What You Wear
Eric Sanzottera - AMA Dragbike race
Leathers
Vanson R2 two-piece drag suit (http://www.vansonleathers.com)"Vanson uses a stronger thread and I think they offer better protection. Also their customer service is top notch."
Gloves
Vanson 7R-14 "They are very protective but very light weight."
"The venting really works and you can take the padding out and wash it. I sweat a lot and my old helmet really stunk."
14 Questions With John Paolo Canton, Public Relations Coordinator for Ducati
What is the best trick you ever performed in a rental car?
E-braking a roundabout into two Spanish policemen is up there. The "Rental Car Olympics" had a few key moments as well. I also had an argument with a guardrail once. I lost.
What's the fastest you've been on two wheels, and what bike was it on?
Not too fast. 150 on a 1098. I've done 177 in a Ferrari though.
What are you riding presently?
Ducati Monster 620.
Person you most admire?
James Bond.
What would have been your alternate career?
I studied to be a race engineer.
If you could have only one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Nutella Croissants or a pizza with pesto and red sauce mixed.
What's your favorite bike of all time?
Tough One. I'm going with a Ducati Supermoto.
What kind of cell phone do you have?
Crackberry.
What is the worst pickup line you have ever used?
Can we cut the small talk and go now?
Did it work?
If getting slapped means worked.
What is the cheesiest song you know all the words to?
"Stand By Your Man." I dare anyone to come up with a cheesier one than that.
If you could be a superhero, what would you want your superpowers to be?
I would read peoples' minds, attract women and fly.
If you were written about in the newspaper, on the front page, what would the headline say?
Canton wins MotoGP championship!
Your first bike?
My first bike was an Aprilia RS 125, street version but not registered. I loved that thing to death but couldn't ride it more than a few miles because I had no plate. I still managed to bin it twice-it was an awesome city bike.