RESULT:
1st 34'53.995 J. Teuchert GER (Wilbers Suspension),
2nd 34'54.006 A. Pitt AUS (Fuchs Kawasaki),
3rd 34'54.011 J. Whitham GBR (Yamaha Belgarda),
11th 35'07.706 Kevin Curtain, AUS (BKM Honda),
12th 35'30.428 Cristiano Migliorati, ITA (BKM Honda).

CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS:
1 Wilbers Suspension 113 points,
2 Yamaha Belgarda 109 points,
3 Fuchs Kawasaki 100 points,
4 BKM Honda 86 points.

Weather: Hot and sunny, 31 C.
Track: Dry, 50 C.

RACE:

An 11th place finish from the Australian Kevin Curtain, the first Michelin tyre rider to cross the line, was complimented by Cristiano Migliorati's 12th place. The two solid finishes, both within the points, has placed the BKM Honda Racing Team in fourth place in the Supersport World Championship with 86 points.

Kevin Curtain who had been dealt a very rough hand this weekend after losing track time due to some technical problems was pleased with his result of 11th place. The Australian got a great start, considering his qualifying position. He stayed with Foret and Kellner and they pulled away from the following competitors. He maintained a consistent and safe 11th position exchanging places with Foret and Kellner who eventually finished just ahead of him.
Kevin comments: "I was very optimistic about getting in the top ten after qualifying in 20th place, so I have to be happy with my result. I knew I was quite safe where I was and didn't need to look round, it was Casoli who was the only one who came past and really pulled away. I was able to stay with the riders in front, catching them on the brakes but to try any overtaking manoeuvres could have jeopardised getting a finish, we're riding that hard.

The Italian BKM rider, Cristiano Migliorati, finished behind Kevin in 12th place. Proving again his ability to ride a storming race coming through from 26th to take the flag in 12th place. He knows he is able to be a front runner and was held back this weekend by his disappointing qualifying times.
Cristiano comments: "I am happy but frustrated I know I can ride a good race. I want to prove my ability and it's simple I need to be faster in qualifying. It was good to come through the pack but imagine what I could do with a higher qualifying position. I know in what direction I need to go and although I don't like Oschersleben (the next circuit) I know it and I usually go better at circuits I don't like, I am looking forward to testing and then building on what I have achieved.

Team Manager Michael Bartholemy was the first to congratulate both his riders on their performances. He knows they are both capable of running at the front but was satisfied with the result considering the obstacles they have had to overcome this weekend.
Michael comments: "They both rode well and I am happy with today's final result, they had an impossible task starting from so low down on the grid. I must also congratulate the team as a whole all have worked well to reach this outcome.

The BKM Honda Racing Team will leave the Kent circuit content with the two finishes and the fourth position they have held onto after a very trying weekend. The Supersport World Championship race was a great spectacle before the 122,000 record-breaking crowd at Brands Hatch. Going right down to the line, it required a photo finish to split the first two riders, proving again the close competition in this field. During the month between now and the next round in Germany the BKM Honda Racing Team will be working hard and testing doing all they can to make a come back and continue in their hunt for a Championship result.

QUALIFYING POSITIONS FOR THE RACE:

1st J. WHITHAM GBR (Yamaha Belgarda),
2nd 1'29.84 A. PITT AUS (Fuchs Kawasaki),
3rd F. FORET FRA (Ten Kate Honda),
20th 1'30.658 K. CURTAIN AUS (BKM HONDA),
26th 1'31.490 C.MIGLIORATI ITA (BKM HONDA).

Weather: Hot and sunny, 30 C.
Track: Dry, 50 C.

FREE PRACTICE:
All objectives were achieved during this morning's free practice with all technical problems resolved. Now the team and riders have a clear idea of how they can obtain their targets in the final qualifying session later today.

FINAL QUALIFYING:
BKM Honda's Australian rider Kevin Curtain took 20th place in today's final qualifying session and was the third qualified rider running Michelin tyres. He worked hard in the sweltering summer heat at Brands Hatch to finish within one second of pole position but the depth of field is of such high calibre that it has placed him on the fifth row.
Kevin comments: "It hasn't been an easy job today, trying to find 100th's to get a good position on the grid. I was pushing hard and the grip was great, the suspension is good and we believe we've got all the data to make the right set up for the race and the race is a whole new ball game. I'm not happy with my grid position but I am happy with my times and my qualifying lap I did alone without a tow, so I know I will go faster in the race."

Cristiano Migliorati qualified in 26th position he was very unlucky when in the crucial final 10 minutes of qualifying a stone damaged his radiator and he was forced to return to the garage. Although he was able to return to the circuit his flow had been interrupted and he was, as Kevin, unable to improve on his time he achieved in free practice.
Cristiano comments: "I am happy with the bike and the tyres but I was frustrated when my radiator was damaged, I know it was just bad luck but it came at a time when I needed to be on circuit as the last few minutes are prior importance. I am looking forward to an incident free race, I

Results Timed Practice First Session:

1 1'30.170 I. Macpherson GBR (Fuchs Kawasaki),
2 1'30.184 K. Fujiwara JPN (Suzuki Alstare Corona),
3 1'30.332 P. Riba ESP (Ten Kate Honda),
23 1'31.404 K. CURTAIN AUS (BKM HONDA),
31 1'32.390 C.MIGLIORATI ITA (BKM HONDA)

Weather: Sunny and dry, 27C. Track: Dry, 50 C.

PROBLEMS HINDERED PROGRESS IN THE SCORTCHING HEAT OF BRANDS HATCH.

Aiming to recover from a non-points scoring round at Misano the BKM Honda Racing Team returned to Europe and Brands Hatch to perform before an expected record breaking crowd.

FREE PRACTICE:
Unable to test at this demanding yet beautiful Kent circuit the team has tested on home ground to good results. Which is why they were very disappointed to be faced with some unexpected technical problems during the first free practice session this morning. This hindered the progress dramatically of both Cristiano Migliorati and Kevin Curtain with Kevin the most effected only able to complete 15 laps half the amount of his competitors. Kevin is however, confident that he can overcome any obstacles to prove again his ability to learn tracks quickly.

FRIDAY QUALIFYING:
This morning's problems resolved, the team still had a hard task ahead of them, and with the main objective to make up for lost time the pressure was on.

Kevin Curtain, fully recovered from his injury sustained at Misano had hoped to redeem the time he lost this morning and put in a good time in the fantastic conditions. His progress was again interrupted and he was forced to use his second bike. Kevin comments: "I need time on the track and now I'll have to play catch up. Even though I've done hardly any laps and even some of those were not clear, I got caught in bad traffic and an oil flag out was out for a majority of them, I am only a second behind pole time. So I'm looking forward to an incident free session when I can easily make up for the lost time. The front runners will struggle to go any faster so I'll be disappointed if I don't get into the top ten."

Cristiano Migliorati is disappointed but was able to find a set up he was happy with before further progress was halted. He comments: "I am happy with how the bike feels and I am confident that the team can overcome these problems to provide me with good machinery for tomorrow. I enjoy this circuit and I will come back fresh for tomorrows session."

Team Manager Michael Bartholemy could not believe his team's bad luck as they encountered further technical problems. But could feel content with the outcome considering the very trying situation he had had to overcome. He is assured by the confidence his riders have for tomorrows qualifying session and in his dedicated team of mechanics who will provide the riders with the machinery necessary to keep BKM at the forefront of this fiercely competitive class.