2008 Suzuki GSX-R Cup
Round 1, Valencia, Spain
Circuit: 4.005 kms. Conditions: Dry, sunny/cloudy 15C
Friday qualifying, 4th April
WILD CARD NOYES ON PROVISIONAL POLE!
The 2008 edition of the very popular Suzuki GSX-R Cup kicked
off today at the Ricardo Tormo circuit, in Valencia, Spain
and was dominated by two ‘locals’.
Spaniard Kenny Noyes, riding as a ‘wild card’
used his circuit knowledge to good advantage, and his lap
of 1:40.478, was over half a second quicker then his nearest
rival, and fellow Spaniard, Ismael Ortega. Third quickest
today is Austrian Roland Resch, with German Timo Gieseler
fourth.
Kenny Noyes - 1st, 1:40.478
Normally I ride a GSX-R1000 bike in Formula Extreme, so it
took me a little while to get used to this GSX-R 750. The
session was not so long, so I concentrated on staying out
on the bike and getting comfortable with it. This track is
not difficult to learn, so I don’t think I had a big
advantage over my rivals, but it’s important to have
a good set-up if you want to turn in fast, consistent laps.
I hope to improve on my lap times tomorrow and have a good
race on Sunday.
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