Gino Rea 5th in Qualifying for the Dutch Superbike round at Spa Francorchamps circuit in Belgium
18-04-2009
Gino is riding his 2nd Dutch Superbike round this weekend for the Duntep team at the 7 mile Spa Francorchamps circuit in Belgium.
After a wet practice session this morning where Gino was 2nd fastest, the first qualifying session this afternoon was dry. However, Gino's first outing on the dry circuit was cut short after 4 laps. The session was red flagged due to a incident on track. Gino was on a lap that would have put him in the top 3 when he was forced to pull in due to red flags, leaving him in 4th position (6th on grid due to combined groups with Belgium Superbikes). The second qualifying session looked like it was going to be wet but the track dried in time. Gino went out to push for a higher grid position but with a misfuctioning quickshifter it was difficult. Gino pulled in but repair was not possible and the session ended with Gino in 5th position on the Dutch Superbike grid but 9th overall on the combined grid with Belgium superbikes. In Gino's words:
"I just need a good start to my race and I know I can run up front"
Pictures from today are in the gallery here.
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.
