It was a day of mixed emotions for Map Embassy at Snetterton today (Sunday 15th June). Glen and AJ both had podium finishes whilst Paul had an accident and looks to have broken his ankle.
In the Superstock 600 race AJ came flying out of the traps from his grid position of 4th to take 2nd early on. He held that position for 2 laps before Lee Johnston of Trevor Pennell forced him back to 3rd, but AJ wasn’t to give up lightly. He kept pace with Johnston for the next 8 laps when the race was called due to a red flag. Luke Jones of RDL kept up his impressive run in the series claiming a commanding first and extending his lead in the championship, but AJ’s podium finish keeps him in the thick of things in the championship in 4th.
Later in the day all attention turned to the two Supersport riders Glen and Paul. Glen who had a great start on the Triumph 675 from pole position held 1st for the first few laps before Steve Plater managed to take him after the straight. The two traded places continuously for the next 3 laps but when the race was red flagged after a rider came down on approach to the pit straight the race was called and Glen had to settle for his current position of 2nd.
Youngy meanwhile, who’s luck seems to be a million miles away this year, high sided at the end of the first lap which put a premature end to his race. In an additional setback for Paul there are fears he has broken his ankle.
Bar Youngy’s accident it was a good day for Map Embassy Racing with Glen further extending his lead at the top of the Supersport Championship.
Check the website tomorrow for further updates on Paul Young’s injury status and all the fallout from Snetterton.
British Supersport Results
1. Steve Plater - AIM Racing
2. Glen Richards - MAP Embassy Racing
3. James Westmoreland - Centurion Racing
4. Hudson Kennaugh - Raceways Yamaha
5. Ian Lowry - Relentless Suzuki by TAS
British Superstock 600 Results
1. Luke Jones - RDL UK1 Racing
2. Lee Johnston - Trevor Pennell Transport
3. AJ Venter - MAP Embassy Racing
4. Robbie Brown - RobbieBrownRacing.com
5. Luke Stapleford - Bournemouth Kawasaki/Hawk
