British Superbike News

The owner of the Donington Park circuit Tom Wheatcroft, has died at the age of 87 after suffering a long illness it has been confirmed.
The official statement read;
TOM WHEATCROFT 1922 – 2009
Donington Park is mourning the loss of the owner of the estate and circuit, Tom Wheatcroft.
The Leicester businessman succumbed to a long illness, passing [...]

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The Chris Jones Riders Fund in partnership with MSVR, the British Superbike organisers, have now secured measures to supply and install soft barrier protection for the long term at British Superbike events.
The CJ Riders Fund was established in 2006 in memory of young Chris Jones who tragically lost his life in a racing accident at [...]

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This weekend some of the British Superbike riders took part in the eleventh round of the World Superbike series as Wild-Card riders at Donington Park.
Tom Sykes for the Rizla Suzuki slotted into second place in race one before passing Troy Bayliss to take the lead in lap seven.
The weather had been horrendous all weekend but [...]

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The British Superbike riders are at Knockhill this weekend for round eight of the Championship as spectators, teams and riders remember Craig Jones.
Craig Jones, 23, died last week after injuries sustained in round seven of the Championship when he crashed.
The HM Plant Honda rider, Cal Crutchlow will be wearing one of Craig’s crash helmets during [...]

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Today the Superbikes are in Glasgow for ‘Superbikes In The Square’.  Some of the fastest racers from around the world from British Superbike and Saloon touring car racing, wow the crowds with demo laps in the square from 4pm.
Fans get the chance to meet the riders and drivers when they sign autographs and show their [...]

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