Mark Heckles ran away with the Brands Hatch round of the European Superstock Championship today. For the second round running the dominance of the Suzuki GSX-R1000 was broken, this time by the superfast Rumi Honda Fireblade and rider Heckles’ sheer determination.
Championship leader James Ellison couldn’t hold off a late challenge from rival Walter Tortoroglio. Ellison slipped
back to third when Tortoroglio passed him at Hawthorn Bend. The Italian reduced reigning Champion Ellison’s points lead from 10 to 6 points.
Race Result:
1. Mark Heckles, GBR, Honda, 22:59.554
2. Walter Tortoroglio, ITA, Suzuki, 23:01.881
3. James Ellison, GBR, Suzuki, 23:03.014
4. Kieran Murphy, GBR, Suzuki, 23:03.808
5. Chris Burns, GBR, Suzuki, 23:04.601