From a press release issued by Scandinavian Brake Systems (SBS), makers of brake pads:

We at SBS congratulates our partners in racing, Chris Vermeulen and Ten Kate Honda Racing Team winning the 2003 World Supersport 600 title and Team Phase One Endurance winning the 2003 Endurance World Championship title.


Ten Kate clinched their second consecutive World Supersport crown with both riders on the top two steps of the podium at the penultimate round in Imola.

World Supersport championship Imola race result (21 laps – 103.593km)
1. Karl Muggeridge, Australia (Ten Kate Honda) 39:48.471
2. Chris Vermeulen, Australia (Ten Kate Honda) -0.771s (2003 World Champion)
3. Jurgen van den Goorbergh, Holland (Yamaha) -7.380
4. Stephane Chambon, France (Suzuki) -10.035
5. Sebastien Charpentier, France (Honda) -10.766

Final round: Magny-Cours, France – October 19th