British Superbikes Brands Hatch Sunday

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British Superbikes Race 2 at Brands Hatch: Ryan Vickers Triumphs in Five-Lap Sprint

The second British Superbikes race at Brands Hatch, originally a sprint, was further reduced to a five-lap dash due to incidents, and Ryan Vickers capitalized on this to secure victory for OMG Grilla Yamaha.

Race Highlights:

Initial Start and Red Flag Incident: The race started with an immediate safety car deployment following a crash involving Glenn Irwin, Danny Buchan, and Danny Kent. A red flag was waved on lap seven of the initial twelve-lap race as Luke Hedger and his bike required careful removal after an incident.
Vickers’ Lead Change: Prior to the red flag, Vickers had lost the lead to Tommy Bridewell due to a small error at Surtees. However, Vickers executed a brilliant move, overtaking both Bridewell and Christian Iddon in a double slipstream maneuver to reclaim the lead.
Restart and Victory: On the restart, Vickers led from pole position and maintained his lead into turn one. Despite the short race distance, he set a pace of 1m25s, mirroring his dominance in race one, and won by 1.188 seconds.

Podium Finishers:

Ryan Vickers (OMG Grilla Yamaha): Dominated the five-lap dash, showcasing consistent speed and strategy.
Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK): Finished second, closely followed by Kyle Ryde.
Kyle Ryde (OMG Grilla Yamaha): Overcame issues from Saturday, showcased strong performance in the damp warm-up, and secured third place.

Key Performances:

Andrew Irwin: Involved in intense battles, ultimately finished fourth after sending Christian Iddon wide.
Leon Haslam (ROKiT BMW Motorrad): Made significant gains to claim fifth, starting from eighth.
Christian Iddon (Oxford Products Ducati): Recovered from eighth to finish sixth.
Lee Jackson (MasterMac Honda): Finished a solo seventh.
Josh Brookes (FHO Racing BMW Motorrad): Recovered from earlier positions to claim eighth, overtaking Franco Bourne.
Franco Bourne (Rapid Honda): Finished ninth.
Charlie Nesbitt (MasterMac Honda): Rebounded from day one issues to secure tenth.
Jason O’Halloran (Completely Motorbikes Kawasaki): Dropped back to eleventh after starting the restart from fourth.
Peter Hickman (FHO Racing): Finished twelfth after making significant gains on the first lap.
Max Cook (Completely Motorbikes Kawasaki): Secured thirteenth.
Storm Stacey (LKQ Euro Car Parts Kawasaki): Finished fourteenth.
Lewis Rollo (In Competition/Sencat Aprilia): Claimed the final points position in fifteenth.

Key Points:

Pole Position: Ryan Vickers (OMG Grilla Yamaha)
Race Winner: Ryan Vickers
Fastest Lap: Ryan Vickers (1m25s pace)

Post-Race Reflection:

Ryan Vickers’ consistent performance and strategic prowess led him to victory in a truncated but thrilling race, solidifying his reputation as a formidable competitor in the British Superbikes Championship.

Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Brands Hatch, Race 2 result:

Ryan Vickers (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing)
Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) +1.188s
Kyle Ryde ( OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) +1.237s
Andrew Irwin (Honda Racing UK) +2.566s
Leon Haslam (ROKiT Haslam Racing BMW Motorrad) +2.749s
Christian Iddon (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) +3.077s
Lee Jackson (MasterMac Honda) +4.618s
Josh Brookes (FHO Racing BMW Motorrad) +5.389s
Franco Bourne (Rapid Honda) +5.742s
Charlie Nesbitt (MasterMac Honda) +6.032s

British Superbikes Race 3 at Brands Hatch: Ryan Vickers Dominates Once Again

In the third race at Brands Hatch, Ryan Vickers showcased his exceptional skills and consistency, securing a comfortable and well-managed win, regardless of the conditions.

Race Highlights:

Electric Start and Early Lead: Vickers took the lead as early as turn one after another impressive start. By lap four, he had already built a lead of over a second.
Consistent Lap Times: The OMG Grilla Yamaha rider maintained a consistent pace in the low 1m25s, extending his lead to over four seconds in the closing stages.
Victory Lap: Vickers eased off in the final laps, enjoying his lead and waving to the fans as he crossed the finish line, winning by 3.073 seconds.

This victory marks the second time Vickers has dominated a meeting in 2024, having won both races at Navarra. He becomes only the third rider in history to achieve a triple win at Brands Hatch, joining Josh Brookes (2019) and Tarran Mackenzie (2021).

Podium Finishers:

Ryan Vickers (OMG Grilla Yamaha): Secured a commanding win, demonstrating his dominance.
Christian Iddon (Oxford Products Ducati): Claimed second after a series of intense battles.
Kyle Ryde (OMG Grilla Yamaha): Finished third, making it a double podium for OMG Yamaha.

Key Performances:

Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK): Finished fourth, unable to break into the top three but maintained a comfortable gap over his teammate Andrew Irwin.
Andrew Irwin (Honda Racing UK): Secured fifth, showing strong performance.
Lee Jackson (MasterMac Honda): Improved to finish sixth, just over a second behind Irwin.

Remarkable Comeback:

Glenn Irwin (PBM Hagar Ducati): Overcame a dramatic crash and started from 23rd on the grid. He fought his way up to finish seventh, showing incredible resilience and skill.

Other Notable Finishers:

Jason O’Halloran (Completely Motorbikes Kawasaki): Finished eighth after losing seventh to Glenn Irwin.
Charlie Nesbitt (MasterMac Honda): Secured ninth, closely followed by Leon Haslam (ROKiT Haslam Racing) in tenth.
Josh Brookes (FHO Racing BMW Motorrad): Finished eleventh, just behind Haslam.
Max Cook (Completely Motorbikes Kawasaki): Finished twelfth.
Peter Hickman (FHO Racing BMW Motorrad): Secured thirteenth after breaking free from the fight for the final points.
Billy McConnell (Look Forward Racing): Finished fourteenth.
Danny Kent (McAMS Yamaha): Salvaged a point by finishing fifteenth after starting from the back of the grid.

Lewis Rollo (In Competition/Sencat Aprilia): Top pathway entry, finishing nineteenth.

Key Points:

Pole Position: Ryan Vickers (OMG Grilla Yamaha)
Race Winner: Ryan Vickers
Consistent Fastest Laps: Ryan Vickers maintained low 1m25s lap times.

Post-Race Reflection:

Ryan Vickers’ dominant performance at Brands Hatch underscores his prowess and consistency in the British Superbikes Championship, as he continues to impress with his strategic racing and exceptional pace.

Glenn Irwin’s Remarkable Comeback from the Back of the Grid to Seventh

Overview:

Despite a dramatic crash at the beginning of the sprint race, Glenn Irwin managed an impressive recovery to finish seventh in the final race at Brands Hatch.

Incident and Recovery:

Initial Crash: Glenn Irwin’s crash at the start of the sprint race led to concerns about his participation in the final race. He was taken off on a stretcher and checked for injuries, revealing no fractures but muscle spasms in his neck and shoulder.
Grid Position: Starting from 23rd on the grid due to the crash, Irwin immediately began his ascent, reaching 18th by the end of the first lap.

Climbing the Field:

Aggressive Moves: Irwin continued to overtake riders, making consistent progress up the field. His final significant move was overtaking Jason O’Halloran on lap 15 to secure seventh place.
Maintaining Position: O’Halloran followed closely behind for the last five laps but couldn’t reclaim his position.

Notable Performances:

Charlie Nesbitt (MasterMac Honda): Finished ninth, closely trailing Irwin and keeping Leon Haslam (ROKiT Haslam Racing) at bay, who finished tenth.
Leon Haslam: Briefly in third on the opening lap, he couldn’t maintain his position but still ended as the best-placed BMW rider, just ahead of Josh Brookes (FHO Racing BMW Motorrad) in eleventh.
Max Cook (Completely Motorbikes Kawasaki): Finished a solitary twelfth.
Peter Hickman (FHO Racing BMW Motorrad): Finished thirteenth after pulling away from the final points battle in the closing laps.

Points Finishers:

Billy McConnell (Look Forward Racing): Led the final points-scoring group, finishing fourteenth.
Danny Kent (McAMS Yamaha): Recovered from starting at the back of the grid due to the sprint crash to finish fifteenth.
Danny Buchan: Just missed out on points.

Top Pathway Entry:

Lewis Rollo (In Competition/Sencat Aprilia): Finished as the top pathway entry in 19th place, within the same group as the final points finishers.

Glenn Irwin’s remarkable comeback from the back of the grid to seventh place highlights his determination and skill, turning a challenging start into a commendable finish.