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Jeremy Ryan

Randalstown teen claims Donington double to extend championship lead

Randalstown rider James McManus claimed a classy double at Donington at the weekend to extend his lead in the British Junior Supersport championship.

The Completely Motorbikes/Affinity Sports Academy rider took his points total to 118 for the season and extended his lead in the Championship to 17 points.

McManus made it three wins in a row after victory in race two on the Donington National Circuit last time out.

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It turned into a massive occasion for McManus who got to ride on the GP circuit as part of the World Superbike weekend. The incredible weather brought huge crowds to the Leicestershire circuit with more than 50,000 tickets sold.

“The bike has worked perfectly the whole three days, so a big thank you to Completely Motorbikes / Affinity Sports Academy. To come away with two wins is a perfect result so I am delighted," he said.

"I would like to thank all my friends and family and supporters and also all my sponsors who make this possible.”

There is now a break of around a month before the British Junior Supersport category returns to the track at Thruxton from August 12-14.

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