PETT TAKES CONTROL WITH DOUBLE VICTORY AT CADWELL

25th August 2014

TriStar R&G Triple Challenge leader Freddy Pett dominated proceedings at Cadwell Park, setting a new lap record and taking both race wins. With crashes from title rivals Scott Pitchers and Phil Atkinson, Pett now holds a commanding lead at the top of the standings. Sam Thompson continued his dominance in the Cup class taking an eighth consecutive race win and even securing a podium in the main Championship.   

Freddy Pett takes the double

With sunny and dry conditions greeting the riders for their first free practice session, Freddy Pett set the benchmark, topping the session by over half a second. Carrying this imperious form over to qualifying, Pett took pole position for the opening race, finishing 0.854s ahead of second place Phil Atkinson. Current Cup leader Sam Thompson took his best qualifying position of the year in fifth.