Saturday, July 9, 2022

MOTO GP: Modern Day Crossover Riders

But How Successful will they be Behind a Steering Wheel?

 

Ran across this awhile ago when perusing Ye Intrawoods’  for some Le Mans fodder. As the article’s about Triple MotoGP World Champion Jorge Lorenzo switching to racing Cars, specifically in the Spaniard’s case, Porsche 911’s in the Porsche Carrera Cup Italia series.

 

As Lorenzo joins two of His former MotoGP compatriots competing in Tintops’, nee Saloons now. Joining the likes of The Doctor’, aka Valentino Rossi in the GT World Challenge Europe series and Dani Pedrosa in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe series…

 

https://www.dailysportscar.com/2022/05/16/lorenzo-on-4-wheels.html

 

Although this two Wheels to four Wheels Crossover Ain’t Anything New! Since I long ago attempted chronicling here on No Fenders some of the major Names to make the switch, which arguably, John surtees is still the most famous example. Being the Only Grand Prix Motorcycle and Formula 1 World Champion! For which Y’all can check out below…

 

http://www.nofenders.net/2014/04/scooter-pilotes.html