By Summary of national, international road racing exponents performances from the opening BSB (British Superbike Championship), support series races of 2026 at Oulton Park (international circuit configuration).
Specified meeting results, outlined underneath:
Superbike:
Race 1:
4th – Storm Stacey
12th – Glenn Irwin
13th – Josh Brookes
20th – Peter Hickman
Race 2:
5th – Storm Stacey
13th – Josh Brookes
19th – Peter Hickman
Race 3:
5th – Glenn Irwin
9th – Storm Stacey
15th – Josh Brookes
Superstock:
Sole Race:
11th – Ian Hutchinson
23rd – Mitch Rees
24th – Jamie Coward
25th – John McGuinness MBE
28th – Nathan Harrison
29th – Conor Cummins
30th – Jef Van Calster
Supersport:
Race 1:
4th – Dean Harrison
23rd – Craig Kennelly
Race 2:
4th – Dean Harrison
5th – Lee Johnston
28th – Craig Kennelly
Sportbike:
Race 1:
10th – Rhys Stephenson
Race 2:
9th – Rhys Stephenson
Post Event Reaction:
Thirty five times TT podium finisher, BSS races fourth place finisher x2, 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.”
Twenty three times TT winner, 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 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.”
Quotes courtesy of Honda Racing UK press team.
Photo credit: Michael Wincott
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
