Stalker secure at Rizla.

Quashing rumours that Neil Hodgson will be taking his Rizla Suzuki ride, Chris Walker is squaring up to the challenge of Knockhill this coming weekend for round seven of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship.

The undulating Scottish venue located near Edinburgh in Scotland was the location for a recent team track day allowing both Stalker and his team-mate Cal Crutchlow additional track time, all be it on road going machines.

"Riding Knockhill on a road bike is great fun but not as fast as my Superbike so what I learnt on track was limited," explained Stalker. "What I did accomplish was familiarising myself with the turns, dips and climbs, as well as the new surface which offers more grip than when I last visited seven years ago."

A lot of pressure has been heaped on Walker to get a result for the top flight team as he explains, "The pressure is on for Rizla Suzuki to get good results and I want to be the rider that delivers. Last time I visited Knockhill in 2000 I won both races and I'll not be happy unless I am fighting for the podium this weekend."

The team brought in former World and British Superbike Champion, Hodgson for an exclusive test at Cadwell Park last week in the hope of finding a new direction in development. It was this move that sparked the rumours that Hodgson could replace Walker; however that is not the case. Team Manager Simon Buckmaster said, "We asked Neil to give us his opinion on our race bikes and he gave excellent insights that we hope will help Chris and Cal to be as competitive as possible at Knockhill."

Crutchlow won at Knockhill last year, while on his way to taking the British Supersport Championship. "Knockhill is a circuit I enjoy and think it may suit my high corner-speed approach to riding a Superbike. On top of that, Suzuki won at Knockhill in 2006 so has some good set-up information that should let us get off to a fast start. After coming so close to breaking into the top six at the last round at Mondello Park, I am hungrier than ever to achieve that mark this weekend," he concluded.

Before the Knockhill races there will be a unique opportunity to see the Superbikes in action in Glasgow on Wednesday 27th June, with Stalker and Crutchlow being joined by Rizla Suzuki's triple BSB Champion John Reynolds.

The free admission Superbikes in the Square event will bring the excitement, noise, speed and glamour of BSB racing to the centre of the historic city with plenty of chances to meet the stars and even see the bikes in action. Superbikes in the Square takes place at George Square in central Glasgow from 1730. For further details, visit: http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/Residents/Parks_Outdoors/superbikesinthesq….