Edwards, Hayden discuss Indy final turn.

Im not a track designer but this track seems incredibly unsafe for motogp.

I completely agree. While happy to see a second MotoGP race here in the states, there are better track choices.

Indy looks to be safe than Daytona. But if it rains, it will not matter what they do to change the entry angle, as ma boy Dani.

Are they importing the umbrella girls, or can they find suitable candidates in Indiana?

i hope the track is safe enough, iv never seen any racing on this circuit so am really looking forward to it. still the last thing we need is a bad accident specially if it injures any of the main title contenders. that'll shot the fox.

What degree angle is the last corner? what about turns 1 and 5, Are they banked aswell?

This race is just a way for Dorna to sell moto gp to the American market and safety comes second place just stupid
it stinks just as moutch as not give Eurosport right to broadcast next season

Nozzle - I have relatives in Indiana, and based on what I've seen each time I've visited them... they'll need to import the umbrella girls

The track does look unsafe. I'll be there, but ONLY because I have relatives that live nearby. If I couldn't tie it in with a visit to the relatives I wouldn't go. Rovals are no place to race MotoGP bikes, or even boring AMA bikes.

Absolutely agree with Stefan Axelsson. Looks like Dorna is more keen in bulging their pockets rather than the safety of the sports. What I don't understand is why the Riders have not voiced their opinion before the calender year was set. Believe the fans will have better view and access. Dorna is probably finding out if they could pack the Track in and rake in the money. TV broadcast is also where they make money out of. Man the US market must be huge for them to dance to their tune. There must be better motorbike tracks in the US than to run in the Oval. Its like pushing a shopping cart that has a faulty left wheel. keeps turning left. but yeah they made a couple of turns but what the heck.

By the looks of photo's if the rider gets it a little wrong coming on to the straight he will be part of the wall/fence forever,I can't bear to think what happens if it rains,surely it must be only about money,has safety been thrown away for the sake of the *****,lets hope all riders come through it without injury???

Yeah Rget, you think Dorna would have learned thier lessons about barrier proximities after the Daijiro Kato tradgedy. I think Gibernau said it best, " I don't understand what a wall is doing on a moto gp course." I guess it'll take another "incident" before they drop it off the calendar. Isn't Rossi on the riders safety council( or whatever its called)? I'm surprised 46 would approve as he strikes me as very safety oriented.

Can anyone answer my question?...I'm not living in the U.S. so I can'nt pay a visit to Indy ...Are turns 1 and 5 banked?..I do feel if the track is'nt safe something should be done...SAFETY FIRST

Yeah, and wasn't anyone else surprised to see Hopper injured when hitting hard things at Assen? If that type of injury can happen there, just imagine what level of injury can happen when racing into a wall from a corner. I cannot believe any oval track was chosen over tracks such as Miller in UT (where WSB is now racing) and the new track in Alabama. And Nozzle, I cannot even believe you would bring up Daytona, as no motobike should ever race there. Saying Indy is safer than Daytona is like saying a 125 is faster than a scooter - it's just not relevant to MotoGP.

If none of you have ever seen the track, and are only judging by the little map attached to the story, how can "you" say its unsafe when NH and CE don't and are only questioning the final turn? I respect their opinions, afterall, its their lives that are on the line, not yours.

And to compare Indy to any other oval, including Daytona, is completely rediculous and shows your ignorance. The scale of Indy cannot be compared. I would recommend searching the interwebs for more info before spouting off unintelligibly.

BTW suzuki, there are NO banked turns and the only part of the "oval" that is used is the front straight. There are videos on Indy's website.

george read what people are ASKING most writers are ASKING the QUESTION is the track safe,it must assumed that you have seen the track and have rode the track,therefore I for one will bow to your knowledge and experience that there will be no riders having an accidents at Indy, of course you cannot guarantee there will be no accidents therefore if a rider falls you cannot guarantee he will not hit a wall if he falls.

Rget, there is no track on Mother Earth that can "guarantee there will be no accidents". Indy is as safe as every other track in that regard.

Again, the only problem spot that NH and CE see is the final turn and they already have offered a solution. You dont value their opinion?

I am reading more than people ASKING, I am reading speculation and uninformed slamming.
"I'm not a track designer but this track seems incredibly unsafe for motogp."
"The track does look unsafe. Rovals are no place to race MotoGP bikes, or even boring AMA bikes."
"Dorna is more keen in bulging their pockets rather than the safety of the sports."

This is the same exact hysteria as when Laguna came on as a new circuit for GP. All you internet heroes towing the same "its unsafe/remember Kato" line before you even saw the track, and it turned out just as safe as every other track they run. The same track that just put on the most exciting racing in gp's in the last two seasons.

January 2009 post: "I sure hope that track in Hungary is safe. We sure don't want another Kato incident."

Thanks George

Well I for one do not consider myself an "internet hero" I just enjoy the sport. I asked the question because I feel to have an outside wall is very dangerous versus an inside wall becaue in the latter example if something goes wrong you are moving away from the danger whereas in the former you are moving towards the danger. Thats my only point. The last turn issue while I see the merits of the arguement isn't the focus of my concern. In the end the riders will make the decision in the end whether or not the track is safe. If they feel it is, it is good enough for me. I will be watching either way.

And for whatever its worth I don't want another Kato incident either.

george it sounds like your national pride has been hurt my post has nothing to do with the track being in the States and I do applaud anybody's pride in their nation,I did read your comments about me being a "RETARD" before it was deleted (nothing to do with me)what I say if somebody falls off and there is no run off,a fall can be a disaster,read what people are saying not what you think they are saying "uninformed slamming",they are concerned about the RIDERS safety not slagging the United States, I am sure if an outside wall on any track world wide "hope Hungary is safe"would get the same comments have you a problem with MotoGp followers wanting a safe track????Nobody wants a Kato repeat

Danger,Not Safe...???Hayden Just Say Oke,How About That???