Randy has also impressed during this test with his consistency, and also how close his lap times are to Shinya's. I'm confident that with the new ZX-RR and our two riders we will see a clear improvement in our championship standing during the 2006 season.

I just hope our two mechanics, Jason and Josef, make a speedy recovery and that we will see them back in the team very soon.

I was surprised at just how quickly Randy has adapted to the Ninja ZX-RR in such a short space of time. During his race simulation today he was posting consistent lap times that were very close to Shinya's fastest lap. This is good for the team, to have two riders that are close enough on track to push each other, and also to develop the bike together.

I'm looking for consistency. I'm looking for solid production -- and that doesn't necessarily mean scoring.

We felt it was important to maintain consistency across this district.

Offensive consistency has been and continues to be our major problem. Our poorest job there seems to be in the first and third quarters.