Gagne Scores Pair of Top-Five Finishes at Laguna Seca
Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne collects valuable points in the title chase before MotoAmerica heads into the summer break / Jul 15, 2024 /
Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne capped off the MotoAmerica Superbike weekend at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca with another fifth-place finish at the iconic track in Monterey, California. Dealing with lingering arm pump issues, the reigning champion’s pair of top-five finishes earned valuable points to maintain the runner-up spot in the fierce battle for the premier-class crown. Unfortunately Cameron Petersen’s race ended early with a technical issue.
Gagne got a good start from the third row of the grid and quickly made his way to sixth. He advanced to fifth on Lap 6 and rode his own race to finish comfortably in the position. The pair of top-five finishes on the technical track was a valuable points haul for the defending three-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion who has been feeling less than 100%. He leaves the sixth round of the championship maintaining the runner-up spot in the standings and trailing by 15 points. As the series heads into a five-week summer break, Gagne will undergo surgery to address his arm pump issues.
Petersen got a great start to Race 2 and slotted into the runner-up spot. The South African was passed early on Lap 2 and then again in the corkscrew. Riding in fourth, it was a heated four-rider battle at the front. Unfortunately, on Lap 6, Petersen started to drop down the order and ultimately withdrew with a technical issue.
The Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing team heads back east to Lexington, Ohio, in five weeks time for Round 7 of the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on August 16-18.
Richard Stanboli – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing Team Manager
“We had a much-improved setup for Sunday, and Cameron was confident, but unfortunately an unforeseen technical issue caught us out. Jake soldiered on through the race and secured a few more good points. We look forward to Mid Ohio and the ability to compete with two healthy riders.”
Jake Gagne – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing #1
“We managed to pick up the pace a bit today and be a little closer to the front to get a few more points. The team and bike deserve to be fighting for wins, so it’ll be nice to have a few weeks off and be stronger for the last part of the season.”
Cameron Petersen – Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing #45
“It’s not the best way to end the weekend. The bike felt great, and I felt like I was in a good position to fight at the front, but unfortunately, we had an issue with the bike and were unable to finish the race. Thank you to the team for all the hard work. We will come back swinging after the summer break.”
2024 MotoAmerica Superbike Results
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