Brace of Brands Hatch podium places for Lymm biker

LYMM-based racing motor cyclist Sean Neary rode to a brace of podium finishes in round five of the Ducati Trioptions Cup at Brands Hatch.
The Team Zoek rider claimed a second place in the first race and a third the following day.
Neary completed his qualifying in third place and began the first race from a front row grid position. He passed Josh Day on the opening lap and settled into second place behind Rob Guiver. Although he was within 0.2s from his rival in the early stages he was unable to pass him and completed the 12 lap affair in second place.
Starting the second race from the front row once again, this time he didn’t make the most of his start and completed the first lap in fourth place.
He was racing ahead of a group of five riders all challenging him for fourth place but he didn’t intend to give up his place without a fight. On lap eight he was holding fourth but challenging Day for third place with three riders in close company behind him. On the final lap he finally made his move and snatched third place from Day and very nearly took second.
Neary said: “Phew that was close! I had a problem in the early laps as I thought I had oil on the foot peg so dropped back a bit, but then I realised it was ok and pulled it together. By then of course it was too late but we gave it a go and we got a couple of podiums so I can’t complain.”
The championship now takes a break and returns at Cadwell Park in the Lincolnshire Wolds over the weekend of August 17-19.