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- Kennaugh Signs For Moto – 1 Suzuki For Remaining Rounds.
“Hurricane” Hudson Kennaugh, current South African Superbike Champion, had his talents as a rider recognised by the Moto -1 Suzuki World Supersport team, who have offered him a ride at the two remaining rounds of the Alstare Corona Extra World Supersport
- Kennaugh Signs For Moto – 1 Suzuki For Remaining Rounds.
“Hurricane” Hudson Kennaugh, current South African Superbike Champion, had his talents as a rider recognised by the Moto -1 Suzuki World Supersport team, who have offered him a ride at the two remaining rounds of the Alstare Corona Extra World Supersport
- Kennaugh Signs For Moto – 1 Suzuki For Remaining Rounds.
“Hurricane” Hudson Kennaugh, current South African Superbike Champion, had his talents as a rider recognised by the Moto -1 Suzuki World Supersport team, who have offered him a ride at the two remaining rounds of the Alstare Corona Extra World Supersport
- Kennaugh Learns Imola
Coming to a new circuit for the first time is difficult, but coming to a new circuit with a new team and a new bike, that is a whole different league of difficult, and that is exactly what Hudson Kennaugh is having to deal with this weekend at his World S
- Bike Show to Play Host to Prestigious British Superbike Awards
The cream of British motorcycling talent will gather at the 2005 International Motorcycle and Scooter Show in association with The Sun, when the Birmingham NEC plays host to the prestigious British Superbike Awards at 1pm on Tuesday 1st November.
- Busy Weekend For Kennaugh at Magny Cours
There is nothing like a challenge and that is what Hudson Kennaugh has on his hands this weekend at Magny Cours in France.
- Pole And Seventeenth For Kennaugh at Magny Cours
Hudson Kennaugh blew away the competition in the GSX-R European Cup qualifying to take pole position, with a superb lap time of 1min 46.590secs - his closest rival was David Salon with a 1min 47.010secs.
- Kennaugh to Test For Alstare
Hudson Kennaugh the new GSX-R European Cup title holder and current South African Superbike Champion has secured a test with the Alstare Superstock and Supersport teams, at Valencia in November.
- Kennaugh to Test For Alstare
Hudson Kennaugh the new GSX-R European Cup title holder and current South African Superbike Champion has secured a test with the Alstare Superstock and Supersport teams, at Valencia in November.
- All-New International Motorcycle and Scooter Show Kicks Off With World Launches
The all-new interactive International Motorcycle & Scooter Show in Association with The Sun hosted an array of UK and International motorcycle launches today, the highlight being those of BMW. Ducati and British manufacturers CCM and Royal Enfield.
- Hudson Ready For Alstare Test
Hudson Kennaugh is preparing for his test with the Alstare Suzuki Supersport and Superstock teams early next week at Valencia in Spain.
- Successful Alstare Test For Kennaugh
After lifting the GSX-R European Cup title and having an impressive Supersport debut at Imola and Magny Cours, Alstare gave Hudson Kennaugh the chance to test for their Supersport and Superstock team at Valencia in Spain.
- Successful Alstare Test For Kennaugh
After lifting the GSX-R European Cup title and having an impressive Supersport debut at Imola and Magny Cours, Alstare gave Hudson Kennaugh the chance to test for their Supersport and Superstock team at Valencia in Spain.
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- International MX No Fear in Pernes Les Fontaines
On February 25th and 26th the Moto Club Pernois will celebrate his 80th birthday, and a lot of GP riders will be there to contest one of the biggest MX pre-season event.
- Hudson Yet to Put Pen to Paper
Hudson “Hurricane” Kennaugh is yet to put pen to paper with a team for the up and coming 2006 race season.
- Hudson Yet to Put Pen to Paper
Hudson “Hurricane” Kennaugh is yet to put pen to paper with a team for the up and coming 2006 race season.
- TT 2006 launched.
TT 2006 has a star studded field and changes that should enhance course safety.
- Tunstall Heads to World Supersport in 2006
Tom Tunstall is delighted to confirm that he will be racing in the World Supersport Championship in 2006 onboard the Hardinge - Ice Valley Motorsport Honda.
- Tunstall Heads to World Supersport in 2006
Tom Tunstall is delighted to confirm that he will be racing in the World Supersport Championship in 2006 onboard the Hardinge - Ice Valley Motorsport Honda.
- Gobert to Make World Championship Comeback
In a surprise announcement, Australian Anthony Gobert has confirmed that he will compete in the opening two rounds of the 2006 Supersport World Championship in Qatar (February 25) and Australia (March 5).
- Gobert to Make World Championship Comeback
In a surprise announcement, Australian Anthony Gobert has confirmed that he will compete in the opening two rounds of the 2006 Supersport World Championship in Qatar (February 25) and Australia (March 5).
- Team SUZUKI MotoGP Returns to Europe For Official Tests And Team Launch
Team SUZUKI MotoGP will be in Spain for the next two weekends to take part in the traditional season-opening Official MotoGP Tests, as well as announcing its 2006 ‘XRE4’ GSV-R990 – an all-new machine for the final season of the 990cc regulations.
- Klaffi Honda - Phillip Island Preview
Only a few hours after the last heat at Losail the members of Team Klaffi Honda were on their way to Phillip Island.
- Round Two Set to be Another Hard Battle
After an intense and entertaining first round at Losail, Qatar, on Saturday 25 February, the 2006 World Superbike championship continues its high speed round the world tour with the Australian round at Phillip Island, on Sunday 5 March.
- WSS Phillip Island Preview
Sebastien Charpentier (Winston Ten Kate Honda) performed another of his famous demolition jobs in the last few laps of an otherwise close Losail Supersport race, but in Australia few believe he will be able to repeat his five-second margin of victory.
- WSS Phillip Island Preview
Sebastien Charpentier (Winston Ten Kate Honda) performed another of his famous demolition jobs in the last few laps of an otherwise close Losail Supersport race, but in Australia few believe he will be able to repeat his five-second margin of victory.
- Yamaha WSB Phillip Island Preview
After a sensational weekend of racing in Qatar, round two of the Superbike World Championship takes place coming weekend at the Phillip Island circuit, located a little more than an hour's drive south of Melbourne.
- Big Teams Gather in Spain For Motogp Hors Doeuvre
The Catalunya Official MotoGP test session of March 3/4/5 is the first official engagement of the 2006 MotoGP World Championship, designed as a tantalising hors d'oeuvre to what is arguably the most keenly awaited season in bike racing history.
- British 125GP - Cadwell Park Race Result
British 125GP - Cadwell Park Race Result
- British 125GP - Cadwell Park Race Result
British 125GP - Cadwell Park Race Result
- British 125GP - Cadwell Park Race Result
British 125GP - Cadwell Park Race Result
- National Superstock - Donington Park Race 1 Result
Hudson Kennaugh took a dominant race win at Donington Park with his team-mate Jon Kirkham in second place – so a good day on track for Raceways Yamaha.
- National Superstock - Donington Park Race 1 Result
Hudson Kennaugh took a dominant race win at Donington Park with his team-mate Jon Kirkham in second place – so a good day on track for Raceways Yamaha.
- National Superstock - Donington Park Race 1 Result
Hudson Kennaugh took a dominant race win at Donington Park with his team-mate Jon Kirkham in second place – so a good day on track for Raceways Yamaha.
- National Superstock - Donington Park Race 1 Result
Hudson Kennaugh took a dominant race win at Donington Park with his team-mate Jon Kirkham in second place – so a good day on track for Raceways Yamaha.
- National Superstock Cup - Donington Park Race 1 Result
National Superstock Cup - Donington Park Race 1 Result - Top 20
- National Superstock Cup - Donington Park Race 1 Result
National Superstock Cup - Donington Park Race 1 Result - Top 20
- National Superstock Cup - Donington Park Race 1 Result
National Superstock Cup - Donington Park Race 1 Result - Top 20
- 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.
- Double Race Win For Kennaugh
Hudson Kennaugh has started the fight back in the Superstock class taking another superb win at Donington Park.
- Double Race Win For Kennaugh
Hudson Kennaugh has started the fight back in the Superstock class taking another superb win at Donington Park.
- Double Race Win For Kennaugh
Hudson Kennaugh has started the fight back in the Superstock class taking another superb win at Donington Park.
- British 125GP - Donington Park Race Result
British 125GP - Donington Park Race Result Top 20
- British 125GP - Donington Park Race Result
British 125GP - Donington Park Race Result Top 20
- British 125GP - Donington Park Race Result
British 125GP - Donington Park Race Result Top 20
- British Supersport - Donington Park Race Result
Michael Laverty on the Relentless Suzuki took the Maxxis British Supersport title at Donington Park during a hectic red flagged race.
- British Supersport - Donington Park Race Result
Michael Laverty on the Relentless Suzuki took the Maxxis British Supersport title at Donington Park during a hectic red flagged race.
- British Supersport - Donington Park Race Result
Michael Laverty on the Relentless Suzuki took the Maxxis British Supersport title at Donington Park during a hectic red flagged race.
- Laverty Takes Maiden Win and Richards Takes Title
Following a dramatic race of two parts, Glen Richards finally picked up the Metzeler National Superstock Championship for his Embassy Yamaha race team.
- Laverty Takes Maiden Win and Richards Takes Title
Following a dramatic race of two parts, Glen Richards finally picked up the Metzeler National Superstock Championship for his Embassy Yamaha race team.
- Laverty Takes Maiden Win and Richards Takes Title
Following a dramatic race of two parts, Glen Richards finally picked up the Metzeler National Superstock Championship for his Embassy Yamaha race team.
- Laverty Takes Maiden Win and Richards Takes Title
Following a dramatic race of two parts, Glen Richards finally picked up the Metzeler National Superstock Championship for his Embassy Yamaha race team.
- Virgin Media Cup - Brands Hatch Race Result
Robbie Brown left the racing performance of his career until the final Virgin Media Cup race today (14 October), in order for his name to be etched in the annals of history forever.
- Virgin Media Cup - Brands Hatch Race Result
Robbie Brown left the racing performance of his career until the final Virgin Media Cup race today (14 October), in order for his name to be etched in the annals of history forever.
- Triumph Triple Challenge Gets BSB Support Slot at Silverstone
The Triumph Triple Challenge has been invited on to the support bill for the final round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship on the weekend of September 27/28.
- Triumph Triple Challenge Gets BSB Support Slot at Silverstone
The Triumph Triple Challenge has been invited on to the support bill for the final round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship on the weekend of September 27/28.
- Triumph Triple Challenge Gets BSB Support Slot at Silverstone
The Triumph Triple Challenge has been invited on to the support bill for the final round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship on the weekend of September 27/28.
- 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
- 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
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup - Oulton Park Race Result
Sam Warren put in a stunning performance in the Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup race to claim his maiden victory in the class, today 5 May.
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup - Oulton Park Race Result
Sam Warren put in a stunning performance in the Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup race to claim his maiden victory in the class, today 5 May.
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup - Oulton Park Race Result
Sam Warren put in a stunning performance in the Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup race to claim his maiden victory in the class, today 5 May.
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup - Oulton Park Race Result
Sam Warren put in a stunning performance in the Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup race to claim his maiden victory in the class, today 5 May.
- British Supersport - Oulton Park Race Result
British Supersport - Oulton Park Race Result
- British Supersport - Oulton Park Race Result
British Supersport - Oulton Park Race Result
- British Supersport - Oulton Park Race Result
British Supersport - Oulton Park Race Result
- British Supersport - Oulton Park Race Result
British Supersport - Oulton Park Race Result
- Pedrosa And Hayden to Race Pneumatic-Valve RC212V at Indy
Repsol Honda Team riders Dani Pedrosa and Nicky Hayden will tackle the inaugural Indianapolis Grand Prix using pneumatic-valve RC212V machines.
- Pedrosa And Hayden to Race Pneumatic-Valve RC212V at Indy
Repsol Honda Team riders Dani Pedrosa and Nicky Hayden will tackle the inaugural Indianapolis Grand Prix using pneumatic-valve RC212V machines.
- Pedrosa And Hayden to Race Pneumatic-Valve RC212V at Indy
Repsol Honda Team riders Dani Pedrosa and Nicky Hayden will tackle the inaugural Indianapolis Grand Prix using pneumatic-valve RC212V machines.
- European Superstock 600 – Donington Park 1st Qualifying
First qualifying for Superstock 600 was an Anglo-Italian affair, with Marco Bussolotti (Yamaha Motor Italia Junior Team) grabbing provisional pole just a few hundreds of a second ahead of Britain's Gino Rea (Stonebaker Yamaha).
- European Superstock 600 – Donington Park 1st Qualifying
First qualifying for Superstock 600 was an Anglo-Italian affair, with Marco Bussolotti (Yamaha Motor Italia Junior Team) grabbing provisional pole just a few hundreds of a second ahead of Britain's Gino Rea (Stonebaker Yamaha).
- European Superstock 600 – Donington Park 1st Qualifying
First qualifying for Superstock 600 was an Anglo-Italian affair, with Marco Bussolotti (Yamaha Motor Italia Junior Team) grabbing provisional pole just a few hundreds of a second ahead of Britain's Gino Rea (Stonebaker Yamaha).
- European Superstock 600 – Donington Park 1st Qualifying
First qualifying for Superstock 600 was an Anglo-Italian affair, with Marco Bussolotti (Yamaha Motor Italia Junior Team) grabbing provisional pole just a few hundreds of a second ahead of Britain's Gino Rea (Stonebaker Yamaha).
- First of Honda’s 2009 Motorcycle Models Announced
Honda today announces the first of its exciting motorcycle model line-up for the 2009 model year.
- FIM Motocross Grand Prix of Benelux-Latest Info
Lierop opened its doors to the World Motocross Championship arriving to the venue in force, with the MX1, MX2 and Women’s World Championship rounds all to be run on the Dutch sand.
- FIM Motocross Grand Prix of Benelux-Latest Info
Lierop opened its doors to the World Motocross Championship arriving to the venue in force, with the MX1, MX2 and Women’s World Championship rounds all to be run on the Dutch sand.
- FIM Motocross Grand Prix of Benelux-Latest Info
Lierop opened its doors to the World Motocross Championship arriving to the venue in force, with the MX1, MX2 and Women’s World Championship rounds all to be run on the Dutch sand.
- FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship in Benelux– Latest Info
The FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship will come to an exciting end this weekend when current series leader Livia Lancelot will try to become the first ever Women’s Motocross World Championship by coming out on top of the battle with runner up Steff
- FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship in Benelux– Latest Info
The FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship will come to an exciting end this weekend when current series leader Livia Lancelot will try to become the first ever Women’s Motocross World Championship by coming out on top of the battle with runner up Steff
- FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship in Benelux– Latest Info
The FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship will come to an exciting end this weekend when current series leader Livia Lancelot will try to become the first ever Women’s Motocross World Championship by coming out on top of the battle with runner up Steff
- Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Mat Mladin Appeal Rejected
American Suzuki Motor Corporation and Yoshimura Racing were
shocked and dismayed when, less than 30 minutes after they submitted, on behalf of Mat Mladin,
- Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Mat Mladin Appeal Rejected
American Suzuki Motor Corporation and Yoshimura Racing were
shocked and dismayed when, less than 30 minutes after they submitted, on behalf of Mat Mladin,
- Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Mat Mladin Appeal Rejected
American Suzuki Motor Corporation and Yoshimura Racing were
shocked and dismayed when, less than 30 minutes after they submitted, on behalf of Mat Mladin,
- Bayliss Takes Wet Superpole
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox powered to his sixth Superpole of the year in the Bennetts European Round at Donington Park in a wet 50-minute, 12-lap session.
- Bayliss Takes Wet Superpole
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox powered to his sixth Superpole of the year in the Bennetts European Round at Donington Park in a wet 50-minute, 12-lap session.
- Bayliss Takes Wet Superpole
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox powered to his sixth Superpole of the year in the Bennetts European Round at Donington Park in a wet 50-minute, 12-lap session.
- European Superstock 600 – Donington Park Combined Qualifying
Marco Bussolotti (Yamaha Motor Italia Junior Team) proved to be quickest in qualifying for the European 600 Superstock race with his first pole position of the year.
- European Superstock 600 – Donington Park Combined Qualifying
Marco Bussolotti (Yamaha Motor Italia Junior Team) proved to be quickest in qualifying for the European 600 Superstock race with his first pole position of the year.
- European Superstock 600 – Donington Park Combined Qualifying
Marco Bussolotti (Yamaha Motor Italia Junior Team) proved to be quickest in qualifying for the European 600 Superstock race with his first pole position of the year.
- European Superstock 600 – Donington Park Combined Qualifying
Marco Bussolotti (Yamaha Motor Italia Junior Team) proved to be quickest in qualifying for the European 600 Superstock race with his first pole position of the year.
- World Supersport – Donington Park Combined Qualifying
Brands Hatch. Next to the Frenchman will be Britain's Jonathan Rea (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda), who will be looking for his third win in a row tomorrow, Barry Veneman (RES Software Suzuki) of the Netherlands and Australian Joshua Brookes (Hannspree Stiggy
- World Supersport – Donington Park Combined Qualifying
Brands Hatch. Next to the Frenchman will be Britain's Jonathan Rea (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda), who will be looking for his third win in a row tomorrow, Barry Veneman (RES Software Suzuki) of the Netherlands and Australian Joshua Brookes (Hannspree Stiggy
- World Supersport – Donington Park Combined Qualifying
Brands Hatch. Next to the Frenchman will be Britain's Jonathan Rea (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda), who will be looking for his third win in a row tomorrow, Barry Veneman (RES Software Suzuki) of the Netherlands and Australian Joshua Brookes (Hannspree Stiggy
- World Supersport – Donington Park Combined Qualifying
Brands Hatch. Next to the Frenchman will be Britain's Jonathan Rea (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda), who will be looking for his third win in a row tomorrow, Barry Veneman (RES Software Suzuki) of the Netherlands and Australian Joshua Brookes (Hannspree Stiggy
- World Supersport – Donington Park Combined Qualifying
Brands Hatch. Next to the Frenchman will be Britain's Jonathan Rea (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda), who will be looking for his third win in a row tomorrow, Barry Veneman (RES Software Suzuki) of the Netherlands and Australian Joshua Brookes (Hannspree Stiggy
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup – Donington Park Combined Qualifying
Xavier Simeon (Alstare Suzuki) took the pole in the Superstock 1000 session at Donington, the Belgian rider the only one under the 1 minute 46 second mark.
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup – Donington Park Combined Qualifying
Xavier Simeon (Alstare Suzuki) took the pole in the Superstock 1000 session at Donington, the Belgian rider the only one under the 1 minute 46 second mark.
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup – Donington Park Combined Qualifying
Xavier Simeon (Alstare Suzuki) took the pole in the Superstock 1000 session at Donington, the Belgian rider the only one under the 1 minute 46 second mark.
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup – Donington Park Combined Qualifying
Xavier Simeon (Alstare Suzuki) took the pole in the Superstock 1000 session at Donington, the Belgian rider the only one under the 1 minute 46 second mark.
- Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup - Selection Event - Adria - September 1st to 4th
Four days of glorious Italian sunshine allowed one hundred of the World's best teenage motorcyclists to show off their abilities at the two Initial Selection Events,
- Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup - Selection Event - Adria - September 1st to 4th
Four days of glorious Italian sunshine allowed one hundred of the World's best teenage motorcyclists to show off their abilities at the two Initial Selection Events,
- Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup - Selection Event - Adria - September 1st to 4th
Four days of glorious Italian sunshine allowed one hundred of the World's best teenage motorcyclists to show off their abilities at the two Initial Selection Events,
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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, they left the Hampshire circuit as the joint leaders of the series, ahead of the rejuvenated Michael Rutter who took a brace of third placings.
Byrne, riding the Airwaves Ducati, had repeated the pole starting ride of the snow aborted Brands Hatch opening round, but he was out-started by Leon Haslam and Michael Rutter, before Cal Crutchlow swooped ahead to lead at the end of the opening lap.
The Coventry rider, who had joined the HM Plant Honda team this season, held off the early challenges of his team-mate Haslam, before Byrne moved into second and began to challenge. Crutchlow held him at bay until the thirteenth lap when Byrne found a way through at Seagrave.
Once through, Byrne dictated terms from the front, winning comfortably by over two seconds, and he reflected: “We’ve come a long way to get running, and Cal was really going for it but I got through and it all worked out. The team has done a great job, but we had to look at what everyone else was doing and then do it for ourselves.”
Crutchlow was equally delighted: “Shane was keeping me on it – I just kept plugging away but when he came past, I couldn’t match him but it was a good race.” Rutter, who had started from the front row for the first time in two years, the podium finish aboard the NorthWest 200 Ducati, enthused: “Brilliant, I couldn’t dream of this. It is like Christmas again.”
Haslam, who slowed with tyre concerns, finishing that race in fourth place, took the initiative from the start next time out, running ahead of Byrne and Karl Harris whose first race had ended in machine problems on the second lap.
Byrne took the lead on the fourth lap with Crutchlow moving through into second from Rutter with Tom Sykes and Leon Haslam duelling for fourth ahead of Harris.
On the seventh lap, Sykes and Haslam touched at around 140mph, with Sykes high-sided off his Rizla Suzuki which bounced across the track, smashing into Harris. The race was stopped immediately to care for Harris who remarkably escaped serious injury as he later explained: “I don’t feel too bad apart from very sore knees and ankles.
“I look like I’ve been boxing in Las Vegas rather than racing a motorbike,” said Harris, who also suffered facial injuries, adding: “I’ll be back in the next round intent on the results I should have had here.”
On the re-start, Sykes, riding his spare machine, led the opening lap, but Crutchlow soon took him and began his charge to maiden race winning glory.
“When I led in the first race, it was the first time that I had led a Superbike race so to win next time was unexpected, though it is something that I have worked hard for through the close season.
“The team have done a fantastic job for me and I was able to control the second race from the front – winning is great, fantastic, but when I signed for HM Plant Honda, I knew that I was joining a championship winning team, and there is no reason why we cannot push for that.”
Byrne took second place, to jointly lead the championship with Crutchlow on 45 points, while Rutter, again third, and taking his first double podium finish since Knockhill in 2005, has scored 32 points to be in third place in the standings.
John Laverty, riding the BuildbaseNW Ducati, powered in a winning double in the Daily Star Cup, finishing clear of Chris Burns, aboard the STP MV Agusta in the first race and then the Riders Honda of Martin Jessopp next time out.
Steve Mercer and Malcolm Ashley took the third placings.
British Superbikes - Thruxton Race One Result
1 - Shane Byrne-Ducati - Airwaves Ducati -25:33.9
2 - Cal Crutchlow-Honda - HM Plant Honda -25:36.2
3 - Michael Rutter-Ducati - North West 200 Ducati -25:37.5
4 - Leon Haslam-Honda - HM Plant Honda -25:44.9
5 - Leon Camier-Ducati - Airwaves Ducati -25:52.6
6 - Tom Sykes-Suzuki - Rizla Suzuki -25:53.0
7 - James Ellison-Honda - Hydrex Bike Animal Honda -25:53.3
8 - Simon Andrews-Yamaha - Jentin Racing / Lloyds British -25:56.3
9 - Stuart Easton-Kawasaki - MSS Discovery Kawasaki -25:56.6
10 - Michael Laverty-Suzuki - Relentless Suzuki by TAS -25:57.8
11 - Sean Emmett-Yamaha - AIM Racing -26:11.0
12 - John Laverty-Ducati - Buildbase NW200 Ducati -26:11.3
13 - Tristan Palmer-Honda - Tena for Men Honda -26:12.4
14 - Billy Mcconnell-Kawasaki - MSS Discovery Kawasaki-26:12.547
15 - Guy Martin-Honda - Hydrex Bike Animal Honda-26:14.175
16 - Scott Smart-Kawasaki - Hawk Racing -26:19.249
17 - Atsushi Watanabe-Suzuki - Rizla Suzuki -26:19.9
18 - Chris Burns-MV Agusta - STP Superbike -26:20.4
19 - David Johnson-Honda - Team MAXXIS -26:24.0
20 - Steve Mercer-Yamaha - Bob Farnham Tuning / Sondel -26:24.1
21 - Dean Ellison-Yamaha - Co-ordit Racing -26:30.7
22 - Aaron Zanotti-Honda - Red Viper Racing -26:31.3
23 - Malcolm Ashley-Kawasaki - ARP / MAR -26:32.2
24 - James Buckingham-Honda - Quay Garage -26:34.5
25 - Martin Jessopp-Honda - Riders Racing -26:40.0
26 - Tom Tunstall-Honda - Hardinge - Ice Valley Motorsport -26:50.1
27 - Leon Morris-Ducati - Team Trimrite Brookspeed-25:41.231
28 - Luke Quigley-Suzuki - PDM Racing-25:41.957
29 - Michael Howarth-Honda - Tena for Men Honda -25:54.365
Not Classified
- Adam Jenkinson - Honda - SMT Honda
- Brian Mccormack - Honda - MAC Racing
- Karl Harris - Yamaha - Team Yamaha
British Superbikes - Thruxton Race Two Result
1 - Cal Crutchlow - Honda - HM Plant Honda - 19:05.302
2 - Shane Byrne - Ducati - Airwaves Ducati - 19:07.109
3 - Michael Rutter - Ducati - North West 200 Ducati - 19:07.438
4 - Leon Camier - Ducati - Airwaves Ducati - 19:13.244
5 - Michael Laverty - Suzuki - Relentless Suzuki by TAS - 19:17.165
6 - Stuart Easton - Kawasaki - MSS Discovery Kawasaki - 19:17.763
7 - James Ellison - Honda - Hydrex Bike Animal Honda - 19:18.934
8 - Tom Sykes - Suzuki - Rizla Suzuki - 19:24.061
9 - Guy Martin - Honda - Hydrex Bike Animal Honda - 19:28.697
10 - Billy McConnell - Kawasaki - MSS Discovery Kawasaki - 19:29.201
11 - John Laverty - Ducati - Buildbase NW200 Ducati - 19:29.734
12 - Scott Smart - Kawasaki - Hawk Racing - 19:30.262
13 - Tristan Palmer - Honda - Tena for Men Honda - 19:30.331
14 - Atsushi Watanabe - Suzuki - Rizla Suzuki - 19:30.448
15 - Dean Ellison - Yamaha - Co-ordit Racing - 19:40.814
16 - Martin Jessopp - Honda - Riders Racing - 19:46.820
17 - Malcolm Ashley - Kawasaki - ARP / MAR - 19:50.272
18 - Tom Tunstall - Honda - Hardinge - Ice Valley Motorsport - 19:51.858
19 - Aaron Zanotti - Honda - Red Viper Racing - 19:58.053
20 - James Buckingham - Honda - Quay Garage - 20:03.510
21 - Leon Morris - Ducati - Team Trimrite Brookspeed - 20:07.356
22 - Michael Howarth - Honda - Tena for Men Honda - 20:08.008
23 - Brian Mccormack - Honda - MAC Racing - 19:08.934
Not Classified
- David Johnson - Honda - Team MAXXIS
- Luke Quigley - Suzuki - PDM Racing
- Leon Haslam - Honda - HM Plant Honda
- Steve Mercer - Yamaha - Bob Farnham Tuning / Sondel
- Sean Emmett - Yamaha - AIM Racing
- Chris Burns - MV Agusta - STP Superbike
Championship Points after race two
1 - Shane Byrne (Ducati) - 45
2 - Cal Crutchlow (Honda) - 45
3 - Michael Rutter (Ducati) - 32
4 - Leon Camier (Ducati) - 24
5 - Tom Sykes (Suzuki) - 18
6 - James Ellison (Honda) - 18
7 - Stuart Easton (Kawasaki) - 17
8 - Michael Laverty (Suzuki) - 17
9 - Leon Haslam (Honda) - 13
10 - John Laverty (Ducati) - 9
11 - Simon Andrews (Yamaha) - 8
12 - Billy McConnell (Kawasaki) - 8
13 - Guy Martin (Honda) - 8
14 - Tristian Palmer (Honda) - 6
15 - Sean Emmett (Yamaha) - 5
16 - Scott Smart (Kawasaki) - 4
17 - Atsushi Watanabe (Suzuki) - 2
18 - Dean Ellison (Yamaha) - 1
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