Easton hoping to pick up the tab at Knockhill
Added on Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 by Carole Nash Editor
Easton seeking home victory.
Hydrex Honda rider Stuart Easton is unlikely to mind running up a hefty bar bill this weekend if he manages to win at this weekend’s British Superbikes round in Knockhill.
The Scot believes that his home race provides him with the perfect opportunity to put the skids on Airwaves Yamaha’s unrelenting march to the British Superbikes championship crown and he’s even promising to foot the drinks bill if he can secure the top podium place.
To date, only Sylvain Guintoli has managed to beat Airwaves Yamaha pair Leon Camier and James Ellison, with Camier taking eight wins from ten BSB races so far this season but Easton his talking up his chances of victory at Knockhill.
Easton was close to double race winner Camier at Thruxton two weeks ago, with a second and a fourth putting him third in the rider’s standings heading into round six at his home circuit.
“I can’t wait to get there. It is my home round and I hope that all the Scottish fans will come and get behind me,” said Easton.
“The last time the fans had a Scottish winner was probably Steve Hislop so if I can replicate that then of course I would be celebrating with them.
“If I can pull it off I will be buying everyone a drink.”
