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Top Five for Harris at Mallory
6 Days ago
Rob Mac Racing's Karl Harris turned a near disasterous weekend around for a season best, fifth place finish at Round six of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship today (June 29th). Karl Harris qualified his Rob Mac Racing Yamaha YZF-R1 in 7th position on the second row giving himself every chance of the well deserved podium finish that has eluded him so far this season. Harris was making consistent progress through the field before disaster struck on Lap 10 in Race one. Unbeknown to Karl, a stone had pierced his radiator causing a rapidly rising temperature gauge, leaving him no alternative than to retire his Yamaha into the pits, ending his crusade.
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Harris Set for Mallory
26 June 2008
Rob Mac Racing heads to Mallory Park, Leicestershire, as the 2008 Bennetts British Superbike Championship reaches the season mid-point this weekend (27th-29th June). Karl Bomber' Harris has faced an uphill struggle to close the gap on the championship leaders in recent meetings. The Thruxton crash proved a massive set-back for the Sheffield based rider after what looked to be a highly promising start to the season. However, Karl is made of sterner stuff and has fully recovered from what could have been horrific injuries.
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Mixed Result for Karl at Snetterton
16 June 2008
Karl Harris left round five of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Snetterton, today with mixed results. A wrong option of tyre choice for the opening race left the Rob Mac Racing Yamaha rider struggling with confidence in the front end of his Yamaha, around the fast Norfolk circuit. Having qualified his Rob Mac Racing Yamaha in 6th spot, Karl was relying on a strong opening to the race to take his challenge to the leaders. With the majority of the leading pack on Pirelli Diablo Superbike two tyres, Karl had opted for the harder three compound that he’d preferred during the free practice sessions.
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Rain Blights Snetterton Qualifying
15 June 2008
Rob Mac Racing's Karl Harris will line up on the second row of the grid in sixth position for the two 21-lap British Superbike races at Snetterton, Norfolk (15th June). The dry, yet overcast conditions gave way to a persistent rain shower midway through the fifty-minute Swan Combi - Roll for Pole qualifying session. Karl's fastest lap time, up to that point, of 1:05.905s would see the 28-year old qualify as the highest placed Yamaha as he looks to continue his charge up the Championship leader board.
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Harris Guns for Podium at Snetterton
12 June 2008
Rob Mac Racing's Karl Harris finally got his season underway three weeks ago at Donington Park, and will look to make strong inroads to the championship leaders at the fifth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Snetterton this weekend (13th-15th June). The Bomber' proved just what an awesome package that he and the Rob mac Racing Yamaha have become with limited track time at Donington Park. Blisteringly fast all weekend, Karl ran as high as second position, with only one other rider possessing the consistent pace to be able to run as quick as the Yamaha rider. However, lack of race action this season hindered Karl's progress as he battled for points around the most physically demanding circuit on the race calendar. Uncharacteristic arm pump', synonymous with the Leicestershire circuit, prevented Karl from realising his full potential with a deserved podium settling for two-seventh place finishes and his first points of the season.
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Harris Kick Starts His Season with Two Strong Finishes
27 May 2008
Rob Mac Racing's Karl Harris completed his first race distances of the season with two solid finishes, elevating him up the scoreboard to start his Championship campaign at Donington Park yesterday. ‘Bomber' Harris topped the time sheets with his blisteringly fast pace throughout free practice, posting a 0.5 second lead over his rivals in the final dry free practice. A forecasted downpour deemed the sole qualifying session wet and Harris fell victim to the ultra slippery conditions, crashing out twice to finally qualify in 10th place.
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Harris’ Spirits Not Dampened by Rain
25 May 2008
Rob Mac Racing's Karl Harris secured a third row start, as The Swan Combi 50 - Roll for Pole qualifying session for the fourth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship proved to be an exercise in caution at Donington Park today (25th May). Karl had not been outside of the top three on the timing sheets during free practice, posting the fastest time of weekend (1:31.776s) on his penultimate lap of the final session. However, the forecast would prove correct and the weather took a dramatic turn for the worse as the morning programme came to a close.
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Harris Back in the Seat For Donington
23 May 2008
Karl Harris is once again fit and raring to blast into action this Spring Bank Holiday Weekend, as Donington Park in Leicestershire hosts the fourth round of the 2008 Bennetts British Superbike Championship (24th-26th May). The Sheffield-based rider had to endure the frustrations of sitting out the re-scheduled opening round at Brands Hatch (1th1 May), due to injury but has now recovered sufficiently to re-take his place on the grid for the fourth round of the season. Karl will look towards the two 20-lap Superbike races on Monday afternoon to finally post some much needed points onto the leader board.
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Harris to Miss Brands Re-Run
09 May 2008
Under the advice of series doctor, Toby Branfoot, Karl Harris has had to withdraw from the re-scheduled opening round at Brands Hatch GP circuit, 10th/11th May.
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Tough Weekend For Dickenson
05 May 2008
Joe Dickinson struggled to make an impact during the third round of the 2008 Fuchs-Silkolene British Supersport Championship at Oulton Park today (5th May). The Truck Links Yamaha rider posted his highest qualifying of the season to line up on the Cheshire grid in 11th. However, Joe could not capitalise on his position and found himself languishing down in 15th as the red flag waved a premature stop to proceedings as early as the start of the fourth lap.
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Hard-Man Harris Falls Victim to Injury Again
05 May 2008
Karl Harris battled against the odds to qualify his Rob Mac Racing Yamaha R1 in an impressive 6th place despite riding with three broken bones in his right foot. The Sheffield hard-man defied the odds by cutting his own plaster-cast off his foot to compete at Round three of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Oulton Park, today (5th May). A gutsy performance throughout free practice and qualifying saw Karl overcome the pain to rack up another solid pre-race performance. Drama shrouded the beginning of Race one as rain began to fall on the warm-up lap. Harris joined the grid waving his arms in the air to alert the race officials of the pending danger. Despite his protests the race got underway, though was short-lived as a number of riders succumbed to the conditions at the first corner.
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Gutsey Ride Rewarded With Second Row Start
05 May 2008
Karl Harris will line up in the middle of the second row for the third round of the 2008 Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Oulton Park (Monday 5th May). The 27-year old Sheffield-based rider propelled his Rob Mac Racing Yamaha YZF-R1 into fifth position during the closing moments, only to be nudged back one spot by Leon Haslam in the dying seconds of the Swan Combi 50 - Roll for Pole qualifying session.
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Karl Fit For Battle
01 May 2008
Karl Harris has made an excellent recovery from the horrific incident at Thruxton and is eager to start his contention for the 2008 British Superbike title as round 3 of the 2008 Bennetts British Superbike Championship reaches Oulton Park, Cheshire this weekend (3rd-5th May). Oulton Park is possibly the most picturesque circuit on the BSB calendar. Set in the stunning woodlands of Old Hall, each year it is the scene of some of the most exhilarating and closely fought battles on track. Voted the best UK circuit by British Superbike fans in 2007, this weekend will be the first of two visits that the British Superbike Championship makes to the Cheshire circuit this season.
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Harris Feels The Full Force Of Superbike Racing
21 April 2008
Karl Harris fell victim to a horrific crash at the second round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship, at Thruxton, Hampshire today (April 20). The Rob Mac Racing Yamaha Superbike rider was hit by a flying Superbike after fellow competitor, Tom Sykes highsided at Seagrave. Karl was hit in the face by the 170 kilo Superbike travelling in excess of 120mph. Relatively unscathed, Karl escaped serious injury, suffering from cuts and bruises to his face, knees and ankle. The 27-year old Yorkshireman had proved his ability throughout the practice and qualifying sessions, having topped the time sheets twice in free practice.
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Solid Progress for Harris
19 April 2008
Karl Harris will line up at the head of the second row for round two of the 2008 Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Thruxton tomorrow, 20 April. The Rob Mac Racing Yamaha Superbike rider had topped two of the three Free Practice sessions, and looked odds-on to record his second front-row start of the season. However, with the final throws of the dice, Karl was nudged off the front row for the first time this weekend. A solid 1:20.372s lap on his final circulation after the chequered flag was enough to solidify fifth position ahead of Leon Camier (Airwaves Ducati).
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Karl Harris Ready to Commence Battle
19 April 2008
Karl Harris makes the long trip south to Thruxton from his hometown of Sheffield for his first taste of race action onboard the Rob Mac Racing Yamaha YZF-R1, as the 2008 season attempts to finally get under way in more conducive weather conditions this weekend, 18-20 April. Despite brands Hatch being the first time that Karl had ridden the Yamaha competitively, the former triple British Supersport champion was instantly at ease with the 200bhp machine, setting a blistering pace that rewarded the team with its first front row British Superbike race start for 12 months.
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Front Row Start For Harris At Season Opener
06 April 2008
Karl Harris will line up in third place on the Rob Mac Racing Yamaha for the opening round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch, Kent, on Sunday April 6. Changeable weather conditions dictated some frantic qualifying action from the start of the 50-minute session. Karl started the session in 4th place, and maintained a front row start for the duration.
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Rob Mac Racing - Brands Hatch Preview
03 April 2008
After months of behind the scenes preparation and the completion of a successful winter testing schedule, Rob Mac Racing is ready to embark its challenge in an historical era on the 2008 Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch this weekend, 4-6 April. Sheffield based rider, Karl Harris spearheads the senior Rob Mac Racing squad in a one-man Superbike team. For the triple British Supersport champion, 2008 will be the first time that Karl has raced a Yamaha and the pre-season tests have provided an excellent platform for the rider to gel with the Yamaha YZF-R1 and his new team.
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Rob Mac Racing Yamaha Unveiled At Snetteton
25 March 2008
Rob Mac Racing took the opportunity to unveil the 2008 livery for Karl Harris’s 2008 British Superbike, today 24 March, at a cold Snetterton circuit. After running a competition alongside MSVR in the offical test programme throughout the three-day test weekend, one lucky fan won the coveted prize to unveil the new livery with Karl Harris in-front of the assembled teams, media and fellow spectators.
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