The fourth round of the Championship Superbike Cetelem Spain (ESBK) It was held this weekend, 27 Y 28 de julio, in the circuit Motorland, Aragon.
This time, the team has worked focusing on the Catalan rider, Oscar Gutierrez. Sander Kroeze has not participated in this double manga because it coincided with a round of the German Championship Speed (IDM); competition where it occupies the 3rd position of the provisional ratings.
Gutierrez got the pole position with a time of 1:56,070 in Aragon circuit, that it would be better for both races this weekend. The pilot reached Sunday's race with the idea of clinching the second consecutive victory of the weekend, after winning the race that took place during the day yesterday and with it enlarged its distance in the lead, with 32 points more than the runner.
At 14:00 today has been given the go-ahead to the race that would mean the championship Ecuador. As in yesterday's race, a fight between 4 first places has marked the competition. Gutierrez, He has maintained the head of the race in the early laps, but soon after, they have taken the position, renegándolo to 3rd place from where, in the second part of the race with good pace, He has won the 2nd place on the penultimate lap. Finally, He has been on the podium in 3rd place, adding up 16 championship points and increasing its leadership 23 points away.
Ferran Torrentó | Team Manager:
"I'm happy with today's result, finishing third. During the race, It took us quite pass Quero and when we were in second position closing the gap to Pons, Alcoba has happened in the last lap. Although we have seen the victory near, finish with a podium is a good result and, even so, we go more leaders than we. I want to congratulate the whole team for the work of these days and to thank Andotrans, Michelin and all the sponsors who give us their trust. "
Oscar Gutierrez #99 | RACE: 3
"I am very happy because we go more leaders Motorland. We arrived with a mentality of trying to win in both races because we knew it was a very important weekend for the championship. At the start of today's race, I have suffered enough, but in the second part I found my rhythm, focusing on reaching the top spot, but it was not to be and I finished third. Even so, I'm happy to add 16 championship points. We will continue well!”
