Dan Linfoot to race Rob Mac Racing Superbike at Silverstone and Oulton Park in BSB
20-09-2009
We have agreed with Rob Mac Racing for Dan to move to Superbike for the last two events of BSB 2009 at Silverstone and Oulton Park. As reported on the BSB website:
Dan Linfoot is set to make his debut in the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship in association with Pirelli at Silverstone next weekend (25/26/27 September), riding the Node 4 Yamaha.
Linfoot has been a front-runner in the Fuchs-Silkolene British Supersport Championship this season with the team, but with Jon Kirkham still sidelined through injury team manager Rob McElnea has decided to give him the chance to ride the Superbike at the final two rounds.
Linfoot told the BSB website: "We tested at Silverstone on Wednesday and it all went really well; there were a few other BSB riders out there but I just kept focused on what I was doing. It was my first go on the 2009 Yamaha; I rode a Superbike last year at a test for a few laps so it wasn't the first time I had been out on one but it did feel different. We just worked on basic setup for me and we did around 40 - 50 laps and now I am really looking forward to next weekend.
"I am under no illusions of how tough BSB is as there are so many fast, experienced riders out there but the whole thing is exciting for me. I really wanted to win in Supersport which I haven't yet, so I still have unfinished business there, but of course I want to move up to BSB and this is my opportunity.
"My aim is to go out there and enjoy it; I want to be as close to Chris (Walker) and Graeme (Gowland) as possible. It is a big ask for me to get straight out there on a Superbike but as long as I make progress all weekend and keep improving I will be happy. I am just so excited by the whole opportunity and I can't wait to get out there at Silverstone."
McElnea added: "For Dan this is a great opportunity and will hopefully be a lot of fun. He has been chomping all season about getting a ride on the Superbike and has had the odd test to understand the feeling. He tested at Silverstone and looked good so we thought he should have the chance to race. His Supersport championship hopes slipped away with his injury and the races missed mid season, so he has nothing to lose and it will be great to see him on our Superbike.
"At 21 years he is one of the new stars coming through and we will get a chance to see his potential, it will be no doubt a challenge to keep his feet on the ground but he has a good team around him."
Sponsors
Team StoneBaker.
For 2009 StoneBaker Racing is sponsoring four riders. Dan Linfoot, Gino Rea, Christian Iddon and Pat McDougall.
Dan Linfoot has joined premier BSB team Rob Mac Racing Yamaha to compete in the British Supersport Championship.
Gino Rea has joined leading WSBK team Ten Kate Honda to compete in the WSBK Superstock 600 Championship.
Christian Iddon competes in the Supermoto World Championship with factory supported Team Motoracing KTM.
Pat McDougall competes in the BSB Superstock 600 Championship in privateer team Beowulf Racing.
