I have only missed one year so far. Last year. I usually go with my dad, and maybe my brother. The MotoGP bikes are LOUD. They jump off the corners, too. When the 990's were there it was awesome. Those bikes sounded mean. After you get your fill of the tents and venders, go sit on the hill overlooking turn two. There's no shade, but you can see turn one all the way to turn five very clearly, and turn 10 an some of turn eleven. In my experience you'll also find a lot of other nationality's hanging out there, making for good diversity and conversation. The best year was two years ago when Stoner and Rossi had that epic fight till Stoner pitched it in turn eleven. We sat right behind some Australians, and the conversation and friendly gouging between us and them was awesome.
Soccer sucks.