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SBK STK Magny-Cours preview, September 28 2010, The last round of the HANNspree Superbike World Championship and Superstock 1000
FIM Cup, will take place at the “Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours” over the weekend of
October 1/2/3.
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September 28 2010 - SBK STK Magny-Cours preview
The last round of the HANNspree Superbike World Championship and Superstock 1000 FIM Cup, will take place at the “Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours” over the weekend of October 1/2/3. Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours is a motor racing circuit located in France, near the towns of Magny-Cours and Nevers. Usually dubbed Magny-Cours, it was built in 1960. In the 1980s the track fell into disrepair and wasn't used for international motor racing until it was purchased by the Regional Conseil de la Nièvre. In the 1990s the Ligier Formula One team was based at the circuit and did much of its testing at Magny-Cours. The track nowadays is a modern, smooth circuit with good facilities for the spectators. Most corners are named after other racing circuits. It is a flat circuit, with negligible change in elevation.
Circuit main characteristics:
Length: m.4.411
Pole Position: right
Left turns: 9
Right turns: 11
Superbike - lap record : Noriyuki Haga - 2009 - 1’38”619
Superbike - best lap: Ben Spies - 2009 - 1’37”709
Superstock 1000 - lap record : Maxime Berger - 2009 - 1’41”650
Superstock 1000 - best lap: Maxime Berger - 2009 - 1’41”650
At the latest round, held only one week ago at the Autodromo Enzo and Dino Ferrari in Imola, both Matteo Baiocco and Roger Lee Hayden fought hard in the races. Baiocco obtained a fifteenth place in the second race while Hayden was forced to re-enter the box in both races. In Magny Cours Pedercini team’s riders will try to end the 2010 championship with the best possible results.
Riders statements
Roger Lee Hayden: "I’m ready for the last races of the year here in France. I have never been in Magny Cours before and I’m eager to ride and get to know this new circuit. I’ve heard it is a very nice track and this is the kind of circuit that I like. My team hasn’t stopped working on my bike and I hope to be more competitive compare with my last two races in Imola. I’m determined to end my first Superbike season on a high note and secure as many points as possible on my Kawasaki ZX10R".
Matteo Baiocco: "I am really looking forward to this weekend in Magny Cours. I enjoyed racing at this circuit last year and my focus is on strong performances in practice, qualifying and the races. I want to thank my crew for all their hard work throughout this year. These are the last races of the year so I would like to finish well, for me and especially for our team".
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