PBM Kawasaki’s Stuart Easton is still yet to win his first MCE British Superbike race at his home circuit of Knockhill, but he managed to make it onto the podium not once, but twice this afternoon.
The Hawick rider originally finished the opening race in third, behind Tyco BMW’s Michael Laverty. But the Northern Irishman was penalised after overtaking on a yellow flag, which pushed the wee Scotsman up to second.
In a repeat of the first race Easton was at the sharp end, but in both outings was out-paced by his team-mate Shane Byrne who did the double at the Scottish track. But Easton held on to cross the finishing line in second, and was so close to bagging his debut win at Knockhill.
“I still haven’t managed a win at Knockhill after all these years but I’m pleased even though I was a bit disappointed with the result in the first race as I felt settled sitting behind Shakey and was strong in the last sector,” said Easton.
“Then Michael Laverty came under me and there was a bit of contact so I lost the tow to Shakey, I got beat up a bit but at least I got a podium. The second race was a lot better and it’s more points and podium credits so thanks to the team and well done to everyone at Knockhill for doing a great job.”
