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- Kennaugh Signs For Moto – 1 Suzuki For Remaining Rounds.
“Hurricane” Hudson Kennaugh, current South African Superbike Champion, had his talents as a rider recognised by the Moto -1 Suzuki World Supersport team, who have offered him a ride at the two remaining rounds of the Alstare Corona Extra World Supersport
- Kennaugh Signs For Moto – 1 Suzuki For Remaining Rounds.
“Hurricane” Hudson Kennaugh, current South African Superbike Champion, had his talents as a rider recognised by the Moto -1 Suzuki World Supersport team, who have offered him a ride at the two remaining rounds of the Alstare Corona Extra World Supersport
- Kennaugh Signs For Moto – 1 Suzuki For Remaining Rounds.
“Hurricane” Hudson Kennaugh, current South African Superbike Champion, had his talents as a rider recognised by the Moto -1 Suzuki World Supersport team, who have offered him a ride at the two remaining rounds of the Alstare Corona Extra World Supersport
- Kennaugh Learns Imola
Coming to a new circuit for the first time is difficult, but coming to a new circuit with a new team and a new bike, that is a whole different league of difficult, and that is exactly what Hudson Kennaugh is having to deal with this weekend at his World S
- Bike Show to Play Host to Prestigious British Superbike Awards
The cream of British motorcycling talent will gather at the 2005 International Motorcycle and Scooter Show in association with The Sun, when the Birmingham NEC plays host to the prestigious British Superbike Awards at 1pm on Tuesday 1st November.
- Busy Weekend For Kennaugh at Magny Cours
There is nothing like a challenge and that is what Hudson Kennaugh has on his hands this weekend at Magny Cours in France.
- Pole And Seventeenth For Kennaugh at Magny Cours
Hudson Kennaugh blew away the competition in the GSX-R European Cup qualifying to take pole position, with a superb lap time of 1min 46.590secs - his closest rival was David Salon with a 1min 47.010secs.
- Kennaugh to Test For Alstare
Hudson Kennaugh the new GSX-R European Cup title holder and current South African Superbike Champion has secured a test with the Alstare Superstock and Supersport teams, at Valencia in November.
- Kennaugh to Test For Alstare
Hudson Kennaugh the new GSX-R European Cup title holder and current South African Superbike Champion has secured a test with the Alstare Superstock and Supersport teams, at Valencia in November.
- All-New International Motorcycle and Scooter Show Kicks Off With World Launches
The all-new interactive International Motorcycle & Scooter Show in Association with The Sun hosted an array of UK and International motorcycle launches today, the highlight being those of BMW. Ducati and British manufacturers CCM and Royal Enfield.
- Hudson Ready For Alstare Test
Hudson Kennaugh is preparing for his test with the Alstare Suzuki Supersport and Superstock teams early next week at Valencia in Spain.
- Successful Alstare Test For Kennaugh
After lifting the GSX-R European Cup title and having an impressive Supersport debut at Imola and Magny Cours, Alstare gave Hudson Kennaugh the chance to test for their Supersport and Superstock team at Valencia in Spain.
- Successful Alstare Test For Kennaugh
After lifting the GSX-R European Cup title and having an impressive Supersport debut at Imola and Magny Cours, Alstare gave Hudson Kennaugh the chance to test for their Supersport and Superstock team at Valencia in Spain.
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- International MX No Fear in Pernes Les Fontaines
On February 25th and 26th the Moto Club Pernois will celebrate his 80th birthday, and a lot of GP riders will be there to contest one of the biggest MX pre-season event.
- Hudson Yet to Put Pen to Paper
Hudson “Hurricane” Kennaugh is yet to put pen to paper with a team for the up and coming 2006 race season.
- Hudson Yet to Put Pen to Paper
Hudson “Hurricane” Kennaugh is yet to put pen to paper with a team for the up and coming 2006 race season.
- TT 2006 launched.
TT 2006 has a star studded field and changes that should enhance course safety.
- Tunstall Heads to World Supersport in 2006
Tom Tunstall is delighted to confirm that he will be racing in the World Supersport Championship in 2006 onboard the Hardinge - Ice Valley Motorsport Honda.
- Tunstall Heads to World Supersport in 2006
Tom Tunstall is delighted to confirm that he will be racing in the World Supersport Championship in 2006 onboard the Hardinge - Ice Valley Motorsport Honda.
- Gobert to Make World Championship Comeback
In a surprise announcement, Australian Anthony Gobert has confirmed that he will compete in the opening two rounds of the 2006 Supersport World Championship in Qatar (February 25) and Australia (March 5).
- Gobert to Make World Championship Comeback
In a surprise announcement, Australian Anthony Gobert has confirmed that he will compete in the opening two rounds of the 2006 Supersport World Championship in Qatar (February 25) and Australia (March 5).
- Team SUZUKI MotoGP Returns to Europe For Official Tests And Team Launch
Team SUZUKI MotoGP will be in Spain for the next two weekends to take part in the traditional season-opening Official MotoGP Tests, as well as announcing its 2006 ‘XRE4’ GSV-R990 – an all-new machine for the final season of the 990cc regulations.
- Klaffi Honda - Phillip Island Preview
Only a few hours after the last heat at Losail the members of Team Klaffi Honda were on their way to Phillip Island.
- Round Two Set to be Another Hard Battle
After an intense and entertaining first round at Losail, Qatar, on Saturday 25 February, the 2006 World Superbike championship continues its high speed round the world tour with the Australian round at Phillip Island, on Sunday 5 March.
- WSS Phillip Island Preview
Sebastien Charpentier (Winston Ten Kate Honda) performed another of his famous demolition jobs in the last few laps of an otherwise close Losail Supersport race, but in Australia few believe he will be able to repeat his five-second margin of victory.
- WSS Phillip Island Preview
Sebastien Charpentier (Winston Ten Kate Honda) performed another of his famous demolition jobs in the last few laps of an otherwise close Losail Supersport race, but in Australia few believe he will be able to repeat his five-second margin of victory.
- Yamaha WSB Phillip Island Preview
After a sensational weekend of racing in Qatar, round two of the Superbike World Championship takes place coming weekend at the Phillip Island circuit, located a little more than an hour's drive south of Melbourne.
- Big Teams Gather in Spain For Motogp Hors Doeuvre
The Catalunya Official MotoGP test session of March 3/4/5 is the first official engagement of the 2006 MotoGP World Championship, designed as a tantalising hors d'oeuvre to what is arguably the most keenly awaited season in bike racing history.
- Byrne and Crutchlow Take The Victories in More Dramatic Action
Cal Crutchlow powered through the pain barrier to take third place, adrift of Shane Byrne and Tom Sykes, and then took a victory in the re-scheduled round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch.
- Byrne and Crutchlow Take The Victories in More Dramatic Action
Cal Crutchlow powered through the pain barrier to take third place, adrift of Shane Byrne and Tom Sykes, and then took a victory in the re-scheduled round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch.
- Byrne and Crutchlow Take The Victories in More Dramatic Action
Cal Crutchlow powered through the pain barrier to take third place, adrift of Shane Byrne and Tom Sykes, and then took a victory in the re-scheduled round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch.
- Byrne and Crutchlow Take The Victories in More Dramatic Action
Cal Crutchlow powered through the pain barrier to take third place, adrift of Shane Byrne and Tom Sykes, and then took a victory in the re-scheduled round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch.
- Byrne Double at Windy Donington Park
Shane Byrne tightened his grip on the chase for the Bennetts British Superbike title with a second winning double of the season in the fourth round at Donington Park in which the local favourite Leon Haslam had to settle for a second best in each of the r
- Byrne Double at Windy Donington Park
Shane Byrne tightened his grip on the chase for the Bennetts British Superbike title with a second winning double of the season in the fourth round at Donington Park in which the local favourite Leon Haslam had to settle for a second best in each of the r
- Byrne Double at Windy Donington Park
Shane Byrne tightened his grip on the chase for the Bennetts British Superbike title with a second winning double of the season in the fourth round at Donington Park in which the local favourite Leon Haslam had to settle for a second best in each of the r
- Byrne Double at Windy Donington Park
Shane Byrne tightened his grip on the chase for the Bennetts British Superbike title with a second winning double of the season in the fourth round at Donington Park in which the local favourite Leon Haslam had to settle for a second best in each of the r
- Camier And Then Byrne, in Spectacular Style, Take the Victories
Leon Camier enjoyed maiden race winning glory in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship in the first race of the fifth round at Snetterton but his Airwaves Ducati team-mate Shane Byrne headed him off with a spectacular ride in the difficult wet condi
- Camier And Then Byrne, in Spectacular Style, Take the Victories
Leon Camier enjoyed maiden race winning glory in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship in the first race of the fifth round at Snetterton but his Airwaves Ducati team-mate Shane Byrne headed him off with a spectacular ride in the difficult wet condi
- Camier And Then Byrne, in Spectacular Style, Take the Victories
Leon Camier enjoyed maiden race winning glory in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship in the first race of the fifth round at Snetterton but his Airwaves Ducati team-mate Shane Byrne headed him off with a spectacular ride in the difficult wet condi
- Camier And Then Byrne, in Spectacular Style, Take the Victories
Leon Camier enjoyed maiden race winning glory in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship in the first race of the fifth round at Snetterton but his Airwaves Ducati team-mate Shane Byrne headed him off with a spectacular ride in the difficult wet condi
- Byrne and Rutter win at Mallory Park
Michael Rutter powered in a popular victory in a dramatic sixth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship as he headed off the challenge of runaway series leading Shane Byrne in a rain affected second race at Mallory Park.
- Byrne and Rutter win at Mallory Park
Michael Rutter powered in a popular victory in a dramatic sixth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship as he headed off the challenge of runaway series leading Shane Byrne in a rain affected second race at Mallory Park.
- Byrne and Rutter win at Mallory Park
Michael Rutter powered in a popular victory in a dramatic sixth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship as he headed off the challenge of runaway series leading Shane Byrne in a rain affected second race at Mallory Park.
- Byrne and Rutter win at Mallory Park
Michael Rutter powered in a popular victory in a dramatic sixth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship as he headed off the challenge of runaway series leading Shane Byrne in a rain affected second race at Mallory Park.
- Sykes Takes Maiden Victory And Then Completes Daily Double
Tom Sykes was long overdue a victory in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship having come close on several occasions and the Rizla Suzuki set the record straight with a dominant seventh round performance at Oulton Park where he completed the daily d
- Sykes Takes Maiden Victory And Then Completes Daily Double
Tom Sykes was long overdue a victory in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship having come close on several occasions and the Rizla Suzuki set the record straight with a dominant seventh round performance at Oulton Park where he completed the daily d
- Sykes Takes Maiden Victory And Then Completes Daily Double
Tom Sykes was long overdue a victory in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship having come close on several occasions and the Rizla Suzuki set the record straight with a dominant seventh round performance at Oulton Park where he completed the daily d
- Sykes And Haslam Win, Byrne Takes a Tumble
Tom Sykes and Leon Haslam took the victories in a dramatic, incident packed eighth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Knockhill in which series leader Shane Byrne, despite a heavy tumble in the second race, still increased his lead in
- Sykes And Haslam Win, Byrne Takes a Tumble
Tom Sykes and Leon Haslam took the victories in a dramatic, incident packed eighth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Knockhill in which series leader Shane Byrne, despite a heavy tumble in the second race, still increased his lead in
- Sykes And Haslam Win, Byrne Takes a Tumble
Tom Sykes and Leon Haslam took the victories in a dramatic, incident packed eighth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Knockhill in which series leader Shane Byrne, despite a heavy tumble in the second race, still increased his lead in
- Sykes And Haslam Win, Byrne Takes a Tumble
Tom Sykes and Leon Haslam took the victories in a dramatic, incident packed eighth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Knockhill in which series leader Shane Byrne, despite a heavy tumble in the second race, still increased his lead in
- Haslam Enjoys Daily Double to go Third in Title Stakes
Leon Haslam maintained his record of winning a race every year at Cadwell Park with a dominant performance in the ninth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship as he won both races to move into third place in the title chase.
- Haslam Enjoys Daily Double to go Third in Title Stakes
Leon Haslam maintained his record of winning a race every year at Cadwell Park with a dominant performance in the ninth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship as he won both races to move into third place in the title chase.
- Haslam Enjoys Daily Double to go Third in Title Stakes
Leon Haslam maintained his record of winning a race every year at Cadwell Park with a dominant performance in the ninth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship as he won both races to move into third place in the title chase.
- Haslam Enjoys Daily Double to go Third in Title Stakes
Leon Haslam maintained his record of winning a race every year at Cadwell Park with a dominant performance in the ninth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship as he won both races to move into third place in the title chase.
- Camier and Haslam Take The Victories at Croft BSB
Leon Camier and Leon Haslam took the victories in the tenth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Croft where Shane Byrne fell six points short of sealing his second title success in five years.
- Camier and Haslam Take The Victories at Croft BSB
Leon Camier and Leon Haslam took the victories in the tenth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Croft where Shane Byrne fell six points short of sealing his second title success in five years.
- Camier and Haslam Take The Victories at Croft BSB
Leon Camier and Leon Haslam took the victories in the tenth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Croft where Shane Byrne fell six points short of sealing his second title success in five years.
- Camier and Haslam Take The Victories at Croft BSB
Leon Camier and Leon Haslam took the victories in the tenth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Croft where Shane Byrne fell six points short of sealing his second title success in five years.
- Title glory for Shane Byrne - Race Wins for Camier and Haslam
Shane Byrne sealed Bennetts British Superbike title glory with a comfortable ride into third place in a dramatic, incident packed opening race of the penultimate round at Silverstone.
- Title glory for Shane Byrne - Race Wins for Camier and Haslam
Shane Byrne sealed Bennetts British Superbike title glory with a comfortable ride into third place in a dramatic, incident packed opening race of the penultimate round at Silverstone.
- Title glory for Shane Byrne - Race Wins for Camier and Haslam
Shane Byrne sealed Bennetts British Superbike title glory with a comfortable ride into third place in a dramatic, incident packed opening race of the penultimate round at Silverstone.
- Title glory for Shane Byrne - Race Wins for Camier and Haslam
Shane Byrne sealed Bennetts British Superbike title glory with a comfortable ride into third place in a dramatic, incident packed opening race of the penultimate round at Silverstone.
- Kawasaki Continues Good Work Despite Rain At The Island
Work continued in Australia today with the second of three days development testing for the Kawasaki Racing Team, which brought positive results, despite mixed weather conditions at the Phillip Island circuit.
- Kawasaki Continues Good Work Despite Rain At The Island
Work continued in Australia today with the second of three days development testing for the Kawasaki Racing Team, which brought positive results, despite mixed weather conditions at the Phillip Island circuit.
- Kawasaki Continues Good Work Despite Rain At The Island
Work continued in Australia today with the second of three days development testing for the Kawasaki Racing Team, which brought positive results, despite mixed weather conditions at the Phillip Island circuit.
- Future West Supercross - Mersey Beat
The new Merseyside Liverpool Echo Arena will be rocking to a different beat on the evenings of Friday and Saturday 23rd and 24th of January,
- Future West Supercross - Mersey Beat
The new Merseyside Liverpool Echo Arena will be rocking to a different beat on the evenings of Friday and Saturday 23rd and 24th of January,
- Future West Supercross - Mersey Beat
The new Merseyside Liverpool Echo Arena will be rocking to a different beat on the evenings of Friday and Saturday 23rd and 24th of January,
- Kennaugh to Linxcel Seton Tuning for 2009 British Supersport Season
Linxcel Europe Ltd and Seton Tuning Ltd are excited to announce their continued relationship to run a team in The British Supersport Championship and are delighted to have secured the services of 2008 runner-up Hudson Kennaugh as the team’s number one rid
- Kennaugh to Linxcel Seton Tuning for 2009 British Supersport Season
Linxcel Europe Ltd and Seton Tuning Ltd are excited to announce their continued relationship to run a team in The British Supersport Championship and are delighted to have secured the services of 2008 runner-up Hudson Kennaugh as the team’s number one rid
- Kennaugh to Linxcel Seton Tuning for 2009 British Supersport Season
Linxcel Europe Ltd and Seton Tuning Ltd are excited to announce their continued relationship to run a team in The British Supersport Championship and are delighted to have secured the services of 2008 runner-up Hudson Kennaugh as the team’s number one rid
- Kennaugh to Linxcel Seton Tuning for 2009 British Supersport Season
Linxcel Europe Ltd and Seton Tuning Ltd are excited to announce their continued relationship to run a team in The British Supersport Championship and are delighted to have secured the services of 2008 runner-up Hudson Kennaugh as the team’s number one rid
- The Carole Nash International Motorcycle And Scooter Show Launched With An Action Packed Opening Day
A star studded display of new bikes, top riders and important racing announcements kicked off The Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show for its 20th visit to the Birmingham NEC.
- The Carole Nash International Motorcycle And Scooter Show Launched With An Action Packed Opening Day
A star studded display of new bikes, top riders and important racing announcements kicked off The Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show for its 20th visit to the Birmingham NEC.
- The Carole Nash International Motorcycle And Scooter Show Launched With An Action Packed Opening Day
A star studded display of new bikes, top riders and important racing announcements kicked off The Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show for its 20th visit to the Birmingham NEC.
- Kawasaki Conclude Successful Phillip Island Test
The Kawasaki Racing Team today concluded a successful three-day test at the Phillip Island circuit in Australia, with the three riders clocking up more than 150 laps of the 4.445km track, despite less than ideal weather conditions.
- Kawasaki Conclude Successful Phillip Island Test
The Kawasaki Racing Team today concluded a successful three-day test at the Phillip Island circuit in Australia, with the three riders clocking up more than 150 laps of the 4.445km track, despite less than ideal weather conditions.
- Kawasaki Conclude Successful Phillip Island Test
The Kawasaki Racing Team today concluded a successful three-day test at the Phillip Island circuit in Australia, with the three riders clocking up more than 150 laps of the 4.445km track, despite less than ideal weather conditions.
- Martin Confirmed at Hydrex Honda for 2009
After weeks of speculation, Guy Martin has confirmed that he will be remaining with the Hydrex Honda team for the forthcoming 2009 season.
- Martin Confirmed at Hydrex Honda for 2009
After weeks of speculation, Guy Martin has confirmed that he will be remaining with the Hydrex Honda team for the forthcoming 2009 season.
- Martin Confirmed at Hydrex Honda for 2009
After weeks of speculation, Guy Martin has confirmed that he will be remaining with the Hydrex Honda team for the forthcoming 2009 season.
- Rizla Suzuki Completes Successful Final 2008 Test
Rizla Suzuki MotoGP has rounded off 2008 with a successful three-day test at Phillip Island in Australia.
- Rizla Suzuki Completes Successful Final 2008 Test
Rizla Suzuki MotoGP has rounded off 2008 with a successful three-day test at Phillip Island in Australia.
- Rizla Suzuki Completes Successful Final 2008 Test
Rizla Suzuki MotoGP has rounded off 2008 with a successful three-day test at Phillip Island in Australia.
- Gearlink Kawasaki Announce 2009 Line-Up
Gearlink Kawasaki launched its 2009 rider line-up for the forthcoming 2009 British Supersport championship at the Motorcycle show in Birmingham on Thursday.
- Gearlink Kawasaki Announce 2009 Line-Up
Gearlink Kawasaki launched its 2009 rider line-up for the forthcoming 2009 British Supersport championship at the Motorcycle show in Birmingham on Thursday.
- Gearlink Kawasaki Announce 2009 Line-Up
Gearlink Kawasaki launched its 2009 rider line-up for the forthcoming 2009 British Supersport championship at the Motorcycle show in Birmingham on Thursday.
- Official Review of the 2008 Maxxis FIM World Enduro Championship Released on DVD
There’s a real treat in store for all fans of Enduro and dirt baike racing with the release of the Official Review of the 2008 Maxxis FIM World Enduro Championship, once again brought to you by Duke, the home of off-road bikes on DVD.
- The Official Review of the 2008 MotoGP 125cc and 250cc World Championships Released on DVD
The always-entertaining MotoGP 125cc and 250cc World Championships provided a year of surprises in 2008.
- The Official Review of the 2008 MotoGP World Championship Released on DVD
The 2008 MotoGP season was one of the most unpredictable and exciting ever, with Valentino Rossi back on form, World Champion Casey Stoner battling to keep his Ducati in front, an incredible line-up of ultra-fast rookies and much more to keep you on the e
- Official 2008 Supersport World Championship Review Released on DVD
The Supersport World Championship experienced an unpredictable and turbulent season in 2008, with strong fields of talented riders fighting for victory while Yamaha and Triumph battled to break the Honda domination.
- The Official Review of the 2008 FIM Superbike World Championship Released on DVD
There’s little doubt the story of the 2008 Superbike World Championship was the outstanding domination of Troy Bayliss as the popular Australian chased a third title before retiring from the sport.
- Irish Racer Awards Team up With MSVR
The sixth annual, Greenlight Television Irish Racer Magazine Awards, is pleased to announce a new partnership for the January 16th 2009 event.
- Irish Racer Awards Team up With MSVR
The sixth annual, Greenlight Television Irish Racer Magazine Awards, is pleased to announce a new partnership for the January 16th 2009 event.
- Irish Racer Awards Team up With MSVR
The sixth annual, Greenlight Television Irish Racer Magazine Awards, is pleased to announce a new partnership for the January 16th 2009 event.
- AMA Pro Road Racing and Dunlop Ready to Roll in First Test at Daytona This Weekend
The first official on-track activity for the new AMA Pro Racing and its debuting partner Dunlop Tires will take place at Daytona International Speedway this weekend with three full days of tire testing for the AMA Pro American Superbike and AMA Pro Dayton
- AMA Pro Road Racing and Dunlop Ready to Roll in First Test at Daytona This Weekend
The first official on-track activity for the new AMA Pro Racing and its debuting partner Dunlop Tires will take place at Daytona International Speedway this weekend with three full days of tire testing for the AMA Pro American Superbike and AMA Pro Dayton
- AMA Pro Road Racing and Dunlop Ready to Roll in First Test at Daytona This Weekend
The first official on-track activity for the new AMA Pro Racing and its debuting partner Dunlop Tires will take place at Daytona International Speedway this weekend with three full days of tire testing for the AMA Pro American Superbike and AMA Pro Dayton
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Shane Byrne rounded off his Bennetts British Superbike title winning campaign with a pair of victories in the final round at Brands Hatch.
The Airwaves Ducati rider, who had sealed the championship for the second time in five years in the penultimate round, romped to an easy success in the opening 30 lapper, finishing comfortable ahead of HM Plant Honda’s Cal Crutchlow.
“I made a great start then and that made things much easier. I got past Cal and decided to pull the pin and open up a sort of gap straightaway, but then he started to pull me back in so I went for it again, the gap went up and I took the victory,” explained Byrne.
The second race however was a different story with Leon Haslam, still in pain from a shoulder injury sustained in qualifying, making the running and leaving Byrne playing catch up, but the champion was equal to the challenge.
Moving through from fourth, he was second, though two seconds down, at half distance but then turned on the speed and style to reel in the leading HM Plant Honda, snatching the lead on the final lap as they carved through back-markers.
“Leon was riding hard and well, but I just went for it – I think that is the best I’ve ever had but I wanted to end on a winning note,” said a delighted Byrne who reflected on his day at the races.
“The championship was won before this round so I was able to go out there and put on a show. “I’d been careful for the previous four or five rounds because winning the title has been the bigger picture rather than winning races.
“The team put a lot of faith in me when they signed me and winning the title repaid that, and now I’m pleased to give them more successes.”
Byrne is graduating into World Superbikes next year, riding for the Sterilgarda Ducati team, and he reflected: “Winning is the perfect send off for me, my goodbye to the British series for the time being at least but it has been a really enjoyable season and this title means so much to me.”
Haslam, fourth in the opener, and then second to Byrne, finished the season as the overall runner-up, 474-357 down on the champion.
Crutchlow followed his second place in the opener with a fourth, adrift of Leon Camier, next time out to end the campaign in third place overall, 318-316 up on Rizla Suzuki rider Tom Sykes. After taking a sixth place, his season ended on a low, with a technical problem sidelining him in the closing stages.
Gary Mason, riding the Quay Garage Honda, headed Daily Star Cup Champion John Laverty home in the opener, but the Buildbase NW200 Ducati rider took the honours next time out.
Glenn Richards rounded off his Fuchs-Silkolene British Supersport Championship season with victory ahead of Steve Plater and series debutant Josh Brookes – the MAP Embassy Triumph rider, having taken his second title in as many years, having won the 2007 Superstock crown, confirmed that he will be moving into Superbike action next year.
Lee Johnston clinched the Metzeler National Superstock 600 title as he finished the penultimate round in third place adrift of race winner Jimmy Hill and Chris Northover, and then 24 hours later, Johnston celebrated his success with another third place in a race won by Robbie Brown from Matt Bilton.
Second best was just champion for Matthew Hoyle as he sealed the Relentless British 125GP title finishing the final round a couple of seconds down on race winner James Lodge.
Jon Kirkham completed a hat-trick of titles in the Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup as he won the final round, giving him the Autumn Cup to go with the Spring Cup and the overall title that he had already secured prior to this race.
Steve Brogan underlined his supremacy in the Metzeler National Superstock 1000 Championship with a celebratory eighth victory aboard his Honda Fireblade.
British Superbikes - Race One Result
Pos - Rider - Bike - Team - Time
1 - Shane Byrne - Ducati - Airwaves Ducati - 23:21.717
2 - Cal Crutchlow - Honda - HM Plant Honda - 23:23.609
3 - James Ellison - Honda - Hydrex Bike Animal Honda - 23:23.861
4 - Leon Haslam - Honda - HM Plant Honda - 23:23.907
5 - Leon Camier - Ducati - Airwaves Ducati - 23:27.464
6 - Tom Sykes - Suzuki - Rizla Suzuki - 23:28.276
7 - Michael Rutter - Ducati - North West 200 Ducati - 23:41.052
8 - Simon Andrews - Yamaha - Jentin Racing / Lloyds British - 23:41.719
9 - Jon Kirkham - Yamaha - Team Yamaha - 23:45.245
10 - Tristan Palmer - Honda - Tena for Men Honda - 23:46.958
11 - Gary Mason - Honda - Quay Garage - 23:46.975
12 - Billy Mcconnell - Kawasaki - MSS Discovery Kawasaki - 23:48.052
13 - John Laverty - Ducati - Buildbase NW200 Ducati - 23:48.873
14 - Atsushi Watanabe - Suzuki - Rizla Suzuki - 23:53.059
15 - Jason O'halloran - Honda - SMT Honda - 23:58.862
16 - Guy Martin - Honda - Hydrex Bike Animal Honda - 23:58.902
17 - Shannon Etheridge - Kawasaki - MAR Adept - 23:59.790
18 - Martin Jessopp - Honda - Riders Racing - 24:00.922
19 - David Johnson - Honda - Team MAXXIS - 24:01.018
20 - Scott Smart - Kawasaki - Hawk Racing - 24:01.957
21 - Chris Burns - MV Agusta - STP Superbike - 24:03.655
22 - Victor Cox - Yamaha -STP Superbike - 24:07.673
23 - Tom Tunstall - Honda - Hardinge - Ice Valley Motorsport - 23:25.075
24 - Malcolm Ashley - Kawasaki - MAR Adept - 23:35.412
25 - Peter Hickman - Honda - Red Viper Racing - 23:36.440
Not Classified
DNF - Michael Laverty - Suzuki - Relentless Suzuki by TAS - 22:42.308
DNF - Stuart Easton - Kawasaki - MSS Discovery Kawasaki - 21:20.370
DNF - Francis Williamson - Ducati - Moto Rapido Racing - 15:24.204
DNF - Leon Morris - Ducati - Brookspeed - 11:20.846
British Superbikes – Brands Hatch Race Two Result
Pos – Rider – Bike – Team - Time
1 - Shane Byrne - Ducati - Airwaves Ducati - 23:21.124
2 - Leon Haslam - Honda - HM Plant Honda - 23:22.941
3 - Leon Camier - Ducati - Airwaves Ducati - 23:25.429
4 - Cal Crutchlow - Honda - HM Plant Honda - 23:29.685
5 - James Ellison - Honda - Hydrex Bike Animal Honda - 23:30.907
6 - Michael Rutter - Ducati - North West 200 Ducati - 23:32.524
7 - Simon Andrews - Yamaha - Jentin Racing / Lloyds British - 23:45.389
8 - John Laverty - Ducati - Buildbase NW200 Ducati - 23:46.968
9 - Gary Mason - Honda - Quay Garage - 23:46.991
10 - Jon Kirkham - Yamaha - Team Yamaha - 23:54.225
11 - Chris Burns - MV Agusta - STP Superbike - 23:56.605
12 - Jason O'Halloran - Honda - SMT Honda - 23:56.638
13 - Tristan Palmer - Honda - Tena for Men Honda - 23:59.512
14 - Atsushi Watanabe - Suzuki - Rizla Suzuki - 24:02.517
15 - Guy Martin - Honda - Hydrex Bike Animal Honda - 24:02.749
16 - Peter Hickman - Honda - Red Viper Racing - 24:03.117
17 - Shannon Etheridge - Kawasaki - MAR Adept - 24:03.167
18 - Martin Jessopp - Honda - Riders Racing - 24:08.205
19 - Tom Tunstall - Honda - Hardinge - Ice Valley Motorsport - 24:09.074
20 - Leon Morris - Ducati - Brookspeed - 23:21.633
21 - Scott Smart - Kawasaki - Hawk Racing - 23:26.445
22 - Malcolm Ashley - Kawasaki - MAR Adept - 23:33.609
Not Classified
DNF - Tom Sykes - Suzuki - Rizla Suzuki - 19:35.164
DNF - Billy Mcconnell - Kawasaki - MSS Discovery Kawasaki - 17:30.000
DNF - Victor Cox - Yamaha -STP Superbike - 9:15.873
DNF - David Johnson - Honda - Team MAXXIS - 8:08.453
DNF - Michael Laverty - Suzuki - Relentless Suzuki by TAS - 2:30.355
DNF - Francis Williamson - Ducati - Moto Rapido Racing - 1:50.063
DNF - Stuart Easton - Kawasaki - MSS Discovery Kawasaki
Championship Points
1 - Shane Byrne (Ducati) - 474
2 - Leon Haslam (Honda) - 357
3 - Cal Crutchlow (Honda) - 318
4 - Tom Sykes (Suzuki) - 316
5 - Leon Camier (Ducati) - 306
6 - Michael Rutter (Ducati) - 256
7 - James Ellison (Honda) - 230
8 - Simon Andrews (Yamaha) - 176
9 - Michael Laverty (Suzuki) - 141
10 - Tristian Palmer (Honda) - 111
11 - Karl Harris (Yamaha) - 102
12 - Billy Mcconnell (Kawasaki) - 91
13 - Stuart Easton (Kawasaki) - 81
14 - Atsushi Watanabe (Suzuki) - 69
15 - Scott Smart (Kawasaki) - 69
16 - Gary Mason (Honda) - 51
17 - John Laverty (Ducati) - 49
18 - Guy Martin (Honda) - 28
19 - Jason O'halloran (Honda) - 21
20 - Chris Burns (Mv Agusta) - 21
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