JG Speedfit Kawasaki’s James Ellison is contemplating the special £50,000 King of Brands cash prize at this weekend’s MCE British Superbike round but says the circumstances would have to be right.
The Kendal native is still contending with the ribs he broke at Snetterton but said the injury didn’t hold him back too much at Knockhill and that the Brands full circuit is less physical so he isn’t anticipating too much of a problem.
The last few rounds haven’t gone to plan at all so I’m really looking forward to getting back out at Brands Hatch and putting things right,” said Ellison.
“We had an incredible round here back in April and although the Indy track is different to the full circuit, we can certainly carry over a lot of the information that will hopefully mean we can kick off Friday morning strongly.
“I’m still struggling a little with the injury, but it didn’t affect me too much at Knockhill and Brands is a less physical track so I don’t think it will be too much of a problem this weekend. Even with the way things went at Snetterton and Knockhill we were still one of, if not the fastest, riders of the weekend so I don’t see any reason why we can’t do that again and get back to where we belong.
“The King of Brands option is certainly an interesting prospect, I think it will all depend on how close the times are between the top 20 riders or so but if we’re in a position where I think we can still get through to the front group then I might just go for it.”
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