Croft, an impressive display scoring 20 points

Ian Lowry struggled to get his GSX-R1000 Superbike off the line in both races, battling through from 11th place at the end of lap one in both outings. He eventually scored 20 points - 5th & 7th - in an impressive display, which now places the rookie fourth in the overall standings ahead of more experienced rivals Josh Brookes, Simon Andrews and Julien Da Costa.

Lowry said:
"Race one went really well for me after a bad start. I had to force my way through the field and I was happy enough with the end result. In the second race, my start was actually a lot better but Kiyonari hit me going into turn one, leaving me all the work to do over again. My GSX-R1000 came through them like a 'wee train', closing a 2.5 second gap to Tommy Hill and Simon Andrews in just five laps. Unfortunately my efforts ended in vain as I just couldn't get past them, but finishing the day fourth in the championship is positive enough. I'm now looking forward to Silverstone, as our bike will suit the track. Big thanks to all the boys in the team as they had a lot of hard work to do after I wrecked my bike in morning warm up."

Philip Neill - Team Principal:
"Ian's crash in morning warm-up may have affected his confidence and he made both races more difficult for himself with average starts. Croft is not the place to struggle off the line, but after that, his rides were very good, matching the podium pace times.

Unfortunately a race includes the starts, and we must now work even harder to find a way to improve them for Ian. When we do that, he will fulfil the superb potential we all know he possesses.