BEN WILSON SCORES POINTS AT THRUXTON

Boston based Superstock rider Ben Wilson added to his points-total when he crossed the finish line for 10^th place to claim a further six championship points in round two of the Metzeler Racetec National Superstock championship at Thruxton on Sunday.

The team continued with their development of the new Crescent supported GSX-R 1000cc Suzuki K7 and as the weekend progressed Ben was able to shave a further second from his lap times to qualify in 12^th place for a third row start in the highly competitive series.

As the race began Ben powered the Team Windmill Suzuki K7 away to a good start to maintain his position. He battled with Adrian Coates in the early laps and continued to move forward to cross the finish line in 10^th place to add further to his points tally and move to sixth place in his championship challenge on 17 points.

“I feel that was a reasonable result for me today,” said Ben. “Thruxton is not one of my favourite tracks and I came away with some more points and am sixth overall. The bike ran well, although the back tyre went off over the last four laps. I think that was due mainly to the unusually hot weather conditions but I am happy overall and really looking forward to the next round at Silverstone which is one of my more favoured circuits.”

The next round is at Silverstone on April 29 where Ben will be looking to add further to his points to move closer to the championship leaders.

Championship points after two of 13 rounds: Glen Richards 50; Hudson Kennaugh 36; Steve Brogan 36; Luke Quigley 23; Lee Jackson 20; Ben Wilson 17.

Report by Helen Pask

Image by Dean Owen