Putting a few laps in today getting back in the Suzuka 8 Hours groove. I’m enjoying it so far, but I know the suffering will come Sunday! 📸 @geebeeimages
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Kawasaki Racing
After an intense day of testing the Kawasaki Racing Team Suzuka 8 Hours riders ended the second block of track sessions with a combined time 2m 07.614s, which placed them second overall for the afternoon. The day consisted of 5 separate blocks of track time, split into a morning and an afternoon session. Jonathan Rea, #LeonHaslam and Toprak Razgatlıoglu each had a significant amount of track time throughout the day to work on the setup of their Suzuka 8 Hour specification Ninja ZX-10RR ahead of the weekend’s race. The team will be back at the circuit tomorrow to complete the technical inspections of the race machines and each rider’s kit before two more free practice sessions in the afternoon. #KRTSuzuka8Hours #rideology #ninjaspirit
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Phillip Island to host WSBK 2020 season opener March 1
2020 World Superbike Championship Calendar
Phillip Island to host round one on March 1
The 2020 Australian event will set a new record being the 30th round to be held at Victoria’s world- acclaimed Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. The first event, held in 1990 was won by two Australians – the opening 1990 race to Peter Goddard and the second race to Robbie Phillis. The WorldSBK championship has returned every year since 1990, bar 1993.
No other circuit on the global tour has hosted as many rounds with riders, teams and fans flocking for three decades to the sweeping turns and thrillingly fast 4.445 km circuit that borders the stunning ocean vista of Bass Strait.
“It is now a tradition for the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship to kick-off the new season down-under and we are delighted to return in 2020,” said Gregorio Lavilla, WorldSBK Executive Director, Sporting and Organisation. “The Australian round at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit is one of the most awaited rounds of the year, not just because it is the first on the WorldSBK calendar, but for the beautiful venue and the warmth of the Australian crowds. Their true enthusiasm for motorsports makes the entire round an even more unique event. For 2020, the unmissable WorldSBK action at Phillip Island will be held the last weekend of February from February 28 to March 1.”
Race weekend will run from Friday to Sunday, with practice and qualifying Friday dominating the day one schedule and Free Paddock Friday giving everyone close-range access to the riders and the last- minute season preparations.
World superbikes will continue with the three-race format of two 22-lap Phillip Island battles and the ten lap Tissot Superpole Race making both Saturday and Sunday “race” days for WorldSBK. World supersport is back, plus Australian superbikes leads the national classes, with all local categories launching their 2020 national championships and guaranteeing spectacular racing for all three days.
“We know fans love the summer weather of world superbikes. It’s a perfect time for camping at the circuit and enjoying a weekend away with mates or family at Phillip Island,” said David Bennett, General Manager of the Phillip Island Circuit. “And of course, with 30 years of world superbikes, we have plenty to celebrate so it will be a special round. It’s time to put the date in your diary and start planning a getaway.”
For further information and planning go to www.worldsbk.com.au with tickets on sale at Ticketek in September.
Source: MCNews.com.au
I’ve loved having @tatiarea all to myself for a few days, and enjoy finishing hot cups of coffee,…
I’ve loved having @tatiarea all to myself for a few days, and enjoy finishing hot cups of coffee, leisurely dinners with adult conversation and getting out for a few drinks last night. But, I’m so ready to embrace these two little bundles of fun again and get back to the normal crazy chaos and I wouldn’t have it any other way! Just a 10hr flight standing in the way!
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When ‘The King’ gets let loose on our Ninja ZX-10RR! Great to see you again Jeremy McGrath and good…
When ‘The King’ gets let loose on our Ninja ZX-10RR! Great to see you again Jeremy McGrath and good to see you so fast on the tarmac too! #goodtimes
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80 SBK wins! Didn’t expect that when I was riding my bmx around Kilwaughter #dreambig
80 SBK wins! Didn’t expect that when I was riding my bmx around Kilwaughter #dreambig
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Waking up with that #MondayMotivaton WorldSBK #USAWorldSBK #worldsbk
Waking up with that #MondayMotivaton WorldSBK #USAWorldSBK #worldsbk
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Remarkable Rea reflects on crucial weekend
An 81-point lead in the title sees Jonathan Rea go into the Summer holidays with a grin on his face: but it isn’t over yet…
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1-1-2 for the overall this weekend! So so pumped! Thanks Laguna Seca, you’ve been amazing #team65
1-1-2 for the overall this weekend! So so pumped! Thanks Laguna Seca, you’ve been amazing #team65
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Rea Extends Championship Lead With Win And Second
I would never have believed you if you told me I would come here and set a new lap record, win two races and take the overall, so it has been a great weekend. We made a very small change to the bike between the Superpole race and Race Two. My feeling was completely different, which we did not expect. There was a lot of front movement, whereas all weekend before that we had been strong with the front. I had a few small warnings, just enough for me to roll it back a bit, think about finishing and we got it done. I am just super-satisfied with this weekend and I did the best I could in race two. I am looking forward to the summer break now.
Jonathan Rea took victory in today’s 10-lap Tissot-Superpole race at Laguna Seca and followed it up with a second place in the afternoon’
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