Shane 'Shakey' Byrne was crowned champion for the third time in
front of tens of thousands of fans at Brands Hatch as he celebrated
the final win of the weekend after pushing ahead of Josh Brookes on
the penultimate lap.
On the opening lap Josh Brookes hit the lead from fierce rival
Shane 'Shakey' Byrne and Michael Laverty. The Samsung Honda rider
was pushed back to fourth as Alex Lowes moved third at Druids on
the second lap, but the leading pack were pushing hard for the
final race win of the season. Laverty bided his time and moved back
into podium contention with a move on the eighth lap.
At the front of the pack Brookes had started to edge out an
advantage, but soon Byrne was closing him back in and then coming
under fire from Laverty, the Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki rider was
looking to make a move, which he did on the penultimate lap with a
move down the inside at Pilgrims Drop. Byrne held the lead to score
his first triple win from Brookes and with it a third title.
Byrne said: "That was amazing and I am ecstatic. It would be
cruel not to have tried for the win and it has been such an
incredible season. I am really emotional right now."
There was drama for the final podium position as Tommy Hill was
promoted to third as Michael Laverty and Alex Lowes both crashed
out at on the final lap at Paddock Hill Bend. Tommy Bridewell
equalled his best position of fourth for Supersonic BMW.
- Shane Byrne (Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki) 683
- Josh Brookes (Tyco Suzuki) 655
- Tommy Hill (Swan Yamaha) 612
- Alex Lowes (WFR Honda) 584
- Michael Laverty (Samsung Honda) 581
- Tommy Bridewell (Supersonic BMW) 577
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