[Paul1198]

Brno - FIM Superbike World Championship - Superpole*2

1. Tom Sykes (Kawasaki*Racing*Team) Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'58.010
2. Carlos Checa (Althea*Racing) Ducati 1098R 1'58.470
3. Eugene Laverty (Aprilia*Racing*Team) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'58.741
4. Davide Giugliano (Althea*Racing) Ducati 1098R 1'58.789
5. Marco Melandri (BMW*Motorrad*Motorsport) BMW S1000 RR 1'58.885
6. Jonathan Rea (Honda*World*Superbike*Team) Honda CBR1000RR 1'59.560
7. Leon Haslam (BMW*Motorrad*Motorsport) BMW S1000 RR 1'59.583
8. Michel Fabrizio (BMW*Motorrad*Italia*GoldBet) BMW S1000 RR 1'59.621
9. Chaz Davies (ParkinGO*MTC*Racing) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'59.748
10. Jakub Smrz (Liberty*Racing*Team*Effenbert) Ducati 1098R 1'59.871
11. David Salom (Team*Pedercini) Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'59.279
12. Ayrton Badovini (BMW*Motorrad*Italia*GoldBet) BMW S1000 RR 1'59.154
13. Leon Camier (FIXI*Crescent*Suzuki) Suzuki GSX-R1000 1'59.439
14. Max Biaggi (Aprilia*Racing*Team) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'59.453
15. Loris Baz (Kawasaki*Racing*Team) Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'59.627
16. John Hopkins (FIXI*Crescent*Suzuki) Suzuki GSX-R1000 1'59.973
17. Lorenzo Zanetti (PATA*Racing*Team) Ducati 1098R 2'00.591
18. Hiroshi Aoyama (Honda*World*Superbike*Team) Honda CBR1000RR 2'00.693
19. Maxime Berger (Team*Effenbert*Liberty*Racing) Ducati 1098R 2'00.978
20. Alessandro Polita (Red*Devils*Roma) Ducati 1098R 2'02.023
21. Leandro Mercado (Team*Pedercini) Kawasaki ZX-10R 2'02.952
22. Norino Brignola (Grillini*Progea*Superbike*Team) BMW S1000 RR 2'03.524
23. Viktor Kispataki (Prop-tech*ltd) Honda CBR1000RR 2'04.259



This is going to be good racing. I hope Marco can close up the championship on Max.

[bossman]

I know this is gonna sound stupid but i have watched every WSBK race this year and I just realized that there are no Yamahas in the line up!!?? Whats up with that?? They always seem to do well in World Superbike.

[WhiteFeather]

I'm really lost. Why does crash insist on saying Giugliano is riding an 1199. I let it slide when I hear people say 1198 but isn't he really riding a 1098R?

[CB900F]

Fella's;

With Max starting 14th and Carlos 2nd, one would hope that our guy will make a step up on Biaggi. Furthermore, since Melandri is starting three positions to his rear, one would hope that Carlos can keep him there. But, the question this year seems to be: can Checa keep his head on straight?

Don't get me wrong, I'd love to see him just put 'em away and get back on track for the championship. But, the results so far this season make that desired event rather questionable. And, both Melandri & Biaggi can run well at BRNO, but so can Carlos. So, it'd be up in the air except for this season's history. Which is why I'll be glued to the set when it airs.

Melandri
Checa
Rea

900F

[brettc63]

Originally Posted by WhiteFeather

......I let it slide when I hear people say 1198 but isn't he really riding a 1098R?

Yes.

The 1098R however has 1198cc (or there abouts). It is definitely not an 1199.

[Twisted10]

Watching now. Race 1...wow!

[Paul1198]

Originally Posted by Twisted10

Watching now. Race 1...wow!

Race 1 is a cracker.

Looking forward to watching Race 2 tonight.

[Mik3ymomo]

Race 2 was a fantastic 1,2 fight.

[Snowleopard8]

Marco is made for that bmw. I'm sorry but Ducati is going to have to do something to get up to speed with the top runners. Qualifying does not make champions.

[Neo-996]

Both great races.
It seems Checa's heart just ain't there - either that or the bike just ain't there. I've seen him ride more agressive.
I'm sure the Championship is over for Ducati - just hope there plans for 2013 are layed out and ready NOW !