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Yes, I've never attended a Supercross event in the US.
Was thinking, maybe A1 this year, but, being in Sweden, flying in etc.... if we forget cost at the moment (of course I care), how much a hassle is it with parking/getting in/exiting/leaving parking?
Asking since I have business to attend in Arizona so I have some travel planning to do....
So, at what time do you NEED to be at the location and at how brutal might the exit be?
Cheers!
Stay at a near-by hotel, like Embassy Suites, and walk in. Or park near the exits and avoid getting caught up in the exit traffic.
If you look at the event schedule you can see when practice/qualifying starts and what time the pits open.
We went from Missouri to Anaheim once. It was 05, the mudder, if I was to go far to one again it would be a dome like Phoenix.
If you want out quick, park across the street from Katella. It's called Stadium Crossing, there's always parking there for like $20. Short walk across the street to the stadium.
2105 E Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806
As far as getting there goes, 6:15 is probably the latest I've ever gotten there and not missed much if anything.
Edit;
(4:15 with new start time)
Good luck!
Thanks for the input! Much appreciated!
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This. To hell with wasting a bunch of time, money, and planning just to show up to an epic mudder, which CA seems to be having too many of in recent years.
If you have business in AZ, isn't Phoenix the natural choice?
I went to that one too. It rained the whole time I was out there.
I go every year even though I saw I’ll never be back. Cali is a shit hole and it sucks but hey it’s freaking A1 can’t beat that feeling. Everyone shaking things out and everyone trying to prove something. I’m in az (Scottsdale) but I fly phx to lax then uber to the hotel the drive from here is horrible! It’s nice to get there for practice. Then shoot out somewhere to eat walking distance then head back around 6..
All logistics is great. Parking is a breeze compared to European events. I have had rentals a few times, Uber others. No problem walking 3 min across the parking to catch an Uber just outside. Was out with parked within 15-20min and I stayed until they crossed the finish line.
Weather is the only negative I can think of. Make sure to sit at 300 level. And bring thin gloves (mx gloves great). And something for the head and a jacket.
Gets hot during day if sun is out. That's the benefit of having a rental, can store your clothes for the evening there.
Also took Uber back to hotel after practise, and back in evening one time if you live close.
It’s easy, especially compared to some of the other stadiums. If you want to go, just go and don’t worry about it.
A1 is my favorite SX race!
100% excitement not knowing who was going to win!
I was thinking about taking the Motorhome this time. Anyone done it before? Was wondering what time they kick you out and if it’s worth the money.
Say I’ll never be back. Because, Cali is a absolute shithole. Downvote more lads.
Yeah, praying that some day I can move to Arizona 🤣
Eh, not going to say Cali was not the American dream not too long ago. And trust me I knocked az even when I moved here before buying my home. I will say for the current state of everything Scottsdale is the best place for me to live.
If you are coming all that way I would plan to make a day of it. Watching practice is really fun and you can go all around. Assigned seats don’t start till closer to night show.
I have been to many supercross races but last year was my first time at A1. They actually have really good flow of traffic after the event. Honestly though who cares just hangout around the stadium for an hour if you are worried about it.
You uber almost an hour? Why not just rent a dang car. I think it was less than $50 a day to rent a little car for us.
Yeah. I normally go for 3-4 days. Uber is under $100 ea way. So $200 total and don’t have to worry about driving and have a couple drinks on the flight.
Pit Row
Been there once and the cars barely moved out of the parking lot. I was glad I choosed Uber/Lyft, but I definitely needed to wait some longer than normal for my ride. I walked outside of the parking lot for an easier pick up.
Bring a jacket and maybe a hat. Temperature was nice during the day but cold in the evening.
While California has many issues and a high cost of living with a ridiculous amount of taxation , it’s definitely not a shithole.
Scottsdale is a nice place to live, no doubt about it, but not everyone wants to live in AZ.
I’d love to live there, but my roots are deep in California and my whole family lives here.
But the constant bashing of California is getting really old. There are definitely plenty of shitty areas, but also some bitchen ones as well
Apologies for skewing this thread but...
A1 is out for me, but any recommendations for the best indoor race closest to the west coast?
Haha sorry to derail this thread. I guess Cali isn’t that bad, I’m just comparing it to how it was 7-10 years ago. He’ll even post covid was night and day.
Back on topic if you go during the day, across the street there are a few bars and restaurants. One place is huge don’t let it overwhelm you as they fly through orders. I usually stay at embassy suites. This year I changed hotels to be walking distance to some better restaurants and bars. So courtyard is Marriott is the move this year. Hope the hotel is decent the embassy suites weren’t nothing fancy but nice and close.
Looks like we’re back at phx depends where you are on the west coast.
For you…Seattle? (Not really indoor, tho).
Truly “indoor” and sort of close to you…Glendale.
Yeah Seattle is the closest but not keen on a potential mudder, especially if I'm taking a 4 year old with me. Had tickets to Seattle for the 2020 race but COVID put an end to that and since then have had a child so I haven't had the chance to get back down there. From what I've seen and read, Glendale does look like a solid option. Thanks.
Search the phx/glendale posts from the past on here there is a guy who tossed a party the night before and also gets a couple boxes. Seats for the boxes sell out quite fast. Went last year with that group and it was a blast!
Might make it to Phoenix this year since timing wise I will be driving through the area on our way to the Vegas motorcycle trade show.
Dr. Mark. He is a solid dude who has been around these parts a long time...
Solid advice on parking. Just reminder that I believe starting last year the west cost rounds start at 5pm due to TV schedule. So 6:15 may be late this year going forward.
Wait a week and come to San Diego instead . Quick drive over on the 8. The stadium is much nicer ( brand new ) the surrounding neighborhoods are much nicer and it’s an all around better experience.
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