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That Friday feeling…

Posted on July 29, 2011 by ducatigirl

Not a bad first day for the Althea boys at Silverstone. In STK 1000, Baroni and Giugliano finished 2nd and 3rd in free practice, before going on to close the afternoon’s first qualifying in 6th and 2nd respectively. SBK championship leader Carlos Checa quickly got to … Continue reading →

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A sunny Silverstone?!

Posted on July 28, 2011 by ducatigirl

Got to Silverstone about 11am this morning, and am now settled in the fancy air-conditioned press room in the pristine Wing of the new-look paddock. I have however just found the cafe’ that is attached to the press room, it’s going to be an … Continue reading →

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Early to rise

Posted on July 11, 2011 by ducatigirl

The alarm was set for 5am this morning, with an early flight out of Vienna but unfortunately we’re still waiting for the plane. I am not good early in the morning, especially when the reason for awaking is a crazily … Continue reading →

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Running behind

Posted on July 9, 2011 by ducatigirl

Not sure why but I feel like I’ve been chasing my tail all day! I’m normally much more organised but something threw me of course today. Anyway, just finished writing today’s releases, which wasn’t too much of a chore – it’s … Continue reading →

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Back to it…

Posted on July 7, 2011 by ducatigirl

I was lucky enough to be able to take a few days off while my parents came to stay but now we’re straight back into the thick of things. With translation and writing deadlines in the same week, I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Rain in Spain…

Posted on June 17, 2011 by ducatigirl

…. only joking! No rain to speak of, just dust and the scorching sun. Track temperatures were at 56 degrees this afternoon but this didn’t stop Althea Racing’s Checa from lapping with the best of them, to finish this afternoon’s first … Continue reading →

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Dusty desert

Posted on June 16, 2011 by ducatigirl

Anyone could be forgiven for thinking that we’ve made a return to Qatar. Is it hot? Yep. Is it dusty? Yep. Are we in the middle of nowhere? Yep. Has it rained yet this year? Doesn’t look like it! Carlos had … Continue reading →

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Doesn’t get better….

Posted on June 12, 2011 by ducatigirl

… than double win, double fast lap and new lap record! All in a day’s work for Carlos Checa at the Misano World Circuit. He extends his lead in the SBK championship to 72 points over second placed Biaggi, after 6 of 13 … Continue reading →

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Holding court

Posted on June 11, 2011 by ducatigirl

We just finished second qualifying and, with an amazing flying lap literally seconds from the end of the session, Carlos moved ahead of Biaggi, lowering his best time of yesterday by a further four tenths of a second! So top three … Continue reading →

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One down, one to go!

Posted on May 30, 2011 by ducatigirl

After the first handful of laps Carlos dominated race 1 to take the win 2.7 seconds ahead of not one, but TWO other Ducatis, in the shape of Smrz and Guintoli. Nothing better than a Ducati 1, 2, 3! On his way … Continue reading →

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