Kelso and Lytras in Command for GP Juniors Cup
Joel Kelso (JDS Moto, Yamaha YZF-R15) has taken the overall round victory here at Morgan Park Raceway for the GP Juniors Cup. It’s been fantastic to welcome him back to the ASBK paddock with his short stint back in Australia. Also taking victory this afternoon was John Lytras (Caboolture Yamaha, Yamaha YZF-R15).
GP Juniors Race Two
Taking victory for race two of the GP Juniors Cup at Morgan Park Raceway was Northern Territorian, Kelso who has returned from overseas competition.
He managed to break away and take victory by 2.161s to his nearest competitor, using his pole position to great effect. The battle behind him was much more intense as they crossed the finish line.
Lytras came second, race one winner, Max Stauffer (Rock Oil, Yamaha YZF-R15) third, Glenn Nelson fourth (Rock Oil, Yamaha YZF-R15) and Zylas Bunting (Shark Leathers, Yamaha YZF-R15) finished in a distant fifth.
Young Harrison Voight (Voight Contracting, Yamaha YZF-R15) was an unfortunate non-finisher, retiring after four laps. Fastest lap of the race also went to Kelso, which was no surprise to see.
GP Juniors Race Two Provisional Results
1. Joel KELSO (JDS Moto, Yamaha YZF-R15)
2. John LYTRAS (Caboolture Yamaha, Yamaha YZF-R15)
3. Max STAUFFER (Rock Oil, Yamaha YZF-R15)
4. Glenn NELSON (Shark Leathers, Yamaha YZF-R15)
5. Zylas BUNTING (Shark Leathers, Yamaha YZF-R15)
DNF. Harrison VOIGHT (Voight Contracting, Yamaha YZF-R15)
GP Juniors Race Three
Adding to the list of variety of winners for the GP Juniors Cup this weekend was John Lytras (Caboolture Yamaha, Yamaha YZF-R15) who won the race in a brilliant tactical display.
Kelso led the majority of the race but thought he would attempt being second leading onto the final straight this time, so he could get the slipstream behind Lytras. It didn’t quite work out as Lytras won ahead of Kelso (2nd), Stauffer (3rd), Nelson (4th) and Harrison Voight (5th) Only .841s covered the top four as they crossed the finish line.
Kelso sharing; “It was a great race and I was leading most of it. I thought I would be better off being second heading onto the main straight because in race one, I got slipstreamed to the line. My plan didn’t quite work out as I couldn’t make my way past Lytras. I’m happy with the result however. It’s different racing here compared to Europe but it’s great to be back in the paddock for a while.
The overall round winner was Kelso followed by Lytras and Stauffer. Leading the overall championship is Stauffer with 246 points, ahead of Lytras with 229 and Bunting with 95.
GP Juniors Race Three Provisional Results
1. John LYTRAS (Caboolture Yamaha, Yamaha YZF-R15)
2. Joel KELSO (JDS Moto, Yamaha YZF-R15)
3. Max STAUFFER (Rock Oil, Yamaha YZF-R15)
4. Glenn NELSON (Shark Leathers LKI, Yamaha YZF-R15)
5. Harrison VOIGHT (Voight Contracting, Yamaha YZF-R15)
6. Zylas BUNTING (Shark Leathers, Yamaha YZF-R15)
2018 ASBK Calendar
Round 6- Winton Motor Raceway, Benalla, VIC September 7 – 9
Round 7- Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, VIC October 12 – 14
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Photos courtesy of Andrew Gosling tbg sport
