Ryan Vickers captured pole position during Bennetts British Superbike Omologato Superpole qualifying Sunday at Cadwell Park, in Lincolnshire, England. Riding his LAMI OMG Racing Yamaha YZF-R1, Vickers covered the 2.18-mile course in 1:25.847 to top the field of 21 riders.
Leon Haslam was best of the rest with a time of 1:25.895 on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad M 1000 RR, and Glenn Irwin qualified third with a lap of 1:25.979 on his BeerMonster Ducati Panigale V4 R.
BSB Comb Qual
More, from a press release issued by MotorSport Vision Racing:
O’Halloran sets personal best lap of Cadwell Park to top Free Practice
Jason O’Halloran continued his momentum from the previous round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship by topping the combined Free Practice times at Cadwell Park with the dry morning session setting the order after a damp afternoon.
The McAMS Yamaha rider took the treble win at Thruxton and he continued to lead his rivals by setting his personal best lap of the Lincolnshire circuit in the opening session. The Australian and LAMI OMG Racing Yamaha rival Kyle Ryde lapped under the existing lap race record, with 0.097s between them at the top of the times.
LAMI OMG Racing Yamaha had both riders inside the top three with Ryan Vickers having another strong start to the weekend, holding off Storm Stacey on the Starline Racing Kawasaki and Glenn Irwin completing the top five for the BeerMonster Ducati team.
Josh Brookes was the leading FHO Racing BMW Motorrad Team rider in sixth place as he moved ahead of Lee Jackson on the Cheshire Mouldings Kawasaki and Christian Iddon who completed the top eight for Oxford Products Racing Ducati.
Charlie Nesbitt and Peter Hickman completed the top ten with Leon Haslam and championship leader Tommy Bridewell the riders progressing into tomorrow’s Omologato Superpole starting list.
Brookes topped the damp afternoon session for the FHO Racing BMW Motorrad Team in the final minutes ahead of Irwin and Bridewell with Nesbitt and Jackson completing the top five. However, the dry session this morning determined the top 12 riders progressing directly into tomorrow’s Omologato Superpole.
Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Cadwell Park, combined Free Practice times:
For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com
Jason O’Halloran
McAMS Yamaha
“It’s been a really good first day. It was nice to have the test evening last night, that meant we started in a pretty good place today and knew the area we needed to improve.
“I felt comfortable from the opening laps of free practice so we worked through our session plan and I ended up fastest which was nice. More importantly I had a very good feeling on the bike!
“That was my fastest ever lap here and not too far off what Brad [Ray] did in Superpole last year but it didn’t feel that fast and I surprised myself when I saw it come up on the dash. So that makes it even better.
“Tomorrow we have the Superpole format for qualifying which is a bit different but I tested my one lap pace today and that’s when we were able to do that lap time, so I’m looking forward to that and the Sprint race!”
Jason O’Halloran topped Bennetts British Superbike Free Practice One (FP1) Saturday morning at Cadwell Park, in Lincolnshire, England. Riding his McAMS Yamaha YZF-R1 on Pirelli control tires, the Australian lapped the narrow 2.18-mile track in 1:25.667 to lead the field of 22 riders.
BSB FP1
AMA Road Race Grand Championship With ASRA Slated To Run Oct. 19-22
The event returns to historic Daytona International Speedway, with seven competition classes of motorcycle racing
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Thirteen American Motorcyclist Association No. 1 plates will be up for grabs at the 2023 AMA Amateur Road Race Grand Championship, which runs Oct. 19-22 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla.
“The AMA Road Race Grand Championship is always a stellar event,” AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant said, “and we can’t wait to get down to historic Daytona to see some fierce competition out on the track with several No. 1 plates and AMA awards up for grabs.”
The AMA Amateur Road Race Grand Championship, sanctioned by the AMA and operated by the American Superbike Racing Association (ASRA), will include four full days of road racing action and coincide with the ASRA team challenge series and ASRA sprint races during the four-day event at Daytona International Speedway.
“We have been making progress in the sport and bringing many improvements to motorcycle racing,” said Alex Spellman, Partner of the ASRA. “This event is a celebration of the AMA and will crown several champions.”
Racers will have the opportunity to compete for AMA No. 1 plates in seven different classes.
Outside of the national championships, other awards presented at the event include the Nicky Hayden AMA Road Race Horizon Award, the AMA Road Race Youth Award, the AMA Road Race Top Novice Award and the AMA Road Race Vet/Senior Award.
For more information regarding the AMA Road Race Grand Championship, visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com/racing/road-racing/ and asraracing.com/.
About the American Motorcyclist Association
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. Besides offering members money-saving discounts on products and services, the AMA also publishes American Motorcyclist, a recently revitalized and monthly full-color magazine (and digital version of same) that covers current events and motorcycle history with brilliant photography and compelling writing. American Motorcyclist is also North America’s largest-circulation magazine. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com.
Not a member? Join the AMA today: AmericanMotorcyclist.com.
August 25, 2023. Belmont, California: Due to irreconcilable differences, we have decided to terminate our relationship with American Racing and Apex Management, effective immediately.
We went into this relationship with high hopes for this team and management company having our best interests at heart.
We hope to have exciting news about the remainder of the season and 2024 in the near future. We’d like to thank our personal sponsors for their enduring support.
– Maxwell Toth
Roadracing World MotoGP Editor and Isle of Man TT winner Mat Oxley and two-time World Championship-winning Crew Chief Peter Bom have started “The Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast,” which will be focused on the FIM MotoGP World Championship.
This week’s podcast is “Red Bull Ring 2023 – Always Wrong in Another Way.”
The original podcast can be found on BuzzSprout.com or listened to via other places you get podcasts.
The retro-inspired Monkey and Super Cub are back for the 2024 model year
American Honda today announced the return of two popular miniMOTO models for the 2024 model year. From new riders to nostalgic fans of past models that played important roles in Honda’s history, the iconic Monkey and Super Cub continue to appeal to a wide variety of customers. Honda is a pioneer and leader in this category, and the brand’s collection of approachable and fun pint-sized two-wheelers has never been stronger.
With authentic retro styling and a smile-inducing character, Honda’s Monkey is back with a new Pearl Black color for 2024 (plus the returning Pearl Nebula Red). Also returning for the new model year, the best-selling Super Cub continues to offer convenient and efficient performance for around-town riding. Both models draw on Honda’s rich two-wheel heritage while benefiting from the modern advancements that allow for an enjoyable, safe and comfortable ride.
Monkey
Originally introduced in the early 1960s for a Honda-owned Japanese amusement park called Tama Tech, Honda’s Monkey remains true to its roots, with a fun-yet-practical character. Its authentic retro styling is contrasted by state-of-the-art performance, thanks to features like programmed fuel injection, ABS brakes, plush suspension and a capable 124cc engine. Designed to maximize smiles per gallon, the Monkey’s small stature, light weight and practical performance combine to deliver an approachable, enjoyable riding experience for a wide variety of riders.
Super Cub C125
Holding the crown of the most popular motor vehicle of all time, with over 100 million units sold worldwide since its introduction in 1958, the Super Cub offers an unparalleled combination of practical simplicity and retro styling. A step-through chassis, clutch-free four-speed transmission and lightweight design inspire confidence, while the 124cc four-stroke engine delivers impressive fuel efficiency and plenty of power for zipping around town. Plus, convenient features like front-wheel ABS, fuel injection and an electric starter contribute to the Super Cub’s iconic status.
Featured In The August 2023 Issue:
The 1970s and 1980s were a great time to observe lots of interesting experiments in Grand Prix motorcycle chassis design. There were pro-squat and anti-squat suspension systems; fully floating caliper mounts; parallelogram swingarms; bell-crank rear shock linkages; pneumatic shocks; mono-shocks; twin shocks; conical disc/drum brakes; 16-inch wheels; steel-tube frames; aluminum square- tube frames; and sheet aluminum frames.
Engine power and tire grip were increasing, putting extra demands on frames and suspension to make the bike perform as its rider intended. Austrian manufacturer Rotax launched an inline twin-cylinder 250cc two-stroke engine in 1980, making it available to chassis manufacturers as an alternative to the popular Yamaha engines…
“Historic Racebike Illustrations: 1984 Kobas 250cc Grand Prix,” by Mick Ofield
Spanish chassis designer Antonio Cobas realized the slim Rotax engine design, similar to the Kawasaki KR250 (see the January 2015 issue of Roadracing World) would enable him to create a racebike with a narrow profile and better mass centralization. His unique twin-spar frame weighed in at less than eight pounds, and formed the basis of a Championship-winning machine. Read the details in the latest issue of Roadracing World!
Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine is available in print and digital formats.
PREVIEW the August 2023 Issue of Roadracing World!
Click to SUBSCRIBE NOW ! Or call (909) 654-4779, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
Read the August 2023 issue of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology with your online subscription. Log in HERE
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‘Mountain’ the title challenge: Cadwell Park next in Bennetts BSB title fight
The fight for the 2023 Bennetts British Superbike Championship title heads to Cadwell Park this August Bank Holiday weekend (August 26/27/28) for the final round of the Main Season, following an intense encounter at Thruxton.
The Bennetts BSB rookies came to the fore at Thruxton with Charlie Nesbitt claiming his first podium finish and MasterMac Honda by Hawk Racing’s first of the season, whilst Team Green also got their podium tally underway as Lee Jackson became the eleventh different top three finisher of 2023 for Cheshire Mouldings Kawasaki.
Jason O’Halloran fired the McAMS Yamaha back into title contention with an imperious triple win at the Hampshire circuit, elevating him into third in the overall standings before the points’ value increases over the final three rounds.
Tommy Bridewell still holds the lead at the top of the standings for BeerMonster Ducati, with a reduced margin of 26.5 separating him and his teammate Glenn Irwin, with O’Halloran now closing down their advantage.
Kyle Ryde still heads the LAMI OMG Racing Yamaha riders in fourth place in the standings; he is pushing for a podium return as he fights to remain ahead of 2018 champion Leon Haslam on the ROKiT BMW Motorrad in fifth place.
Jackson meanwhile opened his podium scoring account at Thruxton, but he has to hold off the challenges from Josh Brookes and the local FHO Racing BMW Motorrad Team ahead of this weekend.
Ryan Vickers has been a consistent podium contender and he still holds a margin over Brands Hatch podium finishers Christian Iddon and Danny Kent in the standings, but Jack Kennedy, Danny Buchan and Peter Hickman are looking for their first top three finishes of the season in Lincolnshire, whilst Max Cook just missed out on a debut podium at Thruxton by 0.013s.
Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings:
For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com
Tommy Bridewell
BeerMonster Ducati
“Thruxton was a difficult weekend but also really positive for me. I expected to have lost more points to Glenn than I did. My riding style and the way I have always ridden at Thruxton has never been the best combination and Glenn has always seemed to be quite strong at Thruxton so for me to be able to match him there was a big positive. I did expect to lose more points to him at Thruxton.
“For Cadwell Park we are going back to a circuit that suits my style, a circuit that I know the bike works well at and I have had previously had some really strong results on the Ducati there and I feel like we have obviously made a massive step this year. Hopefully we can make a step forward again to previous years, and I am really looking forward to it.
“We have some electronics things to test and then really we want to get back to the way the season has been and fighting back for the wins and podiums, to build back up the points lead.”
DIXON AND GUEVARA TO DOUBLE-UP ON 2024 MOTO2™ FOR GASGAS ASPAR TEAM
2023 MotoGP news
GASGAS will be blazing a trail in 2024 Moto2 thanks to the contract renewal with Jake Dixon. The Grand Prix-winning squad, GASGAS Aspar Team, will load-up on the Brit and Spaniard Izan Guevara’s talents for another action-packed campaign.
Jake Dixon is still in contention for the 2023 Moto2 title. The 27-year-old is enjoying his best term in the class and since taking on GASGAS colors during the winter of 2021. #96 has gathered four podium finishes and his maiden Grand Prix win (at the TT Circuit Assen) during the 2023 season so far. He has now committed his future both to the team and pursuit of the 2024 crown in the fiercely fought category.
Izan Guevara has been steadily going through his Moto2 education. The 19-year-old Majorcan, and current reigning Moto3™ world champ, needed the first phase of ’23 to recover from an off-season wrist injury and find his footing in the class. Izan bagged his first Moto2 points at the Red Bull Ring in Austria last week and is making his way up the learning curve.
The #96 and #28 will be teammates for another assault on Moto2. ’24 will be Dixon’s third season in a row with the GASGAS Aspar Team while Guevara will enter his fifth under Jorge Martinez’s direction.
Jake Dixon: “We’ve had almost two incredible seasons together so far so I’m really excited to stay with GASGAS Aspar Team for another year. We both have goals, for the remainder of 2023 but then also full-on for ’24. We’ve regularly been in the running for podiums and wins and we’re 3rd in the championship at the moment, so I feel like I am in a strong place and the right place.”
Izan Guevara: “I’m really grateful for the trust GASGAS Aspar Team have placed in me for the last few years. Together we have achieved pretty much everything we were aiming for: Moto3 world championship racing in 2020, the title in 2022 and, now, fighting for what we can in Moto2 and with another goal for 2024. My adaptation to the class is going positively and we took our first points in Austria. Step-by-step we are building a base so we will again arrive to the highest level together.”
Jorge Martinez: “Again, we have a great team for 2024. We’re happy that we can count on Jake Dixon once more for the GASGAS Aspar Team next season and we’re conscious that we still haven’t reached the limits of our potential together. We’ve taken Jake’s first win, and the working relationship is really good; we know what he needs and how we can help him. The rider has 100% trust in his team and his group, and I know we’ll fight for the world championship next year. With Jake and with Izan, who is progressing nicely in Moto2 and had his first points in Austria, we’ll chase everything we can in 2024. We are starting to see sparks in Izan that we know well, and we saw to such powerful effect in FIM JuniorGP and in Moto3, and we’ll see his possibilities very soon.”
Ryan Vickers captured pole position during Bennetts British Superbike Omologato Superpole qualifying Sunday at Cadwell Park, in Lincolnshire, England. Riding his LAMI OMG Racing Yamaha YZF-R1, Vickers covered the 2.18-mile course in 1:25.847 to top the field of 21 riders.
Leon Haslam was best of the rest with a time of 1:25.895 on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad M 1000 RR, and Glenn Irwin qualified third with a lap of 1:25.979 on his BeerMonster Ducati Panigale V4 R.
BSB Comb Qual
More, from a press release issued by MotorSport Vision Racing:
O’Halloran sets personal best lap of Cadwell Park to top Free Practice
Jason O’Halloran continued his momentum from the previous round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship by topping the combined Free Practice times at Cadwell Park with the dry morning session setting the order after a damp afternoon.
The McAMS Yamaha rider took the treble win at Thruxton and he continued to lead his rivals by setting his personal best lap of the Lincolnshire circuit in the opening session. The Australian and LAMI OMG Racing Yamaha rival Kyle Ryde lapped under the existing lap race record, with 0.097s between them at the top of the times.
LAMI OMG Racing Yamaha had both riders inside the top three with Ryan Vickers having another strong start to the weekend, holding off Storm Stacey on the Starline Racing Kawasaki and Glenn Irwin completing the top five for the BeerMonster Ducati team.
Josh Brookes was the leading FHO Racing BMW Motorrad Team rider in sixth place as he moved ahead of Lee Jackson on the Cheshire Mouldings Kawasaki and Christian Iddon who completed the top eight for Oxford Products Racing Ducati.
Charlie Nesbitt and Peter Hickman completed the top ten with Leon Haslam and championship leader Tommy Bridewell the riders progressing into tomorrow’s Omologato Superpole starting list.
Brookes topped the damp afternoon session for the FHO Racing BMW Motorrad Team in the final minutes ahead of Irwin and Bridewell with Nesbitt and Jackson completing the top five. However, the dry session this morning determined the top 12 riders progressing directly into tomorrow’s Omologato Superpole.
Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Cadwell Park, combined Free Practice times:
For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com
Jason O’Halloran
McAMS Yamaha
“It’s been a really good first day. It was nice to have the test evening last night, that meant we started in a pretty good place today and knew the area we needed to improve.
“I felt comfortable from the opening laps of free practice so we worked through our session plan and I ended up fastest which was nice. More importantly I had a very good feeling on the bike!
“That was my fastest ever lap here and not too far off what Brad [Ray] did in Superpole last year but it didn’t feel that fast and I surprised myself when I saw it come up on the dash. So that makes it even better.
“Tomorrow we have the Superpole format for qualifying which is a bit different but I tested my one lap pace today and that’s when we were able to do that lap time, so I’m looking forward to that and the Sprint race!”
Jason O’Halloran topped Bennetts British Superbike Free Practice One (FP1) Saturday morning at Cadwell Park, in Lincolnshire, England. Riding his McAMS Yamaha YZF-R1 on Pirelli control tires, the Australian lapped the narrow 2.18-mile track in 1:25.667 to lead the field of 22 riders.
BSB FP1
AMA Road Race Grand Championship With ASRA Slated To Run Oct. 19-22
The event returns to historic Daytona International Speedway, with seven competition classes of motorcycle racing
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Thirteen American Motorcyclist Association No. 1 plates will be up for grabs at the 2023 AMA Amateur Road Race Grand Championship, which runs Oct. 19-22 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla.
“The AMA Road Race Grand Championship is always a stellar event,” AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant said, “and we can’t wait to get down to historic Daytona to see some fierce competition out on the track with several No. 1 plates and AMA awards up for grabs.”
The AMA Amateur Road Race Grand Championship, sanctioned by the AMA and operated by the American Superbike Racing Association (ASRA), will include four full days of road racing action and coincide with the ASRA team challenge series and ASRA sprint races during the four-day event at Daytona International Speedway.
“We have been making progress in the sport and bringing many improvements to motorcycle racing,” said Alex Spellman, Partner of the ASRA. “This event is a celebration of the AMA and will crown several champions.”
Racers will have the opportunity to compete for AMA No. 1 plates in seven different classes.
Outside of the national championships, other awards presented at the event include the Nicky Hayden AMA Road Race Horizon Award, the AMA Road Race Youth Award, the AMA Road Race Top Novice Award and the AMA Road Race Vet/Senior Award.
For more information regarding the AMA Road Race Grand Championship, visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com/racing/road-racing/ and asraracing.com/.
About the American Motorcyclist Association
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. Besides offering members money-saving discounts on products and services, the AMA also publishes American Motorcyclist, a recently revitalized and monthly full-color magazine (and digital version of same) that covers current events and motorcycle history with brilliant photography and compelling writing. American Motorcyclist is also North America’s largest-circulation magazine. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com.
Not a member? Join the AMA today: AmericanMotorcyclist.com.
August 25, 2023. Belmont, California: Due to irreconcilable differences, we have decided to terminate our relationship with American Racing and Apex Management, effective immediately.
We went into this relationship with high hopes for this team and management company having our best interests at heart.
We hope to have exciting news about the remainder of the season and 2024 in the near future. We’d like to thank our personal sponsors for their enduring support.
– Maxwell Toth
Roadracing World MotoGP Editor and Isle of Man TT winner Mat Oxley and two-time World Championship-winning Crew Chief Peter Bom have started “The Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast,” which will be focused on the FIM MotoGP World Championship.
This week’s podcast is “Red Bull Ring 2023 – Always Wrong in Another Way.”
The original podcast can be found on BuzzSprout.com or listened to via other places you get podcasts.
The retro-inspired Monkey and Super Cub are back for the 2024 model year
American Honda today announced the return of two popular miniMOTO models for the 2024 model year. From new riders to nostalgic fans of past models that played important roles in Honda’s history, the iconic Monkey and Super Cub continue to appeal to a wide variety of customers. Honda is a pioneer and leader in this category, and the brand’s collection of approachable and fun pint-sized two-wheelers has never been stronger.
With authentic retro styling and a smile-inducing character, Honda’s Monkey is back with a new Pearl Black color for 2024 (plus the returning Pearl Nebula Red). Also returning for the new model year, the best-selling Super Cub continues to offer convenient and efficient performance for around-town riding. Both models draw on Honda’s rich two-wheel heritage while benefiting from the modern advancements that allow for an enjoyable, safe and comfortable ride.
Monkey
Originally introduced in the early 1960s for a Honda-owned Japanese amusement park called Tama Tech, Honda’s Monkey remains true to its roots, with a fun-yet-practical character. Its authentic retro styling is contrasted by state-of-the-art performance, thanks to features like programmed fuel injection, ABS brakes, plush suspension and a capable 124cc engine. Designed to maximize smiles per gallon, the Monkey’s small stature, light weight and practical performance combine to deliver an approachable, enjoyable riding experience for a wide variety of riders.
Super Cub C125
Holding the crown of the most popular motor vehicle of all time, with over 100 million units sold worldwide since its introduction in 1958, the Super Cub offers an unparalleled combination of practical simplicity and retro styling. A step-through chassis, clutch-free four-speed transmission and lightweight design inspire confidence, while the 124cc four-stroke engine delivers impressive fuel efficiency and plenty of power for zipping around town. Plus, convenient features like front-wheel ABS, fuel injection and an electric starter contribute to the Super Cub’s iconic status.
Featured In The August 2023 Issue:
The 1970s and 1980s were a great time to observe lots of interesting experiments in Grand Prix motorcycle chassis design. There were pro-squat and anti-squat suspension systems; fully floating caliper mounts; parallelogram swingarms; bell-crank rear shock linkages; pneumatic shocks; mono-shocks; twin shocks; conical disc/drum brakes; 16-inch wheels; steel-tube frames; aluminum square- tube frames; and sheet aluminum frames.
Engine power and tire grip were increasing, putting extra demands on frames and suspension to make the bike perform as its rider intended. Austrian manufacturer Rotax launched an inline twin-cylinder 250cc two-stroke engine in 1980, making it available to chassis manufacturers as an alternative to the popular Yamaha engines…
“Historic Racebike Illustrations: 1984 Kobas 250cc Grand Prix,” by Mick Ofield
Spanish chassis designer Antonio Cobas realized the slim Rotax engine design, similar to the Kawasaki KR250 (see the January 2015 issue of Roadracing World) would enable him to create a racebike with a narrow profile and better mass centralization. His unique twin-spar frame weighed in at less than eight pounds, and formed the basis of a Championship-winning machine. Read the details in the latest issue of Roadracing World!
Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine is available in print and digital formats.
PREVIEW the August 2023 Issue of Roadracing World!
Click to SUBSCRIBE NOW ! Or call (909) 654-4779, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
Read the August 2023 issue of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology with your online subscription. Log in HERE
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Editorial Note: This race weekend runs Saturday through Monday.
‘Mountain’ the title challenge: Cadwell Park next in Bennetts BSB title fight
The fight for the 2023 Bennetts British Superbike Championship title heads to Cadwell Park this August Bank Holiday weekend (August 26/27/28) for the final round of the Main Season, following an intense encounter at Thruxton.
The Bennetts BSB rookies came to the fore at Thruxton with Charlie Nesbitt claiming his first podium finish and MasterMac Honda by Hawk Racing’s first of the season, whilst Team Green also got their podium tally underway as Lee Jackson became the eleventh different top three finisher of 2023 for Cheshire Mouldings Kawasaki.
Jason O’Halloran fired the McAMS Yamaha back into title contention with an imperious triple win at the Hampshire circuit, elevating him into third in the overall standings before the points’ value increases over the final three rounds.
Tommy Bridewell still holds the lead at the top of the standings for BeerMonster Ducati, with a reduced margin of 26.5 separating him and his teammate Glenn Irwin, with O’Halloran now closing down their advantage.
Kyle Ryde still heads the LAMI OMG Racing Yamaha riders in fourth place in the standings; he is pushing for a podium return as he fights to remain ahead of 2018 champion Leon Haslam on the ROKiT BMW Motorrad in fifth place.
Jackson meanwhile opened his podium scoring account at Thruxton, but he has to hold off the challenges from Josh Brookes and the local FHO Racing BMW Motorrad Team ahead of this weekend.
Ryan Vickers has been a consistent podium contender and he still holds a margin over Brands Hatch podium finishers Christian Iddon and Danny Kent in the standings, but Jack Kennedy, Danny Buchan and Peter Hickman are looking for their first top three finishes of the season in Lincolnshire, whilst Max Cook just missed out on a debut podium at Thruxton by 0.013s.
Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings:
For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com
Tommy Bridewell
BeerMonster Ducati
“Thruxton was a difficult weekend but also really positive for me. I expected to have lost more points to Glenn than I did. My riding style and the way I have always ridden at Thruxton has never been the best combination and Glenn has always seemed to be quite strong at Thruxton so for me to be able to match him there was a big positive. I did expect to lose more points to him at Thruxton.
“For Cadwell Park we are going back to a circuit that suits my style, a circuit that I know the bike works well at and I have had previously had some really strong results on the Ducati there and I feel like we have obviously made a massive step this year. Hopefully we can make a step forward again to previous years, and I am really looking forward to it.
“We have some electronics things to test and then really we want to get back to the way the season has been and fighting back for the wins and podiums, to build back up the points lead.”
DIXON AND GUEVARA TO DOUBLE-UP ON 2024 MOTO2™ FOR GASGAS ASPAR TEAM
2023 MotoGP news
GASGAS will be blazing a trail in 2024 Moto2 thanks to the contract renewal with Jake Dixon. The Grand Prix-winning squad, GASGAS Aspar Team, will load-up on the Brit and Spaniard Izan Guevara’s talents for another action-packed campaign.
Jake Dixon is still in contention for the 2023 Moto2 title. The 27-year-old is enjoying his best term in the class and since taking on GASGAS colors during the winter of 2021. #96 has gathered four podium finishes and his maiden Grand Prix win (at the TT Circuit Assen) during the 2023 season so far. He has now committed his future both to the team and pursuit of the 2024 crown in the fiercely fought category.
Izan Guevara has been steadily going through his Moto2 education. The 19-year-old Majorcan, and current reigning Moto3™ world champ, needed the first phase of ’23 to recover from an off-season wrist injury and find his footing in the class. Izan bagged his first Moto2 points at the Red Bull Ring in Austria last week and is making his way up the learning curve.
The #96 and #28 will be teammates for another assault on Moto2. ’24 will be Dixon’s third season in a row with the GASGAS Aspar Team while Guevara will enter his fifth under Jorge Martinez’s direction.
Jake Dixon: “We’ve had almost two incredible seasons together so far so I’m really excited to stay with GASGAS Aspar Team for another year. We both have goals, for the remainder of 2023 but then also full-on for ’24. We’ve regularly been in the running for podiums and wins and we’re 3rd in the championship at the moment, so I feel like I am in a strong place and the right place.”
Izan Guevara: “I’m really grateful for the trust GASGAS Aspar Team have placed in me for the last few years. Together we have achieved pretty much everything we were aiming for: Moto3 world championship racing in 2020, the title in 2022 and, now, fighting for what we can in Moto2 and with another goal for 2024. My adaptation to the class is going positively and we took our first points in Austria. Step-by-step we are building a base so we will again arrive to the highest level together.”
Jorge Martinez: “Again, we have a great team for 2024. We’re happy that we can count on Jake Dixon once more for the GASGAS Aspar Team next season and we’re conscious that we still haven’t reached the limits of our potential together. We’ve taken Jake’s first win, and the working relationship is really good; we know what he needs and how we can help him. The rider has 100% trust in his team and his group, and I know we’ll fight for the world championship next year. With Jake and with Izan, who is progressing nicely in Moto2 and had his first points in Austria, we’ll chase everything we can in 2024. We are starting to see sparks in Izan that we know well, and we saw to such powerful effect in FIM JuniorGP and in Moto3, and we’ll see his possibilities very soon.”
