Yamaha Racing - WSS Channel

Parkes fifth after tough fight at new circuit

Sat, 2 Nov 2008 01:00:00 PM

After running in the leading pack for some of the 20-lap race at Portimao Broc Parkes (Yamaha World Supersport Team) could not stay in contention for the podium and finished fifth.

The Australian rider had been slowed by a crash which happened right in front of him and

Parkes second in qualifying at a dry Portimao

Sat, 1 Nov 2008 01:00:00 PM

Day two at the all-new Portimao circuit went to plan for Broc Parkes (Yamaha World Supersport Team) and on a dry track surface he came close to pole with his second best time of the weekend. He starts the 20-lap Supersport race from a coveted front row grid placing.

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Parkes and Foret caught out by rain at new circuit

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 01:00:00 PM

The stunning new Portimao circuit was a real challenge to most of the WSS field and after the weather turned for the worse halfway though qualifying, it prevented many of the top riders from qualifying in the first timed session.

Broc Parkes (Yamaha World Supersport Tea

Foret takes an impressive eighth place on his return to World Supersport

Sat, 5 Oct 2008 01:00:00 PM

Fabien Foret (Yamaha World Supersport Team) made a great return to World Supersport competition at his home race, finishing eighth after ending the first lap down in 15th place.

Broc Parkes (Yamaha World Supersport Team) was running with the leading group until he was k

Parkes sublime in final Supersport qualifying

Sat, 4 Oct 2008 01:00:00 PM

Broc Parkes (Yamaha World Supersport Team) secured an outstanding seventh pole of the season today, setting a new Magny-Cours Supersport best of 1’41.543 seconds in the process.

Fabien Foret (Yamaha World Supersport Team) showed dramatic improvements in his qualifying p

Parkes second fastest as Foret returns

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 01:00:00 PM

Broc Parkes (Yamaha World Supersport Team) overcame the less than ideal conditions and 10°C track temperatures in the first qualifying session at Magny-Cours to record the second fastest time of the day. His best was only 0.158 seconds from provisional pole, and despite the cold track conditions, the best times were only

Yamaha signs Cal Crutchlow for the 2009 World Supersport Team

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:01:00

The Yamaha World Supersport team has signed British Superbike rider Cal Crutchlow to partner Frenchman Fabien Foret for the 2009 World Supersport Championship. The 22yr old British rider is highly competitive and is no stranger to championship success.

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Parkes and Laverty win hard fought podiums in Italy

Sat, 21 Sep 2008 01:00:00 PM

Broc Parkes (Yamaha World Supersport Team) and Eugene Laverty (Yamaha World Supersport Team) earned a podium finish apiece after a dramatic WSS race at Vallelunga, eventually capitalising on their strong qualifying performances to go second and third respectively in the race. Parkes was 2.971 seconds from the win, with La

Parkes rockets to sixth pole of the year

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 01:00:00 PM

Broc Parkes (Yamaha World Supersport Team) bounced back to top form on a dry track surface at Vallelunga and secured pole for Sunday's race, thanks to a new track best of 1'38.910. His time took him 0.345 seconds ahead of his nearest challenger and placed him in the perfect starting position to negotiate the fast opening

Wet weather welcomes Yamaha riders to Rome

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:00:00 PM

Inclement weather was the backdrop of yet another opening day of WSS qualifying, as Broc Parkes (Yamaha World Supersport Team) and Eugene Laverty (Yamaha World Supersport Team) made their first qualifying times at Vallelunga.

Laverty set the 12th fastest time of the ses