WSBK: Philip Island 2009

[Axxexs]

Ny säsong börjar denna helgen för VM-klasserna WSBK ( Superbike) och WSS (Supersport). 27 feb-1mars 2009.


Banfakta:
Land: Australien
Namn: Phillip Island Circuit
Banlängd: 4.445km
Pole position: vänster
Vänstersvängar: 7
Högersvängar: 5
Kurvradie: Min.23m - Max.207m.
Höjdskilnader: 57 m.
Längsta raksträcka: 835 m.
Racedistans WSBK: 22 varv/97.790 km


Banans Hemsida: www.phillipislandcircuit.com.au
Racets hemsida: http://www.phillipislandcircuit.com.au/superbikes/index.html
Seriens hemsida: www.worldsbk.com
Live-tv: http://www.worldsbk.com/pubb_EN/sbkTV.php

Program (lokal tid):
FRIDAY 27th FEBRUARY 2009
0830 – 0850 Australian Supersport Qualifying #1 (20 min)
0900 – 0910 TRACK INSPECTION
0935 – 1020 WORLD SUPERSPORT Practice #1 (45 min)
1030 – 1130 WORLD SUPERBIKE Practice #1 (60 min)
1140 – 1200 Historic Qualifying #1 (20 min)
1210 – 1230 Australian Superstock Qualifying #1 (20 min)
1240 – 1300 Australian Superbike Qualifying #1 (20 min)
1315 – 1400 WORLD SUPERSPORT Qualifying #1 (45 min)
1415 – 1515 WORLD SUPERBIKE Qualifying #1 (60 min)
1530 – 1550 Historic Qualifying #2 (20 min)
1600 – 1620 Australian Superbike Qualifying #2 (20 min)
1630 – 1650 Australian Superstock Qualifying #2 (20 min)
1700 – 1720 Australian Supersport Qualifying #2 (20 min)
1730 – 1745 Historic Race #1 (5 Laps)

SATURDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 2009
0825 – 0830 Australian Superbike Warm-Up (5 min)
0850 – 0900 TRACK INSPECTION
0910 – 0925 Australian Superstock Race #1 (5 Laps)
0945 – 1030 WORLD SUPERSPORT Practice (45 min)
1045 – 1130 WORLD SUPERBIKE Qualifying (45 min)
1140 – 1155 Historic Race #2 (5 Laps)
1205 – 1225 Australian Supersport Race #1 (8 Laps)
1225 – 1250 PIT WALK (25 mins)
1235 – 1250 Australian Superstock Race #2 (5 Laps)
1300 – 1345 WORLD SUPERSPORT Qualifying (45 min)
1400 – 1445 WORLD SUPERBIKE Practice #2 (45 min)
1500 - 1512 WORLD SUPERBIKE (First 20) SUPERPOLE
1519 – 1531 WORLD SUPERBIKE (First 16) SUPERPOLE
1538 – 1550 WORLD SUPERBIKE (First 8) SUPERPOLE
1600 – 1625 Australian Superbike Race #1 (10 Laps)
1635 – 1650 Historic Race #3 (5 Laps)
1700 – 1715 Australian Superstock Race #3 (5 Laps)
1725 – 1745 Australian Supersport Race #2 (8 Laps)

SUNDAY 1ST MARCH 2009
0805 – 0810 Australian Supersport Warm-Up (5 min)
0815 – 0820 Australian Superbike Warm-Up (5 min)
0825 - 0845 Australian Supersport Race #3 (8 Laps)
0900 – 0910 TRACK INSPECTION
0920 – 0940 WORLD SUPERBIKE Warm-up (20 min)
0950 – 1010 WORLD SUPERSPORT Warm-up (20 min)
1020 – 1045 Australian Superbike Race #2 (10 Laps)
1110 – 1130 PIT WALK (20 mins)
1200 WORLD SUPERBIKE RACE #1 (22 laps)
1325 WORLD SUPERSPORT RACE #1 (21 laps)
1425 – 1450 Australian Superbike Race #3 (10 Laps)
1530 WORLD SUPERBIKE RACE #2 (22 laps)

 

[Goffen]

17.00 på söndag på eurosport

 

[Axxexs]

Några uttalanden från förare inför denna helgen:


Jonathan Rea
"Well, according to some websites, I crashed on the final day at the PI tests and was like seventh quickest. I'm happy to report, however, that I didn't crash and did a 1'31.8s lap which we think was the fastest today! What matters is that we were able to find a setting that allows some tyre life at the end of the race and that I'm getting to grips with the traction control. We did two full race simulations today and the bike felt great. We know what we have to do next weekend but I'm really excited at the potential we've shown here."

Carlos Checa
"My shoulder is still a little sore and my head, well, that's always had some problems! No, I am really OK and will be fit for next weekend's first round after some rest this week. I was able to complete a good number of laps to try some new things, but we were hoping to try a new rear tyre, which unfortunately we couldn't do. With the weather in Portimao and the crash here in Australia, it hasn't been the perfect winter testing, but I like Phillip Island and I'm looking forward to racing again next weekend."

Ryuichi Kiyonari
"I had some problems finding a good set-up on the first day of this test but we made some changes for the second day and definitely made some progress. It was not so much to make one fast lap, but we were happy with consistency of laps during a race simulation. I had a small crash today but it was not such a problem. Of course, there is still some work to do but I am really looking forward to the start of the season next week."

Leon Haslam
"We have got a lot of things done over these days, we have been trying many different things on the bike, mainly focusing on set-up and suspension as well the grip and tyre life. I have been putting down many laps and made a race distance run at the end of the day. With the temperatures rising in the afternoon we were struggling a bit with the grip, but nothing major. We have found a good pace and I'm able to ride consistently. We definitely eliminated a lot of things over the days and I'm pretty confident for the race that we will be well prepared."

Roby Rolfo
"I have to say that I'm really happy with how this test worked out. I have been able to ride for many laps over the days and my shoulder is feeling so much better than last time in Portimao. Yesterday I was able to do 90 laps and today around 95 and my shoulder doesn't affect my strength, even though this track has a lot of left corners. All the training and rehabilitation I have been doing for the past three weeks really paid off!"

Tommy Hill
"I can't wait to get racing, this is the best bit. The Portimao test didn't go completely to plan, with some problems over the three-days of testing. My team worked hard to try and solve the problem, and we hope now we have cured this for Phillip Island. This will be my first race in Australia; the circuit looks fantastic and after many laps on the X-Box SBK Game I have started to learn the circuit. I really want to finish with consistent results, and be ready to fight for strong top 10 finishes, and keep me and my team smiling."


Kenan Sofuoglu
"I am very happy and cannot wait to race my bike again next weekend. It was a little difficult to find a rhythm on the first day of this test but it all came together on day two and the bike is feeling fantastic again. There is still some more to come but I'm comfortable with the bike, the team and everything, so I'm really feeling positive for the season ahead."

Andrew Pitt
"The times have been pretty good, even though we had a few problems yesterday and only managed about an hour in the morning when the conditions here are at their best. We made some changes and today I did a few laps first thing, changed tyres and was on it straight away. I'm looking forward to the race next weekend, especially starting the season at home as world champion."

Anthony West
"My main focus for this test was getting in as laps as possible, become more comfortable with the bike and generally getting a better understanding and feeling for it. We are getting closer and closer and we have found a pretty good base set-up. I did two long distance runs and we were able to stay consistent. The heat in the afternoon made us lose some grip in the rear so we worked on that as most likely we will have the same conditions for the race. Lap times could have been better but at the end of the day most important is that I feel more "at home" on the bike now."

Gianluca Vizziello
"I'm happy with the two days testing. We have tried many different things on the bike and we are making good progress. We started off well yesterday working on the set-up and suspension a lot. I set my fastest lap-time yesterday and today I have completed two long-runs (10 laps and 15 laps) and was able to keep consistent lap-times. Today's focus was finding the right tyres for the possible hot race conditions and also the base chassis settings. All and all it has been a good test and I'm looking forward to the race."

Eugene Laverty
"The waiting is almost over for me and I can't wait to get on track and competing for a championship. After two years on an uncompetitive 250cc GP bike it is brilliant to be racing a competitive four-stroke again and with a team that I have the utmost confidence and faith in. I know Phillip Island so hopefully I can adapt quickly to the track and be near the front from the start. I hope that I can come away with a decent haul of points or maybe even a podium finish. One thing's for sure, my Championship challenge starts here and I'll be giving it my all."

Miguel Praia
"I am now 100 per cent ready to go racing and very motivated after my winter preparations. For sure it will be a hard race, especially with a few of our competitors testing just beforehand, but we are in good shape and I think it will be a lot better for the team than last year. I have never achieved a top 10 finish in Supersport and that is my first goal. I came close with 12th at the last round in 2008 at Parkalgar and feel it will come soon and my main target for the opening round is to score that top 10 I want so much."

Mark Aitchison
"I am really looking forward to getting my year started with the Althea team. We have focused our work on a few key areas with the bike in our recent tests and we are looking to improve once again in our final test before the first race at Phillip Island. I am starting to understand my Honda each time I ride and I appreciate all the great work my team has been doing during the winter. It seems a long time since last year's final race at Portimao, so I can't wait until we get underway at Phillip Island."

Matthieu Lagrive
"I hope this first race will confirm the good tests that we made in Europe. I want to be a protagonist not only in Phillip Island but also in all the world championship races. I don't like the whole track, only some parts, but this is not a problem as I want to be very fast in any circuit, in order to fight for the championship."


Noriyuki Haga
“I have to say it’s a track that I like but I have had very mixed results here over the years. In the last few years my best result was a third in 2007 but in 1998 I won Race 2. Since then I haven’t had so much luck but I am hoping that I can change this this year! The tests last weekend went well and we’ll continue to test various things on Friday in preparation for Sunday’s races.”

Michel Fabrizio
“Last year I felt that some teams weren’t totally ready for the start of the season while this year we all seem to be more prepared which means that on Sunday I think we’ll be seeing a real fight up at the front for those podium places. I’m happy with how we’ve been progressing in winter testing and the tests here this weekend were definitely beneficial too. I like this track and am ready to get this championship started.”

 

[Axxexs]

Ett kort sammandrag från förra årets WSBK-race på PI.

[YOUTUBE-ID]9Z3sP6MzTOU[/YOUTUBE-ID]

 

[Mr.PB]

17.00 på söndag på eurosport

Riktigt kul att det drar igång nu

Är det race nr.1 kl 17:00 och race 2 senare ?
sänder dom kvalet?

mvh//PB

 

[#space]

Riktigt kul att det drar igång nu

Är det race nr.1 kl 17:00 och race 2 senare ?
sänder dom kvalet?

mvh//PB

2:a race är kl17.45 direkt efter 1:a och inget kval sänds vad jag kan se..

 

[Axxexs]

Ben Spies i en telefonintervju ifrån igår.

[YOUTUBE-ID]xnlPNSebUKk[/YOUTUBE-ID]

 

[Macke]

2:a race är kl17.45 direkt efter 1:a och inget kval sänds vad jag kan se..

Man kan ju undra vad som hände med Eurosports utökade täcking av Superbike nu när dom inte ska sända MotoGP längre....

 

[Swedie]

Man kan ju undra vad som hände med Eurosports utökade täcking av Superbike nu när dom inte ska sända MotoGP längre....

Det är mycket annat "skit" på TV just nu. De sänder ju iaf både race 1 och race 2 på söndag, men inte live. Jag föredrar nog ändå Worldsbk.com ändå.

 

[Henrik]

Brittiska Eurosport direktsänder racen och kör kvalet innan race 1. Kan man inte se de live kommer de med största sannolikhet att finnas på racing-underground kort efter, om man inte vill vänta på de svenska sändningarna alltså.

http://yahoo.eurosport.co.uk/tvschedule_clng2_day2.shtml

 

[Peccus]

Det är mycket annat "skit" på TV just nu. De sänder ju iaf både race 1 och race 2 på söndag, men inte live. Jag föredrar nog ändå Worldsbk.com ändå.

.. så de kommer att streama som vanligt från worldsbk.com även i år?

 

[R2]

helgens väder, inte för bana i sig utan närmaste samhälle, Cowes på öns norra sida, ca3km bort. (dit man åker och dricker bärs på racekvällarna)

 

[Aryey]

helgens väder, inte för bana i sig utan närmaste samhälle, Cowes på öns norra sida, ca3km bort. (dit man åker och dricker bärs på racekvällarna)

Hoppas verkligen vi slipper regnrace eller som det står drizzle är väl mer duggregn! Skulle vara så tråkigt när man laddat så länge och så blir det race på intermidate däck eller liknande! Hatar regnrace om inte Kionyari får spel och toksladdar igen!

 

[repan]

Enligt TV tabellen på Eurosports hemsida så slutar de sända kl 02.00 natten mellan lör och sön för att sedan återuppta sändningen kl 08.30 på söndagsmorgonen. De verkar alltså ha sändningsuppehåll när racet går. Kan ju hoppas att det blir live när racen går närmare vår tidszon.

 

[R2]

Brittiska Eurosport direktsänder racen och kör kvalet innan race 1. Kan man inte se de live kommer de med största sannolikhet att finnas på racing-underground kort efter, om man inte vill vänta på de svenska sändningarna alltså.

http://yahoo.eurosport.co.uk/tvschedule_clng2_day2.shtml

åfan, va bra, mer att titta på, då får man hänga på RU och ja, det andra stället också.
gött då att jag för 5min sen fick igång mitt fiberlan ist för glocalnet adsl,(aldrig mer)
gick från 5,5in/0,84ut till 12in och 20ut, hehe
Har ni noterat att RU har en gräns nu för nerladdning kontra upp?
100gb minus from 12mars och man åker ut.

När är första sändningen på worldsbk tro?

 

[Prylis]

Börjar fredag 03:00 - 05:00, blir att lägga sig tidigt ikväll
http://myp2p.eu/competition.php?competitionid=&part=sports&discipline=motorsports

 

[willy]

Börjar fredag 03:00 - 05:00, blir att lägga sig tidigt ikväll
http://myp2p.eu/competition.php?competitionid=&part=sports&discipline=motorsports

Toppen

 

[Axxexs]

Väderprognosen.


Forecast for Friday

Becoming cloudy. Isolated showers and the chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Winds northeast to northwesterly averaging 20 to 35 km/h tending south to southwesterly 30 to 45 km/h by early evening.
Mornington
Storms. Shower or two.
Min
17
Max
33


Forecast for Saturday

Cloudy. Patchy drizzle during the morning. Winds south to southwesterly averaging up to 40 km/h.
Mornington
A little drizzle clearing.
Min
17
Max
22


Forecast for Sunday

Partly cloudy. Isolated showers until late afternoon. Winds south to southwesterly averaging 20 to 30 km/h.
Mornington
Shower or two.
Min
14
Max
21


3:dje kurvan efter lite regn på PI 2004.

 

[Gottis]

jag har lite flyt bojar ombord till övers kanske skulle ringa Stiggy och kolla om han behöver låna har han kvar samma nr lr

 

[Johansson]

Det är ju nästan torrspår på yttern iallafall