The Viper Owners Invitational - 12 was held in Charlotte North Carolina

this year.  With over 800 people registered and 600 Vipers

invading Charlotte, there was no doubt that it was going to be one heck

of a great time! We had a great group from So Cal that flew out and met up in

Charlotte.

Seven of us flew out of Orange County to Charlotte.  Having friends on

the flight sure made the time pass by fast.  Once we collected our bags,

we headed out and saw this magnificent fountain which showcases

Queen Charlotte of Mecklenberg, namesake for Charlotte, N.C..

The Viper guys were so excited to see the magnificent fountain that they all jumped on their

phones to tell their spouses all about it.

Melissa was trying to find Gary..........

Found him !

Nino, Ben, Lance, Art, Gary and Melissa

We arrived at the host hotel where the famous Gen V from VOI-11 was prominently displayed

in the lobby.

We were starving, so we headed over to the Quaker Steak and Lube for a bite to eat.

It was our lucky night and a great way to start off VOI by having Herb and Mike join us for dinner.

Once I was back in the hotel, I snooped around and found these beautiful Gen V hoods

Also found a pair of GTS-Rs.  What a great pair.

Yes, this was going to be a GREAT time !