Gearlink Kawasaki News

The tenth round of the Dickies British Supersport Championship took place at Oulton Park. Ben Currie secured a strong third place in race one and another fantastic win in race two. James Westmoreland was sixth in race one and took a strong fourth place in race two.

Ben showed good form all weekend in every session and started race one on the front row in third place. He was locked in a battle in the opening few laps with Seeley and Kennedy but dropped off in the closing laps to finish third.

For race two he again was in third place on the grid for the declared wet race. Ben got one of his great starts and was looking confident out at the front when the safety car was deployed following an early incident. The safety car came in after a couple of laps with Seeley and Kennedy pushing Ben back down to third place when the race resumed. He soon regained his momentum and moved back to the front. Kennedy pushed Ben all the way looking for every opportunity to pass but Ben managed to fend him off to secure another stunning win.

James was also having a solid weekend but ended up qualifying in 11th place on the grid for race one after being caught out when the rain came down. He got a a good start and worked his way up the field to finish in sixth. For the second race he started from seventh place on the grid. He got another strong start and was locked in a tight battle in the opening laps. Taking advantage of the safety car being deployed he moved up to finish in a strong fourth.

In the Bennetts British Superbike class Fraser Rogers managed to get into a points scoring position, despite big problems with his visor, in the opening race where he secured a fantastic 15th place having started from 18th in the tricky wet conditions. For race two he started from 17th place for the declared dry race and had another great race to finish in another points scoring 15th place.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - " It was a great weekend for both Supersport riders. Ben did what he could in the first race to gain third and rode exceptionally well in the second race to take the win in wet conditions. We know Jack and Alastair are good in the wet so once again he rode really well and i am really pleased for him. Westy also had a good weekend, it was tough for him in race one due to his qualifying position but he came through the pack in both races to secure a couple of decent results.

Fraser once again worked hard all weekend and we have made some big steps forward. It was great he secured points in both races as he has deserved this. He rode really well and i hope ths will continue for Assen and Brands."