The brakes have all been upgraded with Vesrah equipment, and the stock calipers now push SRJL race pads onto the Vesrah rotors.

CR Gittere poses with his Lee's Performance Suzuki GSX-R1000.

Lee's Performance GSX-R 1000.

Some select action shots from the 2004 season.

Some select action shots from the 2004 season.

Some select action shots from the 2004 season.

CR started racing a Honda CBR600 in 2000 before moving onto a Suzuki GSX-R750 for the '01 South East regional championship.

Some select action shots from the 2004 season.

Thirty year-old CR Gittere hails from Charlotte, North Carolina.

Some select action shots from the 2004 season.

Here's Critter going a lap down to the fastest man in the U.S.

Lee's Performance got an impressive 183.52 HP and 87.37 lb.ft. of torque out of Critter's GSX-R motor.

This is the 183HP Suzuki GSX-R1000 built by Lee's Performance.

Early morning fog had Neale a little apprehensive prior to hitting the track on the 180hp race bike.

As a privateer, CR is accustomed to tuning the bike and making all necessary adjustments on his own.

Gittere can't belive Bayly shredded the rear tire but what is really impressive is that he did it with zero air in the tire - Neale's the man!

The Marchesini wheels are easily overlooked by the casual observer - but the lack of mass is always good for a few extra horsepower.

Bayly (white gear) waits on the grid along with Critter prior to heading out onto the V.I.R. circuit.

The modified engine immediately revs up sharper and with a more guttural roar through the intake and exhaust system than any stock GSX-R1000.

The lush green backdrop of V.I.R. is often overlooked by racers and spectators alike. This place is as well maintained as any golf course.

No stock motorcycle is ever going be this much fun on a racetrack.