2017

Year: 2017

Month: ALL

BSB: Mossey: 'How can we say we've not done a good job?'

11 September 2017 by Oli Rushby

Luke Mossey was able to look on the bright side despite missing out on a spot in the 2017 title fighters’ Showdown after his return from injury this weekend. The JG Speedfit Kawasaki star, who led the...

BSB: Reid breaks femur in Silverstone crash

11 September 2017 by Oli Rushby

Tyco BMW’s Andy Reid has broken his femur after a crash at this weekend’s ninth round of the 2017 MCE British Superbike Championship at Silverstone. The BSB rookie crashed out of contention at Stowe...

BSB: Linfoot wins Silverstone crash-fest

10 September 2017 by Oli Rushby

Dan Linfoot became the ninth different MCE British Superbike race winner in a sodden third and final race which saw just seven racers finish as the red flag came out at two thirds distance. In a wet...

BSB: Brookes takes win in red-flagged second race

10 September 2017 by Oli Rushby

Josh Brookes took victory in a red-flagged second MCE British Superbike race at Silverstone ahead of James Ellison and Shane Byrne. It was a dramatic affair from the word go with a big crash involving...

BSB: Bosses commit to Supersport and Superstock 600 classes for 2018/19

10 September 2017 by Oli Rushby

MCE British Superbike bosses have pledged commitment to the future of 600cc production racing for at least the next two years. With most manufacturers having discontinued their 600cc sports bikes,...

BSB: Irwin: 'I've wanted this since I was a nipper!'

09 September 2017 by Oli Rushby

Glenn Irwin was overjoyed to take his debut MCE British Superbike victory after a tricky race at Silverstone saw the Northern Irishman beat Josh Brookes and John Hopkins to the top spot. With half of...

BSB: Byrne blasts race control after Silverstone opener

09 September 2017 by Oli Rushby

Shane Byrne has blasted race bosses after a dramatic opening MCE British Superbike encounter at Silverstone. A storm earlier in the afternoon had left parts of the circuit very wet ahead of this...

BSB: Irwin storms to debut win in dramatic Silverstone opener

09 September 2017 by Oli Rushby

Glenn Irwin took his debut MCE British Superbike victory as tough conditions mixed up the field in the opening race at Silverstone. The track was soaked after a biblical thunderstorm two hours before...

BSB: O'Halloran takes Silverstone pole in dramatic qualifying

09 September 2017 by Oli Rushby

Jason O’Halloran will start this afternoon’s opening MCE British Superbike race on pole position after a dramatic qualifying session at Silverstone. With Friday wet, riders had only had one dry...

BSB: Suspension change improves feeling for Iddon

08 September 2017 by Oli Rushby

Christian Iddon is hopeful the progress he and the Tyco BMW team made with the S1000RR in the wet can be carried through into the dry after topping the timesheets on the opening day at...

BSB: Iddon leads the way at soggy Silverstone

08 September 2017 by Oli Rushby

Christian Iddon led the way as the weather threw a spanner in the works on the opening day of the 2017 MCE British Superbike Showdown decider at Silverstone. Riders faced the wettest conditions of the...

BSB: Championship standings ahead of Showdown Decider

07 September 2017 by Oli Rushby

The battle for the 2017 MCE British Superbike Championship is set to heat up at Silverstone this weekend with three races set to decide the six riders who’ll fight it out to win the crown in the final...

BSB: Hickman expecting harsh moves at Showdown decider

07 September 2017 by Oli Rushby

Peter Hickman has said he’s expecting some harsh moves to be pulled as nine riders fight for a spot in the all-important MCE British Superbike Championship Showdown at Silverstone this weekend. The...

BSB: 'Business as usual' for Haslam at Silverstone

07 September 2017 by Oli Rushby

While this weekend’s ninth round of the 2017 MCE British Superbike Championship is of vital importance for the title fight, JG Speedfit Kawasaki’s Leon Haslam insists it’s business as usual for...

BSB: Byrne out to right wrongs at Silverstone

07 September 2017 by Oli Rushby

Shane Byrne is looking to make amends for the points lost in recent rounds as the MCE British Superbike Championship resumes at Silverstone this weekend. The Northamptonshire circuit plays host to a...

BSB: Ellison: 'I've got nothing to lose'

06 September 2017 by Oli Rushby

McAMS Yamaha’s James Ellison says he has nothing to lose at Silverstone as he looks to turnaround a challenging 2017 season to secure a spot in the all-important Showdown six. After this weekend, just...

BSB: Dixon: 'I can fight for the title'

06 September 2017 by Oli Rushby

Jake Dixon says he believes he can win the 2017 MCE British Superbike Championship if he can bag a spot in the all-important Showdown six this weekend. The RAF Regular and Reserves Kawasaki rider...

BSB: Iddon: 'If there's a time to do it, it's now!'

06 September 2017 by Oli Rushby

Christian Iddon is hopeful of re-igniting his MCE British Superbike title chances at Silverstone this weekend, a circuit that has suited both him and his BMW S1000RR in the past. Iddon took his first...

BSB: O'Halloran 'up for the fight' at Silverstone

05 September 2017 by Oli Rushby

It might not have been the easiest season for Jason O’Halloran and the Honda Racing team but the Australian is up for the fight as he looks to confirm a spot in the all-important Showdown at...

BSB: 'Pressure is on' says Brookes ahead of Silverstone decider

05 September 2017 by Oli Rushby

Josh Brookes hasn’t lost sight of clinching the 2017 MCE British Superbike Championship trophy at the end of the year despite a difficult weekend last time out at Cadwell Park. Just a handful of...

BSB: 'No third bike at Silverstone, maybe Showdown' confirms Bird

05 September 2017 by Oli Rushby

Be Wiser Ducati boss Paul Bird has refuted claims he’ll run a third bike alongside Shane Byrne and Glenn Irwin at Silverstone this weekend. Reports emerged earlier today suggesting Bird was...

BSB: Dean Harrison to race final four rounds

05 September 2017 by Oli Rushby

Dean Harrison will line up on the MCE British Superbike grid for the remaining four rounds of the season starting at Silverstone this weekend. Harrison, better known for his road racing exploits, has...

BSB: Rumour mill begins to turn ahead of Showdown

04 September 2017 by Oli Rushby

The battle for the 2017 MCE British Superbike crown is only just getting started with this weekend’s Silverstone Showdown decider poised to select the six title fighters who will go on to fight to...

BSB: 'No pressure' for Mossey ahead of Silverstone return

31 August 2017 by Oli Rushby

Luke Mossey says he won’t be putting any pressure on himself as he returns to action at Silverstone next weekend for the first time since breaking his back at Thruxton. The JG Speedfit Kawasaki rider...

BSB: Stapleford to stand in for McConnell at Silverstone

29 August 2017 by Oli Rushby

Luke Stapleford will make a return to the MCE British Superbike Championship at Silverstone as he stands in for the injured Billy McConnell at Quattro-Plant FS3 Kawasaki. The 2015 British Supersport...

BSB: Ellison: 'I've not given up yet!'

23 August 2017 by Oli Rushby

James Ellison gave the McAMS Yamaha team’s chances of securing a top six Showdown spot a glimmer of hope with his first victory of the season in a close-fought second race at Cadwell Park. The...

BSB: Broken sprocket halts Byrne's charge

23 August 2017 by Oli Rushby

At the season mid-point, it looked as though things were starting to go in favour of five-time British Superbike Champion Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne, but since Thruxton the Be Wiser Ducati star has faced...

BSB: Hickman uses head for showdown points

22 August 2017 by Oli Rushby

After his first win of the year at Thruxton and a dominant performance at the Ulster Grand Prix, big things were expected of Peter Hickman at Cadwell Park this weekend. While he didn’t quite clinch...

BSB: Dixon leaves work to do ahead of Silverstone decider

22 August 2017 by Oli Rushby

After pushing Leon Haslam all the way to the line in Sunday’s opening race, Jake Dixon looked set to strengthen his position as an MCE British Superbike title fighter at Cadwell Park this weekend, but...

BSB: Rebecca Smith: 'This year has been a breath of fresh air'

22 August 2017 by Oli Rushby

2017 has been a meteoric year for the Smiths Racing team with success in both the MCE British Superbike Championship and on the international road racing scene. After Peter Hickman stormed to five...

BSB: Walker injured in sidecar practice smash

21 August 2017 by Oli Rushby

Fans’ Favourite Chris Walker was an unfortunate casualty from this weekend’s action at the eighth round of the 2017 MCE British Superbike Championship at Cadwell Park after a nasty crash in Friday’s...

BSB: Brookes: 'Nothing hit the spot this weekend'

21 August 2017 by Oli Rushby

Josh Brookes left this weekend’s eighth round of the 2017 MCE British Superbike Championship at Cadwell Park bitterly disappointed after struggling in Sunday’s two races. While he’s is renowned for...

BSB: Debut podium for Jackson at home round

21 August 2017 by Oli Rushby

Lee Jackson shot into the limelight at Cadwell Park this weekend with a stunning performance in front of his home crowd. The Lincoln rider was quick throughout the weekend, qualifying on the second...

BSB: Ellison beats Jackson in second race thriller

20 August 2017 by Oli Rushby

James Ellison clinched his first MCE British Superbike victory of the season in an action-packed second race at Cadwell Park, narrowly beating local rider Lee Jackson to the top spot. Starting on pole...

BSB: Haslam wins close-fought opening race

20 August 2017 by Oli Rushby

Leon Haslam returned to the top step for the first time since Oulton Park with a close-fought victory in the opening race at Cadwell Park ahead of Jake Dixon and Shane Byrne. It was a close fought...

BSB: Top six for local star Jackson at Cadwell

19 August 2017 by Oli Rushby

Smith’s BMW’s Lee Jackson enjoyed his best qualifying of the season for his home round at Cadwell Park today. Making his first appearance in the final qualifying session of the year, the Lincolnshire...