1. Max Neukirchner got a 3rd place podium finish at Phillip Island and finished the season 12th with 123 points.
10 Facts About Max Neukirchner
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Max Neukirchner looked set to remain with Klaffi Honda in 2006 but the ride eventually went to Alex Barros.
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Max Neukirchner joined Pedercini Ducati but after a poor first half of the season Neukirchner and Pedercini announced their split.
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Max Neukirchner went on to replace Fabien Foret at Alstare Eng.
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For 2007 Max Neukirchner rode for Suzuki Germany and finished the season ranked ninth overall.
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At Valencia he took his first career pole [2], and lead until the final corner, where he was hit by Carlos Checa, Max Neukirchner breaking his collarbone.
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Max Neukirchner took his maiden victory in the first race at Monza, his 70th race in SBK.
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Max Neukirchner won by just 0.058 seconds from Noriyuki Haga[4].
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Max Neukirchner did not score another podium that season, but consistent points finishes including four further fourth places allowed him to finish as the top Suzuki in 5th overall.
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Max Neukirchner achieved his best result and his only point scoring finish of the year at Le Mans with 7th place.