domenica 31 agosto 2014

Umbrella girl...

model Faye-Evette





from facebook page

nice pics...






Mountain...

Cadwell Park





from Christophe Ponsson official facebook page

porn...

BB3, obviously
:-)





not good weekend...

TEAM ALSTARE JUNIOR BIMOTA UPBEAT DESPITE TOUGH WEEKEND

Team Alstare Junior Bimota arrived at Cadwell Park circuit for the first time this weekend and were once again faced with the difficult task of learning a new track in a short time. Cadwell park – often described as a mini Nurburgring – is one of the most demanding tracks in the British Superbike Championship and is hard to learn at the best of times but, just to make life a bit more difficult, Team Alstare Junior Bimota were also forced to face varying weather conditions today. Although the results weren’t particularly noteworthy, the team are thoroughly enjoying the atmosphere and ambiance that the British Superbike Championship provides and gaining experience each time out.



Christophe Ponsson

Race1: DNF (9 laps), Race 2: DNF (0 laps)

”When I first arrived and saw the track, I couldn’t believe my eyes! It seemed that I had to go up and down a mountain and it also felt very small and not very wide. Going out for the first time was a real eye-opener and I couldn’t believe how fast my competitors were going and the way they used the white lines in the dry. All tracks demand knowledge, but to go round Cadwell fast, you have to have many, many laps under your belt. And there’s not that much time to learn the track, because qualifying starts on the second day.

I crashed after five laps in the first practice when I went on to the grass and that meant that my time on the circuit was limited, as I couldn’t do both sessions. On the second day, I managed to knock more than two seconds off my lap time and we were all much happier.

The first race started dry, but then the rain came down and made things even more difficult. We were all on slicks and just kept going even though it was getting more and more tricky with every lap. I managed nine laps before crashing and the race was red-flagged not long after because of the rain. I started race 2, which was wet, but everything felt wrong, so I pulled out almost immediately.

Despite the weather there were a lot of spectators and we were knocked out by the welcome we received throughout the weekend and the wonderful atmosphere. It has been the same at all three races we’ve done so far and we’re really looking forward to next races. Donington is up next and although it will be yet another new track, I don’t think it will be as hard to learn as Cadwell or Oulton Park. It’s a bigger track and wider, so I think I will be able to get on with it a lot better.”

giovedì 28 agosto 2014

end of game?

BIMOTA DECIDES TO REORGANIZE ITS RACING PROGRAM
Rimini, August 27, 2014 - Bimota decides to not deploy its BB3 EVO in the last three rounds of the Superbike World Championship.
Bimota committed itself till the last minute to produce the needed bikes to obtain the approval for the races. Today Bimota has already assembled and delivered the first 30 bikes; available at stock there is everything to complete the 95 bikes left (with requests of purchase for the main part of these) and has obtained the necessary guarantees required by BMW for the delivery of the missing engines. Maybe 6/8 more weeks would have been sufficient to obtain the 125 requested bikes.
"We’ve been working very hard" – states Daniele Longoni, General Manager of Bimota - "and we will continue to work this way to complete the production and to be ready for the next season".
The BB3 project was presented just a year ago and yet it did everyone speak incredibly of if since the beginning. Indisputable merit of the competence of the Bimota technical staff who has designed and developed a bike born with the 'pedigree' and of the experience of the Francis Battà's Team Alstare that has adapted the bike and made it competitive and winning in the races. The extraordinary riders Ayrton Badovini and Christian Iddon won 16 podiums and 5 wins in 16 races.
The results obtained have generated important orders of the entire range of Bimota bikes to an unexpected level. All of this has required an extraordinary commitment to satisfy customers in every part of the world in an optimal way, respecting the delivery schedule and above all, the quality and the handmade care that since always distinguishes the company.
"As new owners" – says Marco Chiancianesi, President of Bimota - "only 10 months after the change of management we have accepted this new challenge and brought back to competitions an historic and important brand. We are proud of this". It's sorry to leave the championship, given the commitment of everyone involved, the important investments made and the results obtained; in a virtual standings of the EVO bikes, Bimota at the moment would score in the second position with Ayrton Badovini. However feelings and passion since always have the "heart throw beyond the hurdle" and Bimota has done this and will continue to do so with all of its staff. The augury is that the true fans in the motorcycle's world may well understand the reasons behind this decision.
The following few months of 2014 will be used to prepare the necessary conditions in relation to the new regulation of the SBK and still to be competitive at the beginning of the next season.
Bimota would want to truly thank the FIM, Dorna, the Alstare Team and the riders for the important support, all the suppliers, the sponsors, the other manufacturers and of course the many caring fans who have always showed their appreciation.
Bimota will schedule a future meeting with FIM and Dorna, as soon as the numbers required will be reached.
A goodbye to competitions soon.


BIMOTA DECIDE DI RIORGANIZZARE IL PIANO SPORTIVO
Rimini, 27 agosto 2014 – Bimota decide di non schierare le sue BB3 EVO negli ultimi tre round del Campionato del Mondo SBK.
Bimota si è impegnata fino all’ultimo per produrre le moto necessarie ad ottenere l’omologazione alle gare. Ad oggi ha già assemblato e consegnato le prime 30 moto; ha a disposizione in magazzino il materiale per realizzare le ulteriori 95 moto (con richieste di vendita per una buona parte di queste) ed ha ottenuto le garanzie necessarie richieste da BMW per la consegna dei motori mancanti. Probabilmente ulteriori 6/8 settimane sarebbero state sufficienti ad ottenere le 125 moto richieste.
“Abbiamo lavorato duramente” – dichiara Daniele Longoni, Direttore Generale di Bimota – “e continueremo a farlo per completare la produzione ed essere pronti per la prossima stagione”.
Il progetto BB3 é stato presentato nemmeno un anno fa eppure ha fatto incredibilmente parlare di sè da subito. Merito Indiscutibile della competenza del personale tecnico Bimota che ha progettato e sviluppato una moto nata con ‘pedigree’ e dell’esperienza del Team Alstare di Francis Battà che ha adattato la moto e l’ha resa competitiva e vincente in gara. Gli straordinari piloti Ayrton Badovini e Christian Iddon hanno infatti conquistato 16 podi e 5 vittorie in 16 gare.
I risultati ottenuti hanno generato importanti ordini di tutta la gamma Bimota ad un livello inaspettato. Tutto questo ha richiesto un impegno straordinario per servire la clientela di ogni parte del mondo in modo ottimale, rispettando i tempi di consegna e soprattutto la qualità e la cura sartoriale che da sempre contraddistingue l’azienda.
“Come nuovi proprietari” - dice Marco Chiancianesi, Presidente della Bimota - “a solo 10 mesi dal cambio di gestione abbiamo accettato questa nuova sfida e riportato un marchio storico ed importante alle competizioni. Ne siamo orgogliosi”. Di certo dispiace molto uscire dal campionato, visto l’impegno da parte di tutti, gli importanti investimenti fatti ed i risultati ottenuti; in una classifica virtuale della EVO infatti la Bimota in questo momento occuperebbe la seconda posizione assoluta con Ayrton Badovini. Tuttavia il sentimento e la passione da sempre fanno “lanciare il cuore oltre l’ostacolo” e questo Bimota lo ha fatto e continuerà a farlo insieme a tutto il proprio staff. L’augurio è che i veri appassionati del mondo motociclistico potranno ben comprendere le ragioni di questa decisione.
Questi ultimi mesi dell’anno verranno utilizzati per preparare le condizioni necessarie in relazione alle nuove regole del Campionato del Mondo SBK ed essere ancora competitivi all’inizio della prossima stagione.
Bimota ci tiene a ringraziare la FIM, la Dorna, il Team ed i propri piloti per l’importante supporto, i fornitori, gli sponsor le altre case costruttrici ed i tantissimi tifosi appassionati che non hanno mai fatto mancare i loro attestati di stima.
Verrà fissato un prossimo incontro con FIM e DORNA, non appena conseguite le numeriche omologative richieste. Un arrivederci alle competizioni a presto.



lunedì 25 agosto 2014

Kimono...






by 1.bp.blogspot.com

Race a Cadwell Park...


1 46 Tommy BRIDEWELL GBR Yamaha - Milwaukee Yamaha 10 15:02.868 86.92 1:29.082 3

2 67 Shane BYRNE GBR Kawasaki - Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki 10 15:02.873 0.005 0.005 86.92 1:29.033 3

3 9 Chris WALKER GBR Kawasaki - Lloyds British GBmoto Kawasaki 10 15:04.099 1.231 1.226 86.80 1:29.432 3

4 3 Josh BROOKES AUS Yamaha - Milwaukee Yamaha 10 15:04.207 1.339 0.108 86.79 1:29.068 6

5 12 Josh WATERS AUS Suzuki - Tyco Suzuki 10 15:04.650 1.782 0.443 86.75 1:29.167 3

6 60 Peter HICKMAN GBR Honda - RAF Reserves Honda 10 15:05.265 2.397 0.615 86.69 1:29.105 3

7 4 Dan LINFOOT GBR Kawasaki - Quattro Plant Kawasaki 10 15:05.338 2.470 0.073 86.68 1:29.224 8

8 10 Jon KIRKHAM GBR Kawasaki - Halsall Bike Gear 10 15:05.637 2.769 0.299 86.65 1:29.387 8

9 5 Stuart EASTON GBR Kawasaki - Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki 10 15:09.678 6.810 4.041 86.27 1:29.624 9

10 75 Glen RICHARDS AUS Kawasaki - Anvil Hire TAG Racing 10 15:14.721 11.853 5.043 85.79 1:29.719 3

11 27 James WESTMORELAND GBR BMW - Buildbase BMW Motorrad 10 15:21.702 18.834 6.981 85.14 1:30.255 8

12 15 Ben WILSON GBR Kawasaki - Gearlink Kawasaki 10 15:23.403 20.535 1.701 84.99 1:30.604 8

13 21 John HOPKINS USA Suzuki - Tyco Suzuki 10 15:27.011 24.143 3.608 84.65 1:30.770 9

14 24 Patric MUFF SUI BMW - Bathams Prize Winning Ales 10 15:27.241 24.373 0.230 84.63 1:30.584 9

15 43 Howie MAINWARING GBR Kawasaki - Quattro Plant Kawasaki 10 15:29.527 26.659 2.286 84.43 1:30.497 6

16 101 Gary MASON GBR Kawasaki - Tsingtao WK Kawasaki 10 15:29.633 26.765 0.106 84.42 1:30.813 9

17 56 John INGRAM GBR Kawasaki - Morello Racing 10 15:32.773 29.905 3.140 84.13 1:31.143 8

18 40 Martin JESSOPP GBR BMW - RidersMotorcycles.com BMW 10 15:33.464 30.596 0.691 84.07 1:31.731 3

19 11 Michael RUTTER GBR BMW - Bathams Prize Winning Ales 10 15:33.924 31.056 0.460 84.03 1:31.044 8

20 45 Rhalf LO TURCO BRA Kawasaki - SBKcity Kawasaki 9 14:20.645 1 Lap 1 Lap 82.06 1:33.920 2



NOT CLASSIFIED

DNF 7 Barry BURRELL GBR Kawasaki - Team WD40 9 13:55.715 1 Lap 84.51 1:30.118 8

DNF 123 Christophe PONSSON FRA Bimota - Alstare Junior Team 9 14:08.900 1 Lap 13.185 83.20 1:32.598 7

DNF 64 Aaron ZANOTTI GBR Suzuki - GGH / STEL Suzuki 7 11:34.042 3 Laps 2 Laps 79.15 1:36.579 3

DNF 23 Ryuichi KIYONARI JPN BMW - Buildbase BMW Motorrad 5 7:34.177 5 Laps 2 Laps 86.39 1:28.796 3

DNF 88 Scott SMART GBR Kawasaki - Anvil Hire TAG Racing 5 7:50.224 5 Laps 16.047 83.45 1:31.772 3



FASTEST LAP

23 Ryuichi KIYONARI JPN BMW - Buildbase BMW Motorrad 3 1:28.796 88.38 mph 142.23 kph






 
 

the pics took from facebook is the point of Posson's crash

QP a Cadwell Park...

1 67 Shane BYRNE GBR Kawasaki - Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki 1:27.066 1:26.566 1:26.017

2 23 Ryuichi KIYONARI JPN BMW - Buildbase BMW Motorrad 1:27.211 1:27.170 1:26.921

3 46 Tommy BRIDEWELL GBR Yamaha - Milwaukee Yamaha 1:27.963 1:28.092 1:27.681

4 9 Chris WALKER GBR Kawasaki - Lloyds British GBmoto Kawasaki 1:28.290 1:27.948 1:27.717

5 60 Peter HICKMAN GBR Honda - RAF Reserves Honda 1:28.232 1:28.010 1:27.771

6 12 Josh WATERS AUS Suzuki - Tyco Suzuki 1:28.831 1:28.214 1:27.977

7 10 Jon KIRKHAM GBR Kawasaki - Halsall Bike Gear 1:28.523 1:28.148 1:27.995

8 21 John HOPKINS USA Suzuki - Tyco Suzuki 1:28.437 1:28.154 1:28.054

9 4 Dan LINFOOT GBR Kawasaki - Quattro Plant Kawasaki 1:28.442 1:28.147 1:28.214

10 3 Josh BROOKES AUS Yamaha - Milwaukee Yamaha 1:27.472 1:27.099 -

11 7 Barry BURRELL GBR Kawasaki - Team WD40 1:28.756 1:28.218

12 88 Scott SMART GBR Kawasaki - Anvil Hire TAG Racing 1:28.872 1:28.285

13 43 Howie MAINWARING GBR Kawasaki - Quattro Plant Kawasaki 1:28.532 1:28.290

14 5 Stuart EASTON GBR Kawasaki - Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki 1:28.975 1:28.497

15 40 Martin JESSOPP GBR BMW - RidersMotorcycles.com BMW 1:28.677 1:28.505

16 27 James WESTMORELAND GBR BMW - Buildbase BMW Motorrad 1:28.575 1:28.569

17 11 Michael RUTTER GBR BMW - Bathams Prize Winning Ales 1:28.771 1:28.702

18 15 Ben WILSON GBR Kawasaki - Gearlink Kawasaki 1:28.724 1:29.170

19 75 Glen RICHARDS AUS Kawasaki - Anvil Hire TAG Racing 1:29.065

20 24 Patric MUFF SUI BMW - Bathams Prize Winning Ales 1:29.186

21 101 Gary MASON GBR Kawasaki - Tsingtao WK Kawasaki 1:29.307

22 77 James ELLISON GBR Kawasaki - Lloyds British GBmoto Kawasaki 1:29.327

23 56 John INGRAM GBR Kawasaki - Morello Racing 1:29.543

24 123 Christophe PONSSON FRA Bimota - Alstare Junior Team 1:30.948

25 64 Aaron ZANOTTI GBR Suzuki - GGH / STEL Suzuki 1:31.037

26 45 Rhalf LO TURCO BRA Kawasaki - SBKcity Kawasaki 1:32.196

27 303 Keith FARMER GBR Kawasaki - PR Racing Kawasaki -
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
pics from facebook

FP3 a Cadwell Park...

1 23 Ryuichi KIYONARI JPN BMW - Buildbase BMW Motorrad 1:27.436 8 25 89.75

2 3 Josh BROOKES AUS Yamaha - Milwaukee Yamaha 1:27.446 17 18 0.010 0.010 89.74

3 67 Shane BYRNE GBR Kawasaki - Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki 1:27.693 11 11 0.257 0.247 89.49

4 60 Peter HICKMAN GBR Honda - RAF Reserves Honda 1:28.032 24 24 0.596 0.339 89.15

5 46 Tommy BRIDEWELL GBR Yamaha - Milwaukee Yamaha 1:28.034 17 18 0.598 0.002 89.14

6 7 Barry BURRELL GBR Kawasaki - Team WD40 1:28.045 13 19 0.609 0.011 89.13

7 10 Jon KIRKHAM GBR Kawasaki - Halsall Bike Gear 1:28.319 11 13 0.883 0.274 88.86

8 9 Chris WALKER GBR Kawasaki - Lloyds British GBmoto Kawasaki 1:28.444 19 19 1.008 0.125 88.73

9 4 Dan LINFOOT GBR Kawasaki - Quattro Plant Kawasaki 1:28.740 4 4 1.304 0.296 88.43

10 12 Josh WATERS AUS Suzuki - Tyco Suzuki 1:28.925 21 23 1.489 0.185 88.25

11 21 John HOPKINS USA Suzuki - Tyco Suzuki 1:28.972 14 19 1.536 0.047 88.20

12 24 Patric MUFF SUI BMW - Bathams Prize Winning Ales 1:28.990 10 18 1.554 0.018 88.19

13 40 Martin JESSOPP GBR BMW - RidersMotorcycles.com BMW 1:29.105 13 18 1.669 0.115 88.07

14 43 Howie MAINWARING GBR Kawasaki - Quattro Plant Kawasaki 1:29.110 18 18 1.674 0.005 88.07

15 27 James WESTMORELAND GBR BMW - Buildbase BMW Motorrad 1:29.179 23 23 1.743 0.069 88.00

16 15 Ben WILSON GBR Kawasaki - Gearlink Kawasaki 1:29.185 19 20 1.749 0.006 87.99

17 77 James ELLISON GBR Kawasaki - Lloyds British GBmoto Kawasaki 1:29.225 9 9 1.789 0.040 87.95

18 5 Stuart EASTON GBR Kawasaki - Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki 1:29.231 13 20 1.795 0.006 87.95

19 88 Scott SMART GBR Kawasaki - Anvil Hire TAG Racing 1:29.358 20 20 1.922 0.127 87.82

20 11 Michael RUTTER GBR BMW - Bathams Prize Winning Ales 1:29.501 13 17 2.065 0.143 87.68

21 101 Gary MASON GBR Kawasaki - Tsingtao WK Kawasaki 1:29.716 10 19 2.280 0.215 87.47

22 56 John INGRAM GBR Kawasaki - Morello Racing 1:29.919 19 22 2.483 0.203 87.27

23 75 Glen RICHARDS AUS Kawasaki - Anvil Hire TAG Racing 1:30.127 5 5 2.691 0.208 87.07

24 123 Christophe PONSSON FRA Bimota - Alstare Junior Team 1:31.436 20 23 4.000 1.309 85.83

25 64 Aaron ZANOTTI GBR Suzuki - GGH / STEL Suzuki 1:31.531 6 9 4.095 0.095 85.74

26 45 Rhalf LO TURCO BRA Kawasaki - SBKcity Kawasaki 1:32.802 14 19 5.366 1.271 84.56