HAT-TRICK FOR RELENTLESS SUZUKI
 Michael
Laverty had to brave sub-zero temperatures at times while
racing over the Easter holidays, but the Relentless by TAS
Suzuki rider recorded a hat-trick of wins on Easter Saturday,
also lifting the prestigious Enkalon Trophy for his efforts.
Having watched the weather forecast closely, team boss Philip
Neill made the decision to fly Laverty in from Wales instead
of travelling to the official BSB test at Snetterton. It was
a great call, with his British championship performers filling
the card at Bishopscourt, making it nine wins in only two
meeting for the official Suzuki team.
Road racing star Bruce Anstey opened the team's account only
seven days previous with a fine treble in the MCRRCI event
at the same venue, ably supported by new signing Cameron Donald,
who had his own piece of success with one win and numerous
podium finishes.
Unfortunately the Easter Monday races at Kirkistown were halted
due to adverse weather conditions, leaving the large holiday
crowd very frustrated. Donald and Laverty posted pole and
P2 times in the Superbike class and Ian Lowry was the pole-setter
in the Supersport class. He also held a race winning advantage
at the head of the field in the Supersport race when the red
flags came out, with Cameron Donald in third place.
Philip Neill - Team Principal:
"These races were really only for our riders to have
an early season shakedown but I'm delighted with the results
and the performances from the whole team. Last weekend was
a local closed to club event and Bruce excelled, but this
week we had all the main Irish Superbike riders on the grid,
along with a handful of the Irish, British championship runners.
Michael came here with big expectations from the local fans,
but he delivered the goods on the all-new K8 GSX-R1000 Relentless
Suzuki Superbike.
"Ian Lowry also proved why he's regarded as the top rider
in the British Supersport class and our southern hemisphere
riders, Bruce Anstey and Cameron Donald, have gained major
respect from the local fans this weekend. We've still got
a bit of work to do before the season opener at the start
of April, but winning is a great motivator and everyone in
the Relentless Suzuki team can't wait for the season to start."
Michael Laverty:
"I was prepared for the Snetterton test, but when I
knew that snow was forecast, I was more than happy to fly
home and race in the Easter meetings. The Relentless Suzuki
team has a big following at home so it was nice for all four
of us to be there supporting the local races. I'd never won
the Enkalon Trophy before so I pleased with that and we've
made more progress with the Superbike. It was a positive weekend
for all involved with Relentless Suzuki."
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