Inviting Danilo Petrucci to a sporting or other event means ensuring a surprise from the person concerned, which will highlight the event. Authentic motorcycle enthusiast, eclectic champion, Petrux is a must and he is very appreciated for this reason by fans. This weekend, he will be at the Tavullia ranch to compete in the traditional 100 km of Champions. And he would almost steal the show from the owner who is none other than Valentino Rossi!
Just before leaving for the Superbike tests in Jerez, scheduled for January 24 and 25, Danilo Petrucci will participate in Champions 100K at Tavullia Ranch, Friday and Saturday. Valentino Rossi invited him and he accepted with pleasure. But Petrux does not arrive at the event to make up the numbers. In a recent interview, Petrucci thus revealed an interesting story: “ I'm coming back to the Ranch for the 100 km for the second year in a row and I'm delighted with Vale's invitation “, he said on GP One.
Danilo Petrucci: “ we will take on the challenge with a 500 2T motorcycle and we will be the only ones to use a 500 on the track »
That being said, he mentions: “ this year I will race in a duo with Andrea Verona, Enduro world champion ". And there will be something new this time: “ we will take on the challenge with a 500 2T motorcycle and we will be the only ones to use a 500 on the track He explained. " The bike was hand built by Tomasin Racing. She is based on a Honda 450, but the engine was modified by Tomasin Racing itself. The motorcycle is equipped with a gearbox, electronic injection, as well as traction and launch control ».
« We talked to Vale about it and he is very curious to see us in action » he adds. Finally, Petrucci joked about favorites: “ It won't be me, of course. If I had to bet, I'd choose someone from the Academy ". Moreover, Danilo Petrucci and the Barni team carried out aerodynamic tests in the Perugia wind tunnel with the aim of seeking the best performance for next season. A profitable day for Danilo as well as for Yari Montella, entered next year in Supersport with the Panigale V2 of the team led by Barnabò.
