BMW S1000RR - Cadwell MRO Stocksport 1000 preview

Updated: 19 November 2014

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The next round of the MRO Stocksport 1000 championship is looming I’ll be racing at the magnificent Cadwell Park this weekend.

This will be the first time Vari-Trac BMW Park Lane team has been to the Lincolnshire circuit with the S1000RR and will be my first ever visit here on the German-built rocketship. I can’t wait.

It’s bee an up-and-down few weeks for the team. My team-mate Stefan Cappella broke his ankle in a start line incident (but miraculously managed to ride in the next race!), he’s had it pinned, but won’t be making Cadwell this weekend.

He’ll be back on the bike doing some trackdays by the end of the month and hopes to be racing before the end of the season.

The team were out last weekend at Brands in the ultra-competitive Metzeler National Superstock 1000 championship with Steve Mercer.

Despite qualifying down in 24th, he just missed out on a top ten and battled through to a stunning 11th place.

Steve’s racing at the Ulster GP this weekend on his R1 superbike, so best of luck to the ‘Merc’.

I’ll be on track tomorrow for free practice, then qualifying and racing on Saturday and Sunday. Come and say hello if you’re around!

Neevesy

By Michael Neeves

MCN Chief Road Tester - Neevesy’s been an MCN Road Tester since 2002. He’s reviewed everything from mopeds to Rossi’s Yamaha M1, and plenty in between He covers tens of thousands of miles a year on the world’s roads and racetracks in his role with MCN, and when he’s not working he’s still on two wheels, racing both modern and classic superbikes for a variety of teams. To cement his position as one of the most influential motorcycling journalists on the planet, Neevesy spent many years as an Elite Instructor at the Ron Haslam Race School, based at the famous Donington Park race circuit. He regularly presents videos on riding tips and road safety, working alongside the likes of Highways England to deliver a strong and consistent message.