09-08-2010 |
A great win for CAME Yamaha at Brands Hatch
James Westmoreland took a hard fought victory in the Fuchs-Silkolene British Supersport Championship to peg back five points on the leader in the title stakes Sam Lowes who had led for much of the race before having to settle for second best.
Westmoreland said: "My start in the race was good, but I got passed into Paddock hill and settled into 3rd place. I was happy sat there and could keep a watch on the race unfolding. During the first three laps I was maybe too cautious after Snetterton, and I ended up been pushed back to 6th which wasn’t quite in the plan. I didn’t panic as no one was making a break. On lap 4 I decided to start making my way to the front, and pulled off some good strong passes. By lap 6 I was already second when the pace car came out for two laps. When the car came in I made sure everything was back up to temperature before pushing on lap 12 for the lead. I passed Sam Lowes into Turn one, before I ran wide and he past me back, then I finally made it stick down the back straight on the same lap. I knew by the lap times we were running that I had quite a bit in the tank. Once with clear track I put my head down and reeled off the remaining laps, pulling a 1.6 second gap and setting the fastest lap of the race on lap 15 of 16. It was a perfect race. The bike was awesome at the end of the race, the rear tyre was perfect and I have to say a massive thank you for my team for giving me such a good bike.
It was a nice feeling winning. We have had the speed all season but for one reason or another it hasn’t happened . After Snetterton my approach changed. We don’t need anything less than wins if were going to win this championship. I am now super ready for Cadwell, my home round and look to claw some of the 30 points back there. The bike was great there at the start of the season, we had a small issue in the race there and still finished 2nd. I must thank the whole CAME Yamaha team for all of there efforts, the package was really good and they deserved that victory. A big thank you to all my sponsors and I know look forward to the last 1/3rd of the season."
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