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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.
- KTM Super Duke Battle - Thruxton Race Result
KTM Super Duke Battle - Thruxton Race Result
- KTM Super Duke Battle - Thruxton Race Result
KTM Super Duke Battle - Thruxton Race Result
- KTM Super Duke Battle - Thruxton Race Result
KTM Super Duke Battle - Thruxton Race Result
- KTM Super Duke Battle - Thruxton Race Result
KTM Super Duke Battle - Thruxton Race Result
- Shane Byrne and Cal Crutchlow Take The Victories
Shane Byrne and Cal Crutchlow were the race winners as the Bennetts British Superbike Championship began for real at Thruxton, and with them each taking a second place,
- Shane Byrne and Cal Crutchlow Take The Victories
Shane Byrne and Cal Crutchlow were the race winners as the Bennetts British Superbike Championship began for real at Thruxton, and with them each taking a second place,
- Shane Byrne and Cal Crutchlow Take The Victories
Shane Byrne and Cal Crutchlow were the race winners as the Bennetts British Superbike Championship began for real at Thruxton, and with them each taking a second place,
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup - Thruxton Race Result
Jon Kirkham claimed the inaugural Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup victory after crossing the finish line 6.569s ahead of the chasing field.
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup - Thruxton Race Result
Jon Kirkham claimed the inaugural Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup victory after crossing the finish line 6.569s ahead of the chasing field.
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup - Thruxton Race Result
Jon Kirkham claimed the inaugural Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup victory after crossing the finish line 6.569s ahead of the chasing field.
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup - Thruxton Race Result
Jon Kirkham claimed the inaugural Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup victory after crossing the finish line 6.569s ahead of the chasing field.
- British Supersport – Thruxton Race Result
British Supersport – Thruxton Race Result
- British Supersport – Thruxton Race Result
British Supersport – Thruxton Race Result
- British Supersport – Thruxton Race Result
British Supersport – Thruxton Race Result
- British Supersport – Thruxton Race Result
British Supersport – Thruxton Race Result
- British Supersport – Thruxton Race Result
British Supersport – Thruxton Race Result
- National Superstock 1000 - Thruxton Race Result
National Superstock 1000 - Thruxton Race Result
- National Superstock 1000 - Thruxton Race Result
National Superstock 1000 - Thruxton Race Result
- National Superstock 1000 - Thruxton Race Result
National Superstock 1000 - Thruxton Race Result
- National Superstock 1000 - Thruxton Race Result
National Superstock 1000 - 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
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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Cummins and NCT Vanfit Yamaha Part Company
Conor Cummins has parted company with the NCT Vanfit Yamaha team with immediate effect and after the amicable split the 22-year old Manxman will not now be contesting this weekend’s British Superstock Championship round at Cadwell Park.
- Cummins and NCT Vanfit Yamaha Part Company
Conor Cummins has parted company with the NCT Vanfit Yamaha team with immediate effect and after the amicable split the 22-year old Manxman will not now be contesting this weekend’s British Superstock Championship round at Cadwell Park.
- Cummins and NCT Vanfit Yamaha Part Company
Conor Cummins has parted company with the NCT Vanfit Yamaha team with immediate effect and after the amicable split the 22-year old Manxman will not now be contesting this weekend’s British Superstock Championship round at Cadwell Park.
- Cummins and NCT Vanfit Yamaha Part Company
Conor Cummins has parted company with the NCT Vanfit Yamaha team with immediate effect and after the amicable split the 22-year old Manxman will not now be contesting this weekend’s British Superstock Championship round at Cadwell Park.
- CJ Riders Fund Cycle Race
The quiet scenic track of Cadwell Park is soon to be hit by the madness that has now become the annual CJ Riders Fund Cadwell Park Cycle Race.
- CJ Riders Fund Cycle Race
The quiet scenic track of Cadwell Park is soon to be hit by the madness that has now become the annual CJ Riders Fund Cadwell Park Cycle Race.
- CJ Riders Fund Cycle Race
The quiet scenic track of Cadwell Park is soon to be hit by the madness that has now become the annual CJ Riders Fund Cadwell Park Cycle Race.
- Bridewell Buoyed For British Championship Return
Following on from a season racing in both the Italian Superbike Championship and the Suzuki GSX-R750 European Cup, this bank holiday weekend at Cadwell Park will see a welcome return for much-loved racer and paddock character Tommy Bridewell,
- Bridewell Buoyed For British Championship Return
Following on from a season racing in both the Italian Superbike Championship and the Suzuki GSX-R750 European Cup, this bank holiday weekend at Cadwell Park will see a welcome return for much-loved racer and paddock character Tommy Bridewell,
- Bridewell Buoyed For British Championship Return
Following on from a season racing in both the Italian Superbike Championship and the Suzuki GSX-R750 European Cup, this bank holiday weekend at Cadwell Park will see a welcome return for much-loved racer and paddock character Tommy Bridewell,
- Ducati Marlboro Team End Positive Brno Test
The Ducati Marlboro Team completed a two-day test at the Brno circuit in the Czech Republic in impressive style today, with Casey Stoner setting a sensational pace and declaring himself happy with development of the GP8 and the Bridgestone tyres.
- Ducati Marlboro Team End Positive Brno Test
The Ducati Marlboro Team completed a two-day test at the Brno circuit in the Czech Republic in impressive style today, with Casey Stoner setting a sensational pace and declaring himself happy with development of the GP8 and the Bridgestone tyres.
- Ducati Marlboro Team End Positive Brno Test
The Ducati Marlboro Team completed a two-day test at the Brno circuit in the Czech Republic in impressive style today, with Casey Stoner setting a sensational pace and declaring himself happy with development of the GP8 and the Bridgestone tyres.
- Rossi Confident For Final Push After Postive Brno Test
Valentino Rossi left the Brno circuit in the Czech Republic this evening after a busy but successful two days of testing, alongside most of his fellow MotoGP competitors.
- Rossi Confident For Final Push After Postive Brno Test
Valentino Rossi left the Brno circuit in the Czech Republic this evening after a busy but successful two days of testing, alongside most of his fellow MotoGP competitors.
- Rossi Confident For Final Push After Postive Brno Test
Valentino Rossi left the Brno circuit in the Czech Republic this evening after a busy but successful two days of testing, alongside most of his fellow MotoGP competitors.
- American Suzuki Sending Stock Samples to AMA for Inspection
The Rockstar Makita Suzuki Racing team is eager to comply with the AMA’s recent request for stock samples of the Suzuki GSX-R1000 crankshaft.
- American Suzuki Sending Stock Samples to AMA for Inspection
The Rockstar Makita Suzuki Racing team is eager to comply with the AMA’s recent request for stock samples of the Suzuki GSX-R1000 crankshaft.
- American Suzuki Sending Stock Samples to AMA for Inspection
The Rockstar Makita Suzuki Racing team is eager to comply with the AMA’s recent request for stock samples of the Suzuki GSX-R1000 crankshaft.
- 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.
- British Superbikes - Oulton Park - Preview Team Talk
Checkout what the teams have to say about forthcoming event:
- British Superbikes - Oulton Park - Preview Team Talk
Checkout what the teams have to say about forthcoming event:
- British Superbikes - Oulton Park - Preview Team Talk
Checkout what the teams have to say about forthcoming event:
- Byrne And Camier Look Forward to Cadwell Park
- AIM Yamaha out for Cadwell Glory
- Eugene Laverty Replaces Fabien Foret for Donington
Eugene Laverty, the young 22 yr old Northern Irish 250 GP rider has been picked by the Yamaha World Supersport Team to replace injured rider Fabien Foret for the next two rounds of the World Supersport Championship at Donington and Vallelunga.
- Eugene Laverty Replaces Fabien Foret for Donington
Eugene Laverty, the young 22 yr old Northern Irish 250 GP rider has been picked by the Yamaha World Supersport Team to replace injured rider Fabien Foret for the next two rounds of the World Supersport Championship at Donington and Vallelunga.
- Eugene Laverty Replaces Fabien Foret for Donington
Eugene Laverty, the young 22 yr old Northern Irish 250 GP rider has been picked by the Yamaha World Supersport Team to replace injured rider Fabien Foret for the next two rounds of the World Supersport Championship at Donington and Vallelunga.
- Eugene Laverty Replaces Fabien Foret for Donington
Eugene Laverty, the young 22 yr old Northern Irish 250 GP rider has been picked by the Yamaha World Supersport Team to replace injured rider Fabien Foret for the next two rounds of the World Supersport Championship at Donington and Vallelunga.
- World Supermoto Series Returns to Austria This Weekend in Greinbach
After a month away from Grand Prix racing the World SuperMoto Championship riders will be back in the saddle this weekend in Greinbach with this new venue marking the series’ comeback to Austria after its last appearance in Melk 2006.
- World Supermoto Series Returns to Austria This Weekend in Greinbach
After a month away from Grand Prix racing the World SuperMoto Championship riders will be back in the saddle this weekend in Greinbach with this new venue marking the series’ comeback to Austria after its last appearance in Melk 2006.
- World Supermoto Series Returns to Austria This Weekend in Greinbach
After a month away from Grand Prix racing the World SuperMoto Championship riders will be back in the saddle this weekend in Greinbach with this new venue marking the series’ comeback to Austria after its last appearance in Melk 2006.
- Cadwell Challenge For Sykes
- Hawkes wins while Gamble Extends Championship Lead at Castle Combe
Chris Hawkes kept his cool during a red flagged ACU Suzuki GSX-R Trophy race at Castle Combe to take a dominant win during round eight of the close fought Championship.
- HM Plant Honda head home to Cadwell Park
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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.
Adrian Coates on the Stoneyford Concrete Yamaha R1 took the holeshot from third on the grid as the riders teetered through the first set of corners on the slippery Oulton track surface. His lead was short-lived as Emmett and Ben Wilson stole through, before the unlucky Irishman crashed out at the start of the second lap.
Mason led from Emmett, the latter applying constant pressure to the Lichfield rider with Sam Warren keeping tabs on the leading pair in third. Jon Kirkham, determined to make amends for a slow start, expertly barged past local rider Stu Wilson through to fourth at Lodge on lap 3.
Emmett finally made his move on Mason the following lap, with Kirkham closing in on the leading trio to make an eight-wheel freight train at the head of the field. Taking Warren for third at Cascades it looked as if the Thruxton race winner was on the hunt for back to back wins. However, with Emmett maintaining a steady 0.5sec gap at the front, Warren had other ideas.
The 25-year old Belper rider used all of his Supermoto skills to great effect over the following three laps. Sliding his Mission Racing Yamaha under Kirkham into Lodge for third on lap 8, Warren then attempted a brave pass round the outside of Mason a Shell Oils for second. The pass didn't stick this time but the warning signs were out. A carbon copy move at Lodge pushed Warren up into second, now with clear track ahead to reel in Emmett.
Braking late into the Shell Oils hairpin, Warren took the lead much to the delight of the watching enthralled crowd, pulling out an amazing 1.3s gap within half a lap. Emmett was suddenly drawn into the clutches of Mason and Kirkham battling for the other two podium positions as Warren disappeared into the distance.
Embroiled in their own three-way battle, Ben Wilson took advantage to slide into the mix. Emmett claimed second spot with a pass on Mason at Shell on the penultimate lap, with Ben Wilson heroically stealing third from under the noses of Mason and Kirkham across the finish line.
Ride of the day undoubtedly went to the dark horse of the series, Sam Warren. His stunning display, producing a blistering fastest lap on the tenth circulation has elevated Warren into third position, just four points behind Emmett at the top. The Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup riders will enjoy a three week break before heading to Donington Park in Leicestershire for a double header over the May Bank Holiday (25/26 May).
Joe Henderson, CEO Henderson Insurance:
"What a great race, it really showcases the spirit of this series. That result has opened up the whole championship now with the guys racing in some very difficult conditions again. Once again the series has provided some fantastic race action."
Sam Warren, Race Winner:
"I'm over the moon, I can't believe that I've done it. I need to thank Mission Racing and all my sponsors, my family and of course my mechanics. They have all believed in me and given me the chance to come to road racing. The conditions suited my Supermoto background and played straight into my hands today."
Sean Emmett:
"Great racing! I got a really good start, I nearly got the hole-shot but I was in the lead by the end of lap 1. When Sam came past me our tyres were pretty shot due to the drying conditions. Sam used his Supermoto experience; he's used to going sideways and I'm far too old for all that! To leave here as the Championship leader is a real bonus, it's all about consistency."
Ben Wilson: "I knew on the last lap that I could get a podium position, to be honest I left it a bit late as 2nd was in my reach. Anyway to leave here with a 3rd is great, we are playing catch-up after that no point scoring round at Thruxton. I need to keep racking in the points to stay in contention for the Championship."
Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup - Oulton Park Race Result
Pos - Rider - Bike - Team - Time
1 - Sam Warren - Yamaha - Mission Racing - 22:20.8
2 - Sean Emmett - Yamaha - Hill Oldridge Racing - 22:24.2
3 - Ben Wilson - Yamaha - Ben-Wilson-Racing.com - 22:24.3
4 - Gary Mason - Yamaha - VTune/ Airmax/ Tamworth Yama - 22:24.5
5 - Jon Kirkham - Yamaha - Jon Kirkham Racing - 22:24.7
6 - Marty Nutt - Yamaha - Double M Racing / NuttTravel.com - 22:30.6
7 - Jack Kennedy - Yamaha - JK Racing - 22:30.7
8 - James Cox - Yamaha - Psycho Racing - 22:31.0
9 - John Ingram - Yamaha - Co-Ordit Racing - 22:35.1
10 - Stu Wilson - Yamaha - Wilhall Yamaha - 22:39.5
11 - Brendan Clarke - Yamaha - - 23:04.5
12 - Shannon Etheridge - Yamaha - Shannon Etheridge Racing - 23:13.3
13 - Michael Neeves - Yamaha - Team MCN - 23:21.6
14 - Rod Lynn - Yamaha - Top Fit Tow Bars Ltd - 23:21.6
15 - Paul Shoesmith - Yamaha - Ice Valley - 23:29.5
16 - Neal Garside - Yamaha - Neal Garside Racing - 22:23.6
17 - Kyle Kentish - Yamaha - Deadline Racing - 23:16.9
Not Classified
DNF - Robert Kennedy - Yamaha - PMD Racing - 14:16.2
DNF - Charlie Bishop - Yamaha - Team Phoenix / PBM - 09:53.9
DNF - Adrian Coates - Yamaha - Stoneyford Concrete - 02:01.5
DNF - Steven Cusick - Yamaha - U & I Racing
Championship Points
1 - Sean Emmett - 40
2 - John Kirkham - 36
3 - Sam Warren - 35
4 - Marty Nutt - 26
5 - Gary Mason - 26
6 - Jack Kennedy - 18
7 - James Cox - 16
8 - Ben Wilson - 16
9 - Adrian Coates - 11
10 - Shannon Etheridge - 11
11 - Stu Wilson - 10
12 - Brendan Clarke - 8
13 - Rod Lynn - 7
14 - John Ingram - 7
15 - Phil Bevan - 6
16 - Michael Neeves - 3
17 - Robert Kennedy - 2
18 - Charlie Bishop - 1
19 - Paul Shoesmith - 1
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