1’00.289: David Checa breaks the lap record for Carole

Riding the GMT 94 Yamaha R1 with Michelin tires, David Checa had planned this weekend to beat the Carole lap record set by Stephane Duterne in 2008 (1’00.512, read MNC of September 22, 2008: Stephane Duterne beats Carole’s lap record).

Riding the GMT 94 Yamaha R1 with Michelin tires, David Checa had planned this weekend to beat the Carole lap record set by Stephane Duterne in 2008 (1’00.512, read).

It is now done, with a record time of 1’00.289 achieved despite unfavorable weather conditions !

But the GMT rider, with a thirst to drive and legendary pugnacity, has seen others: after having lined up several laps on race tires nearing 1’00.5, he puts on soft tires and sets off again. attack … as the droplets intensify! David is not discouraged and manages to break the lap record: 1’00.289.

"I would have liked to spend under the minute, it was within our reach"…

"I am very happy !" declares the most French of the Spanish pilots: "of course I would have liked to spend under the minute, it was within our reach, but we achieved our objective and that makes me happy for the team, for Michelin and for Christophe to whom this project was important ".

Christophe Guyot, GMT team manager, is also delighted with the performance of his favorite driver: "Checa is a hell of a driver! What energy! How many would not have taken the track in these conditions? David never gives up, he gives everything This has lasted for 10 years and yet the emotions it brings are always stronger. A big thank you also to Michelin, without whom this performance would not have been possible ".

So who will spend the minute Carole? To be continued on MNC: stay connected !

THE MOTORCYCLE JOURNAL DU NET – Photos Gil VIDAL

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