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Oulton BSB: Lowes takes first victory of 2013 as Byrne crashes out

Simon Patterson, 06 May 2013 13:38

Pre-race championship leader Byrne led off the line, but Lowes forced his way through on the first lap to take the lead. Byrne's Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki teammate Keith Farmer crashed out on the same lap but walked away unharmed.Lowes and Byrne then made a break, settling into a comfortable rhythym. Tyco Suzuki man Josh Brookes initially following them before they ...

Rutter breaks leg in testing crash

Simon Patterson, 05 March 2013 10:25

Honda TT Legends and Bathams Honda rider Michael Rutter has suffered a broken leg in pre-season testing for the endurance team in France. Rutter crashed on Sunday at the Dunlop-owned Mireval test track, and was diagnosed with a crack to the base of his tibia near his ankle. He has returned to the UK for further treatement as the rest ...

Two-man MV Agusta team in BSB next year

MCN Sportsdesk, 29 October 2012 17:06

Rochdale MV Agusta dealer Robinsons is planning to a run a two man MV Agusta team in BSB next year. Robinsons say they have full backing from the Varese-based manufacturer and UK importer MotoGB and are preparing what they call, the ‘latest-spec’ 2013 MV Agusta F4-RR machines in readiness for an exciting season’s racing. Steve Rostron, General Manager of Robinsons ...

Tommy Hill Extends his Championship Lead

MCN Sportsdesk, 27 August 2012 14:30

Tommy Hill extended his British Superbike Championship lead further in Monday's first race at Cadwell Park with the Swan Yamaha rider putting in a faultless performance on a cloudy but dry day. Second on the opening lap, the reigning champion took the lead from Michael Laverty (Samsung Honda) with a pass at Coppice and although he was under extreme pressure ...

Lowes tops Donington test

Gary Pinchin, 09 August 2012 15:58

The MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship contenders returned to the track at Donington Park for an official test session before the series returns to the Leicestershire circuit for the round that will decide the six Title Fighters before the Showdown kicks off later in the year. Fans flocked to the circuit to see the MCE BSB riders and teams on ...

Foray quits Quattro Plant Kawasaki team

MCN Sports Desk, 03 August 2012 11:20

Frenchman Freddy Foray has quit the Liverpool-based Quattro Plant Kawasaki team citing a lack of machine development as a prime reason. He follows Gary Mason who left the team several weeks ago. Foray – a World Endurance champion and one of BSB’s real characters - issued this press statement: "The BSB was a huge challenge for me asking me financial ...

Knockhill BSB: Byrne takes race one win

Liam Marsden, 24 June 2012 13:33

Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki rider Shane Byrne took his 35th BSB win in dominant fashion during the first race at Knockhill today. Samsung Honda rider Michael Laverty got off to a good start and took the lead, but was unable to hold off Byrne, who took the lead at the start of lap four. Swan Yamaha rider Tommy Hill then moved ...

Oulton Park BSB: Byrne takes first win of 2012

Liam Marsden, 07 May 2012 16:40

Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki rider Shane Byrne has taken his first victory of 2012 in the third and final race at Oulton Park today in dry conditions. Byrne, who led for the majority of the second race earlier today, didn't get off to the best of starts as it was team-mate Stuart Easton who arrived at the first corner in the ...

Polita tests Panigale in Italy

Laura Stevens, 01 March 2012 16:57

Jentin Doodson Motorsport’s Alex Polita tested the Ducati Panigale at the Italian circuit of Vallelunga yesterday (Wednesday) as the preparation continues for their respective debuts in the forthcoming MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship. Former Italian Superbike and FIM Superstock 1000 Cup multiple champion Polita had already been involved with the development of the bike and yesterday was able to test ...

Anthony West joins Supersonic BMW in BSB

Laura Stevens, 17 February 2012 14:07

Former Grand Prix race winner Anthony West has today (Friday) become the latest world-class rider to join the 2012 MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship as the Australian was signed up by the Italian Supersonic Racing team to join Swiss contender Patric Muff in their debut season. West has competed at the top level of Grand Prix racing during his career ...