Laverty frustrated with Cadwell Park results

Michael Laverty has admitted that he was frustrated by his results at Cadwell Park on Monday, after having problems finding the right setting on the Relentless Suzuki.

Laverty consolidated his Championship position with two top ten results, maintaining ninth place in the series, but is now only two points behind Simon Andrew with six races remaining.

Laverty said: "I struggled with my set up this weekend and was very frustrated with the results. In saying that, we did set a goal of top ten at the start of the year but I know we are much better than that. Cadwell is a difficult circuit to find the perfect set-up at, although I do think I under-achieved this weekend, so I'm now looking forward to riding at Croft in two weeks time."

THINK! at Cadwell Park

Local race ace Steve Plater will be making two interview stops at the THINK! Motorcycle Academy for the Cadwell Park BSB round. The Woodhall Spa rider really has been busy on track this year riding Superbike, Supersport, World Endurance and winning at both the Isle of Man plus NW200 road races.

THINK! regulars John Reynolds and Niall Mackenzie will also be making appearances for interviews and autographs at the unit, located near Chris Curve. Lloyds British Yamaha's Simon Andrews will also be making an appearance.

Experts from Shoei and Knox will be available to explain the R+D that goes into their products and showcase their safety in special presentations!

Fans will be able to use the interactive computers to win exciting prizes, have their photo taken on a virtual grid and enter the GO VIP! Competition; four lucky fans will be upgraded to full hospitality on race day- be at the THINK! unit at 12 noon when the winners will be drawn.

Local Bikesafe Officers will be on hand to give out advice, help fans get the most out of the Honda Rider Trainer and sign up interested visitors for further training.

Qualifying day - Sunday

12.00 - John Reynolds
13.30 - Steve Plater
15.15 - Niall Mackenzie

Raceday - Monday

11.00 - John Reynolds
11.45 - Simon Andrews
12.00 - GO VIP! Hospitality Draw
12.30 - Steve Plater
13.00 - Knox Expert
13.15 - Niall Mackenzie
15.15 - John Reynolds
15.30 - Shoei Expert

Camier on race win and looking ahead to Mallory Park

Airwaves Ducati's Leon Camier is relieved to have got his first Bennetts British Superbike Championship race win and is now continuing to train hard ahead of the next round at Mallory Park in just under two weeks time (27/28/29 June).

Camier has been consistent throughout the season, scoring points at every round including four podiums and a win which elevated him to second in the championship standings after Round Five at Snetterton last weekend.

Camier said: "I am obviously mega happy to get the win and get it over and done with! I was strong at the start of last season before my crash and it is nice to back to where I could have been earlier on this year had it not been for injury. I didn't really celebrate afterwards; we just went out for dinner with Shakey on Sunday evening. I am now going to continue with the training between now and Mallory Park with the cycling and just general strength building."

"We will see how it goes at Mallory Park, I think it might be a difficult weekend as the circuit is very stop then go, whereas the Ducatis favour flowing circuits. But in saying that we thought it was going to be difficult at Snetterton and then it turned out to be a really good weekend for Airwaves Ducati. We just need to stay consistent; if we can push for the win then I will go for it otherwise it best to just get the results."

Ellison wants better at Mallory Park

Hydrex Bike Animal Honda rider James Ellison saw his hopes of another podium finish disappear at Snetterton but he is confident that he has the pace to be back at the sharp end of the field at Mallory Park in two weeks time (26/27/28 June).

Ellison was hampered at the weekend by a row three start following qualifying and ended race one in seventh, then in race two a problem with the rear tyre saw him finish tenth.

Ellison said: "I was hoping to make up for seventh in the first race with a good result in the second but it didn't quite go to plan. Qualifying really messed the whole weekend up for me. The bike's got the pace and I've got the pace and I should have been running with the top three guys. I was just too far back on the grid and gave myself a lot of hard work with a row three start. In the second race the bike felt pretty good on the warm up lap, but then in the race the tyre was just spinning up along the back straight and I couldn't get any drive. I'm just disappointed as I wanted to get a result for the team, Shaun Muir and Hydrex Bike Animal Honda but we'll try again at Mallory Park."

GSE Racing confirm racing at Donington Park

Following a week of negotiations with MCRCB and MSVR, GSE Racing Team Principal Darrell Healey has confirmed that Airwaves Ducati will race at Donington Park this weekend.

Healey said: "It has been a very busy week for GSE Racing off the track! I am delighted to confirm that as a result of the amendments to the MCRCB Bulletin 2008/6 addressing the teams safety concerns, Airwaves Ducati will be in a position to compete this Bank Holiday weekend in Round 4 of the British Superbike Championship. Donington Park has to be one of GSE Racing's favourite circuits; not only is it an exciting track for the Airwaves Ducati but we have achieved fantastic results there in previous seasons and we look forward to continuing that this weekend."

Both Airwaves Ducati riders are looking forward to getting back on their Ducati 1098R's at the 2.5-mile Derbyshire circuit following their three podium place finishes at Brands Hatch two weeks ago. Their early season form has resulted in a 44 point lead in the championship for Shane Byrne with team mate Leon Camier in third place on 83 points.

Jones joins Rea and Pitt at Donington Park

Parkalgar Honda's Craig Jones will be joining fellow World Supersport Championship racers Jonathan Rea and Andrew Pitt on the grid at Donington Park next weekend (24/25/26 May), when they will be taking on the regulars of the Fuchs-Silkolene British Supersport Championship.

Jones, the leading Brit in the World Supersport Championship, is eager to return to the track, having taken a win in the Supersport class there before, back in 2004.

Jones said: "It will be a relaxing and enjoyable meeting for me at Donington Park. The whole idea is to give Parkalgar Honda a race-test in advance of the World Championship round at the same circuit later in the year. Saying that, getting back to the British paddock and on a track I love, I am sure I'll be giving it my all. That goes double now we know that Andrew Pitt and Johnny Rea will be wildcarding at the same event - I suspect it will be World Championship pace from start to finish."

Jones may have broken his left hand in a crash at the last round at Monza, but he is confident he will be almost back to full fitness in time for next weekend: "My hand was broken but I was able to race last weekend and still finish sixth. I have been resting and healing since then and don't expect it to pose any problems at Donington Park. In truth, I am really looking forward to racing in front of the British fans again; this is a real bonus for me and the whole team."

Parkalgar Honda Team Manager Simon Buckmaster added: "The whole idea behind attending the Donington Park round is to give us data and settings for when we return to the track in September for the World Championship round. But on top of that, we are a British-based team and we enjoy racing as well, so while there is a serious angle for the World Championship, we will also be going for the win. It's going to be great to be racing in front of the UK fans; the fact is they are the best in the world."