| SBK: Perfect start for Rizla Suzuki
Rizla Suzuki's Cal Crutchlow and Chris Walker finished their first test of 2007 at Calafat in Spain in confident mood and not even the rain that stopped the action halfway through the final day could dampen their spirits.
Ideal weather conditions yesterday and up until lunchtime today allowed Cal to complete 105-laps of the twisty 3.5km circuit. He concentrated on finding a neutral base setting on day one before experimenting with new Dunlop tyres, Ohlins suspension and chassis settings on the second day, posting an impressive 1:25.5s fastest lap.
Stalker clocked 115-laps in total and used his Superbike experience to get through a lot of parts and setting tests for the team. His fastest lap of 1:25.7s came just as the rain started to fall.
Rizla Suzuki now returns to the UK to further develop the bikes at its HQ at the Crescent Performance Centre in Verwood, Dorset, in preparation for its next test at Almeria in Spain on February 27-28th.
Test Almeria: Walker and Crutchlow on the pace
Rizla Suzuki's Chris Walker and Cal Crutchlow both slashed more than a second from their lap times during the final day of testing at Almeria in Southern Spain, today as they mixed it with the other main British Superbike contenders. Changes to the rear link and Ohlins shock allowed 'Stalker' and Crutchlow to make big improvements on the final of three days at the 4.3km-long twisty and fast circuit. As the previous days, the weather was warm and sunny, ideal for testing. Based on unofficial lap times from all the teams, Stalker ended third fastest overall on a 1 minute 35.7s, just half a second down on the quickest rider, Honda's Jonathan Rea. Crutchlow finished .
Rizla Suzuki Firmly In The Ballpark
RIZLA SUZUKI'S Chris Walker and Cal Crutchlow both slashed more than a second from their lap times during the final day of testing at Almeria in Southern Spain, as they mixed it with the other main British Superbike contenders. Changes to the rear link and Ohlins shock allowed Stalker and Cal to make big improvements on the final of three days at the 4.3km-long twisty and fast circuit. As the previous days, the weather was warm and sunny, ideal for testing. Based on unofficial lap times from all the teams, Stalker ended third fastest overall on a 1min 35.7s, just half a second down on the quickest rider, Honda's Jonathan Rea. Cal finished a few 10ths slower than his team mate on 1min 36.3s to claim seventh. Rizla Suzuki now travels to the nearby Guadix circuit for another two day test on Friday and Saturday.
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