Lorenzo Zanetti wrote a piece of Italian history, not only in our country, but also abroad. The 33-year-old took the most sensible podium in the Honos Superbike category of MotoAmerica, with more spots in the other two races. which returned Ducati to america’s most sensible after many years of absence. The last Italian to succeed Alessandro Gramigni in 1996, of the team’s 916 led by Eraldo Ferracci. HSBK Celtic Racing Team, a permanent presence on the US stage.
Now the one from Brescia enjoys a well-deserved rest (or almost Array . . ) along the beautiful and warm California coast, waiting for the next circular in Laguna Seca. It is a circuit totally unknown to him, but he will know it in those Days thanks to a day of track organized through the riding school, thus missing the CIV ultimate in Vallelunga with the Broncos Racing Team.
“After the Indianapolis round, I deserve to have gone to HSBK Celtic Racing Team headquarters in Oklahoma. At the finish line I liked moving to San Francisco, near the corporate Ducati of New York – zanetti said – In addition to taking credit for the Days I take the opportunity to do a few race laps in Laguna Seca with a road bike in preparation for the next week of completion. I’m sorry I can’t run in Vallelunga, being a boy of my word I feel compelled to respect all commitments. my visa was late, it would not have been imaginable to return to Italy on time. As a result, I made the decision to stay in the United States and end a while alone, but I feel the distance with my family.
The United States, meanwhile, is one of the top countries affected by the COVID-19 fitness emergency, but on the last occasion of the season, however, the doors opened with fan feedback.
“When I ran to The Ridge, Washington, the stage was quiet,” he continued, “in Indy, they even opened up to the public. In California, however, the number of infections is higher, but everyone wears a mask. I’m good. The scenario is confusing and we are making wonderful sacrifices. “
It was a victory that demonstrated the perfect non-public aptitude of Lorenzo Zanetti, who was referred too hastily as a “second-ranked” pilot. Instead, the 33-year-old is able to perform in any kind of situation and championship.
“Over the years, I have become flexible, I manage to be competitive in all the championships where I run – says “Fox” – in the ARRC (Asia Road Racing Championship) I used a V4-R, similar to the CIV, I just completed from the podium in Sepang. In the Italian Championship I come from two 3rd places in Imola, Barcelona in World Superbike, I ended up in trouble after having been on the track alone since Saturday morning. My role as a control pilot has influenced this. “
After making his debut on The Ridge Motorsports Park’s new circuit, the spark was turned on without delay between Zanetti and HSBK Celtic Racing, both in terms of paintings and the parent company.
“At The Ridge I ran with a Panigale V4R completely Stock, with loose ECU, in the Superbike category. For the first time, it was not easy, a very ‘old style’ track where I got the most productive result imaginable. the team understood what my needs were and, thanks to my momentum, put me in a position to compete in all 3 races in Indianapolis with a Superbike edition of the V4R. We put in position a few small technical measures and, with the arrival of experienced technicians such as Paolo Betti and Simone Toso (excellent connoisseurs of Lorenzo and the bikes), we were able to achieve impressive performances”.
With five races in North American elegance to date, Zanetti is able to compare the MotoAmerica championship that is gradually with those of the Old Continent.
“Compared to the European Championships, the MotoAmerica is lived with less pressure. Accustomed to other scenarios, I created expectations for myself. In terms of marketing, they’re actually good, they insist a lot and they’re very careful. At the same time, they have to make their career control decisions. However, this facet has changed significantly in recent seasons with the arrival of Wayne Rainey. “
Despite the small number of participants, North American elegance has the highest score of runners, also confirming itself as a group to attract World Championship teams.
“Lately, several foreign drivers are returning to the national championships, just take a look at the CIV, BSB and ARRC. The Honos Superbike point is very high: Cameron Beaubier has been earning the name for five years, Toni Elias is a former Moto2 World Cup champion and, in addition, Garrett Gerloff (great protagonist of the 2019 American SBK championship) took his first podium at the world championship. Yamaha and Suzuki are provided officially, it’s not easy to win last Sunday. The gap between the most sensible groups and the back ones is huge, some of the middle groups are personal or amateur. They are professional but in no experience, in Europe it would almost be thought of as a minor championship. years ago, it completely changed, once here you won twice as much as at the World Championships, now they are running to take it to a higher point in the future. “
Given the correct effects on brickyard, it’s natural to wonder if MotoAmerica may be the new touchdown point of Lorenzo Zanetti’s long career next season.
“By 2021, I have not yet made a resolution, so far I am only thinking of making the most of this opportunity, the effects of Indy can have a positive effect in this regard. I would like to apply in the United States, if I pass back to Italy, we will see how the stage evolves. In Laguna Seca I hope to fight again for the first places, I will have to be informed of the track temporarily and I hope to keep the Borpass Panigale flag high,” he concluded.