Kawasaki Cup

The round 6 of the Kawasaki Cup was held at the Pasir Gudang Circuit at Johor on 20th July 2008 as a support race for the FIM Asian GP. Emmanuel Clarke from India took part in this event. Even though Clarke had only 20 minutes of practice time, he managed to set a time of 1:55.8 to be the 8th fastest. In the qualifying session that followed, he improved his timing to 1:55.1 and once again was 8th fastest and was placed in row 2.

"This is a 3.8 km track, so technical and flowing that you cannot see the exit of many corners while turning. I had to compete with the local boys who had prior knowledge of the track and with the little practice I had, I think I am happy that I managed to be in row 2" said Clarke.

The race 1 started well for Clarke. He was running 7th, until he ran wide at a chicane and joined back in 11th place to eventually finish 9th.

With the finishing order deciding the starting grid for race 2, Clarke started in 9th place and finished 9th.

Clarke said "I did move upto 8th, but couldn't keep the pace. I did my best given the limited knowledge of the track and very less practice time....Overall for the week end I am 8th"

Emmanuel Clarke is placed 7th in the Championship with 82 points out of 21 riders. With one more round to go in the Championship Clarke is hoping for a good finish to end in the top 6 of the Championship.

indmotorsport.com wishes him all the very best.

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