Home   Spalding   Sport   Article

Subscribe Now

G&S Racing Kawasaki team compete in round two of the British Supersport Championship at Oulton Park




The Wyberton-based G&S Racing Kawasaki team were again among the points when they travelled to Cheshire for round two of the British Supersport Championship at Oulton Park.

Sam Laffins and Asher Durham both scored points with Jorel Boerboom narrowly missing out by one position in the feature race.

With Oulton Park being a fast and technical circuit and a full grid of 40 riders to contend with, the trio needed to be on top form to get up into the points.

Jorel Boerboom. Photo: Dave Yeomans
Jorel Boerboom. Photo: Dave Yeomans

All three safely completed qualifying and took their places on the grid for the start of Sunday’s sprint race.

Laffins began from the eighth row and worked his way through to take up 17th place overall while holding that position to the chequered flag.

Two riders ahead were in the GP2 class which elevated Laffins to 15th to claim a championship point in the main race.

Durham also began from the eighth row and rode well to claim 18th place at the flag.

Boerboom was run off the track by another rider and was disqualified after having to ride over the grass to rejoin which was unfortunate as there was not a lot he could have done.

In Monday’s feature race run over 16 laps, Laffins was up into the points on the first lap but he was unfortunate to tangle with another rider and crash at Hizzy’s on lap two, so his race over.

Asher Durham. Photo: Dave Yeomans
Asher Durham. Photo: Dave Yeomans

Durham started from the seventh row and was soon up to 14th place on lap two.

He continued to make progress and completed the race in 10th place to pick up six championship points, bringing his total haul to 16 and placing him 12th in the rider standings.

Boerboom had the disadvantage of having to start the race from way back on the 10th row but he persevered and worked his way forward to finish in 16th place, just one away from the points.

Team manager Tom Fisher said: "It was an eventful weekend but also very productive for the team.

"Sam scored a point in the first race and would have easily added to his haul if he hadn't crashed but it wasn't to be.

"Asher rode well and once again took 10th place in the feature race. If he could improve his qualifying position he has the pace to run with the top six.

Sam Laffins. Photo: Dave Yeomans
Sam Laffins. Photo: Dave Yeomans

"It was unfortunate that Jorel was forced to start from so far back but he made up 14 places from his grid position and was only one place away from the points.

"I have to thank all our loyal sponsors and supporters for their continued input and the team who have worked hard to keep the bikes in pristine condition all weekend."

The next round is at Donington Park over the weekend of May 17 and 19.



Comments | 0
This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More