From a press release issued by Connie Kassel:

Nicky Wimbauer, a 16-year-old American young gun riding for the Italian Team Trasimeno, finished in 16th position at his first World SuperSport race in Misano, held under difficult track conditions. Rain gave way to sunshine but left a wet track for the 23-lap event.

Nicky had a good start and avoided a three-rider crash in turn one. He closely followed Fabien Foret (retired) & Massimo Roccoli (finished 11th) until lap nine when a loose chain caused the rear wheel to skip which resulted in an off-track ride in turn one; Nicky limped into the pits. The team frantically fixed the problem and Nicky was back out, two laps down and worked his way to a nice 16th position at the checkered flag.

Nicky said, “I had a great race in that I met two of my goals: First, qualify, and second, take a checkered flag at a World SuperSport race. I am excited to have finished but I really wanted that first World Supersport point and I could have finished higher. I have to focus now on next week with the Italian series and Monza
later. Thank you to Team Trasimeno, my Dad, Connie, Rich, TI and everyone! I raced my first World SuperSport!”