Stunning Results for Andrews
Simon Andrews of the Lloyds British backed Jentin racing
team rode two incredible races at Donington Park and scored
his first double finish of the 2008 season. After a heavy
crash during qualifying the 25-year-old knew he would have
to face the pain barrier after being left in 24th position
on the grid. The youngster then followed up with a fantastic
10th and ninth place respectively in the two 20-lap Bennetts
British Superbike races.
Andrews who for a variety of reasons has not been able to
show his true form this season, certainly managed it in style
at Donington, a circuit which he has never ridden before on
a Superbike machine. In the horrendous wet weather conditions
on qualifying day at the 2.5-mile circuit, Andrews crashed
heavily at Starkey's Bridge damaging his shoulder and thumb.
Badly battered and bruised he fought on and secured the Jentin
team some very creditable results and he also gained the Airwaves
Kick Up A Gear award for the rider gaining the most places
in both races.
With a huge amount of work to do Andrews was eager for this
new challenge and he knew that he would have to dig deep to
gain two good results for the team. Starting virtually at
the back of the grid he got two fantastic starts in both races
and was soon carving his way through the tough Superbike field.
By the end of lap one he had worked his way through to 15th
position and into a points scoring place. Not satisfied with
just a points position Andrews worked exceptionally hard and
pushed through to tenth place.
The second race was just as tough and Andrews was certainly
on a mission to beat his position from race one, starting
once again from the back, a fantastic start saw him gain six
places by the end of lap one. By lap five the youngster was
up to 14th place behind the two factory Kawasaki's of Stuart
Easton and Billy McConnell. On the final lap he had matched
his position in race one but was hunting Gary Mason down and
a strong pass saw Andrews secure ninth place and complete
two incredible rides from the Evesham based rider.
Commenting he said "I hurt myself pretty badly in the
crash on Sunday and I wasn't sure if I would be able to race
or not. Thankfully I went to see the physio's at the medical
centre and they strapped me up and worked on my shoulder,
they did a great job and I'd like to thank them for that.
We decided to race on the Monday and I'm really pleased we
did, I had to dig deep but I was really determined to get
two good finishes. With starting at the back I didn't really
have any expectations as I had no idea what would happen so
I just worked hard and wasn't thinking about the result. It's
a great confidence lift for myself and the team and I'd like
to thank them all for working so hard and I'm really looking
forward to Snetterton now."
Race One Result
Byrne Ducati
Haslam Honda
Sykes Suzuki
Ellison Honda
Camier Ducati
Crutchlow Honda
Harris Yamaha
Rutter Ducati
Laverty Suzuki
Andrews Jentin Racing/Lloyds British Yamaha
Race Two Result
Byrne Ducati
Haslam Honda
Crutchlow Honda
Camier Ducati
Ellison Honda
Sykes Suzuki
Harris Yamaha
Rutter Ducati
Andrews Jentin Racing/Lloyds British Yamaha
Mason Honda
Andrews is now lying in 10th position in the overall Championship.
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