- Cobie Fair: “VIR has it all: fun, challenging, with slow, medium, and fast turns, nice elevation changes, good asphalt, tons of runoff, all set in a country club atmosphere—a staff favorite for years.”
- Johnny Haynes: “This is my favorite track in the USA and has been for many years. It’s challenging, exciting, and very satisfying to ride.”
- James Toohey: “One of the best tracks in the country! Ultra fun and challenging, whether you’re a fast or slow rider. An absolute must!”
- Jon Groom: “Sixteen corners through pristine Virginia countryside, offering something for everyone: slow esses, fast esses, uphill, downhill, and blind sections, culminating in the flat-out 5th-gear ‘kink’ that defines the front straight. A favorite of both students and coaches.”
2025 Virginia Dates:
- April 28: Single-Day School (95% Full)
- April 29: Single-Day School (85% Full)
- April 30 & May 1: Two-Day Camp (90% Full)
- August 4: Single-Day School (30% Full)
- August 5: Single-Day School (30% Full)
- August 6 & 7: Two-Day Camp (40% Full)
Message from Keith on VIR:
VIR was opened in ’57, and it’s easy to imagine car enthusiasts buying inexpensive real estate out in the woods and designing it. They picked the right spot, clearly intending to pack as much variety into the track as possible—and succeeded. Each section has unique characteristics, offering challenges that refine diverse technical riding skills. We’ve been going there for 25 years, and I’ve never met anyone who didn’t thoroughly enjoy riding there—including every one of our staff.
How Did We Get Along During COVID?
This historical photo shows Keith, Dylan, and Cobie at Willow Springs in March 2020, discussing COVID and what steps to take. Grocery stores emptied, and news spread fast, but at the track, everything seemed fine. We completed our scheduled schools, paused for two months, and then resumed operations, providing a much-needed outlet for riders eager to return to the track. The Season Has Started in the USA
We kicked off the season in Las Vegas with postcard-perfect weather and a full house. We return to Vegas on April 4-5 (two spots left). We just wrapped our special Level V program at Willow Springs, receiving exceptional feedback. Next Level V: Willow Springs, September 13-14 (6 spots available). New BMW Single R’s and Double R’s
Previous Quiz Results & New Quiz Question
Last Newsletter’s Question: Why are motorcycle engineers NOT interested in centrifugal forces?
Correct Answer: Centrifugal force is not a real force but a fictitious or pseudo-force due to inertia. The real force at play is centripetal force.
Winner: Christian from Texas (won a CSS hoodie). We had many correct answers!
New Quiz Question: What exactly does this tire code mean?
Prize: Two winners drawn from correct answers—choice between a CSS hat or shirt.
Fun Podcast Interview with Rocco Landers
From the Archives
This 1981 photo from Laguna Seca features the original Superbike School days, supported by Dennis Smith’s Cycle Tune and family. Those classic ringer tee shirts were iconic! Back then, trackdays didn’t exist—CSS pioneered the “arrive and ride” concept with provided bikes and gear.