WSBK » Camier hungry for more podium joy at Portimao

19 September 2012
'There has been a lot of congratulations after Nurburgring and it's been great for the team because it's been a tough season...now we're hoping we'll keep progressing and end the season on the up' - Leon Camier
Camier hungry for more podium joy at Portimao
Leon Camier will attempt to carry the momentum from his stunning podium finish in Germany into the penultimate round of the World Superbike Championship at Portimao this weekend.

The FIXI Crescent Suzuki rider made a breakthrough on the GSX-R1000 at the Nurburgring as he sealed the team's maiden rostrum result in the championship and the British rider is hungry for more of the same in Portugal on Sunday.

“There has been a lot of congratulations after Nurburgring and it's been great for the team because it's been a tough season, but a result like that makes up for the hard times before,” he said.

“Now, we're hoping we'll keep progressing and end the season on the up.

“I've always liked the Portimao circuit and my race pace has been pretty good there, even if my qualification has not.

“It's pretty hard to get a good bike set-up there because of all the changes of direction and elevation but, once you know where you are going, you can put in good laps,” he added.

“I'm not sure how the FIXI Crescent Suzuki is going to go round there, because the track is very different to the Nurburgring, but I'm sure the boys and I will sort the bike out as best we can.”


Tagged as: Nürburgring , Leon Camier , Portimao , Crescent Suzuki
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Joeski

September 20, 2012 4:46 AM

I am happy for Leon. i believe he has the ability but right now lacks the equipment. Either way he and the suzuki are improving and hope this continues. With that said, I am a Hopper fan and I am starting to worry that he has lost the plot. Something is not quite right. When Hopper is comfortable on a bike he rides well but this year has just been way below what I expected. Granted, the bike is not up to it but I thought consistent top tens would be possible for Hopper...I guess not. Wonder if Crescent will re-sign John for next year? I think Camier is a shoe in based on performance.


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