BSB News

Graeme Gowland has been forced to withdraw from the second round of the ViSK.com British Superbike Championship after breaking his collarbone in a qualifying crash at Oulton Park.

Leon Camier admits his Airwaves Yamaha R1 could struggle to match its rivals in terms of power during the latest ViSK.com British Superbike Championship at Oulton Park, but remains confident of a strong result.

Chris Burns has announced he is chasing an alternative ride in the British Superbike Championship after deciding to leave the STP-JHS Racing team.

Gary Mason is on the hunt for sponsorship money before the next ViSK.com British Superbike round at Oulton Park after damaging his World Superbike specification motor at Brands Hatch.

Chris Walker was able to recover from an early setback to score decent points on his ViSK.com British Superbike Championship debut at Brands Hatch.

James Ellison says he is more than happy to come away from his first event with the Airwaves Yamaha clutching fifth in the overall standings after an eventful weekend at Brands Hatch.

There were many people to come away from the opening round of the ViSK.com British Superbike Championship this weekend with a smile on their faces, although arguably the men owning the biggest grins were Sylvain Guintoli and Leon Camier following their victorious turns at Brands Hatch.

ViSK, a new bike insurance venture from Jonathan Palmer, has been announced as the title sponsor for the 2009 British Superbike Championship in association with Pirelli.

Rob McElnea is confident his expanded three-strong line-up is capable of challenging for this year's British Superbike Championship as the team enters the new season having never 'had so much to look forward to'.

Josh Brookes has been forced to withdraw from the opening round of the British Superbike Championship after being prevented from entering the country.

GSE Racing has unveiled its colours for the 2009 British Superbike season, just over a week before the opening round at Brands Hatch.

James Westmoreland, fourth in the 2008 Fuchs-Silkolene British Supersport Championship for Centurion Honda, has announced the formation of his own team for the 2009 season.

Triumph will continue to have factory representation in the Fuchs-Silkolene British Supersport Championship after TAG Racing announced its plans for a 2009 entry.

Having already spoken out to answer his critics [see separate story - click here ], Cal Crutchlow has re-affirmed his commitment to giving '100 per cent' out on-track in the Wor

GSE Racing has announced it will postpone its European testing schedule until after the first round of the British Superbike Championship next month.

Billy McConnell is setting his sights on the 2009 Fuchs-Silkolene British Supersport title as he kicked off his preparations for the new year with the Map Raceways Yamaha team.

The British Superbike Championship is set for another fiercely competitive season after unveiling a 30-strong starting grid, featuring British and International riders aboard machines produced by five manufacturers.

Rob Mac Racing began their preparations for the 2009 British Superbike Championship by conducting their first test of the year at Donington Park.

Josh Brookes has enjoyed his first outing with the HM Plant Honda team as he begins the countdown to his maiden British Superbike Championship campaign.

Dennis Hobbs will return to the Fuchs-Silkolene British Supersport grid in 2009 after concluding a deal to join race winners AIM Racing.

Ian Hutchinson has firmed up his road racing plans for 2009 after announcing a deal to ride a Padgett's Honda at the Isle of Man TT and North West 200.

The British Superbike Championship may have lost title sponsor Bennetts for 2009, but the British Supersport Championship has retained the backing of Fuchs-Silkolene.

British Superstock front runner Peter Hickman has become the latest person to commit to the 2009 British Superbike Cup.

The Croft circuit has lost its appeal against having to pay damages to three people who claim their lives have been affected by 'noise nuisance', leaving its future in jeopardy.