David Checa
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David Checa is the 2004 World Endurance Champion and rides for the Fortuna Yamaha Team. Born on April 20, 1980 in Sant Fruitós de Bages (Barcelona, Spain), David Checa has been racing since 1996, contesting Superbike and Supersport races at home and in Europe. He spent 2000-2002 racing in the 250cc World Championship (with a best overall finish of 13th) before moving to endurance racing. He was Pirelli's main tester for their World Superbike control tyre in 2005, also doing a few races. He signed up for World Supersport in 2006, but broke a wrist pre-season. He is the brother of MotoGP rider Carlos Checa.