pre philip island test times

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Rea Tops Times On Final Day of WSBK Test at Phillip Island
Times As Per Alstare Suzuki PR Office

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Pos. Rider Team Bike Time
1 Jonathan Rea HANNspree Ten Kate Honda Honda CBR1000RR 1:31.8
2 Michel Fabrizio Ducati Xerox Team Ducati 1098R 1:32.1
3 Ben Spies Yamaha World Superbike Yamaha YZF R1 1:32.3
4 Noriyuki Haga Ducati Xerox Team Ducati 1098R 1:32.3
5 Max Neukirchner Suzuki Alstare Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9 1:32.5
6 Yukio Kagayama Suzuki Alstare Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9 1:32.8
7 Troy Corser BMW Motorrad Motorsport BMW S1000 RR 1:32.9
8 Tom Sykes Yamaha World Superbike Yamaha YZF R1 1:33.1
9 Ryuichi Kiyonari Ten Kate Honda Racing Honda CBR1000RR 1:33.1
10 RubenXaus BMW Motorrad Motorsport BMW S1000 RR 1:33.5
11 Carlos Checa HANNspree Ten Kate Honda Honda CBR1000RR 1:33.5

There is another set of times floating around with Fabrizio and Haga fastest. Regardless, the close times foretell of a very competitive field.

[j-rad]

damned that is QUUUUUICK!!!!..........

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THE PROGRESS CONTINUES AS THE FIRST RACE GETS CLOSER.

BMW Motorrad Motorsport's World Superbike team successfully completed their two day test at Phillip Island and are now looking forward to the first race of the year, which will take place next week at the same circuit. During the two days there was a mixture of sunshine and cloud, together with strong gusty winds on day one. But although there were a few spots of rain on the first day, the track remained dry throughout.

Troy finished the test early, thanks to a collision with a bird early in the afternoon of day two. He was going about 230 kph, when he hit the bird and the force of the impact on Troy's left bicep was enough to wrench his left hand off the handlebars. Somehow Troy managed to keep the control of the bike and not crash, but the doctors advised him to sit out the rest of the day, rather than risk further in jury. Ruben continued his learning curve and was happy to end up far more comfortable with his S 1000 RR by the end of the test .

Troy (97 laps, best lap 1:32.9)

The tests went very well, though it's a real shame that I had to finish early because we still had lots more to try out. But, I guess I'm lucky that I didn't crash and hurt myself badly when I hit the bird. I'm really not sure how I managed to stay on the bike, because it's not easy when you've only got one hand on the bars, but somehow I was able to recover. I had seen the bird on the track and tried to avoid it by going up the inside. But instead of staying put, or flying away from my bike, it flew up right in front of me. Hitting a one kilo or so bird at over 230 kph is like hitting a brick wall, so I'm lucky that my injury isn't any worse.

We have learnt a lot in these two days and I've been able to get a better idea of how the bike works in different conditions and set-ups. What I can say though, is that my S 1000 RR feels as good as any other bike I've ever ridden round here.

Ruben (114 laps, best lap 1:33.5)
Generally I'm happy with the tests and how they went and it's been really good to get more kilometres under my belt. I'm getting used to the S 1000 RR and it's becoming more and more comfortable for me. We've done a lot of work here and made good progress so I'm pleased about our prospects for next weekend. We tried many different set-ups and have given the technicians lots to think about. Now we need to put everything together and keep on improving, but I am confident that this team will get better and better each time we go to the racetrack.
the rest of the riders that tested have there say on what happend is here http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2009/Feb/090223a44.htm

[Captain]

Troy Corser

http://static.blogo.it/motoblog/troy-corser-bmw-s-1000-rr-a-phillip-island/big_troy_corser_03.jpg

[Bigdog]

That Ben Spies is pretty farkin fast, I don't think he's ever been to PI before too.

[zRoYz]

That Ben Spies is pretty farkin fast, I don't think he's ever been to PI before too.

From what I have read he is one of those that picks up a new track very quickly.

Hope Troys shoulder is 100% come race time after hitting a bird at 230kph :(

[Nuff]

Hitting the bird is bit of a freak chance.

Since there was the discussion about 600s vs 1000s in the other thread here are the times for WSS.

1. Kenan Sofuoglu TUR Ten Kate Honda CBR600RR 1min 34.7secs
2. Garry McCoy AUS Triumph BE1 Racing 675 1min 34.8secs
3. Andrew Pitt AUS Ten Kate Honda CBR600RR 1min 34.8secs
4. Cal Crutchlow GBR Yamaha SSP YZF-R6 1min 35.3secs
5. Fabien Foret FRA Yamaha SSP YZF-R6 1min 35.8secs
6. Gianluca Nannelli ITA Triumph BE1 Racing 675 1min 36.3secs
7. Doni Tata Pradita INA YZF Yamaha R6 1mmin 37.3secs

That's all I can find.

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Ben Spies, Yamaha World Superbike team - 1.32"36 (160 laps)

"It was a good test for me. We worked on a lot of race stuff, we had some tires to test and get through for Pirelli then we got up to speed on the track and did some longer stints getting the bike to work on race setup. We were looking good for race pace, we did a race simulation and it felt really good. For sure we only got two days testing on the track and the whole race weekend is going to add some adrenaline. I'm extremely happy with the bike and the team is working really well so I can't wait to get started."

Tom Sykes, Yamaha World Superbike team - 1.32"10 (100 laps)

"I was more than happy with day one, having never seen Phillip Island before, I went out and pulled a 1.33"2, which wasn't too bad considering it's a new track for me. We worked on some minor adjustments and worked on getting a good base setting for the bike. I'm more than confident in its capabilities and set up, we're pretty much on the times. Going into day two I knew I could improve, but unfortunately on my first run, getting up to speed I had a fall. I wasn't even busting myself and not sure how it happened, got on it a bit too soon at the exit of turn 2, ran wide by two feet and where the tarmac ripples slightly the rear end low sided, I caught it then high sided the other way! Luckily I have no serious injuries so will be fighting fit and raring to go at the weekend. I went back out again at the end of the second day and found my pace again easily so am still confident to fight for the podium."

[hoffy]

no kawasaki times ?

[zRoYz]

no kawasaki times ?

It's only testing & don't think Kawa is there.

[Turtle]

Geez i wish i was going Now......:(

[WET4URacing]

[quote=Nuff;177340]Hitting the bird is bit of a freak chance.

tell me 1 time he has been to the island he hasnt hit a farkin bird.

[AG23]

no kawasaki times ?

Kawasaki was there earlier in the week when Biaggi and co were there and Parkes reportedly did a 1:32.9. I don't think the Supersport team went at all.

[Stu23]

Cant wait, think its going to be epic.........so many in with a chance going to be brilliant rain or shine !

[jasonbw]

tell me 1 time he has been to the island he hasnt hit a farkin bird.

The year it was pissing down so hard, rivers running across the track and he was standing at pit exit stopping the riders for entering the track :)
Might have got hit by a duck tho.

[Kimbo]

You should have seen the Cape Barren geese wandering around turn 2 on friday. In november I was nearly hit by a flock of corellas feeding just past the bridge on the main staright. Scared the shit out of me