Right, Misano. Finally got myself over there. Always wanted to see one of these legendary race tracks up close, you know? And Misano, it’s got that MotoGP buzz. They’ve been running the San Marino Grand Prix there for years, think it was since ’07 or something. So yeah, proper racing history.
Getting There – The Adventure Bit
So, how’d I get there? Was hanging around Rimini. Easiest thing? Train station. Stepped out, saw a line of taxis. Perfect. Jumped in one. Driver said, “Misano circuit? ‘Bout 20 minutes.” And he was spot on. No fuss, pretty smooth ride, actually. Can’t complain.
First Impressions – Wow.
Stepping onto the grounds, even on a quiet day, man. You just feel it. This place is HUGE. And you can almost hear the ghosts of bikes screaming past. I was buzzing before I even got properly inside. Just the scale of it, you know?
What I Did – Just Soaked It In
Spent most of my time just walking. Looking. Trying to imagine Rossi or Marquez leaning into those corners. Someone told me about the lap records. Nuts. Like, Dovizioso, right? Supposedly, he ripped a lap in like 1 minute 32. That’s cooking, average speed of like 160-something kph. And his top speed? Nearly 300 kilometers an hour down the straight. Three. Hundred. Can you even wrap your head around that?
It’s mostly MotoGP territory, which is what I was there for. All that history. You can feel it in the tarmac, I swear.
The Vibe – More Than Just a Track
It’s not just about the track itself. It’s the grandstands, the pit buildings, everything. Even empty, it’s got an atmosphere. Found a good spot, just sat for a bit. Let it all sink in.
- That feeling of speed, even when nothing’s moving.
- Imagining the noise, the crowds, the chaos on race day.
- Just the sheer engineering of the place.
It’s a lot to take in, really.
So, Worth the Trip?
Yeah, no doubt. If you’re into bikes, or racing, or just big impressive stuff, Misano’s worth a look. It’s not just some random circuit; it’s got a soul. I’m already thinking, man, I gotta come back for an actual race. That’d be something else entirely. The noise alone would be insane.