|
|
Record-Breaking Sofuoglu
08 October 2007
HANNspree Ten Kate Honda's Kenan Sofuoglu ended a near-perfect 2007 World Supersport season at Magny-Cours today with another spectacular race win. The victory sees the 2007 World Superbike Champion's results tally reach 12 podium finishes, including eight race wins from 13 front row starts. Sofuoglu now holds the record for the highest number of victories in a single season. Today's race was by no means easy for Sofuoglu as he entered into a fierce battle against Australian Broc Parkes. Parkes got the early lead, but it wasn't long before the HANNspree Ten Kate Honda rider chose his moment to slip passed into first.
|
|
|
|
Sofuoglu Secures Full Set Of Front Rows
07 October 2007
HANNspree Ten Kate Honda's Kenan Sofuoglu will start the final race of the 2007 World Supersport Championship at Magny-Cours from pole position. The feat will see him complete the season having started from the front row at all 13 rounds. Sébastien Charpentier qualified as the third fastest rider to join his team-mate on the top line of the grid for the eighth time this year. Heavy fog hanging over the 4.411km French circuit delayed this morning's free practice. However, Sofuoglu and Charpentier ventured out onto the track and performed well under the difficult conditions, finishing in the two top spots on the timesheet.
|
|
|
|
Charpentier On Top At Home Circuit
05 October 2007
HANNspree Ten Kate Honda's Sébastien Charpentier started the final weekend of the 2007 World Supersport Championship in style today by topping the qualifying timesheet. Team-mate and 2007 World Supersport Champion Kenan Sofuoglu ended the official session as the third fastest rider. The day began with a successful free practice session that saw Sofuoglu set seven fastest laps. Charpentier used the time to concentrate on race distance aboard his CBR600RR. Both riders entered the afternoon's official qualifying at the 4.411km French circuit in a positive frame of mind.
|
|
|
|
King Kenan
02 October 2007
The 2007 World Supersport Championship draws to an end this weekend after a thrilling season that has seen some of the most competitive riding in the history of the series. HANNspree Ten Kate Honda's Kenan Sofuolglu has been at the forefront, storming to the top of the standings at round one and staying put for the entire season. The current Champion has fast become a legend in the World Supersport class by securing 11 podium finishes from 12 front row starts, including seven race victories. This weekend, Sofuoglu will be aiming to seal his status by breaking the record for the highest number of wins in a single season. His current tally is equal to that of former Ten Kate Honda rider Karl Muggeridge, but a victory at Magny Cours on Sunday will see Sofuoglu secure the accolade.
|
|
|
|
Sofuoglu Secures Seventh Supersport Success
01 October 2007
HANNspree Ten Kate Honda's Kenan Sofuoglu added another race win to his already impressive tally at the Autodromo di Vallelunga today. The result marks his seventh victory of the season and his 11th podium finish from 12 race starts. It also sees Sofuoglu equal the current record for the highest number of wins in a single season, held by former Ten Kate Honda rider Karl Muggeridge. Despite already securing the series title at Brands Hatch in August, Sofuoglu remained determined to claim the race win in Italy today. He started from third on the grid and quickly picked up the pace to settle into second behind pole-sitter Craig Jones. Sofuoglu maintained station for the majority of the race, staying within one tenth of a second of his race rival and waiting for the right time to overtake.
|
|
|
|
7th Front Row Domination For HANNspree Ten Kate Honda
29 September 2007
The second day of qualifying for round 12 of the 2007 World Supersport Championship ended in triumph for HANNspree Ten Kate Honda. For the seventh time this season, both Sébastien Charpentier and Kenan Sofuoglu will start Sunday's race from the front row of the grid. Despite the constant threat of rain from the dark clouds overhead, both sessions at the 4.110km Vallelunga circuit took place in dry conditions. The day started well for HANNspree Ten Kate Honda with Charpentier topping the free practice time sheet and Sofuoglu putting in a consistent race distance simulation.
|
|
|
|
Charpentier Tops The Timesheets At Vallelunga
29 September 2007
The penultimate round of the 2007 World Supersport Championship started well for HANNspree Ten Kate Honda with Sébastien Charpentier in provisional pole position. Team-mate and 2007 World Supersport Champion Kenan Sofuoglu qualified as the third fastest rider. Unpredictable weather conditions meant that both riders opted out of the majority of the morning free practice, only joining the session in the final half. The track dried out during the afternoon as Charpentier and Sofuoglu took to the 4.110km circuit for the 45-minute official qualifying.
|
|
|
|
Race For Victory
25 September 2007
The 2007 World Superbike Championship arrives in Vallelunga, Italy this weekend for the penultimate round of what has been a thrilling season. HANNspree Ten Kate Honda's Kenan Sofuoglu has dominated the series - securing the title crown at Brands Hatch back in August. The Turkish rider has also clinched ten podium finishes and become the first-ever World Supersport rider to claim fastest lap, best lap, pole position and a race win in one single round. As a reward for his success, Sofuoglu was given the opportunity to ride the Honda CBR1000RR in the Dutch Superbike Championship at Assen last weekend.
|
|
|
|
10th Podium Of The Year For Sofuoglu
10 September 2007
Round 11 of the 2007 World Supersport Championship concluded at Lausitz today with yet another podium finish for HANNspree Ten Kate Honda's Kenan Sofuoglu. The Turkish rider added a further 20 points to his standings tally, which sees Honda secure the Manufacturers' Championship with two rounds remaining. Sofuoglu started today's 23-lap race determined to claim the victory - despite already claiming the series title at Brands Hatch. He got off to great start and entered into a fierce battle for the top spot with Broc Parkes. The pair swapped places numerous times in an exhilarating display of inch-perfect riding that had the 49,500 spectators on the edge of their seats.
|
|
|
|
Charpentier On Pole
09 September 2007
HANNspree Ten Kate Honda's Sébastien Charpentier secured the 22nd pole position of his World Supersport career at the Eurospeedway Lausitz in Germany today. The Frenchman will start tomorrow's 23-lap race from the top spot on the grid with team-mate Kenan Sofuoglu by his side in second position. Yesterday's light drizzle turned to persistent rain today making riding conditions slippery and dangerous. Seventeen riders - including Sofuoglu - crashed out of the morning free practice. Although the rain stopped in the afternoon, the track surface did not dry out in time for the official qualifying session. Most riders opted to take it steady and the slower lap times resulted in yesterday's results determining the grid line-up.
|
|
|
|
HANNspree Ten Kate Honda Dominates At Lausitz
08 September 2007
Round 11 of the 2007 World Supersport Championship kicked off at the 4.265km Eurospeedway Laustiz in Germany today. Despite unsettled weather, HANNspree Ten Kate Honda ended the qualifying session in a positive mood having secured the top two spots on the first-day timesheet for the third consecutive round. Kenan Sofuolglu and Sébastien Charpentier opted out of this morning's free practice due to the wet conditions on track. However, this had no effect on their performance in the afternoon qualifying as both riders secured impressive lap times on race tyres.
|
|
|
|
Still On Track For Victory
04 September 2007
With three rounds of the 2007 World Supersport Championship remaining, HANNspree Ten Kate Honda has already clinched the title with the ultra-talented Kenan Sofuoglu. However, this impressive feat will not alter the team's focus at the 11th round of the series at Lausitz this weekend. Sofuoglu has already secured nine podium finishes and six race wins this season and will be aiming to add to his tally this weekend. The Turkish rider has an excellent track record at the 4.26km German circuit - having secured the fastest lap and the race victory in 2006. He is hoping to at least equal his achievements this year.
|
|
|
|
Kenan The Champion
07 August 2007
Kenan Sofuoglu secured a maiden World Supersport Championship title for himself and HANNspree at Brands Hatch today and the sixth consecutive series victory for Ten Kate Honda. The Turkish rider finished the race in second position behind Broc Parkes to claim 20 points - taking his series lead to 80 points with only three rounds of the championship and a maximum 75 points still remaining.
|
|
|
|
Charpentier Back On Top At Brands Hatch
05 August 2007
Defending World Supersport Champion Sébastien Charpentier firmly re-established himself as a frontrunner at Brands Hatch yesterday for round ten of the series. The HANNspree Ten Kate Honda rider secured pole position for tomorrow's 23-lap race - his second top qualifying position of the season at a British circuit. Team-mate Kenan Sofuoglu will start his battle to secure the championship victory from second position - 10 places ahead of closest rival Fabien Foret. Despite setting the fastest lap five times during yesterday's second qualifying session, championship leader Sofuoglu was unable to secure pole.
|
|
|
|
Ten Kate Honda Dominates First Day Qualifying
04 August 2007
The British sun made a rare appearance for round ten of the 2007 World Supersport Championship at Brands Hatch today. The first day of qualifying ended successfully for HANNspree Ten Kate Honda, with Sébastien Charpentier and Kenan Sofuoglu claiming the top two spots on the timesheet. Both Charpentier and Sofuoglu got to grips with the 3.703km circuit almost immediately, setting six fastest laps between them in this morning's free practice. They followed this up in the 45-minute official qualifying session with two fast laps apiece. The final result saw Charpentier secure the final best time with a 1'28.381 lap - just 0.005 seconds off the current Brands Hatch best Supersport lap, set by the Frenchman in 2005.
|
|
|
|
Sofuoglu Sets His Sights On Victory
31 July 2007
HANNspree Ten Kate Honda arrives in the UK this weekend for the tenth round of the 2007 World Supersport Championship. Kenan Sofuoglu continues to dominate the series and holds a massive 70-point lead ahead of the final British race of the season at Brands Hatch. The Turkish rider has proved his talent in the ultra-competitive championship by securing eight podium finishes, including six race wins in nine rounds. Another win this weekend at Brands Hatch could secure Sofuoglu's first championship title and HANNspree Ten Kate Honda's sixth consecutive series victory. However, the main focus for the team remains firmly on the race result.
|
|
|
|
Clean Sweep For Sofuoglu At Brno
22 July 2007
HANNspree Ten Kate Honda's Kenan Sofuoglu totally dominated the ninth round the 2007 World Supersport Championship at Brno by scooping every available accolade. The Turkish rider topped the timesheets in all free practice and qualifying sessions, smashed the existing Supersport lap record, secured pole position, set a new race best lap and claimed the race win. The extraordinary feat sees Sofuoglu extend his series lead to 186 points - a huge 70 points clear of second place rider Fabien Foret. The 22-year-old led today's 18-lap race from start to finish, leaving his rivals struggling to close the gap. He crossed the finish line with an 11.313 second advantage to claim his sixth race win of the 2007 season.
|
|
|
|
HANNspree Ten Kate Honda Secures Provisional Top Spots
20 July 2007
The ninth round of the 2007 World Supersport Championship kicked off at an extremely hot Automotodrom Brno in the Czech Republic today. HANNspree Ten Kate Honda completed the first day of qualifying in a positive mood, with Kenan Sofuoglu and Sébastien Charpentier securing respective first and second positions on the timesheet. Sofuoglu began the day on top form by leading the morning free practice from start to finish and setting the fastest lap five times. He followed this with a strong performance in the 45-minute qualifying session, which saw him claim provisional pole position. After suffering a minor crash twenty minutes in, the Turkish rider rejoined the track to set the fastest lap of the day at 2'05.768.
|
|
|
|
HANNspree Ten Kate Honda Fit To Fight In Brno
18 July 2007
The 2007 World Supersport Championship reaches the Czech Republic this weekend for the ninth round of the ultra-competitive series. Fresh from a five-week break and two rounds of testing, HANNspree Ten Kate Honda heads to the 5.40km Brno Circuit in a positive mood. Kenan Sofuoglu has secured seven podium finishes and five race wins to hold onto the series lead for the entire season so far. The young Turkish rider currently has a 61-point advantage over nearest rival Fabien Foret and after strong performances during testing at Brno, he is set to impress once again this weekend.
|
|
|
|
HANNspree Ten Kate Honda Positive After Brno Test
28 June 2007
Following two days of Pirelli tyre testing at Brno in the Czech Republic, HANNspree Ten Kate Honda leaves the circuit with some impressive lap times and invaluable bike development under its belt. The team took the opportunity to work on the settings of the CBR1000RR Superbike and CBR600RR Supersport machines in preparation for the ninth round of the 2007 Championship at Brno in three weeks time.
|
|
Tag Search
Here's a random selection of the latest hi-def images we have for this tag.
Tags relate items to each other by subject. This page shows the latest items we've published for 'Sébastien Charpentier'.
|
|
Tags: 
