More wet weather sees McDougall in sixth place at Oulton Park, Q1
04-05-2008
The 2008 British Supersport Cup continues to be plagued by unpredictable weather conditions. Following a series of rainstorms, Beowulf Racing's Pat McDougall splashed his way to 6th place in the standings during this afternoon's opening Qualifying session on a very wet Oulton Park circuit.
The start of the session was delayed due to a lengthy stoppage in the preceding British Superbike practice period. Although Pat looked set to log his best time on his final lap of the 35-minute period he was thwarted by a near-highside at Lodge corner, which he rescued extremely skilfully. Instead, his twelfth lap remained as his best, timed at one minute 53.447 seconds. In terms of the main Supersport series, Pat lies in 24th place overall.
Another 35-minute session is due to begin at 4.45pm. With the Cheshire skies remaining as unpredictable as ever it is anyone's guess if it will give the riders the opportunity to improve on their earlier times. A full report and photos will follow this evening.
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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.
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