British Superbike News

Last week I wrote about the future of Croft if it lost it’s court appeal and had to compensate neighbours who have allegedly been troubled by noise.
Derek and Julia Watson and their daughter Jill Wilson, won the original case at the High Court in April 2008 and were awarded almost £150,000 in compensation for ‘loud, [...]

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At last the final name as been added to the riders due to battle for this seasons British Superbike title. Jentin Racing who will once again race under the Lloyds British banner, have named rising star Jon Kirkham as their solitary rider for the BSB season, aboard the latest Yamaha YZF-R1.
Kirkham enjoyed a most successful [...]

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The famous Croft circuit near Darlington has been hosting races since 1928, but now it’s future is in doubt after a recent court case awarded three neighbours £150,000 each in compensation for noise issues.
(BARC) The British Automobile Racing Club that own the circuit are also facing legal costs of £700,000 plus a further £300,000 of [...]

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The HM Plant Honda team have confirmed that they will only be using one bike per rider for the 2009 season as part of their cost-cutting programme.
It was reported last week that Neil Tuxworth, the team boss had denied the rumours that they would be cutting back on bikes and said,
“We have teams of mechanics [...]

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British Superbike has been left without a title sponsor following the withdrawal of Bennetts who announced today that they would be leaving the sport for pastures new.
Bennetts the insurance company have backed the BSB series for four years and has a reputation as one of the leading motorcycle insurers. A statement made by director Paul Galligan [...]

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