The Virginia Gold Cup Races - 76th Running

9:00 AM the 5th of May 2001 and another Gold Cup was upon us. This years the crew was only a small but determined group, much smaller then in past years. A total of 4 were stepping up to the challange of drinking, eating, gambling and socializing out in The Plains. It would be a long day with the sun beating down and the alcohol flowing freely.

This being the second year with our new sponsore, Main Street USA. We were marked immediately by the staff as the trouble makers from last year. Always good to know our reputation proceeds us. The crowd was still new to our crew, but with any dynamic group personality we knew we would know a whole slew of new people before the day was over. It's the new people we meet and party with that always add the spiece to such events.

The Spring Gold Cup Bus Trip included a pre party at Main Street USA. Luxury bus transportation to/from the Gold Cup (equipped with restrooms). Always important when your stuck on a bus that doesn't stop until it reaches it destination and you've been drinking the whole time. 4 north rail chalet tents with private restrooms. Fully catered lunch buffet. Beverages (beer, wine, liquor, soda).

This years participants:
   Bruce, Chris, Jennifer, Steve