Gagne Finishes Ninth in Tough Opening Race at Mid-Ohio
Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne overcame adversity to finish inside the top 10 as Superbikes returned to the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course / Aug 18, 2024 /
Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne salvaged points with a ninth-place finish in MotoAmerica Superbike Race 1 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. Unfortunately, his teammate Cameron Petersen was sidelined for the opening race of the seventh round of the championship with an ankle injury.
Superbikes made a long-awaited return to the 2.4-mile course in central Ohio, with Gagne qualifying fifth. After the race was delayed by rain, riders were met with tricky conditions. The reigning three-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion had a solid start and made his way to fourth, but unfortunately went off track on the second lap and found himself 13th. Gagne did what he could to make his way through the field and would finish ninth to score valuable points on a tough day.
Petersen’s weekend got off to a rough start with a big crash that injured his ankle during Thursday’s official Dunlop pre-race test. The South African soldiered on and was eighth in the first qualifying session, where he would also finish in the combined times. Unfortunately, he had another crash in the second qualifying session and was sidelined after being declared unfit to race by the medical staff. He will be re-evaluated this morning for this afternoon’s Race 2.
The Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing team looks to come back swinging for MotoAmerica Superbike Race 2 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.
Richard Stanboli – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing Team Manager
“Not a whole lot to say. It was a tough day. We’ll move on and try for better tomorrow.”
Jake Gagne – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing #1
“It was a really tricky track as it was drying out, but I got off to a good start. Unfortunately, I ran off into the grass early and wasn’t able to make up a lot of positions. I’ve got to do a better job tomorrow.”
2024 MotoAmerica Superbike Results
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