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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.
- British 125GP - Thruxton Race Result
British 125GP - Thruxton Race Result
- British 125GP - Thruxton Race Result
British 125GP - Thruxton Race Result
- British 125GP - Thruxton Race Result
British 125GP - Thruxton Race Result
- British 125GP - Thruxton Race Result
British 125GP - Thruxton Race Result
- National Superstock 600 - Thruxton Race Result
National Superstock 600 - Thruxton Race Result
- National Superstock 600 - Thruxton Race Result
National Superstock 600 - Thruxton Race Result
- National Superstock 600 - Thruxton Race Result
National Superstock 600 - Thruxton Race Result
- National Superstock 600 - Thruxton Race Result
National Superstock 600 - Thruxton Race Result
- National Superstock 1000 - Oulton Park Race Result
National Superstock 1000 - Oulton Park Race Result
- National Superstock 1000 - Oulton Park Race Result
National Superstock 1000 - Oulton Park Race Result
- National Superstock 1000 - Oulton Park Race Result
National Superstock 1000 - Oulton Park Race Result
- National Superstock 1000 - Oulton Park Race Result
National Superstock 1000 - Oulton Park Race Result
- British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race One Result
British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race One Result
- British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race One Result
British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race One Result
- British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race One Result
British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race One Result
- British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race One Result
British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race One Result
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup - Oulton Park Race Result
Sam Warren put in a stunning performance in the Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup race to claim his maiden victory in the class, today 5 May.
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup - Oulton Park Race Result
Sam Warren put in a stunning performance in the Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup race to claim his maiden victory in the class, today 5 May.
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup - Oulton Park Race Result
Sam Warren put in a stunning performance in the Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup race to claim his maiden victory in the class, today 5 May.
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup - Oulton Park Race Result
Sam Warren put in a stunning performance in the Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup race to claim his maiden victory in the class, today 5 May.
- British Supersport - Oulton Park Race Result
British Supersport - Oulton Park Race Result
- British Supersport - Oulton Park Race Result
British Supersport - Oulton Park Race Result
- British Supersport - Oulton Park Race Result
British Supersport - Oulton Park Race Result
- British Supersport - Oulton Park Race Result
British Supersport - Oulton Park Race Result
- Daily Double For Byrne Puts Him in Control in Title Stakes
Shane Byrne took a winning double in an incident littered Oulton Park round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship to tighten his grip on the crown.
- Daily Double For Byrne Puts Him in Control in Title Stakes
Shane Byrne took a winning double in an incident littered Oulton Park round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship to tighten his grip on the crown.
- Daily Double For Byrne Puts Him in Control in Title Stakes
Shane Byrne took a winning double in an incident littered Oulton Park round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship to tighten his grip on the crown.
- Daily Double For Byrne Puts Him in Control in Title Stakes
Shane Byrne took a winning double in an incident littered Oulton Park round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship to tighten his grip on the crown.
- National Superstock 600 - Oulton Park Race Result
National Superstock 600 - Oulton Park Race Result
- National Superstock 600 - Oulton Park Race Result
National Superstock 600 - Oulton Park Race Result
- National Superstock 600 - Oulton Park Race Result
National Superstock 600 - Oulton Park Race Result
- National Superstock 600 - Oulton Park Race Result
National Superstock 600 - Oulton Park Race Result
- British 125GP - Oulton Park Race Result
British 125GP - Oulton Park Race Result
- British 125GP - Oulton Park Race Result
British 125GP - Oulton Park Race Result
- British 125GP - Oulton Park Race Result
British 125GP - Oulton Park Race Result
- British 125GP - Oulton Park Race Result
British 125GP - Oulton Park Race Result
- Kirkham Takes Double Honours in Yamaha R1 Cup
Jon Kirkham capped off a dominating performance with his second win of the day in the Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup at Donington Park (26 May).
- Kirkham Takes Double Honours in Yamaha R1 Cup
Jon Kirkham capped off a dominating performance with his second win of the day in the Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup at Donington Park (26 May).
- Kirkham Takes Double Honours in Yamaha R1 Cup
Jon Kirkham capped off a dominating performance with his second win of the day in the Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup at Donington Park (26 May).
- Kirkham Takes Double Honours in Yamaha R1 Cup
Jon Kirkham capped off a dominating performance with his second win of the day in the Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup at Donington Park (26 May).
- KTM Super Duke Battle - Donington Park Race One and Two Results
Donington Park witnessed the second and third rounds of the 2008 KTM series, the races split over two days (25/26 May).
- KTM Super Duke Battle - Donington Park Race One and Two Results
Donington Park witnessed the second and third rounds of the 2008 KTM series, the races split over two days (25/26 May).
- KTM Super Duke Battle - Donington Park Race One and Two Results
Donington Park witnessed the second and third rounds of the 2008 KTM series, the races split over two days (25/26 May).
- KTM Super Duke Battle - Donington Park Race One and Two Results
Donington Park witnessed the second and third rounds of the 2008 KTM series, the races split over two days (25/26 May).
- 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
- British Supersport - Donington Park Race Result - Amended
Ian Lowry recorded his first win of the season after providing the main thrust of challenge to the wildcard pairing of Jonathan Rea and Andrew Pitt on the World Supersport Hannspree Ten Kate Hondas.
- British Supersport - Donington Park Race Result - Amended
Ian Lowry recorded his first win of the season after providing the main thrust of challenge to the wildcard pairing of Jonathan Rea and Andrew Pitt on the World Supersport Hannspree Ten Kate Hondas.
- British Supersport - Donington Park Race Result - Amended
Ian Lowry recorded his first win of the season after providing the main thrust of challenge to the wildcard pairing of Jonathan Rea and Andrew Pitt on the World Supersport Hannspree Ten Kate Hondas.
- British Supersport - Donington Park Race Result - Amended
Ian Lowry recorded his first win of the season after providing the main thrust of challenge to the wildcard pairing of Jonathan Rea and Andrew Pitt on the World Supersport Hannspree Ten Kate Hondas.
- National Superstock 1000 - Donington Park Race Result
National Superstock 1000 - Donington Park Race Result
- National Superstock 1000 - Donington Park Race Result
National Superstock 1000 - Donington Park Race Result
- National Superstock 1000 - Donington Park Race Result
National Superstock 1000 - Donington Park Race Result
- National Superstock 600 - Donington Park Race Result
Robbie Brown took the chequered flag and with it the championship lead in a closely fought contest at Donington Park (26 May).
- National Superstock 600 - Donington Park Race Result
Robbie Brown took the chequered flag and with it the championship lead in a closely fought contest at Donington Park (26 May).
- National Superstock 600 - Donington Park Race Result
Robbie Brown took the chequered flag and with it the championship lead in a closely fought contest at Donington Park (26 May).
- National Superstock 600 - Donington Park Race Result
Robbie Brown took the chequered flag and with it the championship lead in a closely fought contest at Donington Park (26 May).
- KTM Super Duke Battle – Snetterton Race One Result
Richard Cooper dominated the opening 12-lap KTM Super Duke battle in tricky conditions at Snetterton in Norfolk (14 June), despite the pole-sitter starting the race from the pit lane after a last gasp tyre switch decision on the sighting lap.
- KTM Super Duke Battle – Snetterton Race One Result
Richard Cooper dominated the opening 12-lap KTM Super Duke battle in tricky conditions at Snetterton in Norfolk (14 June), despite the pole-sitter starting the race from the pit lane after a last gasp tyre switch decision on the sighting lap.
- KTM Super Duke Battle – Snetterton Race One Result
Richard Cooper dominated the opening 12-lap KTM Super Duke battle in tricky conditions at Snetterton in Norfolk (14 June), despite the pole-sitter starting the race from the pit lane after a last gasp tyre switch decision on the sighting lap.
- KTM Super Duke Battle – Snetterton Race One Result
Richard Cooper dominated the opening 12-lap KTM Super Duke battle in tricky conditions at Snetterton in Norfolk (14 June), despite the pole-sitter starting the race from the pit lane after a last gasp tyre switch decision on the sighting lap.
- National Superstock 1000 – Snetterton Race Result
Steve Brogan transformed his third pole position into his fourth victory of the season at Snetterton, Norfolk, during the opening 15-lap race of the day (15 June).
- National Superstock 1000 – Snetterton Race Result
Steve Brogan transformed his third pole position into his fourth victory of the season at Snetterton, Norfolk, during the opening 15-lap race of the day (15 June).
- National Superstock 1000 – Snetterton Race Result
Steve Brogan transformed his third pole position into his fourth victory of the season at Snetterton, Norfolk, during the opening 15-lap race of the day (15 June).
- National Superstock 1000 – Snetterton Race Result
Steve Brogan transformed his third pole position into his fourth victory of the season at Snetterton, Norfolk, during the opening 15-lap race of the day (15 June).
- KTM Super Duke Battle – Snetterton Race Two Result
Art of Racing rider, Dave Wood claimed victory in a monumental four-way battle in the second KTM Super Duke outing of the weekend at Snetterton (15 June).
- KTM Super Duke Battle – Snetterton Race Two Result
Art of Racing rider, Dave Wood claimed victory in a monumental four-way battle in the second KTM Super Duke outing of the weekend at Snetterton (15 June).
- KTM Super Duke Battle – Snetterton Race Two Result
Art of Racing rider, Dave Wood claimed victory in a monumental four-way battle in the second KTM Super Duke outing of the weekend at Snetterton (15 June).
- KTM Super Duke Battle – Snetterton Race Two Result
Art of Racing rider, Dave Wood claimed victory in a monumental four-way battle in the second KTM Super Duke outing of the weekend at Snetterton (15 June).
- Craig Jones Family Tribute
Following the death of 23-year-old British World Supersport Championship racer Craig Jones early on Monday morning, his family have paid the following tributes:
- Craig Jones Family Tribute
Following the death of 23-year-old British World Supersport Championship racer Craig Jones early on Monday morning, his family have paid the following tributes:
- Craig Jones Family Tribute
Following the death of 23-year-old British World Supersport Championship racer Craig Jones early on Monday morning, his family have paid the following tributes:
- Craig Jones Family Tribute
Following the death of 23-year-old British World Supersport Championship racer Craig Jones early on Monday morning, his family have paid the following tributes:
- Pat McDougall Returns To BSB Supersport Cup
Guildford-based racer Pat McDougall (23) will be making a welcome return to the British Superbike supported Supersport Cup series at Knockhill in Scotland this weekend.
- Pat McDougall Returns To BSB Supersport Cup
Guildford-based racer Pat McDougall (23) will be making a welcome return to the British Superbike supported Supersport Cup series at Knockhill in Scotland this weekend.
- Pat McDougall Returns To BSB Supersport Cup
Guildford-based racer Pat McDougall (23) will be making a welcome return to the British Superbike supported Supersport Cup series at Knockhill in Scotland this weekend.
- Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship 2008 - Oschersleben Free Practice
As of the free practice sessions this morning in Oschersleben, Germany, the Suzuki Endurance Racing Team decided to mark the spirits with the best time in 1’28.480, already better than the best qualifiying 2007 time made by the Team Kawasaki France.
- Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship 2008 - Oschersleben Free Practice
As of the free practice sessions this morning in Oschersleben, Germany, the Suzuki Endurance Racing Team decided to mark the spirits with the best time in 1’28.480, already better than the best qualifiying 2007 time made by the Team Kawasaki France.
- Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship 2008 - Oschersleben Free Practice
As of the free practice sessions this morning in Oschersleben, Germany, the Suzuki Endurance Racing Team decided to mark the spirits with the best time in 1’28.480, already better than the best qualifiying 2007 time made by the Team Kawasaki France.
- HM Plant Honda Chase Successful Foray North of The Border
- Giles on The Road to Recovery
Team Joe Rocket Suzuki rider Shawn Giles has returned home and is on the road to full recovery after sustaining severe injuries at Queensland Raceway last month.
- Giles on The Road to Recovery
Team Joe Rocket Suzuki rider Shawn Giles has returned home and is on the road to full recovery after sustaining severe injuries at Queensland Raceway last month.
- Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship 2008 - Oschersleben 1st Qualifications
Despite a slight handicap due to Vincent Philippe’s injured ankle, Suzuki Endurance Racing Team takes the lead after the first qualifying session for the 8 Hours of Oschersleben.
- Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship 2008 - Oschersleben 1st Qualifications
Despite a slight handicap due to Vincent Philippe’s injured ankle, Suzuki Endurance Racing Team takes the lead after the first qualifying session for the 8 Hours of Oschersleben.
- Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship 2008 - Oschersleben 1st Qualifications
Despite a slight handicap due to Vincent Philippe’s injured ankle, Suzuki Endurance Racing Team takes the lead after the first qualifying session for the 8 Hours of Oschersleben.
- Relentless Suzuki Retain Donald For 2009
Prior to this weekend’s BSB round at Knockhill in Fife, Relentless Suzuki by TAS Racing is please to announce the signing of Aussie sensation Cameron Donald for the 2009 season.
- Relentless Suzuki Retain Donald For 2009
Prior to this weekend’s BSB round at Knockhill in Fife, Relentless Suzuki by TAS Racing is please to announce the signing of Aussie sensation Cameron Donald for the 2009 season.
- Relentless Suzuki Retain Donald For 2009
Prior to this weekend’s BSB round at Knockhill in Fife, Relentless Suzuki by TAS Racing is please to announce the signing of Aussie sensation Cameron Donald for the 2009 season.
- Relentless Suzuki Retain Donald For 2009
Prior to this weekend’s BSB round at Knockhill in Fife, Relentless Suzuki by TAS Racing is please to announce the signing of Aussie sensation Cameron Donald for the 2009 season.
- Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship 2008 - SERT on Pole in Oschersleben
Suzuki Endurance Racing Team will start from pole position at the Oschersleben 8 Hours, ahead of Team Kawasaki France and Yamaha Austria Racing Team.
- Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship 2008 - SERT on Pole in Oschersleben
Suzuki Endurance Racing Team will start from pole position at the Oschersleben 8 Hours, ahead of Team Kawasaki France and Yamaha Austria Racing Team.
- Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship 2008 - SERT on Pole in Oschersleben
Suzuki Endurance Racing Team will start from pole position at the Oschersleben 8 Hours, ahead of Team Kawasaki France and Yamaha Austria Racing Team.
- Haslam and Byrne Fastest, Just, From Sykes and Crutchlow
Leon Haslam and Shane Byrne jointly topped the free practice leaderboard ahead of the eighth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at the short, but challenging Knockhill circuit in Fife.
- Haslam and Byrne Fastest, Just, From Sykes and Crutchlow
Leon Haslam and Shane Byrne jointly topped the free practice leaderboard ahead of the eighth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at the short, but challenging Knockhill circuit in Fife.
- Haslam and Byrne Fastest, Just, From Sykes and Crutchlow
Leon Haslam and Shane Byrne jointly topped the free practice leaderboard ahead of the eighth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at the short, but challenging Knockhill circuit in Fife.
- National Superstock 1000 – Knockhill 1st Qualifying
National Superstock 1000 – Knockhill 1st Qualifying
- National Superstock 1000 – Knockhill 1st Qualifying
National Superstock 1000 – Knockhill 1st Qualifying
- National Superstock 1000 – Knockhill 1st Qualifying
National Superstock 1000 – Knockhill 1st Qualifying
- National Superstock 1000 – Knockhill 1st Qualifying
National Superstock 1000 – Knockhill 1st Qualifying
- British Superbike Community Pays Tribute to Craig Jones
Craig Jones will be remembered by racers, teams and spectators at Sunday’s eighth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Knockhill.
- British Superbike Community Pays Tribute to Craig Jones
Craig Jones will be remembered by racers, teams and spectators at Sunday’s eighth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Knockhill.
- British Superbike Community Pays Tribute to Craig Jones
Craig Jones will be remembered by racers, teams and spectators at Sunday’s eighth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Knockhill.
- British Superbike Community Pays Tribute to Craig Jones
Craig Jones will be remembered by racers, teams and spectators at Sunday’s eighth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Knockhill.
- British Superbike Community Pays Tribute to Craig Jones
Craig Jones will be remembered by racers, teams and spectators at Sunday’s eighth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Knockhill.
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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.
The HM Plant Honda rider sustained a dislocated right ankle and ligament damage in a crash in the Holiday Monday round at Oulton Park and was passed fit to race after lengthy treatment by the Coventry City physio and series’ medics.
He had started alongside Byrne at the front of the grid – the positions had been decided five weeks earlier at the snow aborted opening round, and in total contrast the races were fought out over a sun-drenched Kent grand prix circuit.
Crutchlow made the early running ahead of Tom Sykes aboard the Rizla Suzuki with Byrne running third, though a rare mistake by the former champion as he ran wide at Westfields left him having to make up time.
He put in a series of fast laps to reel them back in and was running second at two thirds distance and soon Crutchlow was beginning to feel the heat.
“I felt comfortable enough even though we were running at a hard pace,” explained Byrne. “I’d just taken Sykes but ran ride and I thought to myself you are an idiot. But a few quick laps towards the end got it back and I took the victory ahead of him.”
He finished 1.855secs clear with Crutchlow third from his team-mate Leon Haslam with Leon Camier running ahead of James Ellison and the MSS Discovery Kawasaki duo of Stuart Easton and Billy McConnell.
Chris Burns won the Daily Star Cup section on his MV Agusta, finishing ahead of Martin Jessopp and John Laverty.
Haslam charged clear at the start of the second race with, as the race settled into a pattern, Crutchlow, Sykes and Byrne in hot pursuit but just before half-distance the leader made an error, running straight on at Surtees and dropping back to eleventh place.
Crutchlow was ahead with Sykes closing in on him and Byrne catching fast but just into the final third of the race, Malcolm Ashley crashed heavily and the Audi Safety Car was introduced while marshals and medics dealt with the incident.
That bunched the pack, with Byrne who had moved second just as the flags came out, instructed to drop back into third place, behind Sykes to avoid the risk of any penalty.
The Safety Car was withdrawn after half a dozen laps, with Race Control extending that scheduled race distance from 20 to 23 laps, but within a lap of the action resuming for real, the red-flags were out.
Sykes went tumbling, without injury, as his Suzuki bucked wildly out of line amid a cloud of oil smoke, the engine blown and spraying oil over the track.
Crutchlow took the victory, reflecting: “If you’d said a couple of days ago I would have done this I would have laughed – I was glad to see the red-flags to stop the race as Shakey was challenging hard, but I hung on.”
Byrne was just 0.110secs down on him, while Camier ran third ahead of Michael Laverty, Michael Rutter, and Haslam while victory in the Daily Star Cup went to Buildbase NW200 Ducati rider John Laverty, ahead of Luke Quigley and Martin Jessopp.
British Supersbikes – Brands Hatch Race One Result
Pos - Rider – Team - Time
1 - Shane Byrne - Ducati - Airwaves Ducati - 29:24.3
2 - Tom Sykes - Suzuki - Rizla Suzuki - 29:26.2
3 - Cal Crutchlow - Honda - HM Plant Honda - 29:27.5
4 - Leon Haslam - Honda - HM Plant Honda - 29:28.2
5 - Leon Camier - Ducati - Airwaves Ducati - 29:29.3
6 - James Ellison - Honda - Hydrex Bike Animal Honda - 29:40.2
7 - Stuart Easton - Kawasaki - MSS Discovery Kawasaki - 29:41.0
8 - Billy Mcconnell - Kawasaki - MSS Discovery Kawasaki - 29:50.8
9 - Simon Andrews - Yamaha - Jentin Racing / Lloyds British - 29:54.7
10 - Tristan Palmer - Honda - Tena for Men Honda - 29:58.1
11 - Scott Smart - Kawasaki - Hawk Racing - 29:59.4
12 - Atsushi Watanabe - Suzuki - Rizla Suzuki - 29:59.5
13 - Guy Martin - Honda - Hydrex Bike Animal Honda - 30:06.8
14 - Chris Burns - MV Agusta - STP Superbike - 30:13.5
15 - Martin Jessopp - Honda - Riders Racing - 30:18.8
16 - John Laverty - Ducati - Buildbase NW200 Ducati - 30:19.6
17 - Aaron Zanotti - Honda - Red Viper Racing - 30:19.7
18 - Michael Howarth - Honda - Tena for Men Honda - 30:52.5
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Not Classified
DNF - Luke Quigley - Suzuki - PDM Racing - 25:46.2
DNF - Steve Mercer - Yamaha - Bob Farnham Tuning / Sondel - 25:46.3
DNF - Tom Tunstall - Honda - Hardinge - Ice Valley Motorsport - 25:46.9
DNF - Michael Rutter - Ducati - North West 200 Ducati - 17:50.0
DNF - James Buckingham - Honda - Quay Garage - 15:26.9
DNF - Malcolm Ashley - Kawasaki - ARP / MAR - 09:13.6
DNF - David Johnson - Honda - Team MAXXIS - 04:40.6
DNF - Michael Laverty - Suzuki - Relentless Suzuki by TAS - 01:33.4
British Supersbikes – Brands Hatch Race Two Result
1 - Cal Crutchlow - Honda - HM Plant Honda - 30:31.3
2 - Shane Byrne - Ducati - Airwaves Ducati - 30:31.4
3 - Leon Camier - Ducati - Airwaves Ducati - 30:32.0
4 - Michael Laverty - Suzuki - Relentless Suzuki by TAS - 30:33.5
5 - Michael Rutter - Ducati - North West 200 Ducati - 30:34.2
6 - Leon Haslam - Honda - HM Plant Honda - 30:34.4
7 - Stuart Easton - Kawasaki - MSS Discovery Kawasaki - 30:34.4
8 - James Ellison - Honda - Hydrex Bike Animal Honda - 30:35.4
9 - Billy Mcconnell - Kawasaki - MSS Discovery Kawasaki - 29:05.0
10 - Scott Smart - Kawasaki - Hawk Racing - 29:05.3
11 - Tristan Palmer - Honda - Tena for Men Honda - 29:05.7
12 - Guy Martin - Honda - Hydrex Bike Animal Honda - 29:05.9
13 - John Laverty - Ducati - Buildbase NW200 Ducati - 29:06.4
14 - Aaron Zanotti - Honda - Red Viper Racing - 29:06.8
15 - Luke Quigley - Suzuki - PDM Racing - 29:07.1
16 - David Johnson - Honda - Team MAXXIS - 29:07.1
17 - Martin Jessopp - Honda - Riders Racing - 29:07.2
18 - Tom Tunstall - Honda - Hardinge - Ice Valley Motorsport - 29:07.6
19 - Michael Howarth - Honda - Tena for Men Honda - 29:07.8
20 - Leon Morris - Ducati - Team Trimrite Brookspeed - 29:08.1
Not Classified
DNF - Tom Sykes - Suzuki - Rizla Suzuki - 29:02.6
DNF - Simon Andrews - Yamaha - Jentin Racing / Lloyds British - 19:24.2
DNF - Malcolm Ashley - Kawasaki - ARP / MAR - 18:16.2
DNF - Chris Burns - MV Agusta - STP Superbike - 15:42.8
DNF - Atsushi Watanabe - Suzuki - Rizla Suzuki - 03:30.7
Championship Points after race two
1 - Shane Byrne (Ducati) - 140
2 - Cal Crutchlow (Honda) - 96
3 - Leon Camier (Ducati) - 83
4 - Michael Rutter (Ducati) - 66
5 - James Ellison (Honda) - 64
6 - Leon Haslam (Honda) - 56
7 - Stuart Easton (Kawasaki) - 52
8 - Michael Laverty (Suzuki) - 52
9 - Tom Sykes (Suzuki) - 49
10 - Tristian Palmer (Honda) - 29
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