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Burns gets IDM Superbike call up
Chris Burns has confirmed he is destined to return to motorcycle action as the replacement for Martin Bauer in the IDM German Superbike Championship.

Guintoli out for 'longer than first anticipated'
Sylvain Guintoli could be sidelined for longer than originally anticipated after it was confirmed a further operation will be required on his broken leg.

Suspended ban for Brookes
Josh Brookes has been handed a suspended one race ban after further investigations revealed a mechanical problem was not to blame for the accident that would see Sylvain Guintoli break his leg.

Camier ups advantage despite set backs
Leon Camier has extended his lead in the ViSK.com British Superbike Championship standings despite having a fourth victory of the season tempered by technical issues at Donington Park.

Guintoli suffers broken leg at Donington
Championship chaser Sylvain Guintoli was forced to miss the first ViSK.com British Superbike race at Donington Park - and now faces a spell on the sidelines - after colliding with Joshua Brookes on the ride up to the grid.

Laverty unharmed after Oulton shunt
John Laverty was left on the sidelines for the two ViSK.com British Superbike Championship races at Oulton Park after an accident left him with concussion.

Gowland out with broken collarbone
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.

Camier confident despite power concern
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.

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

Mason: We need cash to repair WSBK motor
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.

Walker marks BSB return with points
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.

Ellison delighted with Airwaves debut
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.

Brands Hatch: BSB Championship standings
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 announced as BSB title partner
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.

McElnea: We've never had so much to look forward to
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'.

Visa issues rule out Brookes for Brands
Josh Brookes has been forced to withdraw from the opening round of the British Superbike Championship after being prevented from entering the country.

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

BSS: Westmoreland starts own team.
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.

BSS: TAG enter with Triumph backing
Triumph will continue to have factory representation in the Fuchs-Silkolene British Supersport Championship after TAG Racing announced its plans for a 2009 entry.
WSS: Crutchlow: I always give 100 per cent
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 forced to delay European test plans
GSE Racing has announced it will postpone its European testing schedule until after the first round of the British Superbike Championship next month.

BSS: McConnell enjoys first Raceways outing
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.

BSB announces 30-strong 2009 line-up.
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 trio: Amazing, awesome, unbelievable!
Rob Mac Racing began their preparations for the 2009 British Superbike Championship by conducting their first test of the year at Donington Park.