It will be the Portimao circuit in Portugal to close the 2008 season of World Superbike Championship. Drawing new construction measure 4692 meters with a clockwise rotation. The circus of derived from the series takes a baptism a structure that presents significant technical difficulties combined with a spectacular showing of the path configurations Pisteplan once.
The DFX Corse team will be present as usual with Karl Muggeridge, the first guide in this 2008 season, but the pilot will complement the Australian to be on the news this weekend. Confirming the line that has always prized young talents, the group will begin Venetian iridescent in the new flag of the Superbike champion: Luca Scassa. The agreement with the pilot Arezzo is currently linked to this round but there are some excellent opportunities that the sport can continue in optics 2009.
LUCA burglary - Arezzo 23/08/83 Start early to attend the world of engines following the dad who ran in the first cross and then in speed. A Magione's debut with a scooter and then from 2000 with the big wheels. According to the Challenge Aprilia 125 in 2001 (behind Dovizioso) is growing Rossini will see then that the leader in Italian Cup 600 Stock and Kawasaki Trophy in 2003, Since 2004 in Europe with the 1000 Stock grows and won numerous competitions. After Kawasaki and Yamaha arrived in Mv with whom he won the CIV in 2006 and Europe fight to the end for the title. In 2007, still riding the Italian brand is in the U.S. where he remains under SBK and Rookie of the year. He returned to Italy tricolor Superbike Champion 2008 bringing the Mv to win a title flag in the highest category of 4 stroke.
Luca Scassa - 'It is impossible to describe what I feel at this point because it is the culmination of a dream begun many years ago. The bike has always been for me an instrument of life and be able to win the title is not only a cause of great personal satisfaction but also for all those who over time have given me confidence. I want to thank the Honda team and the DFX for the opportunity in this last race of the season 2008. I try not strafare trying to understand a motorcycle but I do not know who has shown again and again to be able to aspire to top positions in the Superbike rainbow. The mere thought of running with the myths of category makes me stay longer in the skin, more reason to think that if this test Portuguese will be the last of a great champion who has written the history of this tournament: Troy Bayliss. I do not know Portimao, like my opponents, but was sure that I will 200% to win, stopwatch in hand, the confidence for the future. Thanks to all. "
Karl Muggeridge - "I am grateful to all the staff of Team DFX Corse that allowed me this season in 2008 in return for limestone scenes of the World Superbike Championship with half very competitive. Unfortunately things have not gone as we expected but I firmly believe we can close the championship with a performance of excellence. We paid the price of a new motorbike but we grew during the season bringing our CBR 1000 RR to compete on equal terms against fierce competition. I know that one race alone can not change things but I want a good result for all those who have worked with us. "
