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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.

Seguin Wins, Injured Beattie Champ at FTC Ohsweken Debut

Colin Fraser — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 18:51:51 +0000

Flat Track Canada had its first event at the famed Ohsweken Speedway, and for almost all of the program the final national of the 2016 season was flawless in execution and spectacle. After an evening of great completion on the half mile clay oval, the Expert Open class headed out for the final national race […]

MotoGP testing: Loris Baz escapes 290 km/h crash unhurt

Graeme Jones — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 19:59:58 +0000

It was a calm start for Loris Baz on Tuesday in Sepang, the Avintia Racing rider slowly improving his lap times during his first outing. As the French rider pushed for a fast lap he suffered a dramatic crash at 290 km/h, launched from his bike down the straight and halting the test for over […]

Dainese D-Air Misano ‘airbag race suit’ product video

Graeme Jones — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 20:29:48 +0000

John McBride from Riders Choice sent us this sweet video fresh out of Italy showcasing Dainese’s revolutionary D-Air Misano ‘airbag’ racing suit. Watch the video to see all the tech that goes into this racing suit which, coincidentally enough, is available through Riders Choice… Dainese D-Air Misano ‘airbag’ race suit

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.

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 […]

Breaking News: East Coast Phenom Shaw-O’Leary Hospitalized

Greg MacPherson — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 23:07:01 +0000

East Coast roadrace phenom Austin Shaw-O'Leary was admitted to IWK Hospital early Monday morning due to complications with an injury suffered in a Sunday morning warm-up crash during the Mopar Canadian Superbike Championships at Atlantic Motorsport Park last weekend.

McCormick Undergoes Thumb Repair

Greg MacPherson — Tue, 01 May 2012 08:19:12 +0000

Reigning Canadian Superbike Champion Brett McCormick was slated to have surgery on his injured thumb today at his home hospital in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.