Along with standard engines a series specified control ECU device that eliminates any form of traction control, launch control and anti-wheelie devices will be compulsory"[9][10][11], Qualifying was also altered, with the "Roll for Pole" only setting the grid for race one of each weekend. Hi everyone. Hickman is the fastest rider on track currently in fourth and he is reeling in the leading three - Brookes, Haslam and G Irwin #OultonBSB. They are the new GLADIATORS, battling at 200MPH, riding through torturous conditions and risking life and limb at every race meeting. After a disappointing year in Moto2, he returned to Moto 3 in 2014 finishing eighth overall but his best moment came in 2015 when six wins helped him clinch the Moto 3 World Championship thus ending Great Britains 38-year wait for a Grand Prix world champion. 2023 British Superbike Championship - Wikipedia He later rode for Suzuki with his best season coming in 1967 when he won two Grand Prix races and finished the year in third place in both the 50cc and the 125cc world championships. Races were covered live by ITV and Sky Sports. His best year came in 2003 when he took sixth overall whilst he also has a career total of 12 podiums. Wildcard riders are included in the list. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. [19] This was a step down from where the BSB had previously been having an effect on the viewing figures, The total UK BSB TV audience in 2008 was 7 million compared to 11 million in 2007 which averages at 600,000 per round which was basically split 50:50 between Eurosport and Channel 4[20], Privateer Cup Champion: Dave Heal (Kawasaki ZX-7R) (Myco Motorsports), British Superbike Championship Support Series, "Teletext Holidays | Book a 2021/22 holiday today with low deposits", "BSB announces new 'Evolution' class for 2010", "BSB set to intensify in 2010 with new rule changes", "British Superbikes limited to 32 places for 2012", "BSB Showdown Explained All you need to know", "MSVR - MSV Racing - the race organising division of MSV", "Buy Motorcycle Clothing, Motorcycle Parts and Motorcycle Accessories online safely and securely", "Eurosport deal bad news for BSB? Many riders from the series have gone on to race in the Superbike World Championship or MotoGP. With Tommy Bridewell in third, Ducati take the first three places in the final Championship standings. Two seasons in the 125cc World Championship followed before he moved into the 500cc class in 1995, finishing an excellent 11th overall. Sheene first started to race in 1968, becoming the British 125cc champion, aged 20 in 1970, and immediately moved into the 125cc World Championship finishing second overall in 1971 after taking three GP wins. BSB Oulton Park: Peter Hickman tops the opening day for FHO Racing BMW It was the domination of Leon Camier and the Airwaves Yamaha in 2009 that saw the biggest change in 2010 though. Eight riders, up from six, will now compete in the playoff.[15]. 2002 the series changes allowing 1000cc four-strokes in for the first time as fewer and fewer 750s are being manufactured. Steve Hislop - Cyclestop Malaysia Kawasaki (Brands Hatch WSB only)Mark Linscott - GEPA Motos Kawasaki Continuing on a Cotton, he won the race the following year to become the then youngest race winner of a TT race and then moved to the Norton factory where he enjoyed some of his finest moments.