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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.
- HM Plant Honda Double at Croft
Ryuichi Kiyonari took a double race win at Croft with his team-mate Jonathan Rea coming home in second place both times at round ten of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship.
- HM Plant Honda Double at Croft
Ryuichi Kiyonari took a double race win at Croft with his team-mate Jonathan Rea coming home in second place both times at round ten of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship.
- HM Plant Honda Double at Croft
Ryuichi Kiyonari took a double race win at Croft with his team-mate Jonathan Rea coming home in second place both times at round ten of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship.
- Haslam and Rea Share Cadwell Honours
Leon Haslam has taken the race one win at round eleven of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Cadwell Park with HM Plant Honda securing race two.
- Haslam and Rea Share Cadwell Honours
Leon Haslam has taken the race one win at round eleven of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Cadwell Park with HM Plant Honda securing race two.
- Haslam and Rea Share Cadwell Honours
Leon Haslam has taken the race one win at round eleven of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Cadwell Park with HM Plant Honda securing race two.
- Haslam Takes Donington Double
An extremely happy Leon Haslam on the Airwaves Ducati took a well earned double race win at Donington Park.
- Haslam Takes Donington Double
An extremely happy Leon Haslam on the Airwaves Ducati took a well earned double race win at Donington Park.
- Haslam Takes Donington Double
An extremely happy Leon Haslam on the Airwaves Ducati took a well earned double race win at Donington Park.
- 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
- British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race Two Result
British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race Two Result
- British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race Two Result
British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race Two Result
- British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race Two Result
British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race Two 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.
- 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
- 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.
- Dublin Starts Three Race Run For MX World Titles
The 13th meeting in the World Championship calendar sees the series’ collective head up north to Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland.
- Dublin Starts Three Race Run For MX World Titles
The 13th meeting in the World Championship calendar sees the series’ collective head up north to Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland.
- Dublin Starts Three Race Run For MX World Titles
The 13th meeting in the World Championship calendar sees the series’ collective head up north to Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland.
- Bol d’Or the 13th and 14th of September at Magny-Cours
Fifth round of the Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship, the Bol d’Or will certainly be decisive and breath-taking.
- Bol d’Or the 13th and 14th of September at Magny-Cours
Fifth round of the Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship, the Bol d’Or will certainly be decisive and breath-taking.
- Bol d’Or the 13th and 14th of September at Magny-Cours
Fifth round of the Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship, the Bol d’Or will certainly be decisive and breath-taking.
- Irish GP at Fairyhouse to Get Underway This Weekend in Perfect Conditions
Round 13 of the FIM Motocross World Championship will get underway this weekend in the incredibly well organized venue of Fairyhouse Racecourse in Ireland.
- Irish GP at Fairyhouse to Get Underway This Weekend in Perfect Conditions
Round 13 of the FIM Motocross World Championship will get underway this weekend in the incredibly well organized venue of Fairyhouse Racecourse in Ireland.
- Irish GP at Fairyhouse to Get Underway This Weekend in Perfect Conditions
Round 13 of the FIM Motocross World Championship will get underway this weekend in the incredibly well organized venue of Fairyhouse Racecourse in Ireland.
- SMT Honda Sign O’Halloran for Remaining BSB Rounds
SMT Honda are delighted to announce that reigning Australian Supersport Champion Jason O’Halloran will be joining them for the final rounds of this season’s British Superbike Championship.
- SMT Honda Sign O’Halloran for Remaining BSB Rounds
SMT Honda are delighted to announce that reigning Australian Supersport Champion Jason O’Halloran will be joining them for the final rounds of this season’s British Superbike Championship.
- SMT Honda Sign O’Halloran for Remaining BSB Rounds
SMT Honda are delighted to announce that reigning Australian Supersport Champion Jason O’Halloran will be joining them for the final rounds of this season’s British Superbike Championship.
- Brilliant Sunshine on Rimini Coast for MotoGP Visit
As the MotoGP World Championship roadshow rolled into the Misano circuit on Thursday, for this weekend’s thirteenth Grand Prix of the 2008 season, there was some typical Italian summer weather welcoming the riders and their teams to town.
- Brilliant Sunshine on Rimini Coast for MotoGP Visit
As the MotoGP World Championship roadshow rolled into the Misano circuit on Thursday, for this weekend’s thirteenth Grand Prix of the 2008 season, there was some typical Italian summer weather welcoming the riders and their teams to town.
- Brilliant Sunshine on Rimini Coast for MotoGP Visit
As the MotoGP World Championship roadshow rolled into the Misano circuit on Thursday, for this weekend’s thirteenth Grand Prix of the 2008 season, there was some typical Italian summer weather welcoming the riders and their teams to town.
- Wins for Richardson and Hamilton in Classic MGP Races
Roy Richardson competed a hat-trick of wins in the Classic Junior MGP; whilst Ewan Hamilton did the double in the Lightweight Classic.
- Wins for Richardson and Hamilton in Classic MGP Races
Roy Richardson competed a hat-trick of wins in the Classic Junior MGP; whilst Ewan Hamilton did the double in the Lightweight Classic.
- Wins for Richardson and Hamilton in Classic MGP Races
Roy Richardson competed a hat-trick of wins in the Classic Junior MGP; whilst Ewan Hamilton did the double in the Lightweight Classic.
- Daniel Kneen completes history making MGP double
Daniel Kneen became the first man to win a Newcomers' race and the Junior in the same year at the MGP. He won the Junior after an epic battle with Michael Weldon who slid off less than 5 miles from the finish.
- Daniel Kneen completes history making MGP double
Daniel Kneen became the first man to win a Newcomers' race and the Junior in the same year at the MGP. He won the Junior after an epic battle with Michael Weldon who slid off less than 5 miles from the finish.
- Daniel Kneen completes history making MGP double
Daniel Kneen became the first man to win a Newcomers' race and the Junior in the same year at the MGP. He won the Junior after an epic battle with Michael Weldon who slid off less than 5 miles from the finish.
- Carole Nash Confirmed As Title Sponsor of 2008 Bike Show
Carole Nash, the UK’s biggest motorcycle insurance specialist has signed a high profile four-year deal to become title sponsor of the UK’s largest motorcycling event, the International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.
- Carole Nash Confirmed As Title Sponsor of 2008 Bike Show
Carole Nash, the UK’s biggest motorcycle insurance specialist has signed a high profile four-year deal to become title sponsor of the UK’s largest motorcycling event, the International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.
- World Champions Descend on Northallerton
Some of the best motorcycle racers in the world descend on Northallerton in North Yorkshire a week next Wednesday night (3rd September) when the North Yorkshire Road Racing Supporters Club 'World Superbike Night' takes place at Club Amadeus in the town.
- World Champions Descend on Northallerton
Some of the best motorcycle racers in the world descend on Northallerton in North Yorkshire a week next Wednesday night (3rd September) when the North Yorkshire Road Racing Supporters Club 'World Superbike Night' takes place at Club Amadeus in the town.
- World Champions Descend on Northallerton
Some of the best motorcycle racers in the world descend on Northallerton in North Yorkshire a week next Wednesday night (3rd September) when the North Yorkshire Road Racing Supporters Club 'World Superbike Night' takes place at Club Amadeus in the town.
- Stoner Shapes up Strong on Day One in Misano
Casey Stoner was the fastest rider on track on Friday at Misano, making his opening preparations for the Gran Premio Cinzano di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini.
- Stoner Shapes up Strong on Day One in Misano
Casey Stoner was the fastest rider on track on Friday at Misano, making his opening preparations for the Gran Premio Cinzano di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini.
- Stoner Shapes up Strong on Day One in Misano
Casey Stoner was the fastest rider on track on Friday at Misano, making his opening preparations for the Gran Premio Cinzano di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini.
- Donington Park 2008 WSBK Wild-card riders
The wild-card riders who will race in the Superbike and Supersport World Championships and Superstock FIM Cup rounds scheduled on the circuit of Donington Park on September 7 next, are the following :
- Donington Park 2008 WSBK Wild-card riders
The wild-card riders who will race in the Superbike and Supersport World Championships and Superstock FIM Cup rounds scheduled on the circuit of Donington Park on September 7 next, are the following :
- Donington Park 2008 WSBK Wild-card riders
The wild-card riders who will race in the Superbike and Supersport World Championships and Superstock FIM Cup rounds scheduled on the circuit of Donington Park on September 7 next, are the following :
- Donington Park 2008 WSBK Wild-card riders
The wild-card riders who will race in the Superbike and Supersport World Championships and Superstock FIM Cup rounds scheduled on the circuit of Donington Park on September 7 next, are the following :
- Join biking adventurer, Charley Boorman, at BMW Off Road Skills in September
Having successfully returned from his latest global-trotting adventure, By Any Means, actor Charley Boorman will be lending a helping hand to Simon Pavey and his instructors at selected BMW Off Road Skills courses in September.
- Join biking adventurer, Charley Boorman, at BMW Off Road Skills in September
Having successfully returned from his latest global-trotting adventure, By Any Means, actor Charley Boorman will be lending a helping hand to Simon Pavey and his instructors at selected BMW Off Road Skills courses in September.
- FIM Motocross Grand Prix of Republic of Ireland-Latest Info
After hosting lots of horse racing meetings Fairyhouse Racecourse is now ready to play host to round 13 of the FIM Motocross World series.
- FIM Motocross Grand Prix of Republic of Ireland-Latest Info
After hosting lots of horse racing meetings Fairyhouse Racecourse is now ready to play host to round 13 of the FIM Motocross World series.
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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 conditions of the second race.
Byrne, who had missed out on victory in the opener by a split second, had it all to do next time out after Rob Mac Racing Yamaha rider Karl Harris had high-sided off right in front of him on the opening lap, forcing the Ducati rider to stop and take avoiding action of the stricken rider.
“There was no choice – I had either to stop or run over him, or hit his bike,” explained Byrne who had been running third at the time, but who dropped ten places, prompting a remarkable ride through the pack in the difficult conditions as the track in places began to dry, while in others it was extremely wet.
Byrne was equal to the challenge, showing the qualities that had taken him to the title back in 2003 as he picked up positions and by the end of the fourth lap he was fourth, and lapping faster than the riders ahead of him.
“I got going and went for it. I was getting the signals that I was picking up places and I suddenly thought to myself keep this pace and you can win it,” added Byrne. He picked off HM Plant Honda rider Leon Haslam to be third at half distance in the race, decided over the reduced distance of 15 laps after a length delay prior to the start.
Two laps later he had accounted for Cal Crutchlow and was closing in on his race leading team-mate Camier, taking him on the penultimate lap at the Russells.
“I’m delighted with this victory, I really couldn’t be happier. The team gave me a good bike, I rode it, and this is superb,” said Byrne as he enjoyed his seventh victory of the campaign, finishing 2.433 seconds ahead of Camier.
Crutchlow took third place, with Michael Rutter moving his North West 200 Ducati fourth at the expense of Haslam with Michael Laverty on the Relentless Suzuki ahead of Tom Sykes aboard the Rizla Suzuki with Simon Andrews, Tristan Palmer and James Ellison completing the top ten.
Earlier, Camier had taken centre-stage with a strong running performance that had seen him take the lead on the fourth lap, running ahead of Haslam, Sykes, with Byrne fourth from Laverty and Harris.
Byrne moved third with five laps remaining while Haslam regained the race lead at the Esses, though having to ride hard to hold off Camier who was determined to hit back rapidly. The Ducati rider had to wait until the eighteenth lap, moving through at the Esses and at Russells Byrne nosed through, emerging in second place at the expense of Sykes and Haslam who ran straight on, dropping back to fifth.
“Unbelievable – this is an awesome result and I am really happy, and I am so pleased to have that first victory behind me,” reflected Camier while Byrne commented: “I made the move on Leon but I’d left it too late to make it stick.”
The victory and second place at the Norfolk circuit lifted Camier into second place in the standings, 235-152 down on Byrne, with Crutchlow dropping to third overall on 151 points.
Gary Mason powered in a winning Daily Star Cup double aboard his Quay Garage Honda to underline his credentials for a title challenge as he twice headed off series leading John Laverty.
“These are great results for us as we are a low budget team and everyone is working so hard to keep us on track – I’m really enjoying riding with the team,” enthused Mason who after racing in only two rounds is not fifth in the standings.
Laverty leads 211-113 ahead of Tom Tunstall, fourth and third aboard the Hardinge Ice Valley Honda with Martin Jessopp twice fifth on his Honda on 109 points, five ahead of Leon Morris who finished third and fourth here.
British Superbikes – Snetterton Race One Result
Pos – Rider – Bike – Team - Time
1 - Leon Camier - Ducati - Airwaves Ducati - 23:13.162
2 - Shane Byrne - Ducati - Airwaves Ducati - 23:13.254
3 - Tom Sykes - Suzuki - Rizla Suzuki - 23:13.759
4 - Cal Crutchlow - Honda - HM Plant Honda - 23:14.188
5 - Leon Haslam - Honda - HM Plant Honda - 23:15.473
6 - Michael Laverty - Suzuki - Relentless Suzuki by TAS - 23:16.034
7 - James Ellison - Honda - Hydrex Bike Animal Honda - 23:19.212
8 - Karl Harris - Yamaha - Team Yamaha - 23:19.599
9 - Michael Rutter - Ducati - North West 200 Ducati - 23:30.004
10 - Simon Andrews - Yamaha - Jentin Racing / Lloyds British - 23:32.702
11 - Billy Mcconnell - Kawasaki - MSS Discovery Kawasaki - 23:35.468
12 - Atsushi Watanabe - Suzuki - Rizla Suzuki - 23:35.489
13 - Tristan Palmer - Honda - Tena for Men Honda - 23:38.956
14 - Gary Mason - Honda - Quay Garage - 23:43.939
15 - Marshall Neill - Honda - SMT Honda - 23:45.297
16 - John Laverty - Ducati - Buildbase NW200 Ducati - 23:46.192
17 - Dean Ellison - Yamaha - Co-ordit Racing - 23:47.235
18 - David Johnson - Honda - Team MAXXIS - 23:53.539
19 - Aaron Zanotti - Honda - Red Viper Racing - 24:03.322
20 - Leon Morris - Ducati - Brookspeed Moto-Rapido - 24:04.211
21 - Tom Tunstall - Honda - Hardinge - Ice Valley Motorsport - 24:05.423
22 - Martin Jessopp - Honda - Riders Racing - 24:18.280
Not Classified
DNF - Shannon Etheridge - Kawasaki - MAR Adept - 19:31.290
DNF - Scott Smart - Kawasaki - Hawk Racing - 13:31.427
DNF - Guy Martin - Honda - Hydrex Bike Animal Honda - 13:45.299
British Superbikes – Snetterton Race two Result
Pos – Rider – Bike – Team - Time
1 - Shane Byrne - Ducati - Airwaves Ducati - 18:41.592
2 - Leon Camier - Ducati - Airwaves Ducati - 18:44.025
3 - Cal Crutchlow - Honda - HM Plant Honda - 18:47.604
4 - Michael Rutter - Ducati - North West 200 Ducati - 18:53.467
5 - Leon Haslam - Honda - HM Plant Honda - 18:56.119
6 - Michael Laverty - Suzuki - Relentless Suzuki by TAS - 19:01.549
7 - Tom Sykes - Suzuki - Rizla Suzuki - 19:02.715
8 - Simon Andrews - Yamaha - Jentin Racing / Lloyds British - 19:02.754
9 - Tristan Palmer - Honda - Tena for Men Honda - 19:06.854
10 - James Ellison - Honda - Hydrex Bike Animal Honda - 19:09.080
11 - Billy McConnell - Kawasaki - MSS Discovery Kawasaki - 19:09.754
12 - Gary Mason - Honda - Quay Garage - 19:12.415
13 - Marshall Neill - Honda - SMT Honda - 19:30.986
14 - David Johnson - Honda - Team MAXXIS - 19:31.936
15 - Dean Ellison - Yamaha - Co-ordit Racing - 19:32.082
16 - John Laverty - Ducati - Buildbase NW200 Ducati - 19:33.288
17 - Aaron Zanotti - Honda - Red Viper Racing - 19:36.945
18 - Tom Tunstall - Honda - Hardinge - Ice Valley Motorsport - 19:37.694
19 - Leon Morris - Ducati - Brookspeed Moto-Rapido - 19:45.442
20 - Atsushi Watanabe - Suzuki - Rizla Suzuki - 18:42.883
21 - Martin Jessopp - Honda - Riders Racing - 18:53.243
22 - Shannon Etheridge - Kawasaki - MAR Adept - 18:54.726
Not Classified
DNF - Guy Martin - Honda - Hydrex Bike Animal Honda - 8:03.519
DNF - Karl Harris - Yamaha - Team Yamaha - 2:12.143
DNF - Scott Smart - Kawasaki - Hawk Racing
Championship Points after race two
1 - Shane Byrne (Ducati) - 235
2 - Leon Camier (Ducati) - 152
3 - Cal Crutchlow (Honda) - 151
4 - Leon Haslam (Honda) - 118
5 - James Ellison (Honda) - 103
6 - Michael Rutter (Ducati) - 102
7 - Tom Sykes (Suzuki) - 100
8 - Michael Laverty (Suzuki) - 79
9 - Stuart Easton (Kawasaki) - 62
10 - Simon Andrews (Yamaha) - 51
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