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2009 British Superbike Calendar Revealed

2009 British Superbike schedule released There is a new, exciting look about the 2009 British Superbike calendar announced today by the series promoters and organisers MotorSport Vision, which takes place across twelve events at ten leading UK circuits. The action, which sees the GSE team defending their crown with riders Leon Camier and James Ellison onboard factory-backed [...]

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Kawasaki Motors UK Confirm 2009 British Superbike Plans

Having worked with the Essex based MSS team for some years, Kawasaki Motors UK has announced a racing partnership for the 2009 Superbike season under the banner of MSS Colchester Kawasaki. The new team, which has the existing MSS racing organisation at its core, is a joint venture between the Nick Morgan run enterprise and Colchester [...]

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Harley Davidson Launch One Make XR1200 Race Series

Harley Davidson XR1200 Series to support 2009 BSB Championship A Harley Davidson XR1200 one make series has been launched as part of the BSB championship weekends in 2009. The newest manufacturer to be a part of the growing British Superbike Championship is expecting valuable support from its 35-strong dealer network to ensure season-long full grids in the [...]

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Michael Rutter Sacked By North West 200 Ducati Team

Michael Rutter sensationally dropped by NW 200 Ducati BSB Team Michael Rutter has been pushed out of the British Superbike Limelight after being ditched by his 2008 team, North West 200 Ducati. Rutter looked to be the favourite to continue his partnership with the North West 200 team that’ll be run by Alistair Kennedy next season. But instead [...]

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Guintoli Completes First Test For Cresent Suzuki

New Crescent Suzuki British Superbike signing Sylvain Guintoli completed a successful first test on the 2008 GSX-R1000 at Brands Hatch recently, declaring Suzuki’s Superbike an ‘impressive package.’ The 26-year-old Frenchman - who only finished racing in MotoGP last month - completed 88 laps around the Brands Hatch Indy circuit, getting used [...]

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Relentless TAS Suzuki BSB Team Sign Ian Lowry For 2009

Ian Lowry has been announced as part of the Relentless TAS Suzuki team for the 2009 British Superbike championship, racing alongside Atsushi Watanabe. The 22-year-old Northern Irishman makes the step up after three years with Relentless Suzuki in the British Supersport class. Lowry said: “I am delighted to have been given the opportunity, not only to stay [...]

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HM Plant Honda Announces 2009 British Superbike Team

HM Plant Honda 2009 British Superbike line up announced HM Plant Honda is pleased to announce its rider line-up for the 2009 British Superbike Championship with Glen Richards and Josh Brookes competing in the Superbike class, Steve Brogan looking to retain his title in the British Superstock championship and Steve Plater aiming for [...]

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Eurosport Extends British Superbike TV Deal

Eurosport extends broadcast rights for BSB Eurosport will broadcast the British Superbike Championship (BSB) for a further two seasons after renewing its exclusive live rights deal with MotorSport Vision this week. The digital sports channel had the exclusive live rights to the 12-round BSB championship in 2008 and used the series to develop British Eurosport 2 in [...]

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Victory For Tom Sykes At The Race Of The Year

Tom Sykes wins race of the year! Tom Sykes has finished his season on a high by taking pole position, race win and the lap record today at Mallory Park during the Race of the Year. Sykes and his superfast Rizla Suzuki headed free practice, qualifying and continued in that vein with a dominant win. The race [...]

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Ellison To Partner Camier At GSE Racing In 2009

Current champions GSE Racing will look to secure a record fifth British Superbike title in 2009 with riders James Ellison and Leon Camier aboard the all new Yamaha YZF-R1. Leon joined GSE Racing for the 2008 season, scoring a total of three wins and a further five podium places on his way to 5th in the [...]

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