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BBC News
18-05-2025
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Ray beats Irwin to Donington victory
British Superbike Championship leader Bradley Ray held off the challenge of Glenn Irwin to complete a treble of wins at Donington. England's Ray had already won Saturday's 20-lap race and Sunday's sprint before the Yamaha rider led from first lap to last in the weekend's finale. Rory Skinner, Kyle Ryde and Leon Haslam were in early pursuit, but it was Irwin who established himself as Ray's biggest threat from lap 10. The PBM Ducati rider bridged the gap across the closing laps but could not make the move that would have denied Ray his his latest trio of wins, Ray now leads the championship on 86 points, 12 ahead of Irwin with last year's champion, Kyle Ryde, eight further championship resumes at Snetterton on 20 June.
BBC News
17-05-2025
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- BBC News
Irwin fourth in Donington British Superbike opener
Glenn Irwin finished fourth in Saturday's opening British Superbike race of the weekend at 20-lap event was won by Yamaha rider Brad Ray, with defending champion Kyle Ryde second on a machine provided by the same manufacturer, and Australian two-time BSB champion Josh Brookes third for DAO Racing Honda, their first-ever BSB Brookes, it was a first rostrum finish in the championship since was the early leader, before Irwin hit the front, but under pressure from his pursuer, the PBM Ducati rider ran too hot into Melbourne Loop on lap 14 and subsequently fell out of the podium Skinner came home fifth for the Cheshire Mouldings Ducati by TAS Racing Irwin was eighth for Honda Racing, compatriot Scott Swann 12th and Richard Kerr now leads the standings on 50 points, six points ahead of Glenn Irwin, with Leon Haslam a further two points in sprint race and the second feature race will be staged on Ben Currie won the Supersport sprint race, with Donegal's Rhys Irwin third, Dubliner and five-time series champion Jack Kennedy fourth and Eugene McManus fifth. Lee Johnston was 12th.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Glenn Irwin gives honest response when asked about North West 200 racing return
Glenn Irwin has teased fans of the North West 200 that he may make a return to racing around the Triangle circuit. Irwin has dominated the Superbike section of the international road races in recent years winning a remarkable 11 races in a row. That run came to an end on Thursday evening as Irwin made the decision not to race at this year's event will his full focus on the British Superbike Championship. READ MORE: British Superbike champion Kyle Ryde makes stance clear on North West 200 READ MORE: Michael Dunlop emulates his late father Robert after stunning day of racing at North West 200 The Carrickfergus man has been at the course all week though in his role as an ambassador, but speaking to BBC Sport during Saturday's races Irwin refused to rule out a competitive return to the North West 200. "I dreamt of winning one race here and to go on and to win 11 consecutively is something I never thought of," said Irwin. "I am very proud of what I done and proud to know to call it a day and concentrate on bringing the British Superbike Championship to Northern Ireland. "Who knows what the future brings. In life we make choices and choices can change as well. "I would love to stick to my guns and to continue being here in an ambassador role, but you never know and you can never rule out a return [to the North West 200 as a rider] at any point." Sign up to our free sports newsletter to get the latest headlines to your inbox
Yahoo
08-05-2025
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British Superbike champion Kyle Ryde makes stance clear on North West 200
British Superbike Champion Kyle Ryde was left in awe by action served up by the riders around the North West 200 circuit. Ryde flew in to visit his good friend Glenn Irwin on Thursday and was full of praise by what he saw on the Triangle course. But the 27-year-old admitted he didn't see himself ever competing around the 8.9 mile road racing circuit. READ MORE: North West 200 LIVE updates as Davey Todd storms back in Superstocks in Thursday's qualifying session READ MORE: Meet the 62-year-old rider at the North West 200 whose dream is to emulate Michael Dunlop "I am happy to be here," Ryde told BBC Sport. "It is crazy for me [to watch]. I don't ever think about doing this and I just respect the lads who do it and wish them all a good and safe weekend at the North West 200. "I was watching on at a few corners with Glenn and my anxiety is through the roof. "The one that stood out for me so far is Michael Dunlop, he was tucked in flat out in fourth and that scared me already and I've only been here an hour!" The Nottinghamshire rider secured the British Superbike Championship in dramatic fashion last year with victory in the final race of the season. He is predicting another close battle this year and feels Glenn Irwin will be in the mix. "Last year was a wonderful season, British Champion, I have worked my whole life for it. It was nice to wear this number one cap, I have 12 months of it," said Ryde. "Glenn's going to be a massive threat to me. Any other season with how he's raced he probably could have had a couple of championships to his name." Sign up to our free sports newsletter to get the latest headlines to your inbox
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06-05-2025
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Michael Dunlop, Alastair Seeley and Dean Harrison lead the charge for Superbike supremacy at North West 200
-Credit:STEPHEN DAVISON Glenn Irwin's absence from the 2025 Briggs Equipment North West 200 means there will be a new Superbike winner at the Triangle circuit for the first time in eight years. Irwin has dominated the class winning the last eleven Superbike races on the north coast but the Carrickfergus rider will not be participating in this year's event leaving the three premier class races at Ireland's largest road race wide open, with sunny weather predicted for the entire week with practice getting underway this morning. Local hero Michael Dunlop has expressed his desire to reclaim victory on the 8.9 mile course, following his recent win on his new M1000RR BMW at the Cookstown 100. READ MORE: Supersport race and meeting abandoned due to 'severe and catastrophic' 11-rider crash at first turn READ MORE: North West 200 road closures for 2025 event Dunlop, who hasn't tasted victory at Portrush since 2016, has made significant changes to his machinery for 2025. He has switched from a Yamaha R6 to a Ducati V2 Panigale in the Supersport class and chosen BMW power for the Superbike and Superstock classes. The Ballymoney man is set to debut a superbike-spec version of the M1000RR when qualifying for the three-day event begins this morning. With the weather forecast promising a dry, sunny week, the competition is expected to be fierce as Dunlop faces tough opposition in his quest for victory. Glenn Irwin celebrates his first NW200 Superbike win back in 2017 -Credit:Philip Magowan / PressEye Alastair Seeley, the most successful rider in the history of the north coast event, is expected to be one of Dunlop's biggest challengers. He returns to the NW200 fray after a 2024 sabbatical as he was unable to secure suitable machinery. The 45-year-old will compete in the Superbike and Superstock classes on an SMS/Nicholl Oils Racing M1000RR BMW, as well as the Supersport races on a CD Racing by MSS Performance ZXR 636 Kawasaki. As the record holder at Ireland's premier road racing event, he is aiming for his 30th victory at the event where he secured his first win in 2008. The Carrickfergus rider expressed his enthusiasm, stating: "Sometimes a year's wait can be worth it because it makes you even hungrier to put on a good show. I will be leaving nothing on the table now that we have bikes that are good enough to do the job." Honda Racing's Dean Harrison, who has achieved five podium finishes at the NW200 in the past two seasons but has yet to secure a victory, will be competing in the Superbike, Superstock, and Supersport classes this year, with seven opportunities to make a breakthrough. "I suppose not winning at the North West has been down to my lack of commitment on the coast road on the last lap," the Yorkshireman said. "I need to be more aggressive, to get myself into the right place at the right time because you can be part of a big train slipstreaming on the straights and you can go from first to sixth on that last lap." 8TEN Racing's Peter Hickman and Davey Todd are also setting their sights on their first North West 200 Superbike victory. However, they face a race against time to get their new Superbike and Superstock-spec M1000RR BMWs ready for the high-speed showdown at Portrush. Todd celebrated three victories in last year's Supersport and Superstock races, while Hickman took home two wins in the Supertwin races on a Swan Yamaha. This year, Todd will be riding a CBR600RR Honda in Milenco Padgett's colours in the smaller capacity classes, while Hickman will be on a Supersport-spec Triumph and a R7 Yamaha in the 'Twins class. However, with the road racing season fast approaching, neither rider has had much time to test or race laps on their new 2025 mounts, which is far from ideal preparation for the NW200 speed fest. Former North West winner Ian Hutchinson will join Cork's Mike Browne on another pair of BMWs in Michael Laverty's newly formed team. Known as the busiest man in bike racing, the former British Supersport champion from Toomebridge, who is now a MotoGP TV pundit, looks set to have his hands full at Portrush. Former NW200 lap record holder and two-time British Superbike champion, Josh Brookes, is among the top contenders aiming to claim his first NW200 Superbike trophy. This year, Brookes will be riding a Jackson Racing Honda in the premier class events. "I like the course, it's pretty easy to figure out and where the important bits are, but what I like the most is the mass start," said Brookes. "That, for me, is what makes the NW200 both exciting and rewarding. I've been on the podium a few times and I've set lap records, but I want to win one and get that particular box ticked. It's a thorn in my side that I haven't won one. I like racing bikes and I like racing at the NW200, but I want to win as well so that's my focus for coming back in 2025." The 2025 NW200 race is expected to be highly competitive with a wealth of talent and potential winners. Richard Cooper, who has become a specialist of the Triangle course since his North West debut in 2019, is another name to watch. The 42-year-old added a maiden win in the Fraser Homes Supersport race on Alastair Russell's R6 at last year's NW200 to his four previous Supertwin victories at the north coast event with Ryan Farquhar's KMR team and he is staying put with the same teams for 2025. Jamie Coward is set to make a triumphant return to the north coast with his KTS Racing squad after a three-year hiatus. Having previously secured a podium finish at Portrush, Coward will be eyeing a similar outcome in the Supersport and Supertwin classes. Conor Cummins, the Manxman, is gearing up to make an impression as he debuts at NW200 with the RK Racing/Burrows squad team on BMW and Ducati machinery. Meanwhile, Finland's Erno Kostamo is tipped as a contender in the big bike events. MIchael Rutter, seen here leading James Hllier and Erno Kostamo at last year's Briggs Equipment North West 200, has 97 race starts at the north coast event and is set to hit the 100th milestone during 2025 race week -Credit:David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press John McGuinness and Michael Rutter, two seasoned veterans, have certainly earned their NW200 stripes. Rutter is aiming for his 100th race start at this year's event, having competed in 97 races since his debut in 1992. Only Alastair Seeley and 15-time winner Robert Dunlop have had more success at the North West 200 than Rutter, who will ride a BMW in the Superbike races and a R7 Yamaha in the Twins class this week. Honda Racing's McGuinness, who made his debut two years after Rutter, will be hoping to replicate last year's success when he received the day's loudest cheer as he ascended the rostrum after finishing third in the CP Hire Superstock race. Sign up to our free sports newsletter to get the latest headlines to your inbox
