Buckingham likes the factory taste.

James Buckingham, standing in for the injured John Reynolds at the Rizla Suzuki squad in the British Superbikes at the season finale, crashed out of the opening race and finished an impressive 14th after starting from 22nd on the grid in the second race. The young rider enjoyed his taste of riding a factory-supported superbike.

"In race one a rider high-sided in front of me on the third lap. I couldn't avoid him and ended up crashing at Surtees, which was disappointing as I was already five-places ahead of my starting position," said Buckingham of his first race.

James Buckingham, standing in for the injured John Reynolds at the Rizla Suzuki squad in the British Superbikes at the season finale, crashed out of the opening race and finished an impressive 14th after starting from 22nd on the grid in the second race. The young rider enjoyed his taste of riding a factory-supported superbike.

"In race one a rider high-sided in front of me on the third lap. I couldn't avoid him and ended up crashing at Surtees, which was disappointing as I was already five-places ahead of my starting position," said Buckingham of his first race.

"Race two was much better and I had a proper battle for the points scoring positions, ending up 14th and more comfortable on the Rizla Suzuki than ever before. I have enjoyed this experience with the team as a stand-in for JR - but my thoughts are with him now in hospital and I wish him a quick and complete recovery. I have won the Privateers championship and tasted life with a factory Superbike team this year and that can't be bad!"

Team manager Robert Wicks gave Buckingham the thumbs-up for his efforts after his short notice call up. "James Buckingham put on an great performance in the second race to score points from a difficult 22nd place on the grid. He is a star of the future for sure," said Wicks.

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