If you are a motoGP fan like me, you would have known who on earth is this Elbowz! His real name is Ben Spies and he was the 2009 Superbike Champion. Now why would a professional biker like him being nicknamed as Elbowz? Is it because he rides his poweful Yahama machine with his 2 elbows? Of course not. Apparently Ben has got his nickname from his style of riding his bike.You see, Ben's elbows peculiarly protrude outwards while he is riding his bike. Ha :D Weird right?
Ben Spies aka The Elbowz!
Wouldn't Ben Spies' elbows be a drag that slows him down while he is racing? I guess not if you have seen his credentials aye. Perhaps the outwardly-protruding elbows actually helps Elbowz to be more aerodynamic. Ha :D Ok. Joke aside, I have a good news to share with all you motorsports fans out there, especially the MotoGP fans. Petronas has launched a new program on Youtube known as Petronas Motorsports. Guess who is featured? Yes, he is none other than Ben Spies!
Look at his outward-protruding elbow! Gosh...it almost graze the track.