Dan Kruger

I finally did it!  I completed a two-day test at the world famous Suzuka Circuit. This was a long time coming with tons of planning; nothing is ever spontaneous with the Japanese.  That is not a bad thing - in fact, when dealing with motorbikes and foreign countries, having a detailed plan is the right...

One of the perks of winning big races is that cool opportunities usually fall into your lap along the way. I was recently asked to test a Formula Renault open wheel car in China, and I gladly accepted. I have never followed car racing nor had any interest in racing cars. I always thought that...

I was lucky enough to be invited to help out at an Arlen Ness dealer event a few years back in China.  Greenstar (licensee of the Arlen Ness brand for motorcycle leathers and riding gear) was one of my sponsors at the time.  I was really looking forward to the event as Ruben Xaus, who...

I will never forget the first time I crashed while testing alone on the Zhuhai circuit in China. It had rained earlier in the day, but there was a dry line. I was on a fast lap but ran out onto the rumble strip coming out of a corner, and immediately high-sided (so much for...

Just about anyone who has thrown a leg over a race bike has most probably also experienced a crash or two.  Crashing sucks!  It is expensive, dangerous, and sometimes even embarrassing.  Nobody that I know enjoys crashing… period! Unfortunately, crashing is a reality in Superbike racing.  It is a highly competitive sport and races are...

Motegi, Japan: We just completed a very successful test with Team JP (Japan Planning) at the well-known Twin Ring Motegi Circuit.  We immediately found out setup and found the track very easy to learn.  The team was very professional and the bikes we tested well already set up nicely for my weight and riding style. ...

It seems like just the other day I was bragging to someone about how amazing it is in China. Heck, the few rules that they did have in place were not even enforced.  A good way to describe it is probably like “The good ‘ole Days” that our parents always told us about…except with scooters...

Mainland China has quite a few race tracks, with new ones opening each year.  They are scattered throughout this huge country; one even opened up in Inner Mongolia this past year!  The most popular circuits are the Zhuhai International Circuit and the Shanghai F1 Track (former home of a Moto GP round). Zhuhai is by...

26 Hours, three flight connections, four border crossings, 13-hour time change, and plenty of airplane food… this is what I have been doing just about every month for the past four years.  Since moving to Pirelli tires, you need to add carrying three fronts and six rears along with a suitcase and laptop roller bag. ...