The Voice of Spalding and South Holland
Aaron Clarke crashed out of his Pirelli National Superstock 600 season finale at Brands Hatch on Sunday.
Kirton race ace Clarke was progressing well throughout free practice and qualifying – and the draperRACING talent started his race from the seventh row.
He got away to a good start and made up ground through the first few laps to take up 15th place on lap eight of 12.
But it all came to a head on lap ten, when he hit a damp patch at the bottom of Paddock Hill and crashed out of the race.
Clarke, who walked away without any serious injuries, said: “There was a small damp patch that hadn’t dried up completely and I missed it every lap until the last one.
“The back swung round on me and I was thrown over the handlebars and slid down the track ending up just under the bridge near Druids.
“I was winded and hurt my arm and hand so was taken to the medical centre for an X-ray.
“Luckily my hand is OK – except from a lot of bruising and I have a hole in my elbow, but no broken bones so I suppose I was lucky. It’s a shame that happened as I was running well inside the points and looking at a good result.
“But it wasn’t to be unfortunately. I have to thank my team for their hard work this weekend and sorry I have left them a lot of work to do on the bike.”
