Szoke Wins Superbike Finale
Defending champion Jordan Szoke of Brantford was able to defeat his rivals and the weather to take the checkered flag in the second leg of the Mosport Superbike Doubleheader Weekend. The 32-year-old Kawasaki rider bounced back after finishing second to 2011 champion Brett McCormick of Saskatoon on Saturday.
Mississauga native Matt McBride finished in second place, 15.587 seconds behind Szoke. After announcing his retirement from professional racing earlier in the day, Sherbrooke, QC resident and two-time Canadian Superbike champion Francis Martin, ended his career on a high-note, completing the Superbike podium. McCormick, who took a spill in Corner One after passing Szoke for the lead, was unable to finish.
Alex Welsh of Uxbridge, was the winner of the Pirelli Pro Sport Bike race for the second consecutive day. Keene, ON rider Jodi Christie finished in second place which earned the 18-year-old enough points to capture the Pro Sport Bike championship. Frank Trombino of Woodbridge was third.
After capturing the inaugural Harley-Davidson XR1200 Cup title the day before, fan favourite Steve Crevier won a thrilling race over American Michael Barnes and Vancouver’s Darren James.
In the Honda CBR125R Challenge, Stacey Nesbitt made history at Mosport with her Sunday win which earned the 14-year-old from St. Lazare, QC, the class title and the prestigious honour of becoming the first female rider in the world to capture a national championship.
Ryan Chalmers, Mosport
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BOWMANVILLE, Ont. (August 21) – Results of Sunday’s seventh round of the Canadian Superbike Championship by Parts Canada at Mosport International Raceway showing finishing position, rider name, hometown, type of motorcycle in brackets and laps completed:
1. Jordan Szoke, Brantford, Ont. (Kawasaki ZX-10R) 14
2. Matt McBride, Mississauga, Ont. (BMW S1000RR) 14
3. Francis Martin, Sherbrooke, Que. (BMW S1000RR) 14
4. Andrew Nelson, Kars, Ont. (BMW S1000RR) 14
5. Michael Ferreira, Mississauga, Ont. (BMW S1000RR) 14
6. Ross Millson, Hamilton, Ont. (Kawasaki ZX-10R) 14
7. Jodi Christie, Keene, Ont. (Honda CBR600RR) 14
8. Alex Welsh, Uxbridge, Ont. (Suzuki GSX-R600) 14
9. Billy Shields, Unionville, Ont. (Yamaha YZF-R1) 14
10. Franklyn Dominguez, Hudson, Que. (Kawasaki ZX-10R) 13
11. Marie-Josee Boucher, Montreal, Que. (Honda CBR1000RR) 12
12. Rob Busby, Brantford, Ont. (BMW S1000RR) 11
Did Not Finish
Brett McCormick, Saskatoon, Sask. (BMW S1000RR) 13
Francois Dumas, St-Raymond, Que. (BMW S1000RR) 9
Frank Trombino, Woodbridge, Ont. (Suzuki GSX-R600) 8
Sebastien Tremblay, Sherbrooke, Que. (BMW S1000RR) 2
Did Not Start
Matt Cooper, Guelph, Ont. (Yamaha YZF-R1)
Bodhi Edie, Warman, Sask. (Honda CBR600RR)
Raphael Archambault, Terrebonne, Que. (Suzuki GSX-R600)
Kenny Reidman, Belfountain, Ont. (Triumph 675)
Martin Ricard, Montreal, Que. (Kawasaki ZX-10R)
Steve Walker, Carleton Place, Ont. (BMW S1000RR)
Darren James, North Vancouver, BC (Buell 1125R)
Dean Plater, Cumberland, Ont. (Kawasaki ZX-10R)
Time of Race: 23:00.955 (144.417km/h)
Margin of Victory: 15.587 secs.
Fastest Lap: 1:36.565 by Brett McCormick on lap 13
Lap Leaders: Jordan Szoke 1, Michael Ferreira 2-4, Szoke 5-14
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