After a stellar season that saw Chaz Davies take seven podiums of which an impressive five race wins from the 11 races completed, the Welshman powered his Yamaha YZF-R6 to sixth at Magny Cours, the penultimate round of the season, to claim the 2011 World Supersport Championship title.
Davies encountered a tough race at the French formula one style circuit but with a comfortable 35 point advantage, the Welshman just needed to cross the line in sixth place, ahead of his closest adversary Fabien Foret, to claim the well-deserved title. Team-mate Luca Scassa was determined to celebrate the occasion with a race win of his own. The Italian was on flying form, storming his R6 to the finish line, delivering a spectacular victory, his third of the 2011 season.
Brit Sam Lowes was once again runner up after finishing in the same position last week at Imola. Australian Broc Parkes also finished int eh same place as last week with third.
"It's been an amazing season and it has taken me 15 long years to get me where I am now," Davies said
"There are so many emotions hitting me all at once, I've worked towards this all my life and I still believe I am now in this position. I can't thank my team and Yamaha enough for all their effort. I certainly didn't think at the beginning of the year that I'd be here now, taking the championship title. My family and my girlfriend have been behind me all the way and I owe them so much. Thanks to everyone who helped make this magical moment happen."
