Currie and McConnell win final SS/STK1000 races of BSB season

2021 Bennetts British Superbikes
Round 11 – Brands Hatch

Images by Dave Yeomans

Supersport Race One

Jack Kennedy was crowned the 2021 Quattro Group British Supersport Champion in fine style, with the Kawasaki rider taking the Sprint race victory by two seconds. Launching off the line, Kennedy was unchallenged on his way to the win, controlling the race from the front.

It was an intense battel behind him for the remaining podium positions though, as Bradley Perie, Ben Currie and Lee Johnston trading places throughout the 12 lap race. With all three riders taking turns to set the fastest lap, Perie was able to take second place in the closing stages and edge away from the pursuers.

Ben Currie completed the podium in third, with Jamie Perrin the first of the GP2 machines, ahead of Nesbitt and Law.

British Supersport / GP2 Race One Results

Supersport Race Two

Ben Currie took victory in a dramatic final Quattro Group British Supersport win at Brands Hatch. It was Jack Kennedy who led the way at the end of the opening lap, but the 2021 Champion faced stiff competition from Bradley Perie, who moved into the lead on lap three. With neither rider able to break away, it was a four rider battle for the win as Johnston and Currie joined the fight.

Trading places throughout the first half of the race, disaster would strike on lap six when Perie crashed out of the lead. With nowhere else to go, Kennedy hit the Yamaha machine, forcing him to retire out of the race shortly after.

This left Currie to take the lead ahead of Johnston, but a red flag brought the race to a premature end on lap eight. On the restart, Currie scorched into the lead, with Law and Johnston in close contention, while Kennedy sliced his way through from the back of the grid.

By the final lap, Kennedy was the quickest man on track, narrowly missing out on the win by just 0.033s.

Ben Currie’s win in the final race of the year secured him second place in the 2021 British Supersport Champioinship.

British Supersport / GP2 Race Two Results

Quattro Group British Supersport Championship Standings

Quattro Group British GP2 Championship Standings

Pirelli National Superstock  1000

Billy McConnell ensured the 2021 Pirelli National Superstock title came down to the final lap, taking victory in the final race of the year. However, having worked his way through the field to eighth, Tom Neave was eventually able to secure the 2021 title.

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Taylor Mackenzie led for much of the race, but McConnell and Jordan Weaving were able to close him down and pass him in the final third of the race. Fending off a last lap challenge from Weaving, McConnell took the win by 0.043s. Fraser Rogers also found a way past Mackenzie on the final lap, completing the podium in third.

He night have only finished eighth in the final encounter but that was still enough for Tom Neave to be crowned the 2021 Pirelli National Superstock Champions with the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP by a slender five-points over Billy McConnell.

After what started as a difficult season for Tom, plagued with an injury and illness, the Lincolnshire-ace’s luck turned around at the fourth round at Thruxton where he finished third in the second race, to take his first podium this year.

Next up was Donington Park’s National Circuit, and a happy hunting ground for both Tom and the Fireblade SP, he placed second and took his first race win of the 2021 season. The wins didn’t stop there and going to his and the teams’ home round at Cadwell Park, he took the Pole Position and won the race, to then follow up with another win at Snetterton.

With a consistent point-scoring season, Tom racked up three wins, two second places and two third places, and came into this weekend’s grand final 22-points ahead in the standings, and only needing four points to take the title. Crossing the line in eighth place was enough for Tom to be crowned the 2021 Pirelli National Superstock Champion.

Tom Neave

“It’s an absolute dream come true, it’s not just a championship for me, but it’s a championship for the whole team, all my crew, everyone who’s supported me and got behind me – it’s been a hell of a year and the best season to win the title in, I’m not just saying that as I’ve won this year, it’s been unreal, the riders and the depth of field. I’m so grateful to Honda for giving me this opportunity three years ago when I wasn’t too proven, so the championship is for them and I cannot wait to see what the future holds.”

Pirelli National Superstock Championship Race Results

Pirelli National Superstock Championship Standings

Pirelli National Junior Superstock Race One

Zak Corderoy celebrated victory in the opening Junior Superstock race over Liam Delves and George Stanley.

Pirelli National Junior Superstock Race One Results

Pirelli National Junior Superstock Race Two

Zak Corderoy made it two from two in the Pirelli National Junior Superstock class, but a second place from Jack Nixon saw him crowned 2021 Champion. As he did in yesterday’s race, Corderoy was able to control the race from the front, taking victory by four seconds.

It was a tense race behind however as Nixon and title rival Joe Talbot followed each other closely. Coming down to the final lap, Nixon was able to slice his way through the pack up to second, claiming a podium finish and the 2021 title. Asher Durham was third, with Talbot eventually finishing fourth.

Pirelli National Junior Superstock Race Two Results

Pirelli National Junior Superstock Championship  Standings

Ducati TriOptions Cup Race One

Ex British Superbike Champion Chris Walker took a dominant victory in the opening Ducati TriOptions Cup over Craig Neve and John McGuinness.

Ducati TriOptions Cup Race One Results

Ducati TriOptions Cup Race Two

2021 Ducati Tri-Options Cup Champion Josh Day took the final victory of 2021 at Brands Hatch in a cut short encounter, with Chris Walker second and John McGuiness third.

It was Walker who made the best of starts, grabbing the holeshot from Day and Craig Neve, but as they crossed the line to end the opening lap it was Day who regained top spot.

The leading two began to creep away from the chasing pack, pulling a three second gap after the second lap, with Day posting the fastest lap of the race in the process.

With five laps to go the safety car was deployed for an accident, bunching the pack up, and when the race got back underway the race was then red flagged for a second accident, handing Day the victory with Walker second and McGuiness third.

John McGuinness

“It’s been a great end to what’s been a really enjoyable season. I always enjoy racing at Brands Hatch and straightaway on Friday, I felt really good on the bike and posted some good lap times. I felt comfortable in all conditions and with a good start in the first race, I was able to get with the front group and convert it into a third place finish and podium. Sunday’s race followed a similar pattern but you had to be really careful that you stayed on line as it was quite damp off it. The damp white line caught out both Craig and David and I was able to take full advantage with another third place finish coming our way. The team’s worked really hard all season so a big thanks to Blue Earth Construction and all the sponsors for making it all possible.”

Ducati TriOptions Cup Race Two Results

Ducati TriOptions Cup  Championship Standings

HEL Performance British Junior Supersport Race One

Charlie Atkins won the opening British Junior Supersport race at Brands by a nose over Adon Davie and Joe Ellis.

HEL Performance British Junior Supersport Race One Results

HEL Performance British Junior Supersport Race Two

Adon Davie rounded out the 2021 HEL Performance British Junior Superport season in style with a thrilling victory in the final race. The shortened eight lap race proved an epic battle with three riders fighting it out for the win.

Coming down to the final corner of the final lap, Davie was able to win the drag to the line, beating Ash Barnes by just 0.077s. Yesterday’s race winner Charlie Atkins was third.

HEL Performance British Junior Supersport Race Two Results

HEL Performance British Junior Supersport Championship Standings