Motoamerica at V.I.R.

How superbikey would the rules be to get the SV back in the mix?

 

I think if Gagne has had any advantage this year in bike design/setup compared to Petrux it's going to be more clear at VIR; certainly than at COTA or Road ATL.

 

Others can correct me if I am wrong here, but I think you can build one that would be competitive now or at least really close. The problem is that the cost for the SV Superbike initial engine build and engine rebuilds / refreshes for the season would be more expensive than buying and running a 660 with a stock motor.

 

Most any bike with 25-30k into it will finish at the pointy end of the field (with the right rider). It comes down to top teams choosing Yamaha or Aprilia because of the handling, the manufacturer support, and other related factors. The SV might even be a favorite at a few tight tracks that reward mid range torque and handling.

 

I assisted in the build of two R7's preseason and a test day at Homestead. There's a lot I like about them coming from crew on a team last year running SV's.
Can't really comment much more as my learning curve is steep. V.I.R. will be my first race as a wrench for this season. We'll see how it goes.

 

Will be arriving Wed and staying through Sunday.

 

Looks like people are getting sent home in a few classes if they're limiting to 36 bikes.

 

Outside the top 10, they can be competitive with the current rules package.

Top 10 and up- getting that level of HP means lots of motors- the Yamaha (even when fully built) and the Ape have better longevity, so it's just more economical at the moment. Even if they gave them a bigger bore, I think that's far from proven reliability wise.

It's hard to say, the bikes are all still being developed, and the records are continuing to be broken. Each bike has it's own strengths and weaknesses, too. Just my .02

 

I doubt if Greg White could beat any of the girls

 

Not even on a 1ooo!!!

 

I wouldn’t go home, I’d stick around and watch some good racing and help some other racers out! But I’m hoping to be in the show!

 

I have no doubts you'll be in the show.

 

Would you like to join the team as the head of positive encouragement?! Lol… First race weekend on a new bike and those boys up front are no joke. I gotta get on it starting with the first lap of P1, no time to fool around. I hope you’re right, but I’ll give it my best and see how it goes.

 

Good luck to you mate!

 

I will be helping out in the #171 Twins Cup pits on Sat & Sun. Fri and Sat still look like scorchers, but at least the humidity isn't out of control, as heat indexes are only a couple degrees up from the temp. A couple years ago I did a track day there with temps in the mid to upper 90s, but the heat index was closer to 105. Good luck to all those trying to make the show in the crowded fields.

 

Lets go Ray

 

Like getting a 2023 VIR date for WERA?

 

Me trying to qualify for Twins Cup and Cassidy Heiser racing Twins Cup on the new CRT R7...