2012 World Superbike Moscow Photo Gallery

British rider Sam Lowes topped the World Supersport timing during the one-day pre-race test at Moscow Raceway.

Althea Racing's Davide Giugliano was the fastest rider in World Superbike qualifying on Friday.

Kenan Sofuoglu posted the top time in the first World Supersport quailfying session.

Moscow Raceway before hosting its first international motorcycle race.

Carlos Checa took pole position at Moscow.

Jules Cluzel was the fastest World Supersport rider in qualifying.

Carlos Checa (center) took his first Superpole of 2012 at Moscow Raceway, followed by Tom Sykes (left) in second and Eugene Laverty (right) in third.

Kenan Sofuoglu (54) took the Supersport win at Moscow.

Max Biaggi (3) lost the points lead after crashing out in Race 2 at Moscow.

Carlos Checa (7) crashed out of Race 1 but came back and took fourth in Race 2.

Marco Melandri celebrating his Race 2 victory.

Eugene Laverty (58) took fourth in Race 1 and crashed out of Race 2.

Tom Sykes (66) led every lap of Race 1, earning his second victory of the season.

Superbike Race 1 podium with Tom Sykes (center) in first, Marco Melandri (left) in second and Max Biaggi (right) in third.

Superbike Race 2 podium with Marco Melandri (center) in first, Tom Sykes (left) in second and Chaz Davies (right) in third.