2018

Year: 2018

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BSB: Ray to wildcard in Japanese Superbike finale

31 October 2018 by Oli Rushby

Bradley Ray will be back in race action this weekend as he joins the Yoshimura Suzuki MOTUL Racing squad in final round of the Japanese Superbike series at Suzuka. Ray impressed the Yoshimura squad in...

BSB: Series bosses commit to Supersport and GP2 future

25 October 2018 by Oli Rushby

Bennetts British Superbike bosses have made a commitment to the Supersport class moving forwards after renewed interest from manufacturers in the 600cc class. With Kawasaki having just released a...

BSB: 2019 grid so far...

24 October 2018 by Oli Rushby

The announcement that Ben Currie will join Glenn Irwin at Bournemouth Kawasaki sees another piece of the jigsaw fall into place for the 2019 Bennetts British Superbike season. In what will be one of...

BSB: Currie completes 2019 Bournemouth Kawasaki line-up

24 October 2018 by Oli Rushby

British Supersport runner-up Ben Currie will make the move to the Bennetts British Superbike class in 2019 after signing a deal with the Bournemouth Kawasaki squad. The feisty Aussie, who 2018 BSB...

BSB: 2019 calendar confirmed

22 October 2018 by Oli Rushby

The 2019 Bennetts British Superbike Championship calendar has today (Monday) been finalised following approval by its governing body, the MCRCB. The Championship will return to Silverstone at Easter...

BSB: Mossey moves to OMG Suzuki for 2019

19 October 2018 by Oli Rushby

Luke Mossey will make the switch to the OMG Racing Suzuki team for the 2019 Bennetts British Superbike Championship as he looks to re-find his mojo and return to the sharp end. The OMG squad will be...

BSB: Cooper paddles to victory in Brands finale

14 October 2018 by Oli Rushby

Richard Cooper took a dominant victory in a sodden final Bennetts British Superbike race at Brands Hatch, crossing the line an impressive 7.4 seconds ahead of second placed Tommy Bridewell. It was...

BSB: Haslam victorious in wet second race thriller

14 October 2018 by Oli Rushby

Leon Haslam celebrated his Bennetts British Superbike crown in style with victory in an epic second race at Brands Hatch. With rain continuing to fall over the Kent circuit, conditions were cold and...

BSB: Vickers joins RAF Regular & Reserves Kawasaki for 2019

14 October 2018 by Oli Rushby

2018 Pirelli National Superstock 600 champion Ryan Vickers will make his Bennetts British Superbike Championship debut next year, signing for the title-contending RAF Regular & Reserve Kawasaki team...

BSB: Dixon: 'Leon has done a fantastic job this year'

13 October 2018 by Oli Rushby

Jake Dixon has congratulated rival Leon Haslam after having no answer to stop the 35-year-old from clinching the 2018 Bennetts British Championship crown in this weekend’s first race at Brands...

BSB: Kennedy wins British Supersport title

13 October 2018 by Oli Rushby

Jack Kennedy was crowned 2018 Dickies British Supersport champion in the opening race at Brands Hatch after a dominant season with the Integro Appleyard Macadam Yamaha squad. Had it not been for a...

BSB: Haslam: 'A weight has been lifted off my shoulders!'

13 October 2018 by Oli Rushby

Leon Haslam has said he feels like a weight has been lifted off his shoulders after being crowned 2018 Bennetts British Superbike Champion with two races spare. The JG Speedfit Kawasaki rider crossed...

BSB: Leon Haslam crowned 2018 champion in opening race

13 October 2018 by Oli Rushby

Leon Haslam has been crowned the 2018 Bennetts British Superbike Champion after a dramatic opening race at Brands Hatch. Having experienced an issue in qualifying earlier in the day, Haslam started...

BSB: Dixon keeps pressure on with pole, Haslam eighth

13 October 2018 by Oli Rushby

Jake Dixon took a third successive pole position in a dramatic final qualifying session of the year at Brands Hatch. There was drama from the off with Christian Iddon, Mason Law and Jason O’Halloran...

BSB: Kent: 'It isn't easy, but I didn't expect it to be!'

12 October 2018 by Oli Rushby

2015 Moto3 World Champion Danny Kent faced a baptism of fire as he made his Bennetts BSB debut at Brands Hatch. Riding the Movuno Halsall Suzuki, Kent was 25th on the timesheets after the two opening...

BSB: Haslam: 'We're prepared for whatever is thrown at us'

12 October 2018 by Oli Rushby

Leon Haslam has said he is prepared for whatever is thrown at him as his first opportunity of clinching the 2018 Bennetts BSB crown in tomorrow’s opening race. The JG Speedfit Kawasaki rider rounded...

BSB: Irwin leads Dixon by 0.007 seconds on opening day at Brands

12 October 2018 by Oli Rushby

Glenn Irwin led the way as the final round of the 2018 Bennetts British Superbike championship got underway at Brands Hatch, pipping title contender Jake Dixon to the top spot by 0.004 seconds. Irwin...

BSB: Dixon: 'I need to win all three races'

11 October 2018 by Oli Rushby

Jake Dixon has said he’ll do everything possible to put himself in a position to win the 2018 Bennetts British Superbike championship this weekend, but admits the title is now Haslam’s to lose. The...

BSB: Haslam: 'It's not over until the trophy is in my hands!'

11 October 2018 by Oli Rushby

Barring disaster, Leon Haslam will get his hands on his first ever Bennetts British Superbike championship trophy at this weekend’s final round at Brands Hatch. The JG Speedfit Kawasaki rider carries...

BSB: Kent to make BSB debut at Brands after successful test

11 October 2018 by Oli Rushby

Former Moto3 World Champion Danny Kent will make his Bennetts British Superbike debut at Brands Hatch this weekend as he looks to secure a ride for the 2019 season. Kent was unceremoniously booted out...

BSB: Ducati V4 race prototype set for Brands demo laps

10 October 2018 by Oli Rushby

Ducati MotoGP test rider Michele Pirro will debut the Italian factory’s V4 race machine for the first time in a demonstration at this weekend’s Bennetts British Superbike finale at Brands Hatch. The...

BSB: 2019 grid begins to fill up

10 October 2018 by Oli Rushby

While Be Wiser Ducati become the first team to firm up their 2019 line-up officially, the rest of the 2019 Bennetts BSB grid is starting to take shape with announcements expected in coming...

BSB: End of an era for Byrne and PBM

10 October 2018 by Oli Rushby

The arrival of Redding and Brookes in the PBM camp marks the end of an era as the Cumbrian set-up parts company with six-time BSB champion Shane Byrne. Byrne won 65 races and five British titles with...

BSB: Brookes completes PBM dream team

10 October 2018 by Oli Rushby

Josh Brookes will join Scott Redding in a Be Wiser PBM Ducati dream team for the 2019 Bennetts British Superbike Championship. The 2015 champion moves from the McAMS Yamaha squad to line-up next to...

BSB: Buchan and FS-3 Kawasaki together again in 2019

09 October 2018 by Oli Rushby

Danny Buchan will remain with the FS-3 Racing Kawasaki squad for the 2019 Bennetts British Superbike Championship. The double National Superstock 1000 champion has impressed with the Coventry-based...

BSB: Bradley Ray sticks with Buildbase Suzuki for 2019

05 October 2018 by Oli Rushby

Bradley Ray will remain with the Buildbase Suzuki team for an assault on the 2019 Bennetts British Superbike championship. The young gun shot into the limelight with a stunning double victory in this...

BSB: Hickman returns to rostrum at Assen

03 October 2018 by Oli Rushby

Peter Hickman enjoyed his strongest round since Thruxton as he returned to the rostrum in the second race at Assen this weekend. The Smiths BMW rider led seven laps of the second encounter before...

BSB: Young Mackenzie continues to shine

03 October 2018 by Oli Rushby

Tarran Mackenzie continued to impress as he was fighting at the front once again in this weekend’s Assen round of the Bennetts British Superbike championship. The pint-sized son of former champ Niall...

BSB: Redding sets sights on factory WSB seat for 2021

03 October 2018 by Oli Rushby

Scott Redding may have only just announced his plans for the 2019 race season, but the 25-year-old has already set his sights on securing a factory World Superbike seat in 2021. After losing his ride...

BSB: Paul Bird: 'We needed something big!'

03 October 2018 by Oli Rushby

Paul Bird has said he was determined to secure something ‘big’ for the 2019 Bennetts British Superbike season after a tough year for the squad following star rider Shane Byrne being ruled out through...

BSB: Redding signs deal with Be Wiser Ducati for 2019

03 October 2018 by Oli Rushby

Scott Redding will make the move to the Bennetts British Superbike championship in 2019 having signed a deal with the Be Wiser Ducati team. Rumours of a Redding/PBM link-up have been circulating since...

BSB: Haslam: 'I'll sleep a little bit more easily ahead of Brands!'

02 October 2018 by Oli Rushby

Leon Haslam has said he should be able to sleep a little easier in the run up to Brands Hatch knowing he has a whopping 61-point title advantage over rival Jake Dixon. Haslam added an extra 30 points...

BSB: Distraught Dixon: 'Title fight is over'

01 October 2018 by Oli Rushby

Jake Dixon and the RAF Regular and Reserves Kawasaki team were left heartbroken after an engine failure ruled him out of not only this weekend’s second race, but also the title fight. While Dixon may...

BSB: Linfoot escapes injury in Assen horror crash

01 October 2018 by Oli Rushby

Dan Linfoot miraculously escaped injury after a horrific accident during Sunday’s second Bennetts BSB race. Linfoot smashed into the back of Leon Haslam, who had to slow to avoid another rider, on the...

BSB: Double delight for Haslam, heartbreak for Dixon

30 September 2018 by Oli Rushby

Leon Haslam put one hand on the 2018 Bennetts British Superbike trophy as he doubled up in a chaotic second race in Assen. Polesitter Peter Hickman took the holeshot followed by Jake Dixon and Josh...

BSB: Haslam beats Dixon to extend series lead

30 September 2018 by Oli Rushby

Leon Haslam became another step closer to clinching his first ever Bennetts British Superbike title with a commanding victory in Assen. As summer begins to fade and Autumn arrives, the dwindling...