After running strong all weekend at Cadwell Park Centurion Racings sole racer James Westmoreland could only secure 13th position despite his valiant effort in the Maxxis British Supersport series. Westy was running consistently fast times during the practice session on Saturday but after a huge crash at Chris Curves during Sunday s qualifying sessions he chose to participate in the 16-lap race but was suffering pain and discomfort in his shoulder and back.
His team-mate Dan Cooper was also sitting this meeting out after dislocating his right shoulder at Croft Circuit a few weeks ago. Commenting he said ‚ “I didn t want to risk doing any more damage to my shoulder. Cadwell is a very demanding and difficult circuit even when you are fully fit. I have another two weeks now before Donington where I will be making my return and hoping that it will all be fully fixed. ‚
Westy secured a solid 11th place during the qualifying sessions in front of some massive Bank Holiday weekend crowds the youngster was looking strong. The crash hindered the newly crowed 2007 British Supersport Cup Champion and stopped him from gaining another top ten finish. He took another solid win in the Cup Championship, his seventh so far this season out of eleven rounds completed, an incredible achievement for Westy and the Centurion Racing Team.
Speaking with him, he said ‚ “Well I think it s fair to say we will call that one a character building weekend! It all started so well running up front on Saturday, then been consistently fast on race tyres on Sunday. I crashed heavily in final qualifying at Chris Curve and to be fair it knocked me for six. Then after morning warm up it was discovered I had something wrong with my tendons in my elbow and shoulder causing me great pain. I rode through the pain but could only finish 13th. It s disappointing but I will be back even stronger to finish the year. I m sorry to my team, for this result, but thank you for all the support, and that’s from my family, friends, supporters who turned out to cheer me on, it s greatly appreciated. Also a massive thanks to Ethos and Dunlop. Once again it wasn’t to be, but my head is high and I’m ready for Donington. ‚
Team Manager Gary Stubbington remarked ‚ “We ve been unfortunate the last few rounds where both riders have suffered crashes and sustained injuries from them. The boys haven t crashed that much this season and then they both do at roughly the same time. Westy did well under the circumstances and we re hoping that the pair will be fully fit and back on form at Donington Park in a couple of weeks times. ‚
The next race is at Donington Park on the 14th ‚ 16th September.
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