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Back to Brands for Airwaves Ducati
08 May 2008
After Shane Byrne‚s winning double at Oulton Park Airwaves Ducati head back to Brands Hatch this weekend for the re-scheduled round 1 event which was cancelled due to heavy snowfall on April 6th. Shane Byrne and Leon Camier, who are currently first and second in the championship, will start the races from the positions in which they qualified in early April. Shane Byrne will therefore start the 20 lap race from pole position with Leon Camier in 6th. Shane set the fastest times throughout practice and qualifying at the 2.3 mile GP circuit, with Leon Camier performing well to overcome his injury and claim a spot on the second row.
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Double Top For Airwaves Ducati
06 May 2008
The Airwaves Ducati team kicked up a gear and leave Oulton Park first and second in the championship after Shane Byrne recorded a double race win and Leon Camier achieved two 3rd positions in today‚s races. In a restarted wet race one both Airwaves Ducati riders got a good start, maintaining consistent pace to find themselves in 2nd and 4th position respectively by lap 8. Shane took the lead on lap 11 with Leon Camier moving into the final podium spot. Shane held off a brief challenge to his lead by Leon Haslam, to take his second win of the season. Leon Camier held 3rd place for his first podium of the season.
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First & Second Row for Airwaves Ducati
05 May 2008
Shane Byrne will start round 3 of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship from 2nd position following a strong performance in difficult qualifying conditions at Oulton Park today. Leon Camier will start from the second row in 7th position. Following a wet practice session heavily delayed and reduced in time this morning, qualifying was also declared as wet. However the rain held off for the 50 minutes and a drying racing line ensured lap times quickened as the session progressed. Having switched from wet to slick Pirelli tyres early on, both Airwaves Ducati riders‚ times continually fell.
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Positive Start in Practice for Airwaves
04 May 2008
The Airwaves Ducati team put in a good performance in the two practice sessions at Oulton Park today. Championship leader Shane Byrne was quickest in the first session and 3rd in this afternoons practice whilst Leon Camier achieved a 5th and 6th place. Leon, who completed an impressive 50 laps today, set his fastest time of 1:37.793 mid way through the second 50 minute session. Having held 4th place for much of second practice Michael Rutter and Tom Sykes put in late fast laps to push Leon into 6th. He commented afterwards.
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Airwaves Ducati Optimistic for Oulton
30 April 2008
Round three of the British Superbike championship takes place this bank holiday weekend at Oulton Park and Airwaves Ducati are feeling confident following a strong start to the season. Shane Byrne won at Thruxton two weeks ago and achieved three podiums in the championships two visits to the 2.692 mile Cheshire circuit last year. As the early championship leader he is looking forward to continuing his good start to the season.
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Steady Start For Airwaves Ducati At Thruxton
19 April 2008
The Airwaves Ducati team performed well in practice at round two of the British Superbike championship today. Shane Byrne finished the day with a 2nd and 4th place and Leon Camier secured a 7th and 12th. With windy conditions at the Hampshire circuit, the Airwaves Ducati riders completed an impressive 112 laps in the two 50 minute practices. Shane‚s fastest time of the day, 1:15.970 placed him top for much of the second session but he was pushed into 4th in the final 15 minutes. Leon Camier completed more laps throughout the day than anyone else in the field, with his quickest lap of 1:17.371 coming on lap 5 of 30 in second practice.
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Byrne Fastest in Free Practice
04 April 2008
Shane Byrne set the fastest time in both practice sessions in round one of the 2008 British Superbike season at Brands Hatch today. Leon Camier, who is still suffering from a sore shoulder since his crash in Calafat, put in an excellent performance to come 7th and 5th.
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Airwaves Ducati Confident Ahead Of Season Opener
04 April 2008
Airwaves Ducati commence their 2008 season at Brands Hatch in round one of the British Superbike championship this weekend. Following a successful winter of testing which saw the team travel to Almeria and Calafat, the Airwaves backed GSE Racing team will compete for the first time aboard their new Ducati 1098R's on the 2.3 mile Brands Hatch GP circuit.
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MAC Tools & Airwaves Ducati Join Forces For BSB
18 March 2008
MAC Tools and leading team Airwaves Ducati have joined forces for an assault on the 2008 British Superbike Championship. The manufacturer and distributor of premium hand tools, storage and diagnostic solutions for the professional automotive technician, will be the official tool supplier of the UK-based squad and will meet all the team's tooling requirements this season.
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Calafat Test a Success For Airwaves Ducati
14 March 2008
Airwaves Ducati today completed their second successful test of 2008. The 2.02 mile Calafat circuit presented some difficult conditions for the riders but both were pleased with their performance throughout the 4 day test.
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Official 2008 Bennetts BSB Championship Entry List
10 March 2008
A healthy mix of experience and young-guns hungry for success feature in the 31 strong rider line-up confirmed for this year’s Bennetts British Superbike Championship. The HM Plant Honda team, who have powered the champion in each of the past two seasons have Leon Haslam taking over the top ride and he is joined by 2006 British Supersport champion Cal Crutchlow.
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Airwaves Ducati Prepare For Second Test
07 March 2008
Airwaves Ducati will head to Calafat in Spain this weekend for their second test of 2008. Having completed a very successful 3 day test in Almeria last week the team are keen to get back to work at the 2.02 mile Catalonian circuit, where they will be testing from Monday 10th until Thursday 13th March.
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Testing Starts Well For Airwaves Ducati
02 March 2008
Airwaves Ducati are pleased with their progress following the completion of a 3 day test in Almeria.
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Airwaves Ducati Start Testing
23 February 2008
Airwaves Ducati will commence their 2008 testing schedule with a 3 day test at Almeria, starting on Monday 25th February. Before the new season gets underway at Brands Hatch on April 6th, the Airwaves Ducati team are due to test at Calafat and the official BSB test at Snetterton on 22nd – 24th March. However, the 4km long Almeria circuit in southern Spain will be the first outing for the Airwaves Ducati team on the new Ducati 1098R’s.
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Airwaves Ducati Announce Partnership With Motul
15 January 2008
Airwaves Ducati are delighted to announce that Motul, Europe’s number one brand of specialist motorcycle lubricants, has signed up as an official partner to the team for 2008.
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Getting To Know Shakey & Leon
25 November 2007
Now it’s confirmed that Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne and Leon Camier will be riding the Airwaves Ducati 1098R’s in the British Superbike Championship next year, we thought we should ask them a bit about themselves and their aims for next season.
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Airwaves Ducati 999F06’s Up For Sale!
21 November 2007
GSE Racing are selling the Ducati 999F06’s that Gregorio Lavilla and Leon Haslam competed on in the 2007 British Superbike Championship. They are 4 of only 8 bikes of this type to be built by the factory in 2006 and the only ones in the world with full official Airwaves livery. The superbikes are being sold individually by GSE Racing on ebay for bids in excess of £40,000 for each bike.
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Major Players Confirm Their Riders For 08 BSB Campaign
09 November 2007
It’s all change in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship as three of the major players confirm their riders for the 2008 campaign which looks all set to be the best ever with an intriguing mix of youth and experience chasing the honours. Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne is fully geared to regain the crown that he won back in 2003 as he links up with the Airwaves Ducati team aboard one of their all-new 1098R machines in the new look action which permits the 1200cc twins into the action.
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Airwaves Ducati Back In BSB With Byrne & Camier
07 November 2007
GSE Racing will be back in the British Superbike Championship next season with Shane Byrne and Leon Camier aboard the Airwaves Ducati 1098R. Wrigley’s Airwaves, who have supported the team since 2005, will continue as title sponsors. Following speculation regarding the future of GSE Racing it has been announced that former British Superbike Champion Shane Byrne, who came 5th in this years championship, will be riding alongside 21 year old Leon Camier in a new look Airwaves Ducati team.
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GSE Racing Respond To Rumours
25 October 2007
Following much speculation GSE Racing Team Manager, Colin Wright, has responded to rumours that the team have signed four times World 250 champion Max Biaggi.
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