Glenn Allerton, riding the Dynotech Maxima BMW HP4 collected
points in both races as a wildcard entry in Round 1 of the World
Superbike Championship last weekend.
Apart from some minor engine upgrades, the locally-prepared HP4
was in very standard trim. Although this created a disadvantage of
lower horsepower and higher weight than many of his rivals, this
was countered by greater corner speed and Allerton's intimate
knowledge of the track.
Allerton acquitted himself well over the weekend, only missing
Saturday's Superpole by one place and finishing a creditable 14thin
Race 1. In Race 2, he manoeuvred himself into an authoritative
position in the race following an earlier incident at MG Corner.
Allerton piloted the HP4 admirably on deteriorating tyres and
finished in 12th position, in front of the other wildcard and many
regular WSBK riders.
Allerton was both excited and delighted by the performance on
the weekend.
"This weekend has been an awesome experience, every rider's
dream is to compete against the best in the world. So much
preparation has gone into this weekend and I'm enormously proud of
our team's achievements. To earn world championship points was
fantastic", said Allerton.
General Manager - BMW Motorrad Australia, Tony Sesto, was also
delighted with the result.
"Glenn and the Dynotech Maxima BMW Team are to be congratulated
on the weekend. It was a fantastic achievement to race against the
best and gain World Championship points. The HP4 is a fantastic
motorcycle and I am looking forward to the Australian Superbike
season where Glenn's immense riding talent will showcase the bike's
potential," said Tony.
The team also produced some video clips on their WSBK Debut:
Friday Race Reports
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXX1OyMjt7Q
Saturday Race Report
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bsq3LBkPEsE
Sunday and FULL Race Report
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EozMslgWeus
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Mulgrave VIC 3170
Australia
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mailto: scott.croaker@bmw.com.au
Miles Davis
Marketing Manager Motorrad
783 Springvale Road
Mulgrave VIC 3170
Australia
Tel: +61 (3) 9264 4021
mailto: miles.davis@bmw.com.au