The hardcore fans have arrived The double-decker pit lane is 99% completed The big logo is now looking a lot better The podium has been built They are building a pit bike track for media to race... but Walters and Wes have "pulled hamstrings" The start is now fully logo'd-up Ryan Villopoto has had to cope with a lot of media attention The French were having some fun at the press conference, here's a few quotes from them, and riders from other countries. Marvin Musquin: "I had a bad season in the US so I’m really happy to be here on the French team." Christophe Pourcel: "Pretty sure I’m going to try my best. I have two good guys next to me so we will see where we end up." Joel Smets: "If the podium comes, we’ll have a big party." Marvin van Daele: "In normal life, I am a postman." Ken Roczen: "We are going to have some fights for sure!" Dan Siegl: "I’m ready for this. I’m really happy to be here." Tyla Rattray: "I expect to be up front and racing for the win, for sure." Dean Wilson: "2012 is my last year on Pro Circuit so I’d maybe like to the GPs because I am European." Davide Guarneri: "This track is very nice, pretty similar to Italian tracks so good for us." Alessandro Lupino: "My bike is getting better, and I hope to do my best for myself and for the team." Chad Reed: "That’s always the goal, trying to get on the podium. We’re not the best looking guys here, but we’re going to try and ride these dirtbikes fast." Tommy Weeck: "It was really cool for me to get to watch the MX2 class over in Gaildorf, but now I’m racing and hopefully I’ll be prepared for this weekend." Jimmy Albertson: "It seemed like the longer I was over here, the more I got to love it, so it’s good to be back here meeting up with old friends." Jeffrey Herlings: "Going into this weekend I want to the best I can individually and hopefully my teammates next to me will do well as well."