Second for Ben Currie in the Oulton Park Sprint Race as he extends his championship lead

The Oxford Products Racing Ducati team returned to Oulton Park this weekend, and Ben Currie was immediately on the pace onboard his Panigale V2, finishing the two Free Practice sessions in first and second respectively, before going on to claim pole in qualifying.

Sadly, Ben was unlucky to not extend his run of consecutive race wins to five, and after leading every race lap it was a small mistake in the final one that cost him victory.

During the race there was drama for championship on Lap 7 when Richard Cooper (Yamaha) crashed out taking out title contender Rhys Irwin (Suzuki) from third.

Ben came under pressure Tom Booth-Amos (Kawasaki) as the race neared its conclusion, and when he made a small error at Knickerbrook on the final lap Booth-Amos was able to snatch the lead and race win.

Ben crossed the line in second place but with Irwin out of contention Ben was able to extend his championship advantage at the top of the standings over the Suzuki rider from 44 points to 66.

Ben Currie (Oxford Products Racing Ducati #61) – 2nd
“Really fantastic race. Led from start to finish. But unfortunately, I made one little error into the Knickerbrook chicane. Came round just a teensy little bit wide and got nicked. But solid second place in the championship and extended our points lead to 66. Couldn't be much better to be honest. So very happy and the Oxford Products Racing Ducati team’s working great!”