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Message started by pip4you on Jan 10^th, 2011, 12:10am

Title: BSB 2011
Post by pip4you on Jan 10^th, 2011, 12:10am

The 2011 BSB calendar has been announced today by series promoters MotorSport Vision (MSV).

The twelve events include a return to the historic Donington Park circuit, which has re-opened under the guidance of owner Kevin Wheatcroft, and the new Snetterton '300'.

It was recently confirmed that Norfolk's Snetterton circuit would be comprehensively redeveloped ahead of the 2011 season, and the sixth round on 1-3 July will be the first major national event to run on the new 2.9 mile ‘300’ configuration.

Brands Hatch will host three races on the 2011 calendar, including the opening and final rounds.

Apr 22-25 Brands Hatch*
Apr 30-May 2 Oulton Park*
May 13-15 Croft
May 28-30 Thruxton*
June 17-19 Knockhill
July 1-3 Snetterton 300
July 15-17 Oulton Park
Aug 5-7 Brands Hatch GP
Aug 27-29 Cadwell Park*
Sept 9-11 Donington Park
Sept 23-25 Silverstone Arena GP
Oct 7-9 Brands Hatch
* = Bank Holiday weekend

enjoy pip ;)

Title: Re: BSB 2011
Post by haga on Jan 10^th, 2011, 5:38pm

cheers mate, may try and get to Snetterton this year, new track and all that
haga

Title: Re: BSB 2011
Post by pip4you on Jan 21^st, 2011, 7:36pm

Provisional 2011 BSB grid - UPDATE

John Hopkins, Ian Lowry and Dan Linfoot are among those to confirm their 2011 British Superbike Championship plans in recent days...
A flurry of announcements in recent days have seen the 2011 British Superbike grid swell in both numbers and talent, with a provisional 21 riders now confirmed two and a half months prior to the start of the new season.

With HM Plant Honda and Swan Yamaha taking centre stage pre-Christmas with the confirmation of its 2011 rider line-ups, several other teams have snatched some of the limelight recently, not least Crescent Suzuki, which will enter with John Hopkins this season.

The former MotoGP rider is a high-profile addition to the BSB grid and represents a significant coup for both the series and the Crescent team.

MSS Colchester Kawasaki has re-signed Gary Mason to join Stuart Easton, while James Westmoreland makes a welcome step up to the Superbike class with Motorpoint Yamaha after a successful BSS campaign.

His predecessor Dan Linfoot will ride for sorrymate.com SMT Honda, while Buildbase BMW has announced Ian Lowry will make a full-time BSB return alongside John Laverty. Meanwhile, reigning EVO champion Steve Brogan will resume his rivalry with Hudson Kennaugh on the championship class stage after it was confirmed he will step up with Jentin Racing, albeit this time on a Honda.

The EVO class is also growing, thanks in part to an ambitious three rider entry from WFR Honda (formerly BSS champions Embassy Racing), which has secured the quality services of Glen Richards, Alex Lowes and Graeme Gowland. Currently, its rivals for the title include Barry Burrell on a third Buildbase BMW, as well as James Hillier and Daniel Kneen on Kawasakis.

Though the grid is already taking shape, there is potentially more to come with Relentless Suzuki – now with backing from the manufacturer – needing a partner for Josh Brookes, while Crescent Suzuki hasn't ruled out a second rider too.

Tyco Honda has stated its intentions to run a bike alongside Tommy Bridewell, while Ridersmotocycles.com Ducati – fifth with Michael Rutter in 2010 - is also yet to announce its plans.

Confirmed 2011 BSB grid:

HM Plant Honda
Ryuichi Kiyonari
Shane Byrne

Relentless Suzuki
Josh Brookes

Swan Yamaha
Tommy Hill
Michael Laverty

Crescent Suzuki
John Hopkins

Buildbase BMW
John Laverty
Ian Lowry
Barry Burrell (E)

MSS Colchester Kawasaki
Stuart Easton
Gary Mason

Motorpoint Yamaha
Loris Baz
James Westmoreland

Tyco Honda
Tommy Bridewell

Splitlath Motorsport
Hudson Kennaugh

Sorrymate.com SMT Honda
Dan Linfoot

Jentin Honda
Steve Brogan

WFR Honda
Glen Richards (E)
Alex Lowes (E)
Graeme Gowland (E)

Mark Bloom Kawasaki
Daniel Kneen (E)

Bournemouth Kawasaki
James Hillier

Title: Re: BSB 2011
Post by haga on Jan 23^rd, 2011, 9:39pm

Thanks pip, I like John Hopkins, met him at Donnington in 2006, chatted for about 10 minutes, really nice guy, hope he does well
haga

Title: Re: BSB 2011
Post by pip4you on Feb 3^rd, 2011, 9:06pm

I, Superbiker will be launched on 10 March at cinemas nationwide, and will be available on DVD on 4 April. For the full list of screenings, visit: www.isuperbiker.com

enjoy pip. ;)