WorldSSP: Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing Verdnatura) completed a strong two-day test at Phillip Island to set the pace in the Supersport class.
The Spaniard completed 39 laps today but heavy rain during the final two hour session brought the action to a premature close.
PTR Triumph Factory Racing teammates Oli Bayliss and Tom Booth-Amos ended the day second and third fastest. For Bayliss it sets the scene for another strong home round while Booth-Amos was a race winner here twelve months ago.
Philipp Oettl (Feel Racing WorldSSP Team) was the only rider in the Top 15 not to improve on his morning time before the rain came in. The German ended the day fourth on the combined times.
P1 – Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing Verdnatura):
“The morning session went quite well for us. We focused on understanding the bike. The afternoon was a bit crazy with the rain and wind but we finisher first. I feel confident for the weekend. I like to ride alone and to stay calm and consistent. If the race were tomorrow, my target would be to lead and stay consistent.”
Day 2 results:
1. Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing Verdnatura) 1’32.525s
2. Oli Bayliss (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) +0.034s
3. Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) +0.188s
4. Lucas Mahias (GMT94 Yamaha) +0.334s
5. Ondrej Vostatek (Compos Racing Team) +0.337s
6. Alessandro Zaccone (Ecosantagata Althea Racing Team) +0.476s
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