Round eight saw team Go Eleven prepare to take on Magny Cours, with the hope of securing some points following the disappointment of round 7.

The first Superpole of the weekend was a mixed bag, with the Welsh rider starting slow for the opening lap but improving by over a second on subsequent laps. A finish of 11th isn’t conducive with a great finish for race one, yet still gives Davies an opportunity to steal a top 5 placing.

The sun was pounding the asphalt come time for race one, producing an uncomfortable 40 c on the track. Soon after the start, a large group of closely matched riders held positions 6 – 13th, with nothing between them. Chaz had fought his way to the front of the group a battle ensued with every twist of the circuit, as the contenders tested their nerve to edge past the competition; something Chaz did well.

The Welshman had 7th by the chequered flag and best independent. Team and rider felt that with more work to stabilise the front end, a better result could have been achieved although happy to have coined some points.

Chaz betters the previous day’s Superpole bypassing several riders during an aggressive start; securing 8th and a row up the grid for starting race two.

The heat continued for race two, allowing Go Eleven to use the grippy tyres as in Saturday’s race one. A good start allows Chaz to climb the pack and defend his gains before attacking the next leading group. Avoiding a near-miss, where two contenders made contact, Davies used this to his advantage, passing them and several others, to earn 5th overall. Chaz was also crowned best independent for the second day running, giving the round a much more positive feel.