up spot , behind his Christchurch-based archrival Hoogenboezem in the final race of the weekend , and he ended the series a massive 99 points clear of Hoogenboezem , with Auckland ’ s Dave Sharp completing the Superbikes podium for 2022-23 . Buchanan , meanwhile , still had a job to do .
Whakatane ’ s Mitch Rees took first place in the Superbike class with a massive 99 point lead .
ROUND SIX Buchanan arrived at Taupo just one point behind Supersport 600 class leader Jake Lewis , of Rangiora , and knew that a solid performance might see him clinch that title as well . And that ’ s exactly what happened , with Buchanan finishing with a 1-3-1 score-card in the 600cc class at Taupo , giving him the title by five points from Lewis , with Upper Hutt ’ s Rogan Chandler claiming the third podium spot for the season . Buchanan had not needed to continue racing in the Supersport 300 class after wrapping up that title a week earlier , but he did anyway
Above : Zak Fuller in the lead . Right : Supersport 600 start . Far right : Rogan Chandler .
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