British Superbikes

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BSB: Lee Hardy Racing confirms Ryan Vickers for 2021 season with Lewis Rollo in Superstock

10 February 2021 by Josh Close

Ryan Vickers will race for Lee Hardy Racing for the third consecutive season in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship. Vickers joined the team in 2019 after clinching the 2018 Junior Superstock...

BSB: Taylor Mackenzie targets 2021 ride through YouTube fundraising project

03 February 2021 by Josh Close

Taylor Mackenzie has turned to YouTube in an attempt raise the funds required to find a ride within the Bennetts British Superbike paddock. Mackenzie lost his ride with SYNETIQ BMW at the end of last...

BSB: Danny Kent joins Gino Rea at Buildbase Suzuki for 2021

03 February 2021 by Josh Close

2015 Moto3 world champion Danny Kent will make his full-time Bennetts British Superbike debut this season after signing for Buildbase Suzuki. Kent will line-up alongside Gino Rea, who retains his seat...

BSB: Pirelli to remain as sole tyre supplier for a further five years

22 January 2021 by Josh Close

Pirelli will continue as the sole tyre supplier of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship for the next five seasons. The tyre company has agreed a new five-year contract with series promoters...

BSB: Max Cook returns to the UK for Superstock 600 debut

22 January 2021 by Josh Close

Max Cook will make his debut in the Pirelli National Superstock 600 Championship this season with support from FS-3 Kawasaki. The 18-year-old has spent the last three years in the Grand Prix paddock,...

BSB: Eddie Roberts appointed as new Riders Representative on the Race Control panel

19 January 2021 by Josh Close

MSVR has confirmed that Eddie Roberts will be the Riders’ Representative on the Bennetts British Superbike Race Direction panel this season. The former road racing and Grand Prix rider takes over from...

BSB: Roger Marshall joins McAMS Yamaha as rider coach and bLU cRU ambassador

19 January 2021 by Josh Close

Roger Marshall will join the McAMS Yamaha team for the 2021 Bennetts British Superbike season in the role of rider coach and ambassador for Yamaha’s bLU cRU programme in the Junior Supersport...

BSB: Brandon Paasch completes Dynavolt Triumph's Supersport line-up

18 January 2021 by Josh Close

The full-factory Dynavolt Triumph team has revealed that Brandon Paasch will partner Kyle Smith in the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship. The American, from Freehold, New Jersey, is...

BSB: Bennetts to continue as title sponsors in 2021 and 2022

18 January 2021 by Josh Close

Bennetts have agreed a new deal with British Superbike promoter MotorSport Vision Racing (MSVR) and will continue as title sponsors for the next two seasons. The insurance company were originally...

BSB: Ryo Mizuno joins Glenn Irwin at Honda Racing UK

15 January 2021 by Josh Close

Honda Racing UK has signed young Japanese rider Ryo Mizuno after embarking on a brand-new project with Honda Motor Company Ltd. The team has joined forces with Honda’s head office in Japan, whilst the...

BSB: 2021 season opener pushed back to second May Bank Holiday

14 January 2021 by Josh Close

The 2021 Bennetts British Superbike season will now get underway on the second Bank Holiday weekend in May (29-31). Round one will still take place at Oulton Park, but the event was originally...

BSB: Keith Farmer seeks 2021 ride following Morello Racing withdrawal

11 January 2021 by Josh Close

Two-time British Superstock 1000 champion Keith Farmer has been left without a ride for the 2021 season following the withdrawal of Morello Racing. Farmer and the Norwich-based team had agreed terms...

BSB: Billy McConnell re-signs with Rich Energy OMG Racing in Superstock 1000

11 January 2021 by Josh Close

Billy McConnell has re-signed with Rich Energy OMG Racing BMW for a third consecutive British Superstock 1000 campaign. The 35-year-old enjoyed a strong 2020 season after bouncing back from an...

BSB: Kyle Smith becomes Dynavolt Triumph's first signing

08 January 2021 by Josh Close

Dynavolt Triumph has revealed that Kyle Smith will lead the factory supported team in the 2021 Quattro Group British Supersport Championship. Smith has worked with team manager Simon Buckmaster before...

BSB: Nick Morgan and Mark Smith-Halvorsen join forces at MSS Performance

05 January 2021 by Josh Close

Former official Kawasaki UK British Superbike team owners Nick Morgan and Mark Smith-Halvorsen have joined forces to give their sons a shot in the Pirelli National Superstock classes. Max Morgan will...

BSB: VisionTrack Ducati line-up confirmed as provisional 2021 entry list is revealed

23 December 2020 by Josh Close

Josh Brookes and Christian Iddon will both remain with the VisionTrack Ducati team for the 2021 Bennetts British Superbike season. The Paul Bird Motorsport squad’s decision was revealed this afternoon...

BSB: MSVR unveil 2021 event format ahead of 25th anniversary season

23 December 2020 by Josh Close

Bennetts British Superbike Championship promoter MSVR has revealed several format changes ahead of the 2021 season. Following the success of this year’s triple-header events, all 11 race meetings next...

BSB: Eunan McGlinchey joins Ben Currie at Gearlink Kawasaki

23 December 2020 by Josh Close

Gearlink Kawasaki has announced that Ben Currie will remain with the team for the 2021 Quattro Group British Supersport and will be joined by Eunan McGlinchey. Currie ended this year’s Supersport...

BSB: Levi Day set for Superstock 1000 return with Powerslide Motorcycles

22 December 2020 by Josh Close

Levi Day will return to the Pirelli National Superstock 1000 Championship in 2021 after signing a deal to join the Powerslide Motorcycles – AJN Steelstock team. The Australian competed in the Ducati...

BSB: Chrissy Rouse to defend Superstock 1000 title with GR Motorsport

21 December 2020 by Josh Close

Chrissy Rouse will defend his Pirelli National Superstock 1000 Championship crown next year after signing for GR Motorsport. The 25-year-old overcame the challenge of Tom Neave and the all-new Honda...

BSB: Yamaha Motor UK expands support in the R3 bLU cRU Challenge

17 December 2020 by Josh Close

Yamaha Motor UK’s R3 bLU cRU Challenge programme will be expanded for the 2021 campaign. Applications are now open for riders join the series, which runs alongside the British Junior Supersport...

BSB: Bradley Perie and Rhys Irwin sign for Appleyard Macadam Yamaha

16 December 2020 by Josh Close

Bradley Perie and Rhys Irwin have signed for the four-time reigning Quattro Group British Supersport Champions, Appleyard Macadam Yamaha. Perie impressed in the Supersport class this year, on a...

BSB: Brad Jones joins Joe Francis at PR Racing for the team's 20th anniversary season

16 December 2020 by Josh Close

PR Racing has expanded to a two-rider line-up ahead of their 20th anniversary campaign in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship. Joe Francis remains for a third consecutive campaign with...

BSB: Bjorn Estment signs new deal with Powerslide Motorcycles with Catfoss Suzuki

14 December 2020 by Josh Close

Bjorn Estment will remain on the Bennetts British Superbike grid next season after signing a new deal with Powerslide Motorcycles with Catfoss Suzuki. The South African rider made his BSB debut this...

BSB: Triumph name Dynavolt as title sponsor for 2021 official Supersport team

11 December 2020 by Josh Close

Triumph has revealed that motorcycle battery manufacturer Dynavolt will be the title sponsor of their factory backed, official British Supersport team in 2021. Triumph Motorcycles are making a return...

BSB: Brian McCormack joins Roadhouse Macau by FHO Racing for 2021

10 December 2020 by Josh Close

FHO Racing BMW will be supporting former Irish Superbike champion Brian McCormack in next year’s Bennetts British Superbike and road racing seasons. McCormack received support from FHO owner Faye Ho...

BSB: Storm Stacey remains with GR Motorsport for 2021

10 December 2020 by Josh Close

Storm Stacey has re-signed for the GR Motorsport team ahead of his second Bennetts British Superbike campaign. The 17-year-old moved into the Superbike class this year, directly from the Superstock...

BSB: TAG Racing joins forces with Honda Racing UK for 2021

09 December 2020 by Josh Close

TAG Racing will compete in the 2021 Bennetts British Superbike Championship with CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SPs after joining forces with Honda Racing UK. The two parties will work closely together...

BSB: Lachlan Epis set for full-time campaign with NP Motorcycles Lextek BMW

07 December 2020 by Josh Close

Lachlan Epis will make his full-time debut in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship next year. The Australian has signed a new deal with NP Motorcycles Lextek BMW, the team that he made his BSB...

BSB: Luke Mossey joins DB Racing with Jack Kennedy returning to the Supersport class

02 December 2020 by Josh Close

Luke Mossey returns to Kawasaki machinery for the 2021 Bennetts British Superbike season after signing for DB Racing, whilst Jack Kennedy will compete for the team in the Supersport class. Mossey...

BSB: Triumph and PTR Racing join forces for 2021 British Supersport season

30 November 2020 by Josh Close

Triumph Motorcycles will make an official return to the British motorcycle racing scene next year after joining forces with PTR Racing. The full factory-supported outfit will compete in the British...

BSB: Rory Skinner joins Lee Jackson at FS-3 Kawasaki for 2021 season

28 November 2020 by Josh Close

Rory Skinner will make his Bennetts British Superbike debut next year after being chosen to partner Lee Jackson at FS-3 Racing Kawasaki. Skinner dominated the British Supersport class this season,...

BSB: Bradley Ray joins Rich Energy OMG Racing for 2021

28 November 2020 by Josh Close

Bradley Ray has signed for the Rich Energy OMG Racing team ahead of the 2021 Bennetts British Superbike season. Ray remains on BMW machinery having competed for the SYNETIQ BMW squad this year,...

BSB: Tommy Bridewell stays with Oxford Products Racing Ducati for 2021

25 November 2020 by Josh Close

Tommy Bridewell will remain with the Oxford Products Racing Ducati team for the 2021 Bennetts British Superbike season. Bridewell stays with the Moto Rapido outfit for a third successful full-time...

BSB: Moto Rapido Racing announce extended two year title partnership with Oxford Products

21 November 2020 by Josh Close

The Moto Rapido Ducati team has confirmed that they’ve extended their title sponsorship deal with Oxford Products for another two years. The 2021 British Superbike season will mark the third...

BSB: Jason O'Halloran and Tarran Mackenzie remain at McAMS Yamaha for 2021

18 November 2020 by Josh Close

Jason O’Halloran and Tarran Mackenzie will both stay with the McAMS Yamaha team for the 2021 Bennetts British Superbike season. Both riders have agreed a one-year extension to their current deals and...