British Superbike News

Ryuichi Kiyonari - HM Plant Honda 2007

Ryuichi Kiyonari is making his return to the British Superbike Championship after signing for the HM Plant Honda team to ride alongside Josh Brookes, riding in his second year in 2010.

The two riders will be aboard the CBR1000RR Fireblade while Steve Plater will ride for the team in the British Superstock Championship.

Plater will be joined by John McGuinness for the TT and NW200 competitions following Plater’s season as the TT Senior winner for 2009.

Kiyonari said;

“I’m looking forward to being back in BSB and working with the team again.  I had a happy time with them when I was here before and so I am really exciting to be back.

I don’t know what to expect as BSB is never easy but I will be giving everything to win races.”

The general manager of Honda Motorcycles Steve Martindale said;

“I’m pleased to confirm Honda’s commitment to the British Superbike Championship for 2010 and also the team’s continued relationship with HM Plant,” said Steve Martindale.  The British Superbike Championship is very strong and the high standard of rider talent and racing can be seen at every round.”

Simon Andrews - MSS Colchester Kawasaki 2009

Gary Mason, the title holder for the 2009 British Superbike Cup has signed along with Simon Andrews to ride for the MSS Colchester Kawasaki team for 2010.

Andrews has re-signed with the team for a second season said;

“Being honest I did speak to loads of teams but ultimately Nick and the guys at MSS Colchester and Kawasaki UK treated me so well and we gelled straight away, so it was a pretty straightforward decision. The only delay was due to me riding at Macau and holidaying, I find I need to switch off after the hectic BSB season but now I’m really excited about next year. We’re looking for an even better campaign and I know we can be fighting for podiums and wins this time around.

I’m excited that Gary is joining the team as we get on well and it’ll be good to have a team-mate with a similar style. I’ve never known him as hungry as he is now, but there’s no one more hungry than me. It’s going to be a good season.”

Mason, who is replacing Julian Da Costa in the team said;

“This really is an amazing opportunity for me, I’m so pumped to be at MSS Colchester for next season. They’ve done so well this year, Kawasaki are really behind them and the development plans look really good, they’re not sitting back! Nick Morgan at MSS really helped get me a Superbike ride as his support in 2000 got me noticed with my Euro Superstock win at Brands, we won by twelve seconds! This year I know it’s a great chance for me and I want to consistently fight with the front runners.”

Quay Garage Honda 2009

It has been confirmed that Tommy Bridewell has signed to ride for the reigning British Superbike Cup winners Quay Garage Honda for the 2010 season.

Gary Mason was aboard the Honda for the 2009 season, taking the victory in 18 of the 26 rounds throughout the year to claim the title for the team, while Bridewell rode for the Team NB Suzuki, winning 7 of his rounds.

Bridewell said;

“I’m delighted to be joining up with Ian [Woolacott] and the team at Quay Garage and I’m really looking forward to the season ahead.  It also helps when you know what you’re doing this side of Christmas as that way, we can focus on what we need to achieve.

As soon as it’s been decided what bikes we’ll be racing, we plan on getting some serious track time under our belts as I aim to give this my very best shot. Being from Devon, like me they all talk funny so at least we can all understand what we’re saying!”

Donington Park

A revised calendar for the 2010 MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship in association with Pirelli has been announced today due to the major changes involving Donington Park which is unable to be included for the coming year.

The Donington Park round due to take place on 10-12 September will now be held at the Croft circuit and on May 21-23 is now being held at the Cadwell Park circuit.

Other changes to the calendar show the Knockhill round has moved to the 2-4 July while the 16-18 July round will be held at the Snetterton circuit.

* – Denotes three BSB races at these events, all others two.

Kasey Wyatt

The Repli-Cast UK team have announced their riders for the 2010 season which will be riding in three different classes of the championship.

Kasey Wyatt is remaining with the 125cc Relentless British Superbike for his second season and is expected to be with the front runners in what is expected to be his hottest year so far.

Robbie Stewart will be moving into the National Superstock 600 series aboard Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja, backed by Buildbase while newcomer Sam Hornsey will be filling Robbie’s seat on the Relentless British 125cc machine.

Robbie is now back to full-fitness after breaking his back in a freak accident at the Croft circuit in September when he low-sided off his bike and was thrown into the tyre wall head first.

Sam is 15-years-old and finished as runner-up in the 2008 125GP3 Championship and is expected to be the perfect replacement for Stewart.

Josh Corner is joining the teams junior academy squad for the 2010 season and will competing in the Thundersport Super Team Challenge.  The 12-year-old began his racing career in the Mini Moto series before moving up to the Aprilia 125 challenge last season.