| Dominic Cann to defend title in 2007 |
| Written by BBC Somerset | |||||
Louigi Moto/OD2 Racing, the 2006 British Ducati DesmoDue Championship-winning team from Somerset, have returned from a three-day pre-season test at the Guadix circuit in southern Spain. Reigning champion Dominic Cann topped the time sheets with an impressive 1:31.715 - some two seconds faster than his nearest rival Tim Howard, who finished third in the 2006 series. "We're off to a flying start, but need to keep our feet on the ground," the 30-year-old from Weston-super-Mare said.
"All three DesmoDue champions are competing in the top class this year and it will be really tough defending our title, but it's good to make such a positive start. "We're under no illusions after this test as my two main rivals were not riding here. "I guess we'll find out how well we've prepared when we race for the first time at Brands Hatch." Rich Llewellin of Louigi Moto and Charles Dudley of OD2 Racing are the owners of the team, which now consists of three riders. Dominic has signed for a third successive season and he is joined by two new team-mates: 31-year-old Australian Tony Perrin from Twickenham has been drafted in to ride the #12 machine in an expanded squad, which also includes 34-year-old novice Tom Grzelinksi from Bath, on the #27 development machine.
Rich Llewellin said: "I'm really pleased with the guys' progress in Spain. It was a new circuit for all of them but we came away on top and more importantly as a tight-knit crew." Charles Dudley added: "The boys are under no pressure from Rich or myself, as we know they put 110 per cent effort in every time they ride. "We're delighted with the team dynamic and really looking forward to another successful season." All three riders will compete in the highly competitive 620cc class, in a series that has seen tremendous growth since its inception in 2005. Almost 70 riders will line up across two Championship classes, starting at Brands Hatch in April. The 2007 season will see events run across the UK and once again at the TT circuit of Assen in Holland, an event that saw the team take first and third places in 2006. |
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