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Marco concludes successful Phillip Island test.
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03/12
2008
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The Kawasaki Racing Team today concluded a successful three-day test at the Phillip Island circuit in Australia, with the three riders clocking up more than 150 laps of the 4.445km track, despite less than ideal weather conditions.
Marco worked hard with his new crew on the set-up of his Ninja ZX-RR today, as well as doing some long runs around the 4.455km Phillip Island circuit in support of Bridgestone’s test and development programme.
Our rider, who completed 79 laps, made changes to the chassis and suspension settings on his Ninja ZX-RR, and declared himself happy with the results, after setting a best time of 1′31.8 at the end of the third and final day of testing.
The annual six-week winter test ban comes into force from 1st December, with the result that the Kawasaki Racing Team will not be able to continue their development testing programme until they return to the Phillip Island circuit in January 2009. However, the data collected during these three days at the Australian circuit will allow Kawasaki’s engineers in Japan to continue the development of the 2009 Ninja ZX-RR throughout the test ban period.

8 Comments a “Marco concludes successful Phillip Island test.”

  1. mandy wrote:

    so happy that you have started to find your form. cant wait for new season to start. happy christmas and a brill new year. xx



    13:38
    06/12
    2008
  2. Tim wrote:

    Good to see you’re climbing back in the saddle… And 1′31.8 is already faster than 2008. You’ll always be my favorite rider Marco!

    Next year, champ!!! :-D

    greetz and happy carving….



    17:01
    13/12
    2008
  3. vivien33 wrote:

    Have u heard about kawasaki leaving MotoGP! They aint got the money for 2009 caused by the world finance situation…
    I’ve been crying for hours….That cant be true…my lil racing world is braking down…:-(



    23:01
    30/12
    2008
  4. silverstar wrote:

    I am really hoping all this stuff about Kawasaki leaving is just speculation. This is like a nightmare!! This is not the way things are meant to be. We are all thinking of you Marco and hopefully still see you on the green machine. Stay positive and remember your still the best.



    22:24
    02/01
    2009
  5. marion wrote:

    Viven its not good news.Marcos manager comments on autosport.com
    I hope Aspar can save him!
    After speaking to you marco at the nec it was nice to hear that you were happy with your one and only test on the kawasaki.
    2008 was bad,2009 can only get better.
    I hope Aspar can save you Marco.
    CIAO Marion.



    14:33
    04/01
    2009
  6. vivien33 wrote:

    have u heard the new story of Gresini…he wants marco riding in Team Scot with the material of gresini….
    Honda would be good for marco!!!!!



    15:26
    04/01
    2009
  7. Tim wrote:

    Hmmmm….. It’s been awfuly quiet around you Marco… What is the final conclusion for 2009? I can’t find any information anymore on any of the sites. :-(
    Every day I’m checking the entire internet, hoping to find a message from you or your management…
    Privateer, Kawasaki, Honda, taking a break in 2009, WSBK? Whatever you decide… We’re still behind you.

    Ciao Marco!



    11:53
    07/02
    2009
  8. indra wrote:

    i give you salute marco, keep on fighting..because we are still with you…



    06:44
    09/03
    2009

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