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Ben Wilson Claims Second at Mallory
3 Days ago
Boston based Ben Wilson claimed second place in the sixth round of the Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup to finish third overall in the Spring Cup at Mallory Park on Sunday. Wilson was in good form and determined to close in on series leader Jon Kirkham with a good result at Mallory. He missed out on pole position by just three-tenths of a second to start the planned 20-lap affair from a front row grid position of second.
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Set-Up Not Quite Right for Dean Ellison
5 Days ago
Dean Ellison and his crew worked hard to find the optimum setup of his Co-ordit Yamaha R1 superbike - essential for the technically demanding 1.4 mile Leicestershire track which features a number of heavy braking points and slow chicanes (29th June). Keen to score points at his now local race, Dean safely negotiated the opening laps of race 1 determinedly setting his sights on places ahead. By half distance, the gaps were consistently reducing as Dean visibly reeled in the riders ahead. The tactics paid off two laps from home, as Dean moved through to fifteenth, then fourteenth. The destinctive yellow 118 bike crossed the line, gaining another two well deserved championship points and looking to improve for for race two.
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Kirkham Claims Spring Cup Title at Mallory
5 Days ago
Jon Kirkham claimed the first Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup Spring Cup title over a thrilling 14-lap race at Mallory Park (29th June). Drama unfolded as the riders circulated round the 1.41 mile circuit on the first of two warm-up laps. A short sharp shower across part of the Leicestershire circuit saw the red flags deployed and proceedings briefly halted. A quick re-start was called as the rain past, with race distance reduced to 14 laps. Championship leader, Jon Kirkham, had the unenviable task of just bringing home' the Jon Kirkham Racing Yamaha R1 in the points to secure the title. But with Warren having an outside chance on paper, and Ben Wilson determined to finish the first half of the season with his first win, the scene was set for some breath-taking action.
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Spring Cup Climax at Mallory
26 June 2008
The Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup reaches the climax of the Spring Cup this weekend with all eyes trained on Championship leader Jon Kirkham and pretender to the throne, Sam Warren (28th-29th June). Jon Kirkham heads Mallory Park with a 19-point lead over Warren, knowing that a top ten finish will claim the Spring Cup title, irrelevant of where Warren takes the chequered flag. With three race victories already under his belt, Kirkham can finish level on points with Warren and still claim the crown. The Derby based rider will be full of confidence after another dominating performance to claim the double as the Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup series showcased its talent at the British MotoGP last weekend (21st June)
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Double Donington Delight For Kirkham
25 June 2008
Jon Kirkham recorded his second double of the season in front of a packed house at Donington Park, as the International Round of the Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup took place at the British MotoGP (21st June). Starting the opening race from pole position, Kirkham took the holeshot for the reduced nine-lapper. In a mirror of the May Bank Holiday races, Ben Wilson tucked into second place hot on Kirkham's heels, with Emmett, Warren and Jack Kennedy in close pursuit. Unfortunately for Wilson, his challenge would end midway through the third circulation as the Boston rider fell victim to Coppice. Rejoining the race down in 17th, he was forced to retire from proceedings two laps later.
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Ben Wilson Rubs Shoulders with World Champions
24 June 2008
Boston’s Ben Wilson took the opportunity to showcase his skills on the world stage as he battled it out over two races of the Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup on Sunday. Billed as a stand alone international round, the double header did not attract championship points but gave the riders the chance to race as part of the MotoGP programme at Donington Park. But things didn’t go quite to plan for the Boston rider who was caught out in race one by the inclement weather conditions and fell at Coppice while holding second place. But despite his tumble Wilson bounced back to finish race two in sixth place.
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Nina Prinz Extends Lead With Win at Assen
23 June 2008
In the second round of the Women’s Road Racing European Championship at the TT circuit of Assen Nina Prinz again showed her class leading abilities on her Yamaha YZF-R1. As with the first round, there was no real competition for the German Yamaha rider. The reigning European champion from Mannheim / Leutkirch was quickest all weekend, and never looked as if she was going to struggle with the competition.
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Yamaha Race Academy 2008
23 June 2008
After the massive success of the 2007 Yamaha Race Academy, Yamaha decided to do it all again in 2008 to mark the 10th anniversary of the launch of Yamaha’s iconic YZF-R1. Yamaha dealers in countries all around Europe celebrated the occasion with a special day dedicated to the R-Series range of motorcycles and the release of the new YZF-R6.
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Henderson Cup Up Takes the World Stage
20 June 2008
The stars of the Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup will receive the opportunity to showcase their skills on the world stage as they battle it out over two races at the British MotoGP this weekend (20th-21th June). Billed as the International Round, the double header will be a stand alone event with no championship points up for grabs. Instead, it will proffer the Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup riders the chance to revel in the atmosphere as part of the largest motorcycling race weekend on the calendar in the UK this year.
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Ben Wilson Sines at Snetterton
16 June 2008
Ben Wilson rode to a brace of top seven places at Snetterton but was denied the chance to shine in the second of the two Superstock races because of the adverse weather conditions that caused a long delay earlier in the day. With two races in the Metzeler National Superstock championship to contend with, the 26-year-old Boston rider was anticipating another pair of strong finishes, but a crash in qualifying put paid to a strong grid position and he had to be content with a third row start in ninth place.
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Cooper Dominates to Take Debut Win
16 June 2008
Richard Cooper dominated in wet conditions to record his debut Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup victory, in a reduced 10 lap race at Snetterton. Sean Emmett stole the holeshot as pole-sitter Sam Warren spun up on the start dropping back through the field to 9th at the end of the opening lap. A mistake by Emmett, in tricky conditions under brakes for the Esses, saw the veteran Superbike rider run deep allowing Cooper through for the lead. Crossing the finish line for the first time, Cooper had eked out a 1.7s lead on the chasing pack. Sam Warren, slipped and backed the Mission Racing Yamaha through the pack to run hot on the heels of third placed Ben Wilson by lap 4, stealing the final podium spot on the next lap from the Boston based Wilson.
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Warren Claims Pole At The Death
15 June 2008
Sam Warren took a sensational debut pole position ahead of the fifth round of the Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup at Snetterton in Norfolk yesterday. An initially wet track deemed all the competitors to use a full wet Metzeler tyre choice for the 25 minute session. As the track quickly began to dry the name at the top of the time sheet changed place numerous times, swapped between no fewer than seven riders. Championship leader Jon Kirkham, dominant over the past few rounds, left his charge for pole until late on, as Mason, Nutt, Emmett and Cooper made their marks at the head of the field. However, Kirkham's luck ran out as he made a final charge after the flag, crashing out at the fast right hand Coram corner.
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Kirkham Leads Norfolk Charge
13 June 2008
The Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup riders converge upon Snetterton in Norfolk to contest the fifth round of the Championship this weekend, 14th-15th June. As the debut Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup approaches the climax of the Spring Cup, Jon Kirkham took the opportunity of a Donington Park double-header to stamp his authority on the fledgling Championship and move 22 points clear at the top of the leader board. Adrian Coates (Stoneyford Concrete) saw a change of fortune at Donington with his first two visits to the podium thanks to a third in each of the 12-lap races. The veteran racer now stands sixth and another strong result will cement his position as he looks to close in on Gary Mason just six points ahead.
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Extra Models Added to Double Yammy Deal
13 June 2008
Following the successful launch of Double Yammy! a 0% APR Typical, finance offer PLUS Cash Back on YZF-R1, R6 and the 7 strong range of FZ models; Yamaha have added a further 4 models to this exciting campaign! Joining the iconic YZF-R1 and YZF-R6* Supersport machines with a cash back of £500, are the super silky cruiser, the XVS1300 Midnight Star together with the advanced technology and improved for ‘08, FJR1300AS. If you prefer the more traditional muscle bike, the XJR1300 also benefits from a cash back of £500.
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Haslam & Crutchlow to Peg Back Byrne in Title Stakes
11 June 2008
Leon Haslam and Cal Crutchlow reckon that they will have the top end speed to beat off the challenge of Bennetts British Superbike Championship leader Shane Byrne on the super-fast Snetterton circuit in this weekend’s fifth round. The HM Plant Honda duo have jetted back from riding in a 300kms race in Japan and are raring to go at the Norfolk circuit that in recent years has favoured the Fireblades.
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Supermoto To Superbike Star Sam Signs In!!!
07 June 2008
As the third annual ten pin bowling challenge for the Chris Jones Riders Fund approaches on Monday June 23rd, this years sensation of the BSB paddock Sam Warren has confirmed his attendance. Former multiple British Supermoto Champion and World SM campaigner impressed so much on a Superstock bike at a Donington test in the autumn of 2007 that he was snapped up to ride for Dean Thomas’ fledgling Mission racing team for this year. Unfortunately, finances prevented the team from running as planned but Sam was entered in the Hendersons R1 Cup. His performances in his rookie year have been sensational, the pinnacle being at Oulton Park. He is now also in British Superstock for the rest of the season and will no doubt be raising a few eyebrows there!
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Ben Wilson Returns to Action at Snetterton
06 June 2008
After a three-week break, Boston Superstock rider Ben Wilson returns to action with three races to contest at Snetterton on Sunday (June 15th) – two, Metzeler National Superstock events and a round of the Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup. In his last outing Wilson rode to a superb double runner-up spot in the Henderson Cup, which enjoyed two races at Donington to make up for the cancellation of the Brands Hatch round earlier in the year. Despite encountering problems with the braking system Wilson nursed the Yamaha R1 home in seventh place in the Superstock championship.
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Emmett Gets the Points at Windy Donington
28 May 2008
Fan favourite Sean Emmett grabbed a hatful of useful points at a cold and very windy Donington Park this weekend with fourth and fifth places in the Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup. Surrey man Sean had kept his pole position from the abandoned race at Brands Hatch in April. The wind was a major factor in his fourth place but Sean was honest and said: “For some reason I just didn’t have the pace. I started from pole but Jon [Kirkham] came past and he was uncatchable, in a different league.
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Co-Ordit Racing's Dean Ellison Brings Home the Points
28 May 2008
Delighted to be back racing after his Oulton Park crash, Dean Ellison bought the Co-Ordit Racing Team Yamaha R1 home in fourteenth place in race one scoring two, well deserved points. Race two saw another point scored at his home circuit with a fifteenth place as the team continues to advance within a closely competitive field. Points finishes had not come easy for rider or team as they overcame the effects of both physical and technical difficulties, throughout the weekend.
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Double Podium for Wilson at Donington
27 May 2008
Former British Superbike rider Ben Wilson rode to a double podium finish in his two Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup races at Donington Park on Bank Holiday Monday and very nearly made it a hat trick as he led the Metzeler National Superstock round from the off. But after encountering brake problems with the Ben-Wilson-Racing Yamaha R1 he dropped back to finish seventh. The R1 Cup enjoyed a double header at Donington to make up for the disappointment of the cancelled season opener at Brands Hatch earlier in the year. Grid positions for the opening race of the day were carried forward from Brands with Wilson placed on row two and he was itching for the race to get underway.
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