Oulton Park Delivers Mixed Fortunes for Honda Racing UK

The Honda Racing UK team experienced a rollercoaster of emotions at the Oulton Park circuit, with both highs and lows throughout the day's events. While the supersport class saw a triumphant victory, the superbike race proved to be a challenging affair, leaving the team with a mix of results to reflect on.

Powering Through the Challenges at Oulton Park

Supersport Supremacy: Jack Kennedy Seizes the Lead

The day's celebrations were led by Jack Kennedy, who delivered a commanding performance in the supersport class. Starting from the second position on the grid, Kennedy stalked his championship rival Stapleford, waiting for the perfect moment to make his move. As the race reached its climax, Kennedy's decisive maneuver into the lead paid off, securing him a hard-fought victory and extending his championship lead by two points.The supersport race was not without its challenges, however. Dean Harrison, who had shown impressive pace in the free practice sessions, struggled to maintain contact with the leading group after being pushed wide early in the race. Despite the setback, Harrison remains confident that there is more potential to be unlocked as the weekend progresses.

Superbike Setback: Tommy Bridewell's Unfortunate Crash

In the sole superbike race of the day, the fortunes of the Honda Racing UK team took a turn for the worse. Tommy Bridewell, who had made significant progress in the qualifying session, securing a vital front-row start, was unable to capitalize on his strong position. Bridewell crashed on the opening lap, relinquishing the championship lead and leaving the team with a disappointing result.The team had worked hard overnight to make a significant setup change, which proved to be the right direction, as Bridewell's qualifying performance demonstrated. However, the crash in the race was a frustrating outcome, leaving the team with work to do as they look to bounce back tomorrow.

Andrew Irwin's Steady Progress

While the superbike race did not go as planned for the team, Andrew Irwin managed to deliver a composed ride, moving forward from his eighteenth position on the grid to finish in twelfth place. This result, while not the desired outcome, still saw Irwin score valuable championship points, a testament to his determination and the team's continued efforts to improve the bike's performance.As the team looks ahead to the next day's races, they remain confident in their ability to make further progress and put themselves in a more competitive position. The lessons learned from today's events will undoubtedly fuel their determination to bounce back stronger and deliver the results that reflect the true potential of the Honda Racing UK team.