Posted on: 4th Apr 2024
Team Tripz.uk headed over to Three Sisters Race Circuit near Wigan for round one of the Bristish and National Supermoto Championship.
Day 1, Saturday was the start of the National Championship. Team boss Chris walker was on form, winning 1st place in the Clubman Class. Followed by fellow team riders Paul Groom 3rd place and Harley Sharp 4th place.
Jay Smith took the 1st race win and joint 1st overall in the Elite Class after joining the team this season. While Richard Sharp held 5th place after gaining confidence on his new bike.
Jason Slater and Simon Wadsworth finished the day 9th and 14th respectively in the Novice Class. Gaining valuable experience on what was a very challenging track layout.
The team we’re helped by the wonderful Franco Mollo, owner of the KTM MTR World Supermoto Championship Team. Franco added a level of professionalism to the team along with his vast knowlegde and experience of World Championship Racing.
Day 2 was the British Championship and it was the turn of Simon Wadsworth to take a win in race 2 of the C class. This moved him up a group to the B class with fellow Team member Jason Slater for the last race.
Tension grew with 3 team members drawing for the overall Clubman Class win, going into the last race. It was Paul Groom who took 1st place with Chris Walker 2nd and Harley Sharp 3rd. A Tripz.uk Racing clean sweep!