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Kyle Ryde felt he had improved at a Snetterton track he does not favour as he picked up second behind rival Ray in a sweltering race one.
Kyle Ryde trailed his rival Bradley Ray by over five seconds in the opening British Superbike race at Snetterton, showing improvement compared to qualifying.
Ryde remained positive, acknowledging Ray’s strengths at the track while focusing on his own progress and gains.
Despite being unable to catch Ray, Ryde successfully defended his position against Tommy Bridewell, who eventually dropped back in the race due to pace.
Ryde credited the 2025 tyre compound for enabling high speeds despite challenging conditions, such as the hot weather at the Norfolk track.
Looking ahead to the next race, Ryde expressed satisfaction with his performance and aimed to close the gap to Ray in the upcoming shorter sprint race on Sunday.
