BENFLEET biker Mason Law endured a mixed weekend at Donington Park as the British Supersport Championship nears its conclusion.

Law, who rides for the Gearlink Kawasaki team, had a mixed weekend during round 10, as he secured another podium with third place in race one but was forced to retire from race two.

But he said he was pleased with how the first part of the race went.

"I struggled with set-up at the start of the weekend but certainly felt more confident come the race on Saturday,” said Law. “The sprint race was crazy though. There were so many people slicing each other up, I honestly thought a few times that I was going to end up on the floor.

“Once everyone calmed down it was time to find the grove but by that point, Brad (Ray) had cleared off. I started to catch Tarran (Mackenzie) but then unfortunately I had a couple of small mechanical problems that were hindering my progress.

“I managed to secure another podium, which I was happy with given the circumstances.”

Having struggled in the practice sessions to find a set-up that was suitable on the bike, Law ended up on the second row in sixth place for the opening race of the weekend.

He got a good start in the 10-lap race on Saturday and was fourth after lap one. He was eager to push for another podium and when Joe Francis crashed out in front of him, he was set to achieve that goal.

He rode hard and ended up in third only 0.4 off second place man Tarran Mackenzie.

Law started race two from the front row in third place and got another good start but lost some places on the opening lap.

It soon became apparent that Law had a problem having dropped down the order and he was forced to retire when in fifth place on lap six.

And Law apologised to his sponsors after the race.

“It was a different story in the main feature race on Sunday,” he said. “I got a good jump off the line and was second exiting the first turn until two bikes flew past me, which I was slightly baffled by.

“The bike felt weak and it was only when braking into the Esses that the first sign of a serious issue evolved when the bike semi shut down on me. It was game over from there and I had to retire. I am sorry to my sponsors and hope to be back strong in Assen."