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WSB Round Ten - Silverstone Qualifying Day 2

 

Shakey and Checa both on the 3rd row at Silverstone
The two Althea Ducati Racing team riders; Shakey Byrne and Carlos Checa, will start their races tomorrow from the third row of the new-layout English circuit of Silverstone, with the two riders having recorded ninth and tenth fastest times respectively.

Shane Byrne was very satisfied with his result today, despite just missing out a top eight finish.

After the days qualification sessions, Shakey said: "I am really happy because after Brno I have finally understood the Superpole. And to have taken my best Superpole result yet here at my home track is of course great news. The team's has done a really good job and tomorrow I will do my best to run two great races."

Shakeys Althea Ducati team mate, Checa closed the second Superpole phase with the tenth fastest time, although he just missed out on a place in the final phase by 41 thousandths of a second.

Both will now be looking forward to race day tomorrow, and will be hoping for a succesful weekend out on track.

 

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