EXTRA ROUND:  PAUL RICARD

After a difficult year we decided to wander down to Paul Ricard for a race in the French championship. Friday, I set some good times dropping under the 1,40s however no live timing for that day Saturday consisted of two 15-minute sessions in which I finished P1 with a 1:38:755 and P2 with a 1:38:500. Qualifying was Sunday morning; I…

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ROUND: 5 NAVARRA

Both Thursday and Friday I felt like I was riding well but my lap time wasn’t reflecting it. Friday, I finished P13 and P17. With the whole team confused we decided to make a big change for qualifying. We changed the bike and engine in the slim hopes this was the problem. My first lap of qualifying was to get…

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ROUND 4: VALENCIA

Exited to be back at Valencia once again after 3 years. Unfortunately, this weekend was not to be. My Pace was questionable qualifying P21 as well as dealing with a brake fade issue caused by a warped disc. Race 1: On the warm-up lap I was struck by another rider resulting in my crashing out before the race had even…

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ROUND 3: ARAGON

Previewed to be a very hot weekend this weekend was going to be difficult. Friday FP1 I finished P7 with a 2:07:100 and FP2 in P12 with a 2:06:800. A good first day however the heat was destroying the tyres making it very difficult to ride. Qualifying went well I followed one of the fastest riders and secured a 2:05:400,…

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ROUND 2: ESTORIL

After only having ridden the NSF at Estoril this would be my first time riding a different bike there. Thursday went well dipping into the low 1:52s but overall Thursday was only for making a good setup with the bike and just learning the track. Friday FP1 I finished P9 with a 1:51:490 and in FP2 I finished P5 with…

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ROUND 1 NAVARA: ESBK

We were back at Navarra again for the first round of the R7 CUP in ESBK. Thursday practice went well, after a good pre-season training, I was straight down to the same lap times is et last year at a 1:58:300. Friday continued to get better setting a 1:57:875 my new PB at Navarra. Unfortunately, overnight on the Friday It…

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