The Voice of Spalding and South Holland
Aaron Clarke is gunning for a third British Superstock 600 class podium finish on the spin as he makes the trip to Thruxton this weekend.
Kirton racer Clarke, along with draperRACING team-mate Tommy Philp, head south again this weekend for the next round of their respective championships.
This time they are to race at the fast and technical circuit of Thruxton where last year neither rider was in a position to score points.
But with vast improvements made to both bikes and another year of experience under their belts they should be in the mix for the top ten at the very least.
Clarke – who is now fourth in the rider standings – recorded his second podium finish of the season in the Superstock 600 class last time out at Brands Hatch and he will be looking for his hat-trick this time.
Philp was forced to withdraw from the action at Brands Hatch as he was suffering from the after effects of a dislocated shoulder sustained at Cadwell three weeks ago.
With an extra two weeks to allow for the pain to ease and the shoulder to recover he too will be seeking two strong results at Thruxton in the British Supersport races to boost his points tally.
Timetable
Superstock 600: Friday: Free practice one (FP1) – 9am; FP2 – 1pm. Saturday: Qualifying – 12.30pm; FP3 – 6.15pm. Sunday: 14-lap race – 11.30am.
Supersport: Friday: FP1 – 9.30am; FP2 – 1.30pm. Saturday: Qualifying – 11.10am; Race one (12 laps) – 5.10pm. Sunday: Warm-up – 11.10am; Race two (18 laps) – 3.40pm.
