British Superbikes

TAS get Suzuki backing for 2011

TAS get Suzuki backing for 2011

The Relentless by TAS team will be the only Suzuki squad in BSB to receive the backing of the UK importer next year.  Team owner Philip Neill said they will continue to field two riders in the...

Crescent future undecided

Crescent future undecided

The future of the Crescent team in BSB – and Tommy Hill’s future with the Worx-backed team – are in doubt without the backing from Suzuki GB. The Verwood-based dealership now has to find the budget...

A dream come true

A dream come true

This is a photo of my daughter, Danielle. From being small she said she would love to be a brolly girl, so after speaking to Havier Beltran of HM Plant Honda he arranged for her to be a brolly girl...

A great end of season gift!

A great end of season gift!

Michael Laverty giving my son Josh an end of season gift to remember at Oulton Park after the last race of the year – a ride in the paddock to Michael’s motorhome and back to the garage. Josh came...

Big Ed and Little Ed

Big Ed and Little Ed

I attended Oulton Park BSB at the weekend, with my 4 year old son dressed up as Little Ed. Big Ed and the girls spoilt him rotten – and also James Haydon.

BSB 2011 dates announced

BSB 2011 dates announced

The 2011 BSB calendar has been announced today by series promoters MotorSport Vision (MSV). The twelve events include a return to the historic Donington Park circuit, which has re-opened under the...

Oulton BSB: Kiyonari does the treble, crowned champion

Oulton BSB: Kiyonari does the treble, crowned champion

HM Plant Honda rider Ryuichi Kiyonari has won all three races at Oulton Park and with them won the 2010 British Superbike Championship. Kiyonari topped off an impressive weekend with a dominating...

Oulton BSB: Kiyonari wins red flagged second race

Oulton BSB: Kiyonari wins red flagged second race

HM Plant Honda rider Ryuichi Kiyonari took his second victory of the weekend in a seven lap sprint after two crashes from championship contender Tommy Hill caused a red flag after nine laps. Hill led...

Oulton Park BSB: Kiyonari takes race one win

Oulton Park BSB: Kiyonari takes race one win

HM Plant Honda rider Ryuichi Kiyonari has taken victory in the first of three races at the final BSB round at Oulton Park. Worx Suzuki rider Tommy Hill finished in second place, and still holds onto...

Fogarty to launch Ducati series at Oulton Park BSB

Fogarty to launch Ducati series at Oulton Park BSB

Four-times World Superbike Champion Carl Fogarty will be reunited with the manufacturer with which he achieved his greatest success by taking to the track at Oulton Park onboard a Ducati 848 race bike...

Well done sam

Well done sam

Well done Sam! A few crash photos due to bad weather Silverstone BSB.

Josh Brookes at Silverstone BSB

Josh Brookes at Silverstone BSB

My kids Rosie and Nathan with Josh Brookes. What a nice guy. Excellent day.

Win tickets to BSB showdown at Oulton Park

Win tickets to BSB showdown at Oulton Park

It’s the final countdown to the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship triple-header season finale at Oulton Park on 8/9/10 October as the six Title Fighters prepare for the title-deciding round...

Rhys and Josh Brookes

Rhys and Josh Brookes

My son, Rhys, with Josh Brookes at Silverstone BSB.

When Billy met Sam

When Billy met Sam

Hi MCN, I thought I would send these two pictures that I took today at Silverstone straight after Sam Lowes was confirmed as British Supersport Champion for 2010. Billy McConnell came into the garage...

Silverstone BSB: Ellison takes race 2 win

Silverstone BSB: Ellison takes race 2 win

Swan honda rider James Ellison won the second race in today’s British Superbike round at Silverstone. Ryuichi Kiyonari finished second for HM Plant Honda, with his team mate Josh Brookes in...

Silverstone BSB: Rutter takes race 1 win

Silverstone BSB: Rutter takes race 1 win

Ridersmotorcycles.com rider Michael Rutter took the win in race 1 at this weekend’s Silverstone British Superbike round. HM Plant Honda rider Josh Brookes started from pole but finished in second...

Silverstone BSB: Brookes quickest in roll for pole

Silverstone BSB: Brookes quickest in roll for pole

HM Plant Honda rider Josh Brookes is on pole for tomorrow’s Silverstone BSB race after finishing fastest in today’s roll for pole session. Brookes said: “I’m feeling comfortable and looking forward to...

Michael Rutter at Silverstone

Michael Rutter at Silverstone

Michael Rutter and I first thing before free practice in his garage at Silverstone. Not many spectators for the free practice which I feel is a real shame.

Ulster GP pics

Ulster GP pics

I’ve been at a few races this year and took a few pics – here’s a few of my shots from the Ulster GP. Love the paper by the way!

Swan aim to finish season flying high

Swan aim to finish season flying high

The Swan Honda team are determined to build on their podium finishes from the previous round of the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship as Stuart Easton and James Ellison return this weekend...

Tyco to back Quay Garage in 2011 BSB

Tyco to back Quay Garage in 2011 BSB

The Quay Garage Honda team are expected to announce Tyco as their title sponsor for the 2011 season at the Silverstone BSB round this weekend. Team owner Ian Woollacott is not prepared to talk about...

MCN Babes at Snetterton

MCN Babes at Snetterton

I disturbed the MCN girls ice cream break during the recent BSB round at Snetterton.

Burrell 4th at Croft

Burrell 4th at Croft

baz burrell finished 4th at croft, billy crashed out of supersport.

Eurosport signs five year British Superbike deal

Eurosport signs five year British Superbike deal

Eurosport Television has secured the long term exclusive worldwide television and online rights to the prestigious MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship. Following the success of the two...

Croft BSB: Laverty takes race two win

Croft BSB: Laverty takes race two win

Relentless Suzuki rider Michael Laverty took victory in the second race at Croft BSB after a nail-biting battle with Tommy Hill in the final stages of the race. Laverty again led from the start, with...

Croft BSB: Hill takes race one win

Croft BSB: Hill takes race one win

Tommy Hill leads the fight for the BSB title after taking victory in the first race of the showdown at Croft. Despite Hill starting from pole, Michael Laverty led from the start and the safety car was...

Video: Loris Baz BSB Croft Crash

Loris Baz’s BSB qualifying crash at Croft. I only got half the crash when I heard a lady go “Oh” and it’s a bit jerky, but it’s worth a look.

Croft BSB: Tommy Hill takes pole position

Croft BSB: Tommy Hill takes pole position

Worx Crescent Suzuki rider Tommy Hill will start from pole position for the first race of the showdown ahead of Relentless Suzuki rider Michael Laverty. Veteran rider Michael Rutter put his Riders...

Croft BSB: Tommy Hill sets the pace

Croft BSB: Tommy Hill sets the pace

Tommy Hill was fastest in both the morning damp conditions and in the afternoon sun at Croft on the Worx Crescent Suzuki in preparation for Sunday’s first round of the BSB Showdown. Hill’s best lap,...

Splitlath back in BSB Evo

Splitlath back in BSB Evo

Splitlath Motorsport Aprilia will be back in the BSB Evo Championship at Croft this weekend since the issue regarding the legality of components used in their engines at Cadwell has been resolved. The...

Splitlath Aprilia and the ‘Factory’ camshaft

Splitlath Aprilia and the ‘Factory’ camshaft

BSB Evo title contenders Splitlath Aprilia were excluded from the Evo class at Cadwell on technical grounds. Investigations have subsequently shown that the homologation process of racing components...

Kirkham closes on Superstock title

Kirkham closes on Superstock title

National Superstock 1000 points leader, Jon Kirkham heads to the Croft, North Yorkshire this weekend to try and clinch the title on his JK Racing/ Clarkes BMW S1000RR. Kirkham has built up a 56-point...

Cooper to miss Croft

Cooper to miss Croft

National Superstock rider Richard Cooper,  who delivered a stunning pole position to race win comeback at Cadwell Park, will be sitting out of the race at Croft after sustaining an injury to his thumb...

French talent for Motorpoint Yamaha

French talent for Motorpoint Yamaha

French teenager Loris Baz will become the fifth rider to have ridden in Motorpoint Yamaha colours this year when he replaces injured Andrew Pitt at this weekend’s Croft BSB round. Baz won the 2008 FIM...

Cadwell Park BSB: Brookes takes race two win

Cadwell Park BSB: Brookes takes race two win

HM Plant Honda rider Josh Brookes won a shortened second superbike race at Cadwell Park after James Edmeades high-sided on the exit of Mansfield on lap 14 of 18. Brookes spent the majority of the race...