From a press release issued by Team Suzuki:

SUZUKI AIM FOR OULTON ONE-TWO

Rizla Suzuki’s John Reynolds and Yukio Kagayama are looking for a repeat one-two performance when the Think! British Superbike Championship returns to Oulton Park in Cheshire this weekend for the penultimate round of the 2004 series.

Kagayama and Reynolds dominated the previous event there in May and Reynolds, who is leading the Championship by 33-points from his nearest rival Michael Rutter, will use experience gained from this event year to maintain or extend his series lead.

Yukio comes off the back of an emotional victory at Cadwell Park and is now only six points behind third place in the Championship standings. He has won the last three BSB races at Oulton Park in convincing style and is the man everyone else must beat. He has the potential to play a pivotal role in the racing this weekend, and, as well as going for personal glory, he is ready to assist his team mate and Rizla Suzuki in whatever way he can to secure overall title honours.

Oulton Park is a `racers’ track with plenty of elevation changes, fast-flowing turns and overtaking opportunities peppering its 2.362-mile length. Superbike racing starts at 1:15pm on Sunday, September 12th. The final round of the Championship takes place at Donington Park one week later on Sunday, September 19th.

John Reynolds:

“It’s boiling down to a two-round dash for the Championship. Looking at it coolly and professionally, I have a few advantages that I am now going to concentrate on to give myself the best chance of taking the title.

“I am leading the series by 33 points, which gives me a decent margin on my rivals and allows me to manage the position if needed. Oulton is a strong track for Rizla Suzuki and Donington is my home circuit, so I am optimistic about our ability to get results. It’s going to be a tough fortnight, but for the fans watching, it should be a rare treat of some of the best racing ever seen in BSB!”

Yukio Kagayama:

“Oulton Park is a very good circuit for me. I win many times and last time I had epic battle with John-san to take victory in both races. I want to win races again but have many thoughts.

“Rizla Suzuki is a good team and does not give me orders, but I want us to win the Championship with John-san, so I will do my best to help. My priority now is to take as many points away from Rizla Suzuki rivals as possible and to take third overall.”