The weather, always unpredictable at Assen, was always going to be a factor this weekend, with threatening rain clouds and watery sunshine alternating over the paddock. But the real surprise was a dry Superpole. The fastest rider in this single lap contest was Troy Corser, who set a time of 1’38.965, leading off Haga, Kagayama and Bayliss, the latter unable to repeat the incredible time he set in free practice (3 tenths faster than the eventual poletime).
In the case of a dry race, the first row were all going to use the 200 mm rears, while the warm-up session on Sunday morning was seen as the last chance to decide front fitments, even if some long runs had already been carried out. On Sunday morning the rain, and therefore the setup arrived at in the previous dry days, was simply irrelevant.
Race1:Air Humidity:92%
Air Temperature:18°c
Track Condition:Wet
Track Temperature:18°
Race 1 was simply amazing. As promised, the rain made everything more difficult, and every lap offered unexpected developments. The tyre choice was uniform for everybody: there was no way for the racetrack to dry and as it was still raining hard, everyone decided to go with Full Rain tyres.
After a crash from Bayliss, Haga seemed determined to score 25 points and offer us a thrilling end to the season, but because of the slippery tarmac he also crashed, despite the strong good advantage he had over second place at the time. Under the rain the man of the day was definitely Chris Walker (proven to be fast in these conditions) who took his first career SBK victory and took the first victory of the PSG-1 Kawasaki team.
Behind the English rider Andrew Pitt led Michel Fabrizio over the line, with - once more - three different manufacturers on the podium.
1, WalkerKawasaki ZX10 RPSG-1 Kawasaki Corse44’23.501
2, PittYamaha YZF R1Yamaha Motor Italia WSB+4.965
3, FabrizioHonda CBR1000RRD.F.X. Treme+24.130
4, NietoKawasaki ZX10 RPSG-1 Kawasaki Corse+36.968
5, AbeYamaha YZF R1Yamaha Motor France - Ipone+37.178
Race2: Air Humidity:90%
Air Temperature:22°c
Track Condition:Dry
Track Temperature:23°
With the tarmac still damp but the race declared “Dry”, Superbike riders started with slick tyres and dry setups, thus fitting Pirelli Diablo Superbike tyres. The first two rows opted for the “B1” 200 mm for their rears, with the sole exception of Muggeridge. After just a few seconds of the race Corser, Toseland and Haga crashed, with only Toseland able to rejoin the race.
In front Bayliss slowly created a gap which allowed him to win the race (Bayliss was using a “B” front tyre), leading home (in second position) Pitt and first time podium finisher Nieto (an “A” front solution for each of them).
The public was incredibly happy with the podium, with three different bike manufacturers on the top steps and another of them a Kawasaki. Bayliss increased the gap significantly today, and it will be very hard for his rivals to reduce the gap in the three rounds still to be run.
Race Standings:1, BaylissDucati 999 F06Ducati Xerox37’29.307
2, PittYamaha YZF R1Yamaha Motor Italia WSB+9.342
3, NietoKawasaki ZX10 RPSG-1 Kawasaki Corse+11.648
4, KagayamaSuzuki GSXR1000K6Alstare Suzuki+12.743
5, XausDucati 999 F05Sterilgarda - Berik+12.811
Championship Standings:1 ,BaylissDucati 999 Fo6Ducati Xerox332
2, ToselandHonda CBR1000RRWinston Ten Kate Honda232
3, HagaYamaha YZF R1Yamaha Motor Italia WSB230
4, PittYamaha YZF R1Yamaha Motor Italia WSB197
5, CorserSuzuki GSXR1000K6Alstare Suzuki193
6, BarrosHonda CBR1000RRKlaffi Honda175
7, KagayamaSuzuki GSXR1000K6Alstare Suzuki139
8, WalkerKawasaki ZX10 RPSG-1 Kawasaki Corse123
9, LanziDucati 999F 06Ducati Xerox115
10 ,NietoKawasaki ZX10 RPSG-1 Kawasaki Corse112
Air Humidity:96%
Air Temperature:19°c
Track Condition:Wet
Track Temperature:20°
In Supersport, like in the first SBK race, the riders put on a great show and there were many surprises. Everybody started with Full Rain tyres, and from the beginning Sofuoglu and his Honda were the fastest combination on the racetrack.
Behind, the fight was for the World Title, not just the race, and Curtain seemed to be quite comfortable in second position, ahead of Andersen and Charpentier.
After 10 laps, a couple of crashes led to an aggregate two leg race. The second part was started on Full Rain tyres but with the weather getting better every lap, an almost a dry line appeared at the end.
Sofuoglu took the final victory, even if Charpentier crossed the checkered line in first position, (because of the aggregate regulations), while Curtain, finishing 2nd, took the Championship lead.
Third on the podium was Andersen, with his Suzuki, for the first time. Riders could try the wet tyres on the track only this morning during the warm-up, but looking at the times they immediately found a good feeling, offering the public a great show.
Race Standings:1, SofuogluHonda CBR600 RRWinston Ten Kate41’49.124
2, CurtainYamaha YZF R6Yamaha Motor Germany+4.581
3, AndersenSuzuki GSX600RHoegee Suzuki+9.241
4, CharpentierHonda CBR600 RRWinston Ten Kate+9.489
5, VosHonda CBR600 RRJ&E Sport Ten Kate Honda+29.994
Championship Standings:1, CurtainYamaha YZF R6Yamaha Motor Germany151
2, CharpentierHonda CBR600 RRWinston Ten Kate144
3, ParkesYamaha YZF R6Yamaha Motor Germany119
4, HarmsHonda CBR600 RRStiggy Motorsports94
5, SofuogluHonda CBR600 RRWinston Ten Kate92
6, RoccoliYamaha YZF R6Yamaha Team Italia86
7, TiberioHonda CBR600 RRMegabike Honda67
8, StigefeltHonda CBR600 RRDarkDog StiggyMotorsport57
9, ForesYamaha YZF R6SLM Racing49
10, VizzielloYamaha YZF R6Yamaha Team Italia46
Air Humidity:90%
Air Temperature:22°c
Track Condition:Dry
Track Temperature:23°
Superstock 1000 was delayed until after SBK Race 2, so could it be raced on a dry track surface. The tyres used then were Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro SC2, and as always they delivered great levels of performance to the riders, and thus a great show for the public.
The final win went to Claudio Corti on his Yamaha R1, followed closely - until the second last corner - by Roberts (he then made a small mistake and lost a few seconds). Championship leader Polita finished 3rd, and increased his advantage on the following riders.
Race Standings:1, CortiYamaha YZF R1Yamaha Team Italia22’58.130
2, RobertsSuzuki GSXR1000KHP Racing+3.461
3, PolitaSuzuki GSXR1000KCelani Suzuki Italia+5.718
4, BaioccoYamaha YZF R1Umbria bike+6.094
5 ,ScassaMv AgustaEVR Corse – Ormeni Racing+7.397
Championship Standings:1, PolitaSuzuki GSXR Celani Suzuki Italia131
2, BadoviniMv AgustaBiassono – Unionbike109
3, ScassaMv AgustaEVR Corse – Ormeni Racing107
Air Humidity:86%
Air Temperature:21°c
Track Condition:Dry
Track Temperature:24°
The youngest class in the Championship once more offered up thrills and excitement. Canepa and Simeon had a great fight, really amazing for the public, which finished only under the chequered flag. This time the winner was the Italian, with his Ducati 749R.
The tyres used in this class are the Pirelli Diablo Corsa III – three zone compound. This is a street tyre, but has again proved to offer superbly high performance even on the racetrack, in a class with bikes close to the standard production and virtually every middleweight Supersport model represented.
Race Standings:1, CanepaDucati 749RDucati Xerox Junior19’59.402
2 ,SimeonSuzuki GSX 600RAlstare Suzuki Corona Extra+0.138
3 ,GiuglianoKawasaki ZX6RRLightspeed Kawasaki +1.796
Championship Standings:1, SimeonSuzuki GSX 600RAlstare Suzuki Corona Extra160
2, CanepaDucati 749RDucati Xerox Junior126
3, Giugliano Kawasaki ZX6RRLightspeed Kawasaki 100
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