Team Pedercini - Portimao SBK STK preview, October 11 2011, News

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Team Pedercini - Portimao SBK STK preview, October 11 2011, The thirteenth and final round of the Superbike World Championship and the tenth and final round of the Superstock 1000 FIM Cup will take place at the “Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimao, Portugal over the weekend of October 14/15/16.


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October 11 2011 - Team Pedercini - Portimao SBK STK preview

The thirteenth and final round of the Superbike World Championship and the tenth and final round of the Superstock 1000 FIM Cup will take place at the “Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimao, Portugal over the weekend of October 14/15/16. Designed to be one of the best and most modern circuits in Europe, the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve benefits from the best conditions of safety and comfort both for drivers and the public. There are 64 different possible layouts of the circuit, including those that have already been approved by the FIA for Formula 1 and by the FIM for the World Superbike Championship races. The natural relief of the terrain enabled the creation of a unique circuit, with accentuated undulations, making driving a pleasure, since the curves and straights follow each other at an exciting rhythm with accentuated declines. For the public this characteristic is spectacular, allowing a wide view from any stand.

Circuit main characteristics:
Length: m.4.592
Pole Position: right
Corners 15

Superbike – lap record: Max Biaggi – 2010 – 1’42”774
Superbike – best lap: Cal Crutchlow – 2010 – 1’42”092

Superstock 1000 – lap record: Maxime Berger - 2010 – 1’45”180
Superstock 1000 – best lap: Kenan Sofuoglu - 2010 – 1’44”683

Team Pedercini rider Roberto Rolfo will not take part in the last round of the World Superbike Championship in Portimao. He recently crashed on his bicycle while training and broke his left kneecap and for this reason he will unfortunately miss out on the Portuguese Round. Spanish rider Santiago Barragan Portilla will replace Roberto Rolfo. Barragan was born 24 years ago in Almandralejo, Spain. In 2010 he won the European Superstock 1000 championship while this year he competes in the Spanish Stock Extreme championship with the Kawasaki Extremadura Junior Team; he currently lies in second position in the championship standing.

Team Pedercini Superbike riders interviews

Mark Aitchison: ”After a pretty disastrous day in Magny Cours I am out to make amends in Portugal. After a big crash in race one I was left with an injury to my left ankle and tailbone. This week I have been trying cooperate my injuries but to fully recover it requires more time. In any case I am positive that if I recover well after the practices then I should be fine for the races. I love riding the Portimao circuit and I'm sure it will be interesting on the Superbike. I look forward to a fun weekend ahead".

Santiago Barragan: “I’m very happy to have the opportunity to ride in the Superbike category. I’m obviously sorry for Roberto but I’m sure he’ll be back soon. I’m familiar with the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Superstock machine because I’m riding it in the CEV Extreme championship but I have never ridden a Superbike and so I think I’ll need some time to find the right feeling with the bike. I know the team’s technical staff is very professional and I’m sure they’ll help me adapt as quickly as possible. I want to enjoy myself and take this opportunity to do my best for the Pedercini team and for my supporters.”

precedente:	Team Pedercini - Portimao SBK STK Qualifying 1
successivo:	Team Pedercini - Magny Cours SBK STK races

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