MXDN Parking (OUCH)

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Weird... It's all free at my house with CBS Sports.
? me too
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Badd127 10/2/2018 11:59am
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$30 parking is the least if my worries after paying $650 for flights from Sweden, $400 rental car from Chicago, $500 hotel in south bend (due to camping selling out) and that's before I've even blown the froth of one beer. I want to party in the camping area Friday and Saturday night, but aren't sure how I can get to or from south bend, will have to taxi/uber to or from the track if I want to drink, can't leave the car if I drink. Dizzy
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Payup_199 10/2/2018 12:26pm
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flinttropicsMX wrote:
Staying at an Airbnb 20 minutes from track. How crazy is it to possibly uber to the track? Or is that completely out of the question...
Staying at an Airbnb 20 minutes from track. How crazy is it to possibly uber to the track? Or is that completely out of the question due to the amount of people??
shouldnt be a problem. But the wait might be a little and the price$ will for sure be expensive. As of this moment right now from south bend airport to the track is $26 for 4 people (lyft) or $46 for 6 people (lyft XL). I would expect that to double for demand and maybe triple after the days festivities. Just used this for a concert and a half hour ride was $120, needless to say we waited a couple hours and got it for $40

all things considered.. split between 4 or 6 people, its not bad!
flinttropicsMX 10/2/2018 12:30pm
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Staying at an Airbnb 20 minutes from track. How crazy is it to possibly uber to the track? Or is that completely out of the question...
Staying at an Airbnb 20 minutes from track. How crazy is it to possibly uber to the track? Or is that completely out of the question due to the amount of people??
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shouldnt be a problem. But the wait might be a little and the price$ will for sure be expensive. As of this moment right now from...
shouldnt be a problem. But the wait might be a little and the price$ will for sure be expensive. As of this moment right now from south bend airport to the track is $26 for 4 people (lyft) or $46 for 6 people (lyft XL). I would expect that to double for demand and maybe triple after the days festivities. Just used this for a concert and a half hour ride was $120, needless to say we waited a couple hours and got it for $40

all things considered.. split between 4 or 6 people, its not bad!
Thanks for the advise man! Although, I might be traveling from Philadelphia alone. My friend might not be able to go.

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Mr. Info 10/2/2018 12:31pm
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This is not being greedy. What it cost to put on this event is more than a regular GP or a National. Nobody is walking away rolling in money.
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$30 parking is the least if my worries after paying $650 for flights from Sweden, $400 rental car from Chicago, $500 hotel in south bend (due...
$30 parking is the least if my worries after paying $650 for flights from Sweden, $400 rental car from Chicago, $500 hotel in south bend (due to camping selling out) and that's before I've even blown the froth of one beer. I want to party in the camping area Friday and Saturday night, but aren't sure how I can get to or from south bend, will have to taxi/uber to or from the track if I want to drink, can't leave the car if I drink. Dizzy
I don't know ya man but I am staying at an air bnb in south bend and you can hitch a ride with me if you would like. I cannot guarantee you a ride back if you are staying late to party. I do not really drink so I would rather get some rest. So if you need a ride to the track hit me up. I rented a little suv, so I guess it will hold 2-3 people??
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Badd127 10/2/2018 12:42pm
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$30 parking is the least if my worries after paying $650 for flights from Sweden, $400 rental car from Chicago, $500 hotel in south bend (due...
$30 parking is the least if my worries after paying $650 for flights from Sweden, $400 rental car from Chicago, $500 hotel in south bend (due to camping selling out) and that's before I've even blown the froth of one beer. I want to party in the camping area Friday and Saturday night, but aren't sure how I can get to or from south bend, will have to taxi/uber to or from the track if I want to drink, can't leave the car if I drink. Dizzy
gharmon wrote:
I don't know ya man but I am staying at an air bnb in south bend and you can hitch a ride with me if you...
I don't know ya man but I am staying at an air bnb in south bend and you can hitch a ride with me if you would like. I cannot guarantee you a ride back if you are staying late to party. I do not really drink so I would rather get some rest. So if you need a ride to the track hit me up. I rented a little suv, so I guess it will hold 2-3 people??
That's awesome mate. I will see how things work out on Thursday and Friday, there is 4 of us, so we might be able to work something out between us. I've already accepted that I will be paying for at least one or two taxis to south bend from the track. Maybe I will just not drink Laughing
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gharmon 10/2/2018 12:54pm
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Badd127 wrote:
$30 parking is the least if my worries after paying $650 for flights from Sweden, $400 rental car from Chicago, $500 hotel in south bend (due...
$30 parking is the least if my worries after paying $650 for flights from Sweden, $400 rental car from Chicago, $500 hotel in south bend (due to camping selling out) and that's before I've even blown the froth of one beer. I want to party in the camping area Friday and Saturday night, but aren't sure how I can get to or from south bend, will have to taxi/uber to or from the track if I want to drink, can't leave the car if I drink. Dizzy
gharmon wrote:
I don't know ya man but I am staying at an air bnb in south bend and you can hitch a ride with me if you...
I don't know ya man but I am staying at an air bnb in south bend and you can hitch a ride with me if you would like. I cannot guarantee you a ride back if you are staying late to party. I do not really drink so I would rather get some rest. So if you need a ride to the track hit me up. I rented a little suv, so I guess it will hold 2-3 people??
Badd127 wrote:
That's awesome mate. I will see how things work out on Thursday and Friday, there is 4 of us, so we might be able to work...
That's awesome mate. I will see how things work out on Thursday and Friday, there is 4 of us, so we might be able to work something out between us. I've already accepted that I will be paying for at least one or two taxis to south bend from the track. Maybe I will just not drink Laughing
Shit I forgot, the suv deal fell thru (I am using the turo thing for the first time). I have a small car but shit yall used to small cars in Europe right? lol Shit, yall can sit 4 deep in the back seat. It's only like 20 miles. Whatever you decide, just hit me up. It goes for anyone else that might like a ride if I am available.
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cam-sum25 10/2/2018 1:06pm
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First time at red budd, do you need a pass to go into the B lot even if you are not camping?
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We have a full size sedan, we just need to sort out our driverLaughing if you see a guy with a huge Australian boxing kangaroo flag that's me, come say g'day
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If anyone is staying in Elkhart, IN, I have room in the truck for 2, possibly 3 people (depending on if the wife actually goes or just stays at the hotel). Might as well fill it up and split the parking.
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wvumounty 10/2/2018 5:25pm
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Anyone staying at motel 6 in south bend? Looking to hitch a ride to the track and back.
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cdm806 10/2/2018 6:05pm
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wvumounty wrote:
Anyone staying at motel 6 in south bend? Looking to hitch a ride to the track and back.
South Bend is on my way to the track. I plan on leaving early in order to avoid any headaches getting into the track. Email me chris@cnysynthetics.com

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TXDirt 10/2/2018 7:07pm
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I paid $12,000+ for a 7 day Disney World trip for seven people. Flights, Hotel, Food, tickets, etc etc etc.

Suck it up bros.
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ButteryWaffles 10/2/2018 7:31pm
10/2/2018 7:31pm
But you guys have no problem speaking with your wallets to go buy a 2019 450 when your 2018 racks up 15 hours.
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Richard Tease II 10/2/2018 9:03pm
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Weird... It's all free at my house with CBS Sports.
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And you wont have 2 metre tall advertising boards blocking your view of all the racing. Hopefully the locals go rogue because of them and join...
And you wont have 2 metre tall advertising boards blocking your view of all the racing. Hopefully the locals go rogue because of them and join forces to tear them down so the luongo mafia learn you dont need them so big.
Beat me to it Whitey the signage really is out of control.
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tempura 10/2/2018 10:41pm
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If you want to soak up the atmosphere and experience a MXDN, be prepared to pay and have a great time.
If all you want is to watch the racing, stay at home and stream it live.
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CalimeroFan 10/2/2018 11:54pm
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Mr. Info wrote:
This is not being greedy. What it cost to put on this event is more than a regular GP or a National. Nobody is walking away...
This is not being greedy. What it cost to put on this event is more than a regular GP or a National. Nobody is walking away rolling in money.
Yes it is. 60 dollar to park your car in a field for 2 days is more or less stealing. Let's says there will be 5000 on saturday and 8000 cars on sunday. Then they'll make almost 400.000 dollar for just parking cars. If that isn't greedy :-(
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jreed530 10/3/2018 12:01am
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CalimeroFan wrote:
Yes it is. 60 dollar to park your car in a field for 2 days is more or less stealing. Let's says there will be 5000...
Yes it is. 60 dollar to park your car in a field for 2 days is more or less stealing. Let's says there will be 5000 on saturday and 8000 cars on sunday. Then they'll make almost 400.000 dollar for just parking cars. If that isn't greedy :-(
Booo fuggin whooo. I hope they make money. Maybe it'll be back then. I'll be there along with 10s of thousands of others and I won't complain a bit about the money. It's going to be a great time.
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Badd127 10/3/2018 12:39am
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tempura wrote:
If you want to soak up the atmosphere and experience a MXDN, be prepared to pay and have a great time. If all you want is...
If you want to soak up the atmosphere and experience a MXDN, be prepared to pay and have a great time.
If all you want is to watch the racing, stay at home and stream it live.
I will be there to soak up some atmosphere, and hopefully see some racing. Then I will watch the race again once I get home.
I've only been to two mxdn's, Latvia and érnee, spectating was excellent at both tracks.
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tempura 10/3/2018 12:46am
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What I find kinda ironic, people in the US complain about not getting enough MXDN, projects being dropped etc... then when it finally arrives the complaining continues about the cost.
The reality is, pay up and host a few MXDN or somewhere else will. If the venue needs to charge parking fees to make it worth their while, that’s what it takes. If that’s too much to pay, don’t complain when Europe is hosting it more often.
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motomike137 10/3/2018 3:59am
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What I find kinda ironic, people in the US complain about not getting enough MXDN, projects being dropped etc... then when it finally arrives the complaining...
What I find kinda ironic, people in the US complain about not getting enough MXDN, projects being dropped etc... then when it finally arrives the complaining continues about the cost.
The reality is, pay up and host a few MXDN or somewhere else will. If the venue needs to charge parking fees to make it worth their while, that’s what it takes. If that’s too much to pay, don’t complain when Europe is hosting it more often.
No complaints here my friend. I can't believe we are having this race in my home state of Michigan @ REDDDDDDDDDD BUDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!
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zlowery 10/3/2018 4:26am
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These posts are cracking me up. Everyone wants something for nothing. Ive been buying customers tickets to NFL games this year with parking passes. Lets just say that experiencing a MXON is a bargain! This isnt something you do once a week, year, or even bi-yearly. Pony up the money every few years and support the sport! I hope the family that owns Redbud does well through this and continues to do a kickass job operating the track - love racing it once a year. I hope the powers that be see the value in having these on US soil.
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greenmx5 10/3/2018 4:56am
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Hope you guys don't ever see how much it costs to park at big time college football games or season parking passes. Ya'll might have a stroke.
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lumpy790 10/4/2018 5:34am
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I bought one and another friend bought one so I guess we both paid $35 for 1 day off site parking and shuttle so we can use it once and I will pay the $10 to park at the track on Friday.
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lumpy790 10/4/2018 5:49am
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Shit can not park there on Sunday!

Your off-site camping (or parking) for MXoN has been secured.
Your camp site is located at the Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds.
Present your ticket (on your phone, or printed) at the Shawnee Road entrance to the fairgrounds to access your camp site or parking space.
If you search Maps for the fairgrounds by name, you will be directed to the front entrance, which does not have access to the campgrounds!

Use this Google Maps link, or use the following address for your GPS search:

4320 East Shawnee Road
Berrien Springs, Michigan

The Fairgrounds will be open for arrivals during the following hours:

Thursday: 11am - 10pm

Friday: 10am - 10pm

Saturday: 8am - 5pm

Please do not arrive early Thursday as this will cause traffic congestion with another event at the fairgrounds.


Shuttle Busses to the track have been reserved and are included in your camping/parking purchase.
First Student busses will run during the following hours, from the fairgrounds to the track and back. They will not make additional stops.

Friday
12pm - 11:30pm. First pick-up at the fairgrounds at 12pm; last pick-up at the track at 11:30pm.

Saturday & Sunday

6am - 12:30pm. First pick-up at the fairgrounds at 6am; last pick-up at the fairgrounds at 12:30pm.
5pm - 12:30am. First pick-up at the track at 5pm; last pick-up at the track at 12:30am.

A "Berrien Bus" shuttle is on call for anyone needing wheelchair accessibility. Please pick up an info card upon entrance to the fairgrounds.



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SIMX2 10/4/2018 6:11am
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OldYZRider1 wrote:
If I remember correctly, the lots around the Saint Louis dome sting you pretty hard for parking during the SX events. And if there's rain (which...
If I remember correctly, the lots around the Saint Louis dome sting you pretty hard for parking during the SX events.

And if there's rain (which seems likely) those lots may require a lot of work to fix back up and re-seed.
I've paid as much as $40 to park around Busch Stadium in St. Louis Woohoo
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tempura wrote:
What I find kinda ironic, people in the US complain about not getting enough MXDN, projects being dropped etc... then when it finally arrives the complaining...
What I find kinda ironic, people in the US complain about not getting enough MXDN, projects being dropped etc... then when it finally arrives the complaining continues about the cost.
The reality is, pay up and host a few MXDN or somewhere else will. If the venue needs to charge parking fees to make it worth their while, that’s what it takes. If that’s too much to pay, don’t complain when Europe is hosting it more often.
Small sample size complaining about this issue, there will be lots and lots of people paying to be there.
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Zalev 10/4/2018 6:30am
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gharmon wrote:
sure as hell seems like it. How much is parking at those fairgrounds and how far away is it? Like most places I would imagine most...
sure as hell seems like it. How much is parking at those fairgrounds and how far away is it? Like most places I would imagine most neighbors will open up their yards for parking. I will walk a long damn way to save $70.00
$280 ticket (for 2)
$100 seat (for 2)
$ 70 parking
$ 70 paddock (2)
$520 total just at the track... WOW...BYOL(bring your own lube)

I'm complaining but I cannot wait to go. I might be ready to puke after I get home and see my grand total but it may just be a once in a lifetime event for me..
wow, it's like 2/3 of my salary in Poland haha
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captmoto 10/4/2018 7:46am
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In a few cases European countries sports federation kick in to support international races. Maybe that's where the free parking comes from. Nothing from the U.S. Imagine what a measly $500K would contribute to MXoN.

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