On Sunday, the Motourage crew made the one-hour drive – and ride – north of Raleigh, NC to VIRginia International Raceway in Alton, VA for the Virginia Festival of Speed featuring CCS motorcycle racing. The two-day event brought together amateur and expert riders on a variety of machines, from 125cc Two Strokes to Unlimited Superbikes. Although there were a few familiar faces in the paddock and on the track (AMA riders Huntley Nash and Santiago Villa swapped first and second-place finishes in several classes), most of these rider were self-funded efforts (or mom-and-dad-funded efforts) there because they just love to race.
Although not yet common in AMA paddocks, superbikes like BMW's S1000R and this KTM RC8 of Bob Michael are making their presence felt in CCS
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Join Motourage June 19-20 at VIRginia International Raceway for the 10th Annual Virginia Festival of Speed featuring Championship Cup Series Motorcycle Road Racing.
VIRginia International Raceway is a world-class road race facility nestled in the woods of Alton, Virginia, an easy 1.5-hour drive north of Raleigh, NC. On Saturday, June 19 and Sunday, June 20, the hills of Alton come alive with the sounds of two-wheeled racing action courtesy of the Champion Cup Series (CCS) motorcycle racing organization.
Founded in 1984, the Championship Cup Series is the leader in Sportsman-level motorcycle road racing offering unrivaled competition in nationwide venues. Participants in last year’s CCS Festival of Speed include AMA Pro Road Racing stars Geoff May, Danny Eslick, Matt Lynn and last week’s AMA Supersport winner at Road America, Huntley Nash.
Tickets are on sale now, and single-day passes start at $10. Visit the VIR Events Page to order your tickets.
See you in Virginia!
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