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Brands Hatch BSS: Easton takes win in season opener

Philip Wain, 06 April 2013 18:30

Stuart Easton took the honours in the opening race of the 2013 British Supersport Championship as he got the better of pole setter Billy McConnell at Brands Hatch on Saturday afternoon. Having moved back to the 600cc class after a number of years in the Superbike class, it was Easton's first race win since the 2010 Macau Grand Prix. The Mar ...

Brands Hatch BSB: Byrne takes pole

Philip Wain, 06 April 2013 17:30

Shane Byrne (Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki) has claimed pole position for this weekend's opening round of the British Superbike Championship, with a lap of 45.655s around the Brands Hatch Indy circuit. With cool, but dry, conditions at the Kent venue, Byrne had been strong throughout practice around the 1.2-mile circuit and this was borne out in qualifying as he got the better ...

Brands Hatch BSS: McConnell takes pole

Phil Wain, 06 April 2013 12:30

The Smiths Racing Triumph team got the defence of their British Superport Championship title underway in perfect fashion at Brands Hatch with the Australian pairing of Billy McConnell and Glen Richards claiming the top two spots in Saturday’s qualifying session. With continuing cool conditions, McConnell got the better of his team-mate, the reigning Champion, by 0.235s, a more than useful ...

Brands Hatch BSS: Gowland leads the way on opening day

Michael Guy, 05 April 2013 16:06

Graeme Gowland riding the Seton Tuning Yamaha ended the opening day of the track action at Brands Hatch at the top of the timesheets in Free Practice 2. The 27-year-old was the only man to dip into the 47s bracket with a 47.972 at the 1.2079 mile Brands Hatch Indy circuit. Speaking to MCN, Gowland said: “It was good to ...

BSB testing: Walker tops the timesheets at Brands Hatch

Michael Guy, 19 March 2013 20:51

Chris Walker ended the official BSB test day at Brands Hatch with the fastest time after setting a 51.410 in the fifth and final session of the day. The Quattro Plant rider upped his pace throughout the day to go third fastest in the penultimate session before excellng in the final session to go fastest. The test took place on ...

Dane Harms signs for Doodson Honda

Simon Patterson, 01 March 2013 10:18

Dane Robbin harms has signed a deal to ride for Doodson Motorsport Honda in the 2013 British Superbike Championship. He sign the deal on the back of a successful mid-season signing with the team in 2012 that saw him take top ten finishes on his first time on a superbike. Harms has years of experience at the top levels of ...

Kiyo to partner Lowes at Samsung Honda

Simon Patterson, 10 December 2012 13:54

Honda have today announced the lineup for their 2013 British championship effort under the Samsung Honda banner. The team sees the shock return to BSB of Japanese star and three-time champion Ryuichi Kiyonari, back in BSB after a year in the Asian championship. He will be joined by Alex Lowes, who impressed with a storming double win in the shootout ...

Team WFR take break from racing

Liam Marsden, 24 October 2012 14:28

Team WFR has taken the decision to take a break from competing in both two and four wheel motorsport. The team enjoyed a successful year in 2012, with Alex Lowes qualifying for the Showdown and finishing the season in fourth position. James Westmoreland finished seventh to win the Riders' Cup. Team WFR Managing Director Myles Schofield said: "It’s been an ...

Brands Hatch BSB: Byrne wins with faultless ride

Phil Wain, 14 October 2012 14:54

Shane Byrne put in another faultless ride at Brands Hatch on Sunday to make it two wins from two and strengthen his grip on the 2012 British Superbike Championship. The Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki rider led from start to finish and despite the intervention of the safety car, which extended the race from 20 to 23 laps, he came home 1.1s ...

Brands Hatch BSB: Byrne wins red flagged race one

Matthew Birt, 13 October 2012 16:31

Shane Byrne extended his lead in the British Superbike Championship to 18 points after winning the opening race of the weekend at Brands Hatch. The Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki rider grabbed the holeshot and, despite coming extreme pressure from Alex Lowes, he was never headed and with spots of rain falling, Lowes crashed out at the end of the 15th lap ...