Laverty ties up Daily Star Championship
Published Date:
16 September 2008
By Staff reporter
JOHN Laverty on the Buildbase NW200 Ducati won the British Superbike Daily Star Cup Championship at Croft circuit at the weekend with two rounds of the series still remaining.
Laverty, on the 1098-R Ducati, gained two solid second places in the Cup and sealed the Championship for the NW200 Ducati Team.
The Toomebridge rider knew that if he managed to finish both races in front of his nearest rival in the Championship, Martin Jessopp, then he would be able to clinch the title.
Two very solid second places behind Gary Mason, saw Laverty take an impressive 127-point lead in the series and the Daily Star Cup title for the Buildbase NW200 Ducati Team.
A delighted Laverty said: "I knew that I just had to ride two consistently safe races and bring the bike home in a good position. I got two seconds and have taken the Championship for the Buildbase team which I'm over the moon about.
“I would like to thank, Brad, Neil, Dave and the rest of the Buildbase NW200 Team for all their help and support over the season and glad I've been able to reward them with the Championship.
“I can relax a little now going into Silverstone and Brands but hopefully I'll be able to finish the season on top of the box. Thanks again to everyone plus also thanks must go to the CJ Physios for all the help they have given me with my damaged knee, which has been giving me problems since I crashed at Knockhill."
The full article contains 262 words and appears in Antrim Times newspaper.
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Last Updated:
15 September 2008 12:37 PM
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Source:
Antrim Times
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Location:
ANTRIM
