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![Peter Hickman Buildbase BMW Motorrad - [picture credit: Ian Hopgood Photography.com]](https://www.crash.net/sites/default/files/hires/1185930.jpg?aspect_ratio=16:9)
Hickman to remain with Buildbase BMW
'I'm very pleased to be on board with the Buildbase BMW Motorrad team for the 2012 season. I'm confident we can go on to great things' - Peter Hickman
![Jon Kirkham Samsung Honda - [picture credit: Ian Hopgood Photography.com]](https://www.crash.net/sites/default/files/hires/1175990.jpg?aspect_ratio=16:9)
No change of fortune for battle-scarred Kirkham
'It was a difficult weekend but we can regroup and come out fighting again at Brands Hatch' - Jon Kirkham

Motostar: Catherine Green savours landmark podium
Catherine Green becomes the first female rider to claim a Motostar 125GP podium finish at Knockhill.
![Chris Walker Primo Bournemouth Kawasaki Racing - [picture credit: Ian Hopgood Photography.com]](https://www.crash.net/sites/default/files/hires/1175985.jpg?aspect_ratio=16:9)
Issues thwart brave Walker, broken heel for Hillier too
Chris Walker's brave efforts are halted by technical issues, while his team-mate James Hillier picks up his own broken heel after a race one fall.
![Michael Laverty Samsung Honda - [picture credit: Ian Hopgood Photography.com]](https://www.crash.net/sites/default/files/hires/1153178.jpg?aspect_ratio=16:9)
Laverty has reached 'turning point' in season
'Snetterton was the turning point for me and now I am looking forward to Knockhill where I need to maintain the momentum and score more strong points' - Michael Laverty
![STUART EASTON RAPID SOLICITORS KAWASAKI - [picture credit: Ian Hopgood Photography]](https://www.crash.net/sites/default/files/hires/1107198.jpg?aspect_ratio=16:9)
Battle-scarred Easton ruled out of home race
'To need another operation to have the metalwork in my hip taken out has come at a bad time but it has to be done' - Stuart Easton
![Josh Brookes Tyco Suzuki - [picture credit: Ian Hopgood Photography.com]](https://www.crash.net/sites/default/files/hires/1151405.jpg?aspect_ratio=16:9)
Brookes hopes to maintain record at Snetterton
'I love the track; I did a double win there in 2010 before the layout changed and last year I was on the podium when the circuit had its revamp' - Josh Brookes
![Jon Kirkham Samsung Honda - [picture credit: Ian Hopgood Photography.com]](https://www.crash.net/sites/default/files/hires/1140729.jpg?aspect_ratio=16:9)
Kirkham returns after 150mph Oulton crash
'The boys have been working flat out back at the team HQ in Louth ready for the Snetterton round and looking at what we can improve so we are all set' - Jon Kirkham
![Ian Lowry Padgetts Honda - [picture credit: Ian Hopgood Photography.com]](https://www.crash.net/sites/default/files/hires/1138371.jpg?aspect_ratio=16:9)
Lowry 'almost quit' after slumping to career low
'I was so close to knocking racing on the head last year; at the end of last season I was thinking about giving up racing altogether and going to work for my dad' - Ian Lowry
![Chris Walker Primo Bournemouth Kawasaki Racing - [picture credit: Ian Hopgood Photography.com]](https://www.crash.net/sites/default/files/hires/1140775.jpg?aspect_ratio=16:9)
Race winner Walker hails 'dream weekend'
'At the beginning of the season I felt we'd perform strongly so to get a win so early in the year is simply brilliant' - Chris Walker
![Shane Byrne Rapid Solicictors Kawasaki - [picture credit: Ian Hopgood Photography.com]](https://www.crash.net/sites/default/files/hires/1140789.jpg?aspect_ratio=16:9)
Byrne: 'I was having that one'
'I was controlling the first race but had no answer for Chris Walker when he came past but in race two, I was having that one' - Shane Byrne
![Jon Kirkham Samsung Honda - [picture credit: Ian Hopgood Photography.com]](https://www.crash.net/sites/default/files/hires/1138373.jpg?aspect_ratio=16:9)
Kirkham ruled out of Monday's races at Oulton Park
All I can say really is I am absolutely gutted to have ended the weekend like this... I just feel so disappointed for the whole of the Samsung Honda team' - Jon Kirkham

Hill, Haga sign-up for Suzuka 8 Hours
"I'm very proud and happy for YART to bring together the best of the best YZF-R1 riders as a 'dream team' for the Suzuka 8 Hours"
![Tommy Hill Swan Yamaha - [picture credit: Ian Hopgood Photography.com]](https://www.crash.net/sites/default/files/hires/1125227.jpg?aspect_ratio=16:9)
Hill: I can't believe I got robbed!
"I can't believe I got robbed on the last lap for the win" - Tommy Hill.
![Ian Lowry Padgetts Racing - [picture credit: Ian Hopgood Photography.com]](https://www.crash.net/sites/default/files/hires/1125072.jpg?aspect_ratio=16:9)
First win and series lead for delighted Lowry
Ian Lowry has moved to the top of the MCE British Superbike Championship standings after posting his maiden series victory at Thruxton.
![James Westmoreland Team WFR - [picture credit: Ian Hopgood Photography.com]](https://www.crash.net/sites/default/files/hires/1119569.jpg?aspect_ratio=16:9)
'No restart' rule: Official wording
The full official wording explaining the introduction of the 'no restart' rule.
![James Westmoreland Team WFR - [picture credit: Ian Hopgood Photography.com]](https://www.crash.net/sites/default/files/hires/1120919.jpg?aspect_ratio=16:9)
'No restart' rule enforced after Brands chaos
Following the cancellation of races at Brands Hatch, BSB organisers announce the reinforcement of a rule that prevents any rider from remounting their bike after a crash.

Ducati 848 Challenge: Marty Nutt recovering from neck injury
'It's a bitter blow for all of us, especially as it was all looking so good but that's racing for you, one minute you're up, the next you're down' - Billy Nutt

BSS: Kennedy revels in emotional triumph
'It was treacherous out there and I'm just delighted to bring the bike and myself home in one piece' - Jack Kennedy
![Stuart Easton Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki - [picture credit: Ian Hopgood Photography.com]](https://www.crash.net/sites/default/files/hires/1120930.jpg?aspect_ratio=16:9)
Race 2 cancelled on safety grounds
Slippery conditions and a contaminated track surface force race organisers to cancel the remainder of the Brands Hatch meeting, including the second BSB race.

MSS Bathams Kawasaki pair ready for new BSB era
MSS Bathams Kawasaki riders Michael Rutter and Peter Hickman look ahead to the start of the 2012 MCE British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch.

Laverty, Kirkham have high expectations
'Honda have confidence in me to do the job - it is good to be in the most successful team in the paddock' - Michael Laverty

BSS: Motorpoint on board as primary title sponsors
'With their recent Yamaha Superbike team association Motorpoint have already crafted a strong identity with the series and I'm sure this new partnership will elevate this even further' - Stuart Higgs
