Aprilia’s Troy Corser made a strong statement in the opening round of the WSB championship today in Valencia, Spain. Despite a poor start in race one, he took a double victory and maximum points on the day. The Aprilia handled superbly last year, and it now appears to be making competitive horsepower. Look out.
Defending champion Colin Edwards (Honda) had a mediocre outing, finishing 6/4. Ducati’s Troy Bayliss (2/2) and Kawasaki’s Gregorio Lavilla (4/3) were second and third best on the day, respectively.
Race One – Final Results (Top 10)
1. Troy Corser (Aprilia) 2. Troy Bayliss (Ducati) 3. Ben Bostrom (Ducati) 4. Regis Laconi (Aprilia) 5. Gregorio Lavilla (Kawasaki) 6. Colin Edwards (Honda) 7. Pier-Francesco Chili (Suzuki) 8. Akira Yanagawa (Kawasaki) 9. Hitoyasu Izutsu (Kawasaki) 10. Robert Ulm (Ducati)
Race Two – Final Results (Top 10)
1. Troy Corser (Aprilia) 2. Troy Bayliss (Ducati) 3. Gregorio Lavilla (Kawasaki) 4. Colin Edwards (Honda) 5. Neil Hodgson (Ducati) 6. Akira Yanagawa (Kawasaki) 7. Pier-Francesco Chili (Suzuki) 8. Ruben Xaus (Ducati) 9. James Toseland (Ducati) 10. Stephane Chambon (Suzuki)
WSB Points Standings (Top 10)
1. Troy Corser (Aprilia) 50 pts. 2. Troy Bayliss (Ducati) 40 pts. 3. Gregorio Lavilla (Kawasaki) 27 pts. 4. Colin Edwards (Honda) 23 pts. 5. Akira Yanagawa (Kawasaki) 18 pts. 6. Pier-Francesco Chili (Suzuki) 18 pts. 7. Ben Bostrom (Ducati) 16 pts. 8. Regis Laconi (Aprilia) 13 pts. 9. Neil Hodgson (Ducati) 11 pts. 10. Stephane Chambon (Suzuki) 11 pts.
