FULL GRID AND NEW TITLE SPONSOR FOR BRITISH SUPERSPORT CHAMPIONSHIP

As well as the Supersport class title sponsorship, Fuchs-Silkolene also becomes the official oil and lubricants partner to the Bennetts British Superbike Championship.

Russell Kenyon, Sales and Marketing Director at Fuchs-Silkolene said: “This is an exciting time for Fuchs-Silkolene and we look forward to the forthcoming race season and our sponsorship of the British Supersport Championship. The continuing investment in the Silkolene range and this announcement of our new sponsorship deal will further demonstrate our commitment, and show how Fuchs-Silkolene continues to be at the forefront of the motorcycle lubricants industry.”

Stuart Higgs, BSB Series Director said: “Fuchs-Silkolene is a partner for a championship that significantly routes directly into BSB. They are a respected company across the sporting world and together we can grow this already thriving championship to new levels.”     

This new announcement coincides with the release of the official series entry list which boasts 43 permanent riders, and for the first time official works-backed teams from five of the world's leading motorcycle manufacturers; Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Triumph and Yamaha.

Ian Lowry, runner-up to his team-mate Michael Laverty last year, is back with the Relentless Suzuki team for 2008 and is regarded by many as the pre-season favourite for the crown, although the Padgetts Honda team, with the experienced John McGuinness and highly talented James Webb, would argue differently.

Steve Brogan should feature in the equation riding the HM Plant Honda, while the Gearlink Kawasaki duo of Steven Neate and former Superbike Cup winner Chris Martin have been fast in testing. BJ Toal, the Virgin Media Cup winner of last year, rides for the Virgin Yamaha team alongside Nick Medd, while South African Hudson Kennaugh rides the Raceways-backed Yamaha R6 with teammate Ronan Quarmby.

The entry of factory-backed Triumphs adds further interest, with the twin Hinckley-based manufacturer fielding a twin pronged Australian attack of Triumph test rider Paul Young and reigning Superstock champion Glen Richards.

Adding further depth and quality to the entry, expect to see wildcard appearances from World Supersport regular Craig Jones, riding the Parkalgar Honda.
 
2008 FUCHS-SILKOLENE BRITISH SUPERSPORT CHAMPIONSHIP
No. Rider                                         Entrant Bike CC
 2 Ian Lowry  Moira Relentless Suzuki by TAS Suzuki 600
 3 Hudson Kennaugh  South Africa Raceways Yamaha Yamaha 600
 4 John McGuinness  Morecambe Padgetts Batley Ltd Honda 600
 5 Steven Neate  Barton Le Clay Gearlink Kawasaki Kawasaki 600
 6 James Webb  Tunbridge Wells Padgetts Motorcycles Honda 600
 16 Craig Sproston  Southport C.S Racing Honda 600
 17 Steve Brogan  Liverpool HM Plant Honda Honda 600
 18 Pete Spalding  New Milton Linxcel-Seton Tuning Yamaha 600
 19 Marshall Neill  - C Portadown Marshall Neill Racing Suzuki 600
 20 Daniel Cooper  Stroud Centurion Racing Honda 600
 21 David Hallett  - C Folkestone TCG Motorsport Triumph 675 
 25 Dennis Hobbs  Kelty Centurion Racing Honda 600
 26 Chris Martin  North Newbald Gearlink Kawasaki Kawasaki 600
 27 James Westmoreland  Hull Centurion Racing Honda 600
 28 Andy Weymouth  - C Brentwood Linxcel-Seton Tuning Yamaha 600
 31 Sam Owens  Stafford Premier Motorsport Honda 600
 33 Aaron Walker  Doncaster TJW Racing Honda 600
 34 Ronan Quarmby  South Africa Raceways Yamaha Yamaha 600
 36 BJ Toal Omagh Virgin Media Yamaha Yamaha  600
 37 James Hillier Ringwood  Kawasaki 600
 41 Ben Taylor  - C Hornchurch M & B Motorsport Honda 600
 43 Patrick McDougall  - C Guildford Beowulf Racing Yamaha 600
 44 Alastair Fagan  - C Bristol Buff JHS Racing Triumph 675
 45 Glen Richards  Australia Map Embassy Racing Triumph 675 
 48 Joe Dickenson Chesterfield  Trucklinks Yamaha Yamaha 600
 49 Brendan Clarke  Australia Buff JHS Racing Triumph 675
 50 Ben Handley  - C York AZ1 Racing Honda 600
        51 Matt Whitham - C Swindon Matt Whitham Racing Honda 600
 54 Jack Groves  - C Swindon Kingswood Moto-Sport Yamaha 600
 55 Ashley Beech  Oldham Colin Appleyard / Macadam
    Racing Yamaha  600
 58 Conor O'Brien  Dublin Arkwood Honda Honda 600
 67 Glynn Thomas  - C Chelmsford GLT Racing Honda 600
 74 Dean Hipwell  - C Doncaster CDH Racing Yamaha 600
 75 Craig Fitzpatrick  - C Alfreton BLDS Yamaha 600
 76 Ross Walter  - C Lytchett Matravers Interserve Racing Triumph 675
 77 Marty Nutt  Castlerock Nutt Travel/T+G Yamaha 600
 78 Alan O'Connor  - C Cork Team MFC Racing Honda 600
 84 Richard Harrison  - C Darlington Harrison Bros Racing Yamaha 600
 85 Jonathan Harrison  - C Darlington Harrison Bros Racing Yamaha 600
 93 Lee Chisnall  - C Clacton on Sea LC Racing Kawasaki 600
 94 Ben Wylie  Market Drayton Wylie & Holland Racing Yamaha 600
 96 Paul Young  Australia Map Embassy Racing Triumph 675
  525  Nick Medd York Virgin Media Yamaha Yamaha 600

C – British Supersport Cup