G&S Racing currently supports three riders in the British Supersport Championship
The G&S Racing Kawasaki race team is assisting three riders across BSB’s British Supersport Championship throughout 2024.
Jorel Boerboom, Sam Laffins and Asher Durham all entrust EBC Brakes Racing’s GPFAX track/race brake pads and X-Series floating discs on their Kawasaki race bikes.
The most recent round of the season took the outfit to the notoriously fast-paced Thruxton Circuit, where more points were added to the pile, and one rider suffered from a fairly serious crash.
Read the full lowdown in the team’s own words below…
“It was always going to be a difficult weekend for the Wyberton-based G&S Racing Kawasaki team at Thruxton, as it is the fastest circuit on the calendar and with such an abrasive surface, it is very hard on tyre life. But Asher Durham was on the case and bagged a points finish in the second race in round seven of the British Supersport championship.
“Free practice and qualifying went well for the three riders, with Sam Laffins starting from the sixth row and he was quick to get away at the start of the Sprint race on Saturday. But on the sixth lap while running in 15th place, he tangled with the rider just ahead at Church and suffered a heavy crash which brought out the red flag. The marshalls and medics were quick to attend and he was taken to the circuit medical centre for assessment before being transported to hospital for further treatment. He had a lengthy operation on his injuries on Sunday morning and is recovering well. Meanwhile the race was restarted with Asher Durham finishing in 19th and Jorel Boerboom 20th.
“In the feature race on Sunday, Durham started from the seventh row and was quick to get away at the start, taking up 15th position on the opening lap. He gradually made his way forward and on passing Joe Sheldon-Shaw on the final lap he crossed the finish line in a strong 11th place to pick up five championship points which brings his total to 54 – placing him 12th in the overall rider standings.”
“Jorel Boerboom started the second race from the head of the ninth row and he too got a good start, making up five places on the first lap. He passed Max Wadsworth on lap three and ended up in 17th place after passing Harvey Claridge on lap 14 of 18. Too far away from the next rider, Boerboom had to settle for 17th at the flag, just a couple of places away from the points.
“Team manager Tom Fisher: ‘First of all, I want to wish Sam a speedy recovery. He was doing around 160mph when he went down at Church bend. He is recovering well from surgery and thanks everyone for their best wishes. Both Asher and Jorel went very well in the second race with Ash picking up more points and Jorel just missing out in 17th. Considering how fast Thruxton is they did very well. Thanks go to our loyal sponsors for their continued support we do really appreciate their input.’”
Pic credit: Dave Yeomans
GPFAX Pads
EBC’s GPFAX Sintered Race Brake Pads are for RACE ONLY use. This is a blend of brake pad that has higher friction and far better grip than any other brake product on the market.
X-Series Floating Discs
Since their introduction, EBC’s ultra-lightweight floating motorcycle rotors have become one of the worlds best selling lightest and best performing discs available for all modern sport bikes.
