Mar-train racing and Stuart Easton are 2013 British Supersport Champions
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01/01/1970
Scottish ace Stuart Easton battle through from eleventh place in today’s shortened British Supersport encounter, aboard his Mar-Train Racing R6 Yamaha, eventually being awarded the victory, following a red flag situation.
Easton came into today’s final race of the season just four points ahead of nearest rival Alastair Seeley, but the only thing on Easton’s mind was victory, and that tenth top step of 2013 was enough to give him the title.
Stuart Easton:
“It’s been a nervous couple of days and if I’m honest I wasn’t pleased with my performance in yesterday’s race finishing eleventh. Everyone was working out the stats but I knew if I won the race then I would be the champion – it was a simple as that. The conditions were far from ideal and a red flag is not the way anyone wants to see the season end, but I was in front when it mattered and I’m delighted to be 2013 British Supersport Champion.
“The whole Mar-Train crew have been fantastic all year and I’ll be sad to leave here, but we still have one more race next weekend at the Sunflower Trophy. I’d like to win a few races there and sign off in style, but for now we will enjoy being British Supersport champions.”
Team principal Tim Martin added: “We came into this weekend with a 19 point advantage but after yesterday we were left with a battle on our hands. Today we saw a different Stuart. His intention was clear: he wanted to win the race to secure the championship and it’s great to see. He deserved that win today as he was pushing hard and taking the chances you sometimes have to, to win a championship.
“We are all delighted especially after the disappointment of last season. Tonight we will have a little bit of a celebration, then it’s back to business and prepare for the Sunflower next weekend. It’s a fun weekend that we always enjoy as a team supporting our local event, but we will also be looking for some more success for Mar-Train Racing. Thanks to my whole team for a great season. We just have to come back next year and do it all over again.”
