IMMINGHAM motorcycle racer Rob Wilson is hoping to get back on track this weekend at Rockingham in round six of the Thundersport GB Golden Era Superbike Championship.
Wilson's frustrating spell started at Cadwell Park in round four when his Endotec/C-tech electrical Kawasaki ZX7R suffered a broken fuel line in qualifying, tyre problems in race one and two, and a blown engine in the last race of the weekend.
His highest-place finish was sixth, which was not what he had hoped for on his home track.
Running his spare bike in round five at Oulton Park, it was a 'double points weekend' with racing only taking place on the Saturday.
Qualifying in 11th, he was confident a little more track time would get him familiar with his spare bike and different engine spec.
It all came good in race one and, after a last-lap battle, Wilson clinched second behind runaway winner Ian Simpson.
In race two, gear selection problems resulted in a sixth-place finish
Wilson said: "After the last two rounds not going to plan, we are looking at turning things around at Rockingham.
"We will have both bikes ready – and we will be looking to close the 57-point gap on championship leader Richard Blunt.
"There are four rounds and 400 points still up for grabs."
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