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DARK DOG riders looking forward
to the battle of Brno
Brno, Czech Republic:
Team Suzuki Alstare riders Leon Haslam and Sylvain Guintoli are looking forward to Brno and hoping to go into the summer break on a high. They are working hard on an adequate set-up for a perfect race and are confident to make the fast lap on the 5.403 km circuit in the Czech Republic which is a favourite amongst riders due to its flowing nature and elevation variations.
The DARK DOG riders have been quite busy the last weeks - Leon even managed to pay a visit to the Goodwood Festival of Speed last weekend - now both riders have to demonstrate stamina and power for the last race before holiday.
DARK DOG wishes good luck for its riders while chasing for podiums and supports the team with MORE ENERGY!
Leon Haslam
I like the Brno circuit because it has a bit of everything. There are a lot of ups and downs and it is a challenging track to ride and one that requires a good bike set-up. Max Biaggi is obviously the rider to beat at the moment because he and his bike are working really well together. But, I'm going to fight all the way this weekend and hopefully claw back some of the points. It has been very hectic recently because after the San Marino race, we had a two day test in Imola and then the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Unfortunately I had a couple of get-offs at Imola and bashed a delicate area of my body, but it will not affect me on the bike. I'm fit and ready to battle Brno and Max and want to start my summer holiday with some more podiums.
Sylvain Guintoli
Fortunately I have been to Brno before, so at least I will not have to start the weekend wondering which way the track goes! It's a good track and I enjoy racing there and I am hoping to be on the right pace from the practice on and to achieve a good position on race day. Recently, I feel I have begun to have a better understanding of what World Superbikes is all about and how strong you have to be right from the first moment of day one. This is a tough old series and very competitive, so you really cannot hang about at all. The racing is hard and a real battle and I like that a lot. After Brno, we have a break, so my goal is to get two very good results this weekend and then enjoy my holiday.
