Spaniard Carlos Checa (Althea Racing) is even more enthusiastic about the upcoming round at new SBK track Motorland Aragon this week; having scored the double win at Misano last weekend, he heads to Spain with a 72 point lead in the classification.
The Althea Racing team's home track of Misano proved to be another successful hunting ground and Carlos snatched a full quota of 50 points which helped boost his championship advantage over second-placed Biaggi and third-placed Melandri. The Althea Racing team, under the guidance of Genesio Bevilacqua, has won eight of the twelve races run so far this season and has finished on the podium in a further two. All eyes will be on Carlos, in the form of his life, as he races at his home track of Aragon this weekend.
Although this will be the first race event to be hosted by Motorland, several riders have already tested at the track and during those tests Checa demonstrated his strength and determination, setting the fastest times on that particular day. The Spanish rider, who comes from Sant Fruitos de Bages, will understandably be looking for a win at Motorland this Sunday.
Althea's Superstock 1000 riders, Davide Giugliano and Lorenzo Baroni, will also be racing at Aragon. Davide, having won two of the three races held so far in 2011, leads the standings with a 17 point advantage.
Carlos Checa:
"I really liked the track when we tested there last winter and we now travel there in the best possible circumstances. It is a left-handed track and as you know I prefer those, though I'm also getting to grips with right-handers too! I'm really enthusiastic and happy to race in my home country. It's the first time that Superbikes come to Aragon and I would love to give the Spanish public two great races. Spanish interest in the SBK championship is on the rise and so I hope that this event can help promote the championship from a media point of view. I think the fans will really enjoy themselves this weekend. I thank everyone that has worked to make the Motorland Aragon event a reality."
[Press Release Courtesy of Althea Ducati]
