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Latest win puts Plater ahead of the pack
Motorcycling ANOTHER race win for Woodhall Spa ace Steve Plater at Donington Park in round three of the Fuchs/Silkolene British Supersport championship saw him take the lead in the series.
Qualifying didn't quite go to plan for the Lincolnshire star as he slid off in the first session and was only able to secure ninth position in the final qualifying period for a third row start to the race.
As the 18-lap race got underway Steve made a good start and maintained his position of ninth at Redgate. But, as his tyres began to warm, he made steady progress up the field to take fourth place on lap five.
By lap 12 Plater had joined the leaders and within another four laps had taken the lead. With a clear track ahead, he pulled away and completed the 18-lap race over two seconds ahead of Dan Linfoot.
Plater now leads the championship by four points from Billy McConnell.
He said: "I got off the line well but then was almost run into at Hollywood in the first lap tussle. It was no big deal but I lost a few places.
"I held my position for a while and then started to move away and push.
"I am leading the championship now, which is good for both me and HM Plant Honda."
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Saturday 11 February 2012
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