After finishing second to Ducati rider Mike Jones (Ducati Aust/Motul/Pirelli/QBE/Australian Outdoor Living) in Race 1. Maxwell then stepped up the pace in race two to claim victory ahead of Yamaha teammate Glenn Allerton for a 2,1 scorecard and the round victory. The victory allowed Maxwell to leapfrog Allerton into the championship lead by five points (176-171).
Mike Jones’ maiden win on the Ducati in Race 1 was baked up with a third place in Race 2 for second overall, while Allerton’s 3,2 scorecard accumulated enough points to claim the third step on the podium.
Look for a full round wrap in the next issue if AMCN on sale Thursday.
Images : Keith Muir
