In Race 2 in Pittsburgh, Jake Gagne (Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing) and Danilo Petrucci (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC) finished third. He is -1 point with still 4 races to go.
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Danilo Petrucci did his best, but at the Pittsburgh International Race Complex, the adversity for the Three Tuning Forks firm was fiercer than ever. During the 10th concurrent seasonal success of Jake Gagne in 16 races, » petrux » finished third in Race 2. A combination of results that saw the Ducatista lose, albeit by just one point, the championship lead of the MotoAmerica Superbike 2022. With 4 races still to play between New Jersey and Barber and a total of 100 points still to be won, everything is clearly at stake. For the Italian standard bearer, however, the title race is complicated, and not only A little. Here are the highlights of race 2
DANILO PETRUCCI THIRD IN RACE 2
The final day of racing at Pitt opened in the morning with rain and a Danilo Petrucci untouchable in the Warm Up on a wet track, putting more than 2″ to everyone. In Race 2, despite himself, the story unfolded differently. After a problematic start, Danilo Petrucci found himself fourth preceded by the Attack Yamaha duo formed by Jake Gagne et
Cameron Petersen, ? Hector Barbera third favored by an early start sanctioned by the race direction. After freeing himself from the Spanish representative, the driver from Terni was able to take the advantage over Cameron Petersen for second position, on the seventh lap in the middle of curve 3, all behind his rival
Jake Gagne now impregnable and with an irresistible rhythm.
SCHOLTZ AGAINST PETRUCCI
Once again, it is Matthew Scholtz which ruined the plans of the Warhorse HSBK Racing flagship Ducati New York. In a gradual ascent, on the 10th lap, he first overtakes
Cameron Petersen then, two laps later, took second place at the expense of Danilo Petrucci
with a decisive overtaking. Forced to settle for bronze of the day and the 14th podium in 16 races, Danilo Petrucci now concedes 1 point to a Jake Gagne who, with yet another double, largely redeems himself from the mistake of Race 2 in Brainerd.
Win and championship points lead for @jakegagne at @PittRace after perfect weekend. Pole position, lap record two victories and a one-point lead in the @medallia Superbike Championship. pic.twitter.com/Nh9PpBY9GX
— MotoAmerica (@MotoAmerica) August 21, 2022
PENULTIMATE SLEEVE IN NEW JERSEY
The MotoAmerica Superbike with the title duel between Danilo Petrucci et Jake Gagne will return the weekend of September 9 to 11 at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, scene of the penultimate round of the season. As always, the live broadcast of the event will be guaranteed by the service (subscription) MotoAmerica Live + .
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