Beowulf Racing LIVE on TV and the Internet
30-03-2008
Don't worry if you can't get to the track this coming weekend for the start of Beowulf Racing's 2008 season. Armed with the modern-day miracles of Digital TV and the Internet you can still see Gino Rea, Dan Linfoot and Pat McDougall live in action as the races take place.
This year, World Superbike organisers FG Sport are web-hosting all of their races live from their website and archiving them afterwards. Last year, this was run on a pay-per-view basis and provided you had a reasonably fast web connection the coverage was pretty good overall.
The Superstock 600 race is set to take place at 4.40pm on Saturday 5th April UK-time, and the link you need to log onto is:
http://www.worldsbk.com/pubb_EN/sbkTV.php
Additionally, FG Sport have now set up their own YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/sbk) and appear to be releasing race highlights for syndication, so there's a very good chance that we'll be able to host some kind of coverage on www.beowulf-racing.com a few days after the races are run.
Turning to the British Supersport Cup, the broadcasting rights to this series have transferred this year from ITV to British Eurosport 2. A four-hour broadcast is scheduled to start on Sunday 6th April at 1.15pm with the Supersport race beginning at 3.30pm. Channel 4 are also due to run a general British Superbike highlights programme on the Tuesday evening after the races, but it is not clear at present if this will also include coverage of the Supersport Cup.
British Eurosport are also set to web-host the races, but so far we have had problems accessing this service. If you're tempted to use this option, go to http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/ and select the "live streaming" link in the red bar.
If you are planning to watch the races via the web-hosting route, we strongly advise visiting the sites in advance to ensure your PC is correctly configured to receive the broadcasts.
And of course there'll be full coverage of both events on www.beowulf-racing.com with a comprehensive array of reports, photos and features posted across the weekend as the action happens - stay tuned!
DISCLAIMER: The above article is provided for reference purposes only. Beowulf Racing is in no way connected with the broadcasting of races from the European Superstock 600 Championship nor the British Supersport Cup. Consequently, we cannot be held responsible for any last-minute changes to the broadcasting schedules nor for any damage that may occur whilst attempting to configure a PC to receive the live web broadcasts.
Test ends on positive note for Beowulf Racing
24-03-2008
High winds again worked against Beowulf Racing on the final leg of their four-day test at Valencia. However, the Somerset-based team leaves the Spanish circuit in high spirits, having made significant improvements to the handling of their YZF-R6's, and are confident of a strong performance in the opening rounds of their respective championships.
Gino Rea (European Superstock 600 Championship):
"I completed over 65 laps today and have had a brilliant test overall. I am getting on really well with our new mechanic Andy Williams and I can't wait for the first race of the season. Even the wind has helped us - if it is gusty when we come back here next week we'll know what to expect and if it isn't we'll know we can go faster."
Dan Linfoot (European Superstock 600 Championship):
"Despite the wind it's been another good day for me. We've concentrated on the ignition maps of my machine in the final sessions. I got plenty of laps in today and it is just such an advantage to be testing at a circuit where we'll be racing in under a fortnight's time."
Pat McDougall (British Supersport Cup):
"We've gained a lot more mid-range power today, along with testing out new brakes. Even with the wind it's been a great four days and I definitely made the right decision coming here than attending the official British Superbike test at Snetterton - I heard they were pretty much snowed off for most of their sessions!"
Whist the majority of the team are now returning to the UK, Team Owner Andrew Stone and WSB Team Manager John Preston are remaining at the circuit for a further two days to attend an official Yamaha Technical Briefing. Will these two ex-racers be tempted to take to the track at any point we ask ourselves? If they do, you'll hear about it first on www.beowulf-racing.com!
Beowulf win again despite gusty conditions
23-03-2008
High winds today at the the Valencia racing circuit in Spain caused a slight hiatus to the testing schedule of Beowulf Racing, but the blustery conditions didn't stop team riders Gino Rea and Pat McDougall scoring a first and second place finish in this afternoon's 600cc race.
After achieving their target of lapping the 2.5 mile circuit in the 1:40 zone yesterday, the team had been looking forward to upping their pace into the 1:39's today. However, with howling winds battering the Ricardo Tomo track it was clear from the outset that this would not be possible. Instead the squad concentrated on fine-tuning the machines of all three riders. When the afternoon race came around, Rea and McDougall upheld the team's honour with with a one-two finish, whilst yesterday's runner-up Dan Linfoot elected not to take to the track due to the hostile conditions.
Team owner Andrew Stone commented afterwards: "Because of the wind, we didn't get to where we wanted today, but it's still been a successful day overall. We spent our time honing the electronics on Gino's machine and tomorrow we'll turn our attention to Pat and Dan's bikes. We're testing for the full day tomorrow, not racing, so hopefully we'll be able to make up the time we lost today."
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Team Beowulf Racing.
The great race at the new Portimao circuit brings an end to our season in World Superbike Superstock 600, with riders Gino Rea and Dan Linfoot.
The season has been a success with Gino third and Dan fifth in the championship standings following three victories and five additional podiums in total. The results have also acted as a stepping stone to the riders for next season, with both securing high profile, career progressing rides for 2009.
Thank you for all of the emails, calls, texts and visits throughout the year. It has been much appreciated.
