Hey there, racing fans! Excitement is building up as we've got the inside scoop on the provisional entry list for the 2024 Bennetts British Superbike Championship. We're gearing up for an adrenaline-pumping season opener at the Circuito de Navarra in Northern Spain next month, and trust us, it's gonna be one wild ride!
Leading the pack is none other than reigning champ Tommy Bridewell, all set to defend his #1 spot with Honda Racing UK. They're hungry for victory, aiming for their first championship win since 2013. Bridewell's looking to make history as the first Bennetts BSB rider to snag back-to-back titles with different manufacturers. Joining him are Andrew Irwin and Dean Harrison, rounding out a solid three-rider squad.
Last season's showdown was intense, with Bridewell barely edging out Glenn Irwin, who's back with the PBM Racing Team. They're under new leadership now, with Jordan and Frank Bird taking the reins after the passing of their dad, Paul Bird.
The OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing crew is sticking together, with Kyle Ryde and Ryan Vickers back in action. Vickers even scored a victory in 2023!
Keep an eye on the new transfers, like Jason O'Halloran jumping ship to Completely Motorbikes Kawasaki and Rory Skinner returning from the Moto2 World Championship to join Cheshire Mouldings BMW Motorrad under TAS Racing.
We've got some fresh faces, too! Luke Hedger's revving up with CDH Racing Kawasaki, and Louis Valleley's hitting the track with the NP Racing Kawasaki Team for their first full season in Bennetts BSB.
Exciting news on the team front, with newcomers like C&L Fairburn Properties/Look Forward Racing Honda, led by Billy McConnell, making a Superbike class comeback. And don't forget about Cumins by Team IWR Honda and IN Competition SENCAT Aprilia, with Alex Olsen and Lewis Rollo making their full-time debuts.
Check out the full provisional entry list below, and get ready to witness some heart-stopping action on the track!
| No. | Rider | Nationality | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Bridewell | GBR | Honda Racing UK |
| 2 | Glenn Irwin | GBR | PBM Racing Team Ducati |
| 3 | Billy McConnell | AUS | C&L Fairburn Properties/Look Forward Racing Honda |
| 5 | Dean Harrison | GBR | Honda Racing UK |
| 7 | Ryan Vickers | GBR | OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing |
| 8 | Lewis Rollo (P) | GBR | IN Competition SENCAT Aprilia |
| 11 | Rory Skinner | GBR | Cheshire Mouldings BMW Motorrad |
| 14 | Lee Jackson | GBR | MasterMac Honda |
| 18 | Andrew Irwin | GBR | Honda Racing UK |
| 21 | Christian Iddon | GBR | Oxford Products Racing Ducati |
| 22 | Jason O'Halloran | AUS | Completely Motorbikes Kawasaki |
| 23 | Luke Hedger | GBR | CDH Racing Kawasaki |
| 25 | Josh Brookes | AUS | FHO Racing BMW Motorrad |
| 30 | Max Cook | GBR | Completely Motorbikes Kawasaki |
| 51 | Brayden Elliott | AUS | DAO Racing Kawasaki |
| 52 | Danny Kent | GBR | McAMS Racing Yamaha |
| 54 | Franco Bourne | GBR | Rapid Honda |
| 55 | Louis Valleley | GBR | NP Racing Kawasaki |
| 60 | Peter Hickman | GBR | FHO Racing BMW Motorrad |
| 68 | Tom Neave | GBR | STAUFF Fluid Power Kawasaki |
| 74 | Jaimie van Sikkelerus (P) | NED | TAG Honda |
| 75 | Alex Olsen (P) | GBR | Cumins by Team IWR Honda |
| 77 | Kyle Ryde | GBR | OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing |
| 79 | Storm Stacey | GBR | LKQ Euro Car Parts Kawasaki |
| 83 | Danny Buchan | GBR | DAO Racing Kawasaki |
| 86 | Charlie Nesbitt | GBR | MasterMac Honda |
| 89 | Fraser Rogers | GBR | TAG Honda |
| 91 | Leon Haslam | GBR | ROKiT Haslam Racing BMW Motorrad |
(P) denotes BSB Pathway specification
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