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BSB veterans Smart and Richards return for Oulton

05 August 2014 by Simon Patterson

BSB veterans and former British champions Scott Smart and Glen Richards will be reunited this weekend as teammates, as the pair rejoin the MCE British Superbike series to deputise for the injured...

Thruxton BSB: Brookes doubles up in race two

03 August 2014 by Simon Patterson

Josh Brookes has doubled up on his win in the first race at Thruxton, taking a win in the second race by holding off his main title rivals Shane Byrne and Ryuichi Kiyonari. Byrne was the early...

Thruxton BSB: Brookes wins ahead of War for Four battle

03 August 2014 by Simon Patterson

Josh Brookes has taken an imperious win on the Milwaukee Yamaha in the opening MCE British Superbike race at Thruxton, getting clear at the front before extending his lead out to over four seconds at...

Thruxton BSB: Smrz takes maiden BSB pole

02 August 2014 by Simon Patterson

Jakub Smrz has taken his long overdue virgin MCE British Superbike pole position, finishing 0.2 ahead of Josh Brookes to give Millsport Ducati their debut on the top spot as well, with his 1:15.281...

Rutter finds form on return from injury

01 August 2014 by Simon Patterson

Michael Rutter has found a return to the sharp end of the action in the MCE British Superbike Championship, taking third place in Friday’s free practicing at Thruxton. Rutter was less than0.1 off...

Thruxton BSB: Bridewell tops free practice

01 August 2014 by Simon Patterson

Local boy Tommy Bridewell has topped the time sheets on the opening day of action at Thruxton, taking the Milwaukee Yamaha to the top spot, but only 0.039 faster than Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne in...

Kirkham back in the Showdown fight after Brands sixth

23 July 2014 by Simon Patterson

Jon Kirkham has returned to where he left off the 2013 MCE British Superbike season, scoring his best result of the season so far in race two at Brands Hatch and showing for the first time this season...

Positive weekend for Quattro Plant Kawasaki at Brands

23 July 2014 by Simon Patterson

It was a weekend of ups and downs at Brands Hatch for the Quattro Plant Kawasaki team of Dan Linfoot and Howie Mainwaring, as both riders secured strong finishes, but blighted by a fast crash that...

Tyco boss: Waters win couldn't have come at a better time

22 July 2014 by Simon Patterson

With Josh Waters taking the top step in race two at Brands Hatch at this weekend’s MCE British Superbike event, it marks the end of a podium drought that stretches back to the last race of 2013 for...

Jackson impresses on superbike debut

21 July 2014 by Simon Patterson

Lee Jackson has impressed the MCE British Superbike paddock with a brace of impressive rides on the Buildbase BMW, as he made his superbike debut as a replacement for the injured James Westmoreland,...

Ellison to undergo operation for broken femur

21 July 2014 by Simon Patterson

James Ellison will undergo surgery today (Monday) to repair a broken femur, following the horror crash on the opening lap of race two at Brands Hatch that almost took championship leader Shane Byrne...

Brands Hatch BSB: Waters triumphs in the wet

20 July 2014 by Simon Patterson

The second MCE British Superbike race at Brands Hatch today has seen records broken with it’s almost unbelievable podium, as wet weather allowed Tyco Suzuki rider Josh Waters to take his maiden BSB...

Brands Hatch BSB: Kiyonari reignites the war for four

20 July 2014 by Simon Patterson

Ryuichi Kiyonari has reignited the war for four MCE British Superbike titles with a stunning win in the first race at Knockhill, holding back home favourite Shane Byrne to take a hard fought victory.

Brands Hatch BSB: Byrne on pole as Brookes crashes out

19 July 2014 by Simon Patterson

Shane Byrne has taken yet another pole position in qualifying for tomorrow’s MCE British Superbike races at Brands Hatch, setting a 1:26.131 lap to just snatch pole from Chris Walker by 0.058. ...

Alstare Bimota to make BSB debut

19 July 2014 by Simon Patterson

Bimota World Superbike team Alstare have announced a new junior team outfit that’s set to compete in the next three rounds of the MCE British Superbike Championship with French rider Christophe...

Josh Brookes "aiming to leave BSB" for 2015

18 July 2014 by Simon Patterson

Josh Brookes has announced that he is determined to leave the MCE British Superbike championship at the end of the current season, with the Australian admitting that his goal for 2015 is to return to...

BSB at Brands Hatch throws open the door for free fan event

12 July 2014 by Simon Patterson

MCE British Superbikes are throwing open their doors this Thursday at Brands Hatch for the fans – and it’s all for free as part of the Monster Energy Fans’ Thursday. The full day of activities sees a...

Gary Mason in surprise return to BSB

07 July 2014 by Simon Patterson

Former MCE British Superbike podium finisher Gary Mason will make a surprise return to the series next time out at Brands Hatch, coming out of retirement to deputise for the injured Mitchell Carr in...

O'Halloran continues Honda BSB testing

03 July 2014 by Simon Patterson

Following on from their recent highly successful wildcard appearance in the MCE British Superbike Championship, the reigning Honda Racing team have completed another test as they make plans to return...

Westmoreland facing surgery after Knockhill crash

03 July 2014 by Simon Patterson

Buildbase BMW racer James Westmoreland is facing a battle for fitness ahead of the next round of the MCE British Superbike Championship in just over two weeks’ time, after the 26 year old sustained...

Shakey on epic 200 mile cycle for CJ Riders Fund

01 July 2014 by Simon Patterson

If you’re on the roads today between Brands hatch, Snetterton and Silverstone, keep your eyes open for a mini-peleton of cyclists led by triple MCE British Superbike champion Shane Byrne, as the Kent...

Knockhill BSB: Byrne takes race two victory

29 June 2014 by Simon Patterson

Shane Byrne has taken the second race victory at Knockhill, with the Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki rider doing his best to hold off race one winner Ryuichi Kiyonari for almost the entire 30 lap battle.

Knockhill BSB: Kiyo returns with race one win

29 June 2014 by Simon Patterson

Ryuichi Kiyonari has taken his first MCE British Superbike win in three seasons, winning the opening race of the day in easy style from fellow triple champion Shane Byrne to hand BMW their first ever...

Knockhill BSB: Kiyonari returns to top step in qualifying

28 June 2014 by Simon Patterson

Former triple MCE British Superbike champion Ryuichi Kiyonari has announced his return to the front of the series after a number of years in the doldrums, continuing to master the Buildbase BMW as he...

BSB riders visit new aircraft carrier in dry dock

27 June 2014 by Simon Patterson

MCE British Superbike racers Josh Brookes, Dan Linfoot and Stuart Easton marked Saturday’s Armed Forces Day with a visit to Rosyth Dockyards and the construction of the Royal Navy’s newest aircraft...

Knockhill BSB: Byrne on top as Scottish action gets underway

27 June 2014 by Simon Patterson

Shane Byrne has resumed his usual spot at the top of the time sheets as the MCE British Superbike Championship got under way north of Hadrian’s Wall, leading the second free practice session on day...

Hartley makes move from Halsall to Tsingtao

23 June 2014 by Simon Patterson

MCE BSB rider Harry Hartley has completed a swap move with Jon Kirkham, moving from the Halsall Kawasaki seat recently filled by Kirkham to take his spot at the Tsingtao Kawasaki squad for the...

Peter Hickman takes over RAF Reserves Honda

23 June 2014 by Simon Patterson

Peter Hickman will complete the remainder of the 2014 MCE British Superbike Championship on the RAF Reserves Honda of Simon Andrews, with the TT fastest newcomer taking over after the tragic loss of...

De Puniet joins Waters for Suzuka 8hr

19 June 2014 by Simon Patterson

MCE British Superbike star Josh Waters will be joined on the Yoshimura Suzuki Suzuka 8hrs team for this year’s iconic race by Suzuki MotoGP test rider Randy de Puniet, as the team attempt to steal the...

Kirkham joins Halsall Kawasaki as Hartley out

18 June 2014 by Simon Patterson

Jon Kirkham has dramatically joined the Halsall Biker Gear Kawasaki team, replacing young rider Harry Hartley for the remainder of the 2014 MCE British Superbike season, only days after Kirkham parted...

Kiyonari frustrated despite BMW progress

18 June 2014 by Simon Patterson

Ryuichi Kiyonari has left Snetterton frustrated with his results, despite finishing fourth and fifth on the Buildbase BMW and showing he is a contender for a Showdown spot come the final three rounds...

Brookes fine after Snetterton highside

18 June 2014 by Simon Patterson

Josh Brookes suffered no physical damage in the highside crash that saw him ejected from the second MCE British Superbike race at Snetterton on Sunday, despite some initial concerns after the...

Hopkins making progress despite poor finishes

16 June 2014 by Simon Patterson

John Hopkins believes that his Tyco Suzuki team have finally started to make progress with the GSX-R1000, with promising chassis development making a difference at Snetterton despite his seventh and...

Snetterton BSB: Byrne blitzes opposition as Brookes crashes out

15 June 2014 by Simon Patterson

Shane Byrne has taken his second win of the weekend at Snetterton on the Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki, extending his championship lead as main rival Josh Brookes crashed out on the Milwaukee Yamaha while...

BSS Snetterton: Gowland makes it two from two with Snett double

15 June 2014 by Simon Patterson

Graeme Gowland has made it two from two in the British Supersport championship, winning the feature race at Snetterton by over three seconds, after his main title rival Alastair Seeley made a mistake...

Snetterton BSB: Byrne takes race one as Brookes and Ellison scrap for second

15 June 2014 by Simon Patterson

Shane Byrne has taken a dominating win in the first MCE British Superbike race at Snetterton, leading from start to finish and winning by over four seconds, after a late charge from Josh Brookes...