Mixed results for Jervis

By John Hopkins

Victoria, BC's Oliver Jervis endured a mixed weekend of results in the sixth round of the Washington Motorcycle Road Racing Association season at Pacific Raceways in Kent, WA last weekend.

The Zlock Kawasaki rider managed a best finish of second in the 600 Supersport race but crashed out of 600 Superbike and placed fourth in Formula Ultra.

In 600 Supersport Jervis was third off the line on his Kawasaki ZX-6R but managed to pass Aaron Gwin on the opening lap. From there he pressured race leader Eli Edwards but was unable to find a way by and settled for the runner-up result.

After making some changes to the ZX-6R overnight Jervis had an encouraging start to the following day's 600 Superbike race as he grabbed the lead. His glory was short-lived however and he lowsided in turn nine.

"The bike fared quite well with what was mostly cosmetic damage," Jervis said. "All I'm suffering from is a sore left foot and a bruised ego, as I've somehow managed to not crash a bike in over three seasons."

For the Formula Ultra event Jervis was back on the Zlock Kawasaki ZX-10R however a poor start left him near the bottom end of the top 10 and he was only able to make his way back up to fourth by the finish.