Thread: BSB Thruxton

New rules introduced with immediate effect following incidents at Brands Hatch even that brought about the cancellation of racing.

Now, a rule change has been introduced by the MCRCB which bans the practice of picking up a crashed machine and continuing during practice or races.
The official wording is: "Riders who fall from their machine are not permitted to continue in the practice session or race until passed fit by a Medical Officer (note: at BSB events there are Medical Officers on each corner around the circuit) and the machine re-inspected and cleared by Technical Control. Any infringement of this rule will result in the rider being disqualified from the remainder of the practice session or race and may result in further penalties.
"In the event of a practice or race being interrupted by a red flag, any crashed machines will be recovered and taken to Technical Control and released to the Team for repair. Once the repaired machine has been re-inspected and cleared by a Technical Officer a rider may continue in the restarted practice or race. In the second part of an interrupted race this applies to riders classified in the results of the first part."

Tommy Hill getting his title defence back on track, the Stalker 5th!, disappointing qualifying from Byrne, Haga and Seeley in 15th to 17th positions and the Supersonic BMW boys in 10th and 20th and Ant West finishing Moto2 25th. Just sayin...

Originally Posted by Rod Richardson

New rules introduced with immediate effect following incidents at Brands Hatch even that brought about the cancellation of racing.

Now, a rule change has been introduced by the MCRCB which bans the practice of picking up a crashed machine and continuing during practice or races.
The official wording is: "Riders who fall from their machine are not permitted to continue in the practice session or race until passed fit by a Medical Officer (note: at BSB events there are Medical Officers on each corner around the circuit) and the machine re-inspected and cleared by Technical Control. Any infringement of this rule will result in the rider being disqualified from the remainder of the practice session or race and may result in further penalties.
"In the event of a practice or race being interrupted by a red flag, any crashed machines will be recovered and taken to Technical Control and released to the Team for repair. Once the repaired machine has been re-inspected and cleared by a Technical Officer a rider may continue in the restarted practice or race. In the second part of an interrupted race this applies to riders classified in the results of the first part."

Kneejerk reaction perhaps?

Morning Warmup

1. Tommy Hill GBR Swan Yamaha YZF-R1 1m 16.237s
2. Alex Lowes GBR WFR Honda CBR1000RR 1m 16.434s
3. James Westmoreland GBR WFR Honda CBR1000RR 1m 16.554s
4. Stuart Easton GBR Rapid PBM Kawasaki ZX-10R 1m 16.554s
5. Shane Byrne GBR Rapid PBM Kawasaki ZX-10R 1m 16.560s
6. Alastair Seeley GBR Tyco Suzuki GSX-R1000 1m 16.639s
7. Jon Kirkham GBR Samsung Honda CBR1000RR 1m 16.645s
8. Josh Brookes AUS Tyco Suzuki GSX-R1000 1m 16.663s
9. Michael Rutter GBR MSS Bathams Kawasaki ZX-10R 1m 16.717s
10. Gary Mason GBR Quattro Plant Kawasaki ZX-10R 1m 16.741s
11. Noriyuki Haga JPN Swan Yamaha YZF-R1 1m 16.744s
12. Chris Walker GBR Pr1mo BKR Kawasaki ZX-10R 1m 16.744s
13. Luca Scassa ITA Padgetts Honda CBR1000RR 1m 16.878s
14. Barry Burrell GBR Buildbase BMW S1000RR 1m 16.902s
15. Michael Laverty GBR Samsung Honda CBR1000RR 1m 16.965s
16. Graeme Gowland GBR WFR Honda CBR1000RR 1m 17.036s
17. Ian Lowry GBR Padgetts Honda CBR1000RR 1m 17.047s
18. Dan Linfoot GBR Buildbase BMW S1000RR 1m 17.097s
19. Peter Hickman GBR MSS Bathams Kawasaki ZX-10R 1m 17.131s
20. Patric Muff SUI Supersonic BMW S1000RR 1m 17.189s
21. Tristan Palmer GBR GBmoto Honda CBR1000RR 1m 17.482s
22. Tommy Bridewell GBR Supersonic BMW S1000RR 1m 17.519s
23. Scott Smart GBR Moto Rapido Ducati 1199 1m 17.851s
24. Freddy Foray FRA Quattro Plant Kawasaki ZX-10R 1m 18.020s
25. James Hillier GBR Pr1mo BKR Kawasaki ZX-10R 1m 18.284s
26. Luke Quigley GBR GBmoto Honda CBR1000RR 1m 18.289s
27. Alex Polita ITA Jentin Doodson Ducati 1199 1m 18.477s
28. Aaron Zanotti GBR A Plant Suzuki GSX-R1000 1m 18.869s
29. Florian Marino FRA Splitlath Redmond Aprilia RSV4 1m 19.078s
30. Tom Tunstall GBR Jentin Doodson Ducati 1199 1m 19.086s
31. John Laverty GBR Splitlath Redmond Aprilia RSV4 1m 19.441s
32. Jenny Tinmouth GBR Hardinge Honda CBR1000RR 1m 19.712s
33. Abdulaziz Binladin KSA Moto Rapido Ducati 1199 1m 22.413s

Top 20 covered by 1 second!

Ian Lowry took Superbike race one for his first BSB race win (well-deserved, a very underrated rider), and Josh Brookes rode a storming race to come through from 13th for the win in race two. Tommy Hill was second in both, and it is good to see Stuart Easton back where he belongs after his injuries at last year's NW200 although he just fell short of the podium.

Of the imports: Luca Scassa looks to be taking well to BSB (Lowry's team-mate), but Nori hasn't quite settled yet. Alessandro Polita has a new Ducati to develop, and Florian Marino is riding an Aprilia that still needs a bit of work (his team-mate John Laverty is struggling too).

Looking forward to to watching the weekend's races when I can find some footage

Results
SUPERBIKES RACE 1
1 5 Ian LOWRY GBR Honda - Padgetts Racing 20 25:37.097
2 1 Tommy HILL GBR Yamaha - Swan Yamaha 20 25:39.891 2.794
3 2 Josh BROOKES AUS Suzuki - Tyco Suzuki 20 25:50.233 13.136
4 67 Shane BYRNE GBR Kawasaki - Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki
5 3 Stuart EASTON GBR Kawasaki - Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki
6 7 Michael LAVERTY GBR Honda - Samsung Honda
7 10 Jon KIRKHAM GBR Honda - Samsung Honda
8 99 Luca SCASSA ITA Honda - Padgetts Racing
9 27 James WESTMORELAND GBR Honda - Team WFR
10 81 Graeme GOWLAND GBR Honda - Team WFR


SUPERBIKES RACE 2
1 2 Josh BROOKES AUS Suzuki - Tyco Suzuki 20 25:36.
2 1 Tommy HILL GBR Yamaha - Swan Yamaha 20 25:36.786 0.664
3 67 Shane BYRNE GBR Kawasaki - Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki 20 25:37.565 1.443
4 3 Stuart EASTON GBR Kawasaki - Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki
5 5 Ian LOWRY GBR Honda - Padgetts Racing
6 99 Luca SCASSA ITA Honda - Padgetts Racing
7 10 Jon KIRKHAM GBR Honda - Samsung Honda
8 22 Alex LOWES GBR Honda - Team WFR
9 27 James WESTMORELAND GBR Honda - Team WFR
10 41 Noriyuki HAGA JPN Yamaha - Swan Yamaha


SUPERSPORT RACE 1
1 75 Glen RICHARDS Triumph - Smiths (Gloucester) Racing 12 15:42.924
2 70 Sam WARREN Yamaha - Seton Tuning Yamaha 12 15:44.687 1.763
3 15 Ben WILSON Kawasaki - Gearlink Kawasaki 12 15:44.702 1.778
4 4 Jack KENNEDY Yamaha - MarTrain Yamaha Racing
5 12 Luke MOSSEY Triumph - Smiths (Gloucester) Racing
6 21 Christian IDDON Triumph - Oxford TAG Triumph
7 79 Pauli PEKKANEN Triumph - 777 RR Triumph
8 47 Richard COOPER Triumph - Oxford TAG Triumph
9 24 Kev COGHLAN Yamaha - Team Colin Appleyard/Macadam
10 82 C Luke JONES Triumph - 777RR Triumph / T3 Racing


SUPERSPORT RACE 2
1 3 Billy McCONNELL Triumph - Smiths (Gloucester) Racing
2 4 Jack KENNEDY Yamaha - MarTrain Yamaha Racing
3 75 Glen RICHARDS Triumph - Smiths (Gloucester) Racing
4 12 Luke MOSSEY Triumph - Smiths (Gloucester) Racing
5 15 Ben WILSON Kawasaki - Gearlink Kawasaki
6 82 C Luke JONES Triumph - 777RR Triumph / T3 Racing
7 2 C Glenn IRWIN Yamaha - Met Healthcare/Megastore
8 79 Pauli PEKKANEN Triumph - 777 RR Triumph
9 47 Richard COOPER Triumph - Oxford TAG Triumph
10 21 Christian IDDON Triumph - Oxford TAG Triumph

Stoked for Brookes, equally excited for Stuart Easton's results after last years injuries. And Glen Richards is clearly putting his 125cc skills to good use on that Triumph!