JEACOCK BATTLES THE ODDS IN SCOTLAND

SUPERBIKES – Stockingford’s Held wearing racer Leon Jeacock battled against the odds and the elements to finish just outside the points at Round 6 of the Metzeler National 600 Championship held at the Knockhill Racing Circuit over the weekend.

Making the 12 hour, 700 mile round trip the Team arrived to relentless rainfall at the Dunfermline Circuit, which lasted until Sunday morning making racing conditions extremely testing. 

Held Racer Leon Jeacock in action at Knockhill

 Finishing fifteenth fastest in Friday morning’s Free Practice session, Qualifying 1 didn’t all go to plan. Clocking a 53.696 seconds lap Jeacock crashed after having completed just 4 laps and was unable to rejoin the session, however his fastest lap was good enough to secure thirteenth position. ‘Monsoon-like’ conditions on Saturday forced Jeacock to preserve both himself and his bike, and deciding not to start in Qualifying 2 proved the right decision as the dreadful weather conditions meant Friday’s times couldn’t be bettered and Jeacock retained his thirteenth position on row 5 of the starting grid for Sunday’s race.
  
The rain finally stopped for raceday on Sunday, and a bizarre set of events ensued resulting in a double red-flagged race being declared, the field having completed just 6 of the scheduled 22 circuit laps. Jeacock finished just outside the Championship points in 17th place.
 
 
“Frustrated to come away with no points from this round” said a despondent Jeacock “but feeling pretty lucky to stay on it for the 6 laps though, as the steering damper bolt had

become detached following my crash in Q1 on Friday and was flaying around still attached to the fork leg. Thinking myself very lucky it didn’t jam my steering up completely”.

“Disappointing result but now it’s time to regroup and look towards the next round at Oulton Park in a couple of weeks. There are still 6 more rounds to go and plenty of points on offer”.
 
Round 7 of the 2012 Metzeler National Superstock 600 Championship takes place at the Oulton Park Circuit in Cheshire over the weekend of 6th – 8th July. You can follow Leon’s progress throughout the weekend at www.tsl-timing.com or at www.leonjeacock.co.uk, or leave him a good luck message on his Facebook fan page; Leon Jeacock- Road Racing
 
(BSB Support Series).
 
Leon is actively seeking sponsorship to enable him to finish the 2012 race season and would love to hear from anyone who may be able to help in any way. If anyone would like to get involved or receive a sponsorship portfolio, please do not hesitate to contact Leon directly at Leon@leonjeacock.co.uk or Richard Johnson at richard@leonjeacock.co.uk.
 
Leon Jeacock is kindly supported by Nuffield Health & Wellbeing Centre Nuneaton, BMC Racing, Held Rider Equipment, LJR Race Products, Manbat Ltd, Arbury Gates & Railings,  
DP Brakes, Nexx Helmets, Moto-Central, Advance Bike Shipping and The “#55” Club.

JEACOCK SEARCHES FOR VITAL POINTS IN SCOTLAND

Stockingford’s speed demon and Held wearer Leon Jeacock makes the long journey to Dunfermline in Scotland this weekend for Round 6 of the Metzeler National Superstock 600 Championship.

Currently holding 14th place on the Championship leaderboard, having scored points at four previous rounds, Jeacock is looking forward to adding more points to his tally at the Knockhill racing circuit;

“Really looking forward to getting back to racing this weekend” said Jeacock “It seems a long time since we were battling in the heat at Snetterton, lets hope the weather is kind to us in Scotland!”

“Since Snetterton I’ve been away working at the Isle of Man TT Races for two weeks so have struggled to get in any track time.  I got back at 4am last Sunday morning and drove straight to my local track Mallory Park for testing.  I was tired from all the travelling but managed some valuable laps and it was great to get back on the bike!”.

“The whole Team are now focussed on Knockhill, it is a long way from home but I hope that I can do everyone proud and finish in the points in Sunday’s race and make it all worth-while”.

Leon will take part in free practice and first qualifying sessions on Friday 22nd June, second qualifying session on Saturday 23rd June and Race Day is Sunday 24th June. You can follow Leon’s progress throughout the weekend at www.tsl-timing.com and daily live updates will be posted on his Facebook fan page; Leon Jeacock- Road Racing (BSB Support Series).

 
Leon is actively seeking sponsorship to enable him to finish the 2012 race season and would love to hear from anyone who may be able to help in any way. If anyone would like to get involved or receive a sponsorship portfolio, please do not hesitate to contact Leon directly at leon@leonjeacock.co.uk or Richard Johnson at richard@leonjeacock.co.uk.
Leon Jeacock is kindly supported by Nuffield Health & Wellbeing Centre Nuneaton, BMC Racing, Held Rider Equipment, LJR Race Products, Manbat Ltd, Arbury Gates & Railings, DP Brakes, Nexx Helmets, Moto-Central, Advance Bike Shipping and The “#55” Club.ENDS
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