The Motorpoint Yamaha team earned a top 10 finish and some solid points this weekend at Cadwell Park following another mature performance by rookie Dan Linfoot.

Although the weekend hadn’t looked too promising with new settings needing to be dialled in and only one rider competing for the team, Dan pulled  out all of the stops to put smiles back on the face of the crew and supporters alike.

Dan showed real fighting spirit throughout the weekend, finishing 9^th in the first race. Sadly, whilst high on confidence, a poor start on the grid meant that he came in only 13th in the second race in Lincolnshire.

“I’m not happy with my performance, ” says Dan. “I really struggled with the mountain section of the track and was forever playing catch up. The bike was a missile and I should have been able to make the most of that. I am pleased to have finished both races and have a good feeling with the bike. We need Andrew back on the bike, having a team mate to inspire you and help set up is crucial.”

Adds Rob Mac: “I admit it was a pretty frustrating weekend for the team, but Dan enjoyed a good start and whilst we didn’t progress in the second race it was still encouraging to see him get to grips with the track and the bike.

“Dan had a decent start in race one but race two wasn’t as straightforward. It’s that simple, he has to get away with the right group, he has the pace but it becomes a loosing battle from 16^th on lap one! He managed to finish both races at the most difficult track in the series so that really is a positive. Andrew will be back for the next race so we will be back to full strength and with the changes to the bike hopefully a strong finish to the year.”