We pulled into the lot outside Janus Motorcycles as the sun was going down. We flashed our lights through the large paned window, saying ‘hello’ to the folks inside. They were quick with welcoming waves as they set their long harvest tables with homemade Amish-style food. On a cold November evening, we looked forward to the literal and figurative warmth inside.
We’re gonna miss MotoGP in Indy. It’s a bummer, for sure, but we’re thankful for its long stay at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It also served as a powerful shot in the arm to the Indy motorcycle scene. Here, we’ll sum up why it was so special and why it’ll be missed.
Tucked back inside Turns 14-17, Ace Corner at Barber Motorsports Park is a charming chunk of land that roars to life during Barber Vintage Festival. There was enough happening at Ace Corner to give it its own post (see more of BVF2015 in a separate post). If you didn’t pony up for the extra ticket, here’s just a fraction of what you missed…
We attended the inaugural Kentucky Kick Down a few years ago in Louisville, KY and knew it’d quickly become a popular event. In 2015, its third year, it has grown exponentially with a bigger footprint, more vendors and many more attendees. If you missed it, check out the scene via our photo feature…
During a stop on the west side of Indianapolis, a resident asked, “Where ya headed?” I told them I was looking for a haunted railroad bridge nearby. “Ah, in Avon?” In this neck of the woods, most folks know about this spooky landmark. With lore dating back to the late-1800s and the promise of some old, looming architecture, this should make for a great ride destination.
Flat track racing is raw. It’s one of the few genres of racing that retains much of its original spirit. It’s dangerous and dirty and requires its competitors to wrestle their motorcycles on a constantly-changing surface. Why do people love it? Here’s my take, after a close-up view of the Indy Mile.
