The signs are looking very, very good for Beowulf Racing as they
complete the first of four days at Valencia today for what will be the
squad’s final test session before their season starts in April. All
three riders confirmed themselves happy with their progress around the
2.5-mile Ricardo Tomo circuit despite having to deal with large
remnants of oil still lying around the track following an engine blow-
up by another rider yesterday.

Dan Linfoot (European Superstock 600) has continued to fine-tune the
suspension settings of his machine following earlier progress at
Cartagena last month. Additional work is being done to the electronics
of his YZF-R6 Yamaha this evening.

Gino Rea (European Superstock 600) is delighted to already be lapping
1.5 seconds faster than he managed in last year’s podium-finishing
race. The fact that he had to use his number two machine today has
only added to his confidence.

Pat McDougall (British Supersport Cup) described his day as
"Brilliant" after lopping 1.5 seconds from his lap times during
today’s three sessions. He will be testing new brakes pads tomorrow to
cure a problem with chatter which he experienced today.

All three riders are currently lapping in the 1.43 and 1.42-second
zone. They are chasing lap records of 1.42.628 in the Superstock class
and 1.38.644 in the Supersport category (this was unofficially
bettered in a WSB-backed test session at the track last week). Even
the threat of rain tomorrow has failed to dampen their spirits - all
three are hoping it will wash the last remnants of oil from the circuit.