Cal Crutchlow underlined his determination to enjoy maiden race winning glory in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship by comfortably heading the free practice leaderboard at the wind-swept Thruxton in Hampshire. The HM Plant Honda rider had been on the pace throughout, upping the tempo in the afternoon session to send a warning to his rivals ahead of what will be opening race action in the country’s premier racing series.
The 2008 British Superbike series fires into action this weekend and Phoenix, the official UK importers of Arai, are pleased to announce that the world's leading helmet brand will be supporting some of the top competitors in UK motorcycle road racing.