Moto Classica at Willow Springs, April 23

[macfly]

There were several beautifully prepared BMW racers in the "on track" part of the event, and they all put up sterling performances. Here is a quick look at what was wearing the Roundel there...


BMW's at Moto Classica

[macfly]

Here is my photo essay of the day, trying to capture all the incredible eye candy both on display and in action...

[macfly]

And finally a parting shot to give you a sense of place...





Willow Springs International Raceway is about fourty miles north of the San Gabriel Mountains, which you can see in the background. The San Andeas Fault runs along this side of them, LA lies just to their south, and running through them are some wonderful mountain roads that make getting to Willow just as much fun as being there!

[Darryl.Richman]

This was my first time at the event, which has been going for around seventeen years, and has grown into one of the most wonderful celebrations of two wheelers. If you are in SoCal and this isn't on your event calender it should be, it is a simply wonderful day out.

Since we are a BMW site, and especially and R90S one, I'll start with the one R90S that was there. This '76 has been owned by the same gentleman for 21 years, in which time he has covered a hundred thousand miles with it! He has done many upgrades, ightening the flywheel, double bracing the forks, San Jose triple clamp, handlebar brake resovoir, stainles spokes and fastners and a repaint. The bike wears it use with pride and looks like what it is, a tool for enjoying the road rather than a museum piece or a show winner.


The 1976 R90S and an R69S both seen in the paddock at Moto Classica.