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Media Invited for Two-Up Rides at VIR
Written by: SPEED Staff
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05/17/2008 - 10:24 AM
Alton, VA
 
VIRginia International Raceway, M1Entertainment, promoters of the Suzuki Big Kahuna Nationals, featuring the AMA Superbike Championship presented by Parts Unlimited, scheduled for the weekend of August 17-19 at VIRginia International Raceway, plan to offer media two-up rides on an AMA Superbike. Riding two-up on a Team Roadracingworld.com Suzuki with professional racer Chris Ulrich provides a unique insight into the speed and cornering forces generated by these machines. Chris has the skills and experience to make this a once-in-a-lifetime happening for those fortunate few who take part. The program will take place during the noon lunch break on Thursday, August 14, on the Promoter Practice date for the race weekend. Always a major hit with the passengers, this opportunity gives journalists a close-up look at the track from a completely different viewpoint.

A chase bike is used on the track at the same time, giving guests and your audience a better feel for the track and the sport.

Last year, all riders came back from the track with smiles and deeper comprehension of the total concentration needed by these star racers. To have your name put on the list for the ride, please RSVP with your name, affiliation and contact information by the credential request deadline of August 1.

All safety gear (leathers, helmets, gloves, boots) will be provided, or you can bring your own race-worthy gear.

Thanks, and we look forward to seeing you in August.

VIRginia International Raceway is a multi-purpose road racing facility, located on the Dan
River between Danville and South Boston, Virginia. Reopened in 2000, VIR hosts a wide range professional and amateur auto and motorcycle racing and track events, and is well established as “America’s Motorsport Resort.” In addition to its historic 3.27 mile natural-terrain road racing circuit, VIR is the cornerstone of VIR Club, America's first motorsports country club; the VIR Raceplex Industrial Park and Motorsports Technology Park, which includes the Virginia Institute for Performance Engineering and Research (“VIPER”) including their new chassis dynamometer, located in North Paddock; the Plantation Valley Kart Track, a 5/8 mile paved natural terrain karting circuit; an expanding variety of on-site lodging (including 45 hotel rooms and the trackside Villas which are for sale); Camp Motorsport for enthusiasts of all ages; and the Oak Tree Tavern, a full-service restaurant located within the circa-1840 Plantation Clubhouse.

VIR’s calendar for 2008 includes the “Wings and Wheels” air and car show joined with the Heacock Classic Historic Races vintage weekend, June 6-8.The AMA Big Kahuna Superbike National on August 15-17 brings America’s best Superbike racers to VIR’s North Course; GT Live and the KONI Challenge bring a combination of motorcycle stunts, drifting, track attack and endurance sports car races; all combined with a wide variety of amateur and vintage road racing throughout the year. For information on the track and other event schedules, call 434-822-7700 or check our web site at www.virclub.com.
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