REMEMBERING OWEN JENNER

REMEMBERING OWEN JENNER :

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Owen Jenner will be fondly remembered as a larger-than-life character, whose smile and energy made him a much-loved friend and competitor within the Bennetts British Superbike Championship paddock.

Owen first competed in club racing with BEMSEE where he became the 2018 Team Green Champion. He moved into the BSB paddock a year later in 2019, debuting in the British Junior Supersport Championship where he had three podiums and finished fifth in the final standings.

A year later, in his second season in the class, he won the championship with an impressive campaign which included five wins and a total of seven podiums, only failing reach the rostrum on three occasions.

Following that title, he progressed into the National Junior Superstock Championship for 2021. The highlight that year was a first podium finish in that class at Cadwell Park as he rode to 11th in the overall standings.

He remained in the class for 2022, finishing ninth in the standings during a year of building as he ran consistently in the top eight. But this was just the prelude to his best season in the class which came just a year later.

In 2023, Owen added to his BSB support class title collection, becoming the Pirelli National Junior Superstock champion. He finished on the podium nine times, and twice enjoyed victory, on the way to a well deserved crown.

He progressed further up the British Championship support class ladder in 2024, switching to the British GP2 class, within the British Supersport Championship. Owen claimed the crown on his first attempt, dominating the GP2 class with 18 victories and a total of 20 podiums from 22 races.

For 2025, he joined the Rapid Honda team to compete in the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship, with the ambition of adding a fourth different title to his credit within the Bennetts British Superbike series.


REMEMBERING SHANE RICHARDSON

REMEMBERING SHANE RICHARDSON :

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Shane Richardson

Shane Richardson was dedicated and hard working in his pursuit of racing motorcycles at a high level, having moved overseas after starting his career in his native New Zealand. He will be remembered for his commitment both on and off the track to achieve his dream.

Shane debuted in the British Championship paddock in 2019, competing in the National Superstock 600 Championship. He finished as runner-up by just six points at his first attempt, denied a chance at the title only by a technical issue in the final race of the season. He won two races and a further three podiums during that impressive debut campaign.

Shane moved into the National Superstock 1000 Championship a year later, but faced a challenging season, as he ended up 16th in the final standings. He returned in 2021 and finished 17th overall, claiming a best race result of fourth.

For 2022, he raced in the British Supersport Championship, joining in the latter part of the season. Despite missing the opening eight rounds, it was a competitive campaign featuring three top 10 finishes. He also made appearances that year in the New Zealand Superbike Championship’s Formula Two/Supersport 600 class.

Shane entered two rounds of the National Superstock Championship in 2023, before returning to British Supersport Championship once more in 2024 where he finished ninth overall with 12 top 10 finishes including a best result of fifth at Knockhill.

Prior to racing in the British Championship paddock, Shane was awarded the accolade of Male Rider of the Year in the New Zealand Motorcycle Awards back in his native homeland. He also competed in MotoAmerica, where he was a race winner in 2018 in the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Championship.


MSVR STATEMENT: QUATTRO GROUP BRITISH SUPERSPORT CHAMPIONSHIP RACE

MSVR STATEMENT: QUATTRO GROUP BRITISH SUPERSPORT CHAMPIONSHIP RACE

5th May 2025 :

At the start of this afternoon’s Quattro Group British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park, exiting turn one, Old Hall corner on the first lap, there was a chain reaction incident involving 11 riders falling. The race was immediately stopped and trackside medical services deployed.

Due to the extreme severity of the incident and ongoing medical intervention, the remainder of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship event was cancelled.

This catastrophic accident has tragically resulted in two riders being fatally injured, and another sustaining significant injuries.

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Update : Yamaha Issue Statement on OMG Racing

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.


Yamaha Motor UK Statement : OMG Racing

OMG Racing Quit BSB

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.

OMG Racing UK Official Statement

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.

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8Ten Racing Team Announced

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.”

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No Road Racing for Lee Johnston in 2025

No Road Racing for Lee Johnston in 2025 :

2025 Lee Johnston signs with Team Sencat for the BSB Season.

Lee Johnston has announced his plans for 2025, and there will be no road racing in 2025 for the Northern Irish riser. Lee will be joining the Swan Racing by SENCAT team for the 2025 season of the British Supersport championship.

He has given full details of his 2025 plans in his latest vlog which you can find here :


Hopefully he finds a seat in the commentary box for the TT+, he was brilliant in 2024! (If you are listening Isle of Man TT)


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FHO Racing and Josh Brookes Part Ways (2024)

FHO Racing and Josh Brookes Part Ways (2024) :

Hosh Brookes at FHO Racing

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 🫶

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Alastair Seeley Secures Team for 2024 Season

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.

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Paul Bird (1967-2023)

Paul Bird (1967-2023) :

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.