The top two qualifiers were separated by just 0.014 seconds
Championship contenders Todd and Talbot qualified 2nd and 3rd respectively
The top 15 riders were within 2.2 seconds of the pole time
Race 1
The first race of the weekend provided intense action and significant implications for the championship.
Race 1 Results
Luke Mossey (Milenco by Padgetts Motorcycles)
Davey Todd (Cheshire Mouldings BMW by TAS Racing) +2.827s
Joe Talbot (SAF INTRADISC Honda by JR Performance) +3.067s
David Allingham (SMS/Nicholls Oil Racing) +3.344s
Scott Swann (Swann Racing) +3.492s
Key Points:
Luke Mossey converted his pole position into a dominant race win
Davey Todd initially led but was overtaken by Mossey on the second lap
Joe Talbot finished third, maintaining his championship challenge
The top five finishers were covered by just 3.5 seconds
Luke Mossey set the fastest lap of the race with a time of 1:29.046
Analysis
Luke Mossey’s performance was impressive, securing pole position and converting it into a race win
Davey Todd’s second-place finish has extended his championship lead over Joe Talbot to seven points
The close qualifying times translated into a competitive race, with the top five finishing within 3.5 seconds of each other
David Allingham and Scott Swann showed strong pace, finishing 4th and 5th respectively
The battle between Todd and Talbot for the championship remains tight, with Todd slightly extending his advantage
Championship Implications
Davey Todd now leads the championship by seven points over Joe Talbot
Luke Mossey’s win has boosted his position in the standings
The consistent performances of riders like David Allingham and Scott Swann keep them in contention for top championship positions
The results from today have set up an intriguing scenario for tomorrow’s race, with Mossey looking to repeat his victory and Todd aiming to further extend his championship lead over Talbot.