Bank Holiday race results for Honda Racing UK from Oulton Park
The Bank Holiday Monday races at Oulton Park delivered improvements in pace and performance in the Superbike class, with Ryan Vickers delivering the fastest ever lap of the 2.6 mile circuit for a Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade.
Improved conditions overnight allowed the entire grid to push harder than the day before, setting off from ninth position, Ryan Vickers maximised the available performance on every lap, gaining two track positions to finish the first Superbike race race in seventh place.
Jason O’Halloran set off from 16th place, held track position well and claimed four places to finish in a well-earned and hard fought for 12th position.
In the Pirelli Superstock Championship race, John McGuinness MBE set off from 25th place after qualifying with a 01:37.9mins lap. After fourteen laps, McGuinness cross the line in his starting position.
The Quattro Group British Supersport Championship race, held over 16 laps delivered another podium finish for Jack Kennedy, along with a strong fourth place finish for Dean Harrison. Jack set off in the position he finished in, while Dean was able to capitalise on strong pace to climb two places from his sixth-place start.
In the second Zyn British Superbike Championship race of the day, Ryan Vickers and Jason O’Halloran both finished in the points following a challenging 18 lap finale.
The Honda Racing UK team seperates now ahead of the NW200, with Dean Harrison and John McGuinness MBE immediately sailing to Belfast to prepare for road racing in just a few days’ time.
Ryan Vickers
We pushed where would and gained valuable data everywhere else today. I was happier with pace I could carry at the start of both races and was able to put more confidence in the front end of the bike. It's a nice accolade to take away in having the fastest lap at Oulton for a Honda Fireblade but I want more for me, for Honda and for my team. We'll continue to push and I look forward to seeing how we perform at the next round at Donington Park on the 15th May.![]()
#22 Jason O'Halloran
Much like race one, the result doesn't look like it matches our effort and performance. It's impossible to win a BSB Championship at the first round and we'll keep building the data and confidence picture we need to be able progress towards the front of the pack.![]()
John McGuinness MBE
It's hard to see my race result as a positive, but there's definitely some strong indicators for the season from this round for me. I did my fastest ever lap of Oulton Park, I feel sharp and ready for to enjoy my road racing at the NW200 in a couple of days time. The reception I get at Oulton is always great, it's nice to see the fans and flags out this early in the season. Oulton Park always delivers great racing in every class and this round was certainly no different. We'll get our heads down now and get on with the job in hand for the NW200. Looking at where I am and where Dean is, the signs are all good.![]()
Jack Kennedy
Following the second place finish in the first race, I was fairly sure I had more to give in a couple of areas around Oulton Park. Things didn't play into my hands in this race today though and I'm happy enough to come away with another second place finish. When I think we can push for wins, we will push for wins and claim them. We'll refocus now ahead of round two at Donington Park. I'm happy with my performance, I think my team did an excellent job for me and I'm looking forward to racing with them again in just a few weeks time.![]()
Dean Harrison
I'm heading in to the NW200 races in fourth place in the British Supersport Championship. It's a great start to my short circuit season and the perfect way to set me up for the road racing season as well. Pace was good mid race today, I was kicking myself a little bit for not getting my elbows out in the first three laps, that's something I'll work on as the championship develops. I'm happy though, the team put a great bike under me, putting in the fastest lap of a race after eight laps was testament to the setup and performance of the CBR600RR.![]()
Championship Positions
Zyn British Superbike Championship
Ryan Vickers: 7th
Jason O'Halloran: 13th
Pirelli National Superstock Championship
John McGuinness MBE: 16th
Quattro Group Supersport Championship
Jack Kennedy: 2nd
Dean Harrison: 4th
We look forward to racing in the next round, at Donington Park on the 15th May.
Ahead of that you can follow us at the NW200 Races from Wednesday 6th May
Zyn British Superbike Championship
Ryan Vickers: 7th
Jason O'Halloran: 13th
Pirelli National Superstock Championship
John McGuinness MBE: 16th
Quattro Group Supersport Championship
Jack Kennedy: 2nd
Dean Harrison: 4th
We look forward to racing in the next round, at Donington Park on the 15th May.
Ahead of that you can follow us at the NW200 Races from Wednesday 6th May