In a frantic dash to the finish line, Louth rider Peter Hickman took advantage of series leader Steve Brogan to snatch third place in round 10 of the Metzeler National Superstock championship at Croft on Sunday, his second podium in as many rounds.
 
Qualifying saw Hicky put together a string of fast laps to secure a front row start in third place alongside fellow Lincolnshire rider Ben Wilson and as the 15 lap race got underway on Sunday afternoon and settled into fourth place behind race leader Jon Kirkham, series leader Steve Brogan and Ben Wilson.
 
Realising there was a huge battle between Brogan and Wilson developing in front of him, Hicky remained in fourth place just a fraction behind the dispute and the four riders all pulled clear of the pursuing pack.
 
Once or twice Hicky showed Wilson his front wheel but was unable to make the move stick and so played the waiting game, hoping to make a pass later in the race.
 
As they all went into the final lap the action ahead was even more intense. Wilson got past Brogan at the final corner and the latter glanced behind. He lost momentum and Hickman pounced. In the dash to the flag Hicky outpaced Brogan to clinch third place for the second podium finish of the season in third place for Ultimate Racing.
 
“I got away fairly well,” said Peter. “I was third into the first turn but dropped to fourth and sat behind Brogan and Wilson who were swapping places at nearly every corner. I just thought I would sit at the back of them and if they did take each other out I was there to pick up the pieces.
 
“On the second to last lap I got blocked by a back marker, the other two got through but I didn’t, so must have lost at least a second on them. I thought pretty much that that was going to be it but on the last lap I caught loads of time up and was right back with them in the last sector. I don’t quite know what Brogan was doing but he looked over his shoulder and must have shut the throttle off at the same time. I just sailed past him and was gifted third place. When you are given it, take it!!!”
 
With the 16 points accrued from Croft, Hicky moves up a place to joint fourth in the rider points but with 50 more points on offer in the final two rounds and the rider ahead just one point away from him, he could easily find himself in third place at the end of the season.