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Based largley on Lewis' recommendation (and my travel schedule) I attended the Latvian GP this past weekend.
What a tremendous event. The circuit was wonderful for spectating. The food at the track was the best I've ever had at a moto event and reasonably priced. The people were knowledgeable and very welcoming. The track itself appears closest to Southwick (which I've only seen on TV). €95 got me a weekend pass with paddock access and a program.
The gate for MX2 was thin but EMX 125 and 250 were full.
As a plus, I stayed in Riga. Great vibe in the old city. Truly one of the best moto experiences I've had in a long time.
I said the same thing to myself about how the track appeared very similar to Southwick, in dirt as well as layout.Sandy but not a straight up deep sand track.
Some photos would really highlight your story…..sounds like a good time….
This country & track is on my bucket list for sure. Where did you stay in Riga & how did you get to the track?
I was really nervous clicking on this thread.
I am insanely jealous!
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Glad you liked it here!
There is a hotel next to the train station, and the track is walkable from Kegums station.
No shortage of good hotels.
If i go again , i wont even rent a car.
Did you meet Kongols?
I was just thinking "what was the heck of the name of the guy from Latvia that used to frequent Vital and the supercross.com forums back in the day?" That was going to drive me nuts.. Thank you for posting (and would be rad if the OP met him).
I stayed in the Carillon Aparthotel. Really nice. A little pricey but newly renovated and in the old city which is very cool. 15 minute walk to the train station. Easy 45 minute train to Kegums (6€ round trip). Walked to the track from the Kegums train platform (about 1.25 miles). I didn't rent a car.
Nice one! Did you pre purchase the GP tickets or buy them on the gate?
Bought at gate.
My sister-in-law is Lithuanian and I had the chance visit several years ago with my brother and the rest of the family. One day we went up to Latvia to pick mushrooms in the forest. I got this big ole shroom in Rucavas for soup later that night.
It was a fantastic change of my usual LA pace, wonderful people. I hope to go back in the future to see a GP.
Glad you had a great time in the region!
If you ever want to visit more GP's, try Loket. It is really old school and different. You will surprised how quick these guys are on a hard pack track.
And obviously Lommel is something you have to witness in person too
Loket, Ernee and Trentino are definitely on the list.
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