Top ten finish would be perfect start for Kirton race ace Clarke

Aaron Clarke and Tommy Philp begin their assault on the 2018 National Superstock and British Supersport championships at Donington Park over the Easter weekend.

Both riders saw track action at the Leicestershire circuit last Tuesday at the official British Superbike test where, although the weather was cold and windy both riders recorded a considerable amount of laps on the draperRACING Yamahas and are feeling confident of some good results at the weekend.

In the first round at Donington last year, Kirton rider Clarke finished his race in the Stock 600 class in 11th place and will be looking to better that and break into the top ten this time.

Team-mate Philp also finished in 11th place at Donington last year, where he was riding in the British Supersport championship and was a regular points finisher.

He will be seeking a strong top ten finish to his two races at Donington at the weekend to kick-start his championship bid.

• Weekend timetable: Superstock 600: Sat: Free practice (FP) 1 – 9am; FP2 – 1.55pm. Sun: Qualifying – 9am. Mon: Warm-up – 9.15am; 14-lap race – 10.30am.

British Supersport: Sat: FP1 – 10.05am; FP 2 – 3pm. Sun: Qualifying – 11.45am; Sprint race (10 laps) – 5.25pm. Mon: Warm up – 10.07am; Feature race (18 laps) – 3.40pm.