Troy Corser is determined to put his punishing weekend at
Donington Park behind him with a good performance in the latest round of the World Superbike Championship at Vallelunga in Italy.
The Aussie rider fell from the Yamaha Italia bike a total of six times at Donington Park, but while he suffered several bruises in the process, a third place finish in the second race was nonetheless enough to move him up to the provisional runners-up spot in the standings.
It is a position he is determined to consolidate as the series heads down south again for Vallelunga, one of the faster circuits on the World Superbike calendar.
“We tested at this track earlier in the year; mostly evaluating our electronics package and some development tyres,” Corser, who is still searching for his first win with the team, said. “The track's layout is pretty good. I don't think they have changed it from last year, when we had a fair result.
“The weather may be changeable for us this weekend, even though we expected earlier it would be good, but either way our bike is working well in wet or dry conditions. In terms of set-up, we will probably start the weekend from where we ended testing, before we try anything different. My body is OK after my Donington falls, and the physiotherapy I have had has worked well, so I'm ready to race.”
Team-mate
Noriyuki Haga, meanwhile, is also keen to get back to winning ways at Vallelunga after a disastrous round last time out. Retiring with mechanical problems in the first race, Haga went on to be disqualified midway through the second race for ‘ignoring' a drive-thru penalty.
“I go into the Vallelunga race ready to score more points. Donington didn't turn out well, but I am determined to make a good raceday this weekend. We have tested at Vallelunga already this year, so that will help us to find good settings for the track.”
