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! 2021 Ducati Tri-Options Cup Champion Josh Day took the final victory of 2021 at Brands Hatch in a cut short encounter, with Chris Walker second and John McGuiness third. Zak Corderoy celebrated victory in the opening Junior Superstock race over Liam Delves and George Stanley. The 32-year-old was a championship contender right the way through 2018, just being pipped by Keith Farmer at the final round. 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. Asher Durham was third, with Talbot eventually finishing fourth. Optimum Bikes Racing steps up to Pirelli National Superstock 1000 Championship for 2022 with Brett Harran and Honda. 23 - 25 Sep. Donington Park. Read about our approach to external linking. Founded in 2018, the series races alongside the British Supersport Championship, although the two have separate classifications. I couldn't be doing what I'm doing without the support of my great friends and amazing sponsor, AJN Steelstock. 2017 British Superstock 1000 Champion, Danny Buchan, steps back up to a full-time superbike ride while Tommy Bridewell joins his former team manager, Martin Halsall, at the new Movuno.com Halsall Racing team. 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. Fending off a last lap challenge from Weaving, McConnell took the win by 0.043s. Round 1 - 2021 British Superstock 1000 Championship - Oulton Park. With neither rider able to break away, it was a four rider battle for the win as Johnston and Currie joined the fight. Lee Jackson UK Yamaha 93 9. The 22-year-old, who finished eighth in the Pirelli National Superstock 1000 championship this year, will join the newly-formed In House Developments Kawasaki team in BSB. Jack Kennedy was crowned the 2021 Quattro Group British Supersport Champion in fine style, with the Kawasaki rider taking the Sprint race victory by two seconds. 2008: Signed for the newly formed Ultimate Racing Team to contest the British Superstock 1000 Championship on a Yamaha R1. Tom Tunstall (BMW S1000RR), -57.582, 1:40.381, 7. The Supersport racing started in 1989 and is a class comprising 600cc Motorcycles that are allowed racing modifications and custom tuning. James Rispoli (Kaw ZX-10R), -34.666, 1:33.202, 10. 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. T ngy 11 n ngy 13 thng 3 ti ti Circuit of Navarra, British Superbike s i mt vi cc bi kim tra MSVR chnh thc u tin trc ma gii. "I've known Michael since I raced at the Sunflower Trophy meeting in 2010 and he told me to help myself to any of his fairings if I needed them and we have kept in touch. Trading places throughout the first half of the race, disaster would strike on lap six when Perie crashed out of the lead. Spazio anche a TAG Racing Honda con Hector Barbera ( nella foto d'apertura ), Padgett's Honda con il Campione Superstock 1000 in carica Tom Neave pi . }); 3. British Superstock 1000 Lewis Rollo tussling with Billy McConnell. Every rider lined up on an identical 'Cup' variation of the KTM RC390. 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. We look forward to lots of celebrations and successes with Billy over the 2019 season and It will be fantastic for Team OMG to be working with him.. MSVR does not endorse or warrant the content of external sites. He graduated to the British Superbike class for 2022 with a seat on Crowe Performance's BMW M1000 RR. It wasn't until 2000 that the Superstock 1000 category replaced the defunct 250cc category, with the Superstock 600 championship being the newest addition on the support series in 2008. The teams worked really hard all season so a big thanks to Blue Earth Construction and all the sponsors for making it all possible.. "I am very happy to be joining Astro-JJR and I believe as a team we can achieve great things in 2021," said Allingham. It's been a long off season but it was so nice to be back at a track! 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 years title runner-up Tom Neave. We believe that Billy is one of the most naturally talented riders in the paddock and by combining that ability with the genius of the crew around him, hes certain to be the rider to beat. Not all press releases are posted and Roadracingworld.com may reject press releases if the content is too heavy on commercial promotion with little or no news value or if the press release contains obvious errors. A rider has to finish the race to earn points. window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []}; The fastest 30 would then make the main race, while the riders from 30th to 54th would have a last chance qualifying race, with the top 8 finishers in this race would decide the final 8 spots at the rear of the grid. googletag.cmd.push(function() { Translated by Leila . I primi a riaccendere i motori sono stati Honda Racing UK (con il rientrante in squadra Andrew Irwin ed il riconfermato Tom Neave), ma non solo. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. We cant wait for the 2019 season to get underway so we can get back to having fun and winning races!. The Eglinton rider will join New Zealand's Shane Richardson at the team. 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 . The wins didnt stop there and going to his and the teams home round at Cadwell Park, he took the Pole Position and won the race, to then follow up with another win at Snetterton. Keith Farmer says renowned road racer Michael Dunlop is trying to help him piece together a deal to compete on . The owners of OMG are extremely excited to announce that Billy McConnell will be joining our team, riding our Superstock 1000 bike in 2019. Northern Ireland's David Allingham will race in the British Superstock 1000 championship in 2021 with Astro-JJR BMW. 2021 Round 1 - British Superstock 1000 - Oulton Park Hi Everyone, I hope you are all well in these strange times. British Superstock 1000: Race Results From Donington Park 2017, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. MCE British Superstock 1000 Championship Donington Park, England April 1, 2017 Race One. Championship Point Standings (After 2 races): A press release is promotional text issued by a rider, team, company or organization to inform All external sites will open in a new browser tab/window. googletag.cmd.push(function() { 4 0 obj I've won it before and believe if I ended up there I could have a good crack at doing so again.". Kiwi Damon Rees was 12th in a huge 42-rider STK1000 field The pace was fast in both qualifying sessions, and I took over half a second off my time from the Friday. 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. 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. 2017, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. Race One Results (Damp conditions, all on Pirelli tires): 1. DIVERSI TEAM DEL BRITISH SUPERBIKE IN PISTA. endobj It was an intense battel behind him for the remaining podium positions though, as Bradley Perie, Ben Currie and Lee Johnston trading places throughout the 12 lap race. The first session was dry with the second session being patchy damp conditions. 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. The previous two champions Kyle Ryde (2019) and Josh Owens (2018) raced for Team Kovara Projects RS Racing aboard Kalex machinery. The shortened eight lap race proved an epic battle with three riders fighting it out for the win. 3 0 obj Coming down to the final lap, Nixon was able to slice his way through the pack up to second, claiming a podium finish and the 2021 title. Id like to say a big thank you to all of my personal sponsors for their continued support. 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. 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 . However, luck changed in 2014, when McConnell, after years of hard graft and narrowly missing out on championship success, took the crown for Smiths Racing Triumph in British Supersport, after a season long battle with Alastair Seeley and Graeme Gowland. Mason Law (Kaw ZX-10R), -29.408, 1:32.755, 7. Ian Hutchinson (BMW S1000RR), -26.076, 1:32.100, 6. 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! 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 . 2009 saw McConnell return to British Supersport and with much anticipation, taking three wins and the runner-up spot in the championship. Because of a late season start caused by the global pandemic, all races were run behind closed doors and the playoff was abolished. I hope you are all well in these strange times. "Michael is giving me huge support and the name Dunlop certainly helps too. endobj Crossing the line in eighth place was enough for Tom to be crowned the 2021 Pirelli National Superstock Champion. 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. 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. I was really pleased with this position and was feeling really comfortable on the bike. The youngest Mackenzie is among several new faces to BSB alongside Kyle Ryde, Carl Phillips, Gino Rea, Sylvain Barrier and Mason Law. Not all press releases are posted and Roadracingworld.com may reject press releases if the content is too heavy on commercial promotion with little or no news value or if the press release contains obvious errors. Northern Ireland's David Allingham will race in the British Superstock 1000 championship in 2021 with Astro-JJR BMW, alongside Shane Richardson and Caolan Irwin. The bikes have prototype chassis like those used in Moto2 and use full-slick tyres (unlike Supersport), but their engines must adhere to Superstock600 regulations, with an output limit of 128hp. 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 second race of the British Superstock 1000 race took place Sunday afternoon in slightly cooler conditions over 22 laps. Its been a great end to whats been a really enjoyable season. Teams and riders [ edit] 30 Sep - 02 Oct. Brands Hatch. <>/Metadata 6506 0 R/ViewerPreferences 6507 0 R>> 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. The 2023 British Superbike Championship season is the 36th British Superbike Championship season. Last updated on 22 December 202022 December 2020.From the section Motorsport. 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 . OMG Racing Suzuki are excited to announce that they will continue in the National Superstock 1000 championship in 2019 with 2018 runner-up, Billy McConnell. }''o]P_^]~OOw?O_~=={} The Suzuki was feeling really good. googletag.pubads().set('adsense_background_color', '#000'); On the restart, Currie scorched into the lead, with Law and Johnston in close contention, while Kennedy sliced his way through from the back of the grid. Charlie Atkins won the opening British Junior Supersport race at Brands by a nose over Adon Davie and Joe Ellis. 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. The series gave equal opportunity and level playing field for emerging talent across eight events incorporating 20 points-scoring races. 2023 BSB / MotorSport Vision Racing. I am really stoked with a top 10 finish at the first round of the year! In 2015 at the Snetterton Circuit, Thomas Strudwick became the youngest ever rider to win a British Championship Race at 13 years, 247 days beating previous record holder Kyle Ryde. Richard Cooper (Suz GSX-R1000), -0.046 second, 1:31.862, 3. Former MCE BSB rider Steve Plater was the Series ambassador. The 2020 British Superbike Championship season was the 33rd British Superbike Championship season. Last year I came runner up and this year Im looking to go one step better with OMG. 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. Farmer won the British Superstock 1000 title with the TAS Racing team in 2018. Irish trio Amy Broadhurst, Kellie Harrington and Christina Desmond have all win gold at the 74th Strandja Memorial Tournament in Bulgaria. We are 60-70% of the way there with it.". McConnell then carried his success up to British Superbikes with the team, where he and they achieved their first British Superbike podium. For their part, Morello Racing would have been chasing a third Superstock 1000 crown in 2021, having won the title with Farmer's compatriot Josh Elliott in 2015 and Essex competitor Danny Buchan in 2017. 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. Farmer won the British Superstock 1000 title for the Tyco BMW team in 2018. MCNews covers all areas of interest for the motorcycling public including news, reviews and comprehensive racing coverage. "People have told me that they can put a bike beneath me but I would have to run it myself but if I had the choice I would prefer that it be the other way round. googletag.defineSlot('/14173571/970x250_New', [970,250], 'div-gpt-ad-1567032993772-0').addService(googletag.pubads()); OMG Racing Suzuki will look to begin the 2019 National Superstock 1000 championship in the only way they know how. HEL British Junior Supersport R&G British Talent Cup Marshals Documents Pirelli National Superstock Championship Contact Us For further information please contact Claire Fennell: Tel+44(1332) 819522 Emailbsb@msvracing.co.uk Documents 2023 Technical Regulationsclick here 2023 MCRCB Authorised Parts List v1.3click here endobj stream Brayden Elliott (Yam YZF-R1), -80.984, 1:39.889, 1. MCNEWS.COM.AU is a specialist on-line resource that provides motorcycle news for motorcyclists. It was Jack Kennedy who led the way at the end of the opening lap, but the 2021 Champion faced stiff competition from Bradley Perie, who moved into the lead on lap three. Farmer is a four-time British champion, including successes in the Superstock 1000cc series in 2012 and 2018, and a Supersport championship triumph in 2017. Steve Brogan UK Honda 273 8 2. googletag.enableServices(); <> 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. Billy McConnell ensured the 2021 Pirelli National Superstock title came down to the final lap, taking victory in the final race of the year. 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. 27 - 29 Aug. Snetterton. "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. googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest(); Fraser Rogers (Kaw ZX-10R), -55.203, 1:38.404, 6. The M in OMG Greg McPhail is also delighted with the signing of McConnell, who is a fans favourite within the British Superbike racing paddock. I was able to regroup and pick up a place or two back in the next few laps. I always enjoy racing at Brands Hatch and straightaway on Friday, I felt really good on the bike and posted some good lap times. 2023 BSB / MotorSport Vision Racing. I had gone through my riding in my head and knew we could improve more today. Luke Hedger (Apr RSV4), -41.381, 1:33.370. googletag.pubads().set('adsense_background_color', '#000'); Crusaders manager Stephen Baxter says his side are probably out of Irish Premiership title contention and leaders Larne are "in the box seat". Peter Hickman UK Yamaha 125 4. But i'm taking nothing but positives away from this weekend. 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 years title runner-up Tom Neave. Adrian Coates UK Yamaha 102 7. We had the first round of the Championship over the weekend, at Oulton Park in Chesire. 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Last updated on 13 January 202113 January 2021.From the section Northern Ireland. Team principal Paul Curran is also excited at the prospect of working with Billy McConnell in 2019, with both parties experienced in winning races with Suzuki. <> The first 4-5 laps I got a bit beat up and dropped down to 11th, and lost a little rhythm. "I can't wait to enjoy some quality time off with my family and start fresh in the new year onboard the BMW S 1000 RR.". 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). He night have only finished eighth in the final encounter but that was still enough for Tom Neave to be crowned the 2021 Pirelli National Superstock Champions with the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP by a slender five-points over Billy McConnell. By this stage I had lost the group in front of us but managed to string some good laps together to keep my position for the rest of the way through the race, to cross the finish line in 7th position. Ben Currie completed the podium in third, with Jamie Perrin the first of the GP2 machines, ahead of Nesbitt and Law. 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. Coming down to the final corner of the final lap, Davie was able to win the drag to the line, beating Ash Barnes by just 0.077s. 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. 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. 09 - 11 Sep. Oulton Park. Wright secured the title with 3 races to spare following 11 wins from 15 completed races and a total of 298 points.[57]. "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.". Ireland remain on track for a Grand Slam despite a patchy and unconvincing performance in a 34-20 win over Italy in Rome. 1 0 obj British Supersport Championship is a support series to the British Superbike Championship (BSB). Boothy #80 - British Superstock 1000 Championship rider Jon Kirkham UK Yamaha 215 3 3. Allingham, 25, has previously competed in the British Superbike Championship and British Supersport Championship. 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 to have news value, may be placed on roadracingworld.com as a service to our readers. Alastair Seeley UK-N.Ireland Yamaha 108 5. Ben Wilson UK Yamaha 103 6. 2 0 obj The British Motostar Championship was a support race for the British Superbike Championship, this class developed from the defunct 125cc category. "If we can do that Michael will be a big part of looking after the bike. It has been an action-packed day for the Honda Racing team at Donington Park for the penultimate round of the 2020 Bennetts British Superbike Championship, after heavy rain yesterday saw the. Ex British Superbike Champion Chris Walker took a dominant victory in the opening Ducati TriOptions Cup over Craig Neve and John McGuinness. With OMG Racing now preparing for the 2019 championship charge with testing, you can follow the teams progress in the build up to their second season across all their social media channels! Points are awarded to the top fifteen finishers. "While Superstock 1000 would be my first choice to compete in I'd be open to a ride in Supersport too. It was a tense race behind however as Nixon and title rival Joe Talbot followed each other closely. A press release is not an article written by Roadracingworld.com staffers. 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. In 2011, 2012 and 2013, the charismatic and popular Australian finished 3rd on all three occasions, accumulating ten further victories across the seasons. Ireland remain on track for a Grand Slam despite a patchy and unconvincing performance in a 34-20 win over Italy in Rome. It was Walker who made the best of starts, grabbing the holeshot from Day and Craig Neve, but as they crossed the line to end the opening lap it was Day who regained top spot. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Round 1 Race Report from the opening round of the British Superstock 1000 Championship, at Oulton Park. The 2016 KTM British Junior Cup was won by 15 year old Aaron Wright from Northern Ireland. googletag.enableServices(); This year's field looks set to be one of the most deeply filled class of great riders for a very long time. 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. Michael Rutter (BMW S1000RR), -25.225, 1:34.283, 4. I hadn't lined up on a grid for a race since the final round last year, in October, so I was buzzing to get going! Read about our approach to external linking. 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. Chrissy Rouse (BMW S1000RR), -44.615, 1:38.062, 5. 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.