WorldSPB: Salvador claims the win before the summer break
WorldSPB: David Salvador (Team ProDina Kawasaki XCI) led half of the twelve laps but having been forced down the order in Race 1 yesterday he was out to learn from that in Race 2.
The Spanish rider spent every lap in first or second position as he maintained track position and the ability to attack at any moment. On the final lap he picked his moment and came past Fenton Seabright (PHR Performance Triumph) who lost another position to Carter Thompson (Team BrCorse).
Filippo Bianchi (Team MMP Velocita) started from the fourth row of the grid but made progress through the group and finished in fourth position. The Italian wildcard spent the final laps inside the top five and challenged for the podium but ultimately came away with a fourth place finish ahead of Xavi Artigas (MTM Kawasaki).
Championship Highlights
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Salvador holds a 27 point advantage from his teammate Antonio Torres. Xavi Artigas is third in the standings with all three riders racing the Kawasaki ZX-6R machine.
After claiming their sixth victory of the season Kawasaki extended their lead in the Manufacturer Standings to 70 points over Triumph.
P1 – David Salvador (Team ProDina Kawasaki XCI)
“The race was difficult because I tried to push my pace at the beginning but the other bikes kept overtaking me on the straights. It’s been the same situation all year because every time I overtake them again in braking because that’s where I’m stronger than them. The strategy worked well though and I overtook them before the final straight and then defended my position through the remaining corners. This is one of my favourite circuits of the year and I’m really enjoying the moment because I feel great riding this bike. We’re already focused on preparing as well as possible for the final three rounds because they’re going to be very important.”
Race 2 Results
1. David Salvador (Team ProDina Kawasaki XCI)
2. Carter Thompson (Team BrCorse) +0.039s
3. Fenton Seabright (PHR Performance Triumph) +0.148s
4. Antonio Torres (Team ProDina Kawasaki XCI) +0.772s
5. Filippo Bianchi (Team MMP Velocita) +0.942s
6. Xavi Artigas (MTM Kawasaki) +1.055s
Full Results
Championship standings
1. David Salvador (Team ProDina Kawasaki XCI) 164 points
2. Antonio Torres (Team ProDina Kawasaki XCI) 137
3. Xavi Artigas (MTM Kawasaki) 128
4. Jeffrey Buis (Track & Trades Wixx Racing) 106
5. Matteo Vannucci (Revo-M2) 98
6. Carter Thompson (Team BrCorse) 93
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