Team Ducati's Greg Tracy's race up Pikes Peak in under 10:00 minutes. The 10:00 mark was only beat last year by Monster Tajima in his unlimited car. Greg and Carlin Dunne battled for top time in the motorcycle class.
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@gtracy55511 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching it, I really appreciate it. Pikes Peak is such an amazing race. 2012 was probably my last year racing motorcycles there. I broke my back and had a really bad concussion the week before this run was filmed, gave it my all! Not sure I want to push it like that on a bike there again. I am working on racing a car there in 2013! Have a great day!!
@oatmeal6363 ай бұрын
have you done any other motorcycle racing since then Greg?
@gtracy55512 жыл бұрын
I think the sit up style bikes are best for this type of race. Because there are 156 turns and there is no sighting lap, committing to your front wheel on a superbike is tricky. The multistrada or hyper work well in this environment because you can make adjustments quicker when you all of a sudden lose the rear or front tire. We will see I am sure of that. To be honest the amount of commitment needed to go the speeds we did is pretty over the top. Thanks for the comment, all the best. GT
@illf8ted6 жыл бұрын
Hey Greg, killer run. What type of tires are you using by chance? Saw in previous videos you are using tire warmers, are those slicks or DOT race rubber. Keep up the good work CHEERS and Congrats.
@deanazcoolzi43824 жыл бұрын
Insane stuff man!
@willspeakman24613 жыл бұрын
If they let sport bikes enter then they would win.
@lewiscollins10454 жыл бұрын
Has to be the best run up there, I've said before this inspired me to go buy one, after kidney cancer. I bought it and looked at it in my dining room for 6mths, whilst recovering.. 4yrs on still here. cheers Greg Tracy, I appreciated the Face book message you sent me, Top Man..
@gtracy55512 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! The torque on the multistrada is pretty unbelievable! One of the things I love about the bike for sure.
@gtracy55511 жыл бұрын
I am happy people have had the chance to see what the run up looks like. Funny it has always been such a passion for me and I really enjoy that my fellow Ducatista get to ride along. Thanks for taking the time to say hello.
@Wombatboys9 жыл бұрын
nothing but respect doing Pikes on 2 wheels, amazing stuff
@Schaaf10 жыл бұрын
Yes. That IS fast. Thanks for the ride!
@ethan955310 жыл бұрын
Look at your videos man, you are bombing those hills on your little honda!
@Schaaf10 жыл бұрын
Ethan Dang that's a completely different story from this here though
@timwendt29999 жыл бұрын
you? here? lol
6 жыл бұрын
Haha, I know right? :)
@sarahdell40427 жыл бұрын
That poor bike had to carry his massive balls all the way up that mountain
@mjimih11 жыл бұрын
my neighbor had a rare Ducati. 1972 400cc single piston. One of two still in existence of that model back in 1979. He popped wheelies with it all the time.
@DiepBlueC11 жыл бұрын
I like how you put it about the risk "Possibly not as much as some might have and more than others". Incredible riding, I am glad to hear that you made it through in one piece and are still getting after it!
@sdsufan0015 жыл бұрын
My God man. I live in the mountains in SoCal and ride sportbikes, a superduke 1290r and a Ducati Pikes Peak. I thought I was pretty spiffy. Turns out, not so much. This video is inspiring, frightening, nerve wrenching and well... frightening. Holy Hell man, good stuff. Wow.
@gpooleii11 жыл бұрын
Greg, you rock! Thanks for taking us along on that blistering ride. I'll never see the Pikes Peak highway the same!!!
@LouisHudonDucati11 жыл бұрын
Sound!!! That's exactly why I've bought mine. I love my mts. I wish to see you do it again for 2013. Congratulation Greg.
@elgroomez11 жыл бұрын
I love watching this with my morning coffee. Starts the day just right
@pete7kcu9 жыл бұрын
Simply breath-taking! The bends are so similar and landmarks/braking points so few, it must be a nightmare to try and learn. Well done to all who take part.
@ji32009 жыл бұрын
+Peter Kelly i don't understand those spectators. came all the way to pikes peak location and see barely one blink of second motorcycle passing by...... what a waste of time and boring.
@n8119c10 жыл бұрын
Wow!!....that was 10 minutes of spastic, frenzied, adrenaline filled action. two thumbs up!
@thatsoutrageous196110 жыл бұрын
If you never been there you could not understand how brave this ride was,it was epic. Hats off to you Sir, when I drove up, very slowly I might add, I couldn't breath too well due to the elevation ,I reckon you would have been huffing and puffing a bit too !! Love your work,love to see a clip of you at the Beartooth Pass !
@Hondacb500Gijon11 жыл бұрын
Great riding and amazing landscapes . Thanks for the vid .
@gtracy55511 жыл бұрын
That is a super solid run!!! Just remember to give the Mountain respect like your surfing the biggest wave on the planet. If it wants the Mountain can bite you. Hope to see you there this year!!!
@gtracy55511 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. My favorite time is very early am practice and the sun is coming up below you which casts a perfect shadow against the cliff of the bike. All the best.
@scottj3249 жыл бұрын
Still loving this and remembering the event with the Ducati group
@gtracy55511 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate that! I love that people get to see the run. Pikes Peak is a pretty special place.
@gtracy55511 жыл бұрын
I figured either you were someone I didnt want to race or were messing with me! appreciate you checking out the video, All the best!
@texasrox20103 жыл бұрын
Did you carry oxygen with you for the run? Did you have to make any modifications to the bike to operate at such high altitude?
@nickb95635 ай бұрын
Absolutely insane riding I live in the springs and regularly rode up pikes on a 2001 sv650 until last month, when i bought a 2014 multistrada 1200 A little humbling the way this video puts into context what that bike *could* do with the right rider on board. We'll see how I do when the snow clears off in a few weeks
@bwfrieds9 жыл бұрын
Those spectators have made strange choices on safe places to watch the race. I wouldn't trust those orange fences on the outside of a curve.
@Unbroken19629 жыл бұрын
Ben Friedman captain sensible
@bagheadbaby10 жыл бұрын
no IOM TT but does look fun! i want a go :)
@gtracy55511 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed chatting with you guys as well. Keep in touch, what a cool place Pikes Peak is!!
@scottp28684 жыл бұрын
I still remember that start. Game face was on and going for it. Great ride Greg.
@boosociety99910 ай бұрын
Anyone else watch the video tilting their head to the side with each turn? 😂. I don’t know how this man was able to cart his massive balls up to the top so fast..lots of respect for this dude, I could never do something like that..I’m way too chicken! 😂 Love the video! Amazing talent.
@gtracy55512 жыл бұрын
Yes it is pretty classic how we try to make light of what we know we are getting ready to do. I have never risked as much as I did in this run, Possibly not as much as some might have and more than others! I feel very fortunate to have survived my 16 attempts at this race. Thanks for the post, I really appreciate all the people who have taken the time to watch my run up!
@jobytube11 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the reply Mr. Tracy. That is really nice of you. Wishing you all the best!
@DVDA8311 жыл бұрын
Bloody hell that was exhilarating just watching here in my kitchen eating pizza. Top notch riding, Greg.
@globalsuperbike9 жыл бұрын
killer ride man! a couple of times i felt my stomach drop watching ride near the drop offs and almost eating hay bales.. crazy skill
@airtimepakenham611411 жыл бұрын
What an awsome run under 10.00 well done
@Johnnyo240810 жыл бұрын
I've driven up Pikes Peek before.. To see it done at those speeds in this vid is amazing!! Wow!
@luizbiana12 жыл бұрын
I must say nice cam setup!! In my opinion all motorcycle races should´ve a camera setup like this, imagine watch an isle of man lap with a Helmet camera like this one, or maybe a lap on a Motogp Machine. Thx Greg, your video just made me have more respect for your skill and courage.
@gtracy55511 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment. Dust to Glory was made in 2003. Amazing how time flys. Mouse that solos the 1000 in that movie was the Director for the movie Act of Valor that came out last year. We are racing the Mexican 1000 in a buggy April 27. Good luck with getting your Dirt track car program. Keep in touch.
@SkyPowers12 жыл бұрын
Great job Greg Tracy,amazing road and the riding of that Torque 'NICE'.... lucky guy !!!! Sky
@XeClassified5 жыл бұрын
11:02 I'm sure that's the spot that took Carlin out
@gtracy55511 жыл бұрын
He was flying this weekend!! Electric motorcycles and cars are amazing!
@pcracer212 жыл бұрын
i drove a car up Pikes Peak a last year and was freaked out... HOLY SHIT YOU HAVE SOME BALLS! there was once or twice i thought you going off the side of the mountain... i have one word for this... AMAZING!
@alentinik11 жыл бұрын
Greg, i'm Alessandro from Italy and you are my personal superhero! Congratulations for your bravery and your drive! Big Up!
@TheIrongutz8 жыл бұрын
My heart was pumpin' just watching this from the couch lol.
@gtracy55511 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for the post. I am honored! If you can make a ride across AFG I think I would be in. Keep up the solid work over there, be safe and look me up when you get back and all meet ya for a ride somewhere. You can always get a hold of me on, my life at speed thanks again, Greg
@bur50511 жыл бұрын
So great and so fun to watch. Amazing sound on that Multi, cant wait to come watch you repeat this year!
@gtracy55511 жыл бұрын
Thank you. My guess is Loeb breaks the record by 50 seconds. The worlds best driver in the most amazing car ever brought to the Mountain. Planning on making the electric car record mine though;)
@gtracy55511 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eddie, You are going to love that motorcycle!!!! Tell Vince thanks from me for sending you to this clip. I have really enjoyed this race, put my heart and soul into it for 16 years. Hope to see ya on the track or trail one of these days.
@gabe3eb11 жыл бұрын
Greg, met you this year at the first turn on the hill right before the start line right after the Puegot car went. Appreciated you chatting with us, really cool to meet you and will cheer you on in the future too!
@MarkWingfield10 жыл бұрын
Wow! looks like you had a couple of hairy moments there & kept it nailed! thanks for posting, amazing vid
@gtracy55511 жыл бұрын
Classic!!! Thanks for that. I feel pretty lucky to have pushed it all these years up there! Best of luck to you.
@alentinik11 жыл бұрын
Thank you Greg. I hope the same to you and your family. And I hope to see you during the PP 2013 with Ducati.
@gtracy55510 жыл бұрын
The exhaust was from Akrapovic!!
@vengeange67510 жыл бұрын
PERIZ99 the two cylinder engine configuration. most japanese bikes are 4 cyl and the noise is completely different.
@slspg10 жыл бұрын
PERIZ99 Italian V twin my friend
@slspg10 жыл бұрын
PERIZ99 like the other reply says, there is post likely a aftermarket exhaust on the bike but Ducati Vtwin revs a lot higher that Harleys
@evanhartless901810 жыл бұрын
PERIZ99 Ducati actually doesn't use a V-Twin. They use an L-Twin.
@evanhartless901810 жыл бұрын
PERIZ99 Ducati actually doesn't use a V-Twin. They use an L-Twin.
@gtracy55511 жыл бұрын
Alessandro, Thank you for the way to kind comment!!! I have enjoyed being a part of this race for 15 years. Hope you have a great Christmas and New Year!
@TimKettering11 жыл бұрын
i like how you did a little grass/flower landscaping with your flyscreen at 1:35. i salute you!
@2009GoldWinger11 жыл бұрын
Great run. Thanks for posting. Good Luck next month!
@gtracy55511 жыл бұрын
It may have been an older video. This year the course was for the first time, paved to the top. I appreciate you taking time to watch it. I also checked out your youtube page and loved the Macau video you have up,
@gtracy55511 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that!! Its a crazy race. Raced up it yesterday in the rain, made for an interesting race.
@gtracy55512 жыл бұрын
That is the nature of the business! Although a Isle of Mann top twenty guy came and raced a few years back and was about 1 minute off the pace. There are great riders all over the world! PS I would more than welcome any of those guys showing up and giving it a go!!!!
@gtracy55511 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment, I will be looking forward to meeting you at the Peak. Whatever I can do to help, and thank you for your service....
@Dexi12 жыл бұрын
Did this at normal speed on 8/4 with a group and we saw your bike at the top. It was really cool, had no idea it was going to go on to do this!
@dadscanplay211 жыл бұрын
Video is amazing , you Greg unbelievable rider. Keep what you doing, ride safe and please do visit Europe . You making all ducatisti proud. Well done.
@capuchxxx11 жыл бұрын
Simply Amazing!! Thx for letting us watch a work of art!!
@phoxrides12 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Awesome! I was really hoping you'd post this! You have nerves of steel!
@gtracy55511 жыл бұрын
I think we were right at about 160 rwhp, basically stock multistrada with a few tweeks and a kick butt akrapovik exhaust. I did not run the traction control because I like being able to spin the rear wheel to turn the bike in certain circumstances! Thanks for watching, have a great Christmas.
@J-dog4411 жыл бұрын
Holy Shit!!! My butthole was puckered the whole time and I'm just sitting here watching it in my living room! Damn good riding man!
@gtracy55511 жыл бұрын
I think it was probably both. I crashed the week befor the race and fractured two vertabrae in my back. On the left turns I could drag my knee but on the rights I had to sit up more supermoto style. Thanks for the shout out.
@wilbawild0110 жыл бұрын
Savage man, savage! Love the roar of that duke. Big moment at 9.25 holy vertical drop batman lol! Awesome dude.
@slit46595 жыл бұрын
DUKES are K.T.M.s.....This is a DUCATI.
@bigdogrufruf80769 жыл бұрын
That was so smooth love that sound. that's one great machine.
@alexklug-noble936011 жыл бұрын
You're unbelievably awesome dude, keep up the amazing work from a motoring enthusiast! :D
@gtracy55511 жыл бұрын
The power would be awesome. Our bikes were about 160 hp with pipe and small mods. Racing a car this year for Mitsubishi Motors in the electric class. thanks for the post.
@PhilfromAbsolu11 жыл бұрын
Bravo Greg pour les images incroyables ! Congratulations for incredible pictures ! Quel talent ! What a skill !
@zsmain_152011 жыл бұрын
pure awesomeness. I like to ride fast too but this is so brutal. You sir gained a lot of respect.
@Tw1stedElmo11 жыл бұрын
hope you're running this year, can't wait to see this first hand
@gtracy55511 жыл бұрын
That is awesome! It has been 10 years since Dust to Glory, believe it or not! I say give them a try sometime....
@abnx967010 жыл бұрын
Powerful Multi. About lost my breakfast watching though.
@NateCristofori12 жыл бұрын
Congrats on an incredible ride! Looks like you had to battle some serious frost heaves. Much respect, Greg!
@gtracy55511 жыл бұрын
I would really like that, but the family of five makes it all the crazier!! So impressed by all the TT'ers who go for it like they do!
@mouzakitrago537011 жыл бұрын
Great video, You are certainly haulling the mail. Very impressive. Also nice save at 9:16 min mark looked uber scary..!
@gtracy55511 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment! Control is a relative term. It was a wild ride at times, but having that bike under me made things much more in control.
@gtracy55511 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I always say if it has wheels I like it. Hopefully your a bigger fan of motorcycles now!! Enjoy your days as well!!
@gtracy55511 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bradley! Funny thing is I was just watching a Isle of Mann video realizing how on the edge of my seat I was. All the best to you!!
@exodusfivesixfivesix805011 жыл бұрын
Grats!! I love and own Ducati thanks for the rep!
@gtracy55511 жыл бұрын
It is an amazing road, I have had several of those moments there over the years!;]
@SnajYor11 жыл бұрын
Wauww, im a starting motorcycle driver ( ducati 748S) and i hope i can steer like this in the future!! Amazing job! Grtz. from Holland
@gtracy55511 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I want to see it live someday, mad respect for the TT boys!
@chrissmith76693 жыл бұрын
Late to the party but wow. What an awesome ride. People talk about the cliffs but I was looking at the shoulders, sliding off that would have catapulted the rider into the trees. That course had no forgiveness of getting off the line.
@SuperJonellis9 жыл бұрын
Amazing lines Greg!
@JJZX10R11 жыл бұрын
That´s a sharp, sharp driving. Thank you for raising my adrenalin, :) You used literally all the inches of the road, never seen that!
@RidingYamaha4712 жыл бұрын
I have to say no matter what you do. at 0:30 always remember, have fun.. Do what you love doing man. Everyone who is a fan of you will always back you up on that..
@F13SC11 жыл бұрын
Amazing video! Well done Greg, you are one hell of a rider. It seems I under estimated the Mulit's handling as well.
@lexy172912 жыл бұрын
wow! now that looks like some fun. good stuff. i hope to have a run myself one day.
@qettyz11 жыл бұрын
Wow that launch was awesome! Thanks for this video!
@blancolirio10 жыл бұрын
attacking it more like a dirt bike than a track bike. it's a rough road. Pin it when you can, break hard sliding into the turns. ya got the whole road blocked off, might as well use it! thanks for posting. jb
@Carfanatic197312 жыл бұрын
R E S P E C T ! ! ! You've balls like a ram i think :) You and your Duc are faster than the most of all vehicles in the long live of this fantastic legendary hill race... Maybe the connection between Ducati and Audi is not so a bad thing... Your bike seems to have the heart and the power of the 80's Audi Quattro rally legends and you propably have a mental connection to Michele Mouton and Walter Röhrl... Greetings from Germany. I wish i could see this race live sometime in my life...
@ZeroBoostBuick7 жыл бұрын
Took a VERY expensive car to beat a $15,000 bike. And only because Pikes Peak decided to pave the gravel road at the top.
@calcoindustries11 жыл бұрын
Such a solid run! I'm hoping to break 11 minutes in the 450 class this year. This past year as a rookie I ran an 11:40 with a crash and finished with my bars pointing 25 degrees to the right. It was disappointing to finish knowing I didn't put down my best run, but I counted my blessing for even finishing after a crash, let alone in the top 10. Hope to see you there this year, either on a bike or in a car!
@johngalt361410 жыл бұрын
I wanna see the ghostrider do this on his turbo busa.
@gtracy55511 жыл бұрын
Thanks. This year they actually allowed superbikes. Jake Holden came on a seriously prepped bike and was unable to get within 30 seconds of Carlin Dunne.
@gtracy55511 жыл бұрын
Not to much with the fuel injection. It was the Ducati Multistrada. Thank you for the comment. It makes my day that people have enjoyed watching this.
@gtracy55512 жыл бұрын
Thanks everyone for the comments! The race is one of the special ones in the world. IOM always comes up in conversation and all I can say is I have mad respect for those guys, I would love to race it someday but my stunt business keeps me so busy I am not sure I could commit to what it would take. I hope some of those guys come over to take on the Peak. I would love to see it myself. I have always loved to see people pursuing their dreams and living life to its fullest. All the best!!!!