Map Embassy Supersport riders Glen Richards and Paul Young found it tough going at their home circuit at Mallory Park today (29th June).
In a delayed race due to a sudden weather change, Paul Young failed to finish and Glen missed out on a podium for the first time this year finishing in 5th. It was a disappointing result considering it was the rider’s home circuit.
There was confusion on the grid whilst officials delayed the race, with Glen going out on full wet tyres and Paul starting on full dry’s. Glen managed to hold first place for 3 laps before Hudson Kennaugh pipped him to P1 and then rode his best race of the season so far, claiming the victory by a clear 20 seconds. Glen never gave up but suddenly found himself back in 5th with it all to do, probably a little too much and had to settle for 5th.
Paul meanwhile got off to a reasonable start but slowly started slipping down the pack unable to keep up with his tyre settings and decided to call it a day on lap 8 after dropping to 27th.
1. Hudson Kennaugh – Raceways Yamaha
2. Steve Plater – AIM Racing
3. Ian Lowry – Relentless Suzuki by TAS
4. Ian Hutchinson – AIM Racing
5. Glen Richards – MAP Embassy Racing
DNF: Paul Young – MAP Embassy Racing
Full details and story to follow shortly.
