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2nd June 2008

Salt Lake City: Checa Double Win

Bayliss Double DNF – One Crash, One Technical...

After a poor start from pole position in race one, Carlos Checa was back at the front of the pack by the fourth lap, and at half race distance had pulled out an impressive 3.667 second advantage on second placed Max Neukirchner. The experienced Spaniard then maintained his consistent riding style for the remainder of race distance to take his maiden World Superbike victory.

Race One Highlights

It was a similar story for Checa in the second race as another poor start initially hindered his progress from the grid. However, sheer determination enabled him to slot his HANNspree Ten Kate Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade into fifth position by the second lap and then lead the rest of the field by lap eight. In a case of history repeating itself, Checa then maintained his lead for the remainder of the 21-lap race to score his second victory of the day.

Race Two Highlights (Commentary by Johnathon "Let me out of this cupbouard" Green)

It was a disappointing day for current championship leader Troy Bayliss. The Australian crashed out of the first race on lap five and retired from the second leg with technical problems so was unable to add to his overall points tally. Second placed Checa is now just 28 points adrift of the top spot.

Maco Moto's Jason Pridmore rode the Alto Evolution Honda to 21st place in race one and 18th place in race two.

Race One Result

1 C. Checa

2 T. Corser +2.809

3 M. Fabrizio +6.646

4 M. Neukirchner +7.764

5 F. Nieto +16.475

6 J. Smrz +17.126

7 K. Muggeridge +17.294

8 Y. Kagayama +17.416

9 M. Biaggi +18.117

10 R. Kiyonari +20.467

Race Two Result

1 C. Checa

2 M. Neukirchner +3.547

3 M. Fabrizio +6.613

4 M. Biaggi +7.878

5 Y. Kagayama +10.568

6 N. Haga +11.539

7 R. Kiyonari +18.381

8 F. Nieto +20.646

9 R. Laconi +21.264

10 L. Lanzi +24.863

Standings after Round Six

1 T. Bayliss 194

2 C. Checa 166

3 M. Neukirchner 144

4 F. Nieto 126

5 N. Haga 122

6 T. Corser 121

7 R. Xaus 92

8 M. Fabrizio 87

9 M. Biaggi 85

10 R. Kiyonari 80

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