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A little late to the 2012 EMRA Roadstock party but better late than never.

Qualifying - Seems this double dip recession isn't affecting the grids too much this season judging by the number of entrants in this class.  With a brand new front tyre fitted it was a rushed 15 minute qualifying session as I attempted to scrub the new tyre in for three laps before smashing out a few qualifying times, if you could call them that.  14th position was earned although with approximately only a second between 6th and my 14th I figured the race could prove to be entertaining.

Race 1 – Not a brilliant start after narrowly missing a bike stalled on the grid but getting my mind back into the swing of things places were earned before shortly being lost again.  Overall finish of 14th so nothing gained, but then nothing lost either.  My mechanic suggested a dose of M.T.F.U pills, I shall get some on order.

Race 2 – A better start despite taking avasive action to the same staller in race 1 stalling again.  After bugging number 123 for a couple of laps I made a pass up to Shaws hairpin enabling me to bother number 67 for 6 laps and feeling the bikes making moves to get past me I figured it was time to ‘bug – out’ and get passed.  A move was made around Gerrards that stuck earning me 13th position and subsequently a chance at number 150, however despite a late lung at Shaws hairpin forcing me wide and enabling 67 to get uncomfortably close I decided to perhaps try and keep the riders behind me for the remaining 2 laps.  Final place, 13th, not brilliant but higher than qualifying or race 1.