Airwaves Yamaha Double Up
31.08.09
Leon Camier and James Ellison scored a win apiece at Cadwell Park today. Championship leader Leon won the opening Race of the day with James finishing 3rd. James then climbed to the top of the podium in Race Two after Leon was disqualified on the final lap.
Pole-sitter Leon dropped a couple of places at the start of Race One. After a brief battle for 2nd, he took the lead on lap 4 as James went into the final podium spot. James then became involved in a three-way battled for 2nd, but was unable to find a way past the Honda of Stuart Easton by the chequered flag. Leon remained unchallenged to take his 15th win of the season by over 7 seconds.
Leon once again fell back into 3rd at the start of Race Two, but soon hit the front. James slotted in behind his teammate. The Airwaves Yamaha team looked set for their 7th one-two of the season when Leon was disqualified from the race for contravening the Black and Orange flag rule. James was therefore awarded with his 3rd win of the season.
After Race Two, James said, "I was a little bit disappointed with the end result of Race One. It was just so difficult to pass Stuart Easton. I knew that in Race Two I would have to pass him straight away, else I'd get held back again. I put everything into the move to pass him, and prayed that the bike would turn in, which thankfully it did. I then tried to chase down Leon. I wanted to see where he was quicker than me, and see what I could learn. I feel sorry for Leon being disqualified from the race. He has ridden superbly all season, and in particular this weekend. But I'm pleased that I managed to close the gap to him in the Championship and that the win stayed within the Airwaves Yamaha team."
On the day's events Leon said, "It felt really good to stand on the top step in Race One, especially after having so much bad luck here in the past. But of course I'm really disappointed about being disqualified from Race Two. I felt more comfortable on the bike, my lap times were better, and everything seemed to be going exactly to plan. Unfortunately I misinterpreted the rules; it's just one of those things. I'm really pleased for James and for Airwaves Yamaha. At least it was another double win for the team. I can't wait to get to Croft now."
Race One Results:
1. Leon Camier – Airwaves Yamaha
2. Stuart Easton – Hydrex Honda
3. James Ellison – Airwaves Yamaha
Race Two Results:
1. James Ellison – Airwaves Yamaha
2. Stuart Easton – Hydrex Honda
3. Simon Andrews – Confused.com Kawasaki
Championship Standings:
1. Leon Camier – Airwaves Yamaha 399.5pts
2. James Ellison – Airwaves Yamaha 302pts
3. Stuart Easton – Hydrex Honda 258pts