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Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland 2010
Formerly a road circuit; this is the home to the true moto-heads in Germany. It is a little-known fact that the 2 stroke motorcycle engine was invented near here!
Coinciding with the fall of the Iron Curtain around 1990, the current 3.671 km circuit was built in 1996 and retains little semblance of the old track, with MotoGP first arriving here in 1998. Low-gear, paint-swapping corners now dominate much of the track, allowing the pent-up power of the machines to be released only after the final turns onto the two straights in the final section. Although shorter than the main straight, the back downhill straight is the fastest point on the track leading into the sweeping Sachsen turn which always has a lot of action - hence why we recommend the stands 12,13 and the catered 14; however there is good viewing all over the circuit.
We had a blast in 2008, with an opening party at the Ratskeller featuring a speaker from inside the Pramac Ducati pit, and Saturday night found us on an impromptu pub crawl of Chemnitz. 2009 was even better, with a thrilling MotoGP race, an appearance from motogp insider David Emmet giving a potted history of Sachsenring, and even a dinner on Saturday with WSBK SuperSport championship contender Eugene Laverty. Watch out for those 1l beers!
This is also a great event to go VIP - the pit roof suit is at the highest point on the circuit so you get great views; and service road tours are INCLUDED, giving you a rare chance to see the bikes up close in action!
Sachsenring is one of the best value MotoGPs of the tournament; as a quick glance at our packages will show. Our classic package puts you in a 3* hotel (newly renovated to 4* standard) in the centre of Chemnitz; ready for all the town action. It is also great for Single accommodation. Our superior package is in the top hotel in the town, the 4* Penta, also base to several teams. In both cases we take you to the track and back on Sat/Sun (optionally on Fri) and to our Fri opening reception. Saturday evening for those keen, you can stay at the track and enjoy the free rock concert, and we will take you home later (small additional cost); or come along with staff for a visit to a local restaurant (last year we were joined by world supersport star Eugene Laverty!)
Sunday we have an optional 'winding down' dinner which usually ends up in an informal pub tour of the town! Finally, if you can make it Thursday, the circuit offers full paddock passes and put lane walks for sale. A great opportunity to spot your favourite riders up close! Of course our staff are on hand at all times to ensure you have a great time!
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