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Rhys and Josh Brookes

27 September 2010 by tunneldave

Rhys and Josh Brookes

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

When Billy met Sam

26 September 2010 by Phil Duffy

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

26 September 2010 by James Keen

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

26 September 2010 by James Keen

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

25 September 2010 by James Keen

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

24 September 2010 by Mazza69

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

24 September 2010 by ian taylor

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

23 September 2010 by MCN

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

23 September 2010 by Gary Pinchin

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

19 September 2010 by hard shoulder

MCN Babes at Snetterton

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

Burrell 4th at Croft

16 September 2010 by brian burrell

Burrell 4th at Croft

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

Eurosport signs five year British Superbike deal

13 September 2010 by MCN

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

12 September 2010 by Liam Marsden

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

12 September 2010 by Liam Marsden

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

12 September 2010 by myers525

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

11 September 2010 by Liam Marsden

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

10 September 2010 by Gary Pinchin

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

10 September 2010 by Gary Pinchin

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

10 September 2010 by Gary Pinchin

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

10 September 2010 by Gary Pinchin

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

10 September 2010 by Gary Pinchin

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

09 September 2010 by Gary Pinchin

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

30 August 2010 by Liam Marsden

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...

Cadwell Park BSB: Tommy Hill takes race one win

30 August 2010 by Liam Marsden

Cadwell Park BSB: Tommy Hill takes race one win

Worx Suzuki rider Tommy Hill took victory in the first superbike race at Cadwell Park ahead of Australian Josh Brookes. Brookes and Hill pulled away from the rest of the pack at the start of the...

Hill grabs pole for Bank Holiday Monday Cadwell

29 August 2010 by Gary Pinchin

Tommy Hill secured pole position for tomorrow’s Bank Holiday Monday ninth round of the British Superbike Championship at Cadwell Park after heading off fierce challenges from his title rivals Josh Brookes and Ryuichi Kiyonari. The Worx Suzuki rider is currently second in the standings, seven points down on Kiyonari, and is keen to rack up his podium credits as the series heads into the final...

Brookes tops Cadwell BSB times

29 August 2010 by Gary Pinchin

Brookes tops Cadwell BSB times

Josh Brookes set the pace in opening free practice for the Holiday Monday ninth round of the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship at the Lincolnshire circuit. The HM Plant Honda-mounted...

Cooper and Palmer on Jentin BMW at Cadwell

25 August 2010 by Gary Pinchin

Cooper and Palmer on Jentin BMW at Cadwell

The Cadwell Park bank holiday weekend’s racing will see the return of Richard Cooper alongside fellow Jentin Racing-BMW Motorrad riders Steve Brogan and Tristan Palmer. Palmer, who has been standing...

BSB At Brands Hatch

13 August 2010 by Adam Roche

BSB At Brands Hatch

BSB at Brands Hatch was yet again an awesome weekend. I’d like to submit this photo I managed to get of Steve Brogan stuffing it up the inside of Gary Johnson as he went through Hawthorns bend.

Valentine: 'BSB needs a control ecu'

11 August 2010 by Gary Pinchin

Valentine: 'BSB needs a control ecu'

While there has been a swirling change of opinion among some BSB team bosses regarding next year’s BSB regulations, one man who has a fixed view on the future  is Worx Suzuki team manager Jack...

Brookes gives his 2011 thoughts

11 August 2010 by Gary Pinchin

Brookes gives his 2011 thoughts

Josh Brookes has to be one of the favourites for the BSB title but what about next year? MCN asked him about his plans…… What’s the scoop on your plans for next year then? My manager says he’s had...

Quay Honda look to the future

11 August 2010 by Gary Pinchin

Quay Honda look to the future

Quay Garage, the team running Tommy Bridewell in BSB this year are already thinking about the 2011 season. The team recently picked up backing from Tyco as a one-off sponsorship deal for the...

Suzuki celebrations at Brands

11 August 2010 by Gary Pinchin

Suzuki celebrations at Brands

Alvaro Bautista, John Reynolds, James Haydon, Tommy Hill and MotoGP boss Paul Denning all did laps on the GSV-R while Len Haslam and Sylvain Guintoli rode their WSB Alastare Suzuki GSX-R1000s. Suzuki...

Tommy Hill on the Suzuki GSV-R

10 August 2010 by benCBR6

Tommy Hill on the Suzuki GSV-R

It’s a good job Rizla Suzuki have been allowed extra engines in this year’s MotoGP the way Tommy Hill was screaming it round Brands Hatch at the end of the day on Sunday! Looked like he was enjoying...

Some of my Brands Hatch pictures

10 August 2010 by darren amis

Some of my Brands Hatch pictures

Tom Sykes getting the back end sliding out of Sheene Curve and Tommy hill having some fun aboard the 800cc Rizla Suzuki.

Jodie Marsh at Brands Hatch BSB

09 August 2010 by dave elmer

Jodie Marsh at Brands Hatch BSB

I met Jodie Marsh at Brands Hatch BSB this weekend

Chris Walker at Brands

08 August 2010 by Clare Wilkin

Chris Walker at Brands

After arriving at Brands Hatch this morning I bumped into Chris Walker. I am one very happy lady! A good day was had, many photos taken, but this picture made my day!!!