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STK1000: Mainwaring joins Buildbase BMW
'The BMW has absolutely dominated Superstock for two years and the Buildbase BMW Motorrad team have put together an incredible bike' - Howie Mainwaring

Ex-BSB team manager on drugs charge
Dan Cheevers (pictured on the right of Chris Walker) has been remanded in custody after being charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine

Morgan sceptical over new BSB rules
'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
![Tommy Bridewell - Tyco Honda [pic credit: Ian Hopgood]](https://www.crash.net/sites/default/files/hires/948196.jpg?aspect_ratio=16:9)
Quay Garage Racing returns for BSB assault
'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

I, Superbiker 2 set for nationwide release
BSB top guns are stars of eagerly anticipated film documentary

Quigley completes GBmoto Honda line-up
GBmoto Honda confirms its full rider line-up for the 2012 British Superbike Championship, with Luke Quigley joining Tristan Palmer in the team.

Symmons: No change to Pro-Test schedule
Pre-season shakedown will go ahead as planned in March

Dunlop hopeful of 125GP challenge
'I did the first few rounds of the British championship last year and was lying third in the championship at one point, so hopefully I'll can get some strong results' - William Dunlop

Taylor Mackenzie leaves GP for Supersport
"I must admit I'm happy that Taylor's on a Yamaha - it will suit the way he rides" - Niall Mackenzie.
![Michael Laverty - Swan Yamaha [pic credit: Ian Hopgood]](https://www.crash.net/sites/default/files/hires/942423.jpg?aspect_ratio=16:9)
Laverty: Mistakes ruined title bid
"Ultimately I made too many mistakes to become BSB champion for 2011 but I was the fastest rider over the last quarter of the season" - Michael Laverty

Ian Hutchinson joins Hill for BSB assault
Ian Hutchinson will make his first BSB appearance in five years when he lines up alongside Tommy Hill on the Swan Yamaha in 2012.

Hill to defend BSB title with Swan Yamaha
The British rider will try and defend his title as BSB embarks on a new era with altered regulations.
![Chris Walker - Pr1mo Kawasaki [pic credit: Ian Hopgood]](https://www.crash.net/sites/default/files/hires/924758.jpg?aspect_ratio=16:9)
Walker dropped by Pr1mo Bournemouth
Pr1mo Bournemouth Kawasaki confirms a revised rider line-up of Joe Burns and James Hillier, leaving 20-time race winner Chris Walker without a ride.
![Jon Kirkham - Samsung Crescent Suzuki [pic credit: Ian Hopgood]](https://www.crash.net/sites/default/files/hires/942409.jpg?aspect_ratio=16:9)
BSB Rider of the Year vote: 6th
You vote Jon Kirkham sixth in Crash.net's BSB Rider of the Year poll.

Peter Hickman: Forgotten star of 2011?
"I'm only a couple of years younger than them... I could do this!" - Peter Hickman.

Rob Mac Racing to skip 2012 BSB season
Rob Mac Racing/Motorpoint Yamaha reveals it is taking a sabbatical from the British Superbike Championship, but plans a return in 2013.

Splitlath, Hawk firm 2012 BSB places
Splitlath Redmond Aprilia and Hawk BMW will feature a two-rider entry in the 2012 British Superbike Championship.

BSB explains Croft loss
"The simple fact is that Croft was offered a 2012 round sadly for them they are working under extremely tough operating conditions..."

Rapid Solicitors announced as PBM title sponsor
"This isn't merely a jolly for me; we need clients to appreciate our investment in the sport by using our services. We need to be in the news and results put you there."

TAS Racing to continue with Suzuki GB backing
TAS Racing announces it will be on the 2012 MCE British Superbike Championship grid with two bikes, Suzuki GB backing and possibly a new sponsor.

Hopkins hospitalised by infection
John Hopkins is recovering after undergoing surgery on his injured hand once again, the American having contracted a serious infection.

Bishopscourt aiming for BSB round
"I think the fans would turn out in their thousands if we had a BSB race here and hopefully we can make it happen."

HM Plant Honda, Kiyonari to part ways
The Japanese rider has endured a poor 2011 season having won the BSB title with HM Plant Honda in 2006, 2007 and 2010.

Final 2011 BSB Championship standings
The 2011 MCE British Superbike Championship standings after 12 rounds, including three title showdown rounds.