Ducati out of 2009 British Superbike Championship Ducati UK will not contest the 2009 British Superbike Championship after being unable to secure a team to defend their manufacturers crown. Ducati had a fantastic 2008, winning a number of titles with the 1098R: the British Superbike Championship with Airwaves Ducati and Shane Byrne; the Superbike... [Continue reading...]
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... [Continue reading...]
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... [Continue reading...]
British Superbikes Brands Hatch – HM Plant Honda
All four HM Plant Honda riders brought home podiums and points in the final round of the Bennetts British Superbike series at Brands Hatch. Leon Haslam battled the pain from a separated right clavicle, which was heavily strapped for both 30-lap Superbike races, and took fourth and second places in the two feature races. Meanwhile, team-mate Cal... [Continue reading...]