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Hickman dropped by MSS Kawasaki

Gary Pinchin, 14 May 2012 16:12

Peter Hickman has lost his full-time ride with the MSS Bathams Kawasaki team in BSB. Following his decision to ride a rival manufacturer’s machine at the weekend’s Donington Park WSB round, Hickman has – according to an official press release by the team - breached his agreement with MSS Bathams Kawasaki. The press statement read: 'Neither the team or Kawasaki ...

Honda test at Cadwell Park

Gary Pinchin, 18 August 2011 09:11

Ryuichi Kiyonari began a two-day test at Cadwell yesterday in a bid to turn around his fortunes on the HM Plant Honda. After his disappointing performance in the last BSB round at Brands Hatch, the British champion is in danger of missing the cut-off for the top six title-deciding, three-round Showdown and really needs to be on top form at the ...

MCN BSB Blog: Cartagena times

Gary Pinchin, 05 March 2011 20:57

Times were the talking point in the Cartagena pit lane today so I’ve compiled this list of top runners. Bearing in mind the BS and the banter, I’d hope that these times are pretty much spot-on since I’ve either seen the timesheets (Swan Yamaha) or been with people timing other riders (Tommy Hill had the watch on Shakey when he ...

Samsung back Crescent Suzuki

Gary Pinchin, 02 March 2011 11:48

Crescent Racing have new Samsung Mobile title sponsorship that sees National Superstock champion Jon Kirkham joining all-American hero and former MotoGP star John Hopkins on the Suzuki GSX-R1000 in BSB this year. Kirkham won last year’s Superstock title riding a Samsung-backed BMW but has been in talks with Crescent and Samsung since the end of last year and will return ...

Hill joins MCN for first look at Snetterton

Gary Pinchin, 18 February 2011 09:17

New Swan Yamaha BSB signing Tommy Hill took an R1 around the all-new Snetterton 300 circuit last week and was absolutely raving about the layout. The final top dressing of tarmac had only been completed the day before and with other construction work still-ongoing it wasn’t possible for Tommy to ride a complete lap on the bike but at least ...

Hopkins to BSB rumours: The facts

Gary Pinchin, 10 December 2010 12:10

Crescent Suzuki have admitted they are courting former MotoGP star John Hopkins to race in BSB next year. Rumours that the American may ride for Crescent Suzuki in BSB next year surfaced on the web yesterday but the facts are that Crescent, Hopkins, a title sponsor and Crescent’s commercial partners have been in discussion for some time but nothing is ...

Buildbase Hawk team switch to BMW

Gary Pinchin, 29 November 2010 10:40

The Buildbase Hawk Racing team owned by Stuart Hicken has made a dramatic switch from Kawasaki to BMW – with backing from BMW Motorrad UK. The team will field three riders on S1000RR machines: John Laverty in BSB, Barry Burrell in BSB Evo and Richard Cooper in National Superstock. Laverty will have a teammate in BSB but the team aren’t ...

Bridewell at Dirt Bike show

Gary Pinchin, 05 November 2010 10:26

BSB star Tommy Bridewell and his Tyco Honda crew chief James Buckingham were at the Dirt Bike Show, Stoneleigh with motocross star Adam Chatfield. Bridewell and Chatfield live about 10 minutes apart and go motocross training together but the talk at the show was all about 2011 BSB season. “I can’t wait,” said Bridwell. “We’re due to take delivery of ...

Brookes gives his 2011 thoughts

Gary Pinchin, 11 August 2010 11:38

Josh Brookes has to be one of the favourites for the BSB title but what about next year? MCN asked him about his plans…… What’s the scoop on your plans for next year then?My manager says he’s had calls from Moto2 teams but I’m not really ready to go there. It needs a couple of years to get that series ...

Walker to ride MSS Kawasaki at Oulton

Gary Pinchin, 27 April 2010 11:45

Chris Walker has been drafted into the MSS Kawasaki for this Bank Holiday Monday’s BSB round at Oulton Park. He’ll replace Simon Andrews who is still recovering form the foot injuries he sustained in the WSB round at Valencia on May 11. Team boss Nick Morgan said: “I think Walker will go really good on our bike. I’m really buzzed-up ...