Petersen Hits Top Speed at COTA Pre-Season Test
Cam Petersen, riding Josh Herrin's former Ducati Panigale V4 R, recorded the highest trap speed at the Dunlop Pre-Season Test at Circuit of The Americas. Petersen reached an impressive 197.4 miles per hour, signaling strong performance for the upcoming season. Other Ducati riders, including Cameron Beaubier, Benjamin Smith, and PJ Jacobsen, are awaiting their new 2026 Ducati Panigale V4 R models.
Wrench Motorcycles Superbike rider Cam Petersen demonstrated exceptional speed at the recent Dunlop Pre-Season Test held at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas. Piloting the Ducati Panigale V4 R that former Superbike Champion Josh Herrin rode to seven victories last year, Petersen achieved the highest trap speed among all participants, clocking in at an impressive 197.4 miles per hour.
This performance suggests that Petersen is quickly adapting to the powerful Ducati machine, which nearly secured Herrin back-to-back Superbike Championships. While Petersen is already familiarizing himself with Herrin's proven bike, other Ducati riders such as Warhorse HSBK Ducati Flo4Law's Cameron Beaubier and Benjamin Smith, along with Rahal Ducati Moto's PJ Jacobsen, are eagerly anticipating the arrival of their all-new 2026 Ducati Panigale V4 R models. Petersen's early speed indicates a promising start to the season for the Wrench Motorcycles team.