Pick up the latest (just out) issue of Rider Magazine. There's a five page story about a guy's favorite ride in there who knows the whole area. I just got the issue yesterday in the mail and read the article. Tons of info about that whole region. Have a great trip and take a good camera!
What colors on her car? There were two that brought up the rear until Kannan started falling back. One was a yellow and white car. They got lapped after about 6 go-rounds. One plain tent was selling t-shirts for $10. I got one of last years' AMA shirts.