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Harms tests Doodson Motorsport Honda

Laura Stevens, 10 August 2012 11:04

Former World Supersport Championship podium contender Robin Harms joined the Doodson Motorsport Honda team on track at Donington Park after the Danish rider jetted in to ride alongside Tom Tunstall at the official BSB test this week. The team had lined up with Australian David Anthony at the previous round but a crash left him sidelined with broken bones in ...

Laverty and Kirkham test at Croft

Laura Stevens, 02 August 2012 14:54

Samsung Honda’s Michael Laverty and Jon Kirkham were back on track yesterday (Wednesday) as the pair completed a two day test at Croft ahead of next week’s official test at Donington Park on Tuesday. Laverty and Kirkham who currently lie fourth and fourteenth in the overall standings respectively were able to utilise the time to focus on chassis changes ahead ...

Guintoli rides Moto Rapido Ducati

Laura Stevens, 02 August 2012 10:38

Former BSB rider Sylvain Guintoli admits he is never one to miss an opportunity to get out on track and after a spontaneous visit to Donington Park he was able to complete a handful of laps on Scott Smart's Moto Rapido Ducati Panigale. Guintoli visited his local circuit to meet Ducati riders taking part in the event and after discussing ...

Shane Byrne claims his first double win of 2012

Anonymous, 22 July 2012 22:14

Shane Byrne claimed his first double win of the 2012 British Superbike Championship season as the Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki rider again held off a hard-charging Josh Brookes. Michael Laverty again had a characteristic flying start to the race onboard the Samsung Honda to lead on the opening lap from Byrne and Brookes, but race one winner Bryne wasn't settling for ...

Shane Byrne responds in perfect style at Brands Hatch

MCN Sportsdesk, 22 July 2012 18:11

After leaving Oulton Park somewhat deflated, Shane Byrne responded in perfect style at Brands Hatch, taking a strong win in the opening race on Sunday. The 2003 and 2008 Champion overhauled the fast starting Michael Laverty and then resisted a late challenge from Josh Brookes to take his third win of the season. Brookes, fourth on the opening lap, set a ...

Shane Byrne claims his first pole position of the season

BSB Sports Desk, 21 July 2012 20:07

Shane Bryne took the top spot in today's qualifying session at Brands Hatch for round 7 of the British Superbike Championship. The Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki rider was one of only two riders to dip below the 1m26s bracket and a time of 1m25.908s gave him a slender advantage of 0.062s over current Championship leader Tommy Hill. The Swan Yamaha man ...

Samsung Honda test at Assen

MCN Sports Desk, 13 July 2012 12:28

The Samsung Honda team completed a successful day of testing at Assen ahead of the British Superbike Championship debut at the circuit later in the season as Michael Laverty and Jon Kirkham now prepare for Brands Hatch next weekend (20-22 July). The team crossed the Channel following last weekend’s Oulton Park event and spent a day on circuit in both ...

Hickman stays with Buildbase BMW

MCN Sports Desk, 12 July 2012 10:28

Peter Hickman has signed to remain with Buildbase BMW for the second half of the MCE British Superbike championship season. He joined the team at Knockhill in June, filling in for an injured Dan Linfoot and despite very little time to acclimatise to the S1000RR, he quickly got to grips with the BMW and has since delivered a top-ten finish ...

Splitlath announce split with Marino

MCN Sports Desk, 11 July 2012 11:10

An official Splitlath Redmond team press statement has announced that the Aprilia BSB team has parted company with Florian Marino. The statement reads: “The Splitlath Redmond team has parted company with young French rider Florian Marino. The 19-year-old from Cannes joined the team at the start of this season to make his Superbike debut after a successful 2011 in the ...

Oulton Park BSB: Hat Trick for Hill

Phil Wain, 09 July 2012 07:20

Swan Yamaha's Tommy Hill celebrated his first triple win in the British Superbike Championship by claiming the final race victory of the weekend at Oulton Park ahead of Shane Byrne and Josh Brookes, who snatched third from Noriyuki Haga on the last corner. Hill took the lead into Old Hall for the first time ahead of Michael Laverty and Josh Brookes, ...