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andyk3
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 Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:58 pm Post subject: Rizla Suzuki ready for Oulton Park’s Cheshire challenge |
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RIZLA SUZUKI’S Tom Sykes and Atsushi Watanabe are refreshed and ready to race at Oulton Park at round seven of the Bennetts British Superbikes, on the 20th July, following a three week break in the calendar.
The demanding 2.692 mile track is a favourite of Tom’s and he will be tackling it head on to try and secure his maiden BSB win. He has recharged his batteries during the break and is planning on coming back with all guns blazing.
For Atsushi Watanabe this will be his second visit to Oulton Park having raced there in May, giving him vital track knowledge. He has been in Japan preparing for the prestigious Suzuka Eight Hour race and will be keen to put his Rizla Suzuki through its paces and pull in two top 10 finishes.
The Cheshire circuit is one of the most difficult on the calendar and always succeeds in producing exciting races. Riders need to be brave and determined if they are to master the fast bends, tight runs and changes in gradient that Oulton Park presents them with.
Free practice starts on Friday 18th May; the singular 50-minute qualifying session is at 1400-1450 on Saturday 19th May, with race one at 1315 on Sunday 20th May and race two at 1630. British Eurosport will broadcast live at 1300 - 1430 and 1530 – 1715.
Jack Valentine Rizla Suzuki Team Manager:
“It will be good to get back after the short break that we have had. Everyone has had a chance to recharge and Rizla Suzuki is more than ready for Oulton Park. Tom loves racing at Oulton and last time we were there in May he showed what he is capable of. There is no reason why he can’t be on the front row and on top of the podium. The Rizla Suzuki GSX-R 1000 is working really well and the nimble chassis paired with the strong engine is just what is required at Oulton.
“I think this will be a strong round for Atsu as he has raced at Oulton before and track knowledge at a complex circuit is everything. He has been in Japan preparing for Suzuka so he will have spent plenty of time on a bike and be more than ready to race his Rizla Suzuki at Oulton. Since he already knows the circuit I think a top 10 qualifying and race result will be more than achievable.” |
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ashman
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| Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 12:06 pm Post subject: |
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Well done Sykes, good race for him and a deserved first win 
Can't see anything happening about the Harris/Burn incident. Just looked unlucky to me  |
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Fishy
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| Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 12:09 pm Post subject: |
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| SYkes wasted them, agree on the Harris/Byrne incident |
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ashman
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| Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 12:12 pm Post subject: |
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Byrne, sorry Fishy  |
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