From a press release issued by MSS Discovery Kawasaki:

CADWELL PARK HOPES ARE HIGH FOR MSS DISCOVERY TRIO

MSS Discovery’s trio of Kawasaki-mounted aces are looking for success in Bank Holiday Monday’s traditional Cadwell Park round of the British Supersport and National Superstock Championships.

The Superstock pairing of Scotsman Steve Allan and French sensation Julian da Costa arrive at Cadwell after contrasting fortunes in the previous round at Croft two weeks ago.

Da Costa ­ making his debut for the team, at Croft and on Pirelli tyres ­ stunned the opposition as the spectacular 22-year-old romped to victory.

“I was surprised by the victory at Croft but I now have to concentrate on the Cadwell Park race at what is a completely different circuit,” says Da Costa, “Cadwell Park looks to be a circuit for ‘specialists’ so I’ll just look to get the ZX-10R and Pirellis working well enough for me to be comfortable and suited to challenge for another win.”

Allan, back from injury after breaking a collarbone at Mallory Park in July, crashed out at Croft and is now looking to make amends at Cadwell Park after regaining full fitness.

“I was disappointed not to finish at Croft, especially as we’d got the ZX-10R working really well there. Cadwell Park offers a different challenge and we’re overdue a good result and I’m confident it can come on Monday,” believes Allan.

Riba ­ riding the MSS Discovery Kawasaki ZX-6RR in the British Supersport championship ­ also makes his Cadwell Park racing debut on Monday and the Spaniard is relishing the challenge to hit back with a strong finish after a high-speed Croft spill a fortnight ago.

Holding fourth place in the championship, Riba reckons: “With three rounds remaining it’s really important that I keep the pressure on the riders in front of me ­ to finish in the top three in the championship has to be my target now. Cadwell Park is a new and technical challenge for me but I’ve dealt OK with new circuits this year so I’m optimistic about my chances.”

MSS Discovery team owners Stuart Simmonds (Discovery) and Nick Morgan (MSS) are looking to conclude the 2004 season with solid results from the final three rounds, starting at Cadwell Park.

“We’ve won two of the Superstock rounds this year and been on the podium in Supersport so we have every reason to believe that we can win again,” says Simmonds. “Cadwell Park is one of the biggest rounds of the year with a large Bank Holiday crowd, it would be great to grab a win in front of them.”

British Supersport Championship points after 10 of 13 rounds: 1 Karl Harris (Honda) 197, 2 Michael Laverty (Ducati) 145, 3 Jay Vincent (Honda) 142, 4 Pere Riba (MSS Discovery Kawasaki) 101, 5 Leon Camier (Honda) 85, 6 Luke Quigley (Suzuki) 81, 7 Simon Andrews (Yamaha) 76, 8 Tom Sykes (Suzuki) 67, 9 Cal Crutchlow (Honda) 57, 10 Craig Jones (Triumph) and Paul Young (Honda) 49.

National Superstock Championship points after nine of 13 rounds: 1 Tristan Palmer (Suzuki) 157, 2 Andy Tinsley (Suzuki) 143, 3 Ben Wilson (Suzuki) and Danny Beaumont (Yamaha) 128, 5 Les Shand (Yamaha) 100, 6 Steve Allan (MSS Discovery Kawasaki) 59, 7 Howie Mainwaring (Yamaha) 44, 8 Kelvin Reilly (Ducati) 41, 9 John Laverty (Yamaha) 39, 10 Marshall Neill (Suzuki) 37. 16 Julien da Costa (MSS Discovery Kawasaki) 25.


2004 British Supersport / National Superstock championship calendars


1 March 28 Silverstone, Northants.

2 April 12 Brands Hatch, Kent

3 April 25 Snetterton, Norfolk

4 May 3 Oulton Park, Cheshire

5 May 23 Mondello Park, Ireland*

6 June 6 Thruxton, Hants.

7 June 20 Brands Hatch, Kent

8 July 4 Knockhill, Fife

9 July 18 Mallory Park, Leics.**

10 August 15 Croft, North Yorks.

11 August 30 Cadwell Park, Lincs.

12 September 12 Oulton Park, Cheshire

13 September 19 Donington Park, Derbys.**


* No Superstock round
** Two Superstock races

Cadwell Park television coverage: British Supersport Championship live on SKY Sports, programme starts at 12 noon.