Mixed results at Knockhill
11-08-2008
Dan Linfoot and Pat McDougall both reported themselves pleased with their guest rides in the eighth round of the Fuchs-Silkolene Supersport series at Knockhill, although both men had to contend with difficult circumstances during the rain-hit weekend.
Dan Linfoot proved exceptional on the Centurion Racing Honda after being thrown in the deep end, only riding the bike for the first time on Saturday and for the first time in the dry during the race on Sunday. Dan gained himself an extremely creditable 13th place on the race and two points in the Championship.
An overheating engine forced the retirement of Pat McDougall on lap 19 aboard the MFC Racing Honda. Boxed in at the start, Pat had been moving his way up through the field of Supersport Cup contenders. Just as a podium finish began to look possible his machine started to loose power and, with wisps of smoke emerging from the exhaust, the former StoneBaker rider elected to pull in rather than risk an engine blow-up.
With thanks to Carly Rathmell for the details on Dan's race
Sponsors
Team Beowulf Racing.
The great race at the new Portimao circuit brings an end to our season in World Superbike Superstock 600, with riders Gino Rea and Dan Linfoot.
The season has been a success with Gino third and Dan fifth in the championship standings following three victories and five additional podiums in total. The results have also acted as a stepping stone to the riders for next season, with both securing high profile, career progressing rides for 2009.
Thank you for all of the emails, calls, texts and visits throughout the year. It has been much appreciated.
