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Although no Silverware Tom Booth-Amos provided some spectacular racing with 2 fourth places. Scott Swann had another top ten finish in race one but unfortunately a DNF in race 2.

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There will be a temporary change of rider line up for Donington Park.

Tom Booth-Amos, fresh from World Supersport, will take Luke Stapleford's seat for Round 11.

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It was a mixed weekend at Oulton Park. Luke Stapleford through no fault of his own had two DNF's but Scott Swann had an excellent 5th place in race one and another top ten finish in race two.

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In both races Luke Stapleford finished in 6th place and Scott Swann in 12th position. These were not the results that the team had hoped for in what was a challenging weekend from start to finish at Snetterton.

As a mark of respect to the Queen's sad passing the team decided not to ride on the Friday, therefore went straight into Qualifying in mixed conditions, on the back foot.

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Following successive double podiums it was tough weekend for the team at Cadwell Park.

Race one saw Luke Stableford finishing in 5th place in the Supersport class with Scott Swann unfortunately crashing out.

It was a disappointing double DNF in the feature race. Scott making an early exit after clipping the grass and sliding off in Turn 3. A mechanical issue ended Luke's race early forcing a retirement before the end of the race.

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Another strong weekend for the team with two fantastic battles in the blistering heat at Thruxton, the fastest circuit in the calender. It was another double podium for Luke Stapleford and positive steps for newcomer Scott Swann who has really begun to find his feet.

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It was strong weekend for Luke Stapleford finishing on the Podium in both races with 3rd and 2nd positions.

Newcomer Scott Swann chipped away throughout the meeting to find his feet gaining points in both races finishing in 12th and 14th positions.

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Scott Swann will be standing in for Zak Corderoy at Brands Hatch. 

Although feeling much better and more like his old self Zak has to sit out Round 5 at Brands Hatch to further aid his recovery.

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With Zak Corderoy sidelined because of injury it was a strong and positive weekend for Luke Stapleford, gaining a double 2nd place podium, the first podiums of the season for the team.

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It was a rollercoaster weekend for the team with no points scored for the unfortunate Zac Corderoy but Luke Stapleford scored solid points just missing out on a podium finish. For more details go to our Facebook link. 

It was a good weekend with solid points for the team with new signing, Luke Stapleford and Zak both securing top 6 finishes in both races 

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We are delighted to announce the signing of former British Supersport Champion, Luke Stapleford. Following a successful test at Cadwell Park, Luke was happy with the bike from the off and looks forward to starting his 2022 season at Round 2 at Oulton Park.

Luke: "I'm really happy to be joining the team. I've raced against them for many years but have never ridden for them. Whilst it has been a few years since I've raced in Supersport, it has always been my favourite type of bike to race. I'd like to thank Michael, Ben and the whole team for the opportunity and although it's not something that was planned, I'll be working hard to get myself into a position to achieve the results that both myself and the team know we are capable of. I believe the combination of myself and Ben will be a good team with the amount of experience we both have in the Supersport class and i can't wait to get going."

Team Manager: Ben Wilson - "After a difficult start to the season we are really excited to have Luke riding for us. At the test, he looked comfortable on the bike straight away. Luke has a lot of experience and form in this Supersport class, we will now work with him and Zak to get the bikes to the sharp end."

We have now completed our rider line up for the 2022 British Supersport Season and on behalf of Michael and Norma are delighted to announce that we will retain Northern Irish riider Eunan McGlinchey for a second year on board the Kawasaki 600. He will be joined by newcomer to the class, Zak Corderoy.

Zak had an impressive 2021 season, finishing in a strong 3rd position in the Junior Superstock 600 Championship. The 22 year-old from Blewbury is very excited to be stepping up a class and joining the Gearlink Kawasaki team.

Zak -"Mega excited to be joining the team for 2022. Thank you to Michael and the team for the opportunity. Really looking forward to getting back out on the bike and showing everyone what we can do. We are going to train hard over the winter and come into next season in the best shape possible. Can't wait to get back out on a Kawasaki again"

Eunan -"Really pleased to be back with Gearlink for the 2022 season, all the hard work we put in 2021 won't be wasted. Coming back with more knowledge and now knowing what i need to feel confident on the bike, I feel i can build on my 6th place finish in 2021. I want to say a massive thanks to Michael and Gearlink for this opportunity and to all my personal sponsors for sticking by me. Let's go get it."

Team Manager Ben Wilson is looking forward to stepping into his new role and leading the team forward.

Ben -"We are really pleased to have signed Zak and retain Eunan for another year. We feel we have a strong line up for the coming year and with the knowledge we have got i believe both riders can be at the front. It has always been the ethos of the Gearllink team to develop and bring on new riders and i feel there is definite potential in both Zak and Eunan. Eunan finished in a strong 6th place in the 2021 Championship and Zak really caught my eye with his mature approach to racing and his dominating form towards the end of the season in the Junior Superstock 6oo Championship."

After many successful years of running the team together with his beloved Norma, Michael has decided to take a step back within the team and pass the leading role over to a well-known and long standing member of Gearlink, Ben Wilson.

Ben, along with his wife Lou, will manage the team going forward as we continue with our British Supersport Championship attack.

Ben - "This feels very much the natural step forward for me to lead Gearlink, a team that i have had most of my success and BSB career with. Following my leg injury in 2016, i have not felt able to return to racing within the British Championship as my leg will not allow me to compete competitively anymore. Therefore. i am looking forward to a new role within the BSB paddock and most importantly sharing my knowledge and experience in developing young, upcoming riders."

We plan to announce our 2022 rider lin-up in the next few days and look forward to the 2022 season.

Ben Currie ended the season on a high by taking his maiden win of the season at Brands Hatch in a the final nail biting race.

He got a lightning start from P6 on the grid moving through the pack to take an early lead until a red flag came out for an incident, halting his progress.

The restart saw Ben start from pole position when he got another impressive start widening the gap to his nearest challenger with just four laps to go. He took the chequered flag in style, a great way to finish the season and cemented his and the teams position as runners-up in the Championship.

Ben Currie "A mega season for me and the team just falling short of top spot in the Championship which is disappointing. 

Thank you to all my sponsors for their continued support throughout the season and look forward to whatever the future holds in 2022, watch this space."

The team wishes to thank all it sponsors and fans for thier support throughout the season and will be looking to 2022 to build on the success of 2021.

Following on from the team's podium success at the previous meeting at Thruxton it was time to head to the Donington Park National Circuit.

Solid points were gained by both of our rides in race 1. Ben Currie almost taking third place only to be pipped on the line for a hard fought 4th place. Eunan McGlinchey continued his run of top ten finishes with a 10 th place.

Race 2 saw Ben, starting from 4th on the grid, storm into the lead where he remained for the next 4 laps. It was a hard fought battle with the lead continually changing but Ben was determined to be at the front.  A fast charging Harry Truelove then joined the battle and overtook Ben. Ben responded and regained the lead and the pair of them fought to the end with Truelove just pipping Ben to the line by just 0.041s. This was another great performance by Ben to gain a 2nd place podium following his 2nd place podium at Thruxton. He now moves to third in the championship.

Eunan had an equally exciting and nail-biting race bringing the bike home in 4th place. He had his work cut out starting from 10th on the grid but stomed off the line, progressing up 2 places only to lose them again.

This did not deter him as he persued the pack in front of him and on lap 19 a crash in front of him saw 3 riders go down for him to grasp the opportunity and move up to 5th place. He finally crossed the line after a heroic ride in 7th overall but 4th in class. He remains 6th in the championship.

The next stop for the team is Cadwell Park which is Round 6 of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship.

The team was triumphant as fans returned to Brands Hatch with Eunan stealing the show, riding his way to not one, but two 3rd place podiums, his first for the team and in his first year in the Quattro British Supersport Championship.

Ben started the weekend well with two 3rd places in the free practice session whilst Eunan was in familiar territory with a top ten position.

In the qualifying session Eunan improved on his position to take 9th place on the grid for race 1 with Ben just missing out on a front row position to take 6th place on the grid.

Following an incident involving Bennetts British Superbike rider Brad Jones, race 1 was postponed. The re started race was then red flagged and a decision made to postpone further until the following day.

The shortened 10 lap Race 1 saw Ben get off to a great start quickly moving up to 4th place by the third corner of the opening lap but unfortunately was forced onto the grass to avoid a crashed rider which moved him back to 9th place. He managed to fight his way back to finish in a creditable 6th place and 4th in class.

Meanwhile Eunan was in stealth mode moving through the field to finish in a fantastic 3rd place to earn his maiden trophy for the team.

Race 2 was a different story as the sky became more overcast with rain in the air, a riders and team's worst nightmare. Both riders got off to a good start from 8th and 9th on the grid. However, the rain soon started falling forcing a red flag with riders coming into pit lane to change tyres.

A shortened race of just 8 laps was announced and with the rain still falling was declared a wet race.

Eunan again had a good start and quickly moved up to 4th place.  He soon faced his team mate and knew if he made a move it would have to be good, which it was, as he slipped past Ben and then defended his line as Ben attempted a move. In the penultimate lap they were both passed but they were still fighting for that third place with Eunan just pipping Ben by .2 sec to take a second podium place in an action packed race.

Eunan McGlinchey - "We struggled early in the weekend to find the right set up and enough pace. But we improved at each session and moved up the order. By the time the races came we were ready to battle at the front and as the weather deterioated had to adapt to conditions lap by lap. Very happy to bring it home in P3 for the team. The second race started in the the dry but was soon red flagged as the rain came down. In the limited time available a big push was required to get the bike changed for a wet set up. Was happy in the race but we had some technical issues which prevented me from battling for the win but still pleased to get some more points and another podium for the team. A massive thanks to the team for all their hard work all weekend."

Ben Currie - "It was a positive weekend with a really good feeling on the bike in the dry conditions. Our results didn't show the pace we had but it is good to have the confidence moving forward. A pair of 4th places is a tough pill to swallow with some things not going our way. Cannot wait for Thruxton now to see what we can do. Huge thanks to all the boys for all their hard wotk, let's keep going"

We are now looking forward to seeing all our fans at our home round at Thruxton.

The team headed north for round 2  of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship with both riiders ready to take on the 1.2669 mile track in a shortened and more compact weekend of just 2 days. The Saturday was particularly challenging having to complete 4 sessions in the Quattro British Supersport Championship including the sprint race.

Ben got off to a great start in both practice sessions with good consistent lap times and was just pipped for 5th place in the qualifying session placing him P6 on the grid for race 1.

Eunan had sufferred with arm pump during round 1 and had been working hard prior to this meeting at Knockhill to overcome it. It was a case of pain management during this compacted timetable. He continued to improve his lap times throughout the sessions to qualify in 9th position on the grid for the first race.

It looked as though the weather may play a part for race 1 but the team took the chance to run on slick tyres.

Ben got off to a great start moving up to 5th place by turn 4 and was in a continual battle to improve his position further. On the last lap one of the front runners was in trouble enabling Ben to achieve a well deserverd 4th place.

Eunan stormed off the line with a great start moving into 10th place and by lap 5 was in P8 where he remained until the finish.

Race 2 brought the possibility of mixed weather but fortunately it was dy for the race.

Ben started from P5 on the grid and after a great start soon moved up to 4th. After much battling he was unfortunately pushed out rejoining the race in 14th position. It would prove to be an impossible task to get back to the leaders but still managed to claw back up to 11th position over the finishing line.

Eunan had a very different race starting from P8 on the grid, his best start with the team. At one point he had moved into 5th place but a combination of the return of his arm pump and brake issues meant he finished in 7th place, still an excellent result.

We will be back out at the next round at Brands Hatch hoping for better things and looking forward to a return of racing in front of our fans and hopefully a full capacity crowd.

What a great start to the Bennetts British Superbike Championship for the team with both riderrs solidifying top 10 positions throughout the weekend in the Quattro British Supersports Chanpionship.

Ben started race one from third on the grid and then after some great battling with the leaders bought the bike home in third place to gain our first podium in the first race of the season.A great result for him and the team.

Eunan, suffering with arm pump throughout the weekend, still managed to improve his lap times to finish in a creditable 8th place in race one and 9th in race two. He has made a good start in the Championship to be in 6th position considering this was his first race weekend on a Supersport bike.

Ben started from 7th on the grid for race two meaning he had some work to do to get himself to the front. He provided the entertainment with some awesome overtakes throughout the race managing to bridge the gap to 4th place where he stayed for some laps.

Edging nearer to third he managed to gain that position only for it to be taken from him on the line by just 0.104sec.

After some extremely exciting racing from Ben sees him and the team in third place in the Championship.

The team now move onto Round 2 at the Knockhill Racing Circuit.

Team Manager - Arron Phillips "I am very pleased and could not have asked for a better outcome from the weekend as despite some minor setbacks, both riders came through".

Finally able to venture out for the first time since last October, the team's first stop on the Bennetts British Superbike Test Tour was Silverstone where Benjamin Currie and Eunan McGlinchy were eager to put rubber to track once again.

Eunan left the garage first aiming to get a bit of a head start, managing to climb up to P2 in class with an impressive performance.

For the second session Ben took to the track and very quickly locked in a time of 57.991 launching him into P6 in class with the leader setting the pace with a time of 57.021. Eunan then improved with his second run, keeping within the top ten lowering his time to 58.87.

The third session saw impressive performances from both our riders with Ben getting into the top 3 just outside the 56's with Eunan also pushing forward reducing his lap times to 58.399, just outside the top 10. 

The fourth and final session saw Eunan move up to P9 with a 58.163 breaking through the 100 mph barrier. Ben raised the bar again pulling into the pits after 19 laps moving to P4 with a fastest lap time of 56.649, just 0.328 off the leader.

After a progressive and successful day for the entire team they moved onto Snetterton which is renowned for high wind speeds.

True to form the weather was bitterly cold and track temperatures very low and for our high spirited riders coming from Silverstone it was not ideal, however, it did not deter them as both went out putting themselves into the top 10, Ben in P6 and Eunan in P9.

Bad weather then returned hindering the third session with both only achieving a few laps. Eunan achieved P8 with Ben in P7. 

The fourth session was cancelled due to rain with both riders retreating to the garage. The opportunity was used for the team to bond with its new members, so time well spent. The final day was cancelled giving ample time to discuss both test events.

Team Manager - Arron Phillips "It is great to to see everone again and the general hustle and bustle of the day to day paddock business resuming. The aim of the first official test at Silverstone was to welcome our new recruit, Eunan and to ensure that everyone is happy with the general set up, have a ride out onto the track and see how we do. There was really no pressure but both riders rode extremey well, even better than expected.

It is good to retain Ben for th 2021 season, where we will give him the best set up we can as a team to put him in contention to win the championship.

Not much to say re Snetterton other than both riders did their best in the really difficult conditions, but that is the luck of the draw. We look forward now to the next set of tests as a strong team who can be strong contenders for the 2021 Quattro British Supersport Championship."

Ben Currie "Awesome to get out on my bike for the first test day. Great to have the team back together again after a long winter and fantastic to see how well we are all working together again, picking up right from where we left off.

Really great to see Eunan on the other side of the garage with me and a really nice atmosphere. Testing went well and although not on my full race bike yet we can be really happy with the position we are in at the end of the day. P4 is a great finish, i feel comfortable on the bike and feel really strong with all the work i have done in the off season. Now just looking forward to ticking these tests off and getting to round 1."

Eunan McGlinchy " Silverstone was my first time testing the new bike and the first time meeting the team, so there were lots of new parts for these first few tests, Silverstone was all about just getting comfortable on the bike and actually going out and enjoying myself. No pressure for lap times, nothing like that. We left Silverstone relaxed and starting to adapt to the bike.

Onto Snetterton, and again no pressure from the team re lap times. A test to have the bike feeling good for myself and to keep chipping away. Unfortunately the weather played its part in reducing the number of laps but we continue to learn more about the bike and becoming more comfortable everytime we go out. Can't wait to get out again and just finish by saying a huge thanks to the team for making me feel so welcome and for their hard work over the two tests. A massive thanks to all my personal sponsors for their support. I wouldn't be able to do this without you"

Next stop on the tour calender is the Bennetts British Superbike test at Oulton Park on May 19th.

We are pleased to announce that Ben Currie will stay with the team for 2021 and that Eunan McGlinchey will join him as team mate.

As we rev up for the 2021 Bennetts British Superbike Championship season, Ben is setting his sights firmly on top spot in the Quattro Supersport Championship after coming 8th in the shortened 2020 season with 8 top ten finishes.

The Australian rider who now lives in the UK, spent the 2019 season in the Superbike class but missed 3 rounds due to injuries sustained after crashing out at Oulton Park which hindered his chances with the Quattro Plant JG Speedfit team. We welcomed him back in 2020 to compete again in the Supersport class.

The team also welcome Eunan McGlinchey who returns from a brief stint on the world stage after coming fourth in the 2019 National Supestock 600 series only 16 points behind champion Korie McGreevy.

Eunan won the British Junior Supersport Championship in his rookie year in 2018. His record certainly packs a punch, and is definitely going to provide some adrenaline pumped action for 2021.

The team has set their sights on one thing only and that is to do the Supersport one, two in the championship and with the backing of Kawasaki Team Green and the ability of the two riders it is certainly within our reach for 2021.

Ben Currie - "After a really tough year with the 636, I'm looking forward to putting the wrongs to right in 2021 with the guys at Gearlink Kawasaki. We know what needs to be changed going into the new year and those things are well underway. It's exciting times to be with the team right now with things happening to make that next step and push for the championship. I'm also looking forward to welcoming my new team mate and working alongside him."

Eunan McGlinchy - " I am absolutely over the moon to be joining the Gearlink Kawasaki team in 2021. Growing up as a young boy going to watch BSB with my dad, this was one of the teams that i always watched and now to be actually riding for them is a dream come true. 

Having been in Team 109 for the past three years, winning a British Junior Supersport Championship in my debut year in 2018, finishing 4th in BSB Stock 600 Championship in 2019 and finally last year, which was a tough year, taking part in in the WSB 300 class. I finished the year having gained and learned a lot about new tracks and my own riding skills. Now i am ready, and eager and relly looking forward to working and learning with a new team.

Meeting with up with team owner Michael and Arron recently I'm really confident that they will give me the right package to be running at the front on the 600 and I can't wait to get started. I'll have a great team mate in Ben who is a well experienced rider whom I'm sure will help me in passing on his knowledge base of his own experiences which i will truly value.

My goal this year is to be running at the front from the start. It looks like it's going to be a competitive class which i hope will make for brilliant racing and viewing for all the BSB fans".

Team Manager - Arron Philips -" We are really pleased to keep Ben on board for another year. It was a hard year with the bike in 2020 and was tough for Ben coming off the Superbike back to Supersport but towards the end he started to gel with the bike and proved at the last round he is still a massive contender for the championship.

Alongside him we have managed to sign Eunan, a young and very talented rider. We are super excited and can't wait to start working with him in the 2021 season."

Whilst the top spot had been decided in the Quattro British Supersport Championship the other podium spots were still very much up for grabs at the season finale at the Brands Hatch GP circuit.

Just 1 point separated James Westmoreland from his main rival, Brad Jones, coming into the weekend with 2 races to go and a maximum of 50 points to play for. 

Both our riders had been plagued with technical difficulties for this shortened season, however, both were determined to finish on a high with James coming into this race weekend having finished in the top 10 for every race.

Ben Currie was having a fantastic weekend, qualifying in 3rd place for race one. He got a great start and stayed with the front runners maintaining a podium position. He battled for the entire race with Brad Jones and Brad Perie taking the chequered flag in a well deserved 2nd place, his best result of the season.

James meanwhile was having a somewhat different race. He started from 6th on the grid just behind his team mate but 4 places in front of Brad Jones. This was the perfect opportunity for him to cement his 2nd position in the Championship. However, from the start he got sucked back into the chasing pack unable to get involved with the front runners. He was wrestling with the bike, giving it his all, however he was fighting a losing battle as the bike kept losing momentum and eventually was forced to retire with yet more engine trouble.

It was now clear that 2nd place in the championship for James had slipped away unless Brad Jones did not finish the second race.

The final day of the 2020 season came around  and with no spectators to fill the grandstands it was a strange atmosphere, none of which we had experienced before.

James could not do anymore other than to finish as high as he could as it was out of his hands. He was determined to do well but had his work cut out starting from 16th on the grid because of his DNF in race one.

He had a heroic race, moving through the field one by one making precision passes to get to the front of the mid pack finishing in a great 7th place.

Ben started race two from the front row giving him a strong advantage to try to repeat his first race performance. He got a fantastic start quickly moving to the front. He battled with Brad Jones and Brad Perie until the final lap where he fell back but still finished in a very creditable 4th place.

It has been a very disjointed year for everyone in motorsport but the organisers have done an incredible job in ensuring that the Championship could go ahead whilst keeping things safe yet as normal as possible.

The team have had a very successful year. Ben returning to the Championship progressed throughout the season completing 8 races in the top 10 and 4 DNF's. James having had only one DNF in the entire season managed to achieve an excellent and well deserved 3rd place in the Championship.

We would like to thank all our sponsors and fans who although not all being able to be with us trackside have still been with us with their messages of support.

We look forward to seeing you all in 2021. 

Another dramatic weekend in the Quattro British Supersport Championship for our boys, James Westmoreland and Ben Currie, at the Donington Park GP Circuit.

In atrocious conditions James rode a fantastic race to a achieve his first, and the team's, win of the 2020 season.

Both riders were determined to do well and in a dry first free practice Ben was third fastest and James just inside the top ten (9th in class).

The second practice session saw the weather deteriorate with some surface water on parts of the track but that did not deter Ben as he moved to top spot. James progressed to fifith place but slipped off after just four laps. Both were in solid positions for the qualifying session but unfortunately it was cancelled due to the terrible conditions. Grid positions for race one were determined from the combined free practice session times.

Race one saw Ben make a great start moving into second position from third on the grid but unfortunately the conditions caught him out when he tipped off in lap two.

James started from 10th on the grid and gradually moved through the pack having seen the conditions catch out a number of riders including the Championship leader, Rory Skinner. By half distance he was in second position behind Lee Johnstone. With four laps to go Westy "put the hammer down", caught and passed Johnstone and continued to push hard as he led the race. Johnstone with three laps to go closed the gap to half a second but crashed out on the final lap leaving an elated James to take a well deserved win and the fastest lap in appalling conditions.

The second race was held in dry conditions although the track was greasy in parts. James starting from pole position slipped back into the pack as the Yamahas quickly gained an advantage. He also saw his team mate pass him as Ben valiantly tried to go after the leading pack. James managed to re-group and repass Ben giving it his best shot to finish in a hard fought fourth place. Ben suffering a bit with the effect of the previous day's crash still managed to finish in a creditable sixth in class.

James said he felt "our day would come" and is now second in the Championship.

Both riders are looking forward to the next round at Brands Hatch for the season finale.  

Yet another dramatic weekend in the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship for our boys, as they made their way to one of the fastest tracks, in the heart of Norfolk, Snetterton. Both riders are no strangers' to the track having had many battles there and this was to be no different.

The elements played their part due to the extremely strong winds making it difficult to hold the racing line.  All that said saw Ben Currie up the ante and James Westmoreland going wide to miss out on a podium. Free practice was very much just about getting used to the weather condiitions but they both continued to improve their lap times.

Despite Westy suffering with set-up problems throughout he still managed to qualify in a creditable third place on the grid for race one, just 0.812s off the pole sitter. Ben had to settle for ninth place on the grid.

Race one saw a lot of action with James battling throughout to gain a hard fought fourth place with Ben also fighting hard to reach the front winners to finish sixth.

Race two saw even more action as Ben stormed off the line to move into second place where he remained until lap 7 before sadly falling at the last corner. James started the race in fourth position on the grid holding his position for half the race before running wide at the hairpin still managing to finish the race in fifth. 

James Westmoreland - "It was a really difficult weekend as we struggled to make the bike work and were constantly chasing something i could ride properly.

My team workrd 100% as usual but the usual settings we use where the bike had worked previuosly didn't work. The races were very much damage limitation, 4th and 5th isn't horrendous and keeps me second in the Championship but it is not what we came for. 

Ben Currie - "The weekend was positive considering the lack of results. I was in a bunch of trouble during the practice sessions but managed to turn it around to be in the hunt for race two. I'm only looking at the positives from that race as we are getting closer learning more and more about the bike".

Team Manager - Arron Phillips -"This weekend was tough, we experienced some new technical problems with Westy's bike which were quickly resolved, great teamwork there. Ben was so unlucky as he has finally found his form. They both have the ability and the pace to be in a podium position and as we move on to Silverstone the team remains very positive."

The first round of the long awaited Quattro Group British Supersport Championship took place at the Donington Park National Circuit. The team were keen to make a good start with both James Westmoreland and Ben Currie putting in consistently good times during the practice and qualifying sessions. James qualified in 3rd position with Ben 6th on the grid.

For the first race James and Ben were dicing for podium places with James finishing in a great 2nd place. Unfortunately Ben was forced to retire with a mechanical problem.

The second race saw James in 5th position on the grid with Ben 6th. It was an action packed race with Ben having to start from the back of the grid after the bike stalled just as the lights turned red. After another green flag James stormed into the first corner fighting furiously to keep the pack behind at bay.

Ben was devilish in his manoeuvres as he had to now work his way back up the rankings, with a slight tip onto the green paint, he received time penalties. But he still carried on fighting and his hard work did not go unrewarded as he took the chequered flag in 11th place (7th in class), gaining valuable points.

James brought the Gearlink Kawasaki back in style keeping his position throughout to finish in another podium 2nd place. With two strong second place positions he has got some good solid points in the bag and lying second in the Championship.

Thank you to all our team and rider's personal sponsors and look forward to the nexrt round at Snetterton to continue the fight.

We have spent the past few weeks preparing for the long awaited #BSBrestart, firstly travelling to Mallory Park for a private test followed by the Officail British Superbike Test at Donington Park.

With both riders having been with the team before everyone was familiar with the set up and could get straight down to business. The official test day saw James Westmoreland just 0.705 off the front runner, firmly securing 3rd place overall with a 1:09.640. Ben Currie was very close behind in 4th with a fastest lap of 1:09.755, just a fraction between them. 

Ben and James are confident that they are more than ready to kick off the season, with off track training and conditioning continuing throughout the lackdown period at home.

Ben Currie - "Great to finally be back on my 600 in a proper race environment! Overall I'm happy with where we ended up with the chassis as I ironed out the rustiness, however, there are few teething issues that need to be ironed out if we want to be ready for round one, but I'm confident my team will bounce back and be ready for the victory!."

James Westmoreland - " It was fantastic to be back on track with the rest of the British Championship and a big thank you to everyone involved in making it happen.

I did a few laps of Mallory Park a couple of weeks ago but today was pretty much the first time I've ridden the Gearlink bike since last October, so there is still some work to do.

We kept improving the package despite the conditions and a busy track. I am happy witj P3 for now but we have to keep working hard to step up. I am looking forward to getting the season started."

Team Manager - Arron Philips - The official British Superbike test went well, it was finally good to get out with the rest of the British Supersport class and see how competitive we are this year.

We're fairly happy, however, we know the bike is not where we need it still and there is work to do to catch the front guys. Both riders looked really good and towards the end and felt better on the bike but just feel there is something missing set up wise so we will be working hard at the first round to get this sorted."

Things are looking good for Westy and Ben ahead of Round 1 of BSB this weekend (7-9 August). As you will not be able to see us in action at the track you can catch it all live on Eurosport, highlights on ITV4, or you can catch the live timings on TSL Timings.

We would like to thank all of our sponsors for their continued support, stay safe and we look forward to seeing you all soon.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Gearlink Kawasaki will not be partnering with Massingberd Mundy for the 2020 British Superbike season.

We would like to wish the best of luck to all of the teams under the Massingberd Mundy umbrella and wish Jon Thorne all the best for the brand in the future.

Gearlink Kawasaki are still running as the Official Kawasaki British Supersport team for the 2020 season and we are now actively seeking sponsorship to help with the coming year.

After a strong end to the year with multiple podium finishes we are excited to announce that James Westmoreland will be staying with the team for the 2020 season. 

James Westmoreland - "I am really happy to be staying with the team and pleased to have the opportunity to represent Kawasaki and Team Green again. Since returning to the team I've had a great feeling and I look forward to building on what we achieved in the last four rounds of this season. I first rode for Gearlink in 2015 and this will be my fifth year with the team so i definitely feel at home here. Next season is very important, we have a great chance to fight for the championship. Having a talented teammate alongside me will be fantastic as we push each other to be stronger. I have to say a big thank you to Michael de Bidaph and everyone in the team for thier continued belief and i look forward to getting started." 

We are also pleased to welcome back 2018 Supersport runner-up, Ben Currie. The twenty four year old Australian will be aiming for one better and focusing on the title in 2020, as he returns to the team and class with more experience gained from a valuable maiden campaign in the Superbike class with the official Kawasaki team this year.

Ben Currie - " I am extremely excited to be partnering with Gearlink and Kawasaki again. In 2018 we came so close to winning the Supersport Championship so next season i want to achieve what we are here for and hopefully get the first Championship title for the team and myself".

Team Owner, Michael de Bidaph - "I believe that all the right elements have come together to make the team the most competitive it has ever been. We have a strong Supersport line up for the 2020 race season. Both of the riders are a pleasure to work with and i know that they will push each other which is definitely what we need after a disappointing half season this year. However, i am under no illusions how hard it will be to try once again to win the title that has eluded us for so long, because i have seen more talented young riders in Supersport this year than i have seen for quite a while."

Kawasaki Motors UK Senior Racing Coordinator, Ross Burridge - "I am pleased with the team's final form after a tough season for multiple reasons. We are excited to welcome back James and Ben back into the team for an attack on the Championship in 2020. Both of these riders are determined to be the one that gives Gearlink Kawasaki their first title in this class, and we can't think of a better combination of talent to do so. No one in that class deserves a title more than Michael and the team, so we are pulling out all the stops to try and help them make this happen. We can't wait to get going". 

The penultimate round of the Dickies British Supersport Championship took place at Donington Park. The team welcomed back James Westmoreland who secured a podium in the first race and was a close fourth in race two. Ben Wilson is still recovering from injury and gained a strong ninth place in race one and 10th in race two.

James had to miss Assen due to other racing commitments but made a welcome return to Donington. He ran well throughout the practice and qualifying sessions to start race one from sixth position on the grid. He got a great start and was soon in a podium place keeping his head down to secure a fantastic third position. 

In race two he started from fifth place and got another great start moving to third place by the end of the first lap. He was soon locked in a close battle with two other riders. Westy just avoided one of the other riders who crasheded towards the end of the race which lost him some momentum and was just 0.3 sec behind the third placed rider to gain a hard fought fourth place. 

Ben, still recovering from his badly broken leg at Thruxton nevertheless worked hard throughout the weekend putting in some strong times. He started race one from 14th place and pushed hard to finish ninth. For race two he was again placed 14th on the grid and finished in 10th.

Team Owner - Michael de Bidaph -"James had another strong weekend despite only really having one practice session as the first one was wet and not ideal for getting the correct gearing, so we were into qualirfying before we could get it right.

Whilst he was unfortunate not to get another podium in race two it's so good to be consistently at the front again.

Ben had a technical problem in race one so it was good for him to still pick up points and his coming together with another rider in race two cost him another strong finish."

Round 10 of the Dickies British Supersport Championship took place at the fantastic TT Circuit Assen in the Netherlands. The team was running Dutch rider Rob Hartog and making a welcome return after breaking his leg at Thruxton was Ben Wilson. Rob secured a strong ninth in race one and sadly was taken out of a strong position in race two. Ben struggled through the pain to finish 14th in race one and a creditable 10th place in race two.

Rob had never been on the bike before practice sessions started and made some really good improvements throughout the weekend which saw him qualify in 11th for race one. He got a good start and was making good progress through the field. He eventually moved up to sixth in the Supersport category but was handed a  penalty after the race of three seconds dropping him back to ninth. 

For race two he again started from 11th and after another good start saw him move up through the pack. He was working hard and was sat at the back of the group fighting for fifth place. He was sitting comfortably in eighth place but was sadly taken out by another rider.

Ben suffered a badly broken lower leg at Thruxton and made a welcome return to the team. Despite the pain and a crash he worked hard to achieve the results he got. He started race one in 27th place to finish in a hard fought 14th.

For race two he started from 23rd on the grid and got one of his fantastic starts to move through to 15th. He continued to work hard battling through the pain to finish in a very creditable 10th position.

Team Owner Michael de Bidaph - "We made a lot of progress with Rob over the weekend considering that he had not ridden our bike before.

I think his result in race one was good especially as we weren't where we needed to be with the set-up. We made another change in warm up and Rob was faster then he had been all weekend so it was really unfortunate that he came off in the second race.

It was a pleasure working with Rob at Assen and also good for his home fans to have him on our bike.

Ben had a really tough weekend coming back for the first time after his injury at Thruxton. His results in the races may seem disappointing but he still managed to score points"

With James Westmoreland having to miss Assen due to other racing committments we are pleased to announce that we will be running former Dutch and European Champion Rob Hartog at round ten of the Dickies British Supersport series. Having purchased former Gearlink machines in the past Rob is very familiar with the team and also the fantastic Assen circuit.

Rob Hartog - "First of all i would like to thank the Gearlink Kawasaki team for giving me this opportunity. I am looking forward to working with them and riding at my home circuit. The BSB event is very popular in the Netherlands, so going to work with such an experienced team hopefully will lead to a good result. Also i would like to thank Rob Vennegor for aranging this contact."

Team Owner Michael de Bidaph - "Knowing how passionate the Dutch are about motorbike racing it will good to have Rob riding one of our Supersport bikes at Assen.

Rob bought one of our bikes a few years ago and i have noticed how he has progressed with his racing career since then. I am sure he will enjoy riding for the team over the Assen weekend."

It was another really strong weekend for the team at round nine of the Dickies Britisih Supersport Championship at Oulton Park. James Westmoreland had another positive weekend with a fourth and a fantastic podium with a second. Fraser Rogers filled in for Ben Wilson, who is still recovering from injury, with a 11th and a great eighth place in the Supersport class.

Despite Westy struggling to find a comfortable set-up he was still achieving some good  times throughout the weekend. He was placed ninth on the grid for race one and was keen to make up positions. He was seventh after the opening lap but soon worked his way through the pack to finish in a very healthy fourth.

For race two he started from eighth on the grid and again keen to make up places pushed his way through the field. Two of the leading contenders crashed out and he saw the opportunity to be on the podium. He wasn't quite able to push for the win but gained another great podium to finish second in the Supersport class. 

Ben Wilson was declared unfit to ride so Michael gave the call to Fraser to replace him. Fraser had not ridden a 600 for five years and despite a couple of issues during practice he still managed to qualify in 16th place for race one. He made good progress working his way up to finish in a creditable 11th place.

He started race two from 13th on the grid, sat behind Westy and was again making good progress when a small mistake forced him to run wide and onto the grass. He got his head down and put in some good lap times to fiinish in a great eight place.

Team Manager - Michael de Bidaph - "Once again James has done the team proud with his fourth in race one and second in race two. We didn't make many changes to the bike from Cadwell but i don't think we found the right set-up that James was really comfortable with but having said that i am really pleased how well James has done in just two rounds. especially as he hasn't been to Oulton Park for over a year whereas most of the Supersport grid were there earlier this year.

We asked Fraser at the last minute to stand in for Ben once we realised that he wasn't going to be passed fit to ride and i think considering the little time he had on the bike he did a really good job for the team finishing in the points in both races." 

We only had new recruit James Westmoreland representing the team in the Dickies British Supersport Championship round at Cadwell Park. Ben Wilson is still recovering after breaking his leg at Thruxton. Westy had a strong weekend with a confident fifth in race one and gaining the first podiun of the year for the team wiith a fantastic third place in race two.

As soon as Westy jumped on the bike in the practice sessions he instantly went well adapting quickly to the Supersport machine. He was in good form in both the wet and dry sessions and ended up qualifying in tenth place for the opening race. He got a great start catching the pack in front by 0.3s per lap getting up to fifth place at the finish.

He was placed seventh on the grid for race two and got a great start moving up to fifth after the opening lap. He was eager to get a podium and fended off a chasing pack of six bikes for the final podium position. He worked really hard and rode a strong confident race to bring home the team 's forst rostrum of the season with a brilliant third.

Fraser Rogers had a tough weekend in the Bennetts British Superbike class trying to find a set-up for the technical Cadwell Park circuit and is hopefull that it will be more positive at the next round.

Team Manager - Michael de Bidaph - "Having had such a difficult season up to now I felt that with James back on board we could start to turn things around but I never thought for one moment that i would be leaving Cadwell with a fifth and a third place in the Supersport class.

Right from the first practice session James just plugged away with very little change from his Cadwell settings of last year and then went on to produce two brilliant race results which gave the whole team a massive lift.

We look forward to working with James for the remainder of the season but unfortunately due to other committments he is unable to be at Assen. 

Fraser struggled all weekend on the Superbike to find a set-up that suited him, so we have to find out what went wrong before we get to Oulton Park"

We are pleased to announce the return of former race winner James Westmoreland to the team for the remaining rounds of the Dickies British Supersport Championship starting with his home round at Cadwell Park. 

James Westmoreland - "I'm really pleased to announce my return to the Championship with Gearlink Kawasaki for the remainder of the season. It was a pretty straightforward decision to make. I first rode for Michael and Norma at the end of 2015 then again in 2017 on the Superbike continuing with the team in 2018 in the Supersport class. I'm really excited to get back to work and there is no better than my local circuit Cadwell Park. I will work hard with the limited time available to put the team and myself in the best position to race competitively. My career has taken a different path this season and I feel I am in a really good place with everything and I'm excited to get started with the team."

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph -"We are really pleased to welcome James back to the team. This year is proving to be one of the most difficult years we have had, so we feel that with James's experience we should now be able to move forward."

It was an extremely tough weekend for the team in the Dickies British Supersport Championship. Ben Wilson had a tricky start in the opening race finishing in 10th and in race two unfortunately suffered a a lower leg break. 

Ben had struggled throughout the weekend with set-up issues qualifying in 18th place for the first race. Unfortunately due to a technical problem on the out lap he was forced to start from the back of the grid. He got a fantastic start and worked his way through the field to finish in a strong 10th place in the Supersport class.

For race two he started from 19th on the grid. He got another one of his great starts and started to move through the field until on lap 2 he had a huge high-side and was taken from the track by ambulance. It was later confirmed that sadly he had broken his leg and we wish him a very speedy recovery.

Ross Twyman had another difficult weekend and after sitting down with Michael they parted ways mutually. The team wish Ross all the best in whatever he chooses to do.

Fraser Rogers was flying the flag well for the team in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship and continued to improve his times in every practice session. A small step backwards in qualifying saw him placed in 26th place for race one but he worked really hard to finish in 19th place.

For race two he started from 21st place and got another good start and was looking good to progress even further. However the race got red flagged twice and he did not have another spare tyre to run over the third re-start and had to retire. Overall he was pleased with the bikes performance and his arm held up well.

Team Manager - Mochael de Bidaph "It has been a disastrous weekend in the Supersport class, I'm totally gutted for Ben getting injured again but i know how determined he is and sure he'll be working hard to get back fit as as possible.

We were sorry to see Ross leave the team but i totally understand his reasons. We have tried very hard and it has been very difficult with all the changes to the bikes this year. I wish him every success in the future.

I am really pleased with how Fraser performed this weekend and it was good to see him in the mix and fighting for strong positions. We've made some good steps forward with the Superbike so i do hope this continues at the future rounds."

It was a difficult weekend for the team at the sixth round of the Dickies British Supersport Championship. Ben Wilson secured two 10th places in the two supersport races with Ross Twyman unfortunately forced to retire from both races.

The qualifying session was tough for both riders only finishing 20th and 21st respectively.

Both riders were eager to gain strong positions in race one and got good starts. Ben made some good passes to finish in a healthy 10th place. Ross also made good progress but was forced to retire with a technical problem.

For race two Ben started from 14th and Ross from 20th. Ben got another awesome start to get up to ninth place and despite fighting hard ended up in 10th place at the finish. Ross was was riding within the points again but was forced to retire on lap 11.

In the Bennetts British Superbike Championship Fraser Rogers was returning after breaking his arm. Unfortunately he missed most of the practice sessions due to technical issues with the bike. He was able to qualify in 28th place for race one finishing in 22nd place. He started race two from 30th place but was forced to retire having not fully recovered from his injuries.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph was unavailable to comment due to personal circumstances.

Round five of the Dickies British Supersport Championship took place at the Knockhill Circuit with the first race re-scheduled to the Sunday due to poor weather conditions on the Saturday. Despite further rain on the Sunday Ben Wilson secured a fantastic fourth place with Ross Twyman finishing as 9th Supersport rider in the first race. For race two Ben again secured another great fourth and Ross a strong sixth.

The weather was perfect thoroughout the practice sessions but deteriorated as the weekend progressed. Ben tried several different settings, having not raced a Knockhill since 2015. He ended up qualifying in 11th place on the grid for the first race and pushed hard in the tough, wet conditions, working his way through the field to gain a fantastic fourth place.

For race two he started from seventh on the grid in the dry but windy conditions. He got one of his great starts and was up to fifth after the opening lap. Despite dropping back he pushed hard to gain another strong fourth place. 

Ross is still struggling to adapt fully to the Kawasaki and qualified down in 18th place for the first race. However he pushed hard to work his way through the field to a strong ninth place.

For the second race he started from 14th on the grid, got a great start and was soon moving throough the field to secure a very good sixth place.

Fraser Rogers made a welcome return to the Bennetts British Superbike Championship after badly breaking his arm at Oulton Park. Unfortunately, despite making the practice and qualifying sessions he was in too much pain to compete in both races.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "All in all it was a good weekend and both Ben and Ross worked around problems to get some good results. Ben worked exceptionally hard to fight for two fourth places and Ross while still trying to find a suitable set-up achieved a really good sixth place and i am pleased with how they both rode.

We always knew it would be tough for Fraser to come back but it was good to get a run out on the bike to make sure that everything was ok as the bike was destroyed in the crash. He did really well to qualify in 24th place considering the pain he was in and we hope that he can heal further before Snetterton." 

More good points were gained at round four of the Dickies British Supersport Championship at the Brands Htch GP circuit. Ben Wilson secured a fantastic fourth place and Ross Twyman 10th Supersport rider in race one. Ben was sixth in race two with Ross 12th.

Ben had a good weekend and was continuously improving his lap times managing to qualify in 7th place for race one. As the race got underway it began to rain and the race was red-flagged. It was re-started as an 8 lap wet race. Ben got a fantastic start and was away with the leaders and as the rain became heavier he briefly moved to the front and was fighting hard for a podium but just missing out to finish fourth.  

He started from 8th for the second race but despite his best efforts was unable to push to the front and had to settle for a solid sixth after making a stunning pass on the final corner on the final lap to gain two more places.

Ross had a small crash during qualifying which lost him some precious time on track qualifying in 16th place on the grid for race one. He rode a strong race to finish 10th Supersport rider. For race two he started from 15th to finish in a good 12th.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "We continued the progress we made at the last meeting now that we have gone back to our original bikes and Ben had a strong weekend scoring valuable points.

Unfortunately Ross is still not comfortable with the bike and we are all working hard to find a solution as we all know what he is capable of achieving".

It was a new weekend for the team at round three of the Dickies British Supersport Championship at Donington Park. The team made some big changes to the bikes which saw the riders have a much stronger weekend than at the previous two rounds. Ross Twyman was sixth in race one and seventh in race two. Ben Wilson was eighth in race one and a fantastic fourth in race two.

It was the first time using the new set-up so it was mainly a testing weekend. Ross and Ben spent practice and qualifying trying to get a good feeling with the bikes. Ross manged to qualify in 14th and Ben next to him in 15th. They both got good starts with Ross moving to 10th after the opening lap and Ben in 12th. They worked exceptionally hard during the race to work their way through the pack with Ross securing a strong sixth place and Ben in eighth.

For race two Ross started from 10th with Ben 12th. Ben got an awesome start and was soon on the back of the leaders but thay edged away slightly as the race progressed but he was still able to secure a fantastic fourth place, his best result of the season so far and a great achievement after missing three years of racing due to injury. Ross worked his way through the pack after dropping back to 12th after lap one but he kept his head down to finish in a strong seventh place.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "As i said at Oulton Park, we felt it would be better to continue with our old 600 Supersport bikes now we have the extra power.

Whilst we are still not where we want to be i feel that we have made a significant step forwards with both riders scoring some valuable points in both races. I am sure that we can now keep making progress with the bike that we know so well."

The team worked really hard all weekend to find a good set up for both riders with the new Kawasaki 636 in the Dickies British Supersport Championship at Oulton Park. Despite some problems Ben Wilson rode  two hard races to finish 11th in race one and a strong ninth in race two. Ross Twyman also had a difficult weekend and was 15th and 19th in the two races.

The pair had issues all weekend with set -up but both were persistent in trying to find something that they can get a positive result with the new bikes.

Having qualified in 21st place Ben got a great start in race one moving through the pack to finish in a solid 11th place. Ross qualified in 23rd place and he to managed to gain places to fiinish in 15th place.

For race two Ben qualified in 17th place and Ross 22nd. Ben got another great start and again soon moved through the pack to gain a solid ninth place. Ross had some issues and had to pull into the pits but went back out again but was unable to gain any places finishing in 19th.

In the Bennetts British Superbike class Fraser Rogers had a huge crash during the first practise session. He sustained a broken upper arm in two places and was sent to Stoke hospital for treatment. He was released the following day and will be having an operation soon to get him on the mend and back racing.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "It has been another disastrous weekend for the team and despite no end of testing we cannot seem to find a good set-up with the new 636. We are now working on something different for Donington, which we feel will enable us to be more competitive but because we are working with other parties we are unable to say any more at this time. I would like to thank Ben and Ross and all our sponsors for their understanding with this situation.

Fraser also had a terrible weekend crashing in FP1 and breaking his arm, we all wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to his return to the team."

It was mixed weekend for the team in the Dickies British Supersport Championship at the Silverstone National Circuit. Ben Wilson made  welcome return to the Championship after a three year absence due to a terrible broken leg incurred in the NW 200. In his debut race he finished 13th in the first race and 15th in the second. New recruit to the team, Ross Twyman, was forced to retire in race one due to an overheating problem and was 19th in race two.

This season the team are racing the new Kawasaki ZX-6R 636 and therefore do not have the data or set-up at any of the circuits so are slightly on the the back foot. Ben was pushing hard all weekend and managed to qualify in in 16th place. He got a steady start and worked his way up to 11th place before a small problem saw him drop back a couple of places to finish in a creditable overall 13th place but 10th after discounting the GP2 bikes.

In race two he started from 14th place and fought hard to finish in an overall 15th place and 12th after discounting the GP2 bikes which are not competing in the Supersport Chanpionship. Considering what he has been through he is in a very creditable 10th place in the Championship.

Ross who joined the tean this year has been struggling to adapt to riding the Kawasaki after spending most of his riding career riding another brand of bike. He continued to make progress throughout the weekend and qualified in 22nd place for the first race. He soon made some places moving up to 17th but the bike started to overheat and he was forced to retire.

For race two he started again from 22nd place finishing in 19th and just in the points after discounting the GP2 bikes.

In the Bennetts British Superbike Championship the team continues to run the Kawasaki ZX-10R but now in its new livery. Fraser Rogers was consistent throughout the weekend with his times but with everything so close struggled to get a good position. He started race one from 28th on the grid and fought through to finish 20th. For the second race he started from 25th but was forced to retire due to a technical problem.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "It was really tough weekend for the entire team. It has been hard with the new Kawasaki 636 as we were under the understanding that the chassis was the same but we found out that it was not. So we were unable to transfer data we had from previous seasons on the 600 to the new bike. We are working closely with Ohlins to get the correct measurements and hopefully can make more progress at Oulton Park. I know everyone worked really hard this weekend and it was unfortunate we could not pick up our usual results but once the correct settings are achieved we should be able to be back near the front again.

Fraser worked hard on the Superbike again and made steady progress throughout the weekend. It was unfortunate we had a problem in race two but we will work hard to ensure everything is right for Oulton.

It is definitely a weekend to put behind us now and move forwards."

We are pleased to announce that we have completed our rider line-up for 2019.

We have re-signed Fraser Rogers for the Bennetts British Superbike Championship and Ben Wilson, who will return to racing in the Dickies British Supersport Championship after a long absence due to a nasty leg injury. They will be joined by young up and coming rider Ross Twyman who will compete alongside Ben in the Supersport class both riding the new Kawasaki ZX6-R 636.

Ross was having a strong season last year and was sitting third in the Championship when injury forced him out for the remainder of the year at Thruxton. The 23 year old from Canterbury, Kent is excited about the prospect of joining the team saying ........

Ross Twyman -" I am so pleased to have signed with the team. After having a strong first half last year i feel like i have unfinished business in the Championship. Michael has given me such a great opportunity showing his belief in me that i can't wait to get going. There is no doubt that the package is strong and with Gearlink they have given me the confidence already to improve in myself also."

Ben Wilson - "It will be great to return to racing this season and that has been my main goal since i got injured a couple of years back at the NW200. It has been a long road but I've had some great people behind me to get me back to full fitness and enable me to race again. I've been working so hard to get fit and i am fully ready for the 2019 season and to challenge at the front again.

Fraser Rogers - "I am extremely happy to re-sign with Michael and the rest of the team for my first full season in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship. We built a good relationship last year and we all know what to do and what we need to move forward. So with that in place i can't wait to get going again and to thank Michael for giving me this great opportunity."

In memory of our dear Norma de Bidaph the team commissioned some commemorative tee shirts with the intention that all profits would go to Cancer Research UK in recognition of the tremendous work they carry out. Thanks to the generosity of our fans the team has sold over 200 tee shirts.

We are pleased to announce that a total of £726-09 was raised and a cheque was presented by Michael de Bidaph to Liz Tilley of the New Milton Cancer Research UK shop.

Tee shirts will continue to be available during the 2019 season where it is hoped even more money can be raised.

The final round of the Dickies British Supersport Championship took place at the Brands Hatch GP Circuit. It was a great result for the team with Ben Currie confirmed as runner-up in the Championship despite finishing 22nd in the first race, due to a jump start, and was forced to retire in the second race. James Westmoreland finished in fourth position in race one and had a fantastic win in the second race to take third spot in the Championship.

Ben rode well all weekend in every session and qualified in second position for race one. Part way into the race it was red flagged but on the re-start Ben was a bit too eager and was judged to have had a jump start. He was given a ride-through penalty but was unable to make up the time in the short race, finishing 22nd.

For race two he started from second on the grid got a good start and was away with the front runners. He was leading the race when he was forced to retire with a technical problem. 

James came into the weekend fourth in the Championship and was determined to get that third spot. He had a solid qualifying session and started from fourth position on the grid for race one and finished in fourth. Importantly he finished ahead of his rival, James Rispoli, for the third Championship place to reduce the points deficit. 

He started from fifth place on the grid for race two and in the wet conditions got a good start and was amongst the leaders in the hunt for a podium place. He was determined to get to the front and despite challenges from the new Champion, Jack Kennedy, was able to take his first win of the season and in doing so sealed third place in the Championship.

Ben Currie - "It's been a tough season and we gave everything to win the Championship but it just wasn't to be. I can't thank the Gearlink team enough for their dedication and hard work over the last few years and i have learnt so much which i hope to carry forwards. The team is one of the best you can be in and Michael and the late lovely Norma put everything in to help young riders like myself and hopefully establish a career in racing."

The weekend did not go exactly to plan but it was good to finish second in the Championship following my third position last year. Thank you to all the team and my personal sponsors that have made this all possible.

James Westmoreland - " That second race was an amazing way for me to finish the season and i have waited 23 races to get that win.  I won the race that every rider thinks about going into the winter period! I knew that morning when it was raining i would have a good chance of a win as i wanted to put everything in and secure that third spot in the Championship for my fantastic team. 

Thank you to everyone who has supported me all season and the team has meant the world to me. It has been a tough year so to finish like that was very satisfying. Two Kawasaki's in the top three in the Championship and Ben in second spot was a special day."

In the Bennetts British Superbike class Fraser Rogers was riding well and set some good times but three relatively big crashes hindered his progress. Riding with an injured hand he started from 21st position for race one but crashed out on the opening lap. He started from 27th position for race two and as the rain came down he moved swiftly through the pack to get to ninth place before crashing heavily forcing him out for the remainder of the meeting.

Fraser Rogers - "It has been a tough and frustrating weekend as we were making good progress but unfortunately those crashes put paid to some decent results. I'm sorry to the team as i really wanted to end the season on a high note. I can't thank them enough for giving me the opportunity to race with them for the second half of the season and it has been a pleasure to part of such a great team."

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "Both Supersport riders were strong all weekend. Race one was unfortunate for Ben but James had a solid race. I really wanted to end the season with a win and I'm delighted that Westy managed to work so hard to take a well deserved victory, unfortunately Ben was forced to retire with a problem.

We knew that the Championship was pretty much over before we came here but to finish second and third two years running is a fantastic achievement. Norma and myself weren't just here to win races but took great pride in improving young riders and help them fulfil their dreams, to help them make the step up to Superbikes and we hope we have achieved that with previous riders and now with up and coming star Ben Currie.

Fraser was on the pace all weekend but results sadly did not show this, he was riding so well that his time in the second race would have placed him sixth on the grid for the final race. The damage to the bike was quite extensive and he was really hurting so we decide not to contest the last race.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our loyal product sponsors for their continued support. Also to thank everyone in the BSB paddock and the fans for their support in what has been without any doubt my hardest ever year, it has been so nice and reassuring to hear all the stories about my Norma.

Most importantly i would like to thank, race director, Stuart Higgs for his continued support throught the race season and allowing us to present the Norma de Bidaph trophy, which is absolutely stunning.  He has been a huge help to me and i really appreciate it."

The penultimate round of the Dickies British Supersport Championship was held at the beautiful TT Assen Circuit. Ben Currie is still in with a chance of winning the Championship and he fought hard in the opening Sprint race to finish fourth followed by a third in the feature race. James Westmoreland finished fifth in race one and seventh in the second race.

Ben struggled to find a set-up in the opening sessions but was still able to qualify on the front row for race one. He got a good start and was away with the leading pack of four riders. He unfortunately made a mistake at the chicane forcing him to run straight. He still fought for the lead finishing third but was given a 2.3 second time penalty which dropped him back to fourth.

For race two Ben started from pole position and tried hard to match the pace of Jack Kennedy and Alastair Seeley having to settle for third place and another podium.

James had some good practice sessions and looked strong qualifying in seventh place for race one. A poor start saw him drop back to 10th place but he worked hard to fight his way back to finish in a solid fifth.

Westy started race two in sixth place but again dropped back and became locked in an eight bike battle for fourth place ultimately finishing in seventh.

In the Bennetts British Superbike class Fraser Rogers continuously improved his times qualifying for race one in 24th place and worked hard to finish in 21st. In race two he started from 21st and again worked hard to cross the line in a great 12th place only to be deducted two positions after cutting a chicane, finishing in the points in a solid 14th place.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "It was a bit of a struggle at the start of the weekend for Ben to find a good set up and he worked really hard in both races to achieve the results he did. He managed to turn it around in qualifying and i am really proud of how he rode in both races as it is obvious we had a disadvantage on the Yamaha's. He gave everything as always to secure two strong results.

Westy struggled off the start in both races and was in a fight to try and work his way back through the field. He showed some good lap times but was locked in close battles and unable to push forwards and make the passes to finish in a higher position.

We have had a few problems with the Superbike over the weekend and despite Fraser continuing to work hard we did not get the right set up for this circuit. He rode really well in the second race and it was good to see him in some strong battles and gaining some points. I hope we can start well at Brands and finish the season on a strong note."

The tenth round of the Dickies British Supersport Championship took place at Oulton Park. Ben Currie secured a strong third place in race one and another fantastic win in race two. James Westmoreland was sixth in race one and took a strong fourth place in race two.

Ben showed good form all weekend in every session and started race one on the front row in third place. He was locked in a battle in the opening few laps with Seeley and Kennedy but dropped off in the closing laps to finish third.

For race two he again was in third place on the grid for the declared wet race. Ben got one of his great starts and was looking confident out at the front when the safety car was deployed following an early incident. The safety car came in after a couple of laps with Seeley and Kennedy pushing Ben back down to third place when the race resumed. He soon regained his momentum and moved back to the front. Kennedy pushed Ben all the way looking for every opportunity to pass but Ben managed to fend him off to secure another stunning win.

James was also having a solid weekend but ended up qualifying in 11th place on the grid for race one after being caught out when the rain came down. He got a a good start and worked his way up the field to finish in sixth. For the second race he started from seventh place on the grid. He got another strong start and was locked in a tight battle in the opening laps. Taking advantage of the safety car being deployed he moved up to finish in a strong fourth.

In the Bennetts British Superbike class Fraser Rogers managed to get into a points scoring position, despite big problems with his visor, in the opening race where he secured a fantastic 15th place having started from 18th in the tricky wet conditions. For race two he started from 17th place for the declared dry race and had another great race to finish in another points scoring 15th place.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - " It was a great weekend for both Supersport riders. Ben did what he could in the first race to gain third and rode exceptionally well in the second race to take the win in wet conditions. We know Jack and Alastair are good in the wet so once again he rode really well and i am really pleased for him. Westy also had a good weekend, it was tough for him in race one due to his qualifying position but he came through the pack in both races to secure a couple of decent results.

Fraser once again worked hard all weekend and we have made some big steps forward. It was great he secured points in both races as he has deserved this. He rode really well and i hope ths will continue for Assen and Brands."

Round nine of the Dickies British Supersport Championship was run for the first time on the the shorter National Circuit. It was another solid weekend for the team with Ben Currie securing third place in the first race and a brilliant win in the second. James Westmoreland was fifth in race one and 11th in race two.

Both riders rode well all weekend and had a strong qualifying session with both on the front row of the grid for race one. Ben got one of his normal fantastic starts and it soon became one of the best races of the season so far with many passes and overtaking manoeuvres. Ben was dicing for the lead with Alastair Seeley, Jack Kennedy and James Rispoli. He had to settle for third after a dash for the line just 0.093 behind the race winer Seeley.

Ben was once again on the front row for race two, sitting in third on the grid. Once again he got a great start and it was another amazing race with six riders battling for the lead. Ben rode a fantastic race preserving his tyres enabling him to push that little bit harder towards the end creating a small gap to take him into the lead. At one point he dropped down to fourth place but then fought back to take a stunning win.

Westy struggled off the start in race one and was unable to make a break with the front runners and had to ride hard to gain a fifth place. He started from ninth on the grid for race two but struggled through the race to push with the front runners but managed to get to fifth place at one point only to slip back with a mechanical problem, finishing in 11th.

In the Bennetts British Superbike Championship Fraser Rogers continued to improve all weekend. He qualified for race one in 20th position for the first race and finished in the same position. For race two he was placed in 24th position on the grid but was forced to retire with a problem. For the third and final race he started from 23rd and worked hard to finish in 18th.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "Ben rode two fantastic races, we were worried about the second race as his bike was slightly down on power putting him at a disadvantage compared to the other contenders. However, he was just awesome. He really worked so hard throughout the whole race and just timed it to perfection. He thoroughly deserved the win.

Westy was struggling with set-up throughout the weekend and was just a little bit off the pace of the front runners. However, he is still in the running to secure third place in the Championship so we must all continue with that as a target for the remaing races.

Fraser continues to make huge improvements and progress. His lap times were good and we are beginning to move in the right direction with him. As always he worked hard to ensure he got some results and we hope he will end the season with some points."

The team headed to the picturesque circuit of Cadwell Park for round eight of the Dickies British Supersport Championship. Ben Currie secured second in race one and an incredible win in race two. James Westmoreland was sixth in race one and seventh in race two.

Ben once again worked hard throughout the weekend and qualified for the first race in fourth place. He got a great start and was soon trying to hunt down the Championship leader, Jack Kennedy, for the win. He looked to be closing to make a move on the final lap but made a small mistake and had to settle for another second place.

For race two he started from second place on the grid and got an amazing start to take the lead. It was another fantastic race between Ben and Jack with Jack pushing hard and making some passes but Ben kept his head down taking his fifth win of the season and is just 36 points behind Jack in the Championship.

James was strong in practice but had to start from eighth on the grid for race one. With such a narrow track it is difficult to make up positions made worse by a bike blowing up in front of him forcing James to lose a couple of places. He was able to push his way through to sixth place. 

Westy started from seventh in race two and despite his efforts was suffering with a chatter problem and had to settle for seventh place.

In the Bennetts British Superbike class Fraser Rogers struggled to find a suitable set-up for this technical circuit and had to start race one from 24th place. He worked hard to finish in a creditable 17th place.

For race two he was placed in 18th position on the grid and was soon in a points scoring position when he was forced to retire with a technical problem.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "I'm so pleased for Ben this weekend; he has been working hard all season and deserves the results he got. We lost out on both practice sessions as we discovered an issue with the bike after his crash at Thruxton. Thankfully, we managed to get it fixed and he was really strong in both races. The win was a real credit to him, he showed his real talent as he really had to fight for it.

Westy struggled all weekend to find a set-up that suits his riding style. We are going to take a good look at the bike before Silverstone to see what the problem is.

Fraser once again put a lot off effort in that did not match the results. He was running in the points in the second race but had a technical problem. He has made some big changes to the bike to suit his riding style and we hope the results will come a Silverstone."

Round seven of the Dickies British Supersport Championship took place at the Thruxton Circuit in baking hot conditions. Ben Currie secured another fantastic win in the Sprint race and crashed out in race two. James Westmoreland was forced to retire in race one with a technical problem and came from the back of the grid in race two to finish fourth.

Ben had struggled throughout most of the practice and qualifying to find a set-up that suited the ultra-fast circuit in the very hot conditions. He qualified in seventh place for race one and after a steady start held his position after lap one. Thruxton always produces some amazingly close racing and this was no exception. He was soon swapping places with the front runners for the whole race. The slip stream effect worked in his favour enabling him to take another win for the team.

For race two he started from fifth on the grid and after a great start was soon into the lead. He was in a battle with two of the GP2 riders which soon became a seven bike scrap for the podium places. Unfortunately on the penultimate lap he tried to make a pass on the brakes with Kyle Ryde and both crashed out.

James had been consistently fast in every session qualifying in second place on the grid for race one. He got a fantastic start and led after the opening lap but was hit with electrical problems on the second lap and was forced to retire.

He had to start from the back of the grid for race two as his opening lap in race one was from a standing start and the time did not count. He got an incredible start and made up ten places in the opening lap and was soon hunting down the race leaders. He set some amazing lap times in joining the leading group and was looking set for a podium place when the race was red flagged. He rode an exceptional race to finish in fourth place just 0.8 sec off the lead.

In the Bennetts British Superbike class Fraser Rogers continued to make good progress. His lap times improved all weekend managing to qualify in 21st place finishing in 17th place in race one. For race two he again started from 21st place and was riding well but had to avoid a fallen rider putting a hole in his radiator forcing his retirement.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "In the Supersport class Westy had the pace from the start of the weekend and looked capable of doing the double. He rode exceptionally well but unfortunately the bike let him down in the first race forcing him to start from the back in race two.  His form in the second race was incredible  to come through the pack in the way that he did and finish fourth. His lap times were fantastic and hopefully he can carry this on for the rest of the season.

Ben struggled to find the right set-up but did not give up and came out fighting in race one. He rode a mature race and fought to the end to take the win. He was looking strong again for race two but sadly made a mistake to crash out.

I'm really happy with Fraser's progress this weekend. The positions do not reflect the effort and hard work he continues to put in. This is only his third round and i am very sure there is more to come from him. He is a pleasure to work with and we hope he can get the results he deserves towards the end of the season.

I would like to say a big thank you to Stuart Higgs for the wonderfull tribute announced this weekend with the Norma de Bidaph Trophy. I know Norma will be saying " I can't believe they have done that for little old me" as she never regarded herself as anyone special"

The sixth round of the Dickies British Supersport Championship took place at the Brands Hatch GP Circuit. Ben Currie took a brilliant win in race one and was looking to do the double when a mechanical problem forced him to cruise round on the final lap in race two finishing fourth. James Westmoreland was sixth in race one and third in race two. 

Ben was looking strong all weekend and was continuously at the top of the time sheets qualifying on pole for race one. In the absence of his main Championship rival, Jack Kennedy due to injury, it was important that Ben secured good points to bridge the gap between them in the Championship. He got a great start in race one and led from lap one and despite a strong challenge Ben worked hard to gain the win. 

He started race two from second position on the grid and got another amazing start and looked extremely comfortable leading the pack extending his lead to just over three seconds. He was riding very well but just as he was crossing the finishing line for the final lap the bike had a techncal problem forcing him to nurse it round to finish in fourth position.

James was struggling with set-up all weekend but worked hard to push for some good results. He qualified in tenth position for race one but dropped to 14th off the line. He got his head down and worked his way through the field to finish in a strong sixth.

Westy started race one in eighth position and was soon setting some good lap times finishing on the podium in third place. He is now fourth in the Championship just one point off third.

In the Bennetts British Superbike class Fraser Rogers started his second round with the team. He worked hard all weekend to improve his lap times qualifying in 23rd place for race one. He got a good start and was able to make up some places finishing in 19th place. For race two he started from 22nd place finishing in 21st.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "In the Supersport class Ben was flying all weekend taking pole position for race one. He rode extremely well and had full control from start to finish and throughly deserved the win. For race two he again excelled himself and got a comfortable lead when he was struck with a problem on the final lap. I am so sorry to him for this happening and was glad he was able to salvage fourth and some strong points.

James struggled with set-up and was down in qualifying although he had a reasonable race in race one. He was higher up the grid for race two and rode a stronger race to finish third.

Fraser worked hard all weekend and he is a pleasure to work with. He brings an upbeat attitiude to the team and once again improved in every session. We made some changes for race one that did not quite work out but he had a much stronger race two and we are certainly moving in the right direction with him."

The fifth round of the Dickies British Supersport Championship took place at the Knockhill Circuit in Scotland. Ben Currie secured too great second places with his team mate James Westmoreland gaining two third places.

It was looking good for another strong weekend for the team with Ben and Westy consistently towards the top of the time sheets during the practice sessions. Ben secured pole position on the grid for race one with Westy lining up on the front row in third.

Ben got another one of his awesome starts and led for 17 of the 18 laps fending off Jack Kennedy, the championship leader, until the last lap when Jack made a brave pass with Ben just unable to squeeze past him finishing second just 0.2 seconds behind. Westy was in a great battle to achieve his third place on the podium.

In race two Ben started from second on the grid wih Westy alongside him in third. Like race one Ben got another great start to take the lead and again it was a battle with Jack with him making a pass on the closing lap for Ben to come second. Westy was locked in his battle for fifth in the opening laps but soon made progress through the field to gain another third place.

In the Bennetts British Superbike Championship the team welcomed Fraser Rogers to ride the Kawasaki Superbike for the weekend. He continually improved his times throughout the weekend and started race one from 22nd place and was going well until he laid it down in the gravel. For race two he started from 21st place finishing just outside of the points in 16th.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - " It was a really good weekend for the team. Both Supersport riders did exceptionally well securing podiums in both races. Ben could not have done anything more to try to get the win, he fought so hard and i feel disappointed for him as he really deserved it. Westy turned a corner here and it is good to see him back with a bit of fight in his belly.

I'm really pleased with Fraser's progress this weekend. He worked hard throughout the sessions to get a good set-up and consistently brought his times. We were mainly using this weekend as a test weekend for him but he has exceeded our expectations and we look forward to Brands."

The fourth round of the Dickies British Supersport Championship took place at the Snetterton 300 circuit. Ben Currie secured a great second place in race one but was forced to retire in race two. James Westmoreland gained his first podium of the season with third in race one but was unfortunately taken out in race two.

Both riders set consistently fast tims throughout the weekend and were always in the top four. Ben qualified for the first race in second with Westy third. 

Ben got a flying start when the safety car was deployed on the first lap. Despite Ben's efforts when the race resumed he dropped back to second place having to overcome some fairing damage which hindered his progress. The race was red flagged on the penultimate lap so Ben had to settle for a solid second place with Westy in a great third place.

For race two Ben started from second on the grid with Westy eighth. Ben got a great start and led the way and was swapping places for the lead when he was forced to retire with a technical problem. James got a good start and looking to push through the field when he got taken out going into turn two thus ending his race very quickly.

In the Bennetts British Superbike Championship it was decided amicably that Carl Phillips would leave the team as he was struggling to get the results for the team.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph -" It was a very mixed weeknd for the team. I was so pleased with Ben and Westy during the practice and qualifying sessions and it was looking likely we were going to get some good results.

They both rode well in race one with Ben getting another second and it was great to see Westy finally back on the podium where we believe he belongs.

Race two sadly was not good for us, Ben had a technical problem which i am disappointed about and Westy got taken out before his race really started.

I am happy though with their progress this weekend and we have to put race two behind us and move on with confidence to Knockhill. 

We came to a mutual agreement with Carl to leave the team the evening before the Superbike races and wish him well for the future."

It was another strong weekend for the team at the third round of the Dickies British Supersport Championship held at Oulton Park. Ben Currie secured two second places and James Westmoreland found his form finishing in fourth and fifth places.

Ben was consistently second quickest all weekend qualifying in second place on the grid for the first race. Despite Ben getting the hole-shot Jack Kennedy made an early move on him in the first lap with the pair soon breaking away from the chasing pack and despite Ben's every effort the positions remained unchanged at the finish.

For race two Ben again started from second place and got a fantastic start leading Jack into turn one. For several laps they swapped positions for the lead but Ben just could not quite match Jack and had to settle for another second place. 

James showed his form this weekend and set some strong lap times throughout the weekend qualifying in third place on the grid alongside his team mate. However, he struggled off the start and dropped back to seventh place after lap one but fought back to finish in fifth.

He started again from third place for race two and was locked in a battle for fourth place which is where he finished to secure his best finish so far this season.

In the Bennetts British Superbike Championship Carl Phillips had a tough weekend. After continuously improving his lap times throughout every session he qualified in 27th place for race one and was making good progress but lost the front end to crash out on lap four. Unfortunately he was forced to retire in race two having started from 26th.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "Both Supersport riders rode really well all weekend with both Ben and Westy up at the sharp end in each session. James sufferred a bad start in raceo one but made progress through the field to finish fifth. Ben got a fantastic start but we knew it would be tough to stay with Jack but i can't praise Ben enough for the way he has ridden.

In the main race we knew the heat would slow the pace down and we thought this might give us a better opportunity to match Jack. Ben rode incredibly well and never gave up but had to settle for second. Jack and Ben were setting some very fast lap times and were pushing each other all the way to the finish. Westy rode another solid race and secured his best result of the season and we know he will be pushing for a podium very soon.

Carl made a lot of progress this weekend and the results do not do him any justice as he worked hard and kept chipping away. He is stilll learning the bike and Oulton is known to be as one of the most physical circuits on a Superbike. At the forthcoming Snetterton test we will ensure that he is race ready."

Round two of the Dickies British Supersport Championship took place at the Brands Hatch Indy Circuit. Ben Currie secured a fantastic second and third place with his team-mate James Westmoreland coming home in 11th and seventh places

Ben was once again towards the top of the time sheets in every sesssion continuing his fine form from Donington Park. He qualified in second place for the first race and again it was he and Jack Kennedy swapping places for the lead in a thrilling race. Jack had the lead going into the final lap but Ben had incredible drive coming out of the final turn as they both fought to take the win with Ben just losing out on the line by just 0.006 sec.

For race two Ben started from pole position got the holeshot and was fighting strongly at the front when the race was red flagged due to rain. With an unknown track ahead for the re-start Ben was second after the first lap and was pushed back to third. Despite several challanges in the tricky conditions he had to settle for third place securing more valuable points in the Championship.

James "Westy" struggled through the practice and qualifying sessions but was just 0.8sec off pole position for the first race but ended up in 14th position on the grid. He got a good start finishing in 11th. 

For the second race he started from 13th position on the grid moving up several places. On the re-start he again made good progress through the field eventually finishing in seventh.

In the Bennetts British Superbike class Carl Phillips is still getting used to riding the Kawasaki ZX-10R Superbike but is continuing to improve his times with every session. He took two seconds off his practice times to qualify in 24th place for race one. Before the race he sufferred a big crash in warm-up but despite feeling very second hand managed to start the race and finish in 21st place.

He started race two in 23rd place and was sticking with the pack when rain started to fall and the race was red flagged. The team did a fantastic job in changing the bike to a complete wet set-up within the limited time available. On the re-start Carl got a strong start and was soon making incredible progress through the pack to finish in a fantastic 10th place.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "Ben was once again at the sharp end during the Supersport sessions and Westy is continuing to adapt his riding style to suit the 600 again, making good progress throughout the weekend.

Both riders rode two very sensible races, it was great to have Ben on the podium in both races and continuing the strong form that he showed at Donington Park. Westy is improving all the time and i am very sure it will not be long before he is also fighting for podiums. The second race was tough in difficult conditions and they both bought the bikes back in one piece. It is a long season and points can be crucial towards the end of the year.

I'm really impressed with Carl this weekend, he is still learning to ride the Superbike and continues to improve with each session. The conditions played in our favour for the second race with the wet conditions but Carl really did an amazing job. I did not expect this early in the season that we would achieve a top ten finish so am pleased with the progress made and the result he gained. 

The first round of the Dickies British Supersport season was always going to be an emotional rollercoaster for the team following the sad passing of team-owner Norma de Bidaph with the team dedicating the season to her. In the opening race Ben Currie took a stunning win and backed that up in race two with his second win of the weekend. His team- mate James Westmoreland, despite limited track time on the bike, took solid points finishing fifth place in race one and sixth in race two.

Ben was consistently at the top of the time sheets throughout the practice sessions and qualified in second place on the grid for race one with James next to him in third.

Ben gained a fantastic start and led the pack for several laps before being passed mid-race. He rode a very confident race and was happy to sit in second place before making the pass that secured him the win by 0.2 sec. James was fourth after the opening lap and despite taking a bit of a gamble with tyres in tricky conditions worked hard to to secure a solid fifth place.

For race two Ben started from pole with James behind him in fourth place.The track conditions were drying but in the cold conditions Ben opted for full wets knowing he would need a good start in case the track dried out a lot. He got a fantastic start and was soon 5.5 seconds in the lead after lap one. He just continued to extend his lead, eventually taking his second win of the weekend by a massive 24.3 seconds. James had a strong start in fourth place but lost a couple of places to finish in a solid sixth place.

For Ben it was fitting that with the pre and post race tributes to Norma he was able to dedicate the first win of the season to her and then back that up with the double. 

Carl Phillips is new to the Bennets British Superbike Championship and the team have worked hard throughout the difficult weather conditions to help him push further forwards. He qualified for race one in 24th place and finished in 24th. For race two he started from 26th place on the grid working his way up to 20th place before retiring due to tyre choice. 

Team Manager - Michael de Bidaph - "This weekend has been ten times harder than i imagined it would be . Especially as it is the first time that i have been to a race meeting without my darling Norma. The decision to carry on was a hard one to make but i know that it is exactly what Norma would have wanted me to do and i know that she will always be with me.

All the riders have done an excellent job all weekend in terrible conditions. For Ben to secure the double race win is the perfect tribute to Norma. He has been consistent and fast in every session and when he crossed the line in race one i just broke down in tears full of mixed emotions, happiness and sadness.

I think Ben surprised everyone in the second race, even himself, no one could touch him and he was in a league of his own. I am so grateful to him for the two wins this weekend, they were very special.

Westy has not had much time on the bike and he is still adjusting to riding the 600 machine after his time on the Superbike. The conditions were far from ideal to get more laps in; he stayed in one piece and secured two solid results. I know, and he knows, there is more to come and I'm very sure the results he wants are not far away.

I am impressed with Carl and how well he has settled into the team and onto the Superbike. He has not had many rides on the bike and we used this weekend to collect as much data as possible to help him move forwards for the rest of the season. We knew it would be tough but we will keep chipping away at it.

Finally i must say a really huge thank you to the BSB Paddock for their support, kind words and encouragement this weekend. I must also thank Eurosport for their beautiful tribute to Norma, which is very special for me." 

It was a tense and exciting end to the season for the team in front of a massive crowd at the final round of the Dickies British Supersport Championship at Brands Hatch. Andrew Irwin had another fantastic weekend with his first Supersport win and then followed it up in the final race with a third place. Ben Currie continued his run of good form with great second and fourth places. The pair ended the season on a high note with Andrew in second place in the overall Championship standings and Ben third. It was a superb result for the team and a first to see both our riders on the overall Championship Podium.

Andrew and Ben were on form all weekend throughout the practice and qualifying sessions. Andrew qualified in third place for the first race with Ben fifth. They both got great starts with Andrew going to the front followed by Ben in second. They rode an exceptional race keeping the rest of the field at bay ensuring that Andrew secured his first win of the season with Ben in second place to secure another fantastic 1-2 for the team.

Everything was to play for for the second race as Andrew was now just 18 points behind the Championship leader having been at one stage in the season over 100 points behind. Andrew started from fifth place on the grid with Ben eighth. Both had great starts and were in third and fourth when the safety car came out. They were both locked in battles when the race resumed finishing the race with Andrew third and Ben fourth.

James Westmoreland qualified in 22nd place for race one in the MCE British Superbike Championship and finished in the points in 14th. He was placed on the grid in 16th for the second race, finishing 18th. For the third and final race of the year he started from 22nd position, finishing in 21st. 

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "This year has been fantastic, Andrew and Ben have really excelled in the Supersport class and to finish second and third in the Championship standings is something we have never done and is a very special feeling.

After the Championship leader crashed out in race one we knew that the Championship once again was all to play for. Andrew finally took that long overdue win that he deserved after so many second places and i cannot praise Ben enough for the role that he played, it just shows what a close knit team we are.

Andrew had a small chance of winning the Championship and he rode hard in race two to finish just 13 points behind the Championship winner, Keith Farmer. Congratulations to him and his team, each race has provided some great racing and Andrew and Ben played a huge part in that.

With James in the Superbike class we have continued to make progress all year and have scored more Championship points than we have ever done in this class.

I have been privileged this year to work with three exceptional riders, James, Andrew and Ben. It has made the job an absolute pleasure and we go into the off season feeling very happy aand relaxed with racing. It has been very enjoyable and we were lucky to have three great people in the team.

I must say a huge thank you to every member of the team for their hard work and dedication. Also a thank you to Rock Oil, KMUK and all our loyal team sponsors for their continued support."

It was looking set to be another amazing weekend for the team at round 11 of the Dickies British Supersport Championship at Assen. Ben Currie secured his third fantastic win on the trot and was battling for another race win in race two when he had a coming together with another rider which saw him crash out. Andrew Irwin continued his great run of form to secure another double podium with two second places.

The pair had a great qualifying session, Ben secured his first qualifying pole position for the first race with Andrew lining up on the front row with him, in third place.

The weather conditions throughout the weekend were mixed and just before the first race the rain came down and after a slight delay the race was reduced to 10 laps. Ben once again showed his form in the wet conditions and took off from the start leading every lap until the flag taking his third win in succession. Andrew was locked in a fierce battle in the opening laps for the second podium slot but managed to break away to take another impressive 1-2 for the team.

It was dry conditions for the second race and with Ben once again sitting on pole and Andrew in second. Ben got a flying start and was leading the race with Andrew in second. A thrilling battle was then to take place over the remaing 14 laps with four different leaders throughout the race.

Ben led into the final lap and was looking strong to take his fourth win when Keith Farmer made a strong move on him which forced Ben to crash. The incident was investigated and Keith was docked time and positions for the move. With Ben out it was left to Andrew to fight it out as best he could on the final lap to take yet another impressive second place. 

James Westmoreland qualified in a great 10th position in the wet qualifying sessions in the MCE British Superbike Championship. In the dry conditions for the first race he struggled to find the pace he needed and finished in 20th place and a technical problem forced him out in race two.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph -" I'm once again delighted with Ben and Andrew's performances this weekend. To secure another 1-2 in the opening race was fantastic and great to see them both up there and having such good pace..

It was looking set that it might happen again in race two in the dry conditions. They were both on the front row and looking comfortable in the race. I really feel for Ben with the crash but the organisers dealt with the situation well and therefore it would be inappropriate for me to comment further.

Ben and Andrew have really upped their game in the latter half of the season which I am delighted to see. They have shown great pace in every session and have been rewarded with the results. We are looking forward to ending the season on a high with both of them at Brands Hatch.

It was another difficult weekend in the Superbike class for James and we hope that we can makes some suitable changes to help him get some decent results to end the season at Brands."

It was a weekend to celebrate for the team at round ten of the Dickies British Supersport Championship at Oulton Park. Ben Currie secured his first win of the season and then followed it up by winning the second race as well. Andrew Irwin gained brilliant second places in both races for a perfect weekend for the team.

Ben was disappointed after Silverstone and was eager to make amends at Oulton Park, a track he has had previous success. He was riding well all weekend and managed to qualify in fifth place on the grid for race one. The rain began to fall shortly before the race but he was feeling confident. He got a great hole-shot and soon built up a huge lead, riding a comfortable race he managed to win by a huge 11.4 seconds.

For race two he was placed on pole position, this time a fully wet race from start to finish. Once again he got a great start and was soon locked in a battle for the lead with two other riders including Andrew. It was then a battle between Ben and Andrew with another rider closing them down in the latter stages and the three dicing it out for the win. Ben gained the upper hand over the finish line to win by just 0.2 seconds from Andrew in a thrilling race and now moves up to third in the Championship standings.

Andrew was also having a stunning weekend; he qualified in second place for race one. He got a great start and despite Ben disappearing into the distance he was swapping positions for second place for most of the race and was eager to secure a solid second position. 

For race two he was fifth on the grid and was locked in a three way battle, including Ben, for the lead. He rode a fantastic race to finish in another second place and moves up to second in the Championship standings.

James Westmoreland was able to secure another couple of valuable Championshiip points in the MCE British Superbike Championship. He qualified in 20th place for race one and in tricky conditions managed to finish in 14th place. He started from 17th position for race two but had to pull in with set-up issues.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "I am so pleased for both Supersport riders, Ben and Andrew. The weekend went well from start to finish both of them performing well in the wet and dry conditions.

Ben was on another level in race one having got to the front and just took off. Andrew rode a sensible tough race fending off the Champioship leader to secure a great second place.

We opted not to go out in the warm-up session as it was too close to race two just in case anything happened. It was nerve wracking watching the pair of them fight tooth and nail to the end. I struggled to watch it but totally delighted it ended with another one-two. The team, Ben and Andrew have all worked so hard all year and everyone deserved this. 

It was another tricky weekend for James in the Superbike class and we struggled to get a good set-up for him around Oulton. We managed to score a few more points in race one and hopefully we can get some better results at the final two rounds at Assen and Brands Hatch" 

It was a great weekend for the team at Round nine of the the Dickies British Supersport Championship at Silverstone. Andrew Irwin gaining two second places and his team-mate Ben Currie was third in the first race and was leading the second race when wet conditions caught him out and he sadly crashed out.

Andrew was once again searching for that elusive first win in race one having qualified in third place. He got a good start and was soon into the lead and looking comfortable only for him to be pushed wide by the eventual winner just losing out on the win by 0.045s.

He started from second on the grid for race two which was declared a wet race. He got a good start and was once again locked in a battle for the lead but could not stay with them in the extemely wet conditions and dropped back to fourth. His team-mate crashed whilst in the lead shortly followed by another front runner whilst Andrew stayed on to bring home another fantastic second place. 

Ben once again continued his strong form throughout the weekend and was constantly at the sharp end on the time sheets during practice and qualifying. He started race one from fourth place on the grid; gained the hole-shot and was soon mixing it with two other riders,including his team-mate, for the lead. He finished in a great third place with just 0.131s separating the three riders in a fantastic race.

For race two he started from third place on the grid in what was declared a wet race after heavy rain just prior to the start. He got an incredible start extending his lead to a huge eight seconds in the treacherous conditions. Gradually those chasing him reeled him in although he still had a two second advantage with a lap and a half to go before being caught out by the wet conditions and crashed out.

James Westmoreland had a really strong weekend in the MCE British Superbike Championship. He scored points in all three races with 14th places in the first two races and a stuunning fourth place in a wet race three. The weather came in hard before the third race and it was really a race of the brave as to who finished. James rode an intelligent race and was able to stay on in horrendous conditions to bring it home.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph -" It was certainly an up and down weekend for the Supersport riders. Ben and Andrew have been up at the top of the time sheets all weekend qualifying well for the first race.

It was so unfortunate for Andrew not to take his first win as he looked strong but just missed out. Ben also rode an incredible race and i am very pleased with his performance, he has made some big steps forward and really challenging for the win as well.

For race two both riders were on the front row and Ben made an unbelievable start in tricky conditions. He had a huge lead and looked really strong, sadly just being caught out in the wet conditions. We were so disappointed for him as he had worked so hard. Andrew rode a solid race and he knew he did not have the pace in the wet but stayed on to secure another great second.

With "Westy" we struggled with set up during practice and qualifying which were dry. He was fortunate to get some points in the second race as we did have a few set up issues. For the third race the conditions were appalling, he got a great start and made up several places on the first lap staying on to gain a great fourth place for the team. I am absolutely delighted, well done James!"

The team were delighted to see their Australian rider Ben Currie back on the podium again in round eight of the Dickies British Supersport Championship at Cadwell Park. Ben took a great second place in race one and followed it up with a third place in race two. His team-mate Andrew Irwin was chasing that elusive first win when a small technical problem saw him crash out in the lead in race one and then he made a mistake in race two which saw him crash out in race two.

Ben had a strong weekend and consistently put in good lap times during practice and qualifying. He started race one from sixth position but had shown good race pace throughout the weekend. He got a good start and was up to fourth place at the end of the opening lap. By lap six he was up to a podium place in third and with Andrew crashing out finished in a fantastic second place behind the Championship leader.

For race two he started from fourth place on the grid and got another strong start before the safety car came out in lap five. When the race resumed Andrew crashed out forcing Ben to take evasive action dropping him back to fifth. He soon pushed hard through the pack to finish in a great third place and his second podium of the weekend. 

For Andrew it was a disappointing outcome having been strong all weekend. Starting from second on the grid for race one he soon went into the lead and proceeded to lead during the majority of the race until a torn gasket caused water to leak onto the rear tyre causing him to crash out of the lead on lap eight of the 12 lap race.

For race two he started from third place and got another good start moving up to second place when the safety car was employed. He was eager to keep with the leader when the race resumed but made a small mistake hitting a kerb which fired him out of the seat and over the bars.

In the MCE British Superbike Championship James Westmoreland once again showed strong progress. He took a second off his time from the opening practice session to qualifying making it through to the Q2 session despite crashing out in the closing stages of Q1. He started race one from 17th position on the grid and despite feeling second hand from the previous days crash finished in 19th place and finished 16th in race two. 

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "I'm as delighted for Ben as i am disappointed for Andrew. Ben was fantastic this weekend and i am extremely pleased with the results he managed to achieve and his first ever double podium.

Both riders had great practice and qualifying sessions and it was looking strong for both to secure some good results. Ben did everything asked of him and rode two brilliant races, he pushed hard to get a podium and was rewarded with the results. Andrew had a bike problem in race one and he was a bit too eager in race two hitting the kerb and crashing out.

With the Superbike we have really moved forwards with "Westy" and continue to make big steps. He was running well in all the practice sessions and had set a fast time to get into Q2 before crashing out heavily. The team worked hard on the bike overnight and he managed to finish both races. We will continue to move forward at Silversone and the remaing rounds."

Despite some fantastically close racing at the ultra-fast Thruxton circuit at round seven of the Dickies British Supersport Championship, Andrew Irwin and Ben Currie were unable to secure a podium finish despite coming so close.

Andrew gained a fourth and fifth place with Ben forced to retire in race one but gained sixth place in race two.

Andrew struggled with set-up throughout the practice and qualifying sessions managing to qualify for race one in 10th place on the grid. He got a great start in but the race was red flagged due to an oil spillage. On the re-start he got another great start soon moving up to fourth place at the end of the first lap. The top eight were swapping places on every lap which is typical of the fast close racing that Thruxton is known for. He was lining up for a podium position going into the final turn when he was just nudged out and had to settle for fifth place.

For race two he started from third position on the grid, got a good start and moved up to second at the end of the first lap. Once again it was an adrenaline filled race and at one point he slipped back to seventh but was soon back making some impressive moves down the back straight into the chicane. He had lined up a podium finish and the win going into the final turn but again was just nudged out settling for a hard fought fourth place.

Ben was riding strongly throughout the practice and qualifying sessions and started from sixth place on the grid for race one but sadly the race was short lived as he was forced to retire with a technical problem.

Without securing one fast lap in race one he had to start from 12th position on the grid for race two. He got a great start and was soon up to seventh place by the end of lap one. He was involved together with his team mate in an eight bike scrap with positions changing all the time. He pushed hard throughout the the race but had a serious tyre problem still managing to finish in a good sixth place.

James Westmoreland made steady progress in the MCE British Superbike Championship. He had a really good qualifying session starting the first race in 13th place finishing in 18th place. For race two he started from 17th place on the grid finishing in the points in 15th position.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph -"We struggled a bit with set-up all weekend on the Supersport bikes but managed to get it right for the races.

Andrew fought hard in race one but a small incident saw in run off track in the final turn. Ben was unlucky to suffer with an electrical problem in the opening stages forcing him to retire.

In race two both riders struggled with grip as the tyres delaminated so they did exceptionally well to get the results they did. Andrew was again unfortunate on the last corner and was really unlucky not to get a podium or that first win that he so deserves.

On the Superbike, James did a good qualifying lap but we struggled with set-up for the race distance. We made a huge change between races with the suspension and took a chance on something we had no data for but it proved to be very positive with some very strong feedback. We are looking forward to progressing this and moving forwards.

I would like to say a huge well done to my team as we managed to change an engine in 40 minutes, an incredible achievement and i thank them for that.

Norma and myself would like to express our sadness at the passing of Mark Fincham and we send our thoughts and condolences to his family, friends and team".

It was another strong weekend for the team at round six of the Dickies British Supersport Championship at the Brands Hatch GP circuit. Andrew Irwin gained a good fourth place in race one and followed it up with third place in race two and his team mate Ben Currie was sixth and fifth.

Andrew worked hard with the team all weekend to find a good set-up but was caught out by the rain during the qualifying session and started race one from seventh place. Tyre choice become an issue on a drying track following an earlier downpour. Although struggling with the tyres he rode well to secure a well earned fourth place.

For race two he was placed eighth on the grid and got his usual great start that put him into fourth place after lap one. He was soon locked into a battle with two other riders and moved into the lead in the closing laps but was ran slightly wide in the last lap to finish on the podium in a hard fought third place. 

Ben continued his consistent form during the races despite a crash during a practice session. He qualified in ninth place on the grid for race one, pushed hard from the start and was able to finish in a creditable sixth place.

For race two he started from fourth but was unable to push forward for that overdue podium position despite some strong lap-times, having to settle for fifth place.

It was looking set to be a strong weekend for James Westmoreland in the MCE British Superbike Championship as the team made some great progress in the practice and qualifying sessions with their best performance of the season with a qualifying position of ninth place. The race results sadly did not reflect the effort and the progress that was made. James finished in 18th place in race one and had to pull in from race two with a technical problem.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - " Andrew and Ben have been really consistent all weekend in the Supersport class. We made a wrong call for both riders on tyres for race one but both of them made the best of a bad situation and still secured some good results.

Andrew is riding so well at the moment and is so close to his debut win. He did nothing wrong all weekend and rode exceptionally well in the races. I hope he gets the win that he deserves soon.

We are working strongly with Ben to help develop and move him forward in the series. He certainly has the pace but something is missing at the moment so we are working hard to put the pieces together. He is certainly capable of good things.

We were really excited about the Superbike races this weekend as we made some really good progress and it showed with the times that James was achieving in the practice and qualifying sessions. Sadly the races let us down so we will continue to investigate what is going on and keep progressing."

It was a varied weekend for the team at round 5 of the Dickies British Supersport Championship at the Snetterton 300 Circuit. Andrew Irwin was forced to retire in the first race with a clutch problem but bounced back to take a fantastic debut win in the second race. Ben Currie was fourth in race one and retired in race two.

Andrew was fast all weekend and qualified for the first race in fourth place on the grid. He got off to a good start and was fourth after lap one but soon started to go backwards through the pack, finally pulling into pit lane. The team tried to fix the problem and Andrew returned to the track to finish a lap down in 19th place. It was later discovered there was a clutch problem.

For race two he started from seventh position on the grid and held his position after lap one but was soon in a dice for the lead. He took the lead on lap ten and was in a three way dice for the lead with the Spirit machine first over the line with Andrew second just 0.06 seconds in front of the third placed rider. As the Spirit bike is not eligible for points it was Andrew that was given his debut win in this Championship. However, it is subject to an investigation for a possible infringement for passing under a yellow flag and a decision will be made at the next meeting at Brands Hatch. Ben Currie was fourth in race one and retired in race two.

Ben started from 6th position on the grid for race one and he got a fantastic start and went through to third place in the first lap to finally finish in  great fourth place.

He was placed in fifth place on the grid for race two and had another great start to move him up to second place in the opening lap. He was involved in a five bike scrap including his team-mate but sadly crashed out on lap eight whilst in fourth place.

James Westmoreland and the team made very good progress with improving times throughout the weekend in the MCE British Superbike Championship. He started from 17th position on the grid for race one, finishing 16th. For race two he started from 20th position and finished in 17th place.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph -"It was a bit of a struggle this weekend to find a good set-up on the Supersport bikes at Snetterton. We managed to get something to work with for both Ben and Andrew for the first race. Andrew made an error early on and burnt the clutch on the line, we managed to get him back in the pits and send him back out to ensure everything was ok. Ben rode really well and I was pleased with the fourth place he gained.

It was a strong weekend for the team at round four of the Dickies British Supersport Championship at Knockhill. Andrew Irwin gained two fantastic second places with Ben Currie securing fourth and fifth places.

Andrew had been consistently fast all weekend during the practice and qualifying sessions. He started from second place on the grid for the opening Sprint race and secured the hole-shot leading for 11 0f the 15 laps. After a hard fought battle with the eventual winner he finished in a great second place. 

For race two he started from third place on the grid and once again got an amazing start to lead the race for 25 laps only to be passed on the last corner of the final lap, just missing out on the win by 0.101 second. He is now lying in fourth place in the Championship standings.

Ben worked hard throughout the practice and qualifying sessions to find a good set-up and stated race one in seventh place on the grid. He soon made up a position in the opening lap and gradually worked his way throught the field to finish in a great fourth place.

For race two he was second on the grid, got a good start to maintain his position after the first lap. He was locked in a battle for the final podium place but as in the first race started to suffer with arm-pump but still managed to finish in a creditable fifth place.

In the MCE British Superbike Championship James Westmoreland continued to push hard throughout the weekend improving his times with every session. He started the opening race from 20th position on the grid and finished inside the points in 13th place.  For race two he started from 18th position on the grid and finsihed in the same position.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "I'm really pleased with both Andrew and Ben as they rode really well all weekend.

We managed to find a good set-up for both riders who had really strong pace for the races. Andrew has been so consistent all weekend and ridden very maturely using his head in both races. His maiden win feels so close now and i know he is more than capable of it. Ben was also showing great pace and i was confident of some good results from him but unfortunately bad arm-pump hindered his progress.

We struggled with set-up all weekend with the Superbike for James and the team is working hard to try and help him get some good results in the future. it was good to get some points on the board and we will continue to develop the bike before Snetterton and hopefully get some more points."

Alastair Seeley was in tremendous form at the Vauxhall International North West 200 producing the fastest times throughout practice and qualifying in the Supersport class. He dominated the class to put our Kawasaki ZX-6R in pole position for the first race.

He got off to a flying start but unfortunately was forced to retire during  the race with a fuel contamination problem.

For the second race he again led the pack and was in a battle with 5 other riders with the lead constantly changing but Alastair was always at or near the front. As the race progressed the conditions became tricky with drizzle affecting certain parts of the course. Alastair managed the conditions brilliantly and started to pull away and gained a lead of nearly 4 seconds to achieve a fantastic record breaking nineteenth win at the NW200.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "Alastair was superb throughout the meeting and it was disappointing that we suffered a fuel contamination problem in the first race. Such was Alastair's form that i am sure that he would have got the win. He rode exceptionally well in the second race in very difficult conditions and well deserved the win."

It was a mixed weekend for the team in the Dickies British Supersport Championship at Oulton Park, Ben Currie secured solid sixth and fifth places and Andrew Irwin gained a fantastic second place and an 11th. 

Andrew worked hard during the practice and qualifying sessions to find a suitable set-up with his times improving in each session managing to qualify in third position on the grid for race one.

He got a flying start and soon went into the lead on the first lap. Throughout the race he was locked in a battle for a podium place and potentially a win when the race was red-flagged and a result was called with Andrew securing another brilliant second place.

For race two he was placed in second place on the grid and again got a good start and was soon locked in a battle for another podium finish when on lap seven he started to slow down. He managed to nurse the bike home in a creditable 11th place to score some valuable Championship points and now sits in fourth place in the Championship standings.

Ben also had a strong weekend and after some adjustments in the practice sessions his times were also improving. He qualified in seventh place for race one, got a great start and at one point was in a podium position and then become locked in a battle for fourth place before finally finishing in sixth place when the red flag came out.

He started from fifth place on the grid for race two and soon moved up to fourth place but dropped back three places before fighting back to finish in a solid fifth place. With his extremely consistent results so far this season, he is now lying in third place in the Championship standings.

In the MCE British Superbike Championship James Westmoreland worked hard all weekend to continuously improve his lap times. He pushed hard in qualifying with his best lap time of the weekend and just missed out on getting through to Q2. For race one he started from 20th on the grid and finished in the same position. For race two he started from 22nd and finished just outside the points in 17th. 

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "We struggled during the Supersport practice sessions but after some hard work with Ben and Andrew qualified really well.

The first race was good with Andrew again showing he can run up the front and if the race had not been cut short it would have been interesting to see if he could have challenged the leader. Despite Ben having a tough weekend he rode well with another consistent race to finish sixth.

In race two our bad luck seems to continue for us and Andrew struggled with a technical problem but he was still able to salvage some points. Ben had another good ride and proved his consistency to remain third in the Championship which i am really pleased about.

James once again on the Superbike worked exceptionally well with the team to make progress in every session. Together we are making small steps and hope that the results will come for him soon. 

We now head off for the North West 200 with Alastair Seeley who will be riding our Supersport bike there."

It was a busy weekend for the team at round two of the Dickies British Supersport Championship at Brands Hatch. Following the cancellation of race one at Donington Park the team prepared for three races. Andrew Irwin gained a great second place in race one, did not start in race two and finished a creditable sixth in race three. Ben Currie had a good weekend with two fourth places and a third.

Andrew looked strong all weekend setting consistently fast times qualifying in third place for race one. He got a fantastic start and moved into second place and quickly moved away from the chasing pack with the leader. He was unable to find a good passing place but secured his second consecutive podium with a strong second place, also securing the fastest lap.

For race two he started from pole position and was keen to push hard. He got the hole-shot but rain started to fall and he crashed out and was soon followed by three more riders and the race was red flagged. Despite the valiant efforts of the the team the bike was too badly damaged to make the re-start.

For the third and feature race he was forced to start from 29th on the grid. He got a fantastic start and made up about ten places before a crash on the opening lap caused the red flag to come out. On the re-start he gained another superb start working his way through the field, riding exceptionally well, to finish in a great sixth place. 

Ben was also riding well all weekend and setting some fast lap times. He started race one from seventh place on the grid being just 0.5 seconds for the pole sitter. He got a strong start and was locked in a battle for the third podium slot just missing out to finish fourth.

For race two he started from sixth and was fortunate to just avoid the crash that caused the red flag to come out. On the re-start he was again locked in a tightly fought battle for a podium place again just missing out to finish in another fourth place just 0.6 second from the podium.

For race three he started from seventh place and gained another good start rising to fifth after the first lap. Again he was setting some consistently fast times managing to finally get on the podium in a fantastic third place and now lies third in the Championship standings.

In the MCE British Superbike Championship James Westmoreland worked really hard all weekend and he and the team made some good progress with the Superbike with good times being achieved during the practice sessions. Despite a technical problem that hindered progress in qualifying, Westy was 17th in race one and was in a point scoring position of 15th in race two before crashing out.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "It was a mixed weekend for the team with both Superport riders riding strongly setting fast lap times. Andrew rode a fantastic first race being able to stay with the leader at the front. It was unfortunate the rain coming down so early in the second race, whilst he was leading, just catching him out and we were unable to get the bike ready in time. He crashed in the warm-up for race three due to a technical problem and after two crashes had to start from the back of the grid. To finish in sixth place was very impressive.

Ben was quitely going about his business and got progressively faster throughout the weekend achieving three cosistently good results. This now sees him sitting in third place in the Championship. His confidence with the bike and the team is growing each time he goes out on track and his consistency is fantastic and was rewarded with his second podium so far this season. 

I am happy with the progress we are making with he Superbike and are moving forwards in the right direction. James is a real team player and has really dug deep this weekend. We were plagued with an electrical problem the day before race day and that hindered his progress. He struggled in race one but found some good pace in race two which we are sure will continue to improve as the season goes on" 

It was an extremely successful weekend for the team in the Dickies British Supersport Championship at the opening round of the series at Donington Park. Race one was cancelled and the qualifying positions were rolled over to the second race. Andrew Irwin secured second place with team mate Ben Currie in third to claim a fantastic double podium for the team.

Throughout the weekend in free practice and qualifying both riders set some strong times and despite being wet and cold during the qualification session Andrew was on the front row in third with Ben on the second row in fifth.

Due to a tragic incident earlier in the day the first race was cancelled and the qualifying positions were held for the second race. Andrew made an incredible start to take the lead with Ben tucked in behind in second place. It was another epic Supersport race with six riders in contention including Alastair Seeley on the Spirit Moto2 machine (the M2 is a development bike and ineligible to score points in the Championship). The closely fought battle raged throughout the race with Andrew and Ben taking the lead at various stages. Finally Andrew finished a fantastic second with Alastair third and Ben fourth. With Alastair excluded from the results Ben was promoted to a great third place to achieve a superb double podium in the opening race of the season. For Andrew it was also his debut podium in the Championship.

The cancelled first race has been rescheduled for the next round at Brands Hatch.

James Westmoreland only secured the deal to ride for the team in the MCE British Superbike Championship last month so was short on dry testing. "Westy"used as much time as he could to do as many laps as possible during the free practice wet session to finish ninth fastest. With qualifying cancelled the organisers took the combined times from the free practice sessions enabling him to start the first race from 16th on the grid. Unfortunately a technical issue just before the first race ruled him out which meant he was dropped back to starting the second race from 24th place. He managed to finish just outside of the points.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "I'm really pleased with how the Supersport race went. Andrew and Ben both performed well every time they went out despite changing weather conditions during qualifying with both riders upping their game to qualify on the front two rows.

It was great to see both our riders up at the front throughout the race and it feels like a long time coming. Andrew and Ben have a great attitude and i know that if we keep pushing forward we can challenge for further podiums. It is great working with them and i am looking forward to the rest of the season.

With James in the Superbike class we did make some strong progress. Due to a couple of circumstance we lost some valuable track time over the weekend to set the bike up for "Westy" but will go to Brands and keep chipping away to help him develop the bike to suit what he needs. I am confident that we can start to achieve some points as the season progresses. 

As a team we would like to express our condolences to the friends and family of Mick Whalley"

We are delighted to announce that Ben Wilson has re-joined the team for the 2017 season. After sustaining horrific injuries at the NorthWest 200 last year, Ben will join the team in an advisory capacity to their BSB rider - James Westmoreland and their BSS riders - Benjamin Currie and Andrew Irvine.

Ben has made huge progress with his recovery after multiple operations and surgery to fix his heavily damaged femur. He has now had the external fixator removed and is up on his feet on crutches. He still has a long road to recovery and whilst on the mend, Michael and Norma de Bidaph have welcomed him back to the team with open arms. 

Ben will help all three riders throughout the season with data set-up and also passing on his extensive knowledge after riding both the Supersport and Superbike for the team in the past.

Ben Wilson - "It is really good to be back in the paddock but it wasn't in the way that i was hoping! Michael and Norma helped me so much last year from the moment i was injured all the way through until now. I wanted to give something back to show how grateful i am for their continued support.

It is great to be back working with the team and help Michael push the riders forward to achieve some strong results. I know i have a lot of knowledge of the bikes and the team to move things to the next level and hope we will have a very successful season."

It was another strong weekend for the team at round 11 of the Dickies British Supersport Championship at Assen. Mason Law continued his recent great form with a stunning win in the first race in his debut appearance at the track and in mixed conditions had to settle for ninth place in the second race. Andrew Irwin had a very strong weekend with a sixth and a fourth.

Mason has secured six podiums including one win at the previous four rounds and continued showing his strong form at the Dutch circuit. He was consistently fast throughout the practice and qualifying sessions and secured his first pole position of the season.

He got a brilliant start and soon took the lead totally dominating the race leading from start to finish. By lap eight he had managed to pull a huge 4.3 second lead to take another fantastic victory.

For race two Mason started from fifth place on the grid. All the riders were ready to go when heavy rain forced them back to the pits when the race was aborted as it was deemed unsafe. When conditions improved the race, albeit shortened, was re-started. It was always going to be a difficult race using wet tyres on a drying track.

Mason unfortunately struggled from the start and soon dropped back to 12th place, he tried to push forwards as much as he could eventually having to settle for ninth place. He still retains his fourth place in the Championship standings.

Andrew was also making his debut appearance at Assen and used the practice sessions to find his feet around this fast flowing GP track. He set some strong times dring the practice and qualifying sessions to qualify in a creditable fifth place on the grid for the first race.

He got a brilliant start and was lying in second place after the opening lap and was in a battle with six other riders for a podium finish. Unfortunately he was pushed wide by another rider and finished in sixth place when the chequered flag came out.

With the mixed weather conditions for race two Andrew felt confident in conditions he enjoys. He started from seventh on the grid and was soon leading the race where he stayed for the first four laps. The eventual winner passed him on lap five and he was then locked in a dice for third place just being pipped by 0.017 second as he crossed the line to finish in fourth place.

In the MCE British Superbike Championship Vittorio Iannuzzo had a super Q1 qualifying session and made it through for the first time this season to Q2 to place him in 14th position on the grid for race one.

Vittorio had two solid races with the team continuing to make progress and secured two 20th places.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "I'm really pleased with how the weekend has gone. Mason was fantastic in race one and totally dominated the race in taking another win. He struggled in race two but finished strongly and is still fourth in the Championship.

Andrew has once again shown what a talented rider he is and more than capable of running at the front. I am pleased with his progress since joining us part way into the season and that he is now consistently scoring good Championship points.

Vittorio was brilliant this weekend, he really enjoys being at circuits like this and we are really happy with the qualifying position he got.  He made a huge amount of progress throughout the weekend in every session and it is great that we are moving forwards."

The team had a diverse weekend at round ten of the Dickies British Supersport Championship at Donington Park. Mason Law continued his recent run of wins and podiums with a fantastic third place in race one but unfortunately had to retire in race two. Andrew Irwin fought hard for a strong sixth place in race one and was 12th in race two.

Mason struggled throughout the practice sessions to find a suitable set-up and despite many changes to the bike found himself in sixth place on the grid for race one. He got a great start in the race and soon moved up to fourth in the first lap. He was pushing for a podium when another rider crashed in front of him and rode hard to finish just 0.4 seconds behind the second place rider.

For race two he started from third place on the front row of the grid but it soon became apparent that he had a problem with the bike and was forced to retire from fifth place on lap six.

Andrew had another strong points scoring weekend despite crashing during the qualifying session. The team worked hard and fast to get him back out on track for him to secure 10th place on the grid for race one. He got a fantastic start and was soon up to fifth place in lap one eventually finishing in a great sixth place.

For race two he was placed in sixth place on the grid but the bike failed to start for the race so he was wheeled off the grid and the team managed to re-start it but unfortunately he had to start the race from pit lane resulting him starting the race in last in 27th place. He worked so hard to make up the time moving through the pack to finish in a creditable ponts scoring position of 12th place.

In the MCE British Superbike series Vittorio Iannuzzo had a really strong weekend securing his first Championship points of the season with two very solid 15th places.

Vittorio certainly felt more comfortable with a track he knows and one that also suits his riding style with the team extremely pleased with his progress over the weekend.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph: - " In the Supersport class both Mason and Andrew continued to make good progress throughout the weekend securing solid qualifying positions on the grid. Mason gained another great podium in race one despite a small mechanical problem. Andrew rode a strong race considering his crash in qualifying and pleased he is continuing to score points.

I was totally gutted for Mason in race two, watching him retire is not what i want to see and frustrates me more than anyone. We had no issues with Andrew's bike all weekend so it was a surprise that it failed to start for race two. To finish in 12th place after starting from the back is a credit to him. 

I am so pleased for Vittorio as it was great to finally get some Championship points. He likes it at Donington and felt comfortable all weekend. Everything went well and he continued to improve in every session including a much better qualifying sesssion giving him a better opportunity in the race.

We should have picked a different tyre for race two which certainly hindered his progress and he did well to avoid two crashed riders. It was great to see him involved in some good battles and he was rewarded with two hard earnt 15th places."

Mason Law secured his first ever win in his debut year at round 9 in the Dickies British Supersport Championship at Oulton Park. He followed it up in the second race with a brilliant second place. His team-mate Andrew Irwin, despite riding injured gained sixth and seventh places.

Throughout the weekend Mason was near the top of the time sheets and he was keen to make a strong start in race one having qualified in fourth place. He got a fantastic start and led after lap one. He totally controlled and dominated the race from start to finish and rode an incredible race to take his first ever win in the Championship.

In race two he started from second place on the grid holding this position until lap seven when he made a great pass on the leader, Brad Ray. Gradually the pair of them built up a commanding lead over the rest of the pack with both riding strongly and Ray just in the lead on the last lap. However, Mason looked totally in control for a last lap overtake when he sufferred a small technical problem and had to coast home for a fantastic second place. 

Andrew Irwin was still suffering after being taken out at the previous round at Cadwell Park when he sustained broken ribs. Oulton Park is an extremely technical circuit and physically demanding. Andrew rode through the pain throughout the weekend and was also riding well. In race one he started from eighth place on the grid and after lap one was soon into fourth place but the pain got the better of him and he was able to finish in a very good sixth place. 

For race two he started from seventh place on the grid and finished in a very creditable seventh place.

In the MCE British Superbike Championship Vittorio Iannuzzo had a tough weekend and had to pull in with a technical problem in race one. For race two he started from 30th place on the grid and finished in 22nd. For race three he started from 28th place on the grid and finished in 21st place.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - " It was a big come back for the team here at Oulton Park. Mason was impeccable all weekend and we hardly made any changes from Cadwell Park as he was on the pace from the start.

He showed his true talent this weekend and we could not be more pleased for him with the results he achieved. It was unfortunate that in the second race he had a small technical problem on the last lap as it was looking likely he was going to achieve a well deserved double victory. To achieve a win and a second place is still a fantastic result and we know what we can do to achieve the same results for the rest of the season.  

Andrew really dug deep this weekend as he was in a lot of pain from his ribs and shoulder yet fought on without any complaints. He listened all weeked and finished both races with some solid points. He did a brilliant job considering his injuries.

Vittorio made some good progress and good to see him having a few track battles and getting stuck in pushing him a bit further up the field."

It was a double podium weekend for the team at round eight of the Dickies British Supersport Championship at Cadwell Park. Mason Law had a fantastic weekend taking two stunning second places. Andrew Irwin also looked very strong taking fourth place in race one but sadly was unable to avoid an incident in race two forcing him to crash out.

Mason came to Cadwell Park brimming with confidence following his podium at Brands Hatch. A former motocross rider he was very much at home on such a physical and technical circuit and was top of the time sheets in the opening practice session. A good qualifying session put him in second place on the grid for the first race.

He had a strong start setting some consistently fast lap times but was unable to catch the leading rider, however, he was over five seconds in front of the third place rider over the finishing line.

For race two he again started from second place on the grid and soon took an early lead following a fantastic start. As in race one he was not quite able to match the pace of the lead rider but still secured another great second place well ahead of the rest of the pack.

Andrew was also strong from the start of the weekend and consistently within the top six on the time sheets managing to qualify in a good sixth place on the grid for race one. He was soon up to fourth place and was locked in a battle for the third place podium just missing out to finish in a very good fourth.

For race two he started on the front row of the grid in third place alongside team-mate, Mason. It was great to see both Gearlink Kawasaki bikes side by side on the front row. He got a steady start in fourth place and was settling into a good rhythm. Unfortunatley the rider in front lost control and crashed out with his bike on the track leaving Andrew nowhere to go forcing him to crash as well. Fortunatley both riders avoided serious injury managing to walk away. 

In the MCE British Superbike series Vittorio Iannuzzo continued to make progress despite not having ridden this very demanding circuit. He managed to improve his times in each session finishing 26th in race one but was forced to retire in race two with an electrical problem.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - " It was a really positive weekend for the team and i was particularly pleased with the Supersport results as Mason and Andrew were on the pace all weekend.

They both had a strong qualifying session and it was great to see Mason build on his recent excellent form and carry on the podium run. I was very pleased for Andrew  securing fourth place, he has turned a corner this weekend, showed his maturity and did what we asked. He rode a very solid race and we are pleased with fourth place.

Mason looked so strong all weekend and a win for him in his first year in this Championship must soon be coming. He rode two fantastic races and got a big handfull of points to move him up to eighth in the Championship. Andrew was unfortunate in the second race to get caught up in the accident but he has made a big step forward and we hope he can continue like that for the rest of the season.

It was always going to be very hard for Vittorio coming to Cadwell and try to learn the circuit. It is probably one of the most demanding circuits in the world and almost impossibel to learn everything in one weekend."

It was a positive weekend for the team at round seven of the Dickies British Supersport Championship at the Brands Hatch GP Circuit. Mason Law had a strong weekend with a fourth place, a DNF and a third place podium. His team-mate Andrew Irwin was unfortunate to have two crashes and a DNF.

Mason came to his local circuit full of confidence and keen to get some good results. He had a few problems during practice but managed to put the bike on the front row for the first race after qualifying in third place. He was soon in the mix and then the safety car came out but he was able to make further progress when the safety car came in to finish in a good fourth place.

He struggled off the start in race two and lost some places in the first few laps but soon started to progress through the pack and looked set to finish in another fourth place when a technical problem ocurred on the final lap forcing him to retire.

In the final race he started from fifth place on the grid but the race was red flagged on lap four following a crash. On the re-start he got a good start and rode a strong race to finish in a great third place and another podium.

Andrew had a strong weekend and showed a lot of potential in only his second race meeting with the team. He looked good throughout the practise and qualifying sessions to put the bike on the grid for the first race in fifth place. He got a great start and was soon up to second place after the opening lap fighting with five other riders for the win. After the safety car was deployed he dropped back to fourth and then seventh following a mistake. Unfortunately he crashed out on lap nine of the twelve lap race.

For race two he started from sixth place but sufferred a mechanical problem following his earlier crash in race one forcing him to retire.

For race three he started from 12th place on the grid and due to a technical problem at the start he dropped back to 23rd after lap one but pushed his way up to 17th when the race was red flagged. On the re-start he got a flying start and was 10th after lap one and worked his way up to sixth place before sadly crashing out on lap 11.

In the MCE British Superbike series Vittorio Iannuzzo had a progressive weekend finishing in 23rd and 21st places. He had a problem during qualifying with a wrong setting but his time during the races once again continued to improve.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "We can take a lot of positives from this weekend but there are still issues we need to address.

In the Supersport class both riders were up there and setting some good times during the pre-race sessions with both Mason and Andrew qualifying well. Mason continued to dig deep in race one to get a strong fourth place. Andrew was riding well but had an issue with the front end which we believe contributed to his crash. There was a lot of damage to his bike which led to a problem for him in race two forcing him to retire. Mason was also riding well but he also was forced to retire.

In race three once again Mason and Andrew looked like they could both push for a podium position. Mason worked hard right to the end to earn himself another third place and Andrew made a small mistake crashing out in the closing stages but he was showing a lot of potential this weekend.

Vittorio once again made progress this weekend and we are happy that with the advances made with the Superbike the results will hopefully come."

It was a weekend of highs and lows for the team at round six of the Dickies British Supersport Championship at the ultra fast Thruxton circuit.

Mason Law had another confident boosting round with a a fifth and what was thought a third place in race two. His new team-mate, Ulsterman Andrew Irwin, had a great start with a ninth and again what was thought ninth place in race two. Sadly due to a technical infringement both Mason and Andrew were excluded from race two following scrutineering.

Mason is starting to regain the form he showed earlier in the season and looked good all weekend. He was fifth in qualifying for race one and battled with the leading group to finish in a good fifth place. For race two he started from eighth place on the grid and got another great start managing to take the lead on lap 13. The four leading riders were all going for the win with Mason in a dead heat for a third place podium. Unfortunately he later learned that he had been excluded.

It was Andrew Irwin's first weekend with the team and he had a great debut. Due to a small issue he lost valuable track time during the practise sessions and therefore had a tough qualifying session and had to settle for 21st place on the grid for race one.

He pushed hard in the opening race and gradually picked his way through the field to achieve a brilliant top ten finish in ninth. For race two he moved up to seventh place on the grid and once again the racing was very close to finish in another ninth place. Like Mason he later learned that he had been excluded.

In the MCE British Superbike series Vittorio Iannuzzo had a solid finish in race one in 23rd. His times improved for race two and rode very well to finish again in 23rd place. He has now had more experience with the bike and is feeling much more confident going to tracks that he has a little more knowledge of.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "I am truly devastated about the situation in the second Supersport race today. We have made a costly mistake and it has been a total oversight on our behalf in not spotting a rule change from last season which i believe would not have enhanced the performance of the riders this weekend. I offer my sincere apologies to both Mason and Andrew, particularly as they both rode so well, and to our sponsors for this mistake. We will move on from this and hope that we achieve good results at the next round at Brands Hatch and secure the good reputaion we have always had.

I must congratulate Vittorio on his weekend; he improved all the time and set his best lap times in the second race. He really is beginning to get a good feeling for the bike and i feel we have some good progress and look forward to continuing our progress for the remainder of the season." 

It was a challenging weekend at round five of the Dickies British Supersport Championship at the Snetterton 300 circuit. Mason Law gained a 10th place in race one and a great fourth place in race two. Luke Hedger was unlucky to crash out in rqce one and was 11th in race two.

Mason made several changes to the bike over the weekend but was caught out in difficult weather conditions during qualifying and had to start from 21st place in race one. After the safety car only five laps were completed and he rode really well to cross the line in 10th place at the end of the nine lap race.

For the second race he had moved himself up the grid to start from 12th place and began to show the form he showed at the start of the season to finish in a fantastic fourth place.

It was a difficult weekend for Luke only being able to qualify in 13th place. On the first lap in race one he was involved in a fairly big crash forcing the safety car to be deployed. Initially it was thought that he may have sustained a serious injury but fortunately he was soon able to walk into the medical centre. Feeling very sore he started race two in 19th place managing to cross the finishing line in 11th place. 

In the MCE British Superbike Championship Vittorio Iannuzzo had a solid finish in 21st place for race one but was forced to retire in race two with a mechanical problem.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "It was a tough weekend for us with Mason and Luke getting caught out with a torrential downpour during qualifying with both having to start from low positions in race one.

Luke was taken out on lap one as it is always a bit messy lower down the grid during the opening few laps. Mason chipped away and managed to score some points and improve his position on the grid for race two.

Luke was placed in another low position on the grid for race two and managed to get some Championship points.

Mason rode an exceptional and mature race in race two and it was good to see him get his confidence back and show the form he showed at Silverstone before his nasty crash. We have made a lot of progress with him here and i hope this is a new start to his season.

It was a frustrating weekend with the Superbike in trying to find a suitable set-up on the bike that Vittorio is happy with. We will keep plugging away and look forward to making progress in futuer rounds"

It was a challenging weekend for the team at round four of the Dickies British Supersport Championship at the Knockhill Circuit. Luke Hedger was forced to retire in race one and was sixth in race two. Mason Law gained a tenth place in race one but had to retire in race two with a technical problem.

Luke was setting some consistent times in the wet and dry conditions in the practice and qualifying sessions, qualifying in a strong fifth place for race one. He got a great start and was soon up to fourth place and battling to improve his position further before having to retire into pit lane with a technical problem. For race two he started from sixth place on the grid, did not get the best of starts but managed to regain his grid position to score some solid points.

Mason struggled all weekend to find a suitable set up but managed to salvage a good eighth position on the grid in the wet qualifying session. He got boxed into turn one for race one dropping back to 13th at the end of lap one but managed to fight his way through to finish in 10th position.

His lap times in race one were only good enough to put him in 13th place on the grid for race two but it was clear from the start that he had a problem and despite his efforts had to retire on lap five.

In the MCE British Superbike series, Vittorio Iannuzzo struggled throughout the weekend with set-up issues and was forced to DNF both races.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "It really was a tough weekend for the team. We had two DNF's in Supersport and we will be fully investigating the causes and working hard to  rectify the situation ready for the next round at Snetterton.

Since Vittorio was hit by another bike at the last round at Brands Hatch the Superbike has not been right. We will strip the bike down and will measure everything and effectively start again with the bike. 

We are determined that for Snetterton everything will be 100% and the results will come".

A difficult weekend for the team at round three of the Dickies British Supersport Championship at the Brands Hatch Indy Circuit. Luke Hedger had a steady weekend with a ninth and a sixth. Mason Law had an unfortunate crash in race one and was 13th in race two.

The two riders worked hard all weekend to find a suitable set-up for the short Brands Hatch Indy Circuit. Luke qualified in tenth place and got a steady start in race one before it was red flagged due to rain. As the team prepared in the melee in the pits, Luke unfortunately just missed the pit lane closure and had to start the re-started race from the back of the grid. 

Considering he had to work his way through the pack of over 30 riders he did an amazing job and rode extremely well to finish in ninth place at the end of just a 12 lap race. He had to start from 12th place on the grid for race two but worked hard in a closely fought race to finish in a creditable sixth place.

For Mason Law the bad luck continues and after a strong start in race one he high sided coming out of Graham Hill bend and crashed out. Race two was always going to be a struggle but he managed to bring the bike home in 13th place.

In the MCE British Superbike Series, Vittorio Iannuzzo had a tough weekend through no fault of his own. A lot of progress was made during practice and qualifying to achieve 22nd place on the grid for race one. He started race one well but was unfortunately caught up in a crash involving two other riders and was taken out. He was taken to the medical centre and declared fit fto ride for race two. On the grid the bike had a small problem which the team managed to fix quickly but Vittorio had to start the race from the pit lane. He rode a strong race to finish in 20th place.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - " In the Supersport class the practice sessions were ok but we haven't been achieving the times i know we are capable of.

Luke suffered a technical problem in qualifying and did not get the grid position he deserved. Despite missing the pit lane closure and starting from the back of the grid he rode an exceptional race making some fantastic passes helping him secure a top ten position.

For race two Luke rode hard and was battling for a podium position, however, he struggled with front end grip towards the end of the race.

Mason was unfortunate to crash out in race two which meant he suffered with a low grid position for race two. He rode well in race two but like Luke had front end grip issues which will require thorough investigation.

In the Superbike class Vittorio was riding really well and we are happy that good progress is being made at every round with him and for each session we are moving in the right direction. Unfortunately he was taken out in race one and despite being pretty beaten up his gritty determination saw him go out onto the grid for race two. 

We noticed a problem after the sighting lap and the team worked really hard to fix it but he had to start from pit lane. Despite feeling very sore he still plugged on finishing in a creditable 20th place."

The team was elated after Alastair Seeley secured both wins in the Supersport races at the North West 200 and in doing so passed the great Robert Dunlop's record of 15 wins, making Alastair the new record holder with 17 wins.

The team was running Ulsterman Alastair Seeley and Ben Wilson on their Kawasaki ZX-6R Supersport machines with Ben also entered into the Superbike races with the Kawasaki ZX-10R.

The first Supersport race was a typical North West Supersport battle with fast and close racing and a number of contenders at the front. Alastair soon developed a rhythm and made his move on the last lap to finish 1.2 seconds in front of his nearest rival, TT star Ian Hutchinson, and to go into the record books with his 16th win.

The second race proved every bit as competitive as the first with Alastair managing to break away from the chasing pack to take his 17th win by a convincing 6.5 seconds. He also set the fastest ever lap by a Supersport machine on this 8.9 mile superfast road circuit.

Ben was also competing in the Superstock 1000 class for the EHA Racing Team and unfortunately during the practice and qualifying session he had a high speed crash and sufferred a badly broken right femur. Michael and Norma arranged for Ben to be airlifted to the same hospital where Ian Hutchinson had received treatment for his badly broken leg.

The racing was overshadowed on the last day when Malachi Mitchell-Thomas unfortunately crashed in the Supertwin race and sadly succumbed to his injuries at the circuit. 

Alastair Seeley - "It has been a very emotional week for us all at the North West. I have been coming to this race since i was a small boy and watched such heroes as the Dunlop's, Rutter, Anstey and McCallen and now my name is alongside theirs.

I have been blown away by the amount of messages of support and the Gearlink Kawasaki team have provided me with a fantastic bike and everything i needed. My thanks to Michael, Norma and Arron for all their help and support. I also wish my team-mate Ben Wilson a quick and speedy recovery. 

The weather has been perfect all week and it is such an incredible feeling to have won 17 NW200 races! I would also like to say a huge thank you to all my personal sponsors for their input and for supporting me here on my home turf in Northern Ireland.

However, everything is overshadowed by the very sad loss of Malachi Mitchell-Thomas, he was an extremely talented young rider and our thoughts are with his family and close friends."

Ben Wilson - "I am totally gutted to have been injured as i was really looking forward to it after my debut in 2015. I want to thank everyone for looking after me and getting me back home, especially Michael and Norma. I have a long road of rehabilitation ahead but i will be back.

I must say a huge well done to Alastair and the team and also to send my thoughts to Malachi's family and friends, a very sad loss."

Team Owner Michael de Bidaph - "It has been a week of incredible highs and extreme lows.

Alastair was on the pace right from the first practice and when he won the first race having broken Robert Dunlop's record on our bike, we were all on a high but to go and do it again with such a commanding lead was an incredible moment! A massive thank you to Alastair for such an awesome performance.

When i heard that it was Ben that had crashed I couldn't believe it but, having spent 7 hours at the hospital we managed to have him flown by air ambulance to Addenbrooke Hospital. With the help of Ian Hutchinson, to whom we offer our grateful thanks, we managed to get Ben accepted by Ian's surgeon who carried out extensive treatment to Ian's leg after his crash a few years ago.

We are reminded of the cruel side to this sport when Malachi Mitchell-Thomas had his fatal accident here and our sincere condolences go out to his family, team amd friends."

It was a mixed weekend in difficult conditions for the team at round two of the Dickies British Supersporrt Championship at Oulton Park. Luke Hedger secured a solid fifth place in race one and then followed it up with a fantastic second place in race two. Mason Law had a difficult weekend finishing in eighth place in race one but was forced to retire with a technical problem in race two.

Luke worked hard throughout the practice sessions to find a suitable base setting but all fell into place managing to achieve a creditable fourth place on the grid for race one. He did not get the best of starts dropping back to seventh place on lap one but soon started working his way through the pack to fifth place when the race was red flagged. Starting from fifth place in the re-start he soon worked his way up to second place when the race was red flagged again because of rain gaining a brilliant second place podium for the team. 

Mason struggled all weekend to find a suitable set-up, qualifying in 13th place for race one but managed to bring the bike home in eighth place. In the morning warm up the following day he had a big crash at Shell Corner and was taken to the medical centre for assessment, he was declared ok and fit to ride. He started from 12th position on the grid for race two and moved up to ninth place before having to pull out with a technical problem.

In the MCE British Superbike Championship it was the first time that Vittorio Iannuzzo had raced at Oulton Park and with the mixed weather coditions was a challenging weekend for him. He sustained a crash in race one but managed a strong 18th position in race two.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - It was a tough weekend for the team and were really pleased that Luke was able to salvage something and secure us a podium in his second race. It was good for him to get two good results as he had a difficult time at Silverstone..

It was a hard weekend with the weather conditions and with Vittorio and Mason both suffering crashes, it is something we never want to see.

It was unfortunate for Mason with his crash and technical problem, we hope to have everything fixed and sorted out for Brands Hatch.

Vittorio once again worked really hard with the Superbike and made a lot of progress on a track that he has never raced at before. He never gives up and it is a real credit to him, we hope that we can improve and continue with him for the remainder of the season."

It was a mixed weekend for the team at the first round of the Dickies British Supersport Championship at the Silverstone Circuit. Due to adverse weather and track contamination the opening race on Saturday was cancelled. In race two on Sunday Mason Law, despite being injured, secured a fantastic podium with third place and Luke Hedger was forced to retire with an electrical problem.

Both riders worked hard all weekend in changing conditions, setting good consistent lap times in the practice sessions and looking likely to challenge for podium positions. Mason qualified in third place on the grid in his first ever British Supersport season. Luke struggled a little and was placed 12th on the grid for the scheduled first race.

Both riders lined up on the grid for race one and got good starts. Sadly Mason along with two other riders touched something on the track and crashed out. Luke had moved up to fifth place when the safety car was deployed but in deteriorating conditions the race was red flagged. The race was re started but due to several incidents, including Luke, race direction cancelled the race hoping to run it at a future venue.

For race two Mason moved up to second place on the grid and Luke up to ninth. Luke sufferred a problem on the sighting lap and was forced to start the race from pit lane. He rode an incredible race working his way through the pack from dead last to a respectable seventh position when he was plagued with an electrical problem forcing him out of the race.

Mason had one of the rides of the weekend having suffered a serious hand injury from the crash the previous day he pushed through the pain barrier to gain a fantastic debut British Supersport podium in third place.

In the MCE British Superbike series Vittorio Iannuzzo worked hard all weekend in his debut for the team and despite some setbacks and a lack of track time was able to finish both Superbike races in 21st and 20th places.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "It has been a mixed weekend for the team and although the conditions were the same for everyone we missed out on some vital track time.

It was a big set-back in the Supersport class for both riders with everything that happened in the first race. We had two broken bikes on Saturday night and Mason had hurt his hand pretty badly. Luke was unlucky to suffer with an electrical problem which will be investigated when we return to the workshop. He rode very hard in the second race and hopefully we can get both riders on the podium very soon.

Mason was in a lot of pain and had to work really hard through his injury so being able to secure a podium position under the circumstances was fantastic. It was a tough weekend so it was good to see him gain his first ever Supersport podium with our team.

I am pleased with the progress with Vittrorio on the Superbike, the results certainly do not reflect the effort that was put in nor the progress we made with the bike. We now have two races under our belt and considering lack of track time Vittorio has had he rode exceptionally well and we hope we continue to move forwards at Oulton Park."

Gearlink Kawasaki is very pleased to announce our plans for the Vauxhall International North West 200 in 2016. We have signed multi NW200 winner Alastair Seeley and long term Gearlink Kawasaki rider Ben Wilson.

The team is fielding two very strong riders at the Irish event which is being held between the 8th -14th May. We are extremely excited about running Alastair and Ben together again on the Kawasaki ZX-6R Supersport bikes, the pair will be re-united after being Gearlink Kawasaki team-mates in 2013.

Alastair has won an incredible 15 North West 200 races and will be hoping to extend that tally in 2016. Ben will make his second appearance following a successful "rookie" year last year at the fantastic Northern Irish road racing circuit.

Alastair Seeley - "I am very happy to be riding for the family team of Michael and Norma at Gearlink Kawasaki again plus back working with my former crew chief Arron Phillips.

I hope we can start where we left off at the NW200 in 2013, where i won with them. As the bike model hasn't changed for a number of years, hopefully i can just dial in my previous settings and be good to go from the start.

Anything I've asked for the event this year, Michael has agreed and assures me that we willl have strong motors, which i am buzzing about."

Ben Wilson - "I am looking forward to making my return to the NW200 this year, last year was a learning year and i really enjoyed the experience that i got there. I know the Gearlink Kawasaki team so well and i know we can achieve some really strong results there.

I secured 11th and 9th places last year and will be pushing hard to improve on those results this year and thank Michael and Norma for the opportunity."

Team Owner Michael de Bidaph - "It is really exciting for the team to have secured such a strong line-up to compete in the NW200 this year with Alastair and Ben.

Alastair rode our Supersport bike there in 2013 but due to unfortunate circumstances Norma and I were unable to attend, so it will be great to be fully involved this year with Alastair and Ben. It was Ben's first time there last year so now he knows his way around i am sure he will also be very competitive.

Ben and Alastair both had a successful season with us in the British Supersport Championship in 2013 and it would be great to get some strong results at the North West 200."

Gearlink Kawasaki are pleased to announce that  Vittorio Iannuzzo has signed to ride our Kawasaki ZX-10R Superbike for this year's MCE British Superbike Championship. 

The experienced former European Superstock Champion made his debut in the British Championship last season with several appearances but this year will be his first full season in the Championship.

Vittorio Iannuzzo - " I am proud to be part of this team because they are already one of the top teams in the Supersport Championship and when i met with them i had the feeling that they also want to become the same in the Superbike class, so together we have goals for the season ahead. The team has some really cool people and we have a good test test schedule planned so for sure it should be an easier start to the season this time for me compared to last year. 

We must work hard together to get results but i am looking forward to that this year. We know that BSB is one of the strongest championships in the world, with so many top riders and teams, but we can progress in every race and we will be trying hard to make steps forward.

Team Owner Michael de Bidaph -"I am really happy to have signed Vittorio for the 2016 British Superbike season. I was in talks with him last year but at that time he had other commitments so i am delighted to be working with him this season.

It will certainly be a challeng for both of us especially a Vittorio is not that familiar with the British circuits but i am confident that, with the passion we both have to succeed, we will be able to have a great season."

Gearlink Kawasaki is very pleased to announce some of our plans for the 2016 season. We will run two Kawasaki ZX-6R's in the British Supersport Championship with former Superstock 600 Champion Luke Hedger and newly crowned Superstock 600 Champion Mason Law.

Gearlink Kawasaki has always been heavily involved in bringing new young riders through the ranks and once again will field two young promising riders next season. Their 2015 rider Glenn Irwin has recently signed for one of the most sought after rides in the paddock with the Paul Bird Ducati team. 20 year old Luke Hedger rejoined the team a quarter of the way through the 2015 season and consistently secured strong top ten results in every race and is more than capable of achieving podium places next year.

Mason Law, also 20, was nearly untouchable in the Superstock 600 class in 2015 gaining ten podiums along the way and winning the class by 59 points. He is eager to now step up to the main Supersport class with the Gearlink Kawasaki team, learn and secure some good results.

Michael de Bidaph - Team Principal - "I am delighted to have signed Luke and Mason to compete in the British Supersport Championship for the 2016 race season. Whilst i am sure it will be another extremely competitive year i feel that with these two young riders we will be able to achieve podiums and once again our aim is to put everything into winning the Supersport Championship."

Luke Hedger - "I am happy to be back with Gearlink Kawasaki again for 2016, this will be my fourth season with the team. I am really looking forward to putting all my effort into the forthcoming year and i will be trying my hardest all year to achieve strong results."

Mason Law - " Having had an awesome season in winning the Superstock 600 Championship in 2015 i am extremely looking forward to the 2016 as i will be joining a team that i have wanted to ride for since joining the BSB paddock, Gearlink Kawasaki. Michael and Norma have a wealth of experience in this game to help me make the step up to Supersport beacuse i know with the right bike and the right team good results can be achieved."

The team had a solid weekend for the final round of the Motorpoint British Supersport Championship at Brands Hatch. Glenn Irwin raced his final race in the Championship for Gearlink Kawasaki as he moves up to the British Superbike series in 2016. Glenn was unfortunate to have a technical problem in race one and had to retire, however, he secured a solid podium place in race two. Ben Wilson was seventh and fifth and Luke Hedger gained two good top ten places with a ninth and eighth place respectively.

Glenn looked strong all weekend as he was still in the fight to secure second place in the Championship. Despite the mixed conditions during practice and qualifying he was in fifth position on the grid for race one. Unfortunately he had a technical problem in the first lap which forced him out of the race and meant that he had to start from 11th on the grid for race two. He got a fantastic start and was soon up to sixth place after lap one and worked his way through the leading pack to second position after lap seven. He was then locked in a scrap for the remainder of the race to finish on the podium in a great third place.

Ben worked hard all weekend and set some good times in the wet practice sessions. He ended up qualifying tenth on he grid for race one and after a great start was in a good battle for fifth place when the race was red flagged on the penultimate lap with Ben having to settle for seventh place. For race two he started from seventh on the grid to finish in a creditable fifth place.

Luke had another solid weekend in the cold conditions to qualify in ninth place on the grid for race one and finished in the same position. For race two he was eighth on the grid and secured eighth place at the finish.

James Westmoreland joined the team for the weekend riding the Kawasaki ZX-10R in the MCE British Superbike Championship. In the first practice session in wet conditions James managed to put the bike in first position for the team. They had little track time to make the changes required and despite having to retire in race one secured two 18th places in the final two races.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "It has certainly been a mixed weekend for us, everything started really well during practice with the Supersports and Superbike but it went downhill after that.

It was a real shame for Glenn in the first race having a technical problem as this could have cost him second place in the Championship. It has been great to work with Glenn over the last couple of years and i am really pleased he has been given such a great opportunity in the Superbike class next year and we wish him all the luck. Ben and Luke also rode well this weekend wih all three riders in the top ten results over the weekend.

It was great to have James Westmoreland with us for the final round, we made a lot of progress despite the lack of testing and dry track time and the results did not justify the effort James put in.

Lastly i would like to thank all our sponsors who have backed and supported us all season, without them we would not be able to go racing and we really appreciate all the help they give us."

It was a fantastic weekend for the team at the penultimate round of the Motorpoint British Supersport Championship at Silverstone. Glenn Irwin was third in the Sprint race and then took a brilliant victory in race two. Ben Wilson was seventh in race one and secured his best result of the year in race two with fourth. Luke Hedger was ninth in race one and a solid sixth in race two.

The team made some suspension changes and this made a big difference to the rider performance. Glenn looked strong all weekend and managed to qualify for the Sprint race in second place. He got a great start and was in a constant battle for second place but got pushed back to third in the final lap.

He was third on the grid for the second race and after another brilliant start saw him get away with the leaders moving into second place after the opening lap. The safety car was deployed after a couple of laps and Glenn made the most of this and took to the front in lap five. He was then locked in a close battle for the lead finally moving to the front with three laps to go and managing to keep a small gap to take his third victory of the season and third in the championship.

It was also a good weekend for Ben and despite a lower qualifying position than he had hoped for in ninth place for the first race he got a great start moving up to fifth place eventually finishing in seventh. For race two he started from sixth place on the grid, got a fantastic start and was soon battling for a podium position finally finishing in fourth place for his best result of the season.

Luke had a big crash in qualifying which hindered his progress in the races to follow. Despite feeling sore he still managed to bring the bike home in a creditable ninth place in race one and a great sixth place in race two.

Jed Metcher, in just his second round for the team, had a difficult weekend in the MCE British Superbike Championship but still managed to achieve two 20th place finishes despite struggling to get out on track for the qualifying sessions. 

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - " I am really pleased with the results in the Supersport class this weekend especially in the second race. It was great to see Glenn take another win and he fought hard all weekend for the results he achieved and they were well deserved.

We made some changes to the suspension this weekend and it helped us take a big step forward with development and the riders were all pleased with it.

It was good to see Ben back to his old form and achieving the results that he is more than capable of and we hope now that we can end the season on a high note with all three Supersport riders. Luke was hindered by his crash but still rode really well to get the results he did. 

We are still deciding which direction to go with the Superbike but we will keep plugging away to try to get some decent results".

The team were once again back on the the podium at round ten of the Motorpoint British Supersport Championship at Assen Circuit with Glenn Irwin. Glenn finished a strong fifth in the Sprint race and followed it with a a great third place in the feature race. Ben Wilson had another consisstent weekend with seventh and sixth places, unfortunatley Luke Hedger crashed out of race one but managed to achieve ninth place in the second race.

Glenn was eager to return to the podium and worked hard all weekend and despite poor weather put in consistent lap times to qualify in sixth place for the opening race. He had a steady start and as the race progressed was locked in a battle for second place with four other riders. Every lap they were swapping positions in a thrilling race with Glenn making a fantastic move on the last lap to go into second place only to then make a mistake dropping him to fifth place as they crossed the finishing line.

For race two he was placed fourth on the grid and managed to get a brilliant start to be in second place at the end of lap one. The safety car was deployed on lap two following an accident. Glenn was passed by the eventual winner which dropped him back to third place which he continued to fight for until the end of the race.

Ben continued his recent form and qualified in difficult conditions in ninth place for the first race. He got a good start and was setting some good lap times to finish in a solid seventh place. For race two he started from seventh on the grid finishing in a very strong sixth place.

Luke once again was having a consistently strong weekend setting times placing him in the top ten in each of the practice and qualifying sessions. He started in seventh place on the grid for race one but was unfortunate to crash out in lap three. For race two he was on the grid in eighth place and following a poor start managed to bring the bike home in a creditable ninth place despite some problems which were as a result of the crash in race one.

It was another learning weekend in the MCE British Superbkie Championship for Jed Metcher riding the team's Kawasaki ZX-10R. He continued to improve throughout the weekend but sadly had to retire in race one with a technical problem. In race two, the conditions were mixed and after several delays the race was declared wet. The team took a gamble with full intermediate tyres which in the opening laps was perfect. Jed worked his way through the field and by lap six was in tenth place. However, as the track started to dry his tyres went off dropping him back to finish in 18th place.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "We have to take the positives from the weekend and a podium with Glenn is brilliant. It was unfortunate that he did not achieve two but by his own admission it was his mistake in race one. In the Supersport races we got a good selection of top ten results with all three riders. We have made some progress this weekend and hope it will continue until the rest of the season.

We are happy with what Jed has been achieving on the Superbike and he continues to improve every time he goes out on it. We took a gamble with the tyres in the second race and if the conditions had stayed wet a little longer the gamble would have paid off. He was riding well and we will look to keep moving forward at the final two rounds of the Championship."

It was consistent weekend for the team at round nine of the Motorpoint British Supersport Championship at Oulton Park. Ben Wilson gained a sixth and fifth place, Luke Hedger secured an eighth and sixth place. Glenn Irwin was unfortunate to crash out of race one but sealed a strong fourth place in race two.

Ben made good progress throughout the weekend and has been returning to his old form as the season has progressed. He had a strong qualifying session and ended up in eighth place on the grid for race one. He got one of his good starts but was unable to bridge the gap between him and the leading pack but still able to finish the race in a good sixth position. For race two he started on the grid in sixth place and finished the race in a strong fifth position.

Glenn was looking to defend his third place in the Championship and set some consistent times during practice and qualifying. He was seventh on the grid for race one and in the melee that often happens early in the first lap he got pushed wide and crashed out. Luckily thanks to the quick reactions of riders around him they all missed him and his bike as they went across the track avoiding what could have been a nasty accident.

As he did not complete a lap he was unable to secure a time for grid position for the second race and had to start from 13th on the grid. He got a great start and was soon up to seventh, he then took advantage of the safety car to move up to fifth place by lap eight finally finishing in a strong fourth place.

Luke continued his consistent form and despite some bike problems once again secured two top ten finishes with eighth position in race one and a good sixth place in an incident packed race two.

Australian Jed Metcher joined the team to ride the Superbike in the MCE British Superbike Championship. Jed has never riden at Oulton Park so was dropped in at the deep end. He had a solid weekend though achieving 17th, 19th and 21st places in the three Superbike races.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - " We did struggle a little this weekend in the Supersport class and are not quite matching the pace of the front runners but are working hard to amend that.

I am really pleased with how well Jed settled in to riding our Superbike considering he has never riden at Oulton Park before. It is a very demanding and physical circuit and despite his lack of track knowledge he dug deep and worked hard, finishing all three races in a creditable position. I am looking forward to working with him for the last three rounds of the Championship.

We will be working hard before the next round at Assen to ensure all the riders have a good weekend there and also for Silverstone and Brands Hatch"

It was a tough weekend at Cadwell Park for the team at round eight of the Motorpoint British Supersport Championship. Glenn Irwin gained a fifth and seventh, Ben Wison secured a seventh and fifth and Luke Hedger eighth and sixth.

With temperatures rising during qualifying all three riders struggled with grip issues on the hot track. Glenn got a fantastic start from fourth place on the grid and was leading after lap one. The race was red-flagged on lap two and a restart of 10 laps was issued. Glenn got to the line after the warm-up lap and knew he had a problem as he could not select the gears properly and had to nurse the bike home home managing to secure fifth place.

In race two he started from fifth place on the grid but had woken up with flu-like symptoms. He got another good start and was soon up to third place but as the race progressed his energy levels dropped and he had to settle for seventh place.

Ben made huge progress during the practice sessions but struggled with grip in qualifying to start race one in eighth place on the grid. He finished in seventh place having had a suspension problem during the race. He started from seventh place on the grid for race two and was soon up to sixth at the end of the first lap. Unfortunately he had to take evasive action to avoid a stricken rider which meant he lost ground with the leading pack; he still managed to finish in a very creditable fifth place.

Luke once again had another consistent weekend with another two good top ten finishes. He qualified in 10th place for race one finishing in a solid eight place. For race two he started from eighth place on the grid and was soon moving through the field to finish in a creditable sixth place.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "The team managed to find a good set-up for all three riders during the practice sessions and i really thought we could snatch a couple of podiums. They all struggled with grip issues due to the severe heat in the track during qualifying which caused us to have lower qualifying positions than we had hoped. We seemed to be troubled with a bit of bad luck in race one with Glenn and Ben having a couple of problems, both still fought to achieve some solid points.

Glenn sadly woke on ill on Sunday morning and this really did have an impact on his performance in race two, we hope is fully fit for Oulton Park. Ben was making good progress until he had to swerve to avoid a fallen rider which stopped him from catching the leading pack. Luke had another good weekend, his times were consistently fast and he is improving everytime he goes out on a Gearlink Kawasaki.

Hopefully our luck will improve and we can get back on the rostrum again before the end of the season."

It was a steady weekend for the team at the Thruxton round of the Motorpoint Brtish Supersport Championship. Glenn Irwin was sixth in race one and fourth in race two. Luke Hedger gained a seventh and fifth with Ben Wilson eighth and seventh.

The team worked hard throughout practice and qualifying to find a suitable set-up for the extremely fast and bumpy circuit. Luke was the quickest Gearlink Kawasaki rider in qualifying being placed sixth on the grid for race one with Glenn seventh and Ben tenth.

Glenn got a good start and was up to sixth after lap one and despite several changes of position was just beaten on the line to finish sixth. For race two he was locked for the entire race in a battle for a podium place to finish in a great fourth place.

Luke again was riding consistently well and despite a poor start in race one he set some strong lap times in the closing stages of the race to secure seventh. He started on the grid for race two in fifth place and was involved in the same battle as Glenn to finally finish in a creditable fifth place.

Ben struggled to find a suitable set-up only managing to qualify for race one in tenth place on the grid. He got one of his usual fast starts and was soon seventh and locked in a batlle with his two team mates to finish in eighth place. For race two he started from seventh place to finish seventh.

The team had Barry Burrell riding the Superbike for them for the weekend in the MCE British Superbike Championship. Barry has not ridden much this season so it was a big task but he qualified well in 24th place finishing race one in 18th and race two in 21st place. 

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "We struggled with set-up all weekend on the Supersport bikes but managed to get it right for race two and had to use the first race as data set-up. It has been a tough and frustrating weekend for all the riders but it was good to see some decent results for the second race. We know what we need to do to move forwards and we will be working hard before the nect meeting at Cadwell Park to make some changes and get back up at the front.

It was a big ask for Barry to step in like he did this weekend and he worked hard on the bike and finished both races. He already has other committments for Cadwell Park weekend so is unable to re-join us there."

It was a varied weekend for the team at round six of the Motorpoint British Supersport Championship at Brands Hatch. Glenn Irwin crashed out in race one due to a bike problem and struggled to eighth in the second race. Ben Wilson was looking at two finishes and was seventh and ninth. Luke Hedger had the strongest weekend finishing in sixth and seventh places.

Glenn was out to defend his championship lead and looked strong throughout practice and qualifying managing to put the bike on the front row for race one. He got a strong start and was in second place after lap one when the bike suddenly locked up and he crashed out. He was ninth on the grid for race two and by lap two had moved up to fourth but started to have a problem with the front end of the bike forcing him to nurse the bike home to eighth place. He is now in third place in the championship.

Ben who had been struggling at previous meetings was determined to have a good weekend with some solid finishes. He rode a good race in race one to finish in seventh place and in race two finished in ninth to gain some solid points for the weekend.

Luke made good progress all weekend, qualifying in ninth place for race one finally finishing in a strong sixth position. He was in fourth place on the grid for race two and managed to recover from a poor start to finish in seventh place. Despite missing the first two round of the championship he has now moved up to ninth place overall and eager to continue to climb up further for the remainder of the year.

In the MCE British Superbike Championship Michael Rutter had a tough weekend. He qualified in 22nd place but unfortunately crashed out in race one and was forced to retire in race two.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "It was a difficult weekend for the team. Glenn came here to try to defend his Championship lead and due to a bike problem crashed out for we must take the blame. In race two a problem with the front end meant the bike kept trying to tuck in on him but he managed to nurse the bike home securing some Championship points.

Ben's aim was to finish two races with some Championship points and that is what he did. The pace has certainly upped this year and he has had to adapt his riding style since he last raced in the Championship. He is working hard and is putting so much effort in that i hope the results will start to come.

Luke was our best and highest placed Gearlink Kawasaki rider all weekend setting consistent lap times and securing some strong results for the team. He has worked round any problems and raced two good races and deserved the positions he gained.

We maybe went round in circles with Michael this weekend on the Superbike and did not quite get the set-up he needed but we hope to make some improvements for the next meeting at Thruxton."

It was another successful weekend for the team at the Motorpoint British Supersport Championship at Knockhill. Glenn Irwin had a fantastic weekend taking a win in the Sprint race and a solid third place in the feature race. Luke Hedger on the satellite team gained good points with sixth and eighth places respectively. Ben Wilson was unfortunate to crash out of both races.

Glenn worked hard all weekend and was able to qualify for the sprint race in fourth place despite a long delay due to adverse weather conditions. For the race he got a fantastic start and by lap three he was in front and managed to hold off several challenges to take his second consecutive win. For race two he started from second place on the grid and was soon leading the race. The safety car was deployed on lap 10 as a result of his team mate, Ben Wilson, crashing out heavily. When the car returned to the pits he was then involved in a close fought battle finally finishing on the podium in third place.

Ben Wilson was having a good weekend with his practice and qualifying times saw him running near the front again. He qualified in sixth place for race one, had a great start but caught the rear wheel of another rider crashing out.

Luke Hedger on the satellite team had another consistent weekend with a solid sixth place in race one. For race two he had a problem on the out-lap having to pull in to pit lane. The team worked hard to get him back out where he started from pit lane, dug deep and finished in a creditable eighth place.

In the MCE British Superbike Championship Michael Rutter returned to the team and made some more improvements to the bike qualifying in 20th place. He had a great first race managing to get the team their first superbike points this year securing 13th place. In mixed conditions for race two he finished in 18th place.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - " It was another mixed weekend for the team but certainly a much better weekend in development of the Supersport bikes.

Glenn had a fantastic weekend with his win in race one and a podium in race two and we are now leading the championship albeit by one point. Glenn was on a high all weekend and we knew he would go well. He has the hunger and is also riding superbly in all the sessions. We have made some good progress with the bike and hope this will continue for the rest of the year allowing Glenn to keep fighting for the title.

It was another tough weekend for Ben crashing out of both races, he is trying so hard for a result and is maybe pushing a little too hard. He had a big off in the second race and will undergo further scans to assess any damage and we hope to see him back for the next meeting at Brands fighting for a podium.

Luke did not race at Knockhill last year as he was injured but once again gained a couple of very solid results and points. Gaining eighth place from pit lane was a great result and his times were fast, he is certainly making good progress.

Michael secured our first points this season on the superbike and his input has been invaluable in the continued development of the bike"

The team experienced the highs and lows of racing in the Motorpoint British Supersport Championship at the Snetterton 300 circuit. Glenn Irwin came from pit lane in race one to score a fantastic fifth place and then gained his first win of the season in race two. Ben Wilson was plagued with technical issues throughout the weekend and crashed out in both races. Luke Hedger riding the satellite Gearlink Kawasaki bike was sixth in race one and secured his first ever podium with third in race two.

Glenn Irwin pushed hard all weekend and was fourth in the qualifying session for race one. Unfortunately after a brief rain shower Glenn got caught out on the sighting lap and ended up crashing and having to start the race from pit lane. He rode an incredible race and quickly moved up to 14th place after just one lap. He continued to move through the field to achieve a great fifth place. 

For race two he started fifth on the grid and got a good start, sitting in third place for most of the race. However, on the last lap the two leading riders had a coming together handing Glenn the win.

Ben Wilson had a weekend to forget. His bike had technical issues throughout practice and the team were unable to fix them for qualifying forcing Ben to start race one from the back of the grid. He got his usual good start but got caught up with the first lap melee and crashed out. For race two he again started from the back of the grid but managed to fight his way through to eighth place before crashing out.

Luke Hedger was running the Gearlink Kawasaki colours but as a satellite team, he had a very strong and consistent weekend. He qualified in sixth place for race one and finished in that position. For race two he started from sixth place again and worked his way up to fifth and after the incident with the front runners he picked up his first Supersport podium with a third place.

In the MCE British Superbike Championship the team took on Victor Cox to ride the Kawasaki ZX-10R after Michael Rutter sat out the weekend after racing at the TT.

Victor made improvements all weekend lowering his times in each session. He was riding well in the first race moving up to 22nd place when on the final lap on the last corner he was taken off track by a fellow rider. In race two he started form 29th place to finish in a solid 22nd place.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "It was a really tough weekend for us up to race two in the Supersport class. We were marred with small problems all weekend with both Ben and Glenn, Glenn missed a practice session and Ben missed all of qualifying.

Glenn rode an exceptional race in race one to finish fifth and Luke rode a strong race to finish in sixth place.

We made some big changes for race two on both bikes and it was certainly a step in the right direction for us. We know we were lucky to get the win but we will take it as it is something we really needed as a team for a confidence boost and it was just reward for Glenns hard work. Luke rode another fantastic race and we are really pleased he was able to secure his first podium. Poor Ben was riding so well and he was unfortunate to crash out.

Victor chipped away all weekend and began to find a good balance for race day. It is difficult for a new rider to make progress instantly as everyone has a different riding style."

Despite gaining another podium it was an unlucky weekend for the team. Glenn Irwin secured second and fourth places respectively; Ben Wilson was unfortunate to get caught up in a crash in the sprint race and was sixth in race two. Luke Hedger re-joined the team for the weekend with a sixth place in race one but had a technical problem in race two.

In the Motorpoint British Supersport Championship the team took on a big task for the weekend running three riders with Glenn, Ben and Luke. The three riders rode well all weekend and despite Luke not getting any testing before the weekend made good progress in every session.

Glenn looked strong all weekend and put in a good qualifying time to put himself on the front row for race one. He got a good start moving up to second position and was pushing the leader for the entire race and poised to make a pass for the lead when the race was red flagged; however, he was happy to gain second. In race two he was again on the pace and led for several laps until the safety car was sent out. The race became a four lap dash to the line with four riders all in contention, unfortunately Glenn had to take evasive action to avoid another rider resulting in a loss of time dropping him down to fourth missing out on what was likely to be another podium for him. 

Ben Wilson found a good set up during practice and qualifying at one of his favourite circuits putting himself eighth on the grid for race one. As usual he had a great start and was soon into sixth place and locked in a battle for a podium place, however, two riders crashed in front of him and he had no option but to crash out. In race two he started from seventh place but the starting lights got stuck which resulted in a burnt out clutch and him nursing the bike round but still able to gain a strong sixth place. 

Luke returned to the team on the bike he rode in 2014. He improved all weekend and started race one in 11th place. He steadily made good progress through the field to gain a very good sixth position. For race two he was placed ninth on the grid but unfortunately had to retire on the second warm up lap with a technical problem.

It was the second race meeting for Michael Rutter riding the Gearlink Kawasaki ZX-10R in the MCE British Superbike Championship. Michael is keen to develop the bike for the team and made huge steps forward, the highlight being Michael sitting in fourth place in the wet practice session. In race one he got a good start consistently improving his lap times finishing in 22nd place. He had to retire early in race two with electrical problems.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "It was a disappointing weekend as it started so well and did not get the results that i felt we deserved. All three Supersport riders were showing promise and i really thought Glenn might be able to take a win, he came close but a few incidents prevented that. Ben was unlucky to be involved in a crash and there was no way he could avoid it and he was looking like the old Ben once again. In the second race he burnt the clutch with the two race starts so to finish sixh was really good considering. We welcomed Luke back into the team and he started off with us how he left it last year. I'm really pleased with his first race position considering he has not ridden since Brands Hatch 2014. We had a problem with the bike just after the first race and thought we had fixed it but it reoccurred for race two.

Michael Rutter was once again a great asset and we are learning so much working with him, the results are not showing yet but his times certainly are. We are continuing to move forward with the ZX-10R and making positive progress.

We are taking the team to the NorthWest 200 next and hoping for a good result for us."

The team had another solid round of the Motorpoint British Supersport Championship at Brands Hatch. Glenn Irwin secured a second podium of the Championship so far with second and fourth places respectively, his team mate Ben Wilson gained two sixth places.

Glenn was riding well all weekend and following a strong qualifying was second on the grid for the first race. A lightning start saw him gain the hole-shot but eventually had to settle for a tightly fought second place, fending off the third place rider by just 0.1 second.

For race two Glenn was third on the grid and again got a great start and led for the first three laps and was locked in a four way battle eventually having to settle for fourth place, he is now fourth in the Championship.

Ben Wilson is still playing catch up following his year in the Superbike class and is taking a little longer than planned to find his rhythm on the Kawasaki ZX-6R. He pushed hard all weekend improving his times in each session. Qualifying times were so close that despite being only 0.8 second off pole he qualified in 13th place. He got one of his brilliant starts in race one moving up to seventh place in lap one eventually finishing a creditable sixth.

In the second race he started from eighth place on the grid and soon moved up to sixth in lap one and was locked in a four bike battle but still managed to finish in a solid sixth place.

In the MCE British Superbike Championship, Gearlink Kawasaki gained the services of the extremely talented and experienced Michael Rutter to ride the Kawasaki ZX-10R Superbike. Michael has had many years riding at Superbike level and was eager to help the team improve the bike. As the weekend progressed he drastically cut his lap times and made huge steps forward despite no previous experience on the bike. He qualified in 24th place for the first race but had to pull into the pits with a small technical problem. For the second race he finished in 27th place.

Team Manager Michael De Bidaph - "It was a pleasure to have Michael Rutter in the team this weekend. He brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team, he had never ridden the bike before and we knew it would be a tough weekend for him. We made several changes to suit his style and managed to finish the second race with him feeling much more confident on the bike. His input to the team this weekend was invaluable and i would personally like to thank him for that, he was a huge asset to the the team. We hope he will ride again for us in the next race at Oulton Park to further develop the bike but we know his main priority is the North West 200 and the TT.

We worked really hard on the Supersport machines and had a much better set-up here than at Donington but we know we must improve the speed of the bikes. The Yamaha and Triumph's are super quick and we know we have to do something to ensure that we can stay with them during the races. Glenn's results were not what he and the team wanted but he could not have tried any harder. Ben is not where he wants to be yet but as the season progresses his form will improve."

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph -

"After the totally unexpected decision by Joe Burns to leave the team, at Donington Park, we are thrilled to announce that we will have Michael Rutter on board the Gearlink Kawasaki ZX-10R Superbike at the next round of the MCE British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch.

Michael and the team know that it will be extremely tough as Michael has not yet tested the Superbike. There will be total commitment from Michael Rutter, myself and the whole team and very much look forward to working with Michael and hope that our association will continue throughout the 2015 season."

Gearlink Kawasaki had a solid start to the 2015 Motorpoint British Supersport Championship at the opening round at Donington Park.

Glenn Irwin was suffering with low energy levels following a bout of flu prior to the first race, He still managed to qualify on the second row in fourth place for the first race and following a restart due to a red flag he got the hole-shot to finish in a very creditable third place.

In race two Glenn started from fifth place on the grid and held that position for the opening five laps of the race. He then passed his team mate Ben Wilson to move through to fourth and despite challenging for third place had to settle for fourth.

Ben Wilson had to adapt to a Supersport bike again having spent last season on the Superbike. Ben and the team worked hard all weekend to get the bike set up as he likes it. He qualified in ninth place for the first race and in the restart got a great start but was struggling to find grip and finally finished in sixth place.

In race two Ben got another great start and was up to second place after the first lap but despite his best efforts finished like race one in sixth place.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "It was a mixed weekend for us in the Supersport class and we have not performed how we would have liked to. Both bikes were purchased brand new over the winter and we do not have enough miles on them to get everything bedded in nicely.We know we have a lot of work to do before the next round at Brands Hatch but know it is possible to sort the issues out.

We knew this year would be tough in this class and we have to be up to speed as soon as possible with both Ben and Glenn. We will work hard to ensure we can give them the best possible package for the remaining rounds as we know both are capable of podiums and expect to be there or thereabouts at the next races.

Joe Burns and Gearlink Kawasaki have amicably parted company after Donington Park."

We are delighted to announce that 22 year old Joe Burns will race in the MCE British Superbike Championship on board the Gearlink Kawasaki ZX-10R. He will join Ben Wilson and Glenn Irwin who will be riding Kawasaki ZX-6R's in the Motorpoint British Supersport Championship.

Joe is very familiar with the ZX-10R having competed on one in the National Superstock Championship for the past four years; Joe finished joint seventh in 2014.

Michael de Bidaph - Team Principal - "Having been in talks with various riders over the past couple of months, with no advancement, I approached Joe and after a meeting am delighted to have signed Joe to ride the Gearlink Kawasaki ZX-10R Superbike for the BSB 2015 season. I feel that Joe's approach and commitment to racing will fit in with the Gearlink Kawasaki team's ethos."

Joe Burns - "I'm elated to have signed for the Gearlink Kawasaki squad; i have known Michael,Norma and some of the other members of the team for many years now. I have always been impressed by the outfit they run. I believe the package is as strong as that of any other teams and i can't wait to get working on the track."

It was a fantastic weekend for the team at the Sunflower Trophy meeting promoted by Hillsborough and District Motorcycle Club Ltd. which took place on October 24th/25th at the Bishopscourt Race Circuit, Northern Ireland. Glenn Irwin was totally dominant in both Supersport races winning both and gaining a new lap record. Ben Wilson, in his first outing in 2014 on the Kawasaki ZX6R, finished in a great third place in the first race followed by an even better second place in race two.

Glenn was unfortunate to crash out whilst leading the Sunflower Trophy feature race but Ben finished in a excellent second place. Additionally, Ben took two second places in the Superbike races. Glenn also won both Supertwin races for VRS Kawasaki and was awarded a well deserved "Man of the Meeting".

The team is delighted to announce that we have re-signed Ben Wilson and Glenn Irwin to compete in the 2015 British Supersport Championship. Ben, following time spent on his beloved Kawasaki ZX6R at the Sunflower Trophy Meeting decided, with the full support of the team, he would like to return to the British Supersport series as he feels he has unfinished business.

Ben Wilson - "After a difficult year on the Superbike i enjoyed getting back on the Kawasaki ZX6R for the Sunflower Trophy meeting and would like to thank Michael and Norma once again for giving me the opportunity to get back on my 600cc machine. I am looking forward to contesting the 2015 Britiish Supersport Championship and getting back to a front running position."

Glenn Irwin - "I am over the moon to have re-signed and feel that i have all the ingredients to make a strong Championship challenge. I would like to take the opportunity to thank Michael and Norma plus the entire Gearlink Kawasaki team. I would also like to thank my personal sponsors for all their help and support and to all my fans for having faith in me".

Michael de Bidaph, Team Principal - "It has been a great year for Glenn and he has worked really hard to achieve his five wins and three podiums so am delighted that he will stay with the team and go onto even more success in 2015. 

Whilst we had so much interest from many talented riders for the second Supersport ride, Ben has been an integral part of the team, getting our very first win in 2009. Ben and i have a very special realtionship, which is seldom found in any race team; it is only natural that i want Ben to be happy in the class that he will be riding in.

I will be in discussion with potential riders for the Superbike for the 2015 season so i can be contacted on my mobile;- 07900 570900 for more information about the ride".

It was another brilliant weekend for the team in the Motorpoint British Supersport Championship season finale at Brands Hatch. Glenn Irwin took a fantastic victory in race one with Luke Hedger in a great fourth place. In the second and final race of the year Glenn took second with Luke in sixth.

The young pair were riding superbly well all weekend with both riders securing front row positions following a damp qualifying session.

Both got off to strong start in race one with Glenn and Alastair Seeley dicing for the lead throughout the race with Glenn managing to take Alastair on the eighth lap to go on and take his fifth win of the season. Luke continued his good form in recent races to take a well deserved fourth place, his best result of the season.

In the second race Glenn started from third place on the grid with Luke fourth. Luke had to avoid a crash on the opening lap which dropped him back to seventh but fought hard to get up to fourth place eventually finishing in sixth. Glenn soon got to the front and again was battling with Alastair for the lead and this time had to settle for a great second place.

It was a mixed weekend for Ben Wilson in the MCE British Superbike Championship. He had a good first race finishing in 12th place having started from 18th on the grid but sadly a power problem forced him out of race two and in race three he finished 17th.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "It has been a great finish to the season in the Supersport class for the Gearlink Kawasaki team and our riders Glenn and Luke. Both were up at the front all weekend, during the practice and qualifying sessions. Glenn worked really hard to take the win in the first race and Luke rode extremely well to take his best ever position in this class. 

In the second race Glenn again fought hard in a great race to finish on the podium in second place. Luke was in the mix but was suffering from arm-pump in the closing stages of the race.

We have achieved more in Supersport than we though this year as we took on two young new riders in the Championship and the results have shown how hard they have worked with Glenn really upping his game this season.

The results in the Superbike class have sadly not been where we would have wanted to be albeit in our first year in this class, we had a power issue in the second and third races but it was not meant to be.

I would like to thank everyone involved in the the Gearlink Kawasaki team for all their hard work and dedication this year. I must also say a special thank you to TTS Surfacing Ltd and KMUK for all their support and committment to us as well as our sponsors and fans." 

The weekend ended on a high for the team in the Motorpoint British Supersport Championship at Silverstone. Glenn Irwin was battling for the win in the first race when a technical problem forced him to retire in the latter part of the race. The second race was thrilling with Glenn finally taking victory in a hard fought race. Luke Hedger made huge progress throughout the weekend finishing in 10th and eighth places respectively.

Glenn was consistently near the top of the time sheets throughout the weekend. Heavy rain on Saturday morning delayed proceedings but when qualifying got underway Glenn achieved a fantastic pole position in tricky conditions for the first race. Conditions were still not ideal but he got a great start and was soon in a tight battle for the lead until he was forced to retire.

Having started from second place on the grid for the second race, Glenn got a fantastic start and moved into a commanding lead for the early laps posting lap times that were consistently within lap record pace. It then became a four way battle with Glenn working hard to take a stunning victory by just 0.4 seconds. 

Luke struggled in the wet conditions during qualifying placing himself in 17th position on the grid for the first race. He got a great start working himself through the field to finish in a strong 10th place.  However, he achieved the third fastest lap time placing himself, for the first time, on the front row of the grid in third place for the second race. He rode exceptionally well, gained a superb start and was second after lap one and involved in a number of battles to finish in a great eight place just behind the Championship leader.

It was another tough weekend for Ben Wilson in the MCE British Superbike Championship. In the wet practice session he had to close the throttle to avoid a slower rider and then as he got back on the throttle he high sided over the bars. After the warm-up session the next day he was taken to hospital for a CT scan where he was diagnosed with concussion and needs to rest for a few days.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "I'm so pleased for the two Supesport riders this weekend. Glenn has been strong in all the sessions, practice and qualifying, put in on pole and certainly showed his ability and potential to take the race win. Unfortunatley a mechanical/electrical problem occurred which caused Glenn to lose power forcing him to withdraw from the race.

Luke struggled during the practice sessions and lost out in qualifying with the poor weather conditions but rode really well in the race to secure a front row position on the grid for the second race. He rode a fantastic race which was amazing to watch.

What Glenn did was just brilliant, he controlled the race from start to finish and his maturity and development this season really shone through. He has proved now he can race well and win in the dry and wet conditions, we are really proud of the progress he has made this season. They were both on good form and i am so pleased with the results they have achieved this weekend.

In the Superbike class i really believe this weekend could have been better and Ben would have gone well in the mixed qualifying conditions but he was not 100% after the crash in free practice three. He was not feeling well on Sunday morning so we took him down to the hospital where he underwent a CT scan, he was diagnosed with concussion and a slight bruising behind the eye."

The team had a varied weekend in the Motorpoint British Supersport Championship at the TT Circuit Assen. Glenn Irwin had a great fourth place in the the sprint race but was unlucky to crash out in the second race. Luke Hedger had a tough weekend with a wrong tyre choice in race one but rode well to achieve 10th place in race two.

Glenn rode well all weekend and consistently set good lap times. He qualified in seventh place for race one but tyre selection proved difficult as a result of a heavy rain shower which left the track wet in some places and dry in others. He opted for full wets and got an amazing start moving into second place, unfortunately the leading bike crashed with Glenn having to take evasive action which put him back to 14th place after lap one. However, he pushed his way through the pack and by lap seven was back in second place but in the closing stages was struggling for grip finishing in a very creditable fourth place.

He was placed in ninth place on the grid for race two and was locked in an amazing five bike battle for the lead but sadly crashed out going into the final chicane fighting for a podium place.

Luke struggled to find a good set up having never ridden a Supersport machine at Assen before and when the heavy rain shower occurred just before the race the wrong tyre selection meant he finished in 20th place. As a result he was placed in 30th position on the grid for race two but got a fantastic start and was 14th after the opening lap and continued to push hard to finish in a very worthy 10th place.

Ben Wilson had another challenging weekend having no prior set up data but managing to qualify in 23rd place in wet conditions for race one. He got a fantastic start and moved through the field to seventh place by the end of the first lap. However, as the track began to dry he slipped back to 16th place finally finishing in a very solid 13th place. Sadly in race two he was forced to retire as he was caught up in a first lap incident which did some damage to his bike.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "Whilst it has been a tough weekend, all three riders did their best in the changing weather conditions. Ben had some consistent pace in race one but suffered lack of grip in the wet so finishing in 13th place was a good result as he managed to secure some points. He was unfortunate in the second race to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Glenn and Luke showed promise over the weekend and in the sprint race it was always going to be a gamble on tyre choice. In race two Glenn was fighting throughout the whole race to secure a podium place and was unlucky to make a mistake on the last lap and crash out. Luke's result was really good in race two considering he started off so far back on the grid."

The team had a strong weekend at the Motorpoint British Supersport Championship at Donington Park.

Glenn Irwin had a superb win in the Sprint Race followed by a solid fifth place in the second race. Luke Hedger had a mixed weekend with a brilliant fifth place in race one but unfortunately crashed out in race two.

Team Manager Michael de BIdaph - "There is not much I can say about the Superbike with a retirement in race one with a technical problem and 19th in race two. We are working so hard and will continue to do so to get some good results.

Both British Supersport riders were brilliant all weekend and I am proud of Glenn in taking his first win in the dry. Luke battling with the Championship leader was fantastic, he has come on massively this season. We are looking forward to taking the Gearlink Kawasaki team to the next meeting at Assen".

It was a good weekend for the team in both the Motorpoint British Supersport and the MCE British Superbike Championships. Glenn Irwin followed up his fourth place in the first race with a win in the second of the two Supersport races and Luke Hedger featured strongly in both races. Ben Wilson also gained solid points finishing in 12th and ninth places respectively in the Superbike class. 

Glenn was having a solid weekend qualifying the Gearlink Kawasaki in ninth place despite only managing to complete six laps due to a technical problem. He dug deep in race one and battled his way through to finish in a strong fourth place. Again he was ninth on the grid for a wet race two but had an amazing start going to fourth place by the end of lap one. He took the lead in lap three and from there kept increasing it and by the penultimate lap he was 4.5 seconds in front taking a great win in very difficult conditions.

Luke continued his fine form running some good consistent race times. He had his best qualifying position so far achieving sixth place on the grid for race one eventually finishing in a strong seventh place. For the second race he struggled at the start but was making progress when he unfortunately crashed out in the very tricky conditions.

The team had made some major changes to the Superbike and this resulted in a significant improvement compared to the disappointment experienced at previous rounds. Ben finished in 13th place in the first qualifying session but unfortunately a small tyre issue prevented him from achieving better than 18th place on the grid for race one. He got a solid start moving to 16th place and was seeing his lap times improving each lap until the race was red flagged with Ben ifinishing in a good 12th place. For race two he was placed in 15th position on the grid for what was declared a wet race. He got a fantastic start and was in 10th place by the end of the opening lap finally finishing in a great ninth place.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "We have made some big changes with the Superbike and they appear to be working which is a huge relief. Qualifying went well for Ben and we are pleased to be back on the grid with a bike that can now finish in the top 15. I am happy with the base setting we have now and with more work and continued improvement the results form Ben should start coming back. It has been a tough few months and a steep learning curve for us but with the results achieved here then hopefully it will give Ben more confidence for the remaining rounds.

I am delighted with the results in the Supersport class both riders have ridden really well and Glenn rewarded with a win in horrendous conditions. Luke and Glenn have worked hard all weekend and they continue to develop as riders as their lap time and results are proving. Luke was unfortunate to crash in race two on a fast lap but fortunately did not hurt himself. Genn's ride was fantastic and he thouroughly deserved the win, we are really pleased for him and i thank all the Gearlink Kawasaki team for their hard work this weekend"

The team was determined to achieve some strong results in the Motorpoint British Supersport Championship at Oulton Park and our riders did not disappoint. Glenn Irwin although unfortunately crashing out on the final lap while going for third place in the first race achieved a fantastic second place in the second race. Luke Hedger took another two solid results with a seventh and an eighth.

Glenn ran strong all weekend qualifying for the first race in sixth place. He got a great start and sat in second place for the first four laps droping back to fifth and then back to fourth. On the final corner of the last lap he saw an opportunity to achieve a podium and decided to go for it but unfortunately it did not work out. Luke had another solid weekend and qualified in eighth place and despite dropping a position fought his way back to achieve seventh.

Following heavy rain the second race was declared wet and again Glenn got a great start in tricky conditions but was soon into the lead and held it for 12 laps befor being passed. He continued his fight with the Championship leader just beating him to finish in a superb second place. Luke had another strong result finishing in eighth place and continues to make good progress in his first season in the class.

It was another difficult weekend for Ben Wilson and the team with the Superbike so it was decided to withdraw the bike from all three races and instead embark on a test and improvement programme before the next meeting at Cadwell Park. 

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "I am really pleased with the two Supersport riders they have really riden well this weekend especially Glenn. He rode a brilliant first race and made a move for third on the last lap that did not pay off but was riding well and trying hard. As race two was wet anything could have happened but he got a strong start to secure a well deserved second place for all the effort he has put in.

Luke continues to progress well and as the season is moving along he is learning, gaining experience and the results are starting to come and by the end of the season he will be up with the leading bunch. He got two very consistent and good results and his lap times continue to improve. I am very happy the way he is settling into a very difficult Championship.

With the Superbike and Ben, it is a very difficult situation for us all, we are not happy with how the bike is working and we will now leave here and ensure that we work hard with testing and improvements to try and get Ben to where he and the team deserves to be and get his confidence back."

In the Motorpoint British Supersport Championship Glenn Irwin had a solid weekend with a fifth and seventh places respectively and team mate Luke Hedger gained a good 12th and 11th place in the two races.

Free practice was dry but the weather changed dramatically for qualifying and the session was delayed for two hours because of very heavy rain. Glenn secured seventh on the grid with Luke 12th for the first race. The conditions improved and Glenn got a great start and was away with the leading bunch finishing in a good fifth place. Luke also got a good start and was in a close four bike scrap finishing in 12th place.

For race two Glenn was fifth on the grid with Luke moving up to 10th. The race was closely fought with Glenn up with the leading pack and putting in some fast lap times. Unfortunately he had an impact with Billy McConnell which pushed him back a couple of places finally finishing in seventh place. Luke was also locked in his own battle with three other riders finishing in 11th place.

For Ben Wilson it was another difficult weekend with Ben having to retire in race one with a technical issue which also meant he was unable to start race two. 

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph -" The weekend started quite well with Ben and we were looking into a good set up for him. We changed the yokes and then the bike became unstable and impossible for him to ride. He tried his hardest but did not want to risk damaging the bike or injuring himself so we decided it was better to withdraw from the second Superbike race.

Following further investigation we now feel the frame may be out of alignment which could have been caused by a previous crash, we will look into this before the next race. It is very annoying and frustrating for the team as we would have liked to have made more progress than this at this stage of the season.

The Supersport riders have again ridden well; both Glenn and Luke had two good races. It was disappointing for Glenn that he had the impact with Billy as he was in the leading pack, thankfully he stayed on and got the result he did. Luke had another strong weekend and he is now in a class where the riders are at another level and he is learning new information at every round. We hope that both riders can continue their progress for the next round at Oulton Park and that we can make progress with Ben."

It was a mixed weekend for the team in the MCE British Superbike Championship with Ben Wilson finishing in 17th and 15th place respectively in the two superbike races. In the Motorpoint British Supersport Championship, Glenn Irwin gained two seventh places respectively with Luke Hedger finishing both races in 10th place. 

During the Superbike practice and qualifying sessions Ben struggled with set up and as at earlier meetings having no previous data is proving to be a challenge for the team. Unfortunately there was an issue with the shock just before race one and a mis-fire occurred during race two.

Although only qualifying in 25th place Ben got a fantastic start finally to secure 17th place moving him up the grid for race two to 17th place. After several delays caused by an accident and changing weather conditions race two finally got underway with Ben having a good start before the mis-fire occurred with him having to settle for 15th place. 

For the Supersport races Glenn Irwin, now almost recovered from his ankle injury, put in some strong lap times at a track that he has struggled with riding faster than he has in the past. A positive weekend for him with solid points gained.

It was good to see the return of Luke Hedger back on track after his lay-of because of injury. He rode well in both races to gain more points for his Championship.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "It was another difficult weekend for us in the Superbike class with Ben and really hoped our luck might take a turn for the better. It has been a struggle from start to finish wirth set-up problems. We found a problem with the rear shock just before race one. Once this was sorted Ben's lap times really improved raising him higher on the grid for race two only to suffer with a mis-fire. We thought with the rain it might help Ben but this small problem cost us several places.

It was a good weekend for the Supersport riders this weekend and both have done really well. Glenn was racing at a circuit he does not feel confident on securing two very solid results and achieving some good race times. Luke was a welcome return and to come back and get two strong results from such a long injury was great and we are looking to move them forward at Thruxton"

It was a challenging weekend for the team at Knockhill. Ben Wilson, in the MCE British Superbike Championship, had a number of issues trying to find the correct set up during the practice and qualifying sessions. This unfortunately placed him in 22nd place on the grid, however, improvements were made and he had a great start working his way up to 11th place but a clutch problem meant that he could only finish in 16th place. Because of a good lap time set in race one he started race two from tenth place on the grid but the same problem with the clutch forced him to abort the race on lap three despite the mechanics working hard between races to solve the problem. 

In the Motorpoint British Supersport Championship Glenn Irwin while still recovering from injuries had a solid weekend with tenth place in race one and a strong sixth place in race two. He worked hard all weekend and is now in fifth place in the championship.

Luke Hedger will be back for the next race at Brands Hatch after sustaining a broken radius and ulnar testing at Mallory Park.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "I'm a little disappointed as a team that Ben had the clutch problem he did as i feel that we have let him down. We really struggled to get a good set up in practice and qualifying but in warm-up we made some big changes and it really boosted Ben's confidence and he was really looking forward to the race. He got an amazing start getting through to 11th place and i really beleive he could have moved further up had he not had the clutch problem.

We thought we had fixed the problem for race two but realised when he tried to leave the grid there was a major problem.

Glenn worked hard again all weekend and it was difficult in race one with his qualifying position as it left him a lot of work to do. He made some mistakes but was still able to secure tenth place. Everything is right and he is working well with the team. Glenn has been consistent and rides very well.

It will be really good to get Luke and his family back at Brands, we have missed them all and it will be great to get Luke back on the track." 

It was a mixed weekend for the Gearlink Kawasaki team. Ben Wilson was unfortunate to crash in the MCE British Superbike class in race one but secured a point in race two.

In the Motorpoint British Supersport Championship Glenn Irwin rode two solid races to finish in fifth and sixth places respectively despite riding with a broken ankle. Luke Hedger was unable to race after breaking his arm testing at Mallory Park a few weeks ago. He is hoping to be back and fit for the next meeting at Knockhill.

Ben had a few set up issues over the weekend and lost valuable track time during the practice sessions which the team needs as it is still gathering data for each track we go to. He got through the first Superpole session to achieve 17th place on the grid. He gained a good start but then got tangled up with Michael Rutter on the opening lap and that was his race over. As he did not register a time he had to start race two from the back of the grid in 25th place but worked hard to earn a well earned point scoring position.

In the Motorpoint British Supersport Championship Glenn Irwin rode two very good and mature races to achieve solid points despite riding with a broken ankle sustained in a football match and enduring more pain after a huge crash in qualifying. He is now lying third in the Championship.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "This weekend was quite frustrating in both the Superbike and Supersport classes. I know Glenn will be frustrated with this weekend as he is really working hard to ensure he gets good results for himself and the team and this is very clear to see. We are lacking in speed on the Kawasaki and it was difficult here with such long straights. Last year we had the top end power over the Triumphs and this year they have made further developments and we have not which needs to be addressed. Glenn rode two fantastic races considering the pain he was suffering and we will look into further developing the Supersport bikes.

In the Superbike class we had a number of minor problems in the practice sessions and even though we resolved them it reduced track time to find the perfect set up. With the crash in race one, we lacked vital race set up for the second race and even though Ben worked his way through the pack we would certainly like to be running in the top ten position in the races.

A big thank you to Colin Peabody at Performance Parts for his assistance this weekend, he was a huge help."

It was tough weekend for the Gearlink Kawasaki team at round two of the MCE British Superbike Championship. Ben Wilson secured 15th and 16th place respectively. In the Motorpoint British Supersport Championship Glenn Irwin gained a great third place in race one and a solid fifith in race two. Luke Hedger was unfortunate not to finish either race due to technical problems.

Ben struggled all weekend to find a good set up at a track that the team have had no previous data for the Superbike. Because of this Ben lost a lot of time in the opening practice sessions. However, he improved his lap times significantly during both races but had to settle for 15th and 16th places.

In the Motorpoint British Supersport Championship Glenn Irwin had a succesful opening race with a great podium finish in third place. Again he was on the pace in the second race finishing in a solid fifth place placing him second overall in the Championship.

Luke unfortunately struggled with technical problems all weekend failing to finish either race despite showing good pace and improving lap times.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "This weekend has been really tough and things have been bad from start to finish except for Glenn's results. Ben was struggling during all the practice sessions with an instability problem and we lost a lot of precious time trying to fix that. Come race day we still had a few set up issues and race one was ok but in race two we suffered further problems. I am disappointed for Kawasaki Motors UK and all our team sponsors for this weekend and looking forward to improving the situation at Snetterton.

I'm so pleased for Glenn in the Supersport class, he has really matured over the winter and has proved this weekend that he can run at the front with the very experienced Supersport racers. He was riding hard in both races and secured a great podium in the first race and showed in the next race that he can run at the front with some confident passes and moves. He is now in second place in the Championship and if he can remain consistent for the remainder of the year will have a very good season.

With Luke, it was very difficult as something was wrong with the bike that we were unable to find, we believe this was a result of the big crash he had at Brands Hatch. We will completely strip the bike down before Snetterton to find out what was causing the issues this weekend and get him back on track. The times he managed were good and he was placed in good positions before both retirements."

It was a fantastic weekend at the opening round of the MCE British Superbike Championship for the Gearlink Kawasaki team. We were making our debut in the British Superbike class with Ben Wilson, and what a debut, with two superb results, fourth in race one and tenth in the second race.

In the Motorpoint British Supersport Championship, Glenn Irwin took a fantastic maiden win first time out with the team and a solid fifth place in the second race. Luke Hedger in his first season riding a Supersport bike gained a strong fifth place in his first race but unfortunately crashed out in race two.

For the Gearlink team running the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Superbike ia a brand new experience and with no prevous data for any of the tracks each visit presents a new challenge. Finding the right set up was a struggle during the practice sessions, however, qualifying in the very wet conditions proved to be more positive as Ben went through all three sessions to qualify in a very creditable seventh position on the grid for the first race. In the race he achieved one of his trademark fast starts and by turn one was in third place. Unfortunately, the race was red flagged but in the re run Ben again got off to a flying start before finally finishing in a fantastic fourth place. The second race was more challenging but he still finished in a creditable tenth place. With these two great results Ben is lying sixth in the Championship.

Glenn Irwin in the Motorpoint British Supersport Championship rode well all weekend puting the Kawasaki ZX-6R in pole position for the first race. He battled hard in a closely fought race to achieve the team's opening win in the Championship and his first win on a Supersport bike. Luke Hedger rode a great first race to finish in a strong fifth position. It was mixed bag for the second race with Glenn riding a mature race to gain more points finishing in fifth place and securing second place for the team in the Championship. Luke unfortunately crashed out while having another strong race.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "It was an amazing weekend and an amazing start for us. We had a lot of problems in Superbike testing with Ben so he has not had much track time at all or to get a feeling for the Kawasaki Superbike. As the weekend progressed we, very quickly found a good set up in the dry and in the wet and this showed from the results we were able to achieve in the races. The majority of the credit this weekend goes to Ben, he dug deep and proved what an awesome rider he is to have little testing and still be able to run with the big boys.

The Superport boys had a fantastic weekend also, Glenn rode a very mature first race and we are delighted he was able to take his debut Supersport win on a Gearlink Kawasaki. We knew it would be tough in the second race but he was clever and took some very strong Championship points. Luke has stepped up into Supersport well and his first race result of fifth place was great. He was trying hard in the second race when he was unlucky to crash out but he is ok and was pushing hard.

We are really happy with how things went this weekend and hope it will carry on for the rest of the season. The entire Gearlink team have worked really hard over the winter and especially this weekend and i thank everyone for that including the riders"

We are excited to announce our plans for the 2014 season which involves the team moving up to the elite MCE British Superbike class with Ben Wilson. Ben who has been a loyal member of the Gearlink Kawasaki squad will now step up to the challenge having contested the Supersport class for five years with the team. We will now be working hard over the winter to prepare the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R for Ben.

We are also delighted to announce that our 2013 Pirelli National Superstock 600 Champion, Luke Hedger, will remain with the team but will move up to the Motorpoint British Supersport Championship for 2014. He will be joined by Irish youngster Glenn Irwin who finished ninth overall in this class in 2013.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "I am very excitied about moving up to Superbikes next year especially having Ben on board the bike. I feel the time is right for both the team and Ben to contest the Superbike Championship, but also realise it is a big step and a tough job but one the team is ready to take.

The signing of Luke and Glenn to continue our involvement in the British Supersport Championship for next season, is also an exciting prospect. I feel that whilst British Supersport has proven to be a highly competitive series over the past few years I also feel that, with these two young riders, we can be competing up there with the best."

It was a hugely emotional weekend for the team at the rain affected final round of the Motorpoint British Supersport Championship. Alastair Seeley rode his heart out despite coming to Brands Hatch with a 19 point deficit. He rode a stunning first race finishing second and went into the final race just four points behind the Championship leader. It was a dramatic last race of the season that was red flagged twice with Alastair awarded third place which meant he was forced to take the runner - up spot in the Championship.

Unfortunately for Ben Wilson he had a huge crash in extremely difficult conditions during qualifying fracturing his lower leg/upper ankle and was declared unfit to take any further part in either race. He was totally devastated at ending the season in the medical centre particularly as this was the first time in almost five years he was unable to compete in a British Supersport round.

The rain fell heavily during qualifying but Alastair managed to achieve sixth place on the grid for the first race. He got a great start and worked his way through the pack to take a solid second place also setting the fastest lap to achieve a well deserved pole position for race two. The final race was red flagged because of rain after the opening lap and the re - run was declared a wet race and shortened. Alastair got another good start but was pushed wide on the back section of the track forcing him back to fourth place. He re-grouped and made his way back to the front. Meanwhile Stuart Easton, the Championship leader, worked his way through the pack and soon he and Alastair were involved in a three way fight for the lead. Unfortunately the race was red flagged and Alastair was placed a close third.

It was a totally different story for the Pirelli National Superstock 600 class as Luke Hedger became the 2013 Superstock Champion in his first season riding a 600 following his 2012 British Motostar Championship crown. Luke was fired up for the weekend and the super talented youngster rode an extremely mature race to bring home the Gearlink Kawasaki in eighth place taking the Championship win by 16 points. His team mate, Mark Wilkinson, struggled in the wet conditions finishing in 21st place but still managed a creditable top ten place in the Championship standings.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - " What can i say? I'm massively disappointed not to have won the Supersport Championship again. Alastair could not have done any more this weekend and it was taken away from us with a red flag situation. However, this year has been fantastic and we as a team have constantly been at the front at all the races. Alastair and Ben have been a credit to this team and we have taken so much from it. We will be back next year to try again and one day we will win that Supersport Championship. The Gearlink Kawasaki team would like to wish Ben a speedy recovery.

Luke was superb; he did everything he had to do today to win our second Superstock 600 Championship. He rode a very mature race and did not do anything stupid, we're all really pleased with his Championship title and he took away some of the disappointment from the Supersport result.

Mark made a few mistakes in the opening laps but he has never ridden the bike in a wet race before and up to now has consistently been in the points at every race. He's been an absolute delight to have him in our team; he fitted in really well and rode very hard and was always willing to learn.

I must say a huge thank you to all our very loyal sponsors especially Kawasaki Motors UK, all our product sponsors, our fans and we are just sorry we were unable to repay you with the Supersport Championship but we will keep on trying."

It was a solid weekend for the team at round 11 of the Motorpoint British Supersport Championship at Silverstone. Alastair Seeley reeled in the points for the Championship title by taking a a win and a third place, he was later dropped to 10th place in the second race due to a penalty for a move on Jason O'Halloran. Ben Wison gained a fifth and a fourth place.

Alastair was back in fine form following his recent injuries and celebrated his 34rd birthday by wearing a stunning new '34' branded Shoei helmet. He had a great opening race taking a fantastic win and narrowed the gap for the Championship lead. In the second race he started from pole position and was locked in a hard scrap in a six lap sprint race following an incident which brought out the safety car. He finished the race in third position but was unfortunately given a ten second penalty when he and Jason O'Halloran came together dropping him to 10th position.

Ben struggled all weekend to get a good set up on his bike but managed to secure fifth on the grid and achieved fifth position in the first race.  For race two he started from sixth on the grid and after sitting behind the safety car for a number of laps rode a solid race to finish fifth. He was later promoted to fourth following Alastair's penalty.

It was an unbelievable weekend for Luke Hedger and Mark Wilkinson in the Pirelli National Superstock 600 race. Luke nearly said goodbye to being Championship contender when an engine problem occurred on the opening lap, however, the race was red flagged on that lap and the race rescheduled. The team had one hour to change the engine in Luke's bike and get him back out onto the grid. They did a fantastic job and Luke rewarded them with riding one of the most stunning races this season taking a great win for the team and the Championship lead.

Mark had a mixed weekend and after hitting a wet patch during qualifying was unable to put in a good time then, in the second qualifying session he had a bike problem resulting in just 22nd place on the grid. He rode his heart out in the race securing 14th place and two Champioship points. 

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "Alastair rode a great first race to take the win and close the gap in the Championship standings, it is good to see him back at the sharp end following his injuries. He also rode a very good second race with the riders clashing paint on most turns, he came together with Jason O'Halloran and later penalised for the move. In my opinion it was a harsh decision and i feel that O'Halloran's strong protest did not help the situation especially as he had caused Alastair to sit up during the race by his aggressive manoeuvres. 

Ben was struggling all weekend to find a set up that suited him so it was damage limitaion on a track he has sufferred misfortune in the past. Hopefully he will feel stronger at Brands Hatch and finish the season on a high note. 

Luke was the star of the day; he rode his heart out on a bike that had been rebuilt in less than an hour. I must credit my entire Gearlink Kawasaki team for their hard work and dedication in putting Luke out on the track and for him to repay them with a win and the Championship lead was fantastic. 

Despite Mark's problems during qualifying he once again pulled it all together in the race and rode fantastically well to secure some more Championship points. He has the right attitude and worked hard for the result and hopefully will have a good result at Brands Hatch."

Assen did not have a round of the Pirelli National Superstock 600 Championship so for the Gearlink Kawasaki team it was round ten of the Motorpoint British Supersport Championship that was being contested.

It was a mixed weekend with Alastair Seeley still suffering with healing ribs and Ben Wilson having a clutch problem in race one.

Alastair qualified in tenth place for race one and despite his injuries gained a solid fifth place. He improved his grid position to sixth place for race two finishing in a strong fourth place.

Ben struggled to find a good set up all weekend qualifying for race one in ninth place but a clutch problem saw him drop back through the field. He was seventh on the grid for race two and locked in a tight battle for second place eventually securing a great third place on the podium.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "We didn't get a good enough set up in the practice sessions so qualifying did not go as well as we hoped. I feel we achieved a big step forward in race one with Alastair doing well to finish in fifth place but disappointing for Ben to have a clutch problem. A few more changes were made for race two and both riders did a fantastic job to finish in third and fourth positions. Assen is an amazing circuit and the fans are passionate about their motor bike racing. We all had an enjoyable weekend and looking forward to Silverstone."

It was a difficult weekend for both Supersport riders. Ben Wilson gained a strong fourth place in race one but crashed out in race two. Alastair Seeley, riding injured, was able to salvage ninth place in race one and eighth place in race two.

With shocking weather conditions halting most practice sessions, followed by a crash by Ben during qualifying saw him eventually qualify in 14th place. Despite this he rode a fantastic race to finish in a strong fourth place. He qualified in sixth place for race two but crashed out fortunately uninjured.

Following his big crash at Cadwell Park, Alastair crashed heavily during practice aggravating his already sore injuries. He re-injured his infected arm and ribs additionally sustaining a back strain. Despite this he qualified in a brave ninth place for the opening race, finishing in ninth. For race two he qualified in tenth finishing in eighth place.

It was a different story for the two Pirelli National Superstock 600 riders with both Luke Hedger and Mark Wilkinson having a good weekend. Luke qualified in second position and finished on the podium in a great second place. Mark was locked in a tight battle finishing in fifth place, his best result of the season so far.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "It was bad weekend as far as the Supersport class is concerned. Ben rode his heart out all weekend and was desperate to bring home a good result for us, it was just a shame about his qualifying crash. He rode well to get fourth in the first race and then missed a gear in race two and crashed out. Alastair's crash in practice set him back and sadly he was unable to ride to his full potential slipping back to second in the Championship despite a healthy lead before Cadwell.

The stock 600 riders really did ride well this weekend and fully desrved their results. Luke bounced back from his crash at Cadwell to gain another podium and Mark once again showed his form to gain fifth place. Both riders are working very hard and getting good results, they are both capable of podiums and hope to end this year on a high note."

The team had a mixed weekend in the Motorpoint British Supersport Championship with Ben Wilson taking a stunning first and second place in the two Supersport races. It was a different story for Alastair Seeley who crashed out heavily in race one and feeling second hand for race two was able to salvage a creditable eighth place.

Ben had a great outing at his local circuit gaining a comfortable pole position for race one and dominated that race to achieve a fantastic win. For race two he was eager to get to the front and by the end of the opening lap was in the lead until the final stages when tyre wear became an issue but still managed a fantastic second place and another podium.

Alastair was going well in practice and qualifying placing himself on the front row for race one. He had a great start and sat in second place behind Ben but crashed heavily on lap five and was taken to the medical centre. Despite being badly bruised and suffering a cracked rib he started race two. The pain finally got to him but he still managed to achieve a brave eighth place for some valuable points to retain the Championship lead.

It was a mixed weekend for the two Pirelli National Superstock 600 riders. Luke Hedger having qualified on the front row in second place had a bad start and crashed out on the first lap, fortunately uninjured. Mark Wilkinson struggled over the weekend but improved his lap times in every session, qualifying in 21st place. He continued to improve in the race finishing in a fantastic 13th place.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "All in all the weekend has been pretty good for the team. We're disappointed for Alastair and i hate seeing one of my riders injured. He worked hard all weekend and despited his injuries got some good points for the Championship.

Ben was brilliant all weekend and realy deserved the results especially more so at his local round. We took a gamble with the tyre choice for race two which caused a few problems towards the closing stages but it was a choice we decided to go with.

It was unfortunate that Luke came off but he still has a lot to learn but i know he will bounce back at Donnington.

Mark was lacking a bit of confidence coming here so for him to gain some points was great. He worked hard all weekend and even his race times improved from his previous sessions so i am confident he will be back up near the top end of the pack for the remaining rounds. 

The team had another fantastic weekend in the Motorpoint British Supersport Championship with Alastair Seeley stretching his Championship lead to 47 points gaining second place in race one and a superb win in race two. Ben Wilson had a mixed weekend with a third place in race one but was unfortunate to suffer a mechanical problem in race two.

Once again the two Supersport races were closely fought with the top four separated by just 1.4 seconds in race one and the top eight split by 1.8 seconds in race two. Alastair finished just 0.8 seconds behind the leader in race one and then went one better in a very competitive race two to achieve a great win. Ben was involved in a great battle in race one achieving a solid podium. He was looking to improve in race two but a mechanical fault occurred on lap 12 when he was in fourth place forcing him to retire.

In the Pirelli National Superstock 600 class, Luke Hedger continued his great form with a stunning second consecutive win. He took the lead from the start and despite several challenges maintained his lead on every lap to the finish. Mark Wilkinson managed to gain 14th place after qualifying in 20th place.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - " It has been another brilliant weekend for the team with two wins from Alastair and Luke is just a great achievement and a credit to the entire Gearlink Kawasaki team. We were up there all weekend with Alastair and Ben and the first race was a great result with two podiums and a win in the second race.

Alastair rode a very mature race in race two and despite dropping back to fourth he was always in contention and put in some great passes to get back to the front and take the win. He has a good lead in the Championship but we are only half way through the season so it is important to stay focused and continue to gain strong results.

I am really disappointed for Ben as he showed good pace all weekend and was running in a good position when he sufferred a bike problem. He has had his share of bad luck this season so we will make sure we can do everything we can to ensure he has good results at Cadwell Park.

Luke once again proved his maturity and despite being locked in a tight battle he was not fazed and kept his head down to take another great win for the team. Mark was feeling a bit uncomfortable coming here as it is a track he has struggled with but he improved all weekend, worked hard and pushed his way through to gain more Championship points in a solid ride."

It was another great weekend for the team in the Motorpoint British Supersport Championship. Alastair Seeley secured a second place in race one and a stunning race victory in race two. Ben Wilson gained a third and fourth place in these tough races.

Alastair was on form on a track he has been particularly strong at in previous years and was on the front row in fourth position for the opening ten lap race. He got a strong start and was up to second by lap three. He was locked in a tight battle for the lead for the remainder of the race just missing out on the win by 0.1 second. The second race was just as compelling and in one of the most thrilling Supersport races of recent years he he took a fantastic win by just 0.004 sec.

Ben also had a solid weekend and despite only starting form eighth position on the grid in race one he managed to force his way through to finish with a great podium in third place. He got one of his fantastic starts in the second race and soon was in the lead but a grip problem saw his lap times slow eventually finishing in a creditable fourth place.

In the Pirelli National Superstock 600 class, Luke Hedger finally got the win he so deserves. Luke who has been poised for a win at previous races worked hard all weekend and despite a steady start he worked his way through a tough pack for a fantasic first win in this class. Mark Wilkinson continued his good form and equalled his best race performance finishing in sixth place.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - " I'm really once again very pleased with the results we have had in both classes this weekend. They all had bad practise and qualifying sessions and this thankfully was all turned around on race day and we gained some brilliant results.

Alastair once again had a great weekend and leads the Championship by 40 points, he is riding consistently well and keeps plugging away with podiums and wins. Despite his off track experience in the second race he was able to re-group and make the pass for a fantastic win.

Ben was struggling all weekend with gearing set -up and in race two with grip issues, despite this he was still able to get two solid results and holds third in the standings.

In the Superstock 600 we knew the win for Luke would be coming soon so we were really pleased it came this weekend, he has been riding exceptionally well in every round and is making very quick progress in his first season in this Championship. Mark is also a brilliant rider and this is showing in the short time he has been with the team. They work well together and i am sure there is more to come from both of them.

We have a great team now and the results are showing that all the hard work, dedication and commitment by everyone in the team, the riders, mechanics and sponsors is all becoming very worthwhile."

It was another fantastic weekend for the team. Alastair Seeley this time took the double win in both Motorpoint British Supersport races with Ben Wilson gaining third and second places.

Alastair was in great form on a track that he has been particularly strong at in previous years. He set ultra quick lap times during practice putting him in a comfortable pole position. He led from the start in race one taking the win by a great 5.3 seconds. In race two he took the lead on lap two winning this time by 3.7 seconds regaining his lead in the Championship.

Ben also had another great weekend and is now third in the Championship. He made a strong start with Alastair in race one but the bike sufferred a technical problem but he managed to nurse it home for a good third place. Despite setting some fast lap times in race two he was unable to reel Alastair in and finished in a strong second place.

In the Pirelli National Superstock 600 class it was another awesome weekend for Luke Hedger who had his first pole position and then secured another second place promoting him to second in the Championship. Mark Wilkinson continued his good form achieving his best qualifying position and again finishing in his best position of sixth place.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "I'm really pleased again with the results that we have secured and with Alastair back leading the Championship and Ben up to third the team are very happy. Alastair was on form all weekend and he does love Snetterton and holds the lap record here. The test was really useful and from the offset they were both riding well. Ben was unfortunate in race one with a small bike problem causing him to miss out on a potential second place but two wins and two podiums in such a difficult class is a great achievement for us. Luke had another really good weekend, he's disappointed having been strong all weekend not to get the race win. He still rode a fantastic race and for his rookie year in this tough championship is doing a great job for the team. Mark continues to settle well into the team and is improving every race. This is only his third race for the team so we are really pleased with what he is achieving. I'm really pleased for the whole team as they all work so hard and put so many hours in so getting results like this makes it all worthwhile."

It was a fantastic weekend for the team. Ben Wilson took a stunning double victory, the first double this season for the team with Alastair Seeley securing a great second and fourth.

Ben was dominant in both Supersport races. Having qualified in fourth place for race one he was keen to get to the front and took the lead after the first lap. From lap four he extended his lead and took the win by 2.8 secs. He also had the fastest lap which put him on pole for race two. Once again he was eager to lead from the front for race two and led every lap winning by another big margin, 1.4secs.

Alastair also had a great weekend taking a solid second place in race one but struggled slightly in race two with arm pump finishing in fourth place. Alastair is now in second place in the championship just one point behind the leader with Ben moving up to third place.

In the Pirelli National Superstock 600 class it was another fantastic weekend for the team with another podium for Luke Hedger, his third in a row which puts him to third in the championship. Luke has adapted well to riding the Kawasaki ZX-6R and after qualifying in seventh place rode another confident race to secure second place. His new team mate Mark WIlkinson gained his best ever Superstock 600 result of seventh place.

Team Manager Michael de BIdaph - "It's been a great weekend, we had a good set up on both bikes and Ben and Alastair progressed all weekend. Ben found a bike set up faster than Alastair and the results in race one were great. You cannot ask for more than first and second. Ben was on a mission all weekend and we are delighted with the results and to gain a double race win is brilliant. Alastair had a tyre issue in race two and slight arm pump but second and fourth is still an excellent result. In the Superstock 600 class both Luke and Mark were impressive, their qualifying positions did not reflect how they were riding but their race results certainly did. Luke has gelled with the bike now and the results over the last three races have been brilliant. Mark has settled in really well giving him his best result ever and I am sure there is more to come. It is really a positive weekend for the team and we are looking forward to Snetterton on a high and looking to gain similar results"

The fourth round of the Pirelli National Superstock 600 Championship was held this weekend at Donnington Park in front of a big World Superbike crowd. Luke Hedger took a fantastic second place and the new recruit on the team after the departure of Nicole Mc Aleer was young Australian Mark Wilkinson, he had a great debut ride finishing in eighth place.

Both riders had good qualifying sessions despite the previous days practice sessions being almost a wash out. Luke qualified in fourth and Mark 14th.

In the race Luke was soon out in front with a healthy 3.8 sec lead but unfortunately the safety car was deployed which bunched the riders together. The car pulled in with just two laps to go and Luke was unlucky to just miss out on the win but still finished on the podium in a great second place.

Having secured his best qualifying in the Superstock 600 class Mark continued his strong form over the weekend moving up through the field in the closing laps to finish in a fantastic eighth place.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - " I am really pleased with the results this weekend, both Luke and Mark did a fantastic job for the team. Luke rode an extremely mature race and despite lack of track time set some really good times in the race. We are really pleased with his progress so far and we're very sure there is more to come from him.

We are extremely pleased to welcome Mark Wilkinson to the team, Nicole withdrew her ride from the team about a week and a half ago and Mark called early last week to enquire about riding for us. We had a very brief test at Brands Hatch so his first real time out on the bike was during the second qualifying. He has really adapted to the bike and to finish 8th is brilliant in his first ride for us."

Alastair Seeley rode a fantastic opening Supersport race to win by just 1.3 seconds after a huge effort on the final lap of the 8.9 mile Triangle course.

It was a great performance in extremely difficult conditions after heavy rain had fallen just before the evening's race. This was Alastair's tenth win at the North West 200 and puts him into fifth position on the all time winners league.

Unfortunately the second race was stopped after just two laps following minor accidents in the treacherous wet conditions with Alastair placed in fourth position. The remaining race programme was cancelled because of the heavy rain.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "I would like to say a huge well done to Alastair for taking his tenth win on the Gearlink Kawasaki. He rode a great opening race despite a technical problem forcing him to miss the majority of qualifying and he had to start with the second wave of riders but still took a great win. It was very sad for all the organisers involved that they had to cancel the rest of the meeting due to the horrendous weather conditions".

It was another action packed weekend for the team at Oulton Park. Alastair Seeley had a stunning weekend securing a great second place in race one and followed it with a fantastic win in race two. Ben Wilson was unable to start race one but finished in a great seventh place in race two despite starting from the back of the grid. Luke Hedger achieved his best result this year finishing in a fantastic second place.

Alastair now leads the Motorpoint British Supersport Championship and was certainly on a mission having qualified in second place and then finishing in second place just 0.1 second behind the winner in what was a closely fought opening race. For the second race he started in pole position and just edged out the second place man for a stunning win.

For Ben it was a different situation as he crashed during the qualifying session resulting in the mechanics having a long job to fix the wiring loom. Unfortunately, time was against them and Ben was unable to start race one and was forced to start race two from the back of the grid. He had a great start and by lap two had moved up to 11th place finally settling for a hard fought seventh place.

In the Pirelli National Superstock 600 class it was another great result for the team with Luke finishing in a fantastic second place having started from 10th place on the grid.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "It was a contrasting weekend of highs and lows. Alastair did an amazing job for the team having been on the pace all weekend. For Ben it was a nightmare weekend. We made a change to the suspension for qualifying and unfortunately he crashed. We were then on the back foot trying to fix it but it was not to be. He did a brilliant job to get to seventh place from the back of the grid but he was not 100% happy with the bike.   

Luke rode a fantastic race and to be on the podium in only his third 600 race is brilliant. He rode a clever and intelligent race thoroughly deserving his podium.  

Nicole is struggling to find a comfortable set up but she is continuing to move forwards on a bike which is very different to anything she has ridden before"                  

Following on from the success at Brands Hatch, Alastair Seeley and Ben Wilson were involved in an action packed weekend in the Motorpoint British Supersport Championship at Thruxton. There were two races on the Sunday after the sprint race was cancelled the previous day due to heavy rain. Both riders had great results each achieving second and third places in both races.

In the tricky conditions over the weekend it was Alastair that qualified in third place on the grid with Ben only 0.4 sec. behind in fifth. The opening race was scheduled to be 10 laps with five riders battling for the lead in an extremely close race. The race was red flagged on lap six with Alastair taking second place just ahead of Ben in third.

The second race was scheduled for 18 laps but with concerns over tyre wear was cut to 15 laps. It was just as frantic as race one but once again another red flag saw the race cut to 13 laps. As in the first race the leaders were continually swapping places with some very close racing. This time it was Ben who finished in second place with Alastair a close third. 

Luke Hedger had another strong weekend in the Pirelli Superstock 600 class and was fighting for a podium place after a great qualifying position of sixth place on the grid. He finally finished in 10th place in the race having sufferred terrible arm pump from half way through the race.

Nicole Mc Aleer continues to improve having qualified but was forced to retire in the race with a technical issue.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - " I am very happy with the two podiums in each race and it is great to be back at the front with Alastair and Ben both doing a fantastic job. We have struggled a little in the past at Thruxton so to get these results is brilliant. Being up there battling with the other teams is great and proved we can run with them on speed as we have put in a lot of hard work over the winter.

Luke is coming on in leaps and bounds in the Stock 600 class, his confidence is building, qualifying times are good and is making good progress quickly on a new bike.

We are pleased with Nicole's progress as she is improving her lap times with each outing on the bike.

Overall a great weekend and i am very pleased with all our riders."

The team had a fantastic start to the season with Alastair Seeley achieving a stunning third and first place and Ben Wilson securing fourth and third places in the two Motorpoint British Supersport races.

The extremely cold weather conditions on Friday's practice hindered progress with the team missing the first session. However,for the qualifying session on Saturday, Alastair and Ben qualified in creditable fourth and fifth places respectively. For the sprint race in the afternoon, after a re-start, both got off to an exciting start with Ben getting an awesome hole-shot and leading for the first three laps. It was a very close race seeing both swapping paint for third position with Alastair finally taking third place just in front of Ben.

Their fast times from race one put Alastair on pole and Ben in second position on the grid for race two. Into turn one Alastair was first with Ben closely behind in what turned out to be one of the most exciting British Supersport races in years with seven riders battling it out at one point. However, it was the two Gearlink Kawasaki's that were fighting for the win with Ben leading the race before going into Graham Hill Bend only to make a small mistake allowing Alastair to seize the opportunity and take the win with Ben finishing a close third with only 0.4 sec separating the first three.

Luke Hedger had a strong weekend gaining 13th place and good championship points in his first ever Pirelli National Superstock 600 race.

Nicole McAleer was unfortunte not to be allowed to race despite qualifying in 41st place as only 38 riders were allowed on the grid.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "We came to Brands Hatch with no testing in dry conditions and Ben had a small technical problem during qualifying so it was great to see Alastair get a podium and Ben fourth. The second race was even better with a superb win and a third and a great achievement for the team who have worked really hard all winter.

Both Luke and Nicole are on a learning curve with Luke doing a great job in his first race on a 600 and Nicole worked hard all weekend improving her lap times every time she went on track."

Here at Gearlink Kawasaki its a busy time for the team preparing the bikes and generally getting ready for the new season.

Luke and Nicole have just completed a great test session at Cartegena, Spain and on March 14th, Ben and Alastair go to Donnington Park. All four riders then go to Brands Hatch on March 19th and on to Snetterton the next day for more testing.

We are looking forward to what should be an exciting season and seeing all our sponsors and fans at Brands Hatch for the opening race meeting on April 5-7th.  

We are delighted to announce that we will enter two riders in the 2013 National Superstock 600 Championship riding the Kawasaki ZX-6R.

2012 Motostar British Champion, Luke Hedger, and talented female Irish racer, Nicole Mc Aleer, have joined the team alongside recently signed British Supersport riders, Ben Wilson and Alastair Seeley. 17 year old Luke has made an impressive impact on the racing paddock having won the Motostar British Championship in just his second year.The two young racers will gain knowledge and experience having Ben and Alastair in the Gearlink Kawasaki team and both are eager to keep learning and to progress through the ranks.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - " I am thrilled that we have signed Luke and Nicole to compete in the 2013 Superstock series. Whilst Luke is new to the 600cc bike he has certainly proved his talent in BSB and am sure will be a worthy contender. We have known Nicole for a few years and I am sure she will be able to prove herself having had previous Stock 600 experience."

We are delighted to announce that Gearlink Kawasaki have signed former British Superstock and Supersport Champion Alastair Seeley to partner Ben Wilson for the 2013 British Supersport Series. Alastair and Ben were major rivals in 2011 with Alastair beating Ben by one point for the Championship Crown. Additionally, Alastair will race the Northwest 200 in the Supersport races for the team.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "This is a fantastic signing for the team in having two great riders that can potentially win the championship for us. The team are really excited about Ben and Alastair riding alongside each other on the Kawasaki's and believe they will inspire each other to go well. We are also looking forward to competing in the Northwest 200 again next year and hopefully bring back some silverware".

The team had a steady end to the season despite Ben Wilson and James East both crashing out during the qualifying session for the first race.

Ben Wilson, despite qualifying in ninth place, briefly led the first race finally finishing in seventh but improved his grid position to fifth for race 2. He had another great start and was dicing with the front runners finally finishing in a creditable fifth position.

Ben's team mate, James East, was riding in only his second race meeting for the team and gained his best ever Supersport results finishing 11th in the first race and a strong seventh place in race 2.

Jack Groves riding in the National Superstock 600 championship struggled throughout the weekend managing to salvage 26th place in the race.

Team Manager - Michael de Bidaph. " 2012 has been a tough year for the team but we are already working on completing our plans for 2013 and in starting a testing programme ready for the first race at Brands Hatch next year. I would like to thank all our loyal sponsors, our fans and all the Gearlink team for working so hard this year and look forward to adding more sponsors and a new partner for Ben. We have been approached by many top riders which shows that we have become one of the top professional Supersport teams."

We are delighted to announce that Gearlink Kawasaki have retained the services of Ben Wilson for the 2013 British Supersport series.

Team Manager Michael de Bidaph - "We are still both committed to winning the British Supersport Championship together. It was agreed before we went to Assen that Ben would stay with Gearlink Kawasaki and after his brilliant win at Silverstone we all know that it was the right decision. I will now be looking for a second rider who will be capable of running at the front in the British Supersport Championship."

Ben Wison and the team had a superb weekend at Silverstone taking their first win of the season. Ben was joined for the meeting by his new team - mate, James East, who had a great debut for the team gaining strong 10th and 11th places.

Ben struggled in practice to get the right set up and was only able to qualify in tenth place. However, he made a great start in the first race and set some fast lap times to gain an impressive fifth place and promotion to fifth place on the grid for the second race. For race two he got a fantastic start and was involved in a thrilling race with five riders all battling for the lead. Ben took the lead on several occasions finally making a break and taking an excellent win for the first time this season to the delight of the spectators cheering him all the way to the finish line.

James East had an impressive debut riding consistently well to achieve two solid results for the team and will remain as Ben's team - mate going into the next round.

Jack Groves, for only his third race for the team, in the Metzeler Superstock Champioship had a steady weekend working his way through the field to achieve 21st place.

A great weekend for the team and just reward for all the hard work put in and provides a massive boost going into the final round at Brands Hatch.

Following a disappointing weekend at Donnington Park where Ben Wilson crashed out in both races, the team moved to Assen for round 10 of the Motorpoint British Supersport Championship. It is a track that Gearlink Kawasaki, Ben and his team-mate for the weekend, Dan Cooper, had never raced before. With no previous race data for the track Ben impressively improved his qualifying lap times to achieve a great fourth place on the grid matching many of the riders that had riden there previously.

Despite not quite having the top end speed, Ben managed to stay with the leaders in Race 1 to finish a very creditable seventh place. For Race 2 he again made a good start but unfortunately the tyres did not last the distance but he still managed, as in Race 1, a good seventh place.

Dan Cooper struggled to find a good set-up, qualifying in 26th place on the grid. However, he manged to work his way through to finish 24th in Race 1 and 17th in Race 2.

After qualifying in fifth place Ben Wilson was unfortunate to suffer a technical problem and was forced to retire in race one. For race two he was placed fifth again on the grid and finished in sixth place in what has been a frustrating weekend for him.

His new team mate for the weekend was Scott Hudson who was moved up to this class for the first time. He had two fantastic races finishing in 17th place and a great points scoring 13th place in race two.

With Scott moving up to the British Supersport class he was replaced in the Metzeler National Superstock 600 Championship by Jack Groves. The 23 year old from Swindon has not raced a full season in BSB since 2009, stepped up to the pace finishing in a great points scoring 14th place.

Ben Wilson had a steady weekend qualifying on the front row for the opening 10 lap race. Unfortunately he was pushed wide going into Surtees corner putting him back to ninth but was able to fight back finishing in sixth place.

For the second race he gained a reasonable start and was in fifth place when the race was red flagged. On the restart he was fifth on the grid and finished a creditable fifth. He remains fourth in the championship just 15 points behind the third placed rider.

Ben's team mate for this weekend, Dan Cooper, had a progressive weekend in what could be his last weekend riding for Gearlink Kawasaki unless he is able to find additional sponsorship. He qualified in 13th place but unfortunately crashed out in the first race. In race two he finished a strong 13th.

Scott Hudson had a difficult weekend in what is still his rookie year and despite improving lap times was only able to secure 19th.

Ben Wilson had another solid weekend at Oulton Park gaining a second place podium in the first race and a fourth place in the second. He has now moved to fourth place in the championship.

The team had worked hard all weekend to get a good set up with Ben qualifying in fifth place for the first race. As usual Ben got one of his great starts and was third into turn one. On the last lap the two front runners, Richards and Kennedy, crashed out leaving Ben to pick up a hard fought second. He started sixth in race two and again had a great start and was locked in a battle with Luke Mossey to finish a  great fourth.

Dan Cooper was not with the team at Oulton Park in May so had to start from scratch to find the right settings that would work for him. Despite this he had his best weekend for the team with two good results finishing in 10th and 11th place.

Scott Hudson struggled in qualifying for the Superstock 600 race ending in 20th place on the grid. Oulton Park is a difficult track to learn and understand but Scott continued to improve his lap times, finishing a creditable 16th, just missing out on the points.

Ben Wilson dug deep again at Knockhill trying to find a good set up during the wet qualifying session resulting in ninth place on the grid. Despite one of Ben's famous great starts, moving him to fifth place at the end of the first lap, a technical problem occurred with him finishing in a still solid 11th place.Things improved in race two and he was unfortunate not to get a podium and finished in a strong fourth place having started eighth.

His new team mate for Knockhill, Dan Cooper, with no testing on the bike secured 17th place in the first race. He improved significantly in race two finishing in 10th place.

Scott Hudson continues to ride well in his first season in the Metzeler Superstock 600 class and is still learning the tracks. He finished a creditable 16th place just outside of the points.

Ben Wilson had a steady weekend at Snetterton, a circuit that has never been a strong one for the team. Despite a few initial set up problems Ben managed to qualify in fifth place and after a hard fought battle in the first race with Jack Kennedy and Glen Richards for the win achieved a great third place.

The second race was equally hard fought, and after leading early in the race Ben was forced to crash out with Luke Jones when a rider in front slowed drastically leaving Ben and Luke nowhere to go.

In the National Superstock 600 Championship Scott Hudson qualified in 17th place but unfortunately had a minor crash after fighting his way up to ninth place.

Gearlink Kawasaki had a great weekend at Donnington Park with two races in the National Superstock 600 Championship which was run alongside the World Superbike series. The newest member of the team, Scott Hudson, finished a great 15th place in the first race and then achieved his best ever result this year, finishing a fantastic 8th place in the second race.

The team has now moved onto Northern Ireland and we are pleased to announce that we will be competing for the very first time in the North West 200. We have selected Dan Cooper, who has become one of the fastest Newcombers at the Isle of Man TT to make his debut appearance. Experienced road racer, Mark Buckley has also been selected for what promises to be an exciting debut for the team at our first ever major road racing event.

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