Ben Currie took a shock Feature Race victory at Circuito de Navarra after leader Luke Stapleford’s bike cut out at the finish line.
Stapleford had led from the end of lap one when he put a move on Currie, but disaster struck as he approached the line and his Macadam Triumph Racing machine appeared to cut out.
Currie, who had been running in second position and more than a second down, managed to pip his rival across the line to win by 0.024secs, making up for his disappointment in the earlier Sprint.
While Stapleford and Currie had a relatively trouble free race, it was a tough 18 laps for many riders, with only 20 finishers.
Davey Todd, racing as a wildcard this weekend secured third after keeping Gearlink Kawasaki’s Brad Perie at bay as returning former champion Jack Kennedy had to make do with fifth.
There was drama in the GP2 class when Kramer Racing’s Jack Nixon – who had dominated every session of the weekend – retired on Lap 12.
As a result, team-mate and reigning Junior Superstock champ Owen Jenner took the class win, with Lucca Allen second and Owen Mellor third.
Quattro Group British Supersport and GP2 Championships, Feature Race result:
1. Ben Currie (Oxford Products Racing Ducati)
2. Luke Stapleford (Macadam Triumph Racing) +0.024s
3. Davey Todd (Powertoolmate Ducati) +4.081s
4. Brad Perie (Gearlink Kawasaki) +5.841s
5. Jack Kennedy (Honda Racing UK) +6.775s
Championship positions after Round One:
1. Luke Stapleford 47
2. Davey Todd 42
3. Jack Kennedy 36
4. Brad Perie 36
5. Ben Currie 30