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Round one of the British Superbike championship was cancelled today after heavy snowfall throughout the morning prevented any track activity from taking place.
The event was called off at 11.15am by the Race Director Stuart Higgs, following a review of circuit conditions. The announcement was followed by the news that the meeting will be rescheduled for 10/11th May.
Jonathan Palmer, Chief Executive of MotorSport Vision added, “All race day, weekend and grandstand tickets for today’s event will be valid for the new date at no extra charge. The grids for all of the races within the BSB programme will be as set yesterday, 5th April.”
This will mean that Shane’s excellent performance in qualifying, which saw him set the only sub 1:26 lap, will place him on pole position at his home circuit. He was clearly disappointed that racing had to be postponed saying; “I am gutted for all the fans who have turned up today, especially the Airwaves and GSE Racing guests. It is mine, Leon’s and GSE Group’s home circuit and we were all excited to have performed so well here in qualifying. My aim was to get out there and win in my first race for the Airwaves Ducati team but unfortunately the Great British weather has turned on us and instead of racing we will be packing up and going home early. I must admit I am looking forward to heading back to sunnier climes but I am excited about Thruxton now we know what we are capable of on the Ducati 1098R’s.”
Leon Camier was also disappointed that he was unable to race on one of his favourite circuits. “It is a shame I am not able to race in front of my home crowd, the whole Airwaves Ducati team have put in such a great performance this weekend and it is disappointing that we cannot put it all into practice in the race. I am feeling a bit sore from my efforts this weekend but I should be fine in time for Thruxton, when I hope to be challenging for the top positions again.”
Team Manager Colin Wright added; “We at GSE Racing are obviously all very disappointed about today’s cancellations especially for our fans and sponsors, Airwaves, GSE Group and all the others who turned up to support us today. We hope they are all able to come back and join us again on May 11th. The team will now look forward and focus on Thruxton in two weeks time.”
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