SNOW SUPERBIKES TODAY!
Round one of the British Superbike championship was cancelled
today after heavy snowfall throughout the morning prevented
any track activity from taking place.
The event was called off at 11.15am by the Race Director
Stuart Higgs, following a review of circuit conditions. The
announcement was followed by the news that the meeting will
be rescheduled for 10/11th May.
Jonathan Palmer, Chief Executive of MotorSport Vision added,
“All race day, weekend and grandstand tickets for today’s
event will be valid for the new date at no extra charge. The
grids for all of the races within the BSB programme will be
as set yesterday, 5th April.”
This will mean that Shane’s excellent performance in
qualifying, which saw him set the only sub 1:26 lap, will
place him on pole position at his home circuit. He was clearly
disappointed that racing had to be postponed saying; “I
am gutted for all the fans who have turned up today, especially
the Airwaves and GSE Racing guests. It is mine, Leon’s
and GSE Group’s home circuit and we were all excited
to have performed so well here in qualifying. My aim was to
get out there and win in my first race for the Airwaves Ducati
team but unfortunately the Great British weather has turned
on us and instead of racing we will be packing up and going
home early. I must admit I am looking forward to heading back
to sunnier climes but I am excited about Thruxton now we know
what we are capable of on the Ducati 1098R’s.”
Leon Camier was also disappointed that he was unable to race
on one of his favourite circuits. “It is a shame I am
not able to race in front of my home crowd, the whole Airwaves
Ducati team have put in such a great performance this weekend
and it is disappointing that we cannot put it all into practice
in the race. I am feeling a bit sore from my efforts this
weekend but I should be fine in time for Thruxton, when I
hope to be challenging for the top positions again.”
Team Manager Colin Wright added; “We at GSE Racing
are obviously all very disappointed about today’s cancellations
especially for our fans and sponsors, Airwaves, GSE Group
and all the others who turned up to support us today. We hope
they are all able to come back and join us again on May 11th.
The team will now look forward and focus on Thruxton in two
weeks time.”
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