Lymm biker gets a third at Silverstone

LYMM motor cyclist Sean Neary was racing at Silverstone in the penultimate round of the Ducati TriOptions Cup at the weekend and secured a sixth and third place.
The racing was transferred to the short National circuit at the Northamptonshire venue because of problems with the International track normally used. This was because of the problems encountered two weeks ago which caused the MotoGP round to be cancelled.
Neary, in the Zoek Racing team, completed his qualifying in fifth position and began the first 15 lap affair from a second row grid position. But he was unable to match the pace of the leaders and completed the race in sixth position.
After some considerable changes to the bike overnight Neary once again started the race from the second row and maintained sixth position on the opening lap. But then he made his move forward and took up third place on lap two. Try as he may he was unable to make a pass on Lewis Rollo and although he remained within touching distance he crossed the finish line in third place just over a second behind his rival.
The final round of the current campaign is at Assen in the Netherlands over the weekend of September 28-30 when Neary will be seeking a good result to end his season on a high note.