Seeley On The Top Step At Donnington

After qualifying in pole position, Alastair Seeley produced yet another faultless performance on his Relentless Suzuki by TAS Racing GSX-R600, winning today’s British Supersport race by over five seconds at Donington Park. The Ulsterman also took the fastest lap and will start tomorrow’s second Supersport outing from the pole position slot on the grid.
Alastair Seeley
“The first two laps Ben tried to break away, but I didn’t panic and made sure I used all of the track with fast flowing lines. Then when I caught him I got that much drive onto the back straight, I wasn’t prepared to shut off and try to get in his slipstream. I used more of the track and the kerbs, pulled alongside and it was a matter of who braked the latest. I probably ran in a bit too deep but it gave me the lead. After that I just watched my board. I could hear him for about a lap, and after that I started to disapear and it gave me great satisfaction to see plus three then plus four on my board. The wee bike felt really strong today and gave me a lot of confidence, so big thanks to the team and Suzuki.”
Philip Neill – Team Manager
“I’ve said it all before about Alastair Seeley, but pole position, convincing race win and fastest lap is all he can do now. I have an idea for him tomorrow, but realistically all he can do is win and see if some of the other guys can get in the mix for honours. Wet or damp races would make it very interesting for us in both classes.”

BSB Qualifying
1: Tommy Hill (Swan Yamaha) 1m:28.869s
2: Michael Laverty (Swan Yamaha) +0.389s
3: John Hopkins (Samsung Crescent Suzuki) +0.780
4: Peter Hickman (Tyco Honda) +1.305s
5: Shane Byrne (HM Plant Honda) +1.504s
6: Jon Kirkham (Samsung Crescent Suzuki) +1.519s
7: Ryuichi Kiyonari (HM Plant Honda) +1.570s
8: Josh Brookes (Relentless Suzuki by TAS) +1.605s
9: Graeme Gowland (WFR Honda) +1.673s
10: James Ellison (Sorrymate.com Honda) +1.777s

British Supersport Race 1 Result
Winner: Alastair Seeley [Relentless Suzuki by TAS]; 2nd – Ben Wilson [Kawasaki] +5.441sec; 3rd – Christian Iddon [Triumph] +7.342; 4th – Paul Young [Triumph] +7.647; 5th – Jack Kennedy [Yamaha] +7.813; 6th – Jimmy Hill [Triumph] +14.898