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Podium & Championship Lead for Emmett
08 May 2008
Former British Superbike and Grand Prix star Sean Emmett is making a spectacular return to racing in the UK this year, scoring a hard-fought second place in the Henderson R1 Cup at Oulton Park this weekend. Emmett, who is riding for the Hill Oldridge team, now leads the series by four points from John Kirkham and is getting ready for an all-out assault at Donington Park in three weeks’ time, where 40 points will be up for grabs in two races.
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Metzeler Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup Race Report
06 May 2008
Sam Warren put in a stunning performance in the Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup race to claim his maiden victory in the class, today 5th May. Adrian Coates on the Stoneyford Concrete Yamaha R1 took the holeshot from third on the grid as the riders teetered through the first set of corners on the slippery Oulton track surface. His lead was short lived as Emmett and Ben Wilson stole through, before the unlucky Irishman crashed out at the start of the second lap.
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Two Top Fives for Ben Wilson at Oulton
06 May 2008
Ben Wilson was in fine form at Oulton Park when he rode to fifth place in the Metzeler National Superstock championship following up with a dazzling ride to third in the Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup on Monday. It was Wilson’s first outing in the Superstock series and he began the weekend by posting fourth place in first qualifying with a fast time of 1m. 40.956s – just over a second away from pole setter Jon Kirkham. Second qualifying saw the pace hot up and the Boston rider was relegated to eighth place for a second row start to Monday’s 15-lap encounter. Despite dropping to the second row Wilson was still only a second away from pole and was confident he could match the times of the front-runners.
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Rookie Warren Takes His Debut Win
06 May 2008
Sam Warren put in a stunning performance in the Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup race to claim his maiden victory in the class, today 5th May. Adrian Coates on the Stoneyford Concrete Yamaha R1 took the holeshot from third on the grid as the riders teetered through the first set of corners on the slippery Oulton track surface. His lead was short-lived as Emmett and Ben Wilson stole through, before the unlucky Irishman crashed out at the start of the second lap.
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Lasp Gasp Pole For Kirkham
05 May 2008
Jon Kirkham stole pole position and £250 from Ben Wilson's clutches as a dramatic qualifying session for the third round of the The Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup drew to a close at Oulton Park (4 May). Gary Mason headed the timing sheets at the end of the earlier 25-minute Free Practice session. Veteran Superbike rider, Sean Emmett had stolen into an early lead posting a successive string of laps in the 1:54s bracket. However, with the rain diminishing, and a relatively dry line forming, Mason upped the ante to post a time of 1:50.862s on the ninth of his ten laps.
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More Thrills for Oulton Park
01 May 2008
The Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup will shatter the peace and tranquility of the Cheshire countryside this coming Bank Holiday (4th-5th May), as Oulton Park stages the third round of the 2008 Bennetts British Superbike Championship. The 2.692mile Oulton Park International circuit follows the natural contours of the former Oulton Hall's magnificent wooded parkland, and is one of the most physically demanding circuits on the calendar. The final sector from Clay Hill, through Druids and Lodge for the run up Deer Leap will be all important as the riders jostle for points and positions across the finish line.
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Double the Thrills at Donington
29 April 2008
Race fans are now set to receive a double helping of fast-paced Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup action at Donington Park over the May Bank Holiday (25-26 May). After the cancellation of the opning round of the season at Brands Hatch at the beginning of April, consultations took place with Rob McElnea and MSVR to decide upon a suitable venue and date to run the re-scheduled round. Cup competitors will take to the grid for the first of the two 12-lap races in their final Qualifying positions as of 5 April at Brands Hatch. This will give Sean Emmett his opportunity to take up pole position at the head of the grid. Jon Kirkham, Sam Warren and Gary Mason will round out the front row.
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Battling Harris Bounces Back & Promises an Upset
29 April 2008
Shane Byrne and Cal Crutchlow power into the Holiday Monday round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship on level terms but as they plan their tactics for riding the picturesque Oulton Park circuit they need to take check the form of both Michael Rutter and Karl Harris. Rutter excelled in the recent Thruxton round, bagging a pair of thirds on the North West 200 Ducati while Harris, still sporting the bruises from his heavy crash last time out, has a good record at the Cheshire circuit, recording his best ever Superbike result, second, there last July.
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Ben Wilson Rready for Oulton Park
29 April 2008
After recently securing the use of a Yamaha R1, Ben Wilson will contest both the Henderson R1 Cup and the Metzeler National Superstock championship at Oulton Park over the Bank Holiday weekend. Wilson, from Kirton near Boston realised he was at somewhat of a disadvantage as the majority of the front runners in the R1 Cup also compete in the Superstock series, taking the advantage of the extra track time involved to get up to speed.
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Kirkham Takes Debut Henderson Yanaha R1 Cup Win
21 April 2008
Jon Kirkham claimed the inaugural Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup victory after crossing the finish line 6.569s ahead of the chasing field. Earlier practice and qualification sessions had been held under cold, wet conditions and it looked as if the race would be hindered by poor weather for the second meeting in a row. However, race day (Sunday) warmed up and the track dried allowing the riders to run on slick Metzeler tyres for the very first time.
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Kirkham Claims Pole at Wet Thruxton
19 April 2008
Jon Kirkham picked up his first £250 cheque for claiming pole position as an increased grid of 22 riders took to the Hampshire circuit of Thruxton to qualify for round two of the 2008 Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup. As the rain started to come down, Adrian Coates made the early running before Jon Kirkham stamped his authority on proceedings. With track time already under his belt today qualifying second in the National Superstock Championship, Kirkham was dialled in to the deteriorating conditions and put in a string of quick laps, posting the eventual pole lap time of 1:22.104 on his sixth circulation. The session remained fairly static until the final few minutes where the customary position swap began with a vengeance. Seasoned veterans Mason, Emmett and Nutt harried each other, vying for position on the front row. A little further down the field two Thruxton first-timers were beginning to make thier mark. Australian Shannon Etheridge put the pressure on Ben Wilson but eventually settled for an excellent eighth on his debut appearance.
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The Season Starts in Anger at Thruxton
19 April 2008
Nineteen riders will battle for strong qualifying positions once again this weekend (19-20 April), as the Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup looks to finally cut its teeth on the British racing scene at Thruxton in Hampshire. Sean Emmett drew first blood at his home round of Brands Hatch a fortnight ago, setting the pace early on from former British Superbike rivals Jon Kirkham and Gary Mason. However, the dark horse of the round proved to be former double British Supermoto Champion, Sam Warren. The 25-year old qualified in third position and will look to replicate that strong display round the super-fast 2.356mile circuit.
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MSV Confirms Extensive UK TV Coverage For Bennetts BSB
05 March 2008
The Bennetts British Superbike Championship will enjoy an unprecedented amount of both live and delayed UK and, for the first time significant International television coverage from 2008 – its first season under the tenure of MotorSport Vision, who have secured new and extensive broadcast arrangements with Eurosport and Channel 4.
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Ben Wilson To Contest R1 Cup
04 February 2008
Boston motorcycle racing ace Ben Wilson is to contest the prestigious new Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup which is scheduled to be run at the British Superbike rounds in 2008 and has the added bonus of two races alongside the British round of MotoGP at Donington Park on June 22.
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