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Dan Kruger’s blog: A Year to Forget (2016 recap)

Dan Kruger — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 23:46:31 +0000

It is hard to believe another race season is almost behind us. 2016 is definitely a year for me to forget in terms of racing. It started off strong back in January where I won an endurance race over in China. I was in good form and had a big year planned with both my BMW team on the roads in Europe and my Kawasaki Superbike team in Asia.

Dan Kruger’s International Race Blog – Endurance Racing: Giving Up is Not an Option

Graeme Jones — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 22:19:26 +0000

When it comes to endurance racing, you never know what you will have to deal with until the checkered flag is out. I have seen pretty much everything, and what I haven’t seen for myself I have heard about from friends or other teams. You can nearly destroy your superbike, rebuild it, and finish in the top five in a 24-hour endurance race. The secret to success? NEVER GIVE UP!

Dan Kruger’s blog: Recovering from a major crash – what most people don’t see, Part I

Graeme Jones — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 18:38:52 +0000

By now, most people know I had a serious accident at the Suzuka 8-Hour World Endurance Event in Japan back in July. I high-sided my Superbike coming onto the front straightaway, which was targeted to be my fastest lap ever around the Suzuka Circuit. I was pushing hard and still had a heavy fuel load, with tires that were still not fully up to temp. Although I don’t remember any part of the accident, a photo sequence (see later in the story) along with onboard data allowed my team to piece it all together.

Breaking news: Riedmann ready to rock at Bol D’Or in France!

Colin Fraser — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 21:43:24 +0000

Reigning and two-time Hindle Pro Sport Bike CSBK national champion Kenny Riedmann will compete aboard an Atomic Motorsport Suzuki GSX-R1000 this weekend in the Superstock class at the famed 24 Hour Bol D’Or event at Circuit Paul Ricard in the south of France. Riedmann’s best lap in the second qualifying session put his team 21st […]

Kruger recovering after Suzuka crash: “I will be back!”

Graeme Jones — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 23:46:30 +0000

Montreal racer Dan Kruger is recovering at his US home in Atlanta following a serious crash during practice for the legendary Suzuka 8 Hours endurance race on July 23 at Japan’s Suzuka circuit. Kruger highsided while racing a GSX-R1000 for a Suzuki-based squad and suffered multiple injuries during the crash, during which he lost consciousness. […]

Canadian Kruger injured in serious crash at Suzuka

Graeme Jones — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 17:33:36 +0000

From Team Penz13.com – The Penz13.com BMW road racer Dan Kruger (Montreal, QC) was set to take part in this year’s 8 hours of Suzuka FIM Endurance World Championship race for another team but has asked his friends of his road racing squad to spread this press release and update on his conditions after crashing […]

Dan in Japan (Suzuka blog): Behind the scenes of a big budget race team

Graeme Jones — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 18:28:28 +0000

I have been very fortunate these past few years with the numerous opportunities I have been given. Participating in the Suzuka 8 Hour endurance race was no different. Or was it? No point keeping you in suspense — I will tell you now that it was different in a big way! It was the first event where I really felt the pressure to ride well, be a team player, and always be available for no matter what was asked of me. The fact that I was doing all this racing for the fun of it meant nothing to my team and the many sponsors behind the team. They were doing this full-time and it was their job.

Canadian Dan Kruger wins 3rd straight 3 Hour Superbike endurance race in China

Graeme Jones — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 21:39:50 +0000

For Immediate Release: Montreal's Dan Kruger and his Kawasaki ZX-10R led the his team to another victory this past weekend in the 3 Hour Endurance Championship. On a cold but sunny weekend in China, the annual 3 Hour Superbike Endurance took place at the Zhuhai International Circuit. With 34 riders entered from at least seven countries, it was a good turnout. Temperatures dipped down to seven degrees Celsius, keeping the track slippery, but with the sun shining, the event was a success.

Kevin Schwantz to race Suzuka 8-Hour!

Graeme Jones — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:48:33 +0000

Former 500cc GP World Champion Kevin Schwantz is to make his international racing comeback this year at the Suzuka 8-Hour World Endurance Championship second round in Japan.

The 48-year-old, who clinched the 1993 World Championship aboard his #34 Lucky Strike RGV500 Suzuki, will race a GSX-R1000 in a three-rider Suzuki team set-up by Yukio Kagayama that also includes former MotoGP, WSB and BSB rider Noriyuki Haga.

Canadian Dan Kruger Wins Endurance Race in China

Graeme Jones — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 19:51:26 +0000

Canadian superbike racer and Inside Motorcycles blogger Dan Kruger led his team to victory from pole position at the Zhuhai 3-Hour Endurance race in Zhuhai, China January 4-6.

"We finished on top in free practice, took a convincing pole in qualifying by over 2 seconds ahead of 2^nd place, and led 100 of 101 laps of the 3 Hour race," Kruger proudly stated. "We got the holeshot and never looked back, winning the race by over 2 laps over the satellite Kawasaki team and then Yes Yamaha in 3rd. The rules in this event allow for 2 bikes and 2 or 3 riders on the track for 45 minutes at a time maximum.

Training Tuesday: Baseline Endurance

Greg MacPherson — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:51:15 +0000

Last week we talked about some basic training goals and equipment you should consider before getting started on your training plan to become a more fit motorcycle racer or track day rider for 2012. Hopefully by now you’ve identified your goals, organized your gear, and you’re ready to get started! I also mentioned last week […]