Ben Currie saw off a charging pack of Supersport riders to emerge victorious at the end of today’s Feature Race at Donington Park.
But it was far from an easy run for the Moto Rapido Ducati man, as a number of riders jostled for the lead throughout the 18-lap scrap.
It was Luke Stapleford who got the best start to lead the opening few laps but Currie hit the front on Lap Three. By Lap Eight, reigning champ Jack Kennedy had found his way to the front and the race was far from over.
As Kennedy started to drop back, it became a battle between Currie, Stapleford and Rhys Irwin, who had joined the fray and the stage was set for a last lap fight.
Currie was ahead and took a safe win by 0.661secs but Irwin was on a charge, passing Stapleford at the Loop and holding his nerve into the final turn to cross the line second. Stapleford had to settle for third with Eugene McManus fourth and early leader Jack Kennedy fifth.
Ben Tolliday took the Cup class win with Lewis Jones second.
Quattro Group British Supersport Championship, Feature race result:
1. Ben Currie (Moto Rapido Ducati Racing)
2. Rhys Irwin (Performance 15) +0.661s
3. Luke Stapleford (Macadam Triumph Racing) +0.788s
4. Eugene McManus (MMB Racing Ducati) +2.461s
5. Jack Kennedy (Honda Racing UK) +4.252s