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A Day at Blackhawk with the Yamaha R9

Posted by Ryan Nolan | Dec 8, 2025 | Bikes & Gear | 0 |

A Day at Blackhawk with the Yamaha R9

by Ryan Nolan | Dec 8, 2025 | Bikes & Gear | 0 |

As I started my first flying lap, braking into T1 I immediately felt at home, the braking power was strong and predictable and I had a good feel with the front tire as I dove into the turn. The handling was light and flickable just as I remembered from my first ride. Having the power band smoothed out allowed me to keep up my corner speed and get the power down as I exited each corner. After another lap I had clicked off an 1:18 without really pushing, so I knew I had a lot left in the tank. Beginning my next couple of laps I started to catch traffic so slowed up a little and decided to dive into the pit lane to try and get some clear track.

Project Bike Build: Yamaha YZF-R6

by Ryan Nolan | Jan 4, 2024 | Industry & Racing, Nuts & Bolts | 0 |

Those of you who have followed me for a while now know that racing is more than just a hobby to me. Racing is my passion and part of my DNA. Ever since I began riding motorcycles when I was 16, I always wanted to race. My lifelong dream has been to race in the top professional series in the United States. I have worked hard and taken all of the steps to make that dream a reality. From my race license class in 2014 starting out on a 2009 Ninja 250, moving up to a first and then second gen SV650 and finally transitioning to a 2017 Yamaha YZF-R6 in 2023, motorcycle racing has been my drive and joy.