Corser in real contention as BMW comes of age in SBK

[Kat00]

http://www.worldsbk.com/images/stories/news/p90059084.jpgAt Brno in 2009 Troy Corser took the factory BMW to a fifth place finish, but on Sunday at Valencia he not only scored a new best of fourth for the German factory, but he was also much closer to the win than at Brno last year. Only 4.209 seconds separated Troy from eventual victor Leon Haslam in Spain, and Troy was only 0.169 seconds from a historic podium finish.
The double SBK champion was understandably delighted to have scored so well, at what is one of his favourite circuits, especially as it is not one that has traditionally favoured the four-cylinder machines.


"The first race was great - just like it should always be! The bike had good grip, the traction control worked perfectly and the engine braking was spot on. I got a good start and went into the lead and I must say I felt pretty comfortable there. Even when Carlos came past, I knew I could just stay with him and watch what was going on. Everything was going good until I think I got a bit confused between the traction control and engine braking buttons and lost a little time and also third spot. But, it had been great to run at the front again and that's how it should be."



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[Johnny]

BMW will only get better from here on in, as will the results.. Well done Troy..

[2ndclasscitizen]

They're 2 from 2 in Superstock1000 as well. Good to see. If Vermulen can get Kawasaki's act together we could be in a position to see all 7 manufacturers able to win.

[Foghorn]

I noted during the first race hysteria of the MotoGP many on our site seemly forgot that Valencia was on.
Thus far there have been 6 races and 5 different race winners with margins between 1st and 3rd never been closer. It could well prove to be a halcyon year for the WSBK. Personally I'm enjoying seeing the 2010 Gixxer being a force again. That said you have to hand it to the Croc...I hope Bemmer can become truely competitive.

[James]

Was a great race and you would have to admit having BMW, Ducati, Aprilia, Suzuki and Yamaha all fighting up the pointy end makes for some good watching - no matter who you support.

[ottospunkmeister]

Was a great race and you would have to admit having BMW, Ducati, Aprilia, Suzuki and Yamaha all fighting up the pointy end makes for some good watching - no matter who you support.

Agree, what a different series WSBK is now compared to the "Ducati Cup" it used to be years ago. The Flammini brothers have got a winning formula methinks:ayyy: