SECOND ROUND OF THE ITALIAN SUPERBIKE

CHAMPIONSHIP AT MONZA

After an exceptional performance in qualifying where Luca Scassa grasped a hard-fought second place, and following a promising warm-up, Luca was forced to retire during the second round of the Italian Superbike Championship at the extremely fast Monza circuit. While battling for the lead with the official Yamaha of Claudio Corti, Scassa was forced to stop for technical problems. Maurizio Pratichizzo had a strong race, finishing fourth after coming back from a poor start.

“I’m disappointed” explained Scassa, “we knew these long straights would have made us suffer, but a second place finish was easily within our grasp. I’m disappointed because I was riding really well and to watch the race from track-side wasn’t fun at all. I hope I can come back stronger at Vallelunga.”

Qualifying Results:

1. Corti (Yamaha) in 1’46.891; 2. Scassa (MV Agusta) in 1’48.314; 3. Mauri (Ducati) in 1’48.600; 4. Conforti (Honda) in 1’48.882; …

SBK Finishing Order:

1. Corti (Yamaha); 2. Conforti (Honda) a 15.016; 3. Mauri (Ducati) a 15.630; 4. Pratichizzo (MV Agusta)

SBK Championship Standings:

1. Corti 50; 2. Conforti (Honda) 31; 3. Mauri 26; 4. Pratichizzo 26; 5. Scassa 20; ….

Meanwhile at Oulton Park in England, Chris Burns riding an F4 run by team STP Racing, finished second and third in the Cup Championship. These two podium finishes allow Burns to gain second spot in the overall championship standings.

Scassa: