PARKALGAR Honda’s Eugene Laverty has secured second place on the front row of the grid ahead of round 10 of the World Supersport Championship at Brno in the Czech Republic.
Laverty, who is currently second in the Championship, will be going all out for the race win on Sunday to pull back some points on Cal Crutchlow who is leading the way. A front row start is ideal to allow him to challenge for the race win.
His team-mate Miguel Praia produced his best ever qualifying, achieving 12th position which gives him a third row start for the first time. The 5.403km Brno race track suits his riding style so having secured his best qualifying he is now looking for a best ever finish well inside the top ten.
The World Supersport race takes place at 1325CET on Sunday, July 26th.
Eugene: “That was pretty good; I’m in second place so I’m pleased. The bike has improved a lot and we have found something that I can now push with. The track is really smooth and we’ve got the front working and moving as before it was digging in. Brno is a really flowing track and it is enjoyable to ride. It is hard on rear tyres and everyone is sliding after a few laps. I think at the end of the race whoever has looked after their tyres will be in with a shout.”
Miguel: “All weekend we have been challenging for the top 10 so this result is very good. Third row is perfect for us, I’m happy as this is my best ever qualifying. It will be a long race tomorrow and we still want to try a different set-up during morning warm-up. My Parkalgar Honda is strong here and the track suits me.”
Simon Buckmaster, Parkalgar Honda Team Manager: “From our side it was a good session. Cal obviously has an advantage here as he has already tested at Brno. We have practiced our race pace and have closed down the gap. There will be more to come in the race and we are up for the fight. As for Miguel, that is his best qualifying ever, his aim is to better his best finish of 10th in the race and at this circuit it is more than achievable as it suits his style.”
Qualifying times
1. Crutchlow C (GBR) Yamaha YZF R6 2′02.060
2. Laverty E (IRL) PARKALGAR HONDA CBR600RR 2′02.908
3. Lascorz J (ESP) Kawasaki ZX-6R 2′03.217
4. Fujiwara K (JPN) Kawasaki ZX-6R 2′03.220
5. Nannelli G (ITA) Triumph Daytona 675 2′03.428
6. McCoy G (AUS) Triumph Daytona 675 2′03.662
7. Foret F (FRA) Yamaha YZF R6 2′03.825
8. Pirro M (ITA) Yamaha YZF R6 2′04.042
9. Roccoli M (ITA) Honda CBR600RR 2′04.135
10. West A (AUS) Honda CBR600RR 2′04.192
12. Praia M (POR) PARKALGAR HONDA CBR600RR 2′04.303
