Not that we’re jealous or anything, but the guys at Motoblog.it got to see: Ben Spies‘ Superbike live, Max Biaggi’s Aprilia live, Troy Corser’s BMW live and new Superstock champion Xavier Simeon’s bike as well. The Akrapovic stand also has the (very hot) limited edition Akrapovic KTM RC8R 1190 on display.

Stand Akrapovic Eicma 2009

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The Italian rider Daniele Beretta and the Belgian Xavier Simeon will race in the Ducati Xerox Junior Team in 2009 with the Ducati 1098R. The team will participate again in the Superstock 1000 FIM World Cup.

Xavier Simeon, rode this year in the Superstock 1000 category and finished at fourth position with 136 points in the general standings. The Belgian achieved 5 podium places which includes his two wins. He is very happy, saying it’s a new experience for him. Daniele Beretta, is new in the Cup and rode in the European Superstock 600 series. He finished this year in 6th position.

Team Manager Serafino Foti said: “We are very happy to welcome Xavier Simeon and Daniele Beretta to the team. Xavier is one of the most talented riders in the 1000cc category and we are confident he will be able to help us to continue the winning streak that has seen us take the last two championship titles. Daniele is very young and new to the category but I’m sure that team-work and the presence of a more experience team-mate will help Daniele to grow professionally and achieve some strong results.”

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Xavier Simeon won the Donington race in the FIM Superstock 1000 class. In the general standings, Roberts is still leading the championship, holding 122 points, followed by Xavier with 120 points.

The Alstare Suzuki rider was very happy with his win, describing the race on the team website:

“I had a feeling that this would be a good day for us and I am very happy about the win. After a disaster at Brands Hatch in the last round, I knew I really had to win today to keep my title hopes alive. The track was wet, but it wasn’t raining and parts of it did sort of dry up towards the end of the race, but not enough to cause a dry line. I followed Polita for a few laps, to see where he went and how the track was and then made my move on lap six. After I went past, there was no response from him and I was able to increase my lead bit by bit. Towards the end, I had a big gap, so I knew that all I had to do was keep my concentration and the victory would be mine. Now I am only two points behind Roberts and I feel that I can go to Magny-Cours and go all-out for another win.”

Continue reading: FIM Superstock 1000: Xavier Simeon won at Donington