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Why an IndyCar stalwart is supporting a bike racing gamechanger

Although new seasons introduce different challenges, Graham Rahal is about to embark on an unprecedented experience. This weekend’s IndyCar Series season opener in St. Petersburg will coincide with the debut of his newly-created MotoAmerica team which is simultaneously competing at Daytona.

The 35-year-old announced the formation of Rahal Ducati Moto nearly six months ago, with a focus on entering the Supersport class. Racing legend Ben Spies, a five-time AMA champion who also captured the 2009 World Superbike title and stood on the top step of the podium with Yamaha in MotoGP, has been one of the pillars crafting the foundation of the programme as its team principal.

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