From a press release issued by MonsterMob Ducati:

MONSTERMOB DUCATI BRITISH SUPERBIKE TEAM

Round 6 – 2003 British Superbike Championship powered by HALLS, Brands Hatch

Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June 2003

FRONT ROW FOR BATTERED BYRNE

MonsterMob Ducati rider Shane Byrne overcame the pain barrier to record fourth fastest time in the Dunlop Super 12 in readiness for round six of the British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch today.

The 26 year old from Minster, Isle of Sheppey crashed in Friday’s practice injuring both ankles but apart from severe bruising, was passed fit enough to race.

“I feel knackered but hopefully I’ll feel better tomorrow and I can try for the race wins. I’m sore but there’s no point in just riding round for points, I’ll be hoping to keep up the recent run” said Shakey.

Byrne leads the championship by 104 points after seven successive victories and will be looking to add to that tally in front of his home crowd.

Team mate Stuart Easton emulated Byrne by slotting the 748 Ducati onto the front row of the Supersport grid also.

The 18 year old from Hawick posted fourth fastest time prior to Sunday’s race whewre he hopes to emulate last year’s win at Brands.

“I got held up on my fast laps but a front row start is what matters. The race will be a different matter and hopefully I can run at the front” said the young Scot.

Superbike Qualifying

1. John Reynolds (Suzuki) 1:26.184
2. Sean Emmett (Ducati) 1:26.616
3. Glen Richards (Kawasaki) 1:26.679
4. Shane Byrne (MonsterMob Ducati) 1:26.805
5. Michael Rutter (Ducati) 1:26.818
6. Steve Hislop (Yamaha) 1:26.975
7. Yukio Kagayama (Suzuki) 1:27.333
8. Gary Mason (Yamaha) 1:27.505
9. Steve Plater (Honda) 1:27.835
10. Scott Smart (Kawasaki) 1:28.540
11. John McGuinness (Ducati) 1:28.655
12. John Crawford (Ducati) 1:28.680

Supersport Qualifying
1. Dean Thomas (Honda) 1:29.587
2. Simon Andrews (Yamaha) 1:29.688
3. Karl Harris (Honda) 1:29.693
4. Stuart Easton (MonsterMob Ducati) 1:29.753
5. Tom Sykes (Yamaha) 1:29.973
6. Leon Haslam (Ducati) 1:30.137
7. Jamie Robinson (Yamaha) 1:30.407
8. John Crockford (Honda) 1:30.713
9. Barry Veneman (Honda) 1:30.823
10. Danny Beaumont (Kawasaki) 1:31.001