Preparing for British
Superbikes Round 10 at Croft
Croft Circuit - 11th - 13th August
After a three-week break, the Bennetts British Superbike series
returns this weekend to Croft Circuit, North Yorkshire (11th - 13th
August). The three Hawk Kawasaki riders, Dean Thomas, Craig Coxhell
and Peter Hickman are all hoping to be out on track to tackle the
2.2-mile circuit.
Thomas will return to racing this weekend after his huge crash at
Snetterton Circuit two months ago where he sustained broken ribs and a
punctured lung. The Sheffield based Australian is looking forward to a
return to the series but will be taking each day at Croft as it comes
and building himself back up to bike fitness.
Commenting Thomas said "It's been a long time since I raced and I've
been missing it a lot, I need to get out on a bike. I know it will be
tough, but the only way to get bike fit is to be on your bike. I've
had a few tests with Hawk before now and I've not felt so bad. If I am
unable to race, I won't as I don't want to risk further injury. I have
been working hard down the gym and I'd like to get a couple of decent
results at Croft, which is a circuit I like."
Coxhell and Hickman enjoyed a successful test at the Yorkshire Circuit
at the beginning of July. Looking at finding a good race set up for
the ZX10-R's the two younger riders in the team are eager for some
good results.
"I've been working really hard all year to progress things forward and
I've had a few positive results. It's now got to that stage in the
season where I am looking at pushing myself further forward in the aim
to strengthen my position in the overall Championship." Said Coxhell.
Rookie Hickman commented "I'm still enjoying the season even though
sometimes it's a little frustrating not getting in the points and
being so close to it. I'm looking forward to Croft and I'll be very
happy with two top 15 places and that's what I'll be aiming for."
The two Superbike races will be shown on ITV1 on Sunday 13th August
from 15:45 - 17:00. Sky Sports Xtra from 21:00 - 00:30 and again on
Sky Sports Xtra on Monday 14th August from 08:00 - 11:30.
Mondello Park will be shown on ITV1 on Sunday 21st May from 15:00 -
16:30
and on Sky Sports 20:30 - 00:00
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