Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix
Fan Activities for 2010 will be posted prior to the event. Please check back.
2009's Fan Activities included:
YAMAHA SUPERKART EXHIBITION
Before this year's Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix competitors take to the track, some Yamaha Grand Prix legends will gather for a clash of the titans. Kenny Roberts Sr., Wayne Rainey, Eddie Lawson, and Valentino Rossi line up for a Superkarts showdown on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. making the first time all four world champions have the opportunity to be on-track together. Superkarts, built to race on full-size road courses, are powered by Yamaha TZ250 engines and are capable of incredible cornering speeds and acceleration. Something tells us Roberts and Rossi will get up to speed quickly, but Rainey and Lawson may have an advantage since both have previous Superkart experience. In fact, Lawson has muscled a Superkart around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca to a lap time only two and a half seconds slower than Casey Stoner's fastest '08 race lap!
The event is free and the paddock is open to fans after 1:00 p.m. on July 2.
DAY OF STARS - FREE PUBLIC AUCTION
Riders for Health is an International charity that uses motorcycles to save lives in Africa. They are working to make sure all health workers in Africa have access to reliable transportation so they can reach the most isolated people with regular and predictable health care.
A live auction of MotoGP memorabilia is held on Thursday evening at the Turn 4 paddock suites from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.. This is a unique opportunity for the fans to meet MotoGP riders, purchase autographed memorabilia, and support a great cause. Admission to the auction is FREE! Tell your friends!
MOTOGP FAN PARTY PRESENTED BY VITAMIN WATER
Instead of heading back to the hotel or campsite after Friday's practice session, we'd advise making your way over to the Parts Unlimited Hospitality Chalet at Turn 5 for the MotoGP Fan Party from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.. The fun starts as soon as you walk through the door as door prizes include Parts Unlimited gear, Axio backpacks, accommodations at a local waterfront hotel, K&N intakes, GoKart Racer gift certificates, and more. Watch for appearances from some of your favorite riders, as well as the lovely Miss Mazda Raceway girls, and visit with fellow fans.
DUCATI ISLAND
Ducati is as passionate about its fans as the Ducatisti are about their brand, and the OEM proves it every year at the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix via Ducati Island, which features Ducati-only parking, Ducati fashion shows, Ducati performance apparel, and more. To access the incredible parking and hospitality areas, Ducati owners must show their current registration or proof of insurance, but the rest of the Island is open to all. For the techies out there, a Wyotech Garage area highlights the inner workings of Ducati motorcycles through an interactive demonstration by a Ducati-certified mechanic; for fans of the marque's riders, both Nicky Hayden and Casey Stoner will appear to sign autographs, along with AMA Team Ducati rider Larry Pegram. Also watch for the Ducati track walk on Friday, July 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., during which Pegram will narrate a tour of the famous circuit- Corkscrew included, naturally.
BOZ BROS CUSTOM BIKE SHOW
AMA Yamaha Factory Road Race rider Ben Bostrom and brother Eric (also a former factory rider)-collectively known as Boz Bros-have brought their fan-favorite custom motorcycle show back to the Yamaha Marketplace for the third year in a row. The show features classes for both amateur and professional builders, and the two-wheeled masterpieces will be on display from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. all weekend, with awards being handed out at noon on Sunday. Don't forget to stop by and ogle this exhibition of quality engineering, where custom gets crazy.
YAMAHA TT-R KIDS DEMO RIDES
Danny Walker's American Supercamp dirt track school has been an invaluable class for up-and-coming road racers for years. He turns his attention to an even younger set for the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix weekend, running kids' demo rides on Yamaha TT-R 50 minibikes in Yamaha Marketplace all weekend from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m..
LEO VINCE UNLIMITED STUNT EXHIBITIONS
To add to the adrenaline fueled racing on track there will be action in
the Yamaha Marketplace throughout the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix with the
LeoVince Unlimited Stunt Exhibitions.
There will be various stunt performances every hour, on the hour throughout the
weekend from Bill Dixon from Yamaha, Nick Brocha and Ernie form Ducati, Kane
"Insane" Friesen from Kawasaki
and Chris "Teach" McNeil from BMW.
The LeoVince Unlimited Stunt Exhibitions will be located in the Yamaha Marketplace across from the Yamaha display and next to the stage.
EXPERIENCE ZERO
Zero Motorcycles will be offering demo rides for its all-new electric motorcycle - The Zero S Supermoto. The demo rides will be available throughout the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix and it will be the first event where the public can experience the entire product line in person.
In addition, both the Zero X and MX will be on display in Zero Motorcycles' booth located next to the stage in Yamaha marketplace, across from the Red Bull area.
KAWASAKI AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS
Visit the Kawasaki display in the marketplace to get autographs from the Kawasaki Race Team, Street Stunt Rider Kane "Insane" Friesen and Jason Britton, best known for hosting the hit show "Super Bikes!" on SPEED Saturday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.. On Sunday the Street Stunt Rider Kane "Insane" Friesen and Jason Britton will be signing autographs from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Kawasaki display.
MISS MAZDA RACEWAY AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS
Come and check out the girls competing for the title of Miss Mazda Raceway. The girls will be making appearances throughout the weekend at the Arlen Ness tent and signing autographs (Friday 1-2 p.m., Saturday 2-3 p.m., and Sunday 11-12 p.m.). These girls will be competing all season long for the title of Miss Mazda Raceway.
LIVE MUSIC
Crash in Concert Featuring MotoGP Rider James Toseland and presented by Yamaha and GE Commercial Distribution
Two-time World Superbike champ and current Tech 3 Yamaha MotoGP rider is also an
accomplished pianist. His band, Crash, performs in the Yamaha Marketplace on Saturday evening,
from 5-8 p.m., in a free concert presented by Yamaha and GE Commercial Finance Distribution.
And, yes, they all play Yamaha instruments! Visti their MySpace Page.
Ambience ~ http://www.enjoyambience.com/
Ambience is based out of the Bay Area with a passion for music found in their live shows, which
visit several spectrums of sound and instrumentation, including well received ethnic hand
percussion and drum circles. Audience members experience a large picture of sound and rhythm
that has a rare sense of control.
You can see them perform throughout the event weekend on the main stage in Yamaha Marketplace.
(Friday 12:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m.)
Based out of San Francisco if you have not been to a show then you are missing out! Forrest Day
is up and coming, a year and a half new, and beginning to reach other cities and states. Their style
is Indie/Soul/Experimental, and will continue to expand! They are going city by city and exposing
fans to their music. A truly grassroots effort. So come listen to them, and support real music, from
people who do it for the love of it.
(Friday 11:00 a.m. & 1:15 p.m., Saturday 1:15 p.m. & 4:00 p.m., Sunday 2:45 p.m.)
Music for Animals ~ http://www.music4animals.com/
Straight off the San Francisco summer festival BFD opening for Yeah yeah yeas, 311 and the
Offspring, Music For Animals are charged to go all summer long! Their new EP has garnered
support from many West coast radio stations including one of their favorite LA stations indie 103.1.
After releasing their second album on SF indie Three Ring Records in 2007 the band has
independently released their second EP "If Looks Could Kill" to rave reviews and packed shows up
and down the coast. (Sunday 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. & 3:45 p.m.)
ENTERTAINMENT
Saint Gabriel's Celestial Brass Band - Website
The only Authentic New Orleans Funeral Jazz Brass Band and Mardi Gras Band West of New
Orleans. A Lot More than your run of the mill DIXIELAND BAND. This band is a real class act of
the highest caliber representing New Orleans traditional music to the world. An incredible cultural
presentation enjoyed by all who witness it LIVE. They are on a mission to re-instate the Brass
Band Funeral in American Cultural Tradition Nationwide and make funerals life celebrations and
preerve all the Beautiful Memories. You can watch this band perform throughout Yamaha
Marketplace and on the main stage on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m..
