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WSBK - Brno - Qualifying Practice 1

09/07/2010

Weather conditions: Hot, sunny.

Temperature: Air: 29 – 31 °C, Track: 55 – 56 °C

Number of riders participating: 22 from 13 teams

Fastest lap Free Practice: Michel Fabrizio (Ducati Xerox Team) 1:59.917 min

Fastest lap Qualifying Practice 1: Noriyuki Haga (Ducati Xerox Team) 1:59.277 min

Shock and relief – Team BMW Motorrad experienced both during the first day of the FIM Superbike World Championship weekend in Brno. While both riders, Ruben Xaus (ESP) and Troy Corser (AUS), started the weekend well, Troy crashed heavily on his final lap of Qualifying Practice 1. Initial medical reports confirm he has no serious injuries. He was taken to the hospital in Brno for further precautionary checks.

Ruben Xaus:

Fastest lap Free Practice: 2:00.417 min (3rd) / Fastest lap Qualifying 1: 2:00.273 min (6th)

“More than anything else I hope Troy is okay, and I hope he can ride tomorrow. Apart from that, I feel quite confident. The bike is working very well. We had a successful test in Imola, and we did not change the set-up very much. Physically, I am still struggling a little bit with my injured calf, but I am a lot better than I was in Imola. I can now do more than just a couple of laps in a row. Now I need to rest to be well-prepared for tomorrow.”

Troy Corser:

Fastest lap Free Practice: 2:00.580 min (4th) / Fastest lap Qualifying 1: 2:00.508 min (12th)


Davide Tardozzi (BMW Motorrad Motorsport Team Manager):

“Most important is the news that Troy is not badly injured. We all feel sorry for him, and we hope that he will be okay as soon as possible. This is the only thing we are concerned about. He was flown to Brno by the helicopter for further precautionary checks.”