Motorcycle Racing Club Of WA

Race Report

Round:
Rilusi Motorcycles WA State Road Racing Championships Round 3
Location:
Barbagallo Raceway, Wanneroo
Date:
29.6.08
Rider:
Justin Herold
License:
C Grade
Number:
210
Machine:
2007 Yamaha R6 Superstock spec
Team:
Team Six Racing
Sponsors:

Categories:
Clubman 600, Superstock,
Results:
Clubman 600
Race 1: 12th
Race 2: 13th
Superstock/Supersport (all raced together)
Race 1: scratched
Race 2: scratched
Race 3: scratched

Race PB:
65.00sec
Weather:
Variable……..all over the place
Low Down:
Today was the first race day out on my new R6. With 20 less kilo’s and 20 more horsepower over the old Honda, I had big expectations and was not disappointed.
First practice was run on a wet track, although not raining, the track wasn’t drying in a hurry, I did about 7 laps, all around the 79 sec mark on Supercorsa’s, but feeling good on the bike.
Second practice saw a dry line around the track, and times drop accordingly. I got around for 6 laps all in the 68’s, again feeling more comfortable on the new bike
CLUBMAN 600 RACE 1.
Starting from 19^th on the grid, I got a flyer as a gap opened up to the outside of turn 1. Tipping in I could change my line onto the inside and found myself in 9^th going round the lefthander for the first lap. I lost a couple of places, and started a good stoush with #105 SV of Colin Rose. With the new bike I could easily pass down the chutes, and try to hold out, and protect my line in the braking zones and corners. With a yellow flag at turn 1, and being passed under yellow flag, things settled down a little, I made back the position I lost under the flag, lapped there for the rest of the race, and a strong 12^th place finish. Coming in to the pits I was very happy, and excited to be on a new bike.
After Race 1 and feeling nearly exhausted, I decided to scratch from Superstock for the day, and save myself for the next Club600 race..
CLUBMAN 600 RACE 2.
Starting from 12^th, the number 238 machine jump started next to me, but not letting it put me off, I got off to a flyer again, and exited turn 1 in 10^th or thereabouts. We were red flagged on lap 2 at skyline and sent through the dummy grid for a full restart. Again a good start and good racing for a few laps in 11^th place, #193 went past into the basin, a lap later #161 went past around the outside of turn 1 while I was defending the inside line.
Lapping in 12^th for a couple more laps, until Team 6 Racing team mate #199 Keith Hopwood went past into turn 7 leaving me 13^th for race 2.
With consistent laps in the 65’s most of the day, Im very pleased with my first outing on the new bike. Times are right back where I left off on the old Honda
Cant wait for round 4 to come, hopefully better track conditions will see me crack into the 64’s or less even…
See you all there for the 10^th of August..
Race Times:
www.natsoft.com.au

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Round:	Rilusi Motorcycles WA State Road Racing Championships Round 3
Location:	Barbagallo Raceway, Wanneroo
Date:	29.6.08

Rider:	Justin Herold
License:	C Grade
Number:	210
Machine:	2007 Yamaha R6 Superstock spec
Team:	Team Six Racing
Sponsors:
Categories:	Clubman 600, Superstock,
Results:	Clubman 600 Race 1: 12th Race 2: 13th Superstock/Supersport (all raced together) Race 1: scratched Race 2: scratched Race 3: scratched
Race PB:	65.00sec
Weather:	Variable……..all over the place
Low Down:	Today was the first race day out on my new R6. With 20 less kilo’s and 20 more horsepower over the old Honda, I had big expectations and was not disappointed. First practice was run on a wet track, although not raining, the track wasn’t drying in a hurry, I did about 7 laps, all around the 79 sec mark on Supercorsa’s, but feeling good on the bike. Second practice saw a dry line around the track, and times drop accordingly. I got around for 6 laps all in the 68’s, again feeling more comfortable on the new bike CLUBMAN 600 RACE 1. Starting from 19^th on the grid, I got a flyer as a gap opened up to the outside of turn 1. Tipping in I could change my line onto the inside and found myself in 9^th going round the lefthander for the first lap. I lost a couple of places, and started a good stoush with #105 SV of Colin Rose. With the new bike I could easily pass down the chutes, and try to hold out, and protect my line in the braking zones and corners. With a yellow flag at turn 1, and being passed under yellow flag, things settled down a little, I made back the position I lost under the flag, lapped there for the rest of the race, and a strong 12^th place finish. Coming in to the pits I was very happy, and excited to be on a new bike. After Race 1 and feeling nearly exhausted, I decided to scratch from Superstock for the day, and save myself for the next Club600 race.. CLUBMAN 600 RACE 2. Starting from 12^th, the number 238 machine jump started next to me, but not letting it put me off, I got off to a flyer again, and exited turn 1 in 10^th or thereabouts. We were red flagged on lap 2 at skyline and sent through the dummy grid for a full restart. Again a good start and good racing for a few laps in 11^th place, #193 went past into the basin, a lap later #161 went past around the outside of turn 1 while I was defending the inside line. Lapping in 12^th for a couple more laps, until Team 6 Racing team mate #199 Keith Hopwood went past into turn 7 leaving me 13^th for race 2. With consistent laps in the 65’s most of the day, Im very pleased with my first outing on the new bike. Times are right back where I left off on the old Honda Cant wait for round 4 to come, hopefully better track conditions will see me crack into the 64’s or less even… See you all there for the 10^th of August..
Race Times:	www.natsoft.com.au