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Update : Yamaha Issue Statement on OMG Racing

April 1, 2025 by TomBoyNI

Update : Yamaha Issue Statement on OMG Racing :

Yamaha Racing have responded to the OMG Racing news that they will not be competing in this years’ British Superbike Championship.

The Press Release reads as follows :

Yamaha Motor UK Statement: OMG Racing

OMG Racing, Yamaha Motor UK’s Supported Team in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship, have today confirmed they will withdraw from the championship effective immediately for unforeseen commercial reasons.

Yamaha Motor UK would like to thank Alan Gardner and the OMG team for their hard work and efforts representing Yamaha to a high standard, not only over the 2024 season, but in the two seasons prior to that. In their time with Yamaha in BSB, OMG Racing have achieved vast levels of success, including taking Yamaha to championship victory in both 2022 with Bradley Ray and Kyle Ryde in 2024.

Yamaha Motor UK are in conversation with BSB promoter MSVR about the options and position in regard to the 2025 season.

OMG Racing Quit BSB

April 1, 2025 by TomBoyNI

OMG Racing Quit BSB :

OMG Racing UK (the factory supported Yamaha Team) have announced today that they will not be competing in the 2025 B fit ish Superbikes Championship.

A Press Release issued by the Team reads as follows :

”Official Statement from OMG Racing – Tuesday 1st April 2025. Unfortunately this is not an April Fools.

OMG Racing are deeply saddened to announce that due to significant commercial circumstances beyond our control, the reigning Champions will no longer be competing in the 2025 Bennetts British Superbike Championship.

8Ten Racing Team Announced

February 26, 2025 by TomBoyNI

8Ten Racing Team Announced :

8Ten Racing Team announced their arrival to the BSB and Road Racing Paddocks today via a Facebook Post.

BMW MOTORRAD UK ANNOUNCE NEW TEAM 8TEN RACING WITH HICKMAN AND TODD

The BMW Motorrad UK motorsports lineup for the 2025 Bennetts British Superbike Championship and Road Racing campaign has been bolstered, as new team 8TEN Racing will receive full BMW Motorrad Motorsport support through riders Peter Hickman and Davey Todd.

8TEN Racing, named after the Isle of Man TT start numbers of Davey and Peter respectively, is set to compete across the Bennetts British Superbike Championship, North West 200, and Isle of Man TT races in 2025.

The restructure by BMW Motorrad UK has provided the opportunity for a new team to be formed, with an innovative setup where the team will be co-owned by the riders.

Rider and co-owner Hickman commented: “The opportunity provided by BMW Motorrad UK to co-own and run 8TEN Racing alongside Davey is an exciting concept, and having run my own team across other classes, the insight and experience I have gained over the last few years should put us in good stead to be competitive. We know the M 1000 RR very well which will allow some continuity, we’ll be looking to continue our success on the roads, and relish the challenge of being competitive in the British Superbike Championship.”

FHO Racing and Josh Brookes Part Ways (2024)

October 18, 2024 by TomBoyNI

FHO Racing and Josh Brookes Part Ways (2024) :

FHO Racing and Josh Brookes have ended their two year partnership as of the end of this year’s BSB Season.

The split was announced on Facebook by the Team and a mere 14 minutes later confirmed by Josh Brookes on his social media. Faye Ho subsequently added her own message to the FHO Team Page and all of it was exceptionally professional and friendly. Not that you would expect anything else from the FHO Setup.

FHO Racing : 14/10/2024 :

“All good things must come to an end. That’s why they’re called good things – otherwise they’re just ordinary” (Joyce Rachelle) Josh Brookes, what can we say other than thank you! Thank you for all the memories, your hard work and dedication over the past two years. It’s been an absolute blast and a pleasure having you on the team Good luck for your next chapter It’s not goodbye, it’s a see you soon

Alastair Seeley Secures Team for 2024 Season

April 17, 2024April 12, 2024 by TomBoyNI

Alastair Seeley Secures Team for 2024 Season :

Alastair Seeley has announced via a Facebook Post that he has secured a ride for the 2024 BSB Season with Binch Pro Racing.

This will hopefully mean we get to see the Wee Wizard also compete at the 2024 North West 200, an event where his reputations speaks for itself.

Turning up the heat in The Quattro Group British Supersport Championship

The unforeseen and unfortunate injury to our good friend Zak Corderoy has presented an opportunity for both Binch Racing and Alastair to work together.

Both parties are extremely excited about what this new partnership can achieve. Alastair’s record on the track racing quality machinery speaks for itself. We are extremely keen to get back to our winning ways and we have put a huge amount of effort over the winter to make sure our Yamaha R6’s are ready to battle at the sharp end.

David Binch : It is with great expectation and a tinge of sadness that I have signed Alastair for our upcoming 2024 Supersport campaign. Sadness that Zak’s injury has precluded him from challenging in 2024 but great expectation that Alastair is a proven winner on a Yamaha and we sure do like to fight for those wins.

Paul Bird (1967-2023)

September 2, 2023 by TomBoyNI

Paul Bird (1967-2023) :

The Bennetts British Superbike Championship is deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Paul Bird, the Team Owner of Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM), the series’ most successful team.

Paul Bird died earlier today (01/09/2023) at the age of 56 following a short time in hospital with illness. Paul’s family are requesting privacy during this time.

MSVR Statement : Chrissy Rouse

October 6, 2022 by TomBoyNI

BSB have issued a statement regarding the death of Chrissy Rouse.

I would like to pass on my thoughts and prayers also to Chrissy’s family, friends and team. Rest in Peace.

Following an accident during Bennetts British Superbike Championship race three at Donington Park (on Sunday 2 October 2022), competitor Chrissy Rouse crashed heavily on the opening lap of the race and was unavoidably struck by an immediately following rider. He sustained a significant head injury.

The race was stopped and he was treated immediately trackside by the BSB Medical Team before being transferred to the circuit medical centre.

He was stabilised and put in a medically induced coma at the medical centre before being transferred to Queens Medical Centre/University Hospital, Nottingham for further assessment and treatment. He underwent an emergency neurosurgical procedure shortly after admission.

It is with great regret that we have to announce that Chrissy Rouse aged 26, from Newcastle upon Tyne, has succumbed to his injuries, and passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family in hospital earlier this afternoon.

On behalf of Chrissy’s family they wish to convey their deep appreciation for the support and well wishes that they have received in recent days. As well they wish to thank all the attending marshals and medical services who provided such skill and care attending to Chrissy. The family also ask for privacy at this difficult time as they attempt to deal with their devastating loss.

MSVR is now working with the Coroner, Police and the Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board in order to investigate the full circumstances of this tragic accident.

Our deepest condolences are extended to Chrissy’s family, friends and team members.

Issued at 18:30 on Thursday 6 October 2022

2022 BSB Calendar :

September 29, 2021 by TomBoyNI

The 2022 BSB Calendar has been added to the TBNI.Blog Road Racing Calendar.

As the popularity of the iCal Calendar grows I have been asked if it would be possible to add other events to it, mainly BSB, World Superbikes and Moto GP.

So first up is the 2022 Bennett’s British Superbike Calendar. It is live now on the iCal if you haven’t already you really should subscribe to it.

Full details on how to subscribe to TBNI.Blog Road Racing Calendar can be found here.

The online version can be found here.

It really is free, requires no details from you and will never spam your calendar.

2022 Bennett’s British Superbikes Calendar :

2021 BSB Calendar Released

October 17, 2020 by TomBoyNI

2021 BSB Calendar :

The 2021 British Superbike Championship provisional calendar has been announced today (Friday) following approval by its governing body, the MCRCB.

The 2021 calendar will follow a new format, with a schedule of UK tests ahead of a later start to the season, which launches at Oulton Park in Cheshire for the first time in championship history.

Obviously this calendar is subject to change, who knows what chaos Covid-19 will play on 2021 – fingers crossed for none!

BSB Dates 2021

2021 British Superbike Championship Calendar
Round	Date	Circuit
1	May 1 – 3	Oulton Park
2	June 4 – 6	Thruxton
3	June 18 – 20	Snetterton 300
4	July 9 – 11	Knockhill
5	July 23 – 25	Brands Hatch GP
6	August 6 – 8	Donington Park National
7	August 20 – 22	Cadwell Park
8	September 10 – 12	Silverstone National
9	September 17 -19	Oulton Park
10	October 1 – 3	Donington Park GP
11	October 15 – 17	Brands Hatch GP

2021 BSB Calendar

2020 BSB Restart Announced

June 11, 2020 by TomBoyNI

2020 BSB Restart Announced :

After a start to 2020 that was dominated by cancellations of pretty much every road racing event in Ireland, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man we are starting to see little glimmers of hope pushing through in the event calendar. Firstly we have a 2020 Cookstown 100* to look forward to, along with a couple of events planned for Oliver’s Mount* and now we have a BSB Restart Schedule which will hopefully get bikes back on the track.

(• Subject to change)

The following Press Release has been published by the British Superbikes.

2022 Bennett’s British Superbikes Calendar :

BSB Dates 2021

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