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Monday 21 April 2008

Tough Thruxton qualifying for Rizla Suzuki

19/04/08 17:30
Tough Thruxton qualifying for Rizla Suzuki

THE Rizla Suzuki team had a dramatic qualifying session today at Thruxton in Hampshire for round two of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship, with Atsushi Watanabe finishing in 11th and Tom Sykes in 12th.

Wet and blustery weather made conditions difficult on the 2.4 mile high speed track, but the Rizla Suzuki racers worked steadily at reducing their lap times throughout free practice.

During the damp 50-minute qualifying session Sykes crashed at Noble corner without injury. “The session started out OK but I decided to try a harder rear tyre which didn’t feel great,” explained Sykes. “I got a clear run out to the back of the circuit and was in fourth gear when the rear let go. It took up a lot of the session trying to get back out again on my number two machine.

“The third row of the grid is not where I had expected to be but it is a long race and I’m going out there tomorrow to bag as many points as possible," he concluded.

Atsushi worked hard learning the high speed circuit and was aiming for a top 10 qualifying. He said: “This is my first time on Pirelli tyres in wet conditions and on UK circuit in rain. I wanted better position but on my last try for fast lap there were many slow riders. Lots of different conditions on track too, some drying lines and some wet lines. I’m still learning but I think I can go faster tomorrow.”

Jack Valentine, Team Manager commented: “I had a chat with Atsushi after free practice and we agreed he was aiming for a top 10 so I’m really pleased that he was moving up the order and qualified 11th. He is still adapting to the faster parts of the track but on the slower sections he is able to stick with the BSB regulars.

“As for Tom he was in contention for the front row of the grid until he tried a harder rear and that is when the bike came round on him, he high sided losing a lot of time. He went back out on his second bike but by the time he got up to speed he had a lot of traffic to contend with. A good start tomorrow and I’m confident he can still run at the front.”

Pole position was set by Ducati’s Shane Byrne with a time of 1min19.704secs. The race action kicks off tomorrow at 1300 followed by race two at 1530. This will be the first British Superbike race of 2008 since round one of the championship at Brands Hatch was cancelled due to heavy snow. The racing and will be shown live on Eurosport from 1230, with a highlights programme broadcast on Channel 4 at 0110 on Tuesday 22nd April.

Qualifying Results:

1: Shane Byrne (Ducati) 1:19.704

2: Leon Haslam (Honda) +0.168

3: Michael Rutter (Ducati) +0.245

4: Cal Crutchlow (Honda) +0.322

5: Karl Harris (Yamaha) +0.668

6: Leon Camier (Ducati) +0.787

7: Adam Jenkinson (Honda) +1.138

8: Michael Laverty (Suzuki) +1.154

9: John Laverty (Ducati) +1.501

10: Sean Emmett (Yamaha) +1.652

11: ATSUSHI WATANABE (RIZLA SUZUKI) +1.674

12: TOM SYKES (RIZLA SUZUKI) +1.694

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Thursday 10 April 2008

Rizla Suzuki Thruxton News

10 April 2008

Rizla Suzuki racers prepare for home round

RIZLA SUZUKI'S Tom Sykes and Atsushi Watanabe simply can't wait to get on track at Thruxton on the 18th-20th April, following the cancellation of the first round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch due to heavy snow.

Thruxton is the Dorset based team's home round and both Rizla Suzuki racers are eager to please their local fans with a high speed display at the former wartime airfield. The Hampshire circuit boasts a 2.4 mile lap encompassing extremely high speed turns and an abrasive track surface. It is the fastest track in the championship and will pose a challenge to the determined squad.

Sykes can't wait to race his Rizla Suzuki for the first time after being denied the opportunity at Brands Hatch. "Thruxton is a circuit I really enjoy as it is fast and flowing," he said. "It is very abrasive so it has good grip but is hard on tyres. To string together a good lap you need to make sure once you are through the first turn that you make the following corners flow together. I try to be pin point accurate and very smooth. I'm really looking forward to it as it produces good racing. It is my team's home round so I will be trying my hardest like I do at every round - I'll give it 110 per cent."

Once again Watanabe will be learning the track as he progresses through the free practice sessions. He said: "Everyone tells me it is very fast corners, I think it will suit my style. My Rizla Suzuki will be geared for high speed I think I will like this track as it is very, very fast. It is Rizla Suzuki home round so I will try hard for my team and for me."

Team Manager, Jack Valentine is optimistic for a strong showing on home turf as he explained: "I think Thruxton will suit both of our riders. Tom will be fine there as he knows the track and I think Atsushi will soon get to grips with it as it is more open like the Japanese tracks that he is used to. It is very fast but I think he will feel at home, I'm sure he can pick up the pace just like he did at Brands Hatch.

"Thruxton is the fastest track that we visit and it is all fast, high revving corners which we will need to dial the bike into and tyres will be crucial as it is very abrasive. Our Rizla Suzukis will be fine at the circuit and we are looking for a podium finish," he continued. "There is a little more pressure as it is the team's home round and with Brands Hatch being cancelled it is our first proper race of the season. I want a good result for everyone I just hope that the weather will be kind to us."

Qualifying takes place on Saturday 19th April at 1415. Race one is at 1300 on Sunday 20th April with race two at 1530. British Eurosport will broadcast live on race day at 1230-1630.

Posted by GixxerGal on Thursday 10 April 2008 - 20:33:11

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Thursday 27 March 2008

Jt will NOT his his engine for Spain !!!! grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

No engine surprise for James Toseland
Jerez MotoGP: No engine surprise for James Toseland

MotoGP

27 March 2008 10:41

James Toseland’s hopes that he might get Yamaha’s latest spec YZR-M1 engine ahead of schedule has been dashed on the eve of this weekend’s Spanish MotoGP.

James Toseland eager to get engine upgrade
There was faint hope that the 27-year-old British rider might get the pneumatic valve motor for Sunday’s Jerez clash after his brilliant debut performance in Qatar earlier this month.

The double World Superbike champion impressed Yamaha and Michelin bosses with a debut front row start and top six finish under the floodlights in Qatar, but he will still have to wait until the Estoril MotoGP in Portugal next month to get the latest spec motor.

A team source told MCN: “As was always the schedule, James will have to wait until Estoril. Yamaha will definitely supply in Portugal.”

James Toseland’s Tech 3 team-mate Colin Edwards will also get the new motor in Estoril, which factory duo Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo have been using throughout winter testing.

Posted by GixxerGal on Thursday 27 March 2008 - 18:08:37

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Tuesday 18 March 2008

Toseland aims for podium in Spain
Sheffield's James Toseland is confident that he can claim a podium position in the next round of the Moto GP in Spain.
Having finished sixth in the first event of the season in Qatar he feels he can quickly progress to one of the top three positions.

Toseland told BBC Radio Sheffield: "The straights are a bit shorter and so that means I should be able to get closer to the Ducati and maybe get a podium.

"I've never raced there but I finished fifth in practice, so I'm confident."

Toseland has made an instant impact with the Tech 3 Yamaha team and they are trying to rush a new engine to him in time for the next race.

But Toseland does not think that will happen: "After the race I was pushing the Japanese to try and get the new one ready for Spain, but I don't think that is going to happen.

"Because I am so close to the podium it would make a big difference to have a bit more power beneath me.

"Yahama are pleasantly surprised with how things have gone so far and that will help me develop my relationship with them and with Michelin."

Since the race in Qatar Toseland has been back at his home in the Isle of Man, but found time to join Ray Stubbs for a special rendition of the Blue Brothers' 'Everybody Needs Somebody to Love' for Sport Relief.

"He was so nervous it was unbelievable and we were helping him out with the lyrics, and in the end we pulled it off and Ray was made up," said Toseland.

Posted by GixxerGal on Tuesday 18 March 2008 - 20:25:36

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