Just thought I'd share the excitement w/ my fellow BOPS'ers. 
 
I went to Beale today and got a ride in the chase-car for the U2 (along w/ some sqdnmates) while he was doing some pattern work. 
 
It was AWESOME! 
 
One of the coolest things I've done in a LONG time.  (I guess I don't get out enough...) 
It was very cool rolling down the RWY at 120 (in a GTO), right behind the U2. 
 
I've had the opportunity to do it for several years now, but never bothered.  Now I wish I'd have done it sooner.