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The Portuguese round is always the most special one of all for local man Miguel Praia, who is not only a high level Supersport World Championship rider in his own right but also an important part of the day-to-day organisation and operation of the remarkable Parkalgar circuit on the Algarve.
Said Miguel, "This is the most important weekend of the year for me and my Parkalgar Honda team, we are racing at our own track, we are coming home. I am really looking forward to the race - it is special to race at the place where I work every day. The Portuguese fans are very special and I can't wait to be racing in front of them. I hope they come and cheer for the team and me; it will be a great party."


Any race at the Autodromo Internacional Algarve is more than just a home race for Miguel, but this time around he is hoping for an absolute career best to sign off a season of highs and lows that sees him 13th in the rankings currently.


Of his chances this weekend Miguel stated, "Being at Parkalgar I know the track well so my expectations are high; I want to make my best result of the year. That means a top five is needed to make me happy."


Although now 33-years of age Miguel continues to learn and grow with each passing season, as his clutch of top ten rides in what was a particularly tough year in 2011 bears out.



Source: World Superbike

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