Dan Kruger

Dan Kruger, born on December 28, 1991, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, is a Canadian motorcycle racer with the number 43, known as “Canada’s Greatest Bike Racing Export” for his versatility and success in international Superbike and road racing series. As of September 30, 2025, he grew up in a motorcycle-loving family and began his career around 2006 in the WERA Road Racing Series (USA), where he debuted as a novice and quickly rose through the ranks. Kruger, who lives in Florida, is a trained mechanic and balances his sport with his business as co-founder of KYT Americas (helmet manufacturer) and intensive training. His motto: “Dream Big: Unlocking Your Full Potential” – a principle he lives by in podcasts and documentaries. He established himself in AMA Pro Supersport in 2013 and expanded his portfolio internationally from 2014 onwards, competing in the Isle of Man TT, North West 200 and the International Road Racing Championship (IRRC) with the Penz13.com team. Kruger primarily rode BMW S 1000 RRs, Kawasaki ZX-10Rs and Yamaha YZF-R6s for teams such as Penz13.com, Titanic Kawasaki and his own teams. Known for his dominance in Asia (Vice-Champion of the 2019 China Superbike) and courage in road races, he shared line-ups with riders such as Simon Andrews and Michael Dunlop. His career spans over 150 races, with highlights in China (Pan Delta Series) and Europe (IRRC/Macau GP). Despite setbacks such as serious crashes (e.g. 2020 in China: broken ribs, contused lung; 2022 WERA: broken collarbone), he remained resilient. In 2023, he returned with Harley-Davidson Factory (King of the Baggers). With over 20 victories, Kruger is a “Canadian Road Pioneer”—he has inspired Canadians and is committed to inclusion (e.g., designs for people with disabilities in Macau in 2019). His philosophy: “Racing is the American Dream—work hard, party hard”—is a legacy as a versatile rider.

Important racing successes

Kruger’s career spans Superbike, Road Racing, and Endurance, with a focus on China and Europe. He has achieved one China Vice Champion title and multiple IRRC top-10 finishes. Here’s a summary of the highlights (not exhaustive; based on Pan Delta, IRRC, TT, and WERA results):

Notes on his successes: Kruger’s 2019 China Vice Championship is his Asian highlight; IRRC/TT top 10 with Penz13 (2014–2018) European highlights. He won the 2020/2022 WERA title despite injuries; Baggers debut in 2023 with Harley. No world championship titles, but he’s a Canadian export star.

Contract with Penz13 and races during this time

In 2014, Dan Kruger signed a multi-year contract with the German BMW team Penz13.com (managed by Rico Penzkofer), running until 2019, focusing on road racing (TT, NW200, IRRC, Macau GP). The deal included the 2014 Isle of Man TT and NW200 on the BMW S 1000 RR (#43), expanded to include IRRC (2016 Imatra, 2018 Frohburg) and Macau (2015, 2019 as MGM by Penz13). Penz13 selected the 22-year-old Kruger for its Chinese dominance, complementing lineups with riders such as Simon Andrews (2014) and Michael Dunlop (2014 Frohburg). The contract marked Kruger’s European breakthrough; he brought Canadian speed and benefited from Penz13’s setup (e.g., Pirelli tires). The cooperation ended in 2019 (Kruger to Titanic Kawasaki); Penz13 celebrated its Macau Top 10 as a “Canadian Pioneer.”

Racing with Penz13 (2014–2019): Kruger competed in IRRC, TT, NW200, and Macau; the team achieved top-15 finishes.

• North West 200 – Superstock (May 2014): Top 15. Quality P10; BMW S 1000 RR; Solid debut; “Maturity for TT” (Penzkofer).
• Isle of Man TT – Superstock (June 2014): Top 20. Debut on the Mountain Course; BMW; “Dream fulfilled” (Kruger); Withdrawal after Andrews’ death.
• IRRC Imatra – Superbike (July 2016): 11th place. Wet race; From P25 qualifying; BMW; “Credible in Chaos” (Inside Motorcycles).
• IRRC Frohburg – Superbike (September 2018): Top 15. Final; BMW; Consistency; With Dunlop as teammate.
• Macau GP – Superbike (Nov. 2015): Top 20. Debut; BMW; “Impressive” (Penzkofer); designs for the disabled.
• Macau GP – Superbike (Nov. 2019): Top 10. MGM by Penz13 BMW; 10th place; Vice Champion China Momentum.

The partnership was successful – Penz13’s BMW helped with top qualifying; Kruger’s TT/Macau top 20 and IRRC 11th place cemented his reputation as an “export star.”

Social Media

Dan Kruger is highly active on social media, where he shares race updates, behind-the-scenes footage, and personal life. Profiles (as of September 30, 2025; follower count approximate):

• Instagram: @dankrugerracing – Approx. 15,000 followers; 1,200 posts; Bio: “2x Supersport Champ | 1x Production Twins Champ | HOG Ridah @harleydavidson Factory Pilot | Coffee Snob | Wannabe Cyclist”; Posts about WERA 2025 (e.g. “Podium Vibes”, Sep. 2025, 500 likes).
• Facebook: Dan Kruger – Approx. 831,000 likes; Official page with videos and news; Focus on China/Macau (e.g., “Macau 2019 Top 10” Nov. 2019, 2,000 shares); Last post: WERA-National 2025 (Sep. 2025).
• X (Twitter): @DanKrugerRacing – Approx. 5,000 followers; Bio: “Multi Discipline Champion – Factory Harley-Davison Rider – Coffee Snob – Wannabe Cyclist”; Joined 2014; Race tweets (e.g. “IRRC Imatra 11th – Rain Masterclass”, July 2016).
• YouTube: @dankrugerracing – Approx. 5,000 subscribers; channel with vlogs and on-board footage (e.g., “Macau GP 2019 – Penz13 BMW Run,” 50,000 views; “TT 2014 Debut,” 20,000 views); last upload: WERA 2025 highlights (September 2025).
• Homepage: dankrugerracingteam.com – Official website with bio, blog (e.g., “Frohburg 2014 with Penz13,” Sep. 2014), and contact information; Last update: China-Vice 2019 (archive).

What he is currently doing and future plans

As of September 30, 2025 (age 33), Dan Kruger is fully enrolled in the 2025 WERA season: He recently celebrated national titles in Heavyweight Twins (podium in Mesa, AZ, September 2025, despite a broken collarbone in 2022) and Superbike (top-3, Pirelli support). As a Factory Harley rider (Screamin’ Eagle, with Kyle Wyman), he competes in King of the Baggers (top-5 Mid-Ohio, August 2025; 22 points behind). Kruger tests for KYT Americas (helmet development) and is involved in camps (e.g., Florida Juniors, September 2025). On Instagram, he posts about “Podium Vibes” (September 2025, “Back after injury – stronger”). In his spare time, he enjoys his family in Florida: “Coffee Snob & Wannabe Cyclist.”

Future plans: Kruger plans to continue WERA in 2026 (goal: double national) and the King of the Baggers title (Harley until 2028). Possible Macau return in 2026 (Penz13 collaboration?). Long-term: KYT expansion (global sponsorship, 2027) and podcast (“Off Track” series starting in 2026). “More titles – the export continues” – quote from Instagram (September 2025). No retirement: “Racing until 40!”