The Andotrans Team Torrentó wins the second race of the championship
The last weekend in May has played the second race of Cetelem Spain Championship Superbike (ESBK) at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalonia. The Andotrans Torrentó Team had won the race at the Circuit de Jerez with Oscar Gutierrez and get a 4th position with Sander Kroeze, thus classifying them in the championship.
Training of the day on Thursday disputed normally, but on Friday, rain was present at all outputs to track. In the last session of the same day, Sander Kroeze suffered a fall, although no physical consequences for him.
Saturday, 25 of May, the pilots were getting the positions for the starting grid in the second qualifying session, because the first session was marked by water on asphalt. Gutiérrez, It was done with the Pole Position time 1:49,235 Y Kroeze remained with the position number 30 for Sunday's race.
Sunday at 13 hours, It has been output to the second round of ESBK. Gutiérrez, staying with a 3rd position in the first corner, He has regained the lead after the first round and has managed to stay in it, clinching victory at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, the second race of the championship. Kroeze, departing from the tail, He has managed to overtake 12 pilots and has remained at the 18th position over the competition; but lacking 5 round, He has had to retire due to mechanical failure. Thus, Oscar Gutiérrez reaffirms its leadership with 50 points in the provisional rankings.
Ferran Torrentó | Team Manager:
"I am happy with the result, although I feel bad that Sander has not been able to finish the race because it has been a difficult weekend for him. With good start and the pace wearing, It was a shame he had to leave by a mechanical problem. The championship has only made to start, the whole team are very confident in it and know it's a fast driver, so we are sure you will do great performances this season.
a Oscar I can only congratulate, He has managed very well the weekend and career. Is the second consecutive race we won with him and that reflects the great work we are doing together. I want to thank, once again, a Andotrans, Michelin and all other sponsors. And all the people who came to support us in our 'home race'. Thank you all!»
Oscar Gutierrez #99 | RACE: WINNER!
"It's been a good weekend! In the first timed I not want to risk in the wet, but in the second I decided to get pole position and I did.
Being sincere, I have not had a good start, but I caught pace to overtake other drivers and stay in first place. once again, the team worked great this weekend, the perfect bike to do a good job. I want to thank all the sponsors and, especially, people who came out to support the circuit. Thank you very much to all, See you in Valencia!”.
Sander Kroeze #36 | RACE: NOT QUALIFIED
"This weekend has been pretty hard for me, especially after falling in the final practice session. I have suffered much rain, having to start the race from behind. I think I made a good start, but unfortunately I had to leave the competition by a technical problem. It is a pity, But I know that next time we'll be there!”.
