BSB News

As the Bennetts British Superbike Championship rushes to a dramatic climax even James Toseland can't keep away.

Welshman, Ian Lougher is hoping to add to his tally of Ulster Grand Prix wins next weekend as he takes to the fastest pure road racing circuit in the world.

Now that the three week break in the BSB season is over, the Rizla Suzuki team are getting ready to race at Croft this coming weekend for round ten of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship.

Peter Hickman has parted company with Hawk Colchester Kawasaki in the British Superbike Championship in a move that sees the return of James Haydon to the BSB fold.

The funeral for Bennetts British Superbike Championship rider, Ollie Bridewell will take place in one week time, with the ceremony scheduled, as expected, for Wednesday, August 1 at 12.00 noon.

Despite still being far from 100 per cent, Michael Rutter was able to bring home a top ten finish from the latest rounds of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Mallory Park.

The sheer volume of standing water in the run-off areas of the circuit meant that any competitive riding was ruled out by the organisers - the Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board (MCRCB).

"Mallory Park will be a battleground!" he said, "This small 1-mile bowl always brings the boxing gloves out for most riders, and the fans get to see probably the fiercest battle they see all year."

Bennetts British Superbike Championship rider Ollie Bridewell has died following an accident during the first free practice session for the latest rounds of the season at Mallory Park.

Team NB team manager Norris Farrow has admitted that his squad is in shock following the death of Ollie Bridewell during testing at Mallory Park.

Both Kiyo and his team-mate Jonathan Rea had similar crashes at the exact same spot - the exit of Druids. As can be seen from this graphic image, reigning champion Kiyo was lucky to walk away unscathed.

James Westmoreland was second fastest, despite heading the timesheets for most of the session, and Joe Dickinson on the Trucklinks Racing Honda just had the edge over fourth-quickest John McGuinness on the Padgetts Honda.

Camier has been brought in to take over from Wright who has left the team under amicable terms. He has been racing in the 2007 GSX-R European Cup which is a one make championship aimed at highlighting young talent on the European stage.

Kennaugh joined Virgin Media Optoma Loans Yamaha for round 4 at Oulton Park at the beginning of May. During his short spell with the team, he collected four point scoring finishes in his last five races on board the Virgin Yamaha.

Former BSB championship contender Emmett had been due to ride the team's Ducati 1098 Superstock machine, but was promoted to the Superbike seat when Thomas injured his ribs during free practice. Emmett went on to finish ninth in both of Sunday's wet races.

Due to that incident, the following action has been taken - as stated in a Judicial Bulletin issued by Race Control...

Following on from his maiden win at Mondello Park in Ireland the Ulsterman lapped in 48.429secs, already under the lap record set last year by Shane Byrne at 48.474secs. Second fastest was his team-mate and championship leader Ryuichi Kiyonari who was just 0.072secs off his time.

Quashing rumours that Neil Hodgson will be taking his Rizla Suzuki ride, Chris Walker is squaring up to the challenge of Knockhill this coming weekend for round seven of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship.

The HM Plant Honda rider had qualified on pole position, but finished Sunday's opening race, won by Leon Haslam, back in a fourth place.

The incident occurred at the Daly's Drift section of the circuit and involved Sanders, Steven Neate and Jamie Hamilton. Initial evidence shows that Sanders fell from his machine then, once on his feet, was struck by following riders - sustaining critical head and chest injuries.

Dennis Hobbs on the Padgetts Honda has taken a well earned race win at Mondello Park at round six of the Maxxis British Supersport Championship. Second place was taken by Jamie Robinson on the Margal/Bykerbabe Honda and third place went to Ulsterman Ian Lowry on the Relentless Suzuki.

Championship leader, Ryuichi Kiyonari headed the time sheets on his HM Plant Honda during first free practice for the sixth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Mondello Park in Ireland.

Lloyds British has taken an equity share in Jentin Racing and the team will complete the remainder of the 2007 British Superbike Season as 'Jentin Racing / Lloyds British'.

Isilon MSS Discovery Kawasaki's Michael Rutter has been declared not fit to race at round six of the Bennetts British Superbike championship this weekend at Mondello Park.