Troy Corser On 2nd Row In Germany World Superbike at Nurburgring
05/09/2009 20:38:07

Troy ended Superpole agonisingly close to a place on the front row of the grid after another positive day for the S 1000 RR on the track. Just as if it looked as if he would give BMW their first front row of the season he was thwarted by Noriyuki Haga’s actions.

Troy had stormed through Superpoles 1 and 2, setting the second fastest time in Superpole 2 and a front row grid spot was looking a distinct possibility, until the last couple of minutes. As he approached a corner, Troy saw Nori off from the racing line and seemingly cruising. As he tipped the bike in and went for the white line, Nori inexplicably came back on to the racing line. Troy had to correct his trajectory and the time lost doing that was just about what might have taken Troy to his, and BMW’s first, front row grid spot of the season.

To make matters worse, Noriyuki Haga took Superpole, his first of the season. Second was Jonathan Rea (Honda), with Leon Haslam (Honda) third and Michel Fabrizio (Ducati) fourth.

Troy - 6th, 1:56.296

Well that was pretty close - in more ways than one! I’m sure that I brushed Nori’s bike or leathers in the process and he must have felt my presence because we were that close! Any closer and we both might’ve gone down. I guess he didn’t realise I was on a hot lap and so close because I don’t think he would done his action deliberately. Anyway, sixth is not so bad, especially as I am happy with my bike. I think the team have made a step forward since Brno and I was pretty happy with the bike there! The bike feels much more consistent now and it’s easier to ride.

My qualifying tyre in Superpole 2 worked really well and we used the same type in Superpole 3, but it just didn’t feel as good.

After the long summer break, I have been looking forward to riding my bike again and the progress the team keep making gives me a lot of optimism for the future. Let’s see what happens in tomorrow’s two races first.

See ya,

Troy