Highsides & Highs For Team Virgin Mobile Yamaha at a Rain-soaked Donington

Highsides & Highs For Team Virgin Mobile Yamaha at a Rain-soaked Donington Team Virgin Mobile Yamaha rider Tommy Hill recorded an impressive 6th place in treacherous weather conditions in round 2 of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at a stormy Donington Park yesterday (Sun 9 April).
Home 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. Sixth Place Qualifying For Kennaugh Hudson “Hurricane” Kennaugh and his Carbon Can Company Yamaha team qualified in sixth position at Donington Park ahead of the second round of the Metzeler National Superstock Championship. Sixth Place Qualifying For Kennaugh Hudson “Hurricane” Kennaugh and his Carbon Can Company Yamaha team qualified in sixth position at Donington Park ahead of the second round of the Metzeler National Superstock Championship. Sixth Place Qualifying For Kennaugh Hudson “Hurricane” Kennaugh and his Carbon Can Company Yamaha team qualified in sixth position at Donington Park ahead of the second round of the Metzeler National Superstock Championship. Ducati Lead BSB Manufacturers Championship Round two at Donington Park was an outstanding success for the Airwaves Ducati team with a first and third place in race one and a second and third in race two. Tough Weekend For Rizla Suzuki RIZLA SUZUKI racers Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne and James Haydon crashed out of both races at the second round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Donington Park. Laverty Fourth at Rain Lashed Donington Stobart Motorsport rider Michael Laverty overcame some of the worst conditions seen in recent years by recording a fourth and seventh place finish in round two of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at a wet and windy Donington Park today. Second Place Finish For Kiyonari at a Rain Soaked Donington Park HM Plant British Superbike rider Ryuichi Kiyonari scored a well-earned second place finish today (9 April) despite battling the elements at round two of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at a rain soaked Donington Park. Positive Finish For McGuinness at Donington Park HM Plant Honda rider John McGuinness finished in a strong sixth place in the second round of the Metzeler National Superstock Championship at Donington Park this afternoon (9 April). Positive Finish For McGuinness at Donington Park HM Plant Honda rider John McGuinness finished in a strong sixth place in the second round of the Metzeler National Superstock Championship at Donington Park this afternoon (9 April). Solid Results For Rea at Donington Park Red Bull Honda superbike rider Jonathan Rea consistently finished in the top ten with an eighth and another impressive fifth place in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship today (9 April). Consistent Form For Laverty at Donington Park Blizzard conditions greeted Red Bull Honda Supersport rider Eugene Laverty as the field lined up for the start of the 17-lap British Supersport race at a rain soaked Donington Park today (9 April). Superb Ride Into Eighth For Shand at Freezing Donington Scotland's Les Shand put in a superb ride today at Donington Park in the second round of the National Superstock Championship, finishing in 8th place. Superb Ride Into Eighth For Shand at Freezing Donington Scotland's Les Shand put in a superb ride today at Donington Park in the second round of the National Superstock Championship, finishing in 8th place. Character Building Weekend For Hawk Kawasaki The Hawk Kawasaki riders Dean Thomas (33), Craig Coxhell (23) and Peter Hickman (19) experienced a difficult weekend at the second round of the British Superbike Championship at Donington Park on Sunday (9th April). Superb Second For Wilcox at Dismal Donington Michael Wilcox scored a superb second place finish this weekend in the 2nd round of the 125cc British Championship at a very wet and dismal Donington Park. Superb Second For Wilcox at Dismal Donington Michael Wilcox scored a superb second place finish this weekend in the 2nd round of the 125cc British Championship at a very wet and dismal Donington Park. Ben Wilson – Donington Park In atrocious conditions at a wet and windy Donington Park, Boston rider Ben Wilson kept his head and rode through to two strong points finishes in the second round of the 2006 Bennetts British Superbike Championship. More Points For The Bridewells Despite Donington Deluge In between a number of downpours worthy of the tropics, round two of the 2006 British Championship season was fought out in unseasonably cold temperatures at a wet and windy Donington Park yesterday but despite the merciless conditions, Etchilhampton near Nutt Survives Donington Park Chaos Marty Nutt and his Mark Johns/Nutttravel.com Honda had an eventful race weekend for the second round of the British Superbike Cup at Donington Park. Top Ten Finish And First Points For Hill Michael Hill and his TABOO Motorsport team were over the moon with the race result they had at a rain soaked Donington Park for the second round of the British 125GP Championship, where they secured their first ever points with a superb eighth place finis High Speed Homecoming For Rizla Suzuki THRUXTON is Rizla Suzuki’s home circuit that boasts a 112mph+ average lap speed, making it the fastest circuit the British Superbikes visit, a fact the team will be hoping to use to its advantage at the third round of the Championship this weekend. Rea And Laverty Head to High-Speed Thruxton Red Bull Honda riders Jonathan Rea and Eugene Laverty return to the fray this weekend (16/17 April) as they head to Thruxton circuit for round three of the Bennetts British Superbike and the British Supersport Championships respectively. Honda Racing Ready For Ultra-Fast Thruxton Honda Racing’s Ryuichi Kiyonari, Karl Harris and John McGuinness head to the UK’s fastest circuit, Thruxton, this Easter Bank Holiday weekend (16/17 April) for rounds three of the Bennetts British Superbike and the Metzeler National Superstock Championshi Airwaves Ducati Head to Thruxton For Round 3 The Airwaves Ducati team are looking to maintain their form at round three of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship on bank holiday Monday having secured 77 points in the last round at Donington. Hawk Looking For Strong Weekend at Thruxton After the appalling weather at Donington Park last weekend Hawk Kawasaki are hoping that conditions will be kinder to them this weekend (14th, 16th and 17th April) at Thruxton Race Circuit, Hampshire. Ben Wilson Heads to Thruxton Boston rider Ben Wilson heads to Thruxton for the third round of the 2006 Bennetts British Superbike championship to be run over the Easter weekend. Haydon Heads up The Second Row For Rizla Suzuki RIZLA SUZUKI’S James Haydon will start from fifth place, his best qualifying position of the season to date, with Shane ’Shakey’ Byrne right behind him at the top of the third row in ninth for the double header Bank Holiday Monday third round of the Benne Harris Leads The Way For HM Plant Riders at Thruxton HM Plant Honda rider Karl Harris once again qualified on the front row of the grid today (16 April) and starts the third round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship from second, while team mate Ryuichi Kiyonari starts the two 22-lap races from th Front Row Start For Red Bull Honda Red Bull Honda rider Eugene Laverty qualified in a superb second place at Thruxton circuit today (16 April) and starts the third round of the British Supersport Championship from the front row. Treble Top For Airwaves Ducati Airwaves Ducati secured first and third place on the grid at Thruxton today, making it 3 pole positions out of 3 for the team. Leon Haslam completed the circuit’s fastest ever lap on two wheels, with a time of 1:14.626, to take pole position for tomorrow’ Hurricane Hurtles to Second Row Start Thruxton in Hampshire is the scene for the third round of the Metzeler National Superstock Championship. It is one of the most abrasive tracks in the UK and is renowned for its high speeds and bumpy nature. Hurricane Hurtles to Second Row Start Thruxton in Hampshire is the scene for the third round of the Metzeler National Superstock Championship. It is one of the most abrasive tracks in the UK and is renowned for its high speeds and bumpy nature. Hurricane Hurtles to Second Row Start Thruxton in Hampshire is the scene for the third round of the Metzeler National Superstock Championship. It is one of the most abrasive tracks in the UK and is renowned for its high speeds and bumpy nature. Hurricane Hurtles to Second Row Start Thruxton in Hampshire is the scene for the third round of the Metzeler National Superstock Championship. It is one of the most abrasive tracks in the UK and is renowned for its high speeds and bumpy nature. Stobart Honda Riders Rack up Points at Thruxton Stobart Motorsport riders Michael Rutter and Michael Laverty emerged from round three of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship with some more solid points following on the first dry meeting of the 2006 season at Thruxton in Hampshire today. Shakey Shows Rizla Suzukis Potential RIZLA SUZUKI’S Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne took two inspirational and determined top 10 finishes after starting well down the grid in both of today’s races at the third round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Thruxton. Highs And Lows For Vivaldi at Thruxton Vivaldi Racing lined up on the sun-drenched grid at Thruxton in Hampshire today (17 April) for the third round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship. Maximum Points For Airwaves Ducati at Thruxton The Airwaves Ducati team secured first and second places in both races in round three of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship today at Thruxton. Podium Finishes For Kiyonari And Harris at Thruxton HM Plant Honda riders Ryuichi Kiyonari and Karl Harris posted a pair of third place finishes in the first and second races respectively of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Thruxton, today (17 April). McGuinness Records Best Result at Thruxton HM Plant Honda rider John McGuinness recorded his best finish so far this season with a solid fifth place in the third round of the Metzeler National Superstock Championship at Thruxton, Hampshire today (17 April). McGuinness Records Best Result at Thruxton HM Plant Honda rider John McGuinness recorded his best finish so far this season with a solid fifth place in the third round of the Metzeler National Superstock Championship at Thruxton, Hampshire today (17 April). Celebrations All Round as Laverty Claims Maiden Win Red Bull Honda rider Eugene Laverty enjoyed a champagne celebration this afternoon (17 April) as he claimed his maiden British Supersport win aboard his Dunlop-shod Honda CBR600RR at Thruxton, Hampshire. Rea Romps to Career Best Result at Thruxton Red Bull Honda Superbike rider Jonathan Rea romped to his best-ever British Superbike result with a fourth place finish in round three of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Thruxton today (17 April). Sykes Determined to Shine at Silverstone Airwaves Ducati Aim to Win British Superbike Title at Silverstone Title Beckons for Brogan at Silverstone This Weekend Airwaves Ducati Target Manufacturers Title After sealing the British Superbike Championship a fortnight ago, the Airwaves Ducati team travels to Brands Hatch this weekend intent on helping Ducati secure the 2008 manufacturers title. Brands Hatch finale for Rizla Suzuki National Superstock 1000 - Brands Hatch Race Result Alastair Seeley lined up for his first pole position of the season, breaking the season-long domination of Kirkham and Brogan. National Superstock 1000 - Brands Hatch Race Result Alastair Seeley lined up for his first pole position of the season, breaking the season-long domination of Kirkham and Brogan. National Superstock 1000 - Brands Hatch Race Result Alastair Seeley lined up for his first pole position of the season, breaking the season-long domination of Kirkham and Brogan. National Superstock 1000 - Brands Hatch Race Result Alastair Seeley lined up for his first pole position of the season, breaking the season-long domination of Kirkham and Brogan. Champion Byrne Signs off With Double Top Shane Byrne rounded off his Bennetts British Superbike title winning campaign with a pair of victories in the final round at Brands Hatch. Champion Byrne Signs off With Double Top Shane Byrne rounded off his Bennetts British Superbike title winning campaign with a pair of victories in the final round at Brands Hatch. Champion Byrne Signs off With Double Top Shane Byrne rounded off his Bennetts British Superbike title winning campaign with a pair of victories in the final round at Brands Hatch. Champion Byrne Signs off With Double Top Shane Byrne rounded off his Bennetts British Superbike title winning campaign with a pair of victories in the final round at Brands Hatch. British Supersport – Brands Hatch Race Result 2008 Supersport champion, Glen Richards, capped off the season with a hard-fought victory ahead of Steve Plater and Josh Brookes, at a packed Brands Hatch Indy circuit. British Supersport – Brands Hatch Race Result 2008 Supersport champion, Glen Richards, capped off the season with a hard-fought victory ahead of Steve Plater and Josh Brookes, at a packed Brands Hatch Indy circuit. British Supersport – Brands Hatch Race Result 2008 Supersport champion, Glen Richards, capped off the season with a hard-fought victory ahead of Steve Plater and Josh Brookes, at a packed Brands Hatch Indy circuit. British Supersport – Brands Hatch Race Result 2008 Supersport champion, Glen Richards, capped off the season with a hard-fought victory ahead of Steve Plater and Josh Brookes, at a packed Brands Hatch Indy circuit. British Supersport – Brands Hatch Race Result 2008 Supersport champion, Glen Richards, capped off the season with a hard-fought victory ahead of Steve Plater and Josh Brookes, at a packed Brands Hatch Indy circuit. National Superstock 600 – Brands Hatch Race One and Two Result Lee Johnston crossed the line in third place, behind race winner Jimmy Hill and Chris Northover in the opening race at Brands Hatch Indy to secure the Metzeler National Superstock 600 title. National Superstock 600 – Brands Hatch Race One and Two Result Lee Johnston crossed the line in third place, behind race winner Jimmy Hill and Chris Northover in the opening race at Brands Hatch Indy to secure the Metzeler National Superstock 600 title. National Superstock 600 – Brands Hatch Race One and Two Result Lee Johnston crossed the line in third place, behind race winner Jimmy Hill and Chris Northover in the opening race at Brands Hatch Indy to secure the Metzeler National Superstock 600 title. National Superstock 600 – Brands Hatch Race One and Two Result Lee Johnston crossed the line in third place, behind race winner Jimmy Hill and Chris Northover in the opening race at Brands Hatch Indy to secure the Metzeler National Superstock 600 title. Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup – Brands Hatch Race Result Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup – Brands Hatch Race Result Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup – Brands Hatch Race Result Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup – Brands Hatch Race Result Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup – Brands Hatch Race Result Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup – Brands Hatch Race Result Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup – Brands Hatch Race Result Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup – Brands Hatch Race Result British 125GP– Brands Hatch Race Result British 125GP– Brands Hatch Race Result British 125GP– Brands Hatch Race Result British 125GP– Brands Hatch Race Result British 125GP– Brands Hatch Race Result British 125GP– Brands Hatch Race Result British 125GP– Brands Hatch Race Result British 125GP– Brands Hatch Race Result KTM Super Duke Battle – Brands Hatch Race Result Richard Cooper returned to the KTM Super Duke battle for the season finale, snatching a last gasp win at the end of the opening 15 lap race. KTM Super Duke Battle – Brands Hatch Race Result Richard Cooper returned to the KTM Super Duke battle for the season finale, snatching a last gasp win at the end of the opening 15 lap race. KTM Super Duke Battle – Brands Hatch Race Result Richard Cooper returned to the KTM Super Duke battle for the season finale, snatching a last gasp win at the end of the opening 15 lap race. KTM Super Duke Battle – Brands Hatch Race Result Richard Cooper returned to the KTM Super Duke battle for the season finale, snatching a last gasp win at the end of the opening 15 lap race. Martin Jessopp Wins 2008 Airwaves Kick up a Gear Award Martin Jessopp, who rides for Riders Racing, today (12th October 2008) won the ‘Airwaves® Kick Up A Gear® Award’ for his outstandingly consistent performance throughout the 2008 British Superbike Championship; Martin Jessopp Wins 2008 Airwaves Kick up a Gear Award Martin Jessopp, who rides for Riders Racing, today (12th October 2008) won the ‘Airwaves® Kick Up A Gear® Award’ for his outstandingly consistent performance throughout the 2008 British Superbike Championship; Martin Jessopp Wins 2008 Airwaves Kick up a Gear Award Martin Jessopp, who rides for Riders Racing, today (12th October 2008) won the ‘Airwaves® Kick Up A Gear® Award’ for his outstandingly consistent performance throughout the 2008 British Superbike Championship; Italy Snatches Second Francesco Zerbi Trophy From France-Maiden Podium For Bulgaria Edition three of the FIM SuperMoto of Nations was a close one on the fabulous track of Pleven in Bulgaria where 15,000 spectators showed up and even celebrated an unexpected home podium. Italy won with France taking second. Italy Snatches Second Francesco Zerbi Trophy From France-Maiden Podium For Bulgaria Edition three of the FIM SuperMoto of Nations was a close one on the fabulous track of Pleven in Bulgaria where 15,000 spectators showed up and even celebrated an unexpected home podium. Italy won with France taking second. Italy Snatches Second Francesco Zerbi Trophy From France-Maiden Podium For Bulgaria Edition three of the FIM SuperMoto of Nations was a close one on the fabulous track of Pleven in Bulgaria where 15,000 spectators showed up and even celebrated an unexpected home podium. Italy won with France taking second.	Team Virgin Mobile Yamaha rider Tommy Hill recorded an impressive 6th place in treacherous weather conditions in round 2 of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at a stormy Donington Park yesterday (Sun 9 April). 21 year old lead rider Hill from Lingfield in Surrey was unlucky in the first race when despite a storming start, dramatically high sided at the first turn (Redgate Corner) on lap one. Hill took the full force of his bike and two others riders and came away with a few bruises. Team Mate, Langley Mill based Kieran Clarke, 21, was also a casualty of the melee and crashed out uninjured. The current Virgin Mobile Cup champion Billy McConnell was looking to maintain the standard he had set himself in his first British Superbike race at Brands Hatch two weeks ago. After qualifying in 18th position on the grid, the 19 year old Australian went about picking off the pack of more experienced riders in front of him. The slippery track was ever-changing and McConnell was steady and sure in his overtaking. On board the Pirelli-shod Yamaha YZF-R1, by lap 10 Billy had worked his way up to 14th position and some solid Championship points. The race was stopped with 5 laps to go as the rain set in causing numerous top names to crash. The current British Superbike Champion Gregorio Lavilla stunned the Donington crowds with his victory in the first race and set a new circuit record of 1:31.243. Prior to the start of race two the heavens opened and the British Superbike riders were given a thirteen minutes wet practice session. The 15-lap second race started with the rain still pouring down on the 2.5 mile circuit. All three of the young Team Virgin Mobile Yamaha riders lined up on the grid in conditions any experienced rider would have found challenging. Tommy rode a fantastic race as the top names fell around him; Michael Rutter, Ryichi Kyonari, Karl Harris, Shane Byrne and James Haydon all fell to the conditions. Tommy kept his head and came home in a fine sixth position and valuable championship points. His team mates were not so lucky, Kieran had too many scares and retired uninjured. Billy tried to work out the wet conditions but slipped off with two laps to go, embarrassed but uninjured. Vivaldi Suzuki rider Scott Smart caused the upset of the day by winning race two ahead of the two Airwaves Ducati riders. Tommy Hill: “The conditions were terrible at Donington and everyone who even got round the track was a hero. In the first race I went into the first bend at Redgate too hard and lost control of the bike. I was determined not to miss race two. With the rain beating down as hard as it was, I knew if I could just stay on my bike, I would have a chance of getting a good position. Seasoned campaigners like Byrne came off on the sighting lap and didn’t even start on the grid which gave me confidence. The bike felt great though and we are looking ahead now to Thruxton.” Billy McConnell: “After a great start to the season at Brands where I was in second position for most of the second race ahead of Lavilla and Halsam, I was feeling positive for Donington. I was pleased with my performance today. 14th place in the first race is something to work on and the weather just played too big a part in the second race. I am learning all the time and my confidence is growing.” Kieran Clarke: “Donington is my local circuit and I know it well but I don’t think I have ever ridden there in such bad weather conditions! I am not very happy with how it went this weekend but we are all working hard towards getting the results we deserve at Thruxton.” Team Virgin Mobile Yamaha Manager, Rob McElnea: “This weekend threw at us probably the most difficult conditions I have ever experienced. All our guys did a great job considering the majority of the seasoned riders made mistakes so for our young team to score points and come away from the weekend in one piece I will take that as a bonus and move on.”
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