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- Kennaugh Signs For Moto – 1 Suzuki For Remaining Rounds.
“Hurricane” Hudson Kennaugh, current South African Superbike Champion, had his talents as a rider recognised by the Moto -1 Suzuki World Supersport team, who have offered him a ride at the two remaining rounds of the Alstare Corona Extra World Supersport
- Kennaugh Signs For Moto – 1 Suzuki For Remaining Rounds.
“Hurricane” Hudson Kennaugh, current South African Superbike Champion, had his talents as a rider recognised by the Moto -1 Suzuki World Supersport team, who have offered him a ride at the two remaining rounds of the Alstare Corona Extra World Supersport
- Kennaugh Signs For Moto – 1 Suzuki For Remaining Rounds.
“Hurricane” Hudson Kennaugh, current South African Superbike Champion, had his talents as a rider recognised by the Moto -1 Suzuki World Supersport team, who have offered him a ride at the two remaining rounds of the Alstare Corona Extra World Supersport
- Kennaugh Learns Imola
Coming to a new circuit for the first time is difficult, but coming to a new circuit with a new team and a new bike, that is a whole different league of difficult, and that is exactly what Hudson Kennaugh is having to deal with this weekend at his World S
- Bike Show to Play Host to Prestigious British Superbike Awards
The cream of British motorcycling talent will gather at the 2005 International Motorcycle and Scooter Show in association with The Sun, when the Birmingham NEC plays host to the prestigious British Superbike Awards at 1pm on Tuesday 1st November.
- Busy Weekend For Kennaugh at Magny Cours
There is nothing like a challenge and that is what Hudson Kennaugh has on his hands this weekend at Magny Cours in France.
- Pole And Seventeenth For Kennaugh at Magny Cours
Hudson Kennaugh blew away the competition in the GSX-R European Cup qualifying to take pole position, with a superb lap time of 1min 46.590secs - his closest rival was David Salon with a 1min 47.010secs.
- Kennaugh to Test For Alstare
Hudson Kennaugh the new GSX-R European Cup title holder and current South African Superbike Champion has secured a test with the Alstare Superstock and Supersport teams, at Valencia in November.
- Kennaugh to Test For Alstare
Hudson Kennaugh the new GSX-R European Cup title holder and current South African Superbike Champion has secured a test with the Alstare Superstock and Supersport teams, at Valencia in November.
- All-New International Motorcycle and Scooter Show Kicks Off With World Launches
The all-new interactive International Motorcycle & Scooter Show in Association with The Sun hosted an array of UK and International motorcycle launches today, the highlight being those of BMW. Ducati and British manufacturers CCM and Royal Enfield.
- Hudson Ready For Alstare Test
Hudson Kennaugh is preparing for his test with the Alstare Suzuki Supersport and Superstock teams early next week at Valencia in Spain.
- Successful Alstare Test For Kennaugh
After lifting the GSX-R European Cup title and having an impressive Supersport debut at Imola and Magny Cours, Alstare gave Hudson Kennaugh the chance to test for their Supersport and Superstock team at Valencia in Spain.
- Successful Alstare Test For Kennaugh
After lifting the GSX-R European Cup title and having an impressive Supersport debut at Imola and Magny Cours, Alstare gave Hudson Kennaugh the chance to test for their Supersport and Superstock team at Valencia in Spain.
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- International MX No Fear in Pernes Les Fontaines
On February 25th and 26th the Moto Club Pernois will celebrate his 80th birthday, and a lot of GP riders will be there to contest one of the biggest MX pre-season event.
- Hudson Yet to Put Pen to Paper
Hudson “Hurricane” Kennaugh is yet to put pen to paper with a team for the up and coming 2006 race season.
- Hudson Yet to Put Pen to Paper
Hudson “Hurricane” Kennaugh is yet to put pen to paper with a team for the up and coming 2006 race season.
- TT 2006 launched.
TT 2006 has a star studded field and changes that should enhance course safety.
- Tunstall Heads to World Supersport in 2006
Tom Tunstall is delighted to confirm that he will be racing in the World Supersport Championship in 2006 onboard the Hardinge - Ice Valley Motorsport Honda.
- Tunstall Heads to World Supersport in 2006
Tom Tunstall is delighted to confirm that he will be racing in the World Supersport Championship in 2006 onboard the Hardinge - Ice Valley Motorsport Honda.
- Gobert to Make World Championship Comeback
In a surprise announcement, Australian Anthony Gobert has confirmed that he will compete in the opening two rounds of the 2006 Supersport World Championship in Qatar (February 25) and Australia (March 5).
- Gobert to Make World Championship Comeback
In a surprise announcement, Australian Anthony Gobert has confirmed that he will compete in the opening two rounds of the 2006 Supersport World Championship in Qatar (February 25) and Australia (March 5).
- Team SUZUKI MotoGP Returns to Europe For Official Tests And Team Launch
Team SUZUKI MotoGP will be in Spain for the next two weekends to take part in the traditional season-opening Official MotoGP Tests, as well as announcing its 2006 ‘XRE4’ GSV-R990 – an all-new machine for the final season of the 990cc regulations.
- Klaffi Honda - Phillip Island Preview
Only a few hours after the last heat at Losail the members of Team Klaffi Honda were on their way to Phillip Island.
- Round Two Set to be Another Hard Battle
After an intense and entertaining first round at Losail, Qatar, on Saturday 25 February, the 2006 World Superbike championship continues its high speed round the world tour with the Australian round at Phillip Island, on Sunday 5 March.
- WSS Phillip Island Preview
Sebastien Charpentier (Winston Ten Kate Honda) performed another of his famous demolition jobs in the last few laps of an otherwise close Losail Supersport race, but in Australia few believe he will be able to repeat his five-second margin of victory.
- WSS Phillip Island Preview
Sebastien Charpentier (Winston Ten Kate Honda) performed another of his famous demolition jobs in the last few laps of an otherwise close Losail Supersport race, but in Australia few believe he will be able to repeat his five-second margin of victory.
- Yamaha WSB Phillip Island Preview
After a sensational weekend of racing in Qatar, round two of the Superbike World Championship takes place coming weekend at the Phillip Island circuit, located a little more than an hour's drive south of Melbourne.
- Big Teams Gather in Spain For Motogp Hors Doeuvre
The Catalunya Official MotoGP test session of March 3/4/5 is the first official engagement of the 2006 MotoGP World Championship, designed as a tantalising hors d'oeuvre to what is arguably the most keenly awaited season in bike racing history.
- Alstare Aim For Victory in Australia
World Superbike Champion Troy Corser and Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra team mates Yukio Kagayama and Fabien Foret head to Australia this weekend on a mission to win.
- WSB Phillip Island Curiosities
The last time that two Ducatis managed to take first and second place in the qualifications was in Assen 2004, when Chili took pole with the 998 RS03 prepared by PSG-1, followed by Toseland and Laconi with the official Ducati Fila 999F04.
- WSB Phillip Island TV Schedule
TELEVISION BROADCAST TIMES -
Round 2: Phillip Island, Australia -
04 and 05 March 2006 -
All the Timings listed in this report are local
- Bayliss Returns to Home Round at Phillip Island With Two-Point Lead
Following last weekend's thrilling series opener in Qatar, Troy Bayliss returns to Phillip Island, Australia for the second round of the World Superbike Championship with a two-point lead in the standings.
- Troy Honoured
Superbike World Champion Troy Corser was given the honour of carrying the Queen’s Baton on a high speed ride round Phillip Island circuit to kick off round two of this year’s Superbike World Championship.
- Honda Makes Excellent Progress at Shortened Test
Honda Racing’s British Superbike teams drew to a close their comprehensive three-day test at Guadix yesterday (1 March). The teams reported excellent progress and positive results despite the adverse weather conditions on day one.
- Provisional Front Row For Troy.
Team Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra rider Troy Corser posted the fourth quickest time of Friday qualifying despite clutch and grip problems.
- Ducati And Honda Fight For Provisional Pole
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) mustered a full effort in the later stages of the first hour of timed qualifying at Phillip Island to score provisional pole, displacing new SBK inductee Alex Barros (Klaffi Honda) from his previous lead on the time sheets.
- Charpentier on Phillip Island Provisional Pole
Sebastien Charpentier (Winston Ten Kate Honda) pulled another golden nugget out of his river of talent in sunny Australia, taking provisional pole at a pace almost one second faster than his nearest rivals.
- Charpentier on Phillip Island Provisional Pole
Sebastien Charpentier (Winston Ten Kate Honda) pulled another golden nugget out of his river of talent in sunny Australia, taking provisional pole at a pace almost one second faster than his nearest rivals.
- Toseland in Top Three After Superheated First Session
A keenly contested opening qualifying session at Phillip Island, held in high temperatures throughout, finally delivered third place to James Toseland (Winston Ten Kate Honda) as the Englishman fought it out with local riders Troy Bayliss and Troy Corser,
- Haga Seventh in First Qualifying
Noriyuki Haga was the fastest of the Yamaha men in today's opening qualifying session for round two of the Superbike World Championship, held at the Phillip Island circuit in Australia.
- Bayliss Storms to Provisional Pole in Friday Qualifying
Troy Bayliss continues to make the headlines for the Ducati Xerox Team on his return to World Superbikes. The Australian former world champion set a time of 1m33.387s in glorious conditions at the spectacular Phillip Island track to take the provisional p
- Steve Sixth After First Day at Phillip Island
Steve Martin qualified in sixth place for tomorrow’s qualifying sessions at the second round of the Superbike World Championship at Phillip Island, Australia.
- Walker Top PSG-1 Kawasaki Rider With Nieto Close Behind
Top ten provisional qualifying performances from Chris Walker (PSG-1 Kawasaki Corse) and Fonsi Nieto (PSG-1 Kawasaki Corse) were not easily won in the heat at Phillip Island...
- Bayliss Takes Pole on The Island After Setting New Track Record
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) will start Sunday’s two 22-lap races from pole position after a stunning Superpole ride broke a seven-year-old best lap record.
- Charpentier Marches on With Another Pole
Sebastien Charpentier (Winston Ten Kate Honda) secured his second pole in as many attempts, thanks to a lap just outside the existing track best, set in 2003, shortly before the advent of control tyres for every SBK class.
- Charpentier Marches on With Another Pole
Sebastien Charpentier (Winston Ten Kate Honda) secured his second pole in as many attempts, thanks to a lap just outside the existing track best, set in 2003, shortly before the advent of control tyres for every SBK class.
- WSB Phillip Island Day Two Team Talk
- WSB Phillip Island Race Day Team Talk
- WSB Phillip Island Race Day Team Talk
- WSB Phillip Island Race Day Team Talk
- Yet More Fireworks as WSB Continues to Fizz
Phillip Island is one of the few circuits visited by both WSB and Moto GP, and like Assen, has reputation for being a top class international track that delivers high speed racing along with a spectacular backdrop.
- Top Teams Gravitate to Spain For Official WSB Test
After the first two long-haul rounds of the 2006 World Superbike Championship have been completed, the entire World Superbike circus returns to Europe for the start of the second phase of the 13-round/26-race campaign.
- Top Teams Gravitate to Spain For Official WSB Test
After the first two long-haul rounds of the 2006 World Superbike Championship have been completed, the entire World Superbike circus returns to Europe for the start of the second phase of the 13-round/26-race campaign.
- Top Teams Gravitate to Spain For Official WSB Test
After the first two long-haul rounds of the 2006 World Superbike Championship have been completed, the entire World Superbike circus returns to Europe for the start of the second phase of the 13-round/26-race campaign.
- Rob Barbers Back in The GSXR European Cup
PRB racing are pleased to announce that Rob Barber has been acquired by Suzuki Great Britain to represent them again in the GSXR European Cup at World Superbikes.
- Rob Barbers Back in The GSXR European Cup
PRB racing are pleased to announce that Rob Barber has been acquired by Suzuki Great Britain to represent them again in the GSXR European Cup at World Superbikes.
- Official Misano Test Proves Popular With SBK Regulars
Top World Superbike and Superstock teams will gather on the Adriatic coast of Italy for the second official SBK test of the 2006 racing season.
- Official Misano Test Proves Popular With SBK Regulars
Top World Superbike and Superstock teams will gather on the Adriatic coast of Italy for the second official SBK test of the 2006 racing season.
- Giovanni Bussei Will Replace Injured Karl Muggeridge for Valencia
Karl Muggeridge, rider of the Winston Ten Kate Honda Team, really wanted to participate to the 3rd Superbike World Championship round of the 2006 season, but doctors have been really prudent from the first exams.
- Giovanni Bussei Will Replace Injured Karl Muggeridge for Valencia
Karl Muggeridge, rider of the Winston Ten Kate Honda Team, really wanted to participate to the 3rd Superbike World Championship round of the 2006 season, but doctors have been really prudent from the first exams.
- Bayliss Bests The Competition Once More
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) came close to breaking his own outright SBK Misano circuit record on the first of two days of Superbike testing at the 4.060km circuit on the Adriatic coast, as he proved to be the only rider under the 1’34 barrier all day.
- Bayliss Bests The Competition Once More
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) came close to breaking his own outright SBK Misano circuit record on the first of two days of Superbike testing at the 4.060km circuit on the Adriatic coast, as he proved to be the only rider under the 1’34 barrier all day.
- Pirelli Invites Fans to Win With DIABLO FANTASBK
Pirelli Presents its latest contest for the fans: Diablo FantaSBK
- Pirelli Invites Fans to Win With DIABLO FANTASBK
Pirelli Presents its latest contest for the fans: Diablo FantaSBK
- Come And See JAMES TOSELAND And His Band CRASH
World Superbike Rider JAMES TOSELAND and his band CRASH
- Come And See JAMES TOSELAND And His Band CRASH
World Superbike Rider JAMES TOSELAND and his band CRASH
- Bayliss Dips Under The Circuit Record at The Seaside
AGAIN Once more the 2001 World Champion Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) dominated the time sheets in World Superbike testing, taking a new track record at Misano Adriatico with a 1.33.317 lap, set in the final session of the two-day test.
- Bayliss Dips Under The Circuit Record at The Seaside
AGAIN Once more the 2001 World Champion Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) dominated the time sheets in World Superbike testing, taking a new track record at Misano Adriatico with a 1.33.317 lap, set in the final session of the two-day test.
- WSB Misano Test Team Talk
Rather than swamping the headlines with lots of team releases we have now put in one place for easier reading.
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - EuroSpeedway Race Result
Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - EuroSpeedway Race Result
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - EuroSpeedway Race Result
Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - EuroSpeedway Race Result
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - EuroSpeedway Race Result
Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - EuroSpeedway Race Result
- Haga and Bayliss Win at EuroSpeedway
Noriyuki Haga on the Yamaha Italia machine took a dominant race one win while Bayliss takes race two at the EuroSpeedway in Germany.
- Haga and Bayliss Win at EuroSpeedway
Noriyuki Haga on the Yamaha Italia machine took a dominant race one win while Bayliss takes race two at the EuroSpeedway in Germany.
- Haga and Bayliss Win at EuroSpeedway
Noriyuki Haga on the Yamaha Italia machine took a dominant race one win while Bayliss takes race two at the EuroSpeedway in Germany.
- Parkes Takes Supersport Win in Germany
Broc Parkes has taken another race win for his SSP Yamaha at round eleven of the World Supersport Championship at the EuroSpeedway in Germany.
- Parkes Takes Supersport Win in Germany
Broc Parkes has taken another race win for his SSP Yamaha at round eleven of the World Supersport Championship at the EuroSpeedway in Germany.
- Parkes Takes Supersport Win in Germany
Broc Parkes has taken another race win for his SSP Yamaha at round eleven of the World Supersport Championship at the EuroSpeedway in Germany.
- Van Den Bosch Begins Final S1 Title Assault With Pole
Thierry Van Den Bosch took a storming pole in the S1 class leading Championship leader Bernd Hiemer. It was Adrien Chareyre taking the honours in the S2 class topping the time sheets ahead of Christian Iddon.
- Van Den Bosch Begins Final S1 Title Assault With Pole
Thierry Van Den Bosch took a storming pole in the S1 class leading Championship leader Bernd Hiemer. It was Adrien Chareyre taking the honours in the S2 class topping the time sheets ahead of Christian Iddon.
- Van Den Bosch Begins Final S1 Title Assault With Pole
Thierry Van Den Bosch took a storming pole in the S1 class leading Championship leader Bernd Hiemer. It was Adrien Chareyre taking the honours in the S2 class topping the time sheets ahead of Christian Iddon.
- Stoner Repeats Australian Victory Ahead Of Rejuvenated Rossi
In front of 50,541 spectators at Phillip Island, Casey Stoner repeated his 2007 home victory in the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon.
- Stoner Repeats Australian Victory Ahead Of Rejuvenated Rossi
In front of 50,541 spectators at Phillip Island, Casey Stoner repeated his 2007 home victory in the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon.
- Stoner Repeats Australian Victory Ahead Of Rejuvenated Rossi
In front of 50,541 spectators at Phillip Island, Casey Stoner repeated his 2007 home victory in the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon.
- Stoner Repeats Australian Victory Ahead Of Rejuvenated Rossi
In front of 50,541 spectators at Phillip Island, Casey Stoner repeated his 2007 home victory in the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon.
- Mike di Meglio- 2008 125cc World Champion
After coming to the attention of the French Motorcycle Federation in the 2002 Prix de l’Avenir, Mike di Meglio was invited to take a trial with the Liegois team in Carole, with whom he took part in a Spanish Championship race.
- Mike di Meglio- 2008 125cc World Champion
After coming to the attention of the French Motorcycle Federation in the 2002 Prix de l’Avenir, Mike di Meglio was invited to take a trial with the Liegois team in Carole, with whom he took part in a Spanish Championship race.
- Mike di Meglio- 2008 125cc World Champion
After coming to the attention of the French Motorcycle Federation in the 2002 Prix de l’Avenir, Mike di Meglio was invited to take a trial with the Liegois team in Carole, with whom he took part in a Spanish Championship race.
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup – Magny Cours Race Result
First win of the season for Matej Smrz (MS Racing Honda), the Czech rider getting the better in a hectic final few laps over Frenchman Freddy Foray (Coutelle Suzuki) and Claudio Corti (Yamaha Motor Italia Junior Team), who scored his first podium this yea
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup – Magny Cours Race Result
First win of the season for Matej Smrz (MS Racing Honda), the Czech rider getting the better in a hectic final few laps over Frenchman Freddy Foray (Coutelle Suzuki) and Claudio Corti (Yamaha Motor Italia Junior Team), who scored his first podium this yea
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup – Magny Cours Race Result
First win of the season for Matej Smrz (MS Racing Honda), the Czech rider getting the better in a hectic final few laps over Frenchman Freddy Foray (Coutelle Suzuki) and Claudio Corti (Yamaha Motor Italia Junior Team), who scored his first podium this yea
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup – Magny Cours Race Result
First win of the season for Matej Smrz (MS Racing Honda), the Czech rider getting the better in a hectic final few laps over Frenchman Freddy Foray (Coutelle Suzuki) and Claudio Corti (Yamaha Motor Italia Junior Team), who scored his first podium this yea
- Bayliss SBK World Champion for the Third Time
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) clinched the FIM Superbike World Championship for the third time today after finishing third in race 1 at Magny-Cours in front of 78,000 spectators.
- Bayliss SBK World Champion for the Third Time
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) clinched the FIM Superbike World Championship for the third time today after finishing third in race 1 at Magny-Cours in front of 78,000 spectators.
- Bayliss SBK World Champion for the Third Time
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) clinched the FIM Superbike World Championship for the third time today after finishing third in race 1 at Magny-Cours in front of 78,000 spectators.
- Bayliss SBK World Champion for the Third Time
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) clinched the FIM Superbike World Championship for the third time today after finishing third in race 1 at Magny-Cours in front of 78,000 spectators.
- World Supersport – Magny Cours Race Result
The Supersport title was also assigned immediately after the SBK race, and it went to another Australian, Andrew Pitt (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda), who took the win.
- World Supersport – Magny Cours Race Result
The Supersport title was also assigned immediately after the SBK race, and it went to another Australian, Andrew Pitt (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda), who took the win.
- World Supersport – Magny Cours Race Result
The Supersport title was also assigned immediately after the SBK race, and it went to another Australian, Andrew Pitt (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda), who took the win.
- World Supersport – Magny Cours Race Result
The Supersport title was also assigned immediately after the SBK race, and it went to another Australian, Andrew Pitt (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda), who took the win.
- World Supersport – Magny Cours Race Result
The Supersport title was also assigned immediately after the SBK race, and it went to another Australian, Andrew Pitt (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda), who took the win.
- Chareyre Brothers Add Drama to Second Consecutive Family Win
A thrilling penultimate round of the 2008 campaign prepared what will be a fantastic finale in Greece in a couple of weeks.
- Chareyre Brothers Add Drama to Second Consecutive Family Win
A thrilling penultimate round of the 2008 campaign prepared what will be a fantastic finale in Greece in a couple of weeks.
- Chareyre Brothers Add Drama to Second Consecutive Family Win
A thrilling penultimate round of the 2008 campaign prepared what will be a fantastic finale in Greece in a couple of weeks.
- Byrne Plans Winning Finale Under Fire From 'Young-Guns'
Shane Byrne has a close affinity to Brands Hatch, having begun his racing career there, also taking his first victory,
- Byrne Plans Winning Finale Under Fire From 'Young-Guns'
Shane Byrne has a close affinity to Brands Hatch, having begun his racing career there, also taking his first victory,
- Byrne Plans Winning Finale Under Fire From 'Young-Guns'
Shane Byrne has a close affinity to Brands Hatch, having begun his racing career there, also taking his first victory,
- James Toseland And Crash Set To Rock The Nec at The Bike Show
MotoGP star and acclaimed musician James Toseland will perform with his band Crash at this year’s Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.
- James Toseland And Crash Set To Rock The Nec at The Bike Show
MotoGP star and acclaimed musician James Toseland will perform with his band Crash at this year’s Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.
- MotoGP to be Live on Viasat in Denmark, Norway and Sweden
Dorna Sports confirmed today that it has reached an agreement with Viasat to screen MotoGP across Scandinavia until 2011.
- MotoGP to be Live on Viasat in Denmark, Norway and Sweden
Dorna Sports confirmed today that it has reached an agreement with Viasat to screen MotoGP across Scandinavia until 2011.
- MotoGP to be Live on Viasat in Denmark, Norway and Sweden
Dorna Sports confirmed today that it has reached an agreement with Viasat to screen MotoGP across Scandinavia until 2011.
- Watanabe Joins Relentless by TAS Suzuki For 2009
Relentless Suzuki by TAS Racing is pleased to announce the signing of Atsushi Watanabe, the 2002 and 2007 Japanese Superbike Champion, who will race the all-new GSX–R1000 for the Irish based team in the 2009 British Superbike Championship
- Watanabe Joins Relentless by TAS Suzuki For 2009
Relentless Suzuki by TAS Racing is pleased to announce the signing of Atsushi Watanabe, the 2002 and 2007 Japanese Superbike Champion, who will race the all-new GSX–R1000 for the Irish based team in the 2009 British Superbike Championship
- Watanabe Joins Relentless by TAS Suzuki For 2009
Relentless Suzuki by TAS Racing is pleased to announce the signing of Atsushi Watanabe, the 2002 and 2007 Japanese Superbike Champion, who will race the all-new GSX–R1000 for the Irish based team in the 2009 British Superbike Championship
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Second in Qualifying I and fastest Honda rider of the day – this was Alex’ impressive performance today. For the last part of the Qualifying session the Brazilian even held the provisional pole. Only Troy Bayliss was able to achieve a lap time under 1’33.790. He was 0.403 faster than Alex.
The top four riders, Bayliss, Barros, Toseland and Corser, were all within less than half a second.
After this successful day at Phillip Island everybody is excitedly awaiting what will happen tomorrow.
Alex Barros: “I only had a few days for testing and we had to work hard on the settings of the Klaffi Honda Fireblade. Meanwhile I also got a good grip on the bike. And we are on the best way to reach our target. Conditions are nearly perfect now and I hope to improve my lap time tomorrow.”
Results Qualifying I
1 Bayliss (Ducati ) 1'33.387
2 Barros (Klaffi Honda) 1'33.790
3 Toseland (Honda) 1'33.851 25
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