Jesse Cecil from Road Racer X talks to Eugene about his thoughts on the 2009 world supersport season.  Eugene Laverty produced some of the best rides of 2009 in his season-long battle with Cal Crutchlow for the World Supersport Championship. Riding the privateer Parkalgar Honda CBR600RR, the 23-year old Northern Irishman fought right up through the last round at Portimao where, despite winning at the team’s home track—his fourth win of the season—he came up seven points short of the title (but still 47 points ahead of the third-placed factory Honda of 2007 WSS champion Kenan Sofuoglu). We caught up with Eugene to talk about finishing ahead of the factory Hondas, his goals for next season, and the new Moto2 class.

RRX: Before the start of the season, did you think you’d be as close to the front as you were?…..

To read the full interview go to http://www.roadracerx.com/features/tuesday-conversation/tuesday-conversation-eugene-laverty/