Q&A with Anthony Alonso0

Anthony Alonso just wrapped up a fantastic season – He is now the new 2009 SMRRC Champion, 2009 NSR Cup Champion, 2009 MiniGP Champion, 2009 MiniGP Youth Champion and 2009 FormulaGP Champion. Below is a quick Q&A, more to come  on his move next year to the 125cc class.

What are you looking forward to most for next year when you move up to 125’s?

I’m looking forward to being able to fight with the 125cc front-runners

What are your goals for the next two years?

To get ready for the MotoGP rookies cup

What has been the greatest moment of your racing career so far?

My greatest moment would be during round 8 of the SCMiniGP club when I beat a much faster bike in a straight up fight

How has using slower bikes against fast competitors on fast bikes helped you to become a better rider?

It has helped me by making me push hard to beat people. I also like it because I have lots of fun

What are your strongest points on the bike?

My strongest points are passing, staying focused throughout the race and getting away from people

What are your weaknesses?

My weaknesses are my starts

Where do you see yourself in ten years?

I see myself in MotoGP, battling with Rossi, Stoner, Lorenzo, Pedrosa and Simincelli

What is your favorite part of racing and why?

My favorite part is passing people and going very fast

Why do you think there are so few Americans in GP’s?

It is because racing is more popular in Europe than in America

How do you plan on making it onto the world stage?

I plan to stay 100% focused on my dream and never give up. But most importantly having fun every single time I go out on the track