StoneBaker leave Brno in confident mood
10-07-2008
Despite having to contend with more rain on the final leg of their three-day test at Brno in the Czech Republic today, StoneBaker Racing's Dan Linfoot and Gino Rea are both in confident mood ahead of their sixth-round race in the European Superstock 600 Championship at the track next weekend.
The weather prevented any serious attack on lap times aboard their Yamaha R6's today. However the three days have proved invaluable to both riders in terms of refamiliarising themselves with the 3.4-mile track and dialling in a range of suspension settings to cope with a variety of conditions - wet or dry.
The test may be complete but work is far from over for the StoneBaker crew. Tomorrow (Thursday) the team heads across the continent to begin another three-day test on Friday, this time at the Magny Cours circuit in France which will host the penultimate round of the Superstock 600 series in October. Once that is over, they will return to Brno straight away to begin preparations for next weekend's race.
Currently Linfoot lies third in the Superstock 600 championship and Rea seventh. With five rounds remaining and a maximum of 125 points up for grabs, there's still all to play for come the season's finale in November.
Dan Linfoot:
"We've had another good day testing here in Brno today. We had mixed conditions which halted our progress this afternoon, however the bulk of the work was done this morning. We have found a good base setting and I am getting a good feeling from my bike to start the Brno Superstock 600 race with. I am confident of putting in a good showing here in two week's time."
Gino Rea:
"We have had a successful test and have found a good setting so I am confident for the race. Today we made slight suspension changes which were positive and also cured the tyre wear problem which many people seem to suffer from around here. Despite the rain and amount of traffic on the track, we still managed to put in our fastest times of the three days this morning and I am looking forward to our race here on the 19th of July."
Andrew Stone (Join Team Owner):
"I think we have had a very successful three days with both riders. I am quietly confident heading into the race here next Saturday - watch this space!"
Sponsors
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.
