are starting off pretty strong. There are at least a dozen people making sure they can take the time off that I will be adding to this list soon. Keep putting the word out there! 1. Dana Swenson 2. Friend Alex from Boston 3. Friend Matt from Boston 4. JP55 5. Darth Bling 6. Hyphen 7. Hyphen's friend 1 8. Hyphen's friend 2 9. 10. 11. 12. Last edited by Dana Swenson; 02-25-2008 at 11:26 AM.

02-21-2008, 11:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dana Swenson Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Last Online: 07-29-2008 01:16 PM Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	FYI - here is the mailing address for your order forms, unless you plan on faxing it in. Attn: Jason Cordoba Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca PO Box 2078 Monterey, CA 93942 1021 Monterey-Salinas Highway Salinas, CA 93908 As of right now, there are at least 10 people or so ready to buy, and are getting their friends in line too. Please tell all of your friends so we can make this first time a success and get even better deals in the future!

02-21-2008, 12:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dana Swenson Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Last Online: 07-29-2008 01:16 PM Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	FYI - Hotel info from the folks at Laguna: In regards to particular hotels, we have our hotel partners listed here: www.laguna-seca.com/travel There is a new very large hotel opening up on Cannery Row in May, called “Intercontinental The Clement Monterey”. They just came aboard as a partner. Our hotel partners are properties have agreed to a set of terms that we put in place to prevent our fans from being gouged (for lack of a better term) on the big event weekends. It all stems from the MotoGP event, being the largest event in the county; some properties were taking advantage of the occupancy rates and making it very expensive for our fans. Our hotel partners will not do that. Now, having said that, the Monterey Peninsula is a premier tourist location and room rates often do reflect that status. What I’ve found is that many folks will stay in Salinas, or Watsonville even Santa Cruz. It’s not a far ride at all, and typically room rates are less expensive.

02-25-2008, 10:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
Dana Swenson Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Last Online: 07-29-2008 01:16 PM Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hope everyone had a great weekend. I spent part of mine installing my new Givi wing rack. Those instructions are TERRIBLE! I just wanted to see if anyone had any more questions about the group buy, or if there is anything you would like that isnt currently included in the package. Hotel Searchers: Have you thought about renting an RV? Look into it a little more, and if it looks good I will see if I can get them to include RV parking in the cost of one of the packages...

02-27-2008, 05:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dana Swenson Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Last Online: 07-29-2008 01:16 PM Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hey everyone... FYI - I'm traveling to Barcelona on Friday through next Sunday, so I wont have a lot of access to email. Please email me tonight or tomorrow morning if you want the order form - dswenson@techtarget.com. If you can't get in touch with me, try shooting a PM to one of the guys on the list and I'm sure they would be happy to forward the form over. Thanks, Dana

03-10-2008, 02:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dana Swenson Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Last Online: 07-29-2008 01:16 PM Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi everyone, Barcelona was a friggin blast. SOOO many crazy eropean model bikes that I have never seen before. I was especially fond of Honda's big Africa Twin. Tons of VFRs out there too, even a forrest green 3rd gen which I have never seen. Tons of little 50cc and 125cc CBRs and Aprilias as well. I just sent out about 6 or 7 more oder forms, so we are off to a good start here. I am swamped with work, but I will touch base with the people at Laguna this week for an official update. Let me know if you have any questions, and make sure you send me an email address if you'd like an order form. Feel free to pass them along to friends too! Dana

03-10-2008, 03:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
drewl Philosphical Adviser Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: Today 01:50 AM Location: Susanville, Ca - Find Me! My Ride: 2000 VFR 800 fi View my Photo Gallery Posts: 2,485 Thanks: 44 Thanked 93 Times in 68 Posts	Not to hijack your thread, but...For those who cannot/will not rent a room or do not want to camp...is there a package just for admission? Maybe we can crash somewhere out of the area and ride to the races. Just a thought. __________________ Shop Steward:Chat Hooers Union, Local 151

03-10-2008, 08:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
drewl Philosphical Adviser Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: Today 01:50 AM Location: Susanville, Ca - Find Me! My Ride: 2000 VFR 800 fi View my Photo Gallery Posts: 2,485 Thanks: 44 Thanked 93 Times in 68 Posts	How many would be interested in pkg A? __________________ Shop Steward:Chat Hooers Union, Local 151

03-11-2008, 05:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
Dana Swenson Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Last Online: 07-29-2008 01:16 PM Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Latest feedback from the Laguna people: *We need to start sending those order forms in ASAP* -The most urgent piece of this whole thing is the paddock pass. Those are a limited number and will eventually sell out. -Although the Premier Camping Section is sold out, there is plenty of space elsewhere so that isnt a concern yet. -VIP Parking is for bikes only. There is another lot for cars and a free shuttle to the track, so no worries for those bringing the cages. -If we do not excede 20 total orders this first time, dont worry. We can merge into another group if that hapens and swing for the fences next year. Thanks, Dana

03-24-2008, 10:52 AM	#16 (permalink)
Dana Swenson Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Last Online: 07-29-2008 01:16 PM Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	FYI - this is still alive and there is still availability. Please PM me with your email address if you'd like an order form!

06-10-2008, 03:28 PM	#17 (permalink)
Dana Swenson Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Last Online: 07-29-2008 01:16 PM Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	BACK FROM THE DEAD!!! Hope everyone is well. FYI - Just got some feedback from our friends at Laguna. Tickets are still available, but need to be sent in ASAP. They are going to process all the orders at once on June 20th. Cheers, Dana

06-10-2008, 07:55 PM	#18 (permalink)
SLOVFR Uber Guru Join Date: Oct 2006 Last Online: Yesterday 06:33 PM Location: Pismo Beach Ca. - Find Me! My Ride: 97 vfr 750 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,180 Thanks: 16 Thanked 27 Times in 19 Posts	How about those accommodation's Norcal??

06-11-2008, 10:00 AM	#19 (permalink)
Dana Swenson Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Last Online: 07-29-2008 01:16 PM Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hotels are pretty much spent. I'm flying back from Boston that Friday morning so I'm pretty much useless...

06-20-2008, 04:27 PM	#20 (permalink)
Dana Swenson Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Last Online: 07-29-2008 01:16 PM Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello, Hope everyone is doing well. TO EVERYONE WHO SENT IN AN ORDER - please email me at dswenson@techtarget.com and confirm how many tickets you ordered and which package. I need to put together a final head count. Thanks, Dana

06-20-2008, 05:58 PM	#21 (permalink)
kinome79 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Last Online: 10-03-2008 09:55 AM Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Is monday too late for a final OK, because I'd have to check with the boss on getting the time off.