RAHAL DUCATI MOTO COMPLETE SUCCESSFUL FIRST TEST
ZIONSVILLE, Ind., (02.15.2024) -The lately established Rahal Ducati Moto crew efficiently concluded its inaugural three-day testing session at Jennings GP in Hamilton County, Florida.
Regardless of the difficult climate circumstances within the lead-up to the take a look at, crew riders PJ Jacobsen, Kayla Yaakov, and Corey Alexander have been greeted by clear skies on Tuesday morning, offering a welcome respite from the sooner heavy rain. The crew, decided to profit from the favorable climate, diligently assembled three brand-new Ducati Panigale V2s, which had not but skilled any monitor time. The riders, together with their newly-formed crews, labored intently to ascertain a cushty and efficient rapport with their new bikes, addressing and resolving any minor points that surfaced throughout the take a look at.
The riders coated a formidable variety of laps over the three days, with PJ clocking a quickest time of 1:15.4s, Kayla – 1:15.6s, and Corey – 1:16.2s. They go away the Jennings monitor with a superb base forward of their maiden race with the RDM crew in simply three weeks time, in Daytona Seashore, FL.
PJ Jacobsen:
“It’s been a superb first take a look at, simply getting the bikes on monitor and attending to know everybody, it’s a gentle constructing course of, and it has gone very well. The primary day I wasn’t too comfy so I labored with all of the crew and the sensation improved because the take a look at progressed. I’m now feeling lots happier and we simply should maintain chipping away to seek out the very best arrange for Daytona.”
Kayla Yaakov:
“I’ve actually loved the primary take a look at and attending to know the crew that Ben and Graham have assembled. Everybody labored very well collectively and beginning off on this approach is essential forward of the season. They did an incredible job of constructing three bikes in a single day and reacting to all the problems that come up when constructing new bikes! I really feel we improved steadily because the take a look at progressed, there have been a number of small issues right here and there, however we’ve labored via them collectively which is vital, and that’s why we’re right here testing. The ultimate day was tremendous constructive, and we have been capable of finding a aggressive base setting. I’m very pleased with what we have been in a position to study and obtain this week, and I’ve full confidence that this crew can ship some superior outcomes this season!”
Corey Alexander:
“Crucial factor was getting all of the crew collectively. This isn’t only a regular ‘new crew’ however a totally new crew of individuals, bikes, every little thing! We labored via the kinks that you simply anticipate finding when rolling out new bikes which have by no means been on monitor and total, contemplating the place we have been every week in the past, we’re in a superb place for positive! I’m a gradual burner and take my time to seek out my groove, so having the three days has been nice to get to a spot that I’m comfy with forward of Daytona.”
Ben Spies, Rahal Ducati Moto Staff Principal:
“I’m extraordinarily pleased with how the primary take a look at went. Clearly it was slightly nerve wracking for the primary time working all along with new mechanics and riders and gelling collectively, however all people labored very well and we obtained three good days to work with and loads of laps. We go away this take a look at with three blissful riders and a few good baseline set ups headed to Daytona.”
Graham Rahal, Rahal Ducati Moto Co-Proprietor:
“Sadly I used to be unable to be on the first take a look at, however I used to be actually there in spirit! Ben and the crew all saved me up to date all through the three days and it sounds prefer it was a really productive and profitable first take a look at. Placing collectively a set of folks that haven’t labored collectively earlier than is at all times difficult however I’m grateful to Ben, James and all of the crew for his or her dedication to the venture. Now we’re on countdown to Daytona and I can’t wait to see PJ, Kayla, and Corey out on monitor!”
