BSB News

'With John Simpson and Tom Weeden we believe we have two excellent riders who can carry us to the forefront in both of the championships we're contesting' - Paul Jinks

'I'll have Shakey Byrne and Stuart Easton to help me out. They're going to have a test on my bike and give me some feedback, so I have plenty of help' - Keith Farmer

'Last year took me by surprise if I'm honest because I was really only hoping to try and score points and I wasn't expecting to be able to do the full series' - Keith Farmer

'It was a great test for everyone involved and coming away from Almeria loving the bike and the team is a pretty positive start I'd say' - Jack Kennedy

Moto Rapido's new Ducati 1199 Panigale colour scheme will adopt a Ducati-red and Saudi Arabian-green inspired livery.

Robert Fearnall, former boss of Donington Park racing circuit, has died aged 57.

A series of important confirmations sees the 2012 MCE British Superbike Championship grid swell to 31 riders, with just two seats left to be filled.

Moto Rapido and Jentin Doodson take delivery of the Ducati 1199 Panigales they will be racing in the 2012 MCE British Superbike Championship.

'The extended area of run-off at the ultra fast Chris Curve section makes a significant difference to the safety of both riders and drivers' - Niall Mackenzie

"With people making comparisons to Casey Stoner we were surprised when no offers for a ride or sponsors came for 2012"

'I want to make the best of the testing time to properly change my style to suit the 'thousand' and make small steps towards becoming competitive in a very tough class' - Josh Elliott

"With factory built Panigales, plus backing from Ducati and John Hackett we have built strong foundations for 2012 and the future" - Tom Tunstall.

Anthony West to BSB with Supersonic Racing

Noriyuki Haga rides through the flames at Oulton Park BSB in 2004.

WSS race winner Luca Scassa and Ian Lowry will front Padgetts Honda's comeback MCE British Superbike Championship campaign in 2012.

Noriyuki Haga will ride in the 2012 MCE British Superbike Championship after his deal with Swan Yamaha is officially confirmed.

Sam Warren stays with Seton Yamaha for 2012 BSS season.

"I have had some offers to ride BSB, AMA, IDM and endurance racing... I'm just looking for the best way to go, and a team that can win!" - Anthony West.

Marino will be competing on British soil for the first time, while Laverty will be making his return from injury.

'The BMW has absolutely dominated Superstock for two years and the Buildbase BMW Motorrad team have put together an incredible bike' - Howie Mainwaring

Dan Cheevers (pictured on the right of Chris Walker) has been remanded in custody after being charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine

'I'm not sure that a 200bhp motorbike with no traction control or form of electronic control is the wisest move in the world, but we'll see at Brands Hatch I guess' - Nick Morgan

'We had an enjoyable 2011 which included our first podium finishes in the main class and we can only move forward again now' - Ian Woollacott

BSB top guns are stars of eagerly anticipated film documentary