first race, Andotrans first victory for Team Torrentó
The starting pistol to the Spanish Cetelem Superbike Championship (ESBK) It has given this weekend, 13 Y 14 of April, at the Circuito de Jerez.
After spring training, Also in this circuit, the team came prepared to play a good weekend at Jerez.
In the qualifying practice on Saturday, the two new team riders got their position on the starting grid: Oscar Gutierrez took the pole position and Sander Kroeze got the second output line, staying with the sixth.
Supersport race, category in which it competes Andotrans Team Torrentó, It was played on Sunday at 15 hours and a 16 round, marked by an increase in the temperature of the asphalt over previous days.
Gutiérrez, coming in first place, He has managed to stay with the lead throughout the race and taking away up 6,5 seconds with the second pilot, has managed to win the title of winner in the first round of the season. Kroeze, making a good start, has gone from sixth to fourth and has retained its position until the end, being in the second pilot group fighting for the podium.
Thus, Oscar Gutierrez gets the first 25 Championship points and Sander sum Kroeze 13 the classification.
Ferran Torrentó | Team Manager
"I am very happy about how we started the season. This weekend, both the team and the drivers, We have worked very well.
The race with Oscar it was perfect, It is great to start the championship with 25 points. Now we have to keep working on the same line, each race and predicted that awaits us a great year.
So it refers to Sander, We are surprised and very pleased with his progress and I think will make great performances this year. Thanks to all sponsors, a Andotrans, Michelin for the great work they have done and all the people who support us. Now only you have to work hard for the next race!”
Oscar Gutierrez | RACE: WINNER!
“I'm very happy with how it has gone for the weekend, we believe that Wednesday would be fine and it has been. It was a weekend very round, maintaining concentration during all sessions and working hard for the race. In the race, making a good start and maintaining the concentration during 16 round, I managed to stay first and win. Finally, to thank the team because every day they have worked hard for me and to have the perfect bike. also thank the sponsors, family and all the people who support me because without them none of this would be possible.”
Sander Kroeze #36 | RACE: 4
"It's been a good weekend, I have progressed as they were advancing sessions and am very happy.
In the race, I made a good start, passing two riders in the first few corners. After a few laps, I felt discomfort in my right arm and I could not continue with the position, with what I have been back two places behind, but I've recovered and I finished in 4th place.
I want to thank the team for all the work done these days and also my sponsors, family and people who follow me for all your support. See you in Barcelona!”
