Storm Stacey continues strong start to British Superbike campaign
Storm Stacey has enjoyed a solid opening to the Superbike campaign.
Staffordshire racing star Storm Stacey continued his strong start to the British Superbike season with two consistent rides at Donington Park.
The 23-year-old recorded finishes of eighth and ninth in races one and two before a technical problem forced his retirement in race three.
The Eccleshall rider was looking to build on a impressive opening weekend including a finish of fourth at Oulton Park.
He qualified sixth for Sunday’s 18-lap opening encounter and spent much of the contest in a fierce seven-rider battle for fourth.
Stacey was looking to make his move in the final laps but rain began and dented progress. The Staffs star crossed the line in eighth.
The Bathams AJN Ducati racer started well in the following 12-lap sprint race and was 10th after the first lap. He battled with the experienced Danny Kent and managed to overtake the Englishman for a finish of ninth at the chequered flag.
The final race of the weekend was just a few laps old when Stacey was forced into the garage through a technical fault.
Stacey ended the weekend seventh in the Superbike standings after two meetings on 45 points, 11 points behind Scotland’s Rory Skinner in sixth.
There is a month break until round three of the series heads north of the border to Knockhill Circuit in Fife on June 20 and 21.
Comment Guidelines
Iconic Media encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.