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Bradley Ray likened the twenty laps of Brands Hatch to an endurance race as he collected his first ever British Superbikes podium at Brands Hatch in style, with a win.
During the British Superbikes opener at Brands Hatch, Bradley Ray secured his tenth victory of the season, although the race was far from easy for the Raceways rider as he faced tough competition from Christian Iddon, Kyle Ryde, and Scott Redding.
Despite starting strong from pole position, Ray felt the pressure building as his rivals closed in on him, causing him to struggle with his pace and worry about potential issues with his bike.
Being in the lead brought its own challenges for Ray, who found himself constantly checking his pit board and battling mental and physical exhaustion during the long race.
Looking ahead to the next day’s races, Ray anticipates a fierce competition among the top riders based on the performance of his competitors in the opening race.
Although the victory was hard-fought, Ray was pleased to break his winless streak at Brands Hatch and secure his first podium at the GP track, emphasizing the significance of achieving a win in such a demanding race.
