Nick Ienatsch (/ˈaɪnɑːtʃ/ EYE-nahch,[3] born 1961[4] in Eau Claire, Wisconsin) is an American motorcycle racer, writer, and motorcycle riding instructor.
Nick Ienatsch | |
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Born | 1961 or 1962 (age 61–62) |
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Motorcycle racer, writer, riding instructor |
Spouse |
Judy Ienatsch (née Perez)
(m. 1997) |
ARRA #1 plate at Willow Springs Raceway 1989, 1990
WERA Grand National Finals champion in three classes: 1989
AMA 250GP #2 and #3 plate holder: 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995
AMA Superteams #1 plate with Two Brothers Racing, 1993, Erion Racing 1994; #2 plate with Dutchman Racing 1995 [5]
AMA 600 Supersport podium finisher, Sears Point; Daytona
AHRMA winner on TZ750, NSR250, GPz550, KZ1000 currently
AMA/Dragbike ProStreet World Finals winner at Valdosta, GA 2008 [6]
FIM-certified runs over 200 mph during magazine testing with a best of 234[7]
Ienatsch was the lead instructor for twelve years at Freddie Spencer Riding School.[1][8] He later created and is lead instructor at Yamaha Champions Riding School.[9]
Ienatsch has written for Motorcyclist (1984–??)[10] Sport Rider where he was founding editor (ca. 1985–1996)[1][11] and Cycle World (1997–2012).[8][11][12]
He is also author of the 2003 book Sport Riding Techniques and the 2017 novel The Hill Ranch Racers.
In 1999 he was the founding editor of MotoGP.com, through 2001.
Wrote The Pace and The Pace 2.0, The Brake Light Initiative [13]
He writes for CycleWorld.com on a weekly basis.[13]
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Nick Ientasch was the founding editor of Sport Rider magazine. This is his first article for Cycle World.