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BSB: Andrew Irwin to deputise for Byrne at Be Wiser Ducati

11 June 2018 by Oli Rushby

Andrew Irwin will join brother Glenn in the Be Wiser PBM Ducati squad for the fourth round of the 2018 Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Snetterton this weekend. The move comes after six-time...

Bennetts BSB set to resume at Snetterton after six week break

05 June 2018 by MCN News

The 2018 Bennetts British Superbike season resumes at Snetterton next weekend with the field blown wide open by the absence of reigning champion Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne. Byrne was injured in a crash...

BSB: Byrne: 'I can't tell you how how it feels to be home'

05 June 2018 by Oli Rushby

Bennetts British Superbike champion Shane Byrne has returned to his home in Kent after almost three weeks in hospital. The six-time champion was seriously injured after an incident at an official BSB...

BSB: Byrne confirms extent of injuries

26 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne has revealed the full extent of the injuries he suffered in his testing crash at Snetterton. After undergoing successful spinal surgery on Monday, the six-time champion has...

BSB: Byrne 'in good spirits' after successful surgery

22 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne is said to be in good spirits after undergoing successful surgery to stabilise a number of spinal fractures as he continues to recover following a crash at last week’s Snetterton...

BSB: Byrne set for surgery on Snetterton injuries

19 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

Six-time Bennetts British Superbike Champion Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne remains in hospital after a crash at Thursday’s official Snetterton test. The Be Wiser Ducati rider sustained neck and back injuries...

BSB: Mossey pips Ray to top spot in Snetterton test

18 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

Luke Mossey held off Suzuki’s Bradley Ray by just 0.005 seconds to top Thursday’s official Bennetts British Superbike test at Snetterton. Mossey’s JG Speedfit Kawasaki team-mate Leon Haslam had been...

BSB: Byrne hospitalised after Snetterton crash

17 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

Reigning Bennetts British Superbike Champion Shane Byrne has been taken to hospital following a crash in the opening session of today’s official Snetterton test. The six-time champion crashed heavily...

BSB: O'Halloran breaks ankle in World Superbike wildcard

14 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

Jason O’Halloran’s dream World Superbike wildcard came to an early end at Imola this weekend after a crash in the opening race left him with a broken ankle. The Aussie was called up to replace the...

BSB: Small progress for Brookes at Oulton

11 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

Josh Brookes left Oulton Park with mixed feelings after a step forward with the McAMS Yamaha team saw him achieve two top six results, but it still wasn’t enough to see the former champion fighting at...

BSB: Byrne at a loss after Oulton woes

10 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

Leon Haslam’s dominant race one win came as a surprise to most at Oulton on Monday, but not least to reigning champion Shane Byrne who had been the quickest rider on track throughout most of the...

BSB: Dixon bags double rostrum at Oulton

08 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

RAF Regular and Reserves Kawasaki rider Jake Dixon became the ninth different rider to finish on the podium in the first three rounds with a double rostrum at Oulton this weekend more than tripling...

BSB: Haslam holds off O'Halloran for Oulton double

07 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

Leon Haslam took control of the 2018 Bennetts British Superbike Championship with a commanding double victory in the third round at Oulton Park. After cruising to a comfortable race one win, Haslam...

BSB: Haslam takes controlled race one win

07 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

Leon Haslam took his second victory of the year in a scorching opening race at Oulton Park after holding off a charge from RAF Reserves Kawasaki rider Jake Dixon. It was Dixon who took the holeshot to...

BSB: Byrne surprised with qualifying pace in sizzling heat

06 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

Shane Byrne was surprised with the pace in this afternoon’s Bennetts British Superbike qualifying at Oulton Park as he set a blistering 1’33.979 to take pole position for tomorrow’s opening...

BSB: Dixon finds form to bag front row start

06 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

After a tough few opening rounds, Jake Dixon seems to have got his 2018 British Superbike Championship campaign going at Oulton Park this weekend. The RAF Regular and Reserves Kawasaki rider will...

BSB: Byrne sets pole with blistering Oulton pace

06 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

Shane Byrne will start tomorrow’s opening Bennetts British Superbike race on pole position after narrowly missing out on the outright lap record of Oulton Park in qualifying. The six-time champion’s...

BSB: Iddon ruled out with fractured hand

05 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

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Christian Iddon has been ruled out for the remainder of the third round of the 2018 Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Oulton Park after fracturing his hand in a free practice crash. The Tyco...

BSB: Byrne quickest in red flagged practice

05 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

Shane Byrne led the way as the third round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship got underway in glorious conditions at Oulton Park However, it wasn’t all plain sailing for the six-time...

BSB stars experience thrills of Alton Towers

03 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

Four Bennetts BSB stars swapped their 220bhp superbikes some high-speed thrills that were out of their control with a visit to Alton Towers ahead of this weekend’s third round at Oulton...

BSB: Oulton Park TV times

02 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

Oulton Park plays host to the third round of the 2018 Bennetts British Superbike championship this weekend, which will be broadcast live on free to air television channel Quest as well as Eurosport...

BSB: Quick Irwin looking for qualifying improvements

02 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

Glenn Irwin heads in to this weekend’s third round of the 2018 Bennetts British Superbike Championship booming with confidence after topping Thursday’s official test session at Oulton Park. The...

BSB: Confidence high for series leader Ray

02 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

Bennetts British Superbike championship leader Bradley Ray has said the plan remains the same as he returns to the venue of his first BSB podium this weekend. Ray took an impressive third place when...

BSB: Haslam: 'We're in a good place'

02 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

Leon Haslam has said he feels confident heading in to the third round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Oulton Park this weekend despite feeling he’s lost some of the advantage he...

BSB: Oulton test proves valuable for Byrne

01 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

Last week’s Oulton Park test proved to be bittersweet for reigning Bennetts BSB champion Shane Byrne. Initially disappointed that Ducati hadn’t brought the new swing arm he raced at Brands Hatch to...

BSB: Progress for Brookes at Oulton test

01 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

Josh Brookes and the McAMS Yamaha team were back on the pace at the Oulton test after a disastrous start to their 2018 campaign. Struggling to find rear grip over the first two rounds, Brookes...

BSB: Colin Wright to head up Halsall Racing squad

30 April 2018 by Oli Rushby

Legendary team boss Colin Wright will return to the Bennetts British Superbike Championship later this year as he takes on the role of team manager with the Movuno.com Halsall Racing squad. The former...

BSB: Kiyonari to replace Linfoot at Oulton Park

30 April 2018 by Oli Rushby

Three-time Bennetts British Superbike Champion Ryuichi Kiyonari will make a shock return to the series at Oulton Park this weekend as he steps in for Dan Linfoot in the Honda Racing squad. The...

BSB: Irwin under lap record to top Oulton test

26 April 2018 by Oli Rushby

Glenn Irwin led the way in today’s official Bennetts British Superbike test at Oulton Park ahead of Leon Haslam and team-mate Shane Byrne. The Be Wiser Ducati rider’s time of 1’34.223, 0.2 seconds...

BSB: Walker back in superbike action with Anvil Hire TAG racing

26 April 2018 by Oli Rushby

Chris ‘The Stalker’ Walker is back in Bennetts British Superbike action today as he fills in for James Ellison in the Anvil Hire Racing squad at the official Oulton Park test. With Ellison still in...

BSB: Who's the kid with the hair?

24 April 2018 by Oli Rushby

Getting to know BSB’s latest star – Bradley Ray 20-year-old Bradley Ray charged into the limelight with a stunning start to the 2018 Bennetts British Superbike season with an impressive double win at...

BSB: Action set to resume at Cheshire's Oulton Park

24 April 2018 by MCN

The Bennetts British Superbike Championship rolls in to Oulton Park for the third round of the 2018 season over May Bank Holiday as the established regulars set about chasing down young gun Bradley...

BSB: Brookes: 'I have to take what I can get at the minute'

20 April 2018 by Oli Rushby

Josh Brookes’ nightmare start to the 2018 Bennetts British Superbike championship got no better at Brands Hatch with a solution still to be found for his rear grip woes. The 2015 champion struggled to...

STK: McConnell and Reid share spoils at Brands

20 April 2018 by Oli Rushby

Buildbase Suzuki’s Billy McConnell continued his stronghold on the Pirelli National Superstock 1000 championship lead with victory and third place at Brands Hatch Indy. The win in Saturday’s opening...

BSS: Kennedy takes series lead with Brands double

20 April 2018 by Oli Rushby

Jack Kennedy took over at the top of the Dickies British Supersport standings after a commanding double win at Brands Hatch Indy. The Irishman held off a strong attack from double-Donington winner Ben...

BSB: Byrne: 'Now the season has started!'

17 April 2018 by Oli Rushby

Shane Byrne kicked off his Bennetts British Superbike title defence at Brands Hatch with his first victory of the year at Brands Hatch this weekend. The Be Wiser Ducati ace and BSB’s man of the moment...