Suzuki Castrol Pole Position Yamaha Folch No.23 Take Second After Overnight Rebuild Suzuki Castrol rider Vincent Philippe has taken pole position for tonight’s Albacete 8 Horas Nocturnas round of the FIM World Endurance Championship. Vincent’s best time of “¦ was set in this morning’s session, when track conditions were very similar to those expected overnight. Philippe was the only rider to record times in the 1:32s. Second place has gone to local team Folch Endurance No.23 after an all night rebuild session for their YZF-R1 which was badly damaged yesterday. The final components were bolted into place as the first group session began, and rider Daniel Ribalta was able to record a succession 1:33 laps. Yamaha Phase One endurance have held onto third place despite choosing to prepare for the race rather than chase a faster time this morning. Yamaha Austria have had a terrible weekend so far, with two of their three riders injured in crashes and their supply of spare parts is running low. Bolliger Kawasaki have qualified in fifth place, but their race potential was shown last night when they recorded the second fastest lap time during the second night practice session. The race starts at 18:00 this evening, with a warm-up session at 16:30. Until then the riders must try to rest and prepare for the race. Suzuki Castrol’s Keiichi Kitagawa: “Everything on the bike is good for the race. I try to sleep a little now; I want to sleep, but…” Qualifying Positions 1st 2 – Suzuki Castrol Team FRA Suzuki GSX-R1000 V. Philippe 1:32.740 2nd 23 Yamaha Folch Endurance SPA Yamaha YZF-R1 D.Ribalta 1:33.282 3rd 3 – Yamaha Phase One Endurance GBR Yamaha YZF-R1 D.Cudlin 1:34.128 4th 7 – Yamaha Austria 7 AUT Yamaha YZF-R1 G. Giabanni 1:34.153 5th 8 – Bolliger Team Switzerland SUI Kawasaki ZX10R D.Morillon 1:35.290 6th 24 Yamaha Folch Endurance (2) SPA Yamaha YZF-R1 J.Ramirez 1:35.551 7th 12 Suzuki Fagersjo-el.se SWE Suzuki GSX-R1000 P Young 1:35.792 8th 6 Shell Endurance Academy GBR Yamaha YZF-R1 M.Rohtlaan 1:35.988 9th 44 No Limits & RT Motor Team ITA Suzuki GSX-R1000 R.Ruozi 1:36.142 10th 10 Ducati Spring Team ITA Ducati 999 M.Colombo 1:36.264