Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, Suzuki's iconic GSX-R Superbike is dominating the new-look British Superbike Championship, with no less than three now filling the top six slots in the showdown phase of the coveted series. With current championship leader Tommy Hill the first to be confirmed for the showdown phase on his Worx Suzuki GSX-R1000, Relentless Suzuki by TAS racer Michael Laverty quickly joined the elite pack before teammate Alastair Seeley topped off the Japanese manufacturer's dream team.
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The Motorpoint Yamaha team is looking to recruit grid girls for the start of the 2011 British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch. The team, launched by the car supermarket giant, has made a big impression since it arrived in British Superbikes two years ago, and is now aiming to go one stage further with its new crop of riders - French wonder kid Loris Baz and 2010 British Supersport Runner-Up James Westmoreland. It is looking for volunteers to work alongside the riders at Brands Hatch on April 25.
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R&G Racing, the world’s number one manufacturer of motorcycle crash protection, has extended its sponsorship deal with the Samsung Crescent Suzuki British Superbike team. The British firm, the only crash protection provider to be recognised for discounts by insurance companies, invests heavily into racing each year to support the industry it loves and to aid with research and development of its products. The agreement with Samsung Crescent Racing in 2011 is the continuation of a successful partnership that narrowly missed out on the British Superbike championship under the guise of Worx Crescent Suzuki with Tommy Hill in 2010.
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The recent announcement that Moto Rapido Racing has signed up Jamie Poole to contest the 2011 Ducati 848 Challenge the provisional grid is now up to 22 riders, with still almost three months still to go before the first round. Clearly the Ducati 848 Challenge has captured the imagination of many riders and teams over the winter months as much for its unique combination of UK and overseas rounds as being an official support series for British Superbikes.
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Ducati 848 Challenge 2010 Championship winner Darren Fry has confirmed he will return to the series this year to defend his title. The likeable and laid-back Daventry man dominated last season’s championship notching up eight wins on his way to the title and is eager to hold on to his crown. Darren returns to the Championship, again supported by JHP Racing/Ducati Coventry, knowing that he will be in for a tough season in 2011:
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Feridax, the UK’s largest independent distributor and brand marketer into the motorcycle clothing and hard parts channels, today celebrate the imminent start of the 2011 MCE British Superbike Championship, with the launch of their ‘Joy Of Six’ promotion. Shoei UK has been heavily involved with the British Superbike Championship and has enjoyed major success dominating the winners' podium with the last five winners all wearing the global brands' top line helmets - and with current favourites Shakey Byrne and Kiyo wearing Shoei again in 2011 - it could be a sixth year in a row for another Shoei headline podium.
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Competition Closed ** Those generous bods at Pirelli must really like you guys as they have yet again offered a fantastic prize for the forthcoming British Superbike Championship round at Brands Hatch, for race day on the 25th you and a friend can get VIP parking and entry to the event along with entry to the exclusive MSV Hospitality area where you can have breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea and drinks included throughout the day! These amazing tickets are only available to win through Bikechatter and as always entry is completely free and simple so grab your chance!
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Associated with Kawasaki at key points during his hugely successful career, Chris Walker returns to the Japanese brand and the UK Superbike paddock for the 2011 season. British and World Superbike race winner, Walker will front a single rider team under the Pr1mo racing banner and has a brand new bike to master in the shape of the much praised Ninja ZX-10R. Not everything is new to the highly experienced Walker however, and the coming season sees him reunited with Kawasaki tuning expert, Ray Stringer, bringing decades of engine development experience to bear on a power-hungry race series.
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Metzeler celebrate a five year deal with the MCE British Superbike Championship as they increase their involvement in Superstock 1000, 600 and the Triumph Triple Challenge, plus an interactive Metzeler unit in the trade area. The Metzeler National Superstock series has seen fast, competitive racing on Metzeler Racetec Interact tyres with lap records tumbling throughout last season. Early signs in pre-season testing show that these times will continue to fall in both the 1000 and 600cc classes.
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Dainese has made two significant announcements that will see it increase its commitment to the UK motorcycle market. The Italian protective clothing company has reaffirmed its association with the Isle of Man TT races and launched a new partnership with the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship. Dainese will continue its relationship with the Isle of Man TT races for 2011 and 2012 in its capacity of Official Safety Partner. The agreement, which started three years ago, has led to dealer trips, VIP racer visits and the development of Guy Martin as a key member of the Dainese R&D team.
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