Saturday at Thruxton Circuit saw intense action in the Quattro Group British Supersport & GP2 / HEL Supersport Cup, with Luke Stapleford emerging as the day’s standout performer.
Qualifying: Stapleford Secures Pole
The qualifying session showcased the competitive nature of the field, with Luke Stapleford (Macadam Triumph Racing) claiming pole position with a blistering lap of 1:16.302. Jack Kennedy (Honda Racing UK) secured second place, just 0.480 seconds behind, while Carter Brown (Josh Davis Motorsport Yamaha) rounded out the front row.
The top 10 qualifiers were:
Sprint Race: Stapleford Converts Pole to Victory
The afternoon’s Sprint Race, run over a short distance of 5 laps, provided thrilling action for spectators. Luke Stapleford converted his pole position into a race win, but not without a fight from his rivals.
Race Results:
Stapleford’s victory was hard-fought, with Jack Kennedy finishing just 0.229 seconds behind after 5 laps of intense racing. Alastair Seeley made an impressive charge from 7th on the grid to claim the final podium position.
Class Performances
In the GP2 class, Owen Jenner (Kramer Racing) took top honours, finishing 16th overall. Jack Nixon and Keo Walker rounded out the GP2 podium.
Mikey Hardie (ROKiT Rookies Kawasaki) claimed victory in the Supersport Cup category, finishing an impressive 14th overall.
Notable Performances and Incidents
Looking Ahead
With Sunday’s feature race still to come, the riders and teams will be analysing data and making final adjustments overnight. The longer race distance will test both man and machine, particularly with Thruxton’s reputation for being tough on tires.
Luke Stapleford will be looking to repeat his Saturday success, while Jack Kennedy and the chasing pack will be determined to overturn the results. With such close competition evident in the Sprint Race, Sunday’s feature race promises to be an exciting spectacle for British Supersport fans.
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