From a press release issued by Castrol Honda:
Castrol Honda’s Colin Edwards took second place in today¹s second race of round five of the World Superbike championship here at Monza in Italy.
But the hard-riding American was forced to defend second place on the final 3.6-mile lap as held of the challenge of Neil Hodgson and Noriyuki Haga. The runner-up place, along with third place in the opening race, continued Edwards’ run of podium finishes–nine from this year’s 10 races.
Edwards said: “I was determined to try and make up for third place in the opening race by winning the second. I think Haga, Hodgson and me messed each other up and let Bayliss get away at the front.
“Monza is always a tactical battle out on the track and while I got into the middle of the fight for the lead Bayliss made the break, at exactly the same time. We’ve worked hard this weekend but, in the end, I suppose victory wasn’t to be.”
Edwards added: “Everyone’s getting worked up about the championship situation but there’s five of 13 rounds gone. At this stage last year I had 130 points, this year I’ve got 186 so I know I’m still capable of being world champion.”
Colin Edwards Hasn’t Given Up On Superbike World Championship Yet, Castrol Honda Says
Colin Edwards Hasn’t Given Up On Superbike World Championship Yet, Castrol Honda Says
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