Editorial Notes:

American James Rispoli, riding his Everquip Racing Yamaha YZF-R6, finished seventh overall and sixth in class in wet British Supersport Race Two, which was won by Benjamin Currie on a Gearlink Kawasaki ZX-6R. After 20 of 24 races, Jack Kennedy leads the Championship standings with 406 points and Rispoli is third with 214 points.

American Brandon Paasch crashed his Microlise Cresswell Racing Mahindra during the warm-up session Sunday morning and had to sit out British Motostar Race Two, which was won by Jack Scott on a City Lifting/R5 Racing KTM. After 16 of 18 races, Jake Archer leads the British Motostar Championship with 330 points and Paasch is fifth with 151 points.

Bennetts British Superbike Championship

Oulton Park, England

September 16, 2018

Race One Results (wet conditions, all on Pirelli tires):

1. Jake Dixon, UK (Kawasaki), 16 laps, Total Race Time 28:37.789, Best Lap Time 1:45.778

2. Tommy Bridewell, UK (Ducati), -6.142 seconds, 1:46.597

3. Leon Haslam, UK (Kawasaki), -16.677, 1:46.345

4. Andrew Irwin, UK (Ducati), -18.564, 1:45.949

5. Michael Laverty, UK (BMW), -19.513, 1:46.216

6. Jason O’Halloran, UK (Honda), -19.727, 1:46.704

7. Tarran Mackenzie, UK (Yamaha), -33.594, 1:47.164

8. Peter Hickman, UK (BMW), -38.799, 1:47.851

9. James Ellison, UK (Yamaha), -40.629, 1:46.795

10. Dan Linfoot, UK (Honda), -45.312, 1:48.018

11. Bradley Ray, UK (Suzuki), -49.250, 1:48.311

12. Glenn Irwin, UK (Ducati), -56.717, 1:48.941

13. Richard Cooper, UK (Suzuki), -57.340, 1:49.203

14. Gino Rea, UK (Suzuki), -60.674, 1:49.047

15. Fraser Rogers (Kawasaki), -63.390, 1:49.478

16. Joe Francis, UK (BMW), -72.728, 1:49.850

17. Mason Law, UK (Kawasaki), -85.321, 1:50.240

18. Tom Neave, UK (Suzuki), -98.568, 1:52.040

19. Dean Harrison, UK (Kawasaki), -3 laps, DNF, 1:51.329

20. Luke Mossey, UK (Kawasaki), -7 laps, DNF, 1:47.679

21. Shaun Winfield, UK (Yamaha), -7 laps, DNF, 1:53.318

22. Josh Brookes, Australia (Yamaha), -11 laps, DNF, 1:48.912

23. Aaron Zanotti, UK (Kawasaki), -13 laps, DNF, 2:02.158

24. Danny Buchan, UK (Kawasaki), DNS

Race Two Results (dry conditions, all on Pirelli tires):

1. Jake Dixon, UK (Kawasaki), 18 laps, Total Race Time 28:42.530, Best Lap Time 1:34.749

2. Leon Haslam, UK (Kawasaki), -1.129 seconds, 1:34.924

3. Tommy Bridewell, UK (Ducati), -3.586, 1:35.125

4. Tarran Mackenzie, UK (Yamaha), -6.301, 1:35.189

5. Josh Brookes, Australia (Yamaha), -6.404, 1:34.933

6. Glenn Irwin, UK (Ducati), -6.441, 1:35.104

7. Luke Mossey, UK (Kawasaki), -8.142, 1:35.324

8. Peter Hickman, UK (BMW), -20.846, 1:35.375

9. Andrew Irwin, UK (Ducati), -22.052, 1:35.790

10. James Ellison, UK (Yamaha), -22.156, 1:35.995

11. Dan Linfoot, UK (Honda), -23.626, 1:36.089

12. Dean Harrison, UK (Kawasaki), -26.957, 1:36.049

13. Mason Law, UK (Kawasaki), -39.279, 1:36.918

14. Gino Rea, UK (Suzuki), -51.317, 1:36.798

15. Fraser Rogers (Kawasaki), -66.098, 1:37.736

16. Shaun Winfield, UK (Yamaha), -74.686, 1:38.219

17. Jason O’Halloran, UK (Honda), -6 laps, DNF, 1:35.397

18. Bradley Ray, UK (Suzuki), -7 laps, DNF, 1:35.418

19. Richard Cooper, UK (Suzuki), -9 laps, DNF, 1:35.389

20. Aaron Zanotti, UK (Kawasaki), -9 laps, DNF, 1:41.954

21. Michael Laverty, UK (BMW), -14 laps, DNF, 1:36.250

22. Tom Neave, UK (Suzuki), -18 laps, DNF, no lap time recorded

23. Joe Francis, UK (BMW), -18 laps, DNF, no lap time recorded

24. Danny Buchan, UK (Kawasaki), DNS

Championship Point Standings (after 21 of 26 races):

1. Haslam, 604 points

2. Dixon, 573

3. TIE, Brookes/Glenn Irwin, 530

5. Ray, 524

6. Hickman, 520

7. O’Halloran, 138

8. Tarran Mackenzie, 131

9. Buchan, 130

10. Christian Iddon, 129

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

Dixon does the double to start Showdown in style at Oulton Park

Jake Dixon kicked off the Bennetts British Superbike Championship Showdown in style by celebrating a double victory at Oulton Park today (Sunday), taking a 14 point chunk out of Leon Haslam’s lead in the standings after mastering all conditions on the RAF Regular & Reserves Kawasaki.

The Superbike race action began with drama on the grid in the opening race for Be Wiser Ducati contender Glenn Irwin as a problem on the grid meant a delayed start and he was forced to start from the back of the grid. He was in good company though as standings leader Haslam was also on the back row after his problem in qualifying yesterday.

As the race got underway Tommy Bridewell launched himself into the lead on the Moto Rapido Ducati ahead of Dixon and Bradley Ray in the wet conditions, but by the end of the opening lap Jason O’Halloran had pushed his way into third ahead of Buildbase Suzuki’s Showdown contender.

At the front Bridewell was holding the advantage despite the pressure from Dixon, but on lap eight he made a move on the inside into Old Hall to take the lead. Bridewell had attempted a strike back but Dixon was determined and he held him off to the finish as Moto Rapido Ducati and Bridewell celebrated their first podium finish of the season – the 14th different rider to feature in the top three this year.

Haslam though had been carving through the pack and by the end of the opening lap he was already up to 13th and two laps later he was fighting his way into the top ten.

Josh Brookes’ Showdown started with a disaster as he crashed out unhurt at Knickerbrook on the sixth lap with Luke Mossey also sliding out of contention five laps later at Shell on the second JG Speedfit Kawasaki.

Ray was then another Showdown rider to drop down the order when he had a moment at Lodge on the eighth lap and he was forced to run on and rejoin in tenth place on the Buildbase Suzuki.

At the front Dixon and Bridewell had the advantage but O’Halloran was soon under fire for the final podium place as Haslam and Andrew Irwin were in close contention.

With two laps remaining Haslam made his move on his Honda Racing rival to move into a podium position, but O’Halloran was pushed further back on the final lap when both Andrew Irwin and Michael Laverty moved ahead.

Tarran Mackenzie claimed seventh place for McAMS Yamaha ahead of Peter Hickman, James Ellison and Dan Linfoot with Showdown contenders Ray and Glenn Irwin in eleventh and twelfth.

After a victory in race one Dixon grabbed the lead on the opening lap to lead O’Halloran, Laverty and Haslam at the start, but Bridewell was on the attack again and by the end of lap one he had moved into fourth with a move at Shell.

Laverty was showing promise on the Tyco BMW until he crashed out at Cascades on the fifth lap, ending his hunt for another top five finish.

At the front Dixon was edging ahead But Haslam was in close contention and he moved into second with a dive down the inside of O’Halloran at Lodge on the seventh lap as his RAF Regular & Reserves Kawasaki rival then became his target.

Honda Racing’s O’Halloran was then under attack from Bridewell and the Moto Rapido Ducati rider made a decisive pass at Shell, meanwhile Mackenzie was also making moves and leapt into fifth ahead of Mossey.

Ray was fighting for a top ten position on the Buildbase Suzuki but a crash at Old Hall on lap 12 ended his hopes of closing down in the points and he will head to Assen fifth in the standings. A lap later and O’Halloran slipped off in similar style to end his run for Honda Racing prematurely.

Dixon’s lead at the front was being closed down but Haslam couldn’t quite get within striking distance despite a sensational attempt to reel his rival back in over the closing stages of the race.

Bridewell and Moto Rapido Ducati celebrated a double podium finish ahead of Mackenzie and team-mate Brookes who recovered from his race one crash to claim fifth place ahead of Glenn Irwin and Mossey.

Hickman, Andrew Irwin and Ellison completed the top ten, with Brookes now holding equal third on points with Glenn Irwin and six points separating them from Ray and Hickman just four points adrift.

Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Oulton Park, Race 1 result:

1.Jake Dixon (RAF Regular & Reserves Kawasaki)

2.Tommy Bridewell (Moto Rapido Ducati) +6.142s

3.Leon Haslam (JG Speedfit Kawasaki) +16.677s

4.Andrew Irwin (Be Wiser Ducati) +18.564s

5.Michael Laverty (Tyco BMW) +19.513s

6.Jason O’Halloran (Honda Racing) +19.727s

7.Tarran Mackenzie (McAMS Yamaha) +33.594s

8.Peter Hickman (Smiths Racing BMW) +38.799s

9.James Ellison (Anvil Hire TAG Yamaha) +40.629s

10.Dan Linfoot (Honda Racing) +45.312s

Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Oulton Park, Race 2 result:

1.Jake Dixon (RAF Regular & Reserves Kawasaki)

2.Leon Haslam (JG Speedfit Kawasaki) +1.129s

3.Tommy Bridewell (Moto Rapido Ducati) +3.586s

4.Tarran Mackenzie (McAMS Yamaha) +6.301s

5.Josh Brookes (McAMS Yamaha) +6.404s

6.Glenn Irwin (Be Wiser Ducati) +6.441s

7.Luke Mossey (JG Speedfit Kawasaki) +8.142s

8.Peter Hickman (Smiths Racing BMW) +20.846s

9.Andrew Irwin (Be Wiser Ducati) +22.052s

10.James Ellison (Anvil Hire TAG Yamaha) +22.1556s

Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings after Oulton Park:

1.Leon Haslam (JG Speedfit Kawasaki) 604

2.Jake Dixon (RAF Regular & Reserves Kawasaki) 573

3.Josh Brookes (McAMS Yamaha) 530

4.Glenn Irwin (Be Wiser Ducati) 530

5.Bradley Ray (Buildbase Suzuki) 524

6.Peter Hickman (Smiths Racing BMW) 520

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Jake Dixon

(RAF Regular & Reserves Kawasaki)

Double race winner

“What an awesome weekend by having pole, the fastest ever lap round Oulton Park and two fantastic wins.

“It’s been some weekend and I am absolutely buzzing. I can’t thank my team enough as they have provided me a bike that in every condition has just been awesome – it’s been so good all weekend, we’ve been working at it and it just seems to be getting better and better and I just can’t wait for Assen.

“I’m actually lost for words. We still have got a little bit of work to do but I’m so happy with two wins and just want to say a massive thank you to the team, and well done to Leon and Tommy. They’ve rode fantastic all weekend, it’s been really tricky conditions and it was quite easy to get caught out this weekend.”