Wednesday, February 2, 2011

2011 WSBK Portimao Test Thursday Session 1 Times: Checa Fastest In Freezing Rain

The weather on Portugal's Algarve coast turned cold and wet overnight, making the prospect of running a lot of laps in pre-season testing a deeply unappealing one to most riders. While most chose to stay in their garages (or like Johnny Rea, seek treatment in the medical center), eight dauntless souls braved the rain and worked on a wet weather setting for the 2011 World Superbike machines. Of the fearless, Carlos Checa was fastest on the Althea Ducati, finishing ahead of Eugene Laverty and Nori Haga. The weather prospects are looking better for this afternoon.

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Wayne Rainey Michael Ranseder Phil Read Jim Redman

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