BRANDS HATCH GP
14th Oct 2018
JASON O’HALLORAN WRAPS UP 2018 ON THE PODIUM AT BRANDS HATCH
Jason O’Halloran has wrapped up the 2018 Bennetts British Superbike Championship season on the podium with the Honda Racing team, finishing Race 2 in third place aboard the CBR1000RR Fireblade.
Today’s races were met with challenging weather conditions and starting Race 2 from 10th place on the grid, Jason launched himself and the CBR into the front group by the first corner. Riding the conditions faultlessly, an epic battle began between the front-three.
Exchanging blows over the 20 laps with Leon Haslam and Tommy Bridewell, the position rotation changed with a blink of an eye and the threesome swapped between first, second and third places over race distance. Jason eventually crossed the line in third place, 1.260s away from second.
The weather worsened for the final race of the year and the spray from the pack on the opening laps added to the treacherous conditions. Despite this, Jason once again propelled himself into the leading group by the first corner. Fighting valiantly throughout the race and through the spray, Jason finished the race eighth.
Teammate Dan Linfoot withdrew from the weekend after FP2, still suffering with pain from the horrific impact he sustained at Assen last time out.
Length : 2.4 miles Corners: 9 Lefthand: 3 Righthand: 6 Pole Position: Left
Length : 2.4 miles Corners: 9 Lefthand: 3 Righthand: 6 Pole Position: Left
It’s been a tough season for the Honda Racing team with injuries plaguing both Jason and Dan, but the squad finished the year on the podium back where they belong and fighting in the front pack.
It’s so nice to finish the year on the podium and I’m so pleased to be back up there after a difficult start to this weekend. I fought as hard as I could in the second race and as soon as I got past, I went back onto the attack, and it was probably one of the most enjoyable races I’ve ever had. To finish the year with another podium and a trophy after the struggle we’ve had since May is just fantastic and a great way to reward Honda Racing and the team for all their hard work and support. It has finished a very difficult season on a high and I’ll go away now, rest and re-charge the batteries for next year!
#22 Jason O'Halloran
It’s been a very difficult year with the injuries and the inconsistency; we had highs at the first round and then spent the rest of the year recovering from injury. It’s been tough for the team and myself, and the overall championship position is irrelevant really, and isn’t a reflection of where I am and also the team. I’m sorry to Honda and to my side of the garage, it’s not been our year but sometimes this happens in racing and we have to take the positives where we can. Congratulations to Jason for his podium in Race 2, it was great to see him back up there, and it’s a nice reward to finish the year.
#4 Dan Linfoot
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