
http://www.robsdyno.com had a portable dynamometer trailer in the infield used to test and tune motorcycles under load. We watched the black Ducati Diavel being put through its paces. I asked Rob about the most hp and fastest bike he had tested. He said it was a 348hp CBR1100 Black Bird turbo with a top speed just under 200mph. I would like to have seen that dyno test.


There were crews set up in the garage area and throughout the infield working on the motorcycles. As with skydiving parachutes I like colors and many motorcycles were impressive. My favorite was the Orange bike at the top of my blog. (My wife hates orange but loved the bike). I felt I was impartial even though I was wearing a bright orange AMA Hillclimb shirt I bought a couple days before.
I had to ask and was told they warm up the tires to around 180 degrees so the tires have grip from the start and they can set hot tire pressures for the race. You need traction immediately because of the aggressive riding and many corners on the course. Who knew!!











When the race is complete riders take a cool down lap and show their appreciation to the fans (wave, feet up, wheelies, tricks, etc.) before going back to the garage area.
We headed back to the garage area to look at more bikes. One rider just finished a race and pulled up next to us. Kevin and I watched the heat waves pouring from the engine. It was HOT … If you like motorcycles it is a good place to see them being worked on.
We headed home late afternoon. Kevin was disappointed we weren’t going back for the final day. Tough to say how many spectators attended because the place is so big. I will plan better next year and take the whole family, a grill for a cookout, etc.
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