Misano June 2006
EMS Racing
Tough Day of qualifying for EMS Racing in Misano heat
EMS
Racing Ruled Out of the Points by Two Spectacular
Crashes
(Sunday 25th June 2006)
EMS Racings' aim of getting both of their riders in the top 15 at the fourth round of the FIM 1000 Superstock Cup, evaporated in the Italian heat after both Sheridan Morais and Mark Pollock suffered crashes in an action packed race. It was a bitterly disappointing end to what looked to be one of the team’s best races, but despite the lack of results they remain focussed and confident for the remaining six rounds of the tough championship.
After qualifying in 14th place, Sheridan made his characteristic fast start and was soon in the top ten and looking comfortable. Fighting for position on lap five, he was forced out of the race when Roberto Lunaedi crashed his Yamaha R1 right in front of him leaving the South African EMS Racing rider no where to go. With the only options available of colliding with the fallen rider or leaving the track, Sheridan took the later option and crashed his EMS Racing Suzuki under braking at the Curva del Tramonto corner at the end of the back straight.
“ The Italian guy, Lunaedi, low sided right in front of me and there wasn’t a lot I could do. I was either going to run over him or try and avoid him, but as I was braking so hard I crashed out myself. It’s really disappointing because I was feeling good out there and the guys in front of me were holding me up.” explained Sheridan.
“ It’s a real pity and it feels strange for me to be crashing and that’s the second one we’ve had in the races now. At the end of the day I know it wasn’t my fault so I’ve already put it out of my head and I’m thinking about our next race in Brno in three weeks time. I’ve already done a few laps of Brno and we’re hoping to get a test in over the next couple of weeks.” He continued.
Mark Pollock was chasing his first championship points of the year and looked set for an impressive top 15 finish when he crashed out of 14th spot with just 3 laps to go. In what was Marks best performance of the year, the 22 year old was riding superbly and was still moving up the through the field with 12th place a realistic possibility when he lost front wheel grip and crashed out at the high speed turn one.
“ The race was going well and I was on for a good result. I was making my way up through the pack all race, but as I came into turn one I was pushing hard and I just lost the front. There was no real warning, but luckily neither myself or the bike were particularly damaged.” said Mark.
“ Since finishing second at the Race of the Year in Ireland a couple of weeks ago, I’m feeling a lot more confident on the EMS Suzuki. Every time I ride it we’re learning and its definitely getting easier for me. Now I need to continue the momentum; I’m racing at Donington this weekend and testing in Assen before our next race at the end of July.” he concluded.
The next race for the EMS Racing team will be at Brno in the Czech Republic on 21st to 23rd July 2006.
Saturday 24th June 2006. The two man EMS Racing team worked hard throughout two days of qualifying in 30 degree heat for the fourth round of the Superstock 1000 FIM Cup, but unfortunately did not get the rewards they deserved. Sheridan Morais eventually claimed 14th spot for tomorrows 15 lap race after suffering a crash in the final session, whilst Irishman Mark Pollock ended up in 25th place when he was held up by another rider on his quick lap. The 4.06KM Misano circuit is located on the Adriatic coast of Italy and Sheridan arrived at the circuit full of confidence and determined to improve on his recent qualifying performances. The weekend started well when he secured ninth spot in the first timed session on Friday and the 21 year old was confident of further improvements in the final session. Unfortunately a crash prevented Sheridan from improving his lap time and whilst his rivals improved, he dropped down to 14th place. “I’m absolutely gutted with that. We tested a couple of weeks ago where I worked on my qualifying performance and getting the best out of a new tyre. I went out at the start of the session and set a good time on my first flying lap and I felt really confident I could improve a lot on my second lap, but as I came in to the hairpin I lost the front and then the rear and crashed out.” he explained “I was able to continue, but I hurt my foot in the crash and I just wasn’t able to find my rhythm after that so didn’t improve my time. It’s disappointing to be 14th again and it’s going to be hard to get away with the front guys, but I’m aiming to get a good start and as I’ve shown this year I’m a better racer than I am a qualifier.” he continued. Like Sheridan, Mark Pollock arrived at Misano in high spirits after a brilliant performance in the Race of the Year in Ireland where he claimed second place on his Superstock specification EMS Racing Suzuki against the full blown Superbikes of his rivals. The result proved a real boost for Mark, but he was denied a top twenty starting position after being held up on his fast lap in the final session. “It’s really disappointing to end up where I have because I feel I’m riding well and I deserved better. Since getting a good result at home in the Race of the Year I’m definitely riding the bike harder now, but we just went the wrong way with set-up in the final session and we ran out of time to make a change. The aim for my first year is to score points and I know I’m capable of that so I’ll be going flat out from the start tomorrow to see what we can achieve.” said Mark. The 15-lap race will get underway at 10.40am and will prove to be a real test for both rider and machine as even hotter temperatures are forecast making rider fitness and tyre life even more crucial than usual.
EMS Racings' aim of getting both of their riders in the top 15 at the fourth round of the FIM 1000 Superstock Cup, evaporated in the Italian heat after both Sheridan Morais and Mark Pollock suffered crashes in an action packed race. It was a bitterly disappointing end to what looked to be one of the team’s best races, but despite the lack of results they remain focussed and confident for the remaining six rounds of the tough championship.
After qualifying in 14th place, Sheridan made his characteristic fast start and was soon in the top ten and looking comfortable. Fighting for position on lap five, he was forced out of the race when Roberto Lunaedi crashed his Yamaha R1 right in front of him leaving the South African EMS Racing rider no where to go. With the only options available of colliding with the fallen rider or leaving the track, Sheridan took the later option and crashed his EMS Racing Suzuki under braking at the Curva del Tramonto corner at the end of the back straight.
“ The Italian guy, Lunaedi, low sided right in front of me and there wasn’t a lot I could do. I was either going to run over him or try and avoid him, but as I was braking so hard I crashed out myself. It’s really disappointing because I was feeling good out there and the guys in front of me were holding me up.” explained Sheridan.
“ It’s a real pity and it feels strange for me to be crashing and that’s the second one we’ve had in the races now. At the end of the day I know it wasn’t my fault so I’ve already put it out of my head and I’m thinking about our next race in Brno in three weeks time. I’ve already done a few laps of Brno and we’re hoping to get a test in over the next couple of weeks.” He continued.
Mark Pollock was chasing his first championship points of the year and looked set for an impressive top 15 finish when he crashed out of 14th spot with just 3 laps to go. In what was Marks best performance of the year, the 22 year old was riding superbly and was still moving up the through the field with 12th place a realistic possibility when he lost front wheel grip and crashed out at the high speed turn one.
“ The race was going well and I was on for a good result. I was making my way up through the pack all race, but as I came into turn one I was pushing hard and I just lost the front. There was no real warning, but luckily neither myself or the bike were particularly damaged.” said Mark.
“ Since finishing second at the Race of the Year in Ireland a couple of weeks ago, I’m feeling a lot more confident on the EMS Suzuki. Every time I ride it we’re learning and its definitely getting easier for me. Now I need to continue the momentum; I’m racing at Donington this weekend and testing in Assen before our next race at the end of July.” he concluded.
The next race for the EMS Racing team will be at Brno in the Czech Republic on 21st to 23rd July 2006.
Saturday 24th June 2006. The two man EMS Racing team worked hard throughout two days of qualifying in 30 degree heat for the fourth round of the Superstock 1000 FIM Cup, but unfortunately did not get the rewards they deserved. Sheridan Morais eventually claimed 14th spot for tomorrows 15 lap race after suffering a crash in the final session, whilst Irishman Mark Pollock ended up in 25th place when he was held up by another rider on his quick lap. The 4.06KM Misano circuit is located on the Adriatic coast of Italy and Sheridan arrived at the circuit full of confidence and determined to improve on his recent qualifying performances. The weekend started well when he secured ninth spot in the first timed session on Friday and the 21 year old was confident of further improvements in the final session. Unfortunately a crash prevented Sheridan from improving his lap time and whilst his rivals improved, he dropped down to 14th place. “I’m absolutely gutted with that. We tested a couple of weeks ago where I worked on my qualifying performance and getting the best out of a new tyre. I went out at the start of the session and set a good time on my first flying lap and I felt really confident I could improve a lot on my second lap, but as I came in to the hairpin I lost the front and then the rear and crashed out.” he explained “I was able to continue, but I hurt my foot in the crash and I just wasn’t able to find my rhythm after that so didn’t improve my time. It’s disappointing to be 14th again and it’s going to be hard to get away with the front guys, but I’m aiming to get a good start and as I’ve shown this year I’m a better racer than I am a qualifier.” he continued. Like Sheridan, Mark Pollock arrived at Misano in high spirits after a brilliant performance in the Race of the Year in Ireland where he claimed second place on his Superstock specification EMS Racing Suzuki against the full blown Superbikes of his rivals. The result proved a real boost for Mark, but he was denied a top twenty starting position after being held up on his fast lap in the final session. “It’s really disappointing to end up where I have because I feel I’m riding well and I deserved better. Since getting a good result at home in the Race of the Year I’m definitely riding the bike harder now, but we just went the wrong way with set-up in the final session and we ran out of time to make a change. The aim for my first year is to score points and I know I’m capable of that so I’ll be going flat out from the start tomorrow to see what we can achieve.” said Mark. The 15-lap race will get underway at 10.40am and will prove to be a real test for both rider and machine as even hotter temperatures are forecast making rider fitness and tyre life even more crucial than usual.