Video: Yamaha R1 Cup launch at Croft

Video: Yamaha R1 Cup launch at Croft

Updated: 24 November 2014

MCN Senior Road Tester has chosen his keys from the proverbial bowl and out came number 33.

That is the number Neeves will be racing in the inaugural Henderson R1 Cup series, which launched at Croft Circuit last week.

The round will be supporting the British Superbike Championship at all 12 rounds and all riders will ride standard Yamaha R1’s with sporty bodywork.

That is the number Neeves will be racing in the inaugural Henderson R1 Cup series, which launched at Croft Circuit last week.

Check motorcyclenews.com/sport after each round to see how Neeves gets on throughout the season.

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.