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EPISODE · Jun 22, 2025 · 52 MIN

Kristian Daniel Jr: 16 Years Old and Racing the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup

from KiwiMoto72 Podcast: Riders, Racers & the Experts Behind the Sport · host Kiwimoto72

Kristian Daniel Jr. is 16 years old and racing in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, one of the most competitive junior series in the world. He earned his spot against riders from dozens of countries and is now lining up on the same Grand Prix circuits as MotoGP.In this episode, Kristian talks about the jump from U.S. racing to the European stage, what it takes to compete in the Rookies Cup, and how he handles the pressure of international competition at his age.We also talk about his friendship with fellow American racer Kensei Matsudaira, the mental side of racing, and the family support system behind his career.This is part of our Young Guns series spotlighting the next generation of motorcycle racing talent.Send us Fan MailSupport the showIf you found this video helpful, consider supporting the channel by checking out the links below, or consider buying me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/kiwimoto72Or check out ALL my KiwiMoto72 Links here https://linktr.ee/kiwimoto72KiwiMoto72 Podcast 👉 Watch it here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCd6Uc3xNWizwhOpTfkI0IDSIgd0Cp3dN🎧 Or listen on your favorite platform:• Spotify: https://tr.ee/0pmdjh1_2J• Apple Podcasts: https://tr.ee/r_ffi8iQOk• Buzzsprout: https://tr.ee/b8EYmzjlxO

Kristian Daniel Jr. is 16 years old and racing in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, one of the most competitive junior series in the world. He earned his spot against riders from dozens of countries and is now lining up on the same Grand Prix circuits as MotoGP. In this episode, Kristian talks about the jump from U.S. racing to the European stage, what it takes to compete in the Rookies Cup, and how he handles the pressure of international competition at his age. We also talk about his friends...

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