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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.
- Rockstar Makita Suzuki Sweeps Auto Club Speedway Superbike Race
Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Spies, Mladin & Hayden bring home first, second, third at California’s Auto Club Speedway
- Rockstar Makita Suzuki Sweeps Auto Club Speedway Superbike Race
Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Spies, Mladin & Hayden bring home first, second, third at California’s Auto Club Speedway
- Rockstar Makita Suzuki Sweeps Auto Club Speedway Superbike Race
Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Spies, Mladin & Hayden bring home first, second, third at California’s Auto Club Speedway
- Rockstar Makita Suzuki Sweeps Auto Club Speedway Superbike Race
Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Spies, Mladin & Hayden bring home first, second, third at California’s Auto Club Speedway
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup – Assen Race Result
Maxime Berger (Hannspree IDS Ten Kate Honda) scored his first win of the season at Assen.
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup – Assen Race Result
Maxime Berger (Hannspree IDS Ten Kate Honda) scored his first win of the season at Assen.
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup – Assen Race Result
Maxime Berger (Hannspree IDS Ten Kate Honda) scored his first win of the season at Assen.
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup – Assen Race Result
Maxime Berger (Hannspree IDS Ten Kate Honda) scored his first win of the season at Assen.
- Bayliss Double in Assen
Bayliss Double in Assen
- Bayliss Double in Assen
Bayliss Double in Assen
- Bayliss Double in Assen
Bayliss Double in Assen
- Bayliss Double in Assen
Bayliss Double in Assen
- Awesome Supersport Race in Assen
Round 4 of the championship was an exciting affair, with the top 13 riders covered by 3 seconds with five laps to go.
- Awesome Supersport Race in Assen
Round 4 of the championship was an exciting affair, with the top 13 riders covered by 3 seconds with five laps to go.
- Awesome Supersport Race in Assen
Round 4 of the championship was an exciting affair, with the top 13 riders covered by 3 seconds with five laps to go.
- Awesome Supersport Race in Assen
Round 4 of the championship was an exciting affair, with the top 13 riders covered by 3 seconds with five laps to go.
- Awesome Supersport Race in Assen
Round 4 of the championship was an exciting affair, with the top 13 riders covered by 3 seconds with five laps to go.
- European Superstock 600 - Assen Race Resut
The outcome of the Superstock 600 race was virtually decided on the opening lap when a crash eliminated poleman Danilo Petrucci (Yamaha Team Trasimeno).
- European Superstock 600 - Assen Race Resut
The outcome of the Superstock 600 race was virtually decided on the opening lap when a crash eliminated poleman Danilo Petrucci (Yamaha Team Trasimeno).
- European Superstock 600 - Assen Race Resut
The outcome of the Superstock 600 race was virtually decided on the opening lap when a crash eliminated poleman Danilo Petrucci (Yamaha Team Trasimeno).
- European Superstock 600 - Assen Race Resut
The outcome of the Superstock 600 race was virtually decided on the opening lap when a crash eliminated poleman Danilo Petrucci (Yamaha Team Trasimeno).
- Rockstar Makita Suzuki Sweeps Both Auto Club Speedway Superbike Races
Rockstar Makita Suzuki Factory Racing dominated the Suzuki-sponsored double-header AMA Superbike weekend at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California, by sweeping the AMA Superbike podium on Saturday’s and Sunday’s races.
- Rockstar Makita Suzuki Sweeps Both Auto Club Speedway Superbike Races
Rockstar Makita Suzuki Factory Racing dominated the Suzuki-sponsored double-header AMA Superbike weekend at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California, by sweeping the AMA Superbike podium on Saturday’s and Sunday’s races.
- Rockstar Makita Suzuki Sweeps Both Auto Club Speedway Superbike Races
Rockstar Makita Suzuki Factory Racing dominated the Suzuki-sponsored double-header AMA Superbike weekend at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California, by sweeping the AMA Superbike podium on Saturday’s and Sunday’s races.
- Rockstar Makita Suzuki Sweeps Both Auto Club Speedway Superbike Races
Rockstar Makita Suzuki Factory Racing dominated the Suzuki-sponsored double-header AMA Superbike weekend at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California, by sweeping the AMA Superbike podium on Saturday’s and Sunday’s races.
- Pourcel And Cairoli Win Portuguese Thriller at Agueda
The Portuguese Grand Prix got underway today in front of 18000 fans who saw two Italians David Philippaerts (MX1) and Antonio Cairoli (MX2) clinch the World Championship lead at the end of an eventful weekend.
- Pourcel And Cairoli Win Portuguese Thriller at Agueda
The Portuguese Grand Prix got underway today in front of 18000 fans who saw two Italians David Philippaerts (MX1) and Antonio Cairoli (MX2) clinch the World Championship lead at the end of an eventful weekend.
- Pourcel And Cairoli Win Portuguese Thriller at Agueda
The Portuguese Grand Prix got underway today in front of 18000 fans who saw two Italians David Philippaerts (MX1) and Antonio Cairoli (MX2) clinch the World Championship lead at the end of an eventful weekend.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- European Superstock – Monza Race Result - Amended
Young French star Loris Baz (YZF Yamaha Junior Team) moved back into the lead of the championship with his second win in three races.
- European Superstock – Monza Race Result - Amended
Young French star Loris Baz (YZF Yamaha Junior Team) moved back into the lead of the championship with his second win in three races.
- European Superstock – Monza Race Result - Amended
Young French star Loris Baz (YZF Yamaha Junior Team) moved back into the lead of the championship with his second win in three races.
- European Superstock – Monza Race Result - Amended
Young French star Loris Baz (YZF Yamaha Junior Team) moved back into the lead of the championship with his second win in three races.
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup – Monza Race Result
A multiple crash at the first chicane immediately after the start eliminated most of the chief candidates for the win, with the exception of Xavier Simeon (Alstare Suzuki).
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup – Monza Race Result
A multiple crash at the first chicane immediately after the start eliminated most of the chief candidates for the win, with the exception of Xavier Simeon (Alstare Suzuki).
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup – Monza Race Result
A multiple crash at the first chicane immediately after the start eliminated most of the chief candidates for the win, with the exception of Xavier Simeon (Alstare Suzuki).
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup – Monza Race Result
A multiple crash at the first chicane immediately after the start eliminated most of the chief candidates for the win, with the exception of Xavier Simeon (Alstare Suzuki).
- Suzuki Endurance Racing Teams wins in Albacete
Current World Champion Suzuki Endurance Racing Team won the “6 Horas Nocturnas de Albacete”.
- Suzuki Endurance Racing Teams wins in Albacete
Current World Champion Suzuki Endurance Racing Team won the “6 Horas Nocturnas de Albacete”.
- Suzuki Endurance Racing Teams wins in Albacete
Current World Champion Suzuki Endurance Racing Team won the “6 Horas Nocturnas de Albacete”.
- Suzuki Endurance Racing Teams wins in Albacete
Current World Champion Suzuki Endurance Racing Team won the “6 Horas Nocturnas de Albacete”.
- Neukirchner and Haga Share the Wins in Spectacular Day
Max Neukirchner (Alstare Suzuki) and Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia) shared the wins in the IDS Italian Round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza in front of a record crowd of 112,000 spectators.
- Neukirchner and Haga Share the Wins in Spectacular Day
Max Neukirchner (Alstare Suzuki) and Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia) shared the wins in the IDS Italian Round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza in front of a record crowd of 112,000 spectators.
- Neukirchner and Haga Share the Wins in Spectacular Day
Max Neukirchner (Alstare Suzuki) and Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia) shared the wins in the IDS Italian Round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza in front of a record crowd of 112,000 spectators.
- Neukirchner and Haga Share the Wins in Spectacular Day
Max Neukirchner (Alstare Suzuki) and Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia) shared the wins in the IDS Italian Round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza in front of a record crowd of 112,000 spectators.
- British Supersport – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
British Supersport – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
- British Supersport – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
British Supersport – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
- British Supersport – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
British Supersport – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
- British Supersport – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
British Supersport – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
- National Superstock 1000 – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
National Superstock 1000 – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
- National Superstock 1000 – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
National Superstock 1000 – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
- National Superstock 1000 – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
National Superstock 1000 – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
- National Superstock 1000 – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
National Superstock 1000 – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
- Charity Ebay Auction To Own Shane Shakey Byrnes Race Helmet
Want to own an exclusive British Superbike Champion’s race helmet? Shane Byrne is giving you the chance to do just that!
- Charity Ebay Auction To Own Shane Shakey Byrnes Race Helmet
Want to own an exclusive British Superbike Champion’s race helmet? Shane Byrne is giving you the chance to do just that!
- Charity Ebay Auction To Own Shane Shakey Byrnes Race Helmet
Want to own an exclusive British Superbike Champion’s race helmet? Shane Byrne is giving you the chance to do just that!
- British 125GP – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
British 125GP – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
- British 125GP – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
British 125GP – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
- British 125GP – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
British 125GP – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
- British 125GP – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
British 125GP – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
- Byrne Takes Pole and Promises Winning Finale
Shane Byrne, already assured of the Bennetts British Superbike crown, powered in his fifth pole start of the campaign ahead of the final round at Brands Hatch, heading off the challenge of Leon Haslam, in a dramatic high-speed shoot-out for supremacy.
- Byrne Takes Pole and Promises Winning Finale
Shane Byrne, already assured of the Bennetts British Superbike crown, powered in his fifth pole start of the campaign ahead of the final round at Brands Hatch, heading off the challenge of Leon Haslam, in a dramatic high-speed shoot-out for supremacy.
- Byrne Takes Pole and Promises Winning Finale
Shane Byrne, already assured of the Bennetts British Superbike crown, powered in his fifth pole start of the campaign ahead of the final round at Brands Hatch, heading off the challenge of Leon Haslam, in a dramatic high-speed shoot-out for supremacy.
- Suzuki Committed to BSB Success With Guintoli
MotoGP star Sylvain Guintoli will be going for Championship glory with Suzuki’s official team, run by Crescent, in British Superbikes in 2009 – and the team is confident its new signing will be able to challenge at the front right from the start.
- Suzuki Committed to BSB Success With Guintoli
MotoGP star Sylvain Guintoli will be going for Championship glory with Suzuki’s official team, run by Crescent, in British Superbikes in 2009 – and the team is confident its new signing will be able to challenge at the front right from the start.
- Suzuki Committed to BSB Success With Guintoli
MotoGP star Sylvain Guintoli will be going for Championship glory with Suzuki’s official team, run by Crescent, in British Superbikes in 2009 – and the team is confident its new signing will be able to challenge at the front right from the start.
- National Superstock 600 - Brands Hatch Race One Result
National Superstock 600 - Brands Hatch Race One Result
- National Superstock 600 - Brands Hatch Race One Result
National Superstock 600 - Brands Hatch Race One Result
- National Superstock 600 - Brands Hatch Race One Result
National Superstock 600 - Brands Hatch Race One Result
- National Superstock 600 - Brands Hatch Race One Result
National Superstock 600 - Brands Hatch Race One Result
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup - Brands Hatch Qualifying
Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup - Brands Hatch Qualifying
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup - Brands Hatch Qualifying
Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup - Brands Hatch Qualifying
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup - Brands Hatch Qualifying
Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup - Brands Hatch Qualifying
- KTM Super Duke Battle – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
KTM Super Duke Battle – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
- KTM Super Duke Battle – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
KTM Super Duke Battle – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
- KTM Super Duke Battle – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
KTM Super Duke Battle – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
- KTM Super Duke Battle – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
KTM Super Duke Battle – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
- Italy Dominates Qualifying Right Ahead of Bulgaria
This third edition of the FIM SuperMoto of Nations in Pleven started off with Italy dominating all three qualifying motos.
- Italy Dominates Qualifying Right Ahead of Bulgaria
This third edition of the FIM SuperMoto of Nations in Pleven started off with Italy dominating all three qualifying motos.
- Italy Dominates Qualifying Right Ahead of Bulgaria
This third edition of the FIM SuperMoto of Nations in Pleven started off with Italy dominating all three qualifying motos.
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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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