BSB Knockhill, Race 2 Results

Bradley Ray Unstoppable in the Wet as He Storms to Ninth Win at Knockhill

Bradley Ray showcased once again why he’s the man to beat in the 2025 British Superbike Championship, taking a commanding win in a rain-soaked Race 2 at Knockhill to notch up his ninth victory of the season—and eighth in a row.

With the Scottish skies opening up and conditions turning slippery, many thought the stage might be set for Ray’s rivals to finally chip away at his title advantage. But the Raceways Yamaha rider had other ideas. Launching cleanly from pole, Ray grabbed the hole-shot into Turn 1 and never looked back, executing a flawless performance that saw him lead every lap in a clinical display of wet-weather mastery.

By the end of lap two, he had already pulled a two-second gap on the chasing pack. From there, it was a masterclass in control as Ray carefully managed the pace, maintaining his advantage while staying smooth and composed on the treacherous surface. He would eventually take the chequered flag over four seconds ahead of his nearest rival, local hero Rory Skinner.

The win further cements Ray’s position at the top of the championship standings. With Kyle Ryde unable to find his rhythm in the damp conditions—struggling home in seventh—the gap between the pair now stands at 41 points after the second race of the weekend.

Although the shorter 20-lap sprint could have offered a lifeline to Ray’s title challengers, it was instead another opportunity for the championship leader to assert his dominance. Rather than play it safe, Ray made his intentions clear from the drop of the flag. He powered through the opening corners and quickly built a buffer, leaving the rest to battle for second.

Initially, Ryde slotted into P2 with Skinner in third, but both were quickly caught and passed by the hard-charging Storm Stacey, who looked fired up in the early going. Stacey climbed into second by the end of lap two, but Ray was already long gone.

As the race settled, Skinner fought back and found his way past Stacey on lap eight, reclaiming second place. However, by then, the gap to Ray was insurmountable. The Scotsman settled into a lonely race, unable to challenge for the win but comfortably clear of the battle for third.

With another superb ride under his belt, Ray matched the long-standing record of eight consecutive BSB wins—first set by his mentor and manager Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne back in 2002. If Ray can do it again in Race 3 later today, he’ll write his name into the record books with the longest winning streak in BSB history.

Behind the front two, Tommy Bridewell showed strong pace in the second half of the race, adapting well to the changing grip levels and securing his third podium of the season. It was a quietly determined ride from the Oxford Products Ducati man, who has been building consistency in recent rounds.

Further back, Danny Kent delivered his standout performance of the year so far. Starting from 11th, the McAMS Yamaha rider charged through the field in the closing laps, ultimately overhauling a fading Stacey to grab fifth place. It was a result that rewarded both patience and precision in tricky conditions.

Fraser Rogers also impressed once again, equalling his best-ever BSB finish with sixth place. The TAG Racing Honda rider continued his upward trajectory by getting the better of Ryde late in the race, capitalising on the latter’s clear discomfort in the wet.

Leon Haslam made decent progress from 13th on the grid to finish eighth, while Christian Iddon put together a solid comeback from 18th to ninth, his best result yet on the AJN Steelstock Kawasaki. Rounding out the top ten was Josh Brookes, quietly collecting points despite a relatively subdued showing.

The rest of the points went to Andrew Irwin, Lee Jackson, Charlie Nesbitt, Luke Hedger, and Max Cook. One of the biggest surprises, however, came from Scott Redding. After shining in Race 1, the Hager PBM Ducati rider couldn’t find the same pace in the wet. He gradually slipped down the order and crossed the line a disappointing 19th.

As the rain poured and the wind howled, Ray proved once more that conditions matter little when you’re in this kind of form. While others scrambled to stay upright and adapt, he was already gone—setting the bar higher with every lap. With one race still to come, the question isn’t whether anyone can beat Ray—it’s whether they can even stay close.