Eugene wins in Assen! : Eugene Laverty- World Supersport Rider

26 April 09

Eugene wins in Assen!

gh1_3813 Parkalgar Honda’s Eugene Laverty took an impressive race win at Assen and has moved up to second place in the World Supersport Championship.

Laverty had to keep his cool as he traded places with four other riders throughout the race. He finally secured the race win on the last lap winning by just 0.107secs. His Parkalgar Honda team-mate, Miguel Praia had to retire from the race due to an issue with the rear of his machine.

The fifth round of the World Supersport Championship will take place at Monza in Italy on the 8th-10th May.

Eugene: “That was the best race I’ve ever won and it is important for the Championship. It was a tough race and I beat a lot of very good riders so I know we can be strong. I have to say a big thank you to my team as all the guys have worked really hard and I’m glad to repay them with a race win. I’m now second in the Championship just six points off the lead so that will be my next goal.”

Miguel: “I had to retire from the race as I had a little problem with my rear shock. I went into turn one and the back just came round on me. I had been running in 12th place and I knew I could catch the guys battling for ninth but I lost quite a few places. Then I went into the next turn and it happened again so I decided it was best to pull in.”

Simon Buckmaster, Parkalgar Honda Team Manager: “That was an amazing race. I’m pleased with what we have achieved as we are the only 2009 CBR600 to win a race. Mark Woodage, Eugene’s Crew Chief, and his team have worked really hard and it is now paying off. Miguel had a problem which was causing the back end of the bike to come round on him so he retired. It was a shame but I know he will bounce back for Monza.”

Race result

1. E. LAVERTY (IRL) PARKALGAR HONDA CBR600RR 35′45.160

2. C.Crutchlow (GBR) Yamaha YZF R6 0.107

3. J. Lascorz (ESP) Kawasaki ZX-6R 0.178

4. F. Foret (FRA) Yamaha YZF R6 1.777

5. K. Sofuoglu (TUR) Honda CBR600RR 1.901

6. M.Aitchison (AUS) Honda CBR600RR 5.492

7. A. West (AUS) Honda CBR600RR 12.551

8. B. Veneman (NED) Suzuki GSX-R600 12.841

9. R.Harms (DEN) Honda CBR600RR 13.567

10. M.Pirro (ITA) Yamaha YZF R6 19.657

RET. M.PRAIA (POR) PARKALGAR HONDA CBR600RR 5 Laps

Championship positions

1. Crutchlow 74

2. LAVERTY PARKALGAR HONDA 68

3. Sofuoglu 65

4. West 52

5. Pitt 43

6. Aitchison 34

7. Foret 28

8. Lascorz 27

9. Lagrive 25

10. Veneman 25

19. PRAIA PARKALGAR HONDA 4

10 comments | Eugene wins in Assen!

Mick Laverty | April 26th, 2009 at 7:39 pm

One of the best s’sport races I have seen in along time. Fours riders rubbing fairings and more. The last 200M was just hot. Well done Eugene and team.
sandra and I were standing the whole last lap screaming at the visionon screen. Top finish….try not to leave it to the last corner next time.
The Aussie contingent are so stoked, roll on Monza.

Two wins is ‘not too shabby’ alright.

Mick L

ivan colgan | April 26th, 2009 at 9:08 pm

Well done Eugene, a top race ,keep it going.

James Upton | April 26th, 2009 at 9:34 pm

What a race! Brilliant, brilliant win Eugene, an amazing performance and unbelievable to watch. Great to see you running 2nd in the Championship and nicely set up to challenge for the #1 spot. Were all right behind you and Keep ‘er lit in Monza mate!

Dave Toohey | April 26th, 2009 at 9:49 pm

Mate talk about how to give someone a heart attack! Jesus man!! Well done Eugene - I sat watching at a mates place and he and his wife were in bed. I woke them by yelling too loud during the last lap. Congrats mate.

Davo

Darragh Verschoyle | April 27th, 2009 at 12:37 am

Top race, best one I’ve seen all year. Fair play to yourself and the team for a great job.

gerard mckenna | April 27th, 2009 at 6:21 pm

what a race norge. toome eyes r smiling. we cant wait 2 monza. keep her lit man. a1 team

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Le'freak | April 28th, 2009 at 6:46 am

Cracking victory, a real title contender now perhaps all the doubters will take notice Pleased to see Cal acknowledge Eugene and the teams efforts… role on Monza. An excellent performance by the whole team and the most fitting saying that suits you all. ‘It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of fight in the dog’