Front row for Laverty while Praia impresses
Sat, 10 Jul 2010
PARKALGAR HONDA ace Eugene Laverty took third place on the front row of the grid for the ninth round of the World Supersport Championship at Brno in the Czech Republic despite crashing with more than 10-minutes to go while Miguel Praia finished a well-deserved 10th.
Eugene was caught out by a bump on the entry to the first corner and is unhurt – he came back to the garage but finished the session watching the timing screens. Qualification took place in blistering sunshine and high temperatures. The race starts at 1330CET on Sunday, July 11th. To keep up to date with the team visit www.parkalgarhonda.com.
Eugene: “I was caught out by that bump, it was completely unexpected. I should have saved the crash but it just went on and down – I am a bit annoyed. I came back to the pits but decided not to go out again and watched the timing screens. I am pleased that I managed to stay on the front row as it got fast towards the end. Overall the setting of my Parkalgar Honda is very good and I am happy with it, I can run quick lap times consistently. I now know that bump is there so I’ll be avoiding it in the race.”
Miguel: “I am very happy to get into the 2mins 3seconds bracket but a little disappointed not to have stuck on the second row, the pace was very hot, just like the weather. I can run quick lap times here and I am enjoying the circuit, I think I can have a good race tomorrow. My Parkalgar Honda is good and if I can get away with the riders just in front of me then I will be able to compete with them, I need a good start.”
Simon Buckmaster, Team Manger Parkalgar Honda: “Eugene was unfortunate to crash on a bump and miss the last part of the session because I am sure he could have gone faster. As it is he is on the front row and can run a very fast race pace; he will be in the fight for the victory. Miguel has genuinely impressed by taking 10th and running fast lap times. He will need a good start as he is in a bunch of riders very closely matched - but if he does he can compete inside the top 10.”
Final Qualifying
1: Lascorz, Kawasaki 2:02.800
2: Fujiwara, Kawasaki +0.017
3: Laverty, Parkalgar Honda +0.282
4: Foret, Kawasaki +0.393
5: Sofuoglu, Honda +0.597
6: Pirro, Honda +0.621
7: Rea, Honda +0.650
8: Davies, Triumph +0.841
9: Harms, Honda +0.957
10: Praia, Parkalgar Honda +1.159
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