JW Triumph's James Westmoreland proved he had the pace to run with the British Supersport Championship leaders at Thruxton this weekend and was denied the race win my a couple of mistakes.

Westmore, who is using one of Glen Richard's series-winning bikes from last season, put his team together with about a week to go before the season-start and managed to break Leon Camier's long-standing lap record in the race.

“ We have proved this weekend how fast we are and the pole position shows the outright pace we have. I gave it my all in the race but the two mistakes cost me a race win today," said the youngster.

"The lap record is very special to have along with the pole position. To be the fastest ever rider on a supersport bike around Thruxton is an awesome feeling. We have took a lot away from Thruxton and now we have the package to win races.

"At this point in the season I would like to thank JT Engine Developments for building the new bike, my whole team, family and my loyal Sponsors who make everything possible.”