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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.

[@gtracy555]

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!!

[@oatmeal636]

have you done any other motorcycle racing since then Greg?

[@gtracy555]

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

[@illf8ted]

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.

[@deanazcoolzi4382]

Insane stuff man!

[@willspeakman2461]

If they let sport bikes enter then they would win.

[@lewiscollins1045]

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..

[@gtracy555]

Thank you!! The torque on the multistrada is pretty unbelievable! One of the things I love about the bike for sure.

[@gtracy555]

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.

[@Wombatboys]

nothing but respect doing Pikes on 2 wheels, amazing stuff

[@Schaaf]

Yes. That IS fast. Thanks for the ride!

[@ethan9553]

Look at your videos man, you are bombing those hills on your little honda!

[@Schaaf]

Ethan Dang that's a completely different story from this here though

[@timwendt2999]

you? here? lol

Haha, I know right? :)

[@sarahdell4042]

That poor bike had to carry his massive balls all the way up that mountain

[@mjimih]

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.

[@DiepBlueC]

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!

[@sdsufan001]

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.

[@gpooleii]

Greg, you rock! Thanks for taking us along on that blistering ride. I'll never see the Pikes Peak highway the same!!!

[@LouisHudonDucati]

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.

[@elgroomez]

I love watching this with my morning coffee. Starts the day just right

[@pete7kcu]

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.

[@ji3200]

+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.

[@n8119c]

Wow!!....that was 10 minutes of spastic, frenzied, adrenaline filled action. two thumbs up!

[@thatsoutrageous1961]

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 !

[@Hondacb500Gijon]

Great riding and amazing landscapes . Thanks for the vid .

[@gtracy555]

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!!!

[@gtracy555]

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.

[@scottj324]

Still loving this and remembering the event with the Ducati group

[@gtracy555]

Thanks, I appreciate that! I love that people get to see the run. Pikes Peak is a pretty special place.

[@gtracy555]

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!

[@texasrox2010]

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?

[@nickb9563]

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

[@bwfrieds]

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.

[@Unbroken1962]

Ben Friedman captain sensible

[@bagheadbaby]

no IOM TT but does look fun! i want a go :)

[@gtracy555]

Enjoyed chatting with you guys as well. Keep in touch, what a cool place Pikes Peak is!!

[@scottp2868]

I still remember that start. Game face was on and going for it. Great ride Greg.

[@boosociety999]

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.

[@gtracy555]

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!

[@jobytube]

Thank you for the reply Mr. Tracy. That is really nice of you. Wishing you all the best!

[@DVDA83]

Bloody hell that was exhilarating just watching here in my kitchen eating pizza. Top notch riding, Greg.

[@globalsuperbike]

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

[@airtimepakenham6114]

What an awsome run under 10.00 well done

[@Johnnyo2408]

I've driven up Pikes Peek before.. To see it done at those speeds in this vid is amazing!! Wow!

[@luizbiana]

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.

[@gtracy555]

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.

[@SkyPowers]

Great job Greg Tracy,amazing road and the riding of that Torque 'NICE'.... lucky guy !!!! Sky

[@XeClassified]

11:02 I'm sure that's the spot that took Carlin out

[@gtracy555]

He was flying this weekend!! Electric motorcycles and cars are amazing!

[@pcracer2]

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!

[@alentinik]

Greg, i'm Alessandro from Italy and you are my personal superhero! Congratulations for your bravery and your drive! Big Up!

[@TheIrongutz]

My heart was pumpin' just watching this from the couch lol.

[@gtracy555]

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

[@bur505]

So great and so fun to watch. Amazing sound on that Multi, cant wait to come watch you repeat this year!

[@gtracy555]

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;)

[@gtracy555]

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.

[@gabe3eb]

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!

[@MarkWingfield]

Wow! looks like you had a couple of hairy moments there & kept it nailed! thanks for posting, amazing vid

[@gtracy555]

Classic!!! Thanks for that. I feel pretty lucky to have pushed it all these years up there! Best of luck to you.

[@alentinik]

Thank you Greg. I hope the same to you and your family. And I hope to see you during the PP 2013 with Ducati.

[@gtracy555]

The exhaust was from Akrapovic!!

[@vengeange675]

PERIZ99 the two cylinder engine configuration. most japanese bikes are 4 cyl and the noise is completely different.

[@slspg]

PERIZ99 Italian V twin my friend

[@slspg]

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

[@evanhartless9018]

PERIZ99 Ducati actually doesn't use a V-Twin. They use an L-Twin.

[@evanhartless9018]

PERIZ99 Ducati actually doesn't use a V-Twin. They use an L-Twin.

[@gtracy555]

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!

[@TimKettering]

i like how you did a little grass/flower landscaping with your flyscreen at 1:35. i salute you!

[@2009GoldWinger]

Great run. Thanks for posting. Good Luck next month!

[@gtracy555]

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,

[@gtracy555]

Thanks for that!! Its a crazy race. Raced up it yesterday in the rain, made for an interesting race.

[@gtracy555]

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!!!!

[@gtracy555]

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....

[@Dexi]

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!

[@dadscanplay2]

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.

[@capuchxxx]

Simply Amazing!! Thx for letting us watch a work of art!!

[@phoxrides]

Absolutely Awesome! I was really hoping you'd post this! You have nerves of steel!

[@gtracy555]

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-dog44]

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!

[@gtracy555]

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.

[@wilbawild01]

Savage man, savage! Love the roar of that duke. Big moment at 9.25 holy vertical drop batman lol! Awesome dude.

[@slit4659]

DUKES are K.T.M.s.....This is a DUCATI.

[@bigdogrufruf8076]

That was so smooth love that sound. that's one great machine.

[@alexklug-noble9360]

You're unbelievably awesome dude, keep up the amazing work from a motoring enthusiast! :D

[@gtracy555]

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.

[@PhilfromAbsolu]

Bravo Greg pour les images incroyables ! Congratulations for incredible pictures ! Quel talent ! What a skill !

[@zsmain_1520]

pure awesomeness. I like to ride fast too but this is so brutal. You sir gained a lot of respect.

[@Tw1stedElmo]

hope you're running this year, can't wait to see this first hand

[@gtracy555]

That is awesome! It has been 10 years since Dust to Glory, believe it or not! I say give them a try sometime....

[@abnx9670]

Powerful Multi. About lost my breakfast watching though.

[@NateCristofori]

Congrats on an incredible ride! Looks like you had to battle some serious frost heaves. Much respect, Greg!

[@gtracy555]

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!

[@mouzakitrago5370]

Great video, You are certainly haulling the mail. Very impressive. Also nice save at 9:16 min mark looked uber scary..!

[@gtracy555]

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.

[@gtracy555]

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!!

[@gtracy555]

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!!

[@exodusfivesixfivesix8050]

Grats!! I love and own Ducati thanks for the rep!

[@gtracy555]

It is an amazing road, I have had several of those moments there over the years!;]

[@SnajYor]

Wauww, im a starting motorcycle driver ( ducati 748S) and i hope i can steer like this in the future!! Amazing job! Grtz. from Holland

[@gtracy555]

Thanks, I want to see it live someday, mad respect for the TT boys!

[@chrissmith7669]

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.

[@SuperJonellis]

Amazing lines Greg!

[@JJZX10R]

That´s a sharp, sharp driving. Thank you for raising my adrenalin, :) You used literally all the inches of the road, never seen that!

[@RidingYamaha47]

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..

[@F13SC]

Amazing video! Well done Greg, you are one hell of a rider. It seems I under estimated the Mulit's handling as well.

[@lexy1729]

wow! now that looks like some fun. good stuff. i hope to have a run myself one day.

[@qettyz]

Wow that launch was awesome! Thanks for this video!

[@blancolirio]

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

[@Carfanatic1973]

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...

[@ZeroBoostBuick]

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.

[@calcoindustries]

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!

[@johngalt3614]

I wanna see the ghostrider do this on his turbo busa.

[@gtracy555]

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.

[@gtracy555]

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.

[@gtracy555]

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!!!!