Yes, Even More More Images from the USGP at CoTA in Austin TX

the Fanzone at COTA. Yes, those are bloody marys.

One of the bikes Nick rode in 2006 was on site. It had cracked LHS bodywork. Estoril bike?

Carmelo, Earl and Tommy.

Rider turned agent Jake Zeme on the right. The rumors are true: he has a giant … phone.

This year Kev’s garage was off-limits. Like that stopped us.

Honda’s carbon fiber swing arm.

Has Richard Stanboli been busy in the off-season? Yes, yes he has …

Wayne Rainey speaks with Toni Sunglasses.

The band was pretty close to reuniting at COTA for a while.

Danny-O didn’t do much at COTA but he did go inside a KTM with his elbow cocked like Parker. Impressive.

Shirley and Jim prepared. Tara served. We ate.

Still the best way to wake up most mornings. Where’s my championship-winning GP bike? Oh, right at the foot of my bed.

The view of Austin from Schwantz’s house in the hills. “He knew right then he was too far from home.”