The sun shone all weekend for the last 3 races of the 2011 season and the results were as tight as they have been all year. After an eventful test day suffering from suspension issues, we were saved by the kind loan of a set of forks from fellow racer Ben Wylie to see us through the weekend.
After a disappointing qualifying session, only good enough for row three on the grid, race one went well with a race long battle to finish 5th. Lap times tumbled as the weekend progressed and the final two races followed a similar theme of close racing around the 1 mile Leicestershire Circuit.
5th again in race 1 on Sunday set up the final race of 2011 and one more chance for a podium place. A strong battle for 4th place with two other riders unfortunately ended in me finishing 10th after a 10 second penalty for jump starting.
A good consistent end to the championship with 4th place secured, we now look forward to the challenges of British Championship racing next year in the Superstock 1000cc class.
Massive thanks to my wife, parents and all race partners and sponsors for their help and support this season.
3 months ago
We return to Mallory Park for the final round of the Championship where it all began so well back in March. The recent good run of form, consistently securing points in every race from the last four rounds has secured me 4th place in the Championship overall.
Admittedly after leading the Championship after round one and being in touch with the top three for the majority of the season, 4th overall was not the place in which I wanted to finish. Having said that myself and the team have had a fantastic season with 16 top 5 finishes, 9 podiums, 2 wins and 1 lap record!
Now looking forward to the final race of the year at Mallory Park 22nd-23rd October in the hunt for more silverware and as always, a trip to the top step of the podium!
3 months ago
The penultimate round of the Thundersport GB championship at Oulton Park in Cheshire was, as always an action packed weekend of racing.
A one-day event at our local and favourite circuit on the calendar proved to be a real challenge as the weather took a turn for the worse. Heavy rain in testing and a small error of judgement under braking left me sliding into the gravel just 4 hours before qualifying was due to commence. All credit to the team and help from fellow competitors for getting me back on board in time for qualifying….in the rain of course!
leaving it until late in the session, I found myself with some clear track in front of me, got my head down and put in a good lap securing 5th on the grid, ahead of all my current championship rivals.
With only two races and double points available for the latter staying on-board was as important as aiming for the podium. Race one, in the rain, was a little tricky with a lack of feel in the front end of the bike I settled in to 10th until the final lap. Several riders fell due to the deteriorating conditions and an oil spillage and I was fortunately credited with 4th place. Good points but I knew I would have to up my game for race two.
A few minor set-up changes, a great start to the double points race and the chase for podium places began. Some close racing and even closer overtaking right up until the final lap secured me 4th place and a great points haul going into the final round at Mallory Park in two weeks.
3 months ago
