Ilya Mikhalchik has become the first Ukrainian Superstock champion after he beat rival David Allingham in a very close race this morning.
The ROKiT BMW Motorrad rider beat Allingham by 1.177secs after a clocking a new record on his final lap at the end of a dramatic race.
Mikhalchik hit the front at the start but Allingham was right behind, making a move up the inside at Paddock Hill Bend on Lap Two to take the lead. Luke Mossey found a way past and into second place on the fourth lap, but on the sixth, Mikhalchik was back ahead and into second position.
The Safety Car was deployed moments later to deal with a crash from Brad Perie and when the race resumed on Lap Nine, Allingham tried his best to hold the lead.
However, Mikhalchik wanted to seal the title as early in the weekend as possible and made a last lap move, hitting the front again and this time it was job done as he held it to the line to take victory.
“I want to say thanks to the team, they did an unbelievable job, no mistakes, a lot of wins, a lot of podiums," he said. "I’ve enjoyed the season and I’m happy so much.”
Eemeli Lahti took third behind Allingham with Matt Truelove fourth and Declan Connell fifth.
Pirelli National Superstock Championship, Race One:
1. Ilya Mikhalchik (ROKiT BMW Motorrad)
2. David Allingham (SMS-Nicholl Oils BMW) +1.177s
3. Eemeli Lahti (Armada Racing Honda) +2.821s
4. Matt Truelove (TAG Racing Honda) +5.667s
5. Declan Connell (B&D Roofing Racing with WSC Performance) +5.813s