A collector of top six finishes at the Netherlands most famous roads venue, Hengelo, ambitious German road racer Daryl Dorlich is the next rider to take part in Road Racing News, ten questions challenge.
13th in last years Newcomers A Manx GP, his answers to the popular series of questions, are as follows:
Q1: Favourite National Roads Meeting?
“300 Curves of Gustav Havel in Horice, Czech Republic, just the best track with a great atmosphere that regularly attracts lots of visitors.”
Q2: Favourite Racing Bike?
“Until now my own Supersport Yamaha.”
Q3: What’s the best part of competing on the roads?
“The buzz when the flag drops, seeing all the people around the tracks and the overall atmosphere. It all feels like natural pure racing.”
Photo by Jim Gibson
Q4: TT, North West 200 or Ulster Grand Prix?
“I’ve competed once at the Manx GP, and am aiming to compete in the future at the TT, so the answer is TT.”
Q5: Most Respected Rival?
“Not an easy question, all competitors and rivals are respected. I really respect Marek Cerveny #45 though, because he’s achieved some great feats with his 600cc Kawasaki.”
Q6: Best roads moment thus far?
“Heading down Bray Hill for the first time.”
Q7: Is their one place or country in the world, where you would like to see a roads meeting held?
“Just where I live in the black forest region in Germany. We have the perfect roads, for a real roads meeting.”
Q8: Who’s your road racing hero?
“Jochem Van Den Hoek”
Q9: Supersport or Superbike?
“Supersport”
Q10: Pole position or fastest lap?
“Pole position, just the best feeling being 1st on the grid, before a race.”
Words by Stevie Rial