British Superbike News

Shane Byrne

This bank holiday weekend sees the British Superbikes head to Cadwell Park for round nine of the championship.

shane Byrne is determined to win more points for the Airwaves Ducati team after a disappointing round at Knockhill, two weeks ago when he crashed out while in the lead of race two.  Byrne said,

“At this moment in time I would say that I have recovered 95% from my fall at Knockhill, but I will be back to full fitness in time for first practice on Saturday.  I really love the Cadwell Park circuit and, as always, my sole intention for going as quickly as I possibly can around there will be to get back to The Mountain – I can’t go over it enough!  I know that I gave the Airwaves Ducati team a lot of work to do after Knockhill so I want to repay them here this weekend with some results to really celebrate about.”

HM Plant Honda riders, Cal Crutchlow and Leon Haslam, are also intending to secure some good results this weekend at their home circuit.

Crutchlow, is now being chased by the Rizla Suzuki rider, Tom Sykes for the second place in the championship.

Leon Camier, is looking forward to riding his Airwaves Ducati at Cadwell park despite suffering his horrendous injuries at the circuit last year.

Camier broke his left leg after landing awkwardly going over The Mountain, throwing him off his machine and ending his 2007 season.  He said,

“I know it might seem strange after my accident last year, but I’m looking forward to going back to Cadwell Park.  It will be good to get on with racing and put last year’s crash behind me once and for all.  It’s a circuit that I like and that I believe the Airwaves Ducati 1098R can be competitive around, but it will definitely help if the weather remains consistent.”