Turkish motorcyclist leads in Germany championship race

ANKARA

Turkish motorcyclist Kenan Sofuoglu came in first place after the ninth round of the 2016 World Supersport Championship in Germany on Sunday.

Sofuoglu, who competed for Kawasaki Puccetti Racing team, started the 12-round race in the pole position on the track, EuroSpeedway Lausitz, in Klettwitz region.

In the beginning, Niki Tuuili from the Yamaha team outdistanced Sofuoglu after the first corner, but the Turkish racer retrieved his first place in the third tour and kept his position till the finish line.

Sofuoglu has now gained fifth winnings in this season of the championship. Moreover, Sofuoglu has outscored his competitors when he has gained third first place in a row.

On the Riders' championship in 2016 season, Sofuoglu has 171 points, while his team-mate, Randy Krummenacher, has 118 points. Patrick Jacobsen from the Honda team has 109 in the third position.

Tenth round will begin on Oct. 2 in France. The championship consists of 12 rounds.

ANKARA

Turkish motorcyclist Kenan Sofuoglu came in first place after the ninth round of the 2016 World Supersport Championship in Germany on Sunday.

Sofuoglu, who competed for Kawasaki Puccetti Racing team, started the 12-round race in the pole position on the track, EuroSpeedway Lausitz, in Klettwitz region.

Sofuoglu has now gained fifth winnings in this season of the championship. Moreover, Sofuoglu has outscored his competitors when he has gained third first place in a row.

On the Riders' championship in 2016 season, Sofuoglu has 171 points, while his team-mate, Randy Krummenacher, has 118 points. Patrick Jacobsen from the Honda team has 109 in the third position.

Tenth round will begin on Oct. 2 in France. The championship consists of 12 rounds.