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Rizla Parts Company from Crescent Suzuki BSB Team
16 October 2008
Rizla has decided to exit the British Superbike arena after seven successful years which have included many race victories and one British Superbike Championship in 2004.Alison Williams, Rizla Brand Manager said: "After seven years we have made the difficult decision to end our sponsorship of the Suzuki BSB team. I would like to thank all the past and present team members and riders for such a successful sponsorship. We wish the team the very best for the future."
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Sykes Goes Out Fighting
15 October 2008
Rizla Suzuki ace Tom Sykes finished the 2008 Bennetts British Superbike Championship in fourth place after putting on a brave and battling performance at the 12th and final round at Brands Hatch in Kent today. In the second race Tom was holding fifth place when with five-laps remaining his Rizla Suzuki simply stopped. The Yorkshire-man desperately tried to restart it but to no avail and he could only watch as third in the Championship cruelly slipped from his grasp to Honda’s Cal Crutchlow. Rizla Suzuki rider Atsushi Watanabe finished 14th.
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Front Row for Determined Sykes
11 October 2008
Rizla Suzuki’s Tom Sykes rose to the occasion and slashed 0.6-secs from yesterday’s lap times to secure a front row start in fourth place for tomorrow’s final round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch Indy circuit in Kent.
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Sykes Eighth as He Looks for Improvements
11 October 2008
RIZLA SUZUKI’S Tom Sykes completed free practice in eighth place today at Brands Hatch Indy circuit in Kent and he is looking to improve on his setup during tomorrow’s final session so he can place his GSX-R1000 on the front row of the grid during qualifying for the final round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship.
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Watanabe Joins Relentless By Tas Suzuki For 2009
07 October 2008
Relentless Suzuki by TAS Racing is pleased to announce the signing of Atsushi Watanabe, the 2002 and 2007 Japanese Superbike Champion, who will race the all-new GSX–R1000 for the Irish based team in the 2009 British Superbike Championship. Atsushi made his British Superbike debut this season under the guidance of the Rizla Suzuki team, giving him the chance to learn 12 new circuits, whilst also adapting to the European culture.
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Brands Hatch Finale for Rizla Suzuki
07 October 2008
Rizla Suzuki's Tom Sykes and Atsushi Watanabe are determined to see the season out on a high as they come into the final round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship this weekend at Brands Hatch Indy circuit in Kent. After Sykes’s thrilling ride at Silverstone from 17th on the grid to a third place podium finish he is more than up for another race win – and has not given up on second place in the Championship either. The undulating 1.1986 mile Indy circuit is set to challenge Sykes and his dexterous Rizla Suzuki. Each lap takes less than 50-seconds to complete so the action is set to be fast and frantic.
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Sykes determined to shine at Silverstone
24 September 2008
Rizla Suzuki’s Tom Sykes is gearing up for the penultimate round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Silverstone in Northamptonshire where he is planning on regaining second place in the title chase.
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Double Podium for Super Sykes
15 September 2008
Tom Sykes took two hard-earned podium places at today’s 10th round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Croft in North Yorkshire while his team mate Atsushi Watanabe come home 12th twice.
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Tom up to Second in Title Race
26 August 2008
Rizla Suzuki's Tom Sykes took two well-earned second places in today’s ninth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Cadwell Park in Lincolnshire to move up to second overall in the title chase while his team mate Atsushi Watanabe took a ninth and followed it with a season best seventh. Tom led for two-thirds of the opening race and posted the fastest lap before being out-braked at the end of the straight on lap 10 as he took a tear-off from his visor. He remained in contention for the win right until the end but was just beaten to the chequered flag at the 2.18-mile picturesque track by Honda’s Leon Haslam. Atsu started from eighth on the grid and impressed to record ninth in warm sunshine.
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Pole followed by Two Podiums for Mason at Knockhill
12 August 2008
Gary Mason qualified first out of the Cup riders on the Q8Oils lubricated Quay Garage Racing Honda superbike at Scotland’s premier circuit and proceeded to secure a place on the podium in both races. Always strong in qualifying, Mason was not only the fastest Cup rider but started the race ahead of several racers from the main Superbike teams, including Rizla Suzuki’s Atsushi Watanabe and Hydrex Honda’s Guy Martin. Rain just before the first race left a dry line on the track on the other side of the grid from Gary, who was on slicks. With such a narrow dry line it took time to pass people, but once clear of the slower riders Mason showed his pace and took the win, setting the fastest lap into the bargain. Martin Jessopp of Riders Racing followed him in second, with Chris Burns on the MV Agusta in third place.
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Victory for Sykes at Knockhill
12 August 2008
Rizla Suzuik’s Tom Sykes took his third win in a row at the eighth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Knockhill in Scotland today, and then backed it up in a damp crash-littered shortened second race with a competitive fourth place. After a good start in race one, Sykes battled with Ducati's Michael Rutter on the damp but fast drying track, passing him on lap nine and never looking back. After winning the last two races at Oulton Park it marked a unique hat-trick of victories for the Huddersfield ace. Rizla Suzuki's Atsushi Watanabe started from 16th on the grid and was fighting for a season's best top 10 result when he was hit by another rider and crashed out unhurt.
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Successful Free Practice for Sykes & Watanabe at Knockhill
12 August 2008
Rizla Suzuki’s Tom Sykes and Atsushi Watanabe got the eighth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Knockhill off to a good start today, with Sykes taking third place and Watanabe finishing in an encouraging 14th.
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Rizla Suzuki Prepares for Highland Fling
06 August 2008
Rizla Suzuki’s Tom Sykes fresh from his impressive debut ride at World Superbike level is now limbering up for the challenges of Knockhill in Scotland, ahead of the eighth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship. Following on from his double win at Oulton Park and his top 10 finish at World Superbikes, Sykes is on a roll and hopes to capitalise on his recent run of form. Now in third place in the Championship he is hungry for more wins and more points in order to close down the gap to second place overall.
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Debut Double for Delighted Sykes
21 July 2008
Rizla Suzuki’s Tom Sykes won his debut and second British Superbike races in quick succession to claim an emotional double win at the seventh round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Oulton Park in Cheshire today. Starting from third on the grid in the opening race, Yorkshire ace Tom led from lap seven and never looked back, winning by a dominant five seconds despite admitting to nerves as the laps ticked down and heavy clouds menaced the 2.69-mile circuit. In race two he took the lead on lap two and then maintained a slim advantage under enormous pressure to the chequered flag, riding with impressive composure and speed. He capped the day by setting the fastest lap in both races and moves from sixth to third in the title race.
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Thrilling Third for Sykes at Oulton Park
19 July 2008
Rizla Suzuki’s Tom Sykes took a hard fought third place at Oulton Park for round seven of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship, while his team-mate Atsushi Watanabe came home in 13th position. The 50-minute qualifying session started off in damp conditions but the 2.69-mile Cheshire circuit dried rapidly. Sykes was always in contention for pole position and led the time-sheets for much of the session, showing he has real race-winning pace. Watanabe used his previous experience at Oulton Park to maintain his top 15 placing and will be aiming for a top 10 finish when the racing starts in anger.
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Atsushi Impresses at Oulton
19 July 2008
Rizla Suzuki’s Atsushi Watanabe slashed 3.3secs off his lap time during today’s practice sessions for the seventh round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Oulton Park in Cheshire, finishing ninth quickest while Tom Sykes was a comfortable sixth. A dry morning session was followed by a damp start to the afternoon practice with the riders waiting in the garage for the picturesque 2.69-mile track to fully dry out. Double Japanese Superbike Champion Atsu was fast and precise in the tricky conditions while Yorkshire ace Tom saved his best to last as he worked through developments to his GSX-R1000.
The single 50-minute qualifying session is at 1400-1450 on Saturday 19th July, with race one at 1315 on Sunday 20th July and race two at 1630. British Eurosport will broadcast live at 1300 - 1430 and 1530 – 1715.
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Harris Sets Pace & Plans To Enjoy an Upset
19 July 2008
Karl Harris dominated free practice ahead of the seventh round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship as it returned to Oulton Park for a second visit of the season. The Rob Mac Racing Yamaha rider was fastest in each of the two sessions, running with a best time of 1m 36.716secs, an average speed of 100.20mph around the 2.692 mile Cheshire circuit, as he outpaced the leading duo in the title chase by a little over a tenth of a second.
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Rizla Suzuki Ready for Oulton’s Cheshire Challenge
14 July 2008
Rizla Suzuki's Tom Sykes and Atsushi Watanabe are refreshed and ready to race at Oulton Park at round seven of the Bennetts British Superbikes, on the 20th July, following a three week break in the calendar. The demanding 2.692 mile track is a favourite of Tom’s and he will be tackling it head on to try and secure his maiden BSB win. He has recharged his batteries during the break and is planning on coming back with all guns blazing.
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Fantastic Fourths for Sykes
01 July 2008
Rizla Suzuki's Tom Sykes took two hard-earned fourth place finishes at the sixth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Mallory Park in Leicestershire today. Starting from pole position in the opening dry race, Sykes made a steady start, falling back to fifth on the opening lap before battling back up the field. He was always in contention for the victory and set the fastest lap of the race at the 1.41-mile Mallory Park circuit on his way to fourth place. In the second race with the track soaking wet but the sun shining, Tom opted for an intermediate front tyre and slick rear. He got the hole-shot but dropped back to ninth before the track dried enough to take advantage of his grippy Pirelli. He scythed through the field as the sun shone and was fourth again.
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Sykes Competing at the Sharp End
28 June 2008
Tom Sykes put his Rizla Suzuki into the number one spot during second free practice at a damp Mallory Park today, ahead of round six of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship. The first free practice session was in full dry conditions and Sykes completed that in a strong third place, while Honda’s Cal Crutchlow set the fastest time. The difficult conditions in the afternoon reduced the lap times but should it rain on race day, the wet weather preparation will stand by the Huddersfield rider.
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