With the Supersport Championship on the line, Saturday’s race at Circuit of The Americas brought plenty of twists for PJ Jacobsen and his closest rival, Mathew Scholtz who is currently leading the Championship points. Neither of the two front-runners managed to reach the podium, shaking up the title race. The race started with intense action as 30 riders charged into the tight turn one hairpin. Scholtz’s Strack Racing Yamaha YZF-R6 bounced off of PJ’s Rahal Ducati Moto Panigale V2 leaving both Scholtz and Cardenas crashed out of the race.
Scholtz managed to get back on his bike and rejoin the race in 30th position, spending the rest of the 11-lap event fighting hard to earn a points finish.
After the dramatic first race, PJ is more determined than ever to make up ground in the Supersport Championship. Finishing fifth allowed him to chip away at Mathew Scholtz’s lead, narrowing the gap to just 14 points. But for Jacobsen, it’s not nearly enough. He knows every point counts, and he’s eager to bounce back in the next day’s race to reclaim even more of the lead.
“Yesterday wasn’t the result we were hoping for,” Jacobsen said. “But I’m feeling confident. We made some good adjustments, and I know the pace is there. Today is a fresh start, and I’m going to give it everything to close that points gap even more.”
With just three races left in the season, Jacobsen is acutely aware of how crucial each race is. He’s determined to push his Rahal Ducati Moto Panigale V2 to its limits, knowing that another strong performance could be the difference between fighting for the championship title or watching it slip away. After battling through the pack on Saturday, he’s even more motivated to put in a clean, fast run in the next race and climb onto the podium.
“The bike feels great, and I know we have what it takes to be up front. I’m ready to get back out there, make the most of every opportunity, and take home more points. It’s all about focus and execution now,” Jacobsen added.
With his sights firmly set on the top step of the podium, PJ Jacobsen is ready to give it his all and make a strong push for the championship. The next race could be a turning point in the battle for the title, and Jacobsen is prepared to leave everything on the track to make sure he’s in the mix.
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