Lee Jackson UK Yamaha 93 9. Id like to say a big thank you to all of my personal sponsors for their continued support. The Eglinton rider will join New Zealand's Shane Richardson at the team. <> The Supersport racing started in 1989 and is a class comprising 600cc Motorcycles that are allowed racing modifications and custom tuning. I ended qualifying 8th on the grid, which put me in the middle of the 3rd row for Sundays 14 lap race. Cornering at Oulton Park on the road-going Honda Fireblade SP Tucked in on the British Superstock 1000 Honda Fireblade Glenn Irwin in pitlane preparing to set a time on each Fireblade Bruce. SBK, British SuperStock 1000: record number of 49 entrants for the 2021 season! endobj Optimum will be hoping to make a big impression in next season's British Superstock fight as South African Harran moves across from Jones Dorling Racing after his debut year in the class - in which he finished in the points . They stay calm and we are working well together. 23 - 25 Sep. Donington Park. "It could be up to eight weeks before he knows if he will have enough money back to go racing but if he had left it until then it would have been even harder for me to find a ride than it is now.". There were 54 riders entered for the weekend, with only 38 spaces on the grid, so the field was split into two groups for practice and qualifying, so that the track wasn't to packed for these sessions. We cant wait for the 2019 season to get underway so we can get back to having fun and winning races!. He graduated to the British Superbike class for 2022 with a seat on Crowe Performance's BMW M1000 RR. Thank you to them for their amazing support. MSVR does not endorse or warrant the content of external sites. The team has done a great job and I can't thank all my mechanics and crew enough for all their hard work throughout the weekend. "I want to be on the grid but I don't want to cost myself money as I have a family to support. South Australia's Billy McConnell was back on the top step of the podium as he stormed to his second win of the season after . Quattro Group British GP2 Championship Standings Pirelli National Superstock 1000 Billy McConnell ensured the 2021 Pirelli National Superstock title came down to the final lap, taking victory in the final race of the year. Australian Brayden Elliott will return to the National Superstock 1000 Championship grid with the support of CFS Filtration Solutions competing on a Honda . All external sites will open in a new browser tab/window. 4 0 obj Astro-JJR will also field a junior team in the series for Donegal racer Caolan Irwin. In 2006, he debuted in British Superbikes with numerous top tens, whilst a year later in 2007, he moved to British Supersport and finished 4th with two race wins. The British GP2 Cup, currently known for sponsorship reasons as the Quattro Group British GP2 Cup, is a support series to the British Superbike Championship (BSB). Fraser Rogers (Kaw ZX-10R), -55.203, 1:38.404, 6. The 32-year-old was a championship contender right the way through 2018, just being pipped by Keith Farmer at the final round. Launching off the line, Kennedy was unchallenged on his way to the win, controlling the race from the front. googletag.pubads().set('adsense_background_color', '#000'); We still have some lockdown restrictions here in the UK, which have made 'normal' life rather difficult, but we have been fortunate that our race season has finally got under way. McConnell was back with a point to prove in 2018 and took a stunning five victories aboard the Buildbase Suzuki on his National Superstock 1000 debut. 2 0 obj Crusaders manager Stephen Baxter says his side are probably out of Irish Premiership title contention and leaders Larne are "in the box seat". Farmer and the Norwich-based team had agreed . Every rider lined up on an identical 'Cup' variation of the KTM RC390. Finished 3rd in the Championship. googletag.cmd.push(function() { I feel that OMG is the perfect fit for me to be able to challenge for the championship next year. McConnell then carried his success up to British Superbikes with the team, where he and they achieved their first British Superbike podium. Jon Kirkham UK Yamaha 215 3 3. Danny Buchan (Kaw ZX-10R), 18 laps, Total Race Time 27:48.109, Best Lap Time 1:31.862, 2. 2021 Round 1 - British Superstock 1000 - Oulton Park Hi Everyone, I hope you are all well in these strange times. I felt good in the dry also, and I finished the day in 7th position. The damp white line caught out both Craig and David and I was able to take full advantage with another third place finish coming our way. "Lots of people have got in touch offering to help out - since news broke that my deal had fallen through the phone hasn't stopped ringing," outlined Farmer. I hope you are all well in these strange times. The leading two began to creep away from the chasing pack, pulling a three second gap after the second lap, with Day posting the fastest lap of the race in the process. It was good to get a run out in patchy conditions as I'm sure we will race in that at some point throughout the year. Im so grateful to Honda for giving me this opportunity three years ago when I wasnt too proven, so the championship is for them and I cannot wait to see what the future holds.. Testing, testing: MotoE ready to hit the track at Roadracing World Magazine | Motorcycle Riding, Racing & Tech News, American Flat Track: Rick Ware Racing Fielding Baumans On KTMs, N2/WERA National Endurance: Hayes And Dunlop Join Army Of Darkness, Daytona 200: TOBC Triumph Defending Crown With Eslick & Paasch, MotoAmerica: Fong And Ohnsorg Riding For Roland Sands Design Indian, MotoE: New-Look World Championship Testing Next Week At Jerez. MCNEWS.COM.AU is a specialist on-line resource that provides motorcycle news for motorcyclists. 09 - 11 Sep. Oulton Park. Bold Pole positionItalics Fastest lap, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "2020 Bennetts British Superbike Championship calendar confirmed", "2020 Bennetts British Superbike Championship Results and Series Standings", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2020_British_Superbike_Championship&oldid=1088941229, This page was last edited on 20 May 2022, at 23:40. Yesterdays race winner Charlie Atkins was third. Farmer has been dogged by injuries in recent seasons, suffering extensive leg injuries in a crash at Knockhill in June 2019, then damaging a shoulder in the opening round of the 2020 British Superbike series in August last year. Last year I came runner up and this year Im looking to go one step better with OMG. "There was a bit of excitement as I had my ride sorted, had deals done for helmets, boots and gloves, but unfortunately something happened to Steve [Buckenham]'s family business which has drained them of money. The youngest Mackenzie is among several new faces to BSB alongside Kyle Ryde, Carl Phillips, Gino Rea, Sylvain Barrier and Mason Law. Next up was Donington Parks National Circuit, and a happy hunting ground for both Tom and the Fireblade SP, he placed second and took his first race win of the 2021 season. Round 1 - 2021 British Superstock 1000 Championship - Oulton Park. }); Im really excited to be signing for OMG Racing to contest the National Superstock 1000 championship. Massive number of participants in Stock 1000 over the Channel, including some well-known faces of British. The shortened eight lap race proved an epic battle with three riders fighting it out for the win. There are many things I can work on going into Knockhill in Scotland in two weeks time, some areas in the race craft to work on and so on. We had the first round of the Championship over the weekend, at Oulton Park in Chesire. A press release is not an article written by Roadracingworld.com staffers. stream National Superstock Keith Farmer is a four-time British champion in three separate classes Clogher native Keith Farmer will bid for a fifth British crown and a third in the Superstock. After what started as a difficult season for Tom, plagued with an injury and illness, the Lincolnshire-aces luck turned around at the fourth round at Thruxton where he finished third in the second race, to take his first podium this year. In 2011, 2012 and 2013, the charismatic and popular Australian finished 3rd on all three occasions, accumulating ten further victories across the seasons. 27 - 29 Aug. Snetterton. Ex British Superbike Champion Chris Walker took a dominant victory in the opening Ducati TriOptions Cup over Craig Neve and John McGuinness. Ben Wilson UK Yamaha 103 6. This means that racing is much cheaper than in other categories as such this category gets many more entrants than any other class on the BSB grid. The 2020 British Superbike Championship season was the 33rd British Superbike Championship season. Ben Curries win in the final race of the year secured him second place in the 2021 British Supersport Champioinship. Ashley Beech (BMW S1000RR), -31.698, 1:33.041, 8. At the end of the 2015 season the 125cc class ended and the newer 250cc Moto3 bikes were allowed in this class as a way of a stepping stone to the Moto3 class at world championship level which runs 250cc Moto3 bikes. When a post is labeled with the words press release, it means that Roadracingworld.com is not responsible for its content and that Roadracingworld.com makes no guarantee that it is accurate. In 2012 the Motostar category replaced the defunct 125cc category that had been running since the start of the British Superbike Championship in 1988, Motostar was open to both 125 and 250 machines similar to Moto 3 machines. Keith Farmer says renowned road racer Michael Dunlop is trying to help him piece together a deal to compete on British short circuits in 2021. Danny Buchan (Kaw ZX-10R), 18 laps, Total Race Time 30:45.050, Best Lap Time 1:34.709, 2. Brayden Elliott (Yam YZF-R1), -80.984, 1:39.889, 1. So we have no previous data to go from and we are learning it all as we go along. The first session was dry with the second session being patchy damp conditions. Northern Ireland's David Allingham will race in the British Superstock 1000 championship in 2021 with Astro-JJR BMW. Hes a very talented rider and he has proved that over his career. Asher Durham was third, with Talbot eventually finishing fourth. The series gave equal opportunity and level playing field for emerging talent across eight events incorporating 20 points-scoring races. Derry move back top of Division Two in the Allianz Football League with a 2-15 to 0-7 dismissal of Kildare as Cavan win again in Division Three. 2009: Signed for Ultimate Racing again to race in the British Superbike Privateer Championship on the new 'big bang' Yamaha R1. x] ;7b97"#kG%H>6>]9 Vdz;EG6O~x]?jfgoWo?/^W?N";7>9? It's been a long off season but it was so nice to be back at a track! "While Superstock 1000 would be my first choice to compete in I'd be open to a ride in Supersport too. <>/Metadata 6506 0 R/ViewerPreferences 6507 0 R>> McConnell is a rider who comes to the OMG Racing Suzuki team with vast amounts of experience across all classes of British racing. This means that racing is much cheaper than in other categories as such this category gets many more entrants than any other class on the BSB grid. Testing, testing: MotoE ready to hit the track at Roadracing World Magazine | Motorcycle Riding, Racing & Tech News, American Flat Track: Rick Ware Racing Fielding Baumans On KTMs, N2/WERA National Endurance: Hayes And Dunlop Join Army Of Darkness, Daytona 200: TOBC Triumph Defending Crown With Eslick & Paasch, MotoAmerica: Fong And Ohnsorg Riding For Roland Sands Design Indian, MotoE: New-Look World Championship Testing Next Week At Jerez. the public about an event, product, or service from the issuers own point of view, and if deemed "Pretty much everyone has deals done by now so I'm leaving it late but I have a few irons in the fire and it's nice to know I have that support from people behind me. It was a tense race behind however as Nixon and title rival Joe Talbot followed each other closely. Latest BSB Support class News: Bikesport News full coverage latest news, views, results, reports and gossip from the MCE British Superbike Championships support classes which comprise: Dickies British Supersport, Pirelli National Superstock 1000, Pirelli National Superstock 600, Hel British Motostar, Ducati TriOptions Cup, British F1 Sidecars and Northern Ireland rider Keith Farmer says his surgery has "gone well" after he suffered bilateral fractures to both lower . Two-time British Superstock 1000 champion Keith Farmer has been left without a ride for the 2021 season following the withdrawal of Morello Racing. Delay to season was a big positive for 'recovering' Farmer, 'If the bike had landed on me from my waist up I might not be here talking'. The 2016 KTM British Junior Cup was won by 15 year old Aaron Wright from Northern Ireland. 2008: Signed for the newly formed Ultimate Racing Team to contest the British Superstock 1000 Championship on a Yamaha R1. The Superstock grid features several former Bennetts BSB contenders on the grid including Luke Mossey and multiple Superstock champion Keith Farmer going head-to-head with . The Pirelli National Superstock Championship is fiercely-contested and will feature several big hitters as some big names return to the class for the new season title fight! After making a good start from his second row grid slot Damon held a solid third position for the opening lap sitting comfortable 0.7 seconds behind the race leader. Michael Rutter (BMW S1000RR), -25.225, 1:34.283, 4. Bathgate -Boast Plumbing Supplies -Sublime Designs -Maxton Suspension -Plus Racing Gear -Motogear UK -Nolan Helmets -Gaerne -, Smith and Johnson -Seropian CBD -Moto46 -Health Foundation PT -Fuchs Silkolene -Sean Davies Motorcycles -Paul and Tanya Read -, Sharon and Paul Walker -Road Race Performance Shropshire -R&G -Xpress Coffee -Hawk Racing -PCR -Brandfixx. The owners of OMG are extremely excited to announce that Billy McConnell will be joining our team, riding our Superstock 1000 bike in 2019. googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest(); The start of the 2023 Bennetts British Superbike Championship is little more than a month away and while we will be without its defending champion Bradley Ray, there is a bevy of exciting talent . The Superstock grid features several former Bennetts BSB contenders on the grid including Luke Mossey and multiple Superstock champion Keith Farmer going head-to-head with reigning champion Chrissy Rouse and last year's title runner-up Tom Neave. The British Supersport Championship, National Superstock 1000 & 600 and the British Motostar Championship are the four main championship series that are run as support races alongside the British Superbike Championship. BRITISH SUPERSTOCK 1000 CHAMPIONSHIP 4 2008 1. Its nice to be reunited with my old teammate Luke Mossey and people that Ive worked with before who have all got the same passion to move forward and get results. We had two practice sessions on the Friday. Luke Hedger (Apr RSV4), -41.381, 1:33.370. The National Superstock 600 Championship is a support race for the British Superbike Championship, the superstock 600 meaning that all the bikes have to be of a pretty stock spec, meaning the bikes that are produced to ride for the public, with a maximum engine size of 600cc. MCNews covers all areas of interest for the motorcycling public including news, reviews and comprehensive racing coverage. Ian Hutchinson (BMW S1000RR), -26.076, 1:32.100, 6. window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []}; Its my second year on a Suzuki and Im returning to a more familiar suspension set up which Ive been using throughout most of my time in the UK, so I feel Ill settle in fast. However, having worked his way through the field to eighth, Tom Neave was eventually able to secure the 2021 title. The second race of the British Superstock 1000 race took place Sunday afternoon in slightly cooler conditions over 22 laps. The National Superstock 1000 Championship is a support race for the British Superbike Championship, the superstock 1000 meaning that all the bikes have to be of a stock spec. Because of a late season start caused by the global pandemic, all races were run behind closed doors and the playoff was abolished. He obviously came very close to the title last year and were working hard to ensure we can put him at the sharp end of the grid next season and look to go one better. Michael Rutter (BMW S1000RR), -1.433 seconds, 1:32.031, 4. 2009 saw McConnell return to British Supersport and with much anticipation, taking three wins and the runner-up spot in the championship. Saturday, we had one qualifying session, which the conditions were perfect for. Read about our approach to external linking. I felt comfortable in all conditions and with a good start in the first race, I was able to get with the front group and convert it into a third place finish and podium. Images from Brands Hatch British Superbikes | Gallery A, Images from Donington BSB with a focus on the Aussies, Billy McConnell on Honda again for BSB Superstock Tilt, John McGuinness and the 2023 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP, Toparis on Macadam Yamaha YZF-R6 in BSB Supersport, Josh Brookes Interview | We cover lots of bases in this chat with Brookesy, Josh Waters completes perfect trifecta at Phillip Island, Harley-Davidson release 135-cubic-inch Screamin Eagle Crate Engine, Extended candid chat with Andrea Locatelli after #AUSWorldSBK. Oulton Park is such an undulating circuit, and it's really a handful around there, but with every lap I was feeling more and more comfortable. Taylor Mackenzie led for much of the race, but McConnell and Jordan Weaving were able to close him down and pass him in the final third of the race. Ben Currie completed the podium in third, with Jamie Perrin the first of the GP2 machines, ahead of Nesbitt and Law. MSVR does not endorse or warrant the content of external sites. British Supersport Championship is a support series to the British Superbike Championship (BSB). googletag.defineSlot('/14173571/970x250_New', [970,250], 'div-gpt-ad-1567032993772-0').addService(googletag.pubads()); Points are awarded to the top fifteen finishers. Bike Enquiries: Claire Fennell Tel: +44(1332) 819522 MotorSport Vision Racing/BSB Donington Park Circuit Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2BN 2023 BSB / MotorSport Vision Racing. Crusaders manager Stephen Baxter says his side are probably out of Irish Premiership title contention and leaders Larne are "in the box seat". But i'm taking nothing but positives away from this weekend. DIVERSI TEAM DEL BRITISH SUPERBIKE IN PISTA. Its an absolute dream come true, its not just a championship for me, but its a championship for the whole team, all my crew, everyone whos supported me and got behind me its been a hell of a year and the best season to win the title in, Im not just saying that as Ive won this year, its been unreal, the riders and the depth of field. Charlie Atkins won the opening British Junior Supersport race at Brands by a nose over Adon Davie and Joe Ellis. Farmer had agreed to ride for Morello Racing in the Superstock 1000cc series in the coming season but that agreement fell through for financial reasons. The Carrickfergus man previously won the Superstock 1000 title and British Supersport championship with the Moneymore-based TAS Racing squad, and claimed a raft of victories at the North West 200. "We spent quite a bit of time together last season when we were both riding for Buildbase Suzuki and he was helping put my tyre warmers on and helping in the garage.". Still trying to get himself "back to full strength", British Championship paddock regulars Morello Racing had agreed to back the Clogher native in the Superstock 1000cc series next season before unforeseen circumstances intervened.