Editorial Note: Americans Julian Correa and Joshua Raymond, Jr. were seventh and 23rd, respectively, in Friday’s combined British Talent Cup practice results.

BSB FP1 + FP2

More, from a press release issued by MotorSport Vision Racing:

Ryde hits the top of the times in Free Practice at Donington Park

Kyle Ryde stormed to the top of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship Free Practice times ahead of tomorrow’s opening race of the weekend at Donington Park for the OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing team. 

Ryde, who aims to overturn Tommy Bridewell’s six point standings lead, had set the benchmark earlier in the session and set his best time on the final lap, maintaining his edge ahead of teammate Ryan Vickers who eased Christian Iddon back into third position on the Oxford Products Racing Ducati. 

Championship leader Tommy Bridewell was fourth fastest as he moved ahead of MasterMac Honda’s Charlie Nesbitt in the final minutes for Honda Racing UK whilst Danny Kent completed the top six.

Honda Racing UK’s Andrew Irwin was seventh ahead of Leon Haslam with Glenn Irwin and Lee Jackson completing the top ten. Josh Brookes and Billy McConnell held the final positions in the top 12 who automatically progress into tomorrow’s Speedy Hire Qualifying two session.

Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Donington Park, Free Practice combined result:

1. Kyle Ryde (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) 1m:27.651s
2. Ryan Vickers (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) +0.473s
3. Christian Iddon (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) +0.514s
4. Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) +0.583s
5. Charlie Nesbitt (MasterMac Honda) +0.677s
6. Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) +0.801s
7. Andrew Irwin (Honda Racing UK) +0.832s
8. Leon Haslam (ROKiT Haslam Racing BMW Motorrad) +0.901s
9. Glenn Irwin (Hager PBM Ducati) +1.119s
10. Lee Jackson (MasterMac Honda) +1.290s
11. Josh Brookes (FHO Racing BMW Motorrad Team) +1.372s
12. Billy McConnell (C&L Fairburn Properties/Look Forward Racing Honda) +1.568s

For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com

Kyle Ryde

OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing

“Today has been pretty solid; we had two different track conditions. The first one there was a bit of a dry line, but wet in other places, a bit like the last race at Oulton Park really, but it was a good solid session. It highlighted a few problems for the dry and that last session was pretty good as well.

“The second session was pretty good and we did a good few laps on the SC0 tyre and the last lap was pretty solid as well, so I’m happy with that. I’m lucky to have a lot of support here and it is a big weekend! We have six points to catch up so hopefully we can do that and if not, get in front.”