MCE British Superbike Championship Oulton Park, England August 9, 2013 Free Practice Two Results (all on Pirelli tires):

1. Alex Lowes, UK (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:36.140 2. Shane Byrne, UK (Kaw ZX-10R), 1:36.167 3. James Ellison, UK (Yam YZF-R1), 1:36.690 4. Josh Brookes, Australia (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:37.016 5. James Westmoreland, UK (BMW S1000RR), 1:37.025 6. Ryuichi Kiyonari, Japan (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:37.032 7. PJ Jacobsen, USA (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:37.089 8. Jon Kirkham, UK (BMW S1000RR), 1:37.268 9. Tommy Bridewell, UK (Kaw ZX-10R), 1:37.433 10. Dan Linfoot, UK (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:37.676 11. Karl Harris, UK (Kaw ZX-10R), 1:37.807 12. Chris Walker, UK (Kaw ZX-10R), 1:37.866 13. Michael Rutter, UK (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:37.892 14. Peter Hickman, UK (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:37.892 15. Howie Mainwaring, UK (Kaw ZX-10R), 1:38.428 16. Matteo Baiocco, Italy (Duc 1199 Panigale), 1:38.697 17. Barry Burrell, UK (Kaw ZX-10R), 1:38.821 18. Keith Farmer, UK (Kaw ZX-10R), 1:38.844 19. Jakub Smrz, Czech Republic (Hon CBR100RR), 1:38.852 20. Josh Waters, Australia (Yam YZF-R1), 1:38.915 21. Martin Jessopp, UK (BMW S1000RR), 1:39.037 22. Lee Costello, UK (Kaw ZX-10R), 1:39.659 23. Jenny Tinmouth, UK (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:41.405 24. Aaron Zanotti, UK (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:41.511

Motorpoint British Supersport (all on Pirelli tires):

1. Glen Richards (Tri Daytona 675), 1:39.014 2. Stuart Easton (Yam YZF-R6), 1:39.107 3. Graeme Gowland (Yam YZF-R6), 1:39.337 4. Ben Wilson (Kaw ZX-10R), 1:39.394 5. Luke Mossey (Tri Daytona 675), 1:39.528 6. Billy McConnell (Tri Daytona 675), 1:39.692 7. Alastair Seeley (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:39.767 8. Jason O’Halloran (Hon CBR600RR), 1:39.852 9. Richard Cooper (Tri Daytona 675), 1:39.983 10. Scott Smart (Tri Daytoa 675), 1:40.224

Other Americans competing at Oulton Park:

Tommy Aquino was fifth-fastest out of 48 riders in Pirelli National Superstock 1000cc Championship with Black Horse qualifying. Aquino’s time of 1:39.110 on his Team WD-40 Kawasaki ZX-10R was just off the fastest time, a 1:38.911, recorded by David Johnson.

Jayson Uribe was 30th out of 38 riders in Monster Energy British Motostar Free Practice Two. Uribe, riding his Rock and Sons Racing Honda RS125, did a time of 1:55.945. The fastest time in the session was 1:47.722, turned by Joe Francis.

More, from a press release issued by MotorSport Vision:

Round 7 Oulton Park 9-10-11 August LOWES HEADS OFF LATE CHALLENGE FROM BYRNE AHEAD OF OULTON PARK RACE ONE Results Free practice one: 1:Shane Byrne (Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki) 1:37.200s 2:Alex Lowes (Samsung Honda) +0.072s 3:Ryuichi Kiyonari (Samsung Honda) +0.382s 4:PJ Jacobsen (Tyco Suzuki) +1.358s 5:Dan Linfoot (Lloyds British GBmoto Honda) +1.609s 6:James Westmoreland (Buildbase BMW) +1.623s Free practice two: 1:Alex Lowes (Samsung Honda) 1m:36.140s 2:Shane Byrne (Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki) +0.027s 3:James Ellison (Milwaukee Yamaha) +0.550s 4:Josh Brookes (Tyco Suzuki) +0.876s 5:James Westmoreland (Buildbase BMW) +0.885s 6:Ryuichi Kiyonari (Samsung Honda) +0.892s Report Alex Lowes held off the determined late challenge of reigning MCE British Superbike champion Shane Byrne to top the free practice times at Oulton Park ahead of this weekend’s triple-header seventh round at the Cheshire circuit. Lowes however admits that he and his Samsung Honda team have work to do ahead of the first of the three races tomorrow (Saturday), if they are to repeat their winning ride from the previous visit to the circuit in May. Lowes who held a 0.027 seconds advantage over Byrne, reflected: “We have to improve the feel and handling of the rear of the bike and we have plenty of things to try. We are fastest today, but it is what happens in the races that really matters. It has been hard work and it will be all weekend but I enjoy riding the challenge.” Byrne had set the pace in the morning session but was denied a repeat performance in the afternoon aboard his Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki as he prepared for races in which he is chasing a personal milestone of 50 MCE BSB victories. Byrne said: “I was happy with the session this afternoon; the times might not have shown it because we had a bit of traffic on our last run but it bodes well for tomorrow. We have a few small changes to make and then we will be in pretty good shape for the races.” The opposition was closing in this afternoon on the leading duo; James Ellison aboard the Milwaukee Yamaha and Tyco Suzuki’s Josh Brookes plus Buildbase BMW’s James Westmoreland and three-times title winner Ryuichi Kiyonari are all eager to maintain their position in the top six in the standings. On the opposite side of the Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki garage Keith Farmer escaped unscathed in a spectacular crash at the Avenue in the second session which wrecked his bike, giving the team considerable work to do. For the CCTV footage please click here For more information please visit www.britishsuperbike.com

More, from a press release issued by Milwaukee Yamaha:

ELLISON CONFIDENT AFTER OULTON PARK FREE PRACTICE Milwaukee Yamaha got their weekend off to a positive start as James Ellison set the third fastest time on his return to Oulton Park as the team prepare for the opening race of the triple-header event tomorrow (Saturday) ahead of round seven of the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship. Ellison continued to build on his performance in the afternoon session after the morning free practice took place in drying conditions, with the team waiting until conditions improved to head out on track. Waters had a challenging start to the weekend, ending the opening day in twentieth position. Ellison said: “I am happy enough with the day we have had and what we have been able to look at and also rule out for tomorrow. We had something we wanted to test this morning as we knew we had a base from when we were here earlier in the season and we were fortunate that we had that opportunity as we were able to quickly rule it out. This afternoon we went back to the settings we used from the previous round and we were back on the case. We still have some improvements to find but we feel happy enough ready for tomorrow.” Waters said: “We are still having a few problems and we have been working hard to make the difference for the races tomorrow. There are certain points on the circuit that are causing me more of a problem but tomorrow is another day and hopefully we can make up that difference ready for qualifying and the races.” For more information visit www.milwaukeeyamaha.com