Motourage

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

Complete results are after the jump. For more information, visit ccs.racing.us. Read more…

The 10th Annual Virginia Festival of Speed comes to VIR this weekend featuring Championship Cup Series (CCS) motorcycle road racing.
It’s a great chance to see current AMA riders Huntley Nash, Santiago Villa and others as well as the future superstars of the sport. Tickets start at $10 – Fun for the whole family, and a great chance to see your favorite racers and their bikes up close and personal.
For more information, visit VIRginia International Raceway.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday Registration Hours

4:00pm to 6:00pm – All riders

Saturday Schedule

7:00AM Registration/Tech Open
8:30AM Practice as follows:

1. Group #1: All Amateur 250 GP Bikes & MW Classes,
2. Group #2: All Amateur HW, & UNL Classes, & SuperTwins
3. Group #3: All 125 GP & MD250
4. Group #4:, All Moto 3, Lightweights & ThunderBikes
5. Group #5: All Expert HW, UNL Classes & SuperTwins
6. Group #6: All Expert CCS 250 GP & MW Classes

9:30AM Registration Closes for Saturday Races
10:30AM Lunch Break
10:35AM Riders Meeting
11:30AM 25-Min GT & 7-Lap CCS Races As Follows:

1. GTO Ex & Am)
2. GTL (Ex &Am)
3. GTU (Ex &Am)
4. LW F- 40 (Ex & Am) /Femmoto LW
5. Middleweight GP (Ex & Am)
6. SuperTwins / Ultra LW SuperBike (Ex & Am)
7. CCS 125 GP
8. F- 40 (Ex &Am) /Femmoto MW
9. ThunderBike (Ex & Am)
10. Unlimited SuperBike (Ex & Am)
11. Lightweight SuperBike (Ex & Am)

USGPRU & Diablo Qualifying (12 min. Each):

1. Pilot 125 GP
2. Moto Liberty / RS Taichi 250 GP
3. Pirelli Diablo Challenge Timed Practice
4. Rising Sun Cycles / GP Tech Moto 3
5. Revit Moriwaki MD250H Powered by Honda

Sunday Schedule

7:00AM Registration/Tech Open
8:30AM Practice as follows:

1. Group #1: All Amateur 250 GP Bikes & MW Classes,
2. Group #2: All Amateur HW, & UNL Classes, & SuperTwins
3. Group #3: All 125 GP & MD250
4. Group #4:, All Moto 3, Lightweights & ThunderBikes
5. Group #5: All Expert HW, UNL Classes & SuperTwins
6. Group #6: All Expert CCS 250 GP & MW Classes

9:30AM Registration Closes
10:00AM 7-Lap CCS Races as follows

1. Middleweight SuperSport (Am)
2. Middleweight SuperSport (Ex)
3. Heavyweight SuperSport (Ex & Am)

11:00AM Lunch Break – Riders Meeting
11:30AM Chapel Service
12:00PM Michelin Team Challenge (65 Laps)
2:00PM 10-Lap USGPRU & 7-Lap CCS Races as follows:

1. Pilot 125 GP (10 Laps)
2. Pirelli Diablo 600 Challenge (10 Laps)
3. Unlimited SuperSport (Ex & Am)
4. Moto Liberty / RS Taichi 250 GP (10 Laps)
5. Lightweight SuperSport (Ex & Am)
6. Rising Sun Cycles / GP Tech Moto 3 (10 Laps)
7. Heavyweight SuperBike (Ex & Am)
8. Revit Moriwaki MD250H Powered by Honda (10 Laps)
9. Middleweight SuperBike (Ex &Am)
10. Lightweight GP (Ex &Am)
11. Unlimited GP (Ex & Am)

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!

2010 Pirelli/WERA Sportsman Series
Virginia International Raceway
March 19-21
Northeast and Mid Atlantic Regions

This weekend, VIR opens its spectator event season with the 2010 Pirelli/WERA Sportsman Series round 1.
WERA motorcycle road races bring out large crowds of entrants, making its events exciting for competitors and spectators alike.  If the schedules allow, pro racers compete, getting more time on the track for their next event.

Tickets start at $10 and may be purchased HERE.

Weekend Schedule

Friday

7:00-11:00am & 12:00-2:00pm Registration Open
7:15-11:00am & 12:00-2:15pm Tech Open
9:00-11:30am Practice Groups as follows:
1) 750cc and Up Novices
2) 750cc and Up Experts
3) Lightweight Novices and Experts
4) 600cc Novices
5) 600cc Experts
11:30am-12:30pm Lunch Break
12:30-5:00pm Practice Groups as follows:
1) 750cc and Up Novices
2) 750cc and Up Experts
3) Lightweight Novices and Experts
4) 600cc Novices
5) 600cc Experts

Saturday

7:00am – 9:30am Registration Open
7:15am – 9:45am Technical Inspection Open
8:30am – 11:30am Practice – Groups as follows:
1) 750cc and Up Novices
2) 750cc and Up Experts
3) Lightweight Novices and Experts
4) 600cc Novices
5) 600cc Experts
6) Vintage 1 – 4
7) Riders School
11:30am – 12:30pm Lunch Break
11:45am Riders Meeting – Tech Shed
12:30pm Solo 16 and Vintage (6 laps)
1) V5, V3
2) Mediumweight Novice Solo
3) Mediumweight Expert Solo
4) V2, 500 GP, 250 GP
5) Lightweight Expert & Novice Solo
6) Formula 500, V1, 350 GP
7) Heavyweight Novice Solo
8) Heavyweight Expert Solo
9) V6 LW, Formula 2-Stroke, V4
10) Riders School Mock Race (4 laps)

Sunday

8:00am – 9:30am Registration Open
8:15am – 10:00am Technical Inspection Open8:30am – 11:00am Practice Groups as follows:
1) 750cc and Up Novices
2) 750cc and Up Experts
3) Lightweight Novices and Experts
4) 600cc Novices
5) 600cc Experts
11:00am – 12:00pm Lunch Break
11:10am Riders Meeting – Tech Shed
11:40pm Chapel Service – Classroom first floor of tower
12:00pm Pirelli/WERA Sportsman Series Races – 6 Laps each
1) C Superbike Ex, HWT SS Ex & Nv
2) C Superbike Novice
3) Formula 1 Expert & Novice
4) LWT SS, DSB, ESS Ex & Nv
5) B Superbike Expert. V7 HW
6) B Superbike Novice
7) LWT SB, DSS
8) A Superbike Expert & Novice
9)125cc GP, Clubman
10) A Superstock Ex & Nv
11) WSS, HWT SB, V6 HW, V7MW
12) C Superstock Expert
13) C Superstock Novice
14) Formula 2 Expert & Novice
15) Senior Superbike Ex & Nv
16) B Superstock Expert
17) B Superstock Novice

Available Contingencies:

Bridgestone**, Continental Tires**, Dunlop Tires, EBC Brakes, Hotbodies, Michelin*, Pirelli*, Pit Bull*, Powerstands, Silkolene, Vortex,

Some forms are not available at the track but are online.
* Requires sign-up on their website
** Requires a once a year form

WERA Sponsors:

Bridgestone National Endurance Series
Michelin National Challenge Series
Pirelli Sportsman Series
Lucas Oil in WERA West

For more information, visit www.wera.com

VIRginia International Raceway has announced its 2010 Spectator Calendar and also announced that it is holding ticket prices steady for the 2010 racing season.

“Our 2010 Calendar is an exciting calendar with everything a road race fan could want. And to reward our great fans, we have kept ticket prices for VIR events virtually the same as in 2009,” explained track general manager Josh Lief.

VIR’s 2010 Spectator Calendar is as follows:

Schedule is subject to change

Make plans now for your 2010 racing season at VIR.  Season passes for all of VIR’s events are available until December 31 for only $250, a savings of more than $150 over tickets bought at the gate. Visit www.virnow.com for more information and to order your season tickets.