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Cycle News 2023 Issue 29 July 25

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VOLUME ISSUE JULY , P27 Shubenacadie CSBK a Wash Out T he Atlantic Motorsport Park CSBK round at Shubena- cadie was canceled on Saturday morning, July 22, due to extreme flooding. Organizers made the call early on Saturday to call off the meeting, as extreme rainfall and flooding in the area resulted in catastrophic damage to the roadways and bridges in and out of the facility. "This week has offered extremely challenging circum - stances due to persistent rain, and local flooding is a major concern," CSBK founder Colin Fraser said. "It has rained non- stop for the last 18 hours, and most of the staff and local rac - ers could not access the venue due to the many damaged roads and bridges." "We want to thank all of our competitors and fans for their patience during this unprec - edented time, and we look for- ward to round four at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park," Fraser added. Alex Dumas (Suzuki) had ear - lier taken pole position for the two scheduled superbike races ahead of current champion Ben Young (BMW) and 18-year-old local John Fraser (Suzuki). CN Following qualification, heavy rain and flooding forced the cancellation of the Canadian Superbike round. Crutchlow in for Wildcard Ride Y amaha announced test rider and former race winner Cal Crutchlow will compete as a wildcard at the Japanese MotoGP at Motegi, September 29-October 1. Crutchlow has been on a vigorous testing schedule in Europe and his appearance at Motegi will allow for more data to be collected by a manufacturer limited to just two full-time bikes on the grid after losing their satellite operation to Aprilia at the end of 2022. "We are very happy with Cal," Yamaha Team Manager Maio Meregalli told Motors - port-Total. "In addition, we are pushing to increase the number of training days in Europe. "We have already decided that this year we will do a wildcard in Motegi, and I hope there will be a second one." Crutchlow formally retired at the end of 2020 but did a six-race stint to replace the retiring Andrea Dovizioso last year. CN After almost a full year away from racing, Cal Crutchlow will be back on the grid in Japan.

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