Best of the rest: Snetterton support class round-up

UK1 Racing talent Luke Jones secured a victory in the Metzeler National Superstock 600 race at Snetterton this afternoon, while Paul Jordan made the most of his luck to win the Relentless British 125GP race.

Joy for Jones…

UK1 Racing talent Luke Jones secured a victory in the Metzeler National Superstock 600 race at Snetterton this afternoon. A red flag brought the battle to a premature end on lap 11, however should the race have run its full distance, it was unlikely that Jones would have surrendered his lead.

After taking his second pole of the season, Jones looked sure of a win, and the lead in the championship. South African rider Allan Jon Venter ran in second until Lee Johnston reclaimed the position on lap seven, although neither rider could get close enough to the reigning British 125GP champion Jones, who had displayed awesome pace all weekend.

Robbie Brown, who took the victory at Donington Park could only manage fourth place, with Luke Stapleford rounding out the top five.

…and for Jordan

Paul Jordan secured only his second British 125GP win today at Snetterton, capitalising on the misfortune of others to sneak under the radar and take the top step of the podium.

To say that Jordan's win was solely down to luck would be harsh, as he had worked hard to make his way through the top five to put himself into contention. Matt Hoyle had looked a dead cert for the win, however mechanical failure on lap eight put a stop to any thoughts of champagne celebration for the sp125 Racing rider. He was obviously distraught after building a healthy five second lead at the front of the field.

Tim Hastings then took up the lead, but with just half a lap remaining, he spluttered on the Revett Straight, momentarily losing pace and gifting Jordan the win. Martin Glossop remained in the mix to grab second, and an amazing dead heat saw Tom Hayward and Shaun Horsman share third position.

Metzeler National Superstock 600, Snetterton, results:

1. Luke Jones (UK1 Racing) 11:48.927
2. Lee Johnston (Trevor Pennell Transport) +1.991
3. Allan Jon Venter (MAP Embassy Racing) +2.696
4. Robbie Brown (Robbiebrownracing.com) + 6.031
5. Luke Stapleford (Bournemouth Kawasaki/Hawk) +9.990

Relentless 125GP Championship, Snetterton, results:

1. Paul Jordan (KRP) 17:35.937
2. Martin Glossop (KRP) +1.743
3. Tom Hayward (KRP Daniel Weston Racing) +2.241
3. Shaun Horsman (Symity I.T North/ACU) + 2.249
5. Tim Hastings (KRP) +2.452

Brogan extends lead with Snetterton victory

Honda UK Racing rider Steve Brogan extended his lead at the top the Metzeler National Superstock 1000 championship with a dominant win at Snetterton this afternoon.

After qualifying on pole, Brogan's chance of a race win was challenged early on by Raceways Yamaha man John Kirkham, who took to the front of the field at the first corner. Kirkham held his position for three laps, as the usual suspects of Marshall Neill, Alastair Seeley, Adrian Coates and Jimmy Storrar took up formation three seconds further down the road from Brogan, who by now was hanging on the coat tails of the race leader.

'Baywatch' took his chance at The Esses and never looked back. Despite hitting heavy traffic on lap 13, Brogan held off the advances of Kirkham to register his fourth win of the season.

Not for the first time this season, the real action could be found in the race for third. Neill, Seeley and Coates all had their chance to make a mark, but it was Seeley who took the initiative on lap 11, although his advantage over fourth-placed Coates and fifth-placed Neill was never a comfortable one.


Metzeler National Superstock 1000, Snetterton, race results:

1. Steve Brogan (Honda UK Racing) 17:03.727
2. John Kirkham (Raceways Yamaha) +3.080
3. Alastair Seeley (Team Rea Estates Racing) +9.151
4. Adrian Coates (Dyer Crossgills Racing) +10.428
5. Marshall Neill (Marshall Neill Racing) + 10.717