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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 Superbikes - Oulton Park Race One Result
British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race One Result
- British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race One Result
British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race One Result
- British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race One Result
British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race One Result
- British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race One Result
British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race One Result
- British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race Two Result
British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race Two Result
- British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race Two Result
British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race Two Result
- British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race Two Result
British Superbikes - Oulton Park Race Two Result
- Daily Double For Byrne Puts Him in Control in Title Stakes
Shane Byrne took a winning double in an incident littered Oulton Park round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship to tighten his grip on the crown.
- Daily Double For Byrne Puts Him in Control in Title Stakes
Shane Byrne took a winning double in an incident littered Oulton Park round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship to tighten his grip on the crown.
- Daily Double For Byrne Puts Him in Control in Title Stakes
Shane Byrne took a winning double in an incident littered Oulton Park round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship to tighten his grip on the crown.
- Daily Double For Byrne Puts Him in Control in Title Stakes
Shane Byrne took a winning double in an incident littered Oulton Park round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship to tighten his grip on the crown.
- Byrne and Crutchlow Take The Victories in More Dramatic Action
Cal Crutchlow powered through the pain barrier to take third place, adrift of Shane Byrne and Tom Sykes, and then took a victory in the re-scheduled round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch.
- Byrne and Crutchlow Take The Victories in More Dramatic Action
Cal Crutchlow powered through the pain barrier to take third place, adrift of Shane Byrne and Tom Sykes, and then took a victory in the re-scheduled round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch.
- Byrne and Crutchlow Take The Victories in More Dramatic Action
Cal Crutchlow powered through the pain barrier to take third place, adrift of Shane Byrne and Tom Sykes, and then took a victory in the re-scheduled round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch.
- Byrne and Crutchlow Take The Victories in More Dramatic Action
Cal Crutchlow powered through the pain barrier to take third place, adrift of Shane Byrne and Tom Sykes, and then took a victory in the re-scheduled round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch.
- Byrne Double at Windy Donington Park
Shane Byrne tightened his grip on the chase for the Bennetts British Superbike title with a second winning double of the season in the fourth round at Donington Park in which the local favourite Leon Haslam had to settle for a second best in each of the r
- Byrne Double at Windy Donington Park
Shane Byrne tightened his grip on the chase for the Bennetts British Superbike title with a second winning double of the season in the fourth round at Donington Park in which the local favourite Leon Haslam had to settle for a second best in each of the r
- Byrne Double at Windy Donington Park
Shane Byrne tightened his grip on the chase for the Bennetts British Superbike title with a second winning double of the season in the fourth round at Donington Park in which the local favourite Leon Haslam had to settle for a second best in each of the r
- Byrne Double at Windy Donington Park
Shane Byrne tightened his grip on the chase for the Bennetts British Superbike title with a second winning double of the season in the fourth round at Donington Park in which the local favourite Leon Haslam had to settle for a second best in each of the r
- Camier And Then Byrne, in Spectacular Style, Take the Victories
Leon Camier enjoyed maiden race winning glory in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship in the first race of the fifth round at Snetterton but his Airwaves Ducati team-mate Shane Byrne headed him off with a spectacular ride in the difficult wet condi
- Camier And Then Byrne, in Spectacular Style, Take the Victories
Leon Camier enjoyed maiden race winning glory in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship in the first race of the fifth round at Snetterton but his Airwaves Ducati team-mate Shane Byrne headed him off with a spectacular ride in the difficult wet condi
- Camier And Then Byrne, in Spectacular Style, Take the Victories
Leon Camier enjoyed maiden race winning glory in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship in the first race of the fifth round at Snetterton but his Airwaves Ducati team-mate Shane Byrne headed him off with a spectacular ride in the difficult wet condi
- Camier And Then Byrne, in Spectacular Style, Take the Victories
Leon Camier enjoyed maiden race winning glory in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship in the first race of the fifth round at Snetterton but his Airwaves Ducati team-mate Shane Byrne headed him off with a spectacular ride in the difficult wet condi
- Byrne and Rutter win at Mallory Park
Michael Rutter powered in a popular victory in a dramatic sixth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship as he headed off the challenge of runaway series leading Shane Byrne in a rain affected second race at Mallory Park.
- Byrne and Rutter win at Mallory Park
Michael Rutter powered in a popular victory in a dramatic sixth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship as he headed off the challenge of runaway series leading Shane Byrne in a rain affected second race at Mallory Park.
- Byrne and Rutter win at Mallory Park
Michael Rutter powered in a popular victory in a dramatic sixth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship as he headed off the challenge of runaway series leading Shane Byrne in a rain affected second race at Mallory Park.
- Byrne and Rutter win at Mallory Park
Michael Rutter powered in a popular victory in a dramatic sixth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship as he headed off the challenge of runaway series leading Shane Byrne in a rain affected second race at Mallory Park.
- Sykes And Haslam Win, Byrne Takes a Tumble
Tom Sykes and Leon Haslam took the victories in a dramatic, incident packed eighth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Knockhill in which series leader Shane Byrne, despite a heavy tumble in the second race, still increased his lead in
- Sykes And Haslam Win, Byrne Takes a Tumble
Tom Sykes and Leon Haslam took the victories in a dramatic, incident packed eighth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Knockhill in which series leader Shane Byrne, despite a heavy tumble in the second race, still increased his lead in
- Sykes And Haslam Win, Byrne Takes a Tumble
Tom Sykes and Leon Haslam took the victories in a dramatic, incident packed eighth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Knockhill in which series leader Shane Byrne, despite a heavy tumble in the second race, still increased his lead in
- Sykes And Haslam Win, Byrne Takes a Tumble
Tom Sykes and Leon Haslam took the victories in a dramatic, incident packed eighth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Knockhill in which series leader Shane Byrne, despite a heavy tumble in the second race, still increased his lead in
- Haslam Enjoys Daily Double to go Third in Title Stakes
Leon Haslam maintained his record of winning a race every year at Cadwell Park with a dominant performance in the ninth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship as he won both races to move into third place in the title chase.
- Haslam Enjoys Daily Double to go Third in Title Stakes
Leon Haslam maintained his record of winning a race every year at Cadwell Park with a dominant performance in the ninth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship as he won both races to move into third place in the title chase.
- Haslam Enjoys Daily Double to go Third in Title Stakes
Leon Haslam maintained his record of winning a race every year at Cadwell Park with a dominant performance in the ninth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship as he won both races to move into third place in the title chase.
- Haslam Enjoys Daily Double to go Third in Title Stakes
Leon Haslam maintained his record of winning a race every year at Cadwell Park with a dominant performance in the ninth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship as he won both races to move into third place in the title chase.
- Camier and Haslam Take The Victories at Croft BSB
Leon Camier and Leon Haslam took the victories in the tenth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Croft where Shane Byrne fell six points short of sealing his second title success in five years.
- Camier and Haslam Take The Victories at Croft BSB
Leon Camier and Leon Haslam took the victories in the tenth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Croft where Shane Byrne fell six points short of sealing his second title success in five years.
- Camier and Haslam Take The Victories at Croft BSB
Leon Camier and Leon Haslam took the victories in the tenth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Croft where Shane Byrne fell six points short of sealing his second title success in five years.
- Camier and Haslam Take The Victories at Croft BSB
Leon Camier and Leon Haslam took the victories in the tenth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Croft where Shane Byrne fell six points short of sealing his second title success in five years.
- Title glory for Shane Byrne - Race Wins for Camier and Haslam
Shane Byrne sealed Bennetts British Superbike title glory with a comfortable ride into third place in a dramatic, incident packed opening race of the penultimate round at Silverstone.
- Title glory for Shane Byrne - Race Wins for Camier and Haslam
Shane Byrne sealed Bennetts British Superbike title glory with a comfortable ride into third place in a dramatic, incident packed opening race of the penultimate round at Silverstone.
- Title glory for Shane Byrne - Race Wins for Camier and Haslam
Shane Byrne sealed Bennetts British Superbike title glory with a comfortable ride into third place in a dramatic, incident packed opening race of the penultimate round at Silverstone.
- Title glory for Shane Byrne - Race Wins for Camier and Haslam
Shane Byrne sealed Bennetts British Superbike title glory with a comfortable ride into third place in a dramatic, incident packed opening race of the penultimate round at Silverstone.
- 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.
- Linfoot Crashes out of Contention at Macau
Dan Linfoot saw his dream of a podium finish in his first ever Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix end after crashing out on the opening lap of the 15-lap race, breaking his left collarbone in the process.
- Linfoot Crashes out of Contention at Macau
Dan Linfoot saw his dream of a podium finish in his first ever Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix end after crashing out on the opening lap of the 15-lap race, breaking his left collarbone in the process.
- Linfoot Crashes out of Contention at Macau
Dan Linfoot saw his dream of a podium finish in his first ever Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix end after crashing out on the opening lap of the 15-lap race, breaking his left collarbone in the process.
- Linfoot Crashes out of Contention at Macau
Dan Linfoot saw his dream of a podium finish in his first ever Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix end after crashing out on the opening lap of the 15-lap race, breaking his left collarbone in the process.
- Ducati Streetfighter, 1198 And 1100 Monster To Be Unleashed at The Bike Show
Ducati is set to unleash several showstopping new models at the forthcoming Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show, including an awesome Streetfighter,
- Ducati Streetfighter, 1198 And 1100 Monster To Be Unleashed at The Bike Show
Ducati is set to unleash several showstopping new models at the forthcoming Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show, including an awesome Streetfighter,
- Ducati Streetfighter, 1198 And 1100 Monster To Be Unleashed at The Bike Show
Ducati is set to unleash several showstopping new models at the forthcoming Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show, including an awesome Streetfighter,
- Superbike Race Winner Instructs at Ron Haslam Race School
This year’s Bennetts British Superbike championship runner-up Leon Haslam is the only BSB race winner to regularly instruct at a UK race school.
- Superbike Race Winner Instructs at Ron Haslam Race School
This year’s Bennetts British Superbike championship runner-up Leon Haslam is the only BSB race winner to regularly instruct at a UK race school.
- KTM Are Ready to Race at The Bike Show
KTM are set to unleash two exciting new models at The Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show and will launch the all new KTM RC8 Super Cup race series, which will run in the British Superbike Championship.
- KTM Are Ready to Race at The Bike Show
KTM are set to unleash two exciting new models at The Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show and will launch the all new KTM RC8 Super Cup race series, which will run in the British Superbike Championship.
- KTM Are Ready to Race at The Bike Show
KTM are set to unleash two exciting new models at The Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show and will launch the all new KTM RC8 Super Cup race series, which will run in the British Superbike Championship.
- BMW S 1000 RR - UK Premiere at the International Motorcycle Show, NEC
November is a key month for BMW Motorrad (UK) – a time when the public get their first opportunity to see the latest models in the BMW range first hand as they are unveiled at the Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.
- BMW S 1000 RR - UK Premiere at the International Motorcycle Show, NEC
November is a key month for BMW Motorrad (UK) – a time when the public get their first opportunity to see the latest models in the BMW range first hand as they are unveiled at the Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.
- BMW S 1000 RR - UK Premiere at the International Motorcycle Show, NEC
November is a key month for BMW Motorrad (UK) – a time when the public get their first opportunity to see the latest models in the BMW range first hand as they are unveiled at the Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.
- All The MX Action You Can Handle – And More
Reviews of the 2008 Motocross of Nations, World and British Motocross Championships released on DVD
- All The MX Action You Can Handle – And More
Reviews of the 2008 Motocross of Nations, World and British Motocross Championships released on DVD
- All The MX Action You Can Handle – And More
Reviews of the 2008 Motocross of Nations, World and British Motocross Championships released on DVD
- The Official Review of the 2008 GBXC Championship released on DVD
The Official Review of the 2008 GBXC Championship released on DVD
- The Official Review of the 2008 GBXC Championship released on DVD
The Official Review of the 2008 GBXC Championship released on DVD
- The Official Review of the 2008 GBXC Championship released on DVD
The Official Review of the 2008 GBXC Championship released on DVD
- On Bike TT Experience 1&2 and The Complete Purple Helmets released in great value 2-disc sets
On Bike TT Experience 1&2 and The Complete Purple Helmets released in great value 2-disc sets
- On Bike TT Experience 1&2 and The Complete Purple Helmets released in great value 2-disc sets
On Bike TT Experience 1&2 and The Complete Purple Helmets released in great value 2-disc sets
- On Bike TT Experience 1&2 and The Complete Purple Helmets released in great value 2-disc sets
On Bike TT Experience 1&2 and The Complete Purple Helmets released in great value 2-disc sets
- On Bike TT Experience 1&2 and The Complete Purple Helmets released in great value 2-disc sets
On Bike TT Experience 1&2 and The Complete Purple Helmets released in great value 2-disc sets
- Arai Riders For Health Auction at Bike Show
As the UK Importers and Distributors of Arai helmets, Phoenix Distribution (NW) Limited will be present at the NEC Motorcycle and Scooter Show from 27th November to 7th December, Hall 2 stand 2G60-The Arai Entertainment Zone.
- Arai Riders For Health Auction at Bike Show
As the UK Importers and Distributors of Arai helmets, Phoenix Distribution (NW) Limited will be present at the NEC Motorcycle and Scooter Show from 27th November to 7th December, Hall 2 stand 2G60-The Arai Entertainment Zone.
- Arai Riders For Health Auction at Bike Show
As the UK Importers and Distributors of Arai helmets, Phoenix Distribution (NW) Limited will be present at the NEC Motorcycle and Scooter Show from 27th November to 7th December, Hall 2 stand 2G60-The Arai Entertainment Zone.
- Tristan Palmer to Join Hawk Racing For 2009
We are very pleased to announce that Tristan Palmer will join the Hawk Racing squad for the 2009 British Superbike Championship.
- Tristan Palmer to Join Hawk Racing For 2009
We are very pleased to announce that Tristan Palmer will join the Hawk Racing squad for the 2009 British Superbike Championship.
- Tristan Palmer to Join Hawk Racing For 2009
We are very pleased to announce that Tristan Palmer will join the Hawk Racing squad for the 2009 British Superbike Championship.
- Laconi Moves to DFX and Ducati
The DFX Corse team, run by Daniele Carli, has snapped up Frenchman Régis Laconi for the 2009 World Superbike season, with an option for 2010.
- Laconi Moves to DFX and Ducati
The DFX Corse team, run by Daniele Carli, has snapped up Frenchman Régis Laconi for the 2009 World Superbike season, with an option for 2010.
- Laconi Moves to DFX and Ducati
The DFX Corse team, run by Daniele Carli, has snapped up Frenchman Régis Laconi for the 2009 World Superbike season, with an option for 2010.
- Steve & Rick Fund auctions live on EBay
An auction of sidecar and TT memorabilia from the best in the sport is ongoing on Ebay to raise funds for the Steve & Rick Fund.
- Steve & Rick Fund auctions live on EBay
An auction of sidecar and TT memorabilia from the best in the sport is ongoing on Ebay to raise funds for the Steve & Rick Fund.
- Steve & Rick Fund auctions live on EBay
An auction of sidecar and TT memorabilia from the best in the sport is ongoing on Ebay to raise funds for the Steve & Rick Fund.
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Tom Sykes was long overdue a victory in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship having come close on several occasions and the Rizla Suzuki set the record straight with a dominant seventh round performance at Oulton Park where he completed the daily double.
He had been on the pace throughout the weekend, missing out on pole by barely a quarter of a second, but with his team Sykes had worked hard to ensure that his bike was perfectly set for the two 18 laps races at the Cheshire circuit.
Sykes made the running on the first lap of the opener which began in the damp but soon dried but was taken by James Ellison aboard the Hydrex Bike Animal Honda who headed the pack for the first third when the Rizla Suzuki rider made the decisive move at Hizzy’s chicane.
He was able to extend his advantage, taking his first ever Superbike victory by almost five seconds ahead of Ellison who was matching his best result while series leader Shane Byrne took third place on his Airwaves Ducati at the expense of HM Plant Honda rider Leon Haslam.
“I was both delighted and relieved,” explained Sykes as he received the winner’s trophy, adding: “It was a tough race as there was a lot to think about with the track conditions.
“With about ten laps to go I started to think, “This is it!” so I had to work hard and keep concentrating keeping the bike on line and bringing it back OK. I wasn’t able to really enjoy winning the first race because I knew that I had to go out there and do it all again.”
Sykes was ready to take on all challengers in the second race and he had moved ahead of Haslam by the end of the second lap, but then was having to head off the fierce challenges coming in from Cal Crutchlow who was eager to make amends for an error in the first race which dropped him HM Plant Honda to sixth.
The Coventry rider tried everything he knew to find a way through, but Sykes had all of the answers as he gave the Suzuki team their first winning double in the series since John Reynolds success at the Cheshire circuit in 2004.
Sykes took the victory by inches, or officially 0.097secs, and he enthused: “This is something else, something special – a bit like waiting for the Number 10 but to come along – a long wait and then two come together.
“I think I’ll celebrate with a brew and a piece of cake and I might even get some fast food on the way home and a lie in in the morning. Then I’ll start thinking about my World Superbike debut at Brands Hatch next month.”
Byrne again had to settle for third, ahead of Haslam, but the champion of 2003 was not complaining as he extended to 312-213 points his lead over Crutchlow in the title stakes. “I tried as hard as I could to get second place from Cal and got ahead on the last lap but made a mistake and had to take third, but I’m not complaining having increased my lead.”
Sykes moved third in the standings 176-174 ahead of Haslam.
John Laverty continued his domination of the Daily Star Cup with a winning double aboard his Buildbase NW200 Ducati, heading off Martin Jessopp, on the Riders Honda, in the opening race and then Gary Mason aboard the Quay Garage Honda next time out.
British Superbike - Oulton Park Race One Result
Pos - Rider - Bike - Team - Time
1 - Tom Sykes - Suzuki - Rizla Suzuki - 29:12.2
2 - James Ellison - Honda - Hydrex Bike Animal Honda - 29:16.9
3 - Shane Byrne - Ducati - Airwaves Ducati - 29:17.3
4 - Leon Haslam - Honda - HM Plant Honda - 29:26.5
5 - Simon Andrews - Yamaha - Jentin Racing / Lloyds British - 29:37.7
6 - Cal Crutchlow - Honda - HM Plant Honda - 29:43.6
7 - Michael Rutter - Ducati - North West 200 Ducati - 29:48.5
8 - Billy McConnell - Kawasaki - MSS Discovery Kawasaki - 29:50.8
9 - Michael Laverty - Suzuki - Relentless Suzuki by TAS - 30:00.2
10 - John Laverty - Ducati - Buildbase NW200 Ducati - 30:00.8
11 - Scott Smart - Kawasaki - Hawk Racing - 30:00.9
12 - James Haydon - Kawasaki - MSS Discovery Kawasaki - 30:01.2
13 - Atsushi Watanabe - Suzuki - Rizla Suzuki - 30:08.6
14 - Dean Ellison - Yamaha - Co-ordit Racing - 30:15.9
15 - Tom Grant - Honda - SMT Honda - 30:17.3
16 - Martin Jessopp - Honda - Riders Racing - 30:29.3
17 - Tom Tunstall - Honda - Hardinge - Ice Valley Motorsport - 30:30.9
18 - Dan Stewart - Honda - Wilcock Consulting - 30:32.2
19 - Aaron Zanotti - Honda - Red Viper Racing - 29:31.4
20 - Michael Howarth - Honda - Tena for Men Honda - 30:13.3
Not Classified
DNF - Guy Martin - Honda - Hydrex Bike Animal Honda - 28:55.2
DNF - Howie Mainwaring - Suzuki - Lenzkes Clamping Tools GB Ltd - 29:04.1
DNF - David Johnson - Honda - Team MAXXIS - 20:10.6
DNF - Chris Burns - MV Agusta - STP Superbike - 19:04.6
DNF - Shannon Etheridge - Kawasaki - MAR Adept - 17:01.1
DNF - Karl Harris - Yamaha - Team Yamaha - 14:41.9
DNF - Francis Williamson - Ducati - Moto Rapido Racing - 10:44.5
DNF - Tristan Palmer - Honda - Tena for Men Honda - 06:41.3
DNF - Gary Mason - Honda - Quay Garage - 07:25.9
DNF - Kenny Gilbertson - Kawasaki - Astro Racing Kawasaki - 03:45.9
DNF - Leon Morris - Ducati - Brookspeed - 02:17.5
British Superbike - Oulton Park Race Two Result
Pos - Rider - Bike - Team - Time
1 - Tom Sykes - Suzuki - Rizla Suzuki - 29:04.554
2 - Cal Crutchlow - Honda - HM Plant Honda - 29:04.651
3 - Shane Byrne - Ducati - Airwaves Ducati - 29:05.173
4 - Leon Haslam - Honda - HM Plant Honda - 29:05.819
5 - James Ellison - Honda - Hydrex Bike Animal Honda - 29:16.203
6 - Simon Andrews - Yamaha - Jentin Racing / Lloyds British - 29:29.809
7 - Michael Laverty - Suzuki - Relentless Suzuki by TAS - 29:31.052
8 - Scott Smart - Kawasaki - Hawk Racing - 29:31.503
9 - Karl Harris - Yamaha - Team Yamaha - 29:35.743
10 - Billy McConnell - Kawasaki - MSS Discovery Kawasaki - 29:35.775
11 - Michael Rutter - Ducati - North West 200 Ducati - 29:37.248
12 - Tristan Palmer - Honda - Tena for Men Honda - 29:39.741
13 - John Laverty - Ducati - Buildbase NW200 Ducati - 29:39.912
14 - Gary Mason - Honda - Quay Garage - 29:40.057
15 - James Haydon - Kawasaki - MSS Discovery Kawasaki - 29:48.548
16 - Dean Ellison - Yamaha - Co-ordit Racing - 29:48.654
17 - Atsushi Watanabe - Suzuki - Rizla Suzuki - 30:02.121
18 - Guy Martin - Honda - Hydrex Bike Animal Honda - 30:03.106
19 - Tom Grant - Honda - SMT Honda - 30:05.530
20 - Martin Jessopp - Honda - Riders Racing - 30:14.907
21 - Dan Stewart - Honda - Wilcock Consulting - 30:17.661
22 - Shannon Etheridge - Kawasaki - MAR Adept - 30:23.189
23 - Tom Tunstall - Honda - Hardinge - Ice Valley Motorsport - 30:23.572
24 - Aaron Zanotti - Honda - Red Viper Racing - 30:43.339
25 - Francis Williamson - Ducati - Moto Rapido Racing - 30:43.653
26 - Michael Howarth - Honda - Tena for Men Honda - 29:43.865
Not Classified
DNF - Leon Morris - Ducati - Brookspeed - 19:15.706
DNF - David Johnson - Honda - Team MAXXIS - 10:15.058
DNF - Chris Burns - MV Agusta - STP Superbike - 10:29.251
Championship Points
1 - Shane Byrne (Ducati) - 312
2 - Cal Crutchlow (Honda) - 213
3 - Tom Sykes (Suzuki) - 176
4 - Leon Haslam (Honda) - 174
5 - Leon Camier (Ducati) - 160
6 - James Ellison (Honda) - 150
7 - Michael Rutter (Ducati) - 141
8 - Michael Laverty (Suzuki) - 100
9 - Simon Andrews (Yamaha) - 90
10 - Tristian Palmer (Honda) - 64
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