2016

Year: 2016

Month: ALL

BSB: Cadwell Park races to be broadcast on Quest

26 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

The eighth round of the 2016 MCE British Superbike championship will be shown on free-to-air TV this weekend, as Quest once again show qualifying and race day live. Monday afternoon’s race schedule...

BSB: Haslam: 'We need to beat Shakey'

25 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Leon Haslam is determined to bring a halt to Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne’s run of good form as the MCE British Superbike championship heads to Cadwell Park this weekend. Byrne has been almost unbeatable over...

BSB: Mossey keen to put recent form to use at Cadwell

25 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Luke Mossey is hoping to take the podium form he showed at Brands Hatch through to the eighth round of the 2016 MCE British Superbike championship at Cadwell Park this weekend. The 23-year-old led a...

BSB: O'Halloran out to surprise at Cadwell Park

25 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

While the battle lines might be drawn between Leon Haslam and Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne ahead of Cadwell, there’s good reason to believe it won’t be a two horse race. Honda Racing’s Jason O’Halloran has...

BSB: Byrne out for first Cadwell win since 2003

24 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

After a commanding double victory at Brands Hatch last time out, Shane Byrne heads to Cadwell Park for the eighth round of the MCE British Superbike Championship as the man to beat this...

BSB: Tyco BMW duo confident of step forward after Kirkistown test

24 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Tyco BMW’s Christian Iddon and Michael Laverty are confident the team has resolved the issues which held them back last time out at Brands Hatch after a positive test at Kirkistown earlier this...

BSB: Mainwaring-Smart joins ePayMe Yamaha for Cadwell

19 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Howie Mainwaring will line-up alongside John Hopkins for the ePayMe Yamaha team at Cadwell Park next week, with the team’s regular rider, Broc Parkes away on World Endurance duties. Parkes had signed...

BSB: Ellison 'more comfortable' with Kawasaki after Cadwell test

18 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

James Ellison was pleased with progress made by the JG Speedfit Kawasaki team in their two-day test at Cadwell Park this week. The Cumbrian was left frustrated after a technical problem saw him drop...

BSB: Opinion: Is Ryuichi Kiyonari finished?

18 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Ryuichi Kiyonari is the ultimate enigma. On his day he is one of the best riders the MCE British Superbike championship has seen since its inception 20 years ago, but more recently we’ve seen a...

BSB: Teams conclude Cadwell testing

17 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

A selection of MCE British Superbike teams concluded testing at Lincolnshire’s Cadwell Park this evening, with stunning weather leading to a productive outing for all present. JG Speedfit Kawasaki’s...

BSB: Positive first day for Buchan and Tsingtao MSS Kawasaki

16 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Danny Buchan has been testing a Tsigntao MSS liveried Kawasaki ZX-10R at Cadwell Park today as he ponders over options for his future in the MCE British Superbike championship. The 23-year-old split...

BSB: First reaction: Easton makes MotoRapido Ducati debut

16 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Stuart Easton stepped aboard the Lloyds British MotoRapido Ducati for the first time today as the team test at Cadwell Park in preparation for round eight of the MCE Insurance British Superbike...

BSB: Easton joins Lloyds British MotoRapido Ducati for Cadwell

15 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Stuart Easton and the Lloyds British MotoRapido Ducati team will join forces for next week’s Cadwell Park round of the MCE British Superbike championship after a flurry of mid-season rider...

BSB: GBmoto boss hits out at 'unfair' Ducati advantage

10 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

JG Speedfit Kawasaki boss Mark Smith-Halvorsen has spoken out about what he believes to be an ‘unfair advantage’ held by the Be Wiser Ducati team after Shane Byrne stormed to an emphatic double...

BSB: Mossey closes in on top six at Brands

09 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Luke Mossey made his claim on a spot in the top six showdown spots at Brands Hatch this weekend with a strong showing for the Quattro Plant Tec-Care Kawasaki squad. While Mossey wasn’t able to climb...

BSB: Buchan and MotoRapido Ducati part ways

09 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Danny Buchan and the Lloyds British MotoRapido squad have agreed to part ways after a difficult first half to the 2016 MCE British Superbike season. The move comes just a day after the Bennetts Suzuki...

BSB: Kiyonari dropped from Bennetts Suzuki team

08 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Ryuichi Kiyonari has been dropped from the Bennetts Suzuki squad with immediate effect after another disastrous weekend at Brands Hatch. MCN understands the three time British Champion was called in...

BSB: Haslam: 'I didn't expect to be anywhere near Shakey'

08 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Leon Haslam has admitted he was surprised to finish second to Shane Byrne twice this weekend after a plethora of technical difficulties hampered his JG Speedfit Kawasaki team from making further...

BSB: Byrne holds off Haslam for emphatic double

07 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne celebrated his first double win of the 2016 MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch, fending off a determined Leon Haslam to the rapturous reception of his...

BSB: Byrne wins race one as Haslam fights back

07 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Shane Byrne recovered from an awful start to take victory in the opening MCE British Superbike race at Brands Hatch, holding off JG Speedfit Kawasaki’s Leon Haslam to take his fifth win of the...

BSB: Pole 'unexpected' for Mossey at Brands

06 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Luke Mossey took a surprise pole position for tomorrow’s opening race at Brands Hatch after a technical problem almost ruled him out of the final Superpole session. A disconnected throttle connection...

BSB: O'Halloran becomes first Superpole crasher

06 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Jason O’Halloran became the first rider to crash on their one-lap Superpole flier at Brands today, missing out on what could have been pole position for the Honda rider. O’Halloran was up on Luke...

BSB: Mossey on pole at Brands as Shakey falters

06 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Luke Mossey will start tomorrow’s opening MCE British Superbike race on pole position after Shane Byrne was unable to replicate his free practice pace in this afternoon’s Superpole session. The...

BSB: JG Speedfit Kawasaki woes continue at Brands

05 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Leon Haslam and the JG Speedfit Kawasaki team continued to struggle as the seventh round of the MCE British Superbike Championship got underway at Brands Hatch today. The former World Championship...

BSB: Byrne on top despite front end issues

05 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Shane Byrne might have been 0.6 seconds faster than the rest of the field on the opening day at Brands Hatch, but the four-time British Champion is adamant there’s more to come as he’s less than...

BSB: Dominant Byrne tops opening day at Brands

05 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Shane Byrne dominated the opening day of the seventh round of the MCE British Superbikes at Brands Hatch, obliterating the lap record to sit 0.6 seconds faster than the rest of the field. The...

BSB: Irwin rules out road racing return

05 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

British Superbike star Glenn Irwin has ruled out a potential return to road racing as his attentions turn to a new family life. Making his roads debut last year, Irwin instantly impressed on the...

BSB: 'Brands is most important round outside the showdown'

04 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Tyco BMW’s Michael Laverty heads into the second of the 2016 MCE British Superbike championship on a high after a victory and second place at Thruxton last weekend. Despite being on the pace all year,...

BSB: Haslam: 'We need to return to winning ways!'

04 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Leon Haslam will be looking to get his 2016 MCE British Superbike title fight back on track at Brands this weekend after a strong second place at the prestigious Suzuka 8 Hour. Haslam endured one of...

BSB: Hickman looking to regain ground on top six at Brands

04 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Peter Hickman will be looking to bounce back from a tough round at Thruxton as the MCE British Superbike Championship resumes at Brands Hatch this weekend to push himself further towards a showdown...

BSB: Hopkins hoping to pick up where he left off

03 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

John Hopkins is looking to pick up where he left off as he returns from injury at Brands Hatch this weekend. The ePayMe Yamaha team enjoyed a breakthrough ahead of Knockhill in June which saw Hopkins...

BSB: Bennetts Suzuki to run iconic Sheene livery at Brands Hatch

03 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

The Bennetts Suzuki team will celebrate 40 years since Barry Sheene took his maiden Grand Prix world title with a special livery at the seventh round of the MCE British Superbike Championship at...

BSB: Byrne aims to maintain momentum at Brands after positive Cadwell test

02 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Shane Byrne heads to his home round of the MCE British Superbike Championship on a high this weekend after a positive test at Cadwell Park. The four-time British Champion was on for the perfect...

BSB: Terry Rymer brought in as JG Speedfit Kawasaki boss

02 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

JG Speedfit Kawasaki have announced the appointment of former British champion Terry Rymer as the squad’s new team manager as they look to get their 2016 MCE British Superbike season on track. The...

BSB: Strong test for Honda at Cadwell

01 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Honda Racing’s trio of MCE British Superbike riders enjoyed a positive test at Cadwell Park last week in preparation for the eighth round of the 2016 season. Jason O’Halloran, Dan Linfoot and Jenny...

BSB: Jackson ready for Brands after Thruxton form

01 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Lee Jackson heads to the seventh round of the MCE British Superbike Championship on a high after turning heads with his practice and qualifying pace at Thruxton. One of the youngest men on the grid,...