Devil Riders
04-09-2010, 08:01 AM
http://www.worldsbk.com/images/stories/news/136_p02_checa_action.jpgThe sunshine and dry track surface that welcomed the 25 Superbike World Championship riders to Valencia in the first timed session brought on a furious battle for the fastest lap, won by local rider Carlos Checa (Althea Ducati).
His 1'34.220 was less than one second from the outright best lap. Jakub Smrz (Pata B&G Ducati) was an impressive second fastest, and Checa's team-mate Shane Byrne third. The first non-Ducati was the Aprilia Alitalia machine of Max Biaggi, with points leader Leon Haslam (Alstare Suzuki) fifth.
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His 1'34.220 was less than one second from the outright best lap. Jakub Smrz (Pata B&G Ducati) was an impressive second fastest, and Checa's team-mate Shane Byrne third. The first non-Ducati was the Aprilia Alitalia machine of Max Biaggi, with points leader Leon Haslam (Alstare Suzuki) fifth.
More... (http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/latest-news/2967-checa-fastest-in-opening-timed-session.html)