Good grid position for race tomorrow
26-04-2008
With Dan Linfoot 5th and Gino Rea 8th after the second qualifying session, Beowulf Racing are on the second row of the grid for the race tomorrow together with fellow British riders Greg Black and Sam Lowes.
Rain this morning looked like it may result in slow qualifying times today however, with the track dried out and a number of the strong teams keeping their new qualifying tyres for today, we were not able to retain our front row positions having used our tyres yesterday. Dan has moved to 5th place on the strength of the time yesterday. Gino improved his time today having changed suspension and engine settings. However, that improved time gives 8th position.
The top nine grid positions are all in 1 min 45 secs and therefore it will be a close race tomorrow. Both Gino and Dan are confident and we therefore are expecting a good result.
You can watch a webcast of the race LIVE at 1.25pm UK-time tomorrow (Sunday) at http://www.worldsbk.com/pubb_EN/sbkTV.php#. Eurosport 2 may also show the race during their live broadcast.
Final qualifying times are in the results section of the website.
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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.
