Yvan was drawn at random from among the authors of the correct answers and won the “2 Red Bull KTM Tech3 Super VIP Passes for Misano”.
After making contact by email, then by telephone, the man must accept reality: he has won and will be present in the best conditions for the Grand Prix in Misano!
It is therefore with the features drawn by a long night between Annecy and the Adriatic coast that we meet him at the accreditation center on Friday morning, just to ensure that there is no problem with the passes.
The rest, he tells you himself…
Still a big thank you to Hervé Poncharal and the entire Tech3 team which, year after year, allows us to bring the dream to life for a few enthusiasts.
What a weekend!
To reach the Adriatic coast from Annecy as soon as possible, I drove all Friday night with my son.
After collecting the passes at the accreditation center, we met the “benefactor”, Marc from paddock-gp.com, who allowed us to attend the San Marino GP in dream conditions.
Once past the checkpoint, we arrived in the heart of the paddock to contemplate the series of workshop trucks painted in the colors of the sponsors. They are very beautiful but I admit, I still have a weakness for the one from TECH 3. And, that's good, I just bump into Mathilde PONCHARAL who invites us to join their hospitality. And there it begins: it’s pure joy for a fan like me! Despite the years that pass, I have been a fan of GP motorcycles for 35 years and I still have as much admiration for the continental circus.
Hervé, Mathilde, Pierre and Guy from TECH3 reserved a special moment for us. We were able to take a tour of the circuit in a vehicle to watch one of the GP motorcycle test sessions from the safety lane. Twice, we went to the e-motorcycle starting grid accompanied by some renowned riders like Marco MELANDRI, Sete GIBERNEAU, Lucio CECCHINELLO and so many others…
In addition to visiting the MotoGP and Moto3 TECH2 boxes, we had the chance to attend a live test session in their box. It was like on TV!
Subsequently, Marc allowed us to meet an enthusiast like Alain BRONEC, manager of the CIP-GREEN POWER team, who explained to us, in all simplicity, the operation of one of his 2 Moto3 KTMs.
Time flies, time passes too quickly but it's so exciting.
We also had the privilege of discovering the SHARK (Thanks Gigi!) and SHOEI (Thanks Mika!) workshop trucks and holding in our hands the helmet of Jorge LORENZO as well as that of Fabio DI GIANNANTONIO (Moto2 poleman) who chose to his national GP a special Misano decoration as VALE does every year.
Of course, I can't tell you everything because it would be way too long, but it was magical. I appreciated even more being able to share it with my son. I have images in my head that will allow me to continue dreaming.
Thanks to Marc and Hervé without forgetting Mathilde and Pierre.
Hello everyone !
Yvan
