World Superbike 2008 - Round Four

World Superbike 2008 - Round Four - Assen

Day 3 Report - Kawasaki

At the end of the forth round at the dutch circuit in Assen the Kawasaki PSG-1 Corse team brings home important points thanks to Makoto Tamada’s great performance. The Japanese rider classifies 8th in race 1 and 9th in race 2 maintaining for the whole races the good race pace achieved after two good starts demonstrating his determination as rider. More difficult Regis Laconi’s situation as he has been physically and mentally conditioned by the chattering that makes him unable to face with decision and confidence the bends.

Makoto Tamada: “ The real satisfaction has been to conclude both races where I did two good starts and I gained position from the beginning. It has been extremely difficult to maintain the pace because of some problems with the rear. Of course I expect something more than an 8th and a 9th position but we are proceeding on a good path which is bringing results. This round has been for us a confirmation that the basic set-up tested in Jerez is the right one, now we will face step by step the items we have to get better.

Regis Laconi: “ I can seem repetitive but although my efforts I couldn’t make more than this. At the moment the bike is difficult to be managed considering my guide style as the chattering continues to disturb me as soon as track conditions change. I’m really upset because I could have done better in race 1 as I made a good start. This is not what the team deserve after all the hard work it made and for all the support all the guys are giving to me. We will value different solutions to adopt for Monza round and I’ll do my best in order to give important points to the team”.