2012 was my first trip to SpeedWeek & also my first trip to the USA. I brought over my 1942 Indian (563 A-VG- 500) along with 5 Brit bikes (we shared a container). Wow, America's BIG, it took us 2 days to drive from LA to Wendover!
One thing I learned is that altitude's a great leveller, my bike was running 120mph at sea level in the UK, but could barely manage 80mph on the salt. Another thing I learned was something I already guessed existed, & that was how helpful & friendly everyone was.
Did my bike's lack of performance piss me off? No way. I'm coming back in 2012 (it takes 2 years to save the money).
So....thankyou to EVERYONE especially the volunteers, for a great time.