Martin Jessopp

I have just got back from sunny Spain where I had my first test of the year at Cartagena and Guadix. The new bikes felt very strange and different to what I am used to but as I did more and more laps they felt ‘more like my own bikes.’  
I am pleased with the performance of the bikes and myself as I have not been on a bike since the Macau GP. It will take a few more days yet untill we have the best possible package ready for the first race. The new Pirelli tyres worked well and our set-up was working good with the tyres as the tyres deteriated.
 
We will be testing again before the first race but at the moment we do not know when so keep looking and i will keep you posted.
PTJ #40

Hope you have all had a great Christmas and new year - I have!  We are currently building the new Superbikes and everything seems to be going to plan. When they are finished they will be to the same spec as the Stobart Honda’s apart from electronics, which we are having built again like the Ducati 749.
 
For 2008 we are welcoming a new senior technician to the team, James Walker who will work full time on the bikes from Bridgwater. We also have Greg Smith and Neil Dodden working again.  The team has booked a test for late February but most likely we will be out on track before then.
 
So keep looking on the website for more information.
 
Thanks, PTJ #40.

After Cadwell Park we are now having a three week break and with having a decent finish there and after having a pretty miserable season so far I’m really excited about Donington Park next weekend. I just want to get there now and get on with the job and try and get another strong finish!

Donington Park suits the Ducati 749RS and is one of my favourite tracks where I have had some good races in the past so I’m counting down the days. I have been working hard on my fitness, which I really enjoy for some reason! It keeps me occupied out of trouble and makes me feel better and stronger. I have been out on my motocross bike twice a week, running a fair bit and down the boxing gym. So I’m keeping my body and mind busy to make the long break a bit shorter.

Hope to see you all at Donington….. Martin. #40

It seems to have been a long time coming, my best result was at Brands at the start of the season but I had that taken away from me due to a minor problem after the race. I’ve had so many strange things happen this year on the racing front that it’s good to be back up there and getting decent points. I’m hoping that I will be able to get some more strong results at the final two rounds at Donington and Brands Hatch. It would be nice to finish off the season on a high note for myself and the team. I’d like to thank them all for working so hard this weekend it was very much appreciated.

Cheers, PTJ

Hi, and welcome to my new re-vamped site.  Here in the Rider Blog I’ll be posting my thoughts from time to time.  You too, can leave your messages and comments here.  Just click on ‘comments’ and comment away.

… now off to Knockhill.  Click here for the timetable, and check out the ‘live timing’ over the weekend - this link can also be found on the home page.

Cheers, PTJ