Byrne makes history at Brands.

Shane 'Shakey' Byrne made unique history at Brands Hatch today when he became the first ever British wild card rider to score a double victory when he added a thrilling race two win to his first ever World Superbike Championship triumph in front of another massive crowd.

The leader of the British Superbike Championship followed up an easy win in the opening leg with a harder fought victory in race two to outline his class and more importantly, show the series regulars he means business when he makes the jump to a full time berth in the world championship next season.

The Minster, Isle of Sheppey rider took the lead on lap eleven and had to fend off a concerted late challenge from fellow wild card John Reynolds on his Suzuki to claim another fantastic win, this time by a mere half a second but understandably, he was ecstatic with the performance of his career to date:

"This has to be one of the best days I can remember. I knew it would be hard but it was tougher than I expected, especially in race two but I'm absolutely made up. It was vitally important to do well and I'm glad the weather held out but this is going to stay with me for a long, long time" said Byrne who led home yet another all British rostrum.

Team boss Paul Bird was overjoyed at his rider's performances which he said ranked alongside the highlights of his own illustrious career

"Days don't come any better than this. This has got to be up there with the best and I'm so pleased for Shakey and the team as well. They all did a fantastic job under a lot of pressure and it just goes to show how good our team is at this level" said the Penrith poultry magnate.

[Pic credit: Double Red]