chance of giving the ZX10RR its first ever BSB title. I know Shane Byrne is desperate to add a Mackenzie equalling third championship trophy to his collection and, as I know his fitness, determination and talent aren't in question, I’m looking forward

THE combination of bad weather in the UK and a European testing ban means that most BSB teams will now start the season with very little track time. This sounds like a disaster for the top teams but history has proved this isn’t necessarily true

When John Reynolds was pushing me hard in the late nineties for BSB titles he was always polite and would happily stop to chew the fat and talk about the weather. But that was the limit of our friendship as he never wanted to like rivals too much

also had a great battle with Joey at the NW200 and took International race wins in Holland, France, Austria and Australia.And a mention has to go to young Taz Mackenzie for putting a 125cc KTM on the podium for the first time in the Motostar BSB

I was reunited with an old friend recently, my 1999 Virgin Yamaha R7 Superbike. By the end of 1998 I had won three straight BSB titles with the Yamaha YZF750, when main sponsor Cadbury’s pulled out leaving zero funds for a title defence

me to the limit for BSB honours. My mechanic for the weekend was Nick Goodison and a man that could build the sweetest RC30s. Nick is a legend and is still in the BSB paddock working for Honda. Knockhill was pretty bumpy at the time so you'll notice I

Championship. Is this because they came late or are they no good in race trim? I’m hoping TAS rider Alistair Seeley can give us answers this weekend at the BSB season opener. Let’s face it, if anyone can put the little Suzuki at the sharp end, this man

any bike over 600cc or 47bhp. Full details at  www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensingThe build up to the BSB showdown may have matched the 2011 finale in terms of excitement, but it was a masterful display by one rider that underlined who

of racers in the BSB paddock is perfect for your budding Casey or a youngster that loves to ride pillion. Complete 2013 range, dealers and prices is available at www.rst-moto.com

in the Middle East on a BMW 1000RR. I watched him qualify 2nd then finish an eventual 3rd Friday night's Qatar Moto GP support race. Next stop BSB?