tour reports » VIR MotoAmerica

A relatively new friend of mine, who I discovered was a 2 wheel junkie, had never been to any kind of motorcycle race. Since I had been attending AMA/MotoAmerica events at VIR since 2001, I invited him to check it out. Needless to say, he is now hooked and we make it a point to go every year and camp at the track. Kent rides a 1400 Suzuki Intruder, which he loads up with all his gear. Prior to this year, it was a real challenge for me to ride and camp all weekend, as my old Ducati never had a thought of serving as a "pack mule". I only camp once a year, so I'm not the most space conscious person. I take what I need, and it takes the space it wants. Enter the RS. This year the ride up was completely different. The trusty Beemer loaded to the max, suspension set to 2 helmets and dynamic, was perfectly composed and comfortable.
The weather for the event was perfect. Friday and Saturday - overcast skies, mid 70's. Sunday - sunshine, 80's. Besides the great racing, there was the usual eye candy - loads of nice bikes, umbrella girls (totally not distracting at all) and extra entertainment this year, with bands playing in the evening and The Wheel of Death shows throughout the day. Suzuki had all of their demo bikes available. Kent hopped on a 1000 VStrom, I was on a GSXR750. He commented on low speed fueling issues with the Strom. I reported on blazing heat cooking my legs on the Gixxer. I have no idea how anyone could survive stop and go traffic on that bike! Each evening we head just outside the track to Aunt Millie's Pizza, Subs and Suds, a most excellent place for dinner and drinks.
All in all a great weekend made perfect the trusty RS at my side... or under my backside