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Byrne: Family makes you faster, not slower!
Shane Byrne says having a family to support as a professional motorcycle racer makes you faster and he now aims to win to make his children proud over any personal accolades.

Updated British Superbike championship standings
2017 MCE British Superbike riders’ championship after round 8 of 12. The BSB Showdown comes into play at the end of round 9 with the top six riders moved to 500 points plus their Podium Points tally added on.

Hopkins frustrated by Thruxton tyre woes
John Hopkins says separate tyre problems in each race at Thruxton denied him the chance to challenge for a maiden podium in the 2017 MCE British Superbike championship.

Mark Fincham dies in National Superstock 1000 race
Pirelli National Superstock 1000 rider Mark Fincham has died following injuries sustained in an accident in a race at Thruxton, in a support race of the MCE British Superbike championship.

Confident Mossey out to break Byrne’s run
Despite suffering with an intermittent brake issue for the past two rounds, Luke Mossey says he heads to Thruxton in a co
Haslam returns to podium despite set-up struggles
Leon Haslam has returned to the MCE British Superbike championship podium despite being hampered by set-up issues.
Byrne goes clear with fastest ever lap of Brands Hatch GP
Shane Byrne is proving untouchable at Brands Hatch GP by taking out half a second on the chasing field with the fastest ever lap on two wheels.
'Non-stop' Haslam turns focus to Brands Hatch GP
Leon Haslam has combined injury recovery with intensive preparations for both the Suzuka 8 Hours and BSB's Brands Hatch GP round.
![Josh Brookes, Anvil Hire Yamaha, [Credit: Ian Hopgood]](https://www.crash.net/sites/default/files/original/AU1611188.jpg?aspect_ratio=16:9)
Brookes: I heard a v-twin and I thought here he is...
"It is just great to be back in the battle as I have so many fond memories as the best races of my career have been against this guy..."
Haslam out of Knockhill with cracked vertebrae and concussion
MCE British Superbike championship leader Leon Haslam has been ruled out of the Knockhill race weekend by his heavy FP1 high-side.
![Leon Haslam, JG Speedfit Kawasaki [Credit: Ian Hopgood]](https://www.crash.net/sites/default/files/original/AU1568684.jpg?aspect_ratio=16:9)
VIDEO: Haslam, Iddon, Irwin hospitalised after Knockhill crashes
Leon Haslam, Christian Iddon and Glenn Irwin all suffer injury in separate accidents during first free practice for BSB at Knockhill
![Josh Brookes, Anvil Hire Yamaha, [Credit: Ian Hopgood]](https://www.crash.net/sites/default/files/original/AU1570403.jpg?aspect_ratio=16:9)
Brookes gains guidance with 2015 BSB title-winning crew chief
Josh Brookes will have his 2015 MCE British Superbike title-winning crew chief Stuart Winton in his garage at the Knockhill.

Dixon guides BSB-spec RAF Reserves Kawasaki to ninth
Jake Dixon has impressed on his World Superbike debut as he guided the BSB-spec RAF Reserves Kawasaki to ninth place in race two at Donington Park.
![Jason O'Halloran, Honda Racing [Credit: Ian Hopgood]](https://www.crash.net/sites/default/files/original/AU1570408.jpg?aspect_ratio=16:9)
O'Halloran savours first podium for new Honda Fireblade
Jason O'Halloran says Honda's maiden podium for the new Fireblade is a 'great reward' for his team's early season developments.
![Leon Haslam, Shane Byrne, Luke Mossey [Credit: Ian Hopgood]](https://www.crash.net/sites/default/files/original/AU1570407.jpg?aspect_ratio=16:9)
Haslam, Ellison okay after Oulton Park collision
Leon Haslam and James Ellison have both walked away without serious injury after their dramatic crash in race two at Oulton Park.
Hopkins battles with broken foot for Moto Rapido Ducati
John Hopkins feels a double points finish is fair reward for Moto Rapido Ducati after battling through the pain barrier with a broken foot.
Byrne quietly confident with Be Wiser Ducati race pace
Shane Byrne says despite missing out on a front row start gains made with the Be Wiser Ducati from a new swingarm has stepped up his race pace.
Ellison demolishes lap record for Brands Hatch Indy pole
James Ellison has raised the bar at Brands Hatch Indy with a new lap record of 44.728s as he blitzed the competition on the McAMS Yamaha.
Ellison sets fastest ever lap at Brands Hatch Indy in FP1
James Ellison has set the fastest ever lap on two wheels around the Brands Hatch Indy circuit in FP1.
Byrne: No BSB titles won in the first round
Shane Byrne says he was disappointed to sit out of the opening round of the 2017 MCE British Superbike championship.
Shane Byrne misses BSB opener with concussion
Defending MCE British Superbike champion Shane Byrne has been ruled out of the opening round of the 2017 season at Donington Park.
Mick Whalley dies in Ducati Performance TriOptions Cup race
Ducati Performance TriOptions Cup rider Mick Whalley has died following injuries sustained in an accident during a race at Donington Park.
BSB qualifying cancellation sees Haslam on pole
Qualifying for the opening round of the 2017 MCE British Superbike championship has been canned after an extensive oil spill in a support race.
