Kiyonari Thruxton double

Ryuichi Kiyonari dominates the British Superbike Championship after a double win at the second round at Thruxton in Hampshire.

The Japanese rider adds these wins to his double victory at the opening round at Brands Hatch, and overcame an ankle injury from a 140mph crash in qualifying to put his stamp on proceedings.

Find out why Gregorio Lavilla’s here to stay – even when James Haydon returns from injury – in our full behind-the-scenes Thruxton report – only in MCN out on Wednesday.

Until then – here’s how it happened over the weekend…

Race Two:

Kiyonari benefitted from an early lead to give himself an easier time than in race one, stretching a small lead over team-mate Michael Rutter in the early laps, but Airwaves Ducati rider Gregorio Lavilla soon split the HM Plant Hondas before moving on to Kiyonari’s rear tyre until the finish line.

There was more drama with the safety car being brought out due to an accident on lap ten, and the Rizla Suzuki team had a dismal race with Scott Smart suffering engine failure one lap later. Reigning champion John Reynolds also retired, having started the race from pit lane due to problems with his number one bike.

Race One:

Race One saw Kiyonari move up from fifth on the grid, passing Glen Richards on the opening lap. Early leader Sean Emmett led Michael Rutter and Karl Harris, until Kiyonari capitalised on his greater speed and passing all three.

Rutter settled for second after an attempt on his Japanese team-mate saw him almost lose the front, while Gregorio Lavilla came out best of a battle between Leon Haslam, Karl Harris, Sean Emmett, Dean Thomas, Glen Richards and Scott Smart.

Supersport:

Leon Camier took the win from former champion Stuart Easton and Brands winner Jay Vincent. Craig Jones and Kieran Murphy rounded out the top five. Honda riders Rob Frost and Eugene Laverty both retired early on and Buff/Shark kawasaki team-mates Paul Seward and Phil Seton both retired on lap 15.

BSB Race Two results:

1. Ryuichi Kiyonari.

2. Gregorio lavilla.

3. Michael Rutter.

4. Sean Emmett.

5. Glen Richards.

6. Dean Thomas.

7. Leon Haslam.

8. Karl Harris.

9. Jeremy McWilliams.

10. Steve Plater.

11. Kieran Clarke.

12. Jonathan Rea.

13. Gary Mason.

14. Steve Brogan.

15. Ben Wilson.

16. Julien Da Costa.

17. Michael Laverty.

18. Jon Kirkham.

19. Danny Beaumont.

20. John McGuinness.

21. Marty Nutt.

22. Chris Martin.

23. Dean Ellison.

24. Dennis Hobbs.

25. Gareth Glynn.

26. Michael Pensavalle.

DNF: Tommy Hill. John Reynolds. John Laverty. Scott Smart. Tristan Palmer. James Buckingham. Nick Medd.

BSB Race One:

1. Ryuichi Kiyonari.

2. Michael Rutter.

3. Gregorio Lavilla.

4. Leon Haslam.

5. Sean Emmett.

6. Karl Harris.

7. Scott Smart.

8. Dean Thomas.

9. Glen Richards.

10. Tommy Hill.

11. James Buckingham.

12. Gary Mason.

13. Steve Plater.

14. John Reynolds.

15. Michael Laverty.

16. Jonathan Rea.

17. Ben Wilson.

18. Jon Kirkham.

19. John McGuinness.

20. Steve Brogan.

21. Dean Ellison.

22. Gareth Glynn.

23. Chris Martin.

24. Michael Pensavalle.

DNF: Kieran Clarke. Julien Da Costa. Dennis Hobbs. Marty Nutt. Tristan Palmer. John Laverty. Nick Medd. Danny Beaumont. Jeremy McWilliams.

Supersport results:

1. Leon Camier

2. Stuart Easton

3. Jay Vincent.

4. Craig Jones.

5. Kieran Murphy.

6. James Robinson.

7. Cal Crutchlow.

8. Pere Riba.

9. Tom Sykes.

10. Simon Andrews.

11. Paul Young.

12. Steve Allan.

13. Sam Owens.

14. Steven Neate.

15. Luke Quigley.

16. Craig Sproston.

17. Pete Spalding.

18. Lee Dickinson.

19. Gary Johnson.

20. Joe Dickinson.

21. Daniel Fowler.

22. Paul Shoesmith.

23. Martin Jessopp.

24. William Dunlop.

25. James Hillier.

26. Neil MacQueen.

27. Kieron Egerton.

28. Mike Goodfellow.

29. Chris Barton.

DNF: Paul Seward. Phil Seton. Anthony Cooper. Rob Sketchley. Andy Weymouth. John Crockford. Bob Grant. John Butler. Julian Bull. Rob Frost. Eugene Laverty.