The big bike races, aka the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix motorcycle races, are held each summer in Carmel, California. We chose a shade tree at the top of the hill near what is called the corkscrew. The cycles come across the top of the hill about 200 mph and then slow into a curve and go downhill through the corkscrew towards the bottom of the track. We saw several near mishaps. The one in front turned out to be the winner with his teammate behind him.
From the other side of the hill crowds overlook most of the track. We were there in the middle of a heat wave and everyone seemed miserable at times in the middle of the day. One day we spent in the vendor section of the track gathering freebies. Another was spent in the paddock section.
We had paddock passes which allow you to mingle with the riders and their teams. This is where they work on the cycles. The team members have autograph sessions and plenty of freebies and posters are nearby. I am visiting with the Kawasaki team.
Leon did not need a Red Bull energy drink. Just the excitement of being there made him think he had wings.Behind him is the corkscrew which was in our viewing area. It turned out to be a great experience and we had a wonderful visit with his friends: Bud, Robert, and Rose.
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