BSB: Debut podium for Jackson at home round

Lee Jackson shot into the limelight at Cadwell Park this weekend with a stunning performance in front of his home crowd.

The Lincoln rider was quick throughout the weekend, qualifying on the second row for the first race before going on to finish sixth.

Having set the fastest lap in the opening race, he’d be elevated to pole position for race two and he took the opportunity by both hands as he scrapped for victory throughout.

While several big names crashed out or failed to finish with technical issues, Jackson’s pace was unquestionable as he went on to set a new circuit lap record while jostling with James Ellison for the lead.

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The 22-year-old’s debut podium couldn’t have come at a better time as he fights to put his name back on the map after a difficult first half of the season with the Smiths Racing team.

“We found some good form last time out at Thruxton so to bring that to Cadwell Park and improve further still has been mega so it’s been fantastic to get my debut BSB podium,” he said.

“In the first race, I was only a second off the race win and definitely had the pace, which was shown with the fastest lap, so to start the second from pole gave me an even better chance. I got by James at the hairpin but thought maybe I’d shown my hand a bit early but we fought for the win all the way to the end so it’s a fantastic result for me. The first half of the season wasn’t the best and we had a few hiccups but hopefully we can maintain this form at the final four rounds so a huge thanks to the team for sticking by me and giving me a great bike.”

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