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Suzuki GRANDys Poznan Qualifying Report
Team of Suzuki GRANDys Duo already finished first qualification day before the fifth round of Polish Road Racing Championships in Poznań.
Gwen Giabanni (Superstock 1000 – first position):
Today is a very successful day. Me and my mechanics are going to good way and I think that tomorrow we can be faster. Andy from beginning imposed a very fast pace and I think that on Sunday we will fight about a victory in GRANDys Duo FORMULA X-Treme classification.
Kenny Foray (Superstock 600 – first position):
Once again I was driving very fast and I want to win tomorrow race. But for this weekend the most important is to get a title so this is my objective.
Andy Meklau (Superbike – first position):
This is my first time in Poland but everything look magnificently. Race track is nice, very technical. On first free training we have little technical problems and for recognize the racing track I had to use my team colleague Mariusz machine. I made few rounds and it was enough for know the track configuration. Later in qualifications I made ten rounds from which I’m very happy. Tomorrow we must make few little changes in my motorcycle and I think that I can improve results for one second or maybe more. Team welcomed me very warmly and from begin our cooperate is getting very good so I believe that on Sunday we will have occasion to show our capabilities .
Marcin Rutkowski (GSX-R 1000 Cup – twelve position):
After my yesterday very dangerous looking fall, which was finished spectacular fire of my motorcycle today I make only few rounds to qualificate for race. My mechanics was working very hard all night in order to ensure me start so I would like to thank them for this. I would like also thank Mrs. Beata Maas (championships doctor) who together with Olek Krawczyński using their knowledge and practical skills help me start in competitions. State of my health don’t allowed me to fight for the best positions but tomorrow I will show what I can afford to.
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