Sunday June 28, 2009 at 9:49am
Ross Connolly resumed his usual position at the front of the pack during the seventh round of the R&G Racing Suzuki GSX-R Trophy at Donington Park supporting the World Superbikes.
He lead from the off and was never in danger of being headed. Round six winner Mark Cheetham battled with Ross Richards through the race and was able to secure second place. That left Richards back in third once again.
Duncan Bedwell put in an impressive ride and was closing on Richards as the race progressed, for his efforts he picked up the Express Insurance Top Gun Novice award. Will Sawyer picked up the Relentless Rider of the Day award for his entertaining ride. Connolly once again got the Stamford Superbike fastest lap award and received a Suzuki watch.
Connolly said: “That was better than yesterday. I had plenty of water and an arm massage so it was a lot better. I didn’t prepare well for the race on Saturday so I made sure I did for today. I struggled a lot less but it was slippery out there and someone overheated on the grid so that didn’t help maters. I just kept my head down. The next one is at Anglesey so it will depend on the weather, I have tested there so should be good. Thanks to my sponsors Silkolene, Arata Exhausts, thanks to James of the pit board and to Vicki for the arm massage.”
Cheetham said: “That was worse than yesterday day I had too much cider last night. I got arm pump half way through and just hit a brick wall which was nasty. I was riding badly too so I was a bit annoyed with myself. Thanks to Julie of the best bacon sarnie in the world ever this morning. I enjoyed the weekend and I wouldn’t change it, I had fun.”
Richards said: “That went ok, I rested my arm last night and didn’t drink. The bike was at 100 degrees and I was going to pull in but I was catching Cheetham. I tried to get him at the loop but didn’t manage it and then the yellow flags were out at Goddards so I couldn’t pass him.”
Race two results
1. Ross Connolly
2. Mark Cheetham
3. Ross Richards
4. Duncan Bedwell
5. J Davey
6. S Parry
7. Will Sawyer
8. Tom Sayers
9. Richard Steadman
10. Paul Rogers