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SNETTERTON BSB: HILL WINDS DOWN ELECTRONICS TO UP PACE

20/07/2010

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By David Miller
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Worx Suzuki's Tommy Hill reckons that using less electronic help on his GSX-R at the Snetterton British Superbike round improved his race pace and enabled him to re-take the series lead from HM Plant Honda's Josh Brookes, who retired from the third outing.

Hill reckons that although running less traction control hampered him slightly in the early stages, as the laps counted down got the feel he exactly needed and was able to push hard and take a brace of second places. He now has a two point advantage over the Australian.

"We've had a very consistent run this weekend and I can't deny it's very satisfying to get back on the podium in all the races and to take back the championship lead," said the Lingfield man.

"We were running less electronic aids on the bike this weekend and maybe this harmed my early race pace, but it seemed to work very much to my advantage in the second half of each race and I found I had a consistent feel to the bike that allowed me to confidently push hard at the end.

"A little bit of luck fell into our hands with Brookes going out in the third race, but it helps to be in the right place for when these things happen. No question I'm really looking forward to the Brands Hatch GP round now."