Toseland thanks fans for support in troubled testing season

Toseland thanks fans for support in troubled testing season

Friday, 03 April 2009

Injured Briton posts message of thanks on personal website ahead of 2009 season.


Monster
Yamaha Tech3 rider James Toseland is resting up after his Jerez
highside – from which he escaped with only a sprained ankle- and has
used his recuperation time to send out a ‘thank you’ message to his
army of fans.

The Briton acknowledged the support of those behind him in a message
posted on his official website, admitting that he has not had the most
enjoyable of preseasons.

"There's no doubt that the recent testing programme has been tough,"
wrote Toseland. "I'm still working hard to understand the limit of the
new tyres. However, I have been extremely lucky to escape serious
injury at both Sepang and Jerez. For that reason, I must thank my
leathers company BKS because it is down to them that I'll be lining up
on the grid for the first race of the season in Qatar.”

Ahead of what many see as being a make-or-break year for the former
superbike champion, he also reiterated his devotion to MotoGP success
in 2009.

"As we all know, the race is where results really count and I am
completely focused on achieving success in my second year in MotoGP.
I'm extremely lucky to have such a loyal fan base and I want to succeed
for you as much as for myself. So, thank you for all of the support
that I've received so far. I appreciate it and am working hard to prove
myself at the top tier of motorcycling.”

Toseland’s Team Principal, Herve Poncharal, stated last week that he
was not expecting his charge to battle for the victory at next
weekend’s Commercialbank Grand Prix of Qatar, with the goal being to
‘pick up points’ and prepare for round two.

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