British Superbike Championship Brands Hatch

[themo]

This weekend Brands Hatch host's the 1st British superbike triple header,1 race saturday 2 races sunday.

[themo]

Free practice 1 superbikes

1. Chris Walker GBR Motorpoint/Henderson Yamaha 1min 29.597secs
2. Karl Muggeridge AUS HM Plant Honda 1min 29.607secs
3. Sheridan Morais RSA Kawasaki SRT 1min 29.749secs
4. Tommy Hill GBR Worx Crescent Suzuki 1min 30.387secs
5. Tristan Palmer GBR Buildbase Kawasaki 1min 30.696secs
6. Broc Parkes AUS Kawasaki SRT 1min 30.749secs
7. Gary Mason GBR Quay Honda 1min 30.752secs Cup
8. Steve Brogan GBR HM Plant Honda 1min 30.876secs
9. Stuart Easton GBR Hydrex Honda 1min 31.070secs
10. David Johnson AUS Team Maxxis Adept Yamaha 1min 31.155secs
11. Graeme Gowland GBR Motorpoint/Henderson Yamaha 1min 31.509secs
12. Michael Rutter GBR MSS Colchester Kawasaki 1min 31.699secs
13. John Laverty IRL Buildbase Kawasaki 1min 31.701secs
14. Julien Da Costa FRA MSS Colchester Kawasaki 1min 32.087secs
15. Chris Burns GBR Jentin Yamaha 1min 32.581secs
16. Atsushi Watanabe JPN Relentless TAS Suzuki 1min 32.659secs
17. Ian Lowry GBR Relentless TAS Suzuki 1min 32.913secs
18. Jon Kirkham GBR Rob Mac Racing Yamaha 1min 33.283secs
19. Aaron Zanotti GBR Red Viper Honda 1min 33.631secs
20. Peter Hickman GBR Ultimate Yamaha 1min 33.983secs Cup
21. Martin Jessopp GBR Riders Racing Honda 1min 34.383secs Cup
22. Kenny Gilbertson GBR JX Fuelcard Kawasaki 1min 34.890secs Cup
23. Steve Mercer GBR MIST Suzuki 1min 35.660secs Cup
24. Michael Howarth GBR STP-JHS MV Agusta 1min 36.735secs
25. Tom Tunstall GBR Hardinge Doodson Honda 1min 38.482secs Cup
26. Tommy Bridewell GBR Team NB Suzuki 1min 39.289secs Cup
27. Leon Camier GBR Airwaves Yamaha 1min 42.331secs
28. Karl Harris GBR Hydrex Honda No Time
29. James Ellison GBR Airwaves Yamaha No Time

[tha_jackal]

gooo muggas :up:

[themo]

Free practice 2 Superbikes

1. Broc Parkes AUS Kawasaki SRT 1min 26.910secs
2. Sheridan Morais RSA Kawasaki SRT 1min 27.023secs
3. Stuart Easton GBR Hydrex Honda 1min 27.435secs
4. Tommy Hill GBR Worx Crescent Suzuki 1min 27.694secs
5. Chris Walker GBR Motorpoint/Henderson Yamaha 1min 27.775secs
6. Julien Da Costa FRA MSS Colchester Kawasaki 1min 27.904secs
7. Karl Muggeridge AUS HM Plant Honda 1min 27.937secs
8. Michael Rutter GBR MSS Colchester Kawasaki 1min 28.012secs
9. Leon Camier GBR Airwaves Yamaha 1min 28.021secs
10. John Laverty IRL Buildbase Kawasaki 1min 28.148secs
11. Karl Harris GBR Hydrex Honda 1min 28.199secs
12. Steve Brogan GBR HM Plant Honda 1min 28.336secs
13. Graeme Gowland GBR Motorpoint/Henderson Yamaha 1min 28.505secs
14. Gary Mason GBR Quay Honda 1min 28.651secs Cup
15. Martin Jessopp GBR Riders Racing Honda 1min 28.869secs Cup
16. Tristan Palmer GBR Buildbase Kawasaki 1min 28.905secs
17. David Johnson AUS Team Maxxis Adept Yamaha 1min 28.941secs
18. Chris Burns GBR Jentin Yamaha 1min 29.683secs
19. Atsushi Watanabe JPN Relentless TAS Suzuki 1min 29.737secs
20. Ian Lowry GBR Relentless TAS Suzuki 1min 29.817secs
21. Peter Hickman GBR Ultimate Yamaha 1min 29.853secs Cup
22. Tom Tunstall GBR Hardinge Doodson Honda 1min 29.885secs Cup
23. Tommy Bridewell GBR Team NB Suzuki 1min 30.248secs Cup
24. Kenny Gilbertson GBR JX Fuelcard Kawasaki 1min 30.556secs Cup
25. Aaron Zanotti GBR Red Viper Honda 1min 30.563secs
26. Steve Mercer GBR MIST Suzuki 1min 32.611secs Cup
27. Michael Howarth GBR STP-JHS MV Agusta 1min 33.178secs
28. James Ellison GBR Airwaves Yamaha No Time

[themo]

Broc Parkes and Kawasaki World Superbike team-mate Sheridan Morais, making a special guest entry in this weekend's MCE Insurance British Superbike triple header at Brands Hatch, finished Friday practice first and second on the timesheets.
James Ellison was ranked 28th and last after failing to set a fast lap in either session.

[Rod Richardson]

Great to see Muggers has a decent mount at last..........so far, so good....fingers and eyes crossed for a good qualifying and race result.

[themo]

James Ellison admits he has had a disappointing start to the weekend at Brands Hatch, with the Airwaves Yamaha rider suffering technical problems that have hampered his first two practice sessions.

Ellison was unable to get out on track in the opening session of the day and was dipping in and out of the pits for a handful of laps this afternoon in the second session. The team are now working hard to resolve the problems in time for the final free practice session ahead of qualifying and the first race of the weekend tomorrow.

[themo]

Karl Muggeridge made his debut with the HM Plant Honda team at Brands Hatch this morning, setting the second fastest time, proving that he is ready to make his mark on the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship in association with Pirelli this weekend.

Muggeridge admits he took it steady to begin with in the session as he adapted to the HM Plant Honda, but with the track rapidly drying ahead of the next free practice session, he is eager to up the pace ahead of the first race of the weekend tomorrow (Saturday).

[themo]

Broc Parkes and Sheridan Morais put Kawasaki at the top of the pack in the second free practice session at Brands Hatch, with the duo putting Paul Bird's team ahead of their regular BSB championship rivals.

Parkes had been at the top of the times for the majority of the session and was clearly getting to grips on his return to the Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit, with Stuart Easton third for Hydrex Honda.

Tommy Hill continued to improve his pace this afternoon moving fourth ahead of Chris Walker on the Motorpoint/Henderson Yamaha.

[NinjaMaster]

Great to see Muggers has a decent mount at last..........so far, so good....fingers and eyes crossed for a good qualifying and race result.
You mean as opposed to his dud Ten Kate ride he had ;) .
It really is great to see him up at the pointy end. It has been a long time. Both he and Parkes have had pretty wretched years so hopefully this can be a bit of a boost to the spirits for both of 'em. Tommy Hill the same. Poor chap had a rotten few years despite clearly being fast. Would be great to see Kwaks and Zooks fighting for the win (without being taken out by stray Hondas :uhoh: ).

[themo]

Free practice 3 superbikes

1. Leon Camier GBR Airwaves Yamaha 1min 26.776secs
2. Sheridan Morais RSA Kawasaki SRT 1min 27.300secs
3. Karl Harris GBR Hydrex Honda 1min 27.422secs
4. Broc Parkes AUS Kawasaki SRT 1min 27.464secs
5. Stuart Easton GBR Hydrex Honda 1min 27.476secs
6. Steve Brogan GBR HM Plant Honda 1min 27.781secs
7. Tommy Hill GBR Worx Crescent Suzuki 1min 27.926secs
8. Karl Muggeridge AUS HM Plant Honda 1min 27.993secs
9. Michael Rutter GBR MSS Colchester Kawasaki 1min 28.298secs
10. Gary Mason GBR Quay Honda 1min 28.376secs Cup
11. Chris Walker GBR Motorpoint/Henderson Yamaha 1min 28.454secs
12. Ian Lowry GBR Relentless TAS Suzuki 1min 28.488secs
13. John Laverty IRL Buildbase Kawasaki 1min 28.552secs
14. Julien Da Costa FRA MSS Colchester Kawasaki 1min 28.610secs
15. Martin Jessopp GBR Riders Racing Honda 1min 28.768secs Cup
16. Graeme Gowland GBR Motorpoint/Henderson Yamaha 1min 28.834secs
17. David Johnson AUS Team Maxxis Adept Yamaha 1min 28.925secs
18. Kenny Gilbertson GBR JX Fuelcard Kawasaki 1min 29.261secs Cup
19. Peter Hickman GBR Ultimate Yamaha 1min 29.284secs Cup
20. James Ellison GBR Airwaves Yamaha 1min 29.381secs
21. Tom Tunstall GBR Hardinge Doodson Honda 1min 29.445secs Cup
22. Tristan Palmer GBR Buildbase Kawasaki 1min 29.575secs
23. Atsushi Watanabe JPN Relentless TAS Suzuki 1min 29.631secs
24. Chris Burns GBR Jentin Yamaha 1min 30.052secs
25. Tommy Bridewell GBR Team NB Suzuki 1min 30.273secs Cup
26. Aaron Zanotti GBR Red Viper Honda 1min 30.880secs
27. Steve Mercer GBR MIST Suzuki 1min 31.480secs Cup
28. Michael Howarth GBR STP-JHS MV Agusta 1min 32.708secs

[themo]

Championship leader Leon Camier gave Airwaves Yamaha a boost by resuming his place at the top of the MCE British Superbike timesheets during third free practice at Brands Hatch.

Having only managed the ninth fastest time following the opening day of action, Camier swept to the front after ten minutes and would stay there for the remainder of the session, setting the fastest lap of the weekend thus far with a 1min 26.776secs.

[NinjaMaster]

Out of interest, anyone know why Morais is riding for PBR instead of Tamada?

[Mach24]

Out of interest, anyone know why Morais is riding for PBR instead of Tamada?

I heard Tamada has an injury, can not confirm what the injury is.

[NinjaMaster]

I heard Tamada has an injury, can not confirm what the injury is.
Oh yeah, he broke his finger in the last race, now I remember. Still a bit surprising he wouldn't race. A mere broken finger doesn't usually seem to bother these blokes.

[themo]

If this was a world superbike round and not a BSB round a broken finger i don't think would have stopped Tamada racing.

[NinjaMaster]

Yeah, I assume he's playing it safe given his injury riddled year. I thought he might like to try build on his positive results at the WSB round with some competitive testing in between rounds.

[themo]

Riders out after Roll For Pole Q1

Johnson, Jessopp, Palmer, Burns, Gilbertson, Bridewell, Zanotti, Mercer and Howarth

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Riders out after Roll For Pole Q2

Da Costa, Gowland, Laverty, Brogan, Mason, Hickman, Tunstall, Lowry and Watanabe

[themo]

Final Positions after Role For Pole Q3

L. Camier Airwaves Yamaha
B Parkes Kawasaki World Superbike
S. Morais Kawasaki World Superbike
K. Harris Hydrex Honda
T. Hill Worx Crescent Suzuki
J. Ellison Airwaves Yamaha
C. Walker Motorpoint/Henderson Yamaha
K. Muggeridge HM Plant Honda
M. Rutter MSS Colchester Kawasaki
S. Easton Hydrex Honda

[NinjaMaster]

Very nice. Gotta hand it to Camier, he's a class act on that Yamaha. Really hoping Broc can give Leon a run for his money and gain some confidence to put his green machine further up the WSB grid a bit. Should be some good racing. Is Andrews out injured from the Brookes punting incident a few weeks back?

[Wim_Impreza]

Is Andrews out injured from the Brookes punting incident a few weeks back?

Yes, he is.

[themo]

Superbikes race 1 result

1. Leon Camier GBR Airwaves Yamaha 26mins 15.747secs 18 laps
2. Broc Parkes AUS Kawasaki SRT +1.901secs
3. Stuart Easton GBR Hydrex Honda +11.495secs
4. Karl Muggeridge AUS HM Plant Honda +15.461secs
5. Tommy Hill GBR Worx Crescent Suzuki +15.840secs
6. James Ellison GBR Airwaves Yamaha +17.959secs
7. John Laverty IRL Buildbase Kawasaki +19.646secs
8. Karl Harris GBR Hydrex Honda +21.033secs
9. Chris Walker GBR Motorpoint/Henderson Yamaha +23.195secs
10. Julien Da Costa FRA MSS Colchester Kawasaki +23.236
11. Michael Rutter GBR MSS Colchester Kawasaki +24.319secs
12. Ian Lowry GBR Relentless TAS Suzuki +30.084secs
13. Gary Mason GBR Quay Honda +35.556secs Cup
14. Steve Brogan GBR HM Plant Honda +37.052secs
15. Tristan Palmer GBR Buildbase Kawasaki +37.204secs

16. Martin Jessopp GBR Riders Racing Honda +39.390secs Cup
17. Atsushi Watanabe JPN Relentless TAS Suzuki +42.930secs
18. Tom Tunstall GBR Hardinge Doodson Honda +43.107secs Cup
19. David Johnson AUS Team Maxxis Adept Yamaha +49.274secs

Did Not Finish

20. Tommy Bridewell GBR Team NB Suzuki 14 laps completed Cup
21. Graeme Gowland GBR Motorpoint/Henderson Yamaha 9 laps completed
22. Aaron Zanotti GBR Red Viper Honda 7 laps completed
23. Peter Hickman GBR Ultimate Yamaha 6 laps completed Cup
24. Chris Burns GBR Jentin Yamaha 6 laps completed
25. Michael Howarth GBR STP-JHS MV Agusta 4 laps completed
26. Steve Mercer GBR MIST Suzuki 3 laps completed
27. Sheridan Morais RSA Kawasaki SRT 0 laps completed

[Rod Richardson]

Great race 1 on Saturday and for Parkes and Muggers to get away at the start as they did but the talent of Camier soon resulted in him rounding up Muggers. However, Parkes excellent performance held off Camier until lap 10.

[Rod Richardson]

Eurosport's replay of race 1 is available on

http://www.justin.tv/qatarbike/archive

go to "WATCH MY LAST BROADCAST" and click on.............starts off with a few seconds of golf followed by a 3-4 min interview in pit lane with Agostini then the race...........However, slide the progress bar forward to skip over that if you want.

Enjoy

[themo]

Leon Camier began his quest to become the first-ever 'triple' British Superbike race winner at Brands Hatch in style by winning the 1st race.
Now just one win behind Niall Mackenzie's all-time record of triumphs in a single season, Camier has the opportunity to surpass him should he be victorious in the two remaining races this weekend.

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Superbikes race 2 results

1. Leon Camier GBR Airwaves Yamaha 30mins 36.823secs 20 laps
2. Broc Parkes AUS Kawasaki SRT +4.534secs
3. Stuart Easton GBR Hydrex Honda +7.775secs
4. Tommy Hill GBR Worx Crescent Suzuki +8.713secs
5. James Ellison GBR Airwaves Yamaha +10.072secs
6. Karl Harris GBR Hydrex Honda +12.688secs
7. Karl Muggeridge AUS HM Plant Honda +15.025secs
8. Steve Brogan GBR HM Plant Honda +16.575secs
9. Graeme Gowland GBR Motorpoint/Henderson Yamaha +19.466secs
10. Sheridan Morais RSA Kawasaki SRT +19.561secs
11. Julien Da Costa FRA MSS Colchester Kawasaki +20.297
12. Ian Lowry GBR Relentless TAS Suzuki +22.112secs
13. John Laverty IRL Buildbase Kawasaki +22.179secs
14. Gary Mason GBR Quay Honda +24.535secs Cup
15. Atsushi Watanabe JPN Relentless TAS Suzuki +41.291secs

16. Martin Jessopp GBR Riders Racing Honda +31.767secs Cup
17. Chris Burns GBR Jentin Yamaha +35.002secs
18. Tristan Palmer GBR Buildbase Kawasaki +37.360secs
19. Tom Tunstall GBR Hardinge Doodson Honda +37.671secs Cup
20. Peter Hickman GBR Ultimate Yamaha +39.525secs Cup
21. Chris Walker GBR Motorpoint/Henderson Yamaha +2 laps

Did Not Finish

22. Tommy Bridewell GBR Team NB Suzuki 17 laps completed Cup
23. Aaron Zanotti GBR Red Viper Honda 13 laps completed
24. Michael Howarth GBR STP-JHS MV Agusta 8 laps completed
25. Kenny Gilbertson GBR Jx Fuelcards Kawasaki 7 laps completed
26. David Johnson AUS Team Maxxis Adept Yamaha 3 laps completed
27. Michael Rutter GBR MSS Colchester Kawasaki 2 laps completed

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Superbikes Race 3

1. Leon Camier GBR Airwaves Yamaha 29mins 05.284secs 20 laps
2. Broc Parkes AUS Kawasaki SRT +2.272secs
3. James Ellison GBR Airwaves Yamaha +11.587secs
4. Stuart Easton GBR Hydrex Honda +13.884secs
5. John Laverty IRL Buildbase Kawasaki +21.338secs
6. Karl Muggeridge AUS HM Plant Honda +21.395secs
7. Tommy Hill GBR Worx Crescent Suzuki +21.891secs
8. Sheridan Morais RSA Kawasaki SRT +22.818secs
9. Ian Lowry GBR Relentless TAS Suzuki +26.534secs
10. Michael Rutter GBR MSS Colchester Kawasaki +27.405secs
11. Steve Brogan GBR HM Plant Honda +30.536secs
12. Chris Walker GBR Motorpoint/Henderson Yamaha +30.662secs
13. Graeme Gowland GBR Motorpoint/Henderson Yamaha +31.582secs
14. Karl Harris GBR Hydrex Honda +39.247secs
15. Gary Mason GBR Quay Honda +42.554secs Cup

16. Tristan Palmer GBR Buildbase Kawasaki +47.334secs
17. Martin Jessopp GBR Riders Racing Honda +47.696secs Cup
18. Tom Tunstall GBR Hardinge Doodson Honda +48.378secs Cup
19. Atsushi Watanabe JPN Relentless TAS Suzuki +50.891secs
20. Peter Hickman GBR Ultimate Yamaha +1min 01.303secs Cup
21. Aaron Zanotti GBR Red Viper Honda +1min 23.912secs

Did Not Finish

22. Julien Da Costa FRA MSS Colchester Kawasaki 18 laps completed
23. Michael Howarth GBR STP-JHS MV Agusta 13 laps completed
24. Chris Burns GBR Jentin Yamaha 9 laps completed

[themo]

Leon Camier has completed his third British Superbike race win of the weekend at Brands Hatch, a 14th victory of the year the win surpasses Niall Mackenzie's tally of 13, recorded back in 1997

[themo]

Top 10 after Brands Hatch


1 L. Camier Airwaves Yamaha 374.5
2 J. Ellison Airwaves Yamaha 261
3 S. Easton Hydrex Honda 218
4 K. Harris Hydrex Honda 111.5
5 G. Richards HM Plant Honda 103
6 I. Lowry Relentless Suzuki by TAS 101
7 J. Brookes HM Plant Honda 99
8 C. Walker Motorpoint/Henderson Yamaha 98
9 S. Andrews MSS Colchester Kawasaki 92.5
10 J. Da Costa MSS Colchester Kawasaki 91

[Rod Richardson]

Fabulous performances by Camier in particular and Parkes. I hope that Muggers' efforts result in him gaining a permanent spot with some team in either BSB or WSBK.

[Wim_Impreza]

Leon Camier has completed his third British Superbike race win of the weekend at Brands Hatch, a 14th victory of the year the win surpasses Niall Mackenzie's tally of 13, recorded back in 1997

Congratulations to Camier. Good to see that Parkes did well too, just as Easton, Muggeridge and Tommy Hill.

One question: was Niall Mackenzie a British rider or a Scottish rider? There is a Niall Mackenzie in the World Championship Motocross and he is a Scottish rider, so that is why I am asking this question.

[themo]

Congratulations to Camier. Good to see that Parkes did well too, just as Easton, Muggeridge and Tommy Hill.

One question: was Niall Mackenzie a British rider or a Scottish rider? There is a Niall Mackenzie in the World Championship Motocross and he is a Scottish rider, so that is why I am asking this question.

Niall Macfarlane Mackenzie (born July 19, 1961)in Stirling, Scotland.

[Wim_Impreza]

Thank you, themo.

[patnicholls]

Top 10 after Brands Hatch


1 L. Camier Airwaves Yamaha 374.5
2 J. Ellison Airwaves Yamaha 261
3 S. Easton Hydrex Honda 218
4 K. Harris Hydrex Honda 111.5
5 G. Richards HM Plant Honda 103
6 I. Lowry Relentless Suzuki by TAS 101
7 J. Brookes HM Plant Honda 99
8 C. Walker Motorpoint/Henderson Yamaha 98
9 S. Andrews MSS Colchester Kawasaki 92.5
10 J. Da Costa MSS Colchester Kawasaki 91

On the quiet it's a bit of an odd top ten, with Richards, Brookes, Andrews and Guintoli having had spells of varying length of injury (Sylvain was second in the standings at the time of his injury, of course). Quite surprising to see Harris and Lowry up there after up-and-down seasons, although understandable when others have been missing races. I can see John Laverty breaking into the top ten by the season's end - he's really coming along on what is really an unfancied Kawasaki (although controversially painted red!)

The BSB site list each rider's bike next to them, and amusingly for Michael Rutter this year it actually says 'Various' :p [he's ridden four different motorcycles in this year's championship now]