In less than an hour, just a few laps from the checkered flag while leading, Checa’s Ducati would suffer a mechanical, resulting in a DNF, handing the win to Biaggi.Race 2The fourth photo is of Checa just moments before the start of race two, after having suffered the mechanical DNF that robbed him of the win. Notice the slightly different expression.Certainly, the disappointment of the first race was weighing on him. The fifth photo reveals the difference in attitude between the two riders when compared to the pictures just prior to the start of race one.Unfortunately, fate wasn’t done with the Spaniard. In a carbon copy of race one, Carlos would lead the race, opening up a comfortable and commanding lead, only to have the gremlins visit once more. Checa’s Ducati sputtered to a stop, handing a double-win for the day to Biaggi.Take another look at the pictures and understand the thoughts that must be going through their heads.
Superbike Grid: Faces Don’t Lie
In less than an hour, just a few laps from the checkered flag while leading, Checa’s Ducati would suffer a mechanical, resulting in a DNF, handing the win to Biaggi.Race 2The fourth photo is of Checa just moments before the start of race two, after having suffered the mechanical DNF that robbed him of the win. Notice the slightly different expression.Certainly, the disappointment of the first race was weighing on him. The fifth photo reveals the difference in attitude between the two riders when compared to the pictures just prior to the start of race one.Unfortunately, fate wasn’t done with the Spaniard. In a carbon copy of race one, Carlos would lead the race, opening up a comfortable and commanding lead, only to have the gremlins visit once more. Checa’s Ducati sputtered to a stop, handing a double-win for the day to Biaggi.Take another look at the pictures and understand the thoughts that must be going through their heads.