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Irwin finishes 16th upon return with new team

Irwin finishes 16th upon return with new team

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Glenn Irwin completed his first race back from injury with new team OMG Racing Yamaha at Thruxton in the British Superbike Championship on Saturday.The Northern Ireland rider made a shock exit from PBM Ducati on Thursday "as a result of a point of conflict" when declared fit to race this weekend, having initially targeted a return at Cadwell Park at the end of August.Irwin suffered injuries following a crash during practice at Snetterton in June, leaving him with fractures to his hip socket and pelvis which required surgery on his sacrum (pelvic region).The 35-year-old was cleared to race following practice on Friday and in Saturday's Race One, finished 16th on his new bike with new team-mate Kyle Ryde securing victory.Ryde's victory saw him narrow the gap on BSB leader Bradley Ray who finished eighth to just 24 points.The Englishman made his move on Max Cook in the final few laps having saved his tyres, which allowed him to cross the line with plenty to spare. Ray was unable to recover from a slow start in which he dropped back in the opening laps.Sunday's races at Thruxton are due to take place at 13:15 and 16:15.
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