Final pre-season British Superbikes test completed at Donington Park
Tommy Bridewell and the Oxford Products Ducati team completed the final pre-season British Superbikes test at Donington Park yesterday, testing a number of new additions to our Ducati Panigale V4 R that included a new exhaust system from our sponsor Termignoni.
Tommy Bridewell and the Oxford Products Ducati team completed the final pre-season test at Donington Park yesterday (28th July), testing a number of new additions to our Ducati Panigale V4 R that included a new exhaust system from our sponsor Termignoni.
As outright lap-record holders around the National circuit, we spent the going through a thorough testing plan rather than chasing lap times.
The day went to plan and we are looking forward to returning to Donington next month (5-7th August) for the first round of the revised British Superbike calendar. The team will have their work cut with 3 races scheduled for the weekend.
Tommy Bridewell (Oxford Products Ducati #46)
"It's been a productive day and the bike's working relatively well. It's nice for the whole team to be back working together. It's been a long old time since we've been back in force really. We've still got a lot of work to do, we've got a lot of new stuff on the bike. But I'm happy and looking forward to getting back here, racing on the Oxford Products Ducati Panigale V4 R."
Iain Hopcroft (Oxford Products Ducati Team Manager)
"We've had a very productive test. And it is a test for us. We've been testing the new exhaust and some other bits and pieces that we've got this last few weeks over lockdown. We weren't out for lap-time, we weren't interested in that. We are lap record holders here at Donington National so that wasn't the plan for us today, it was quite nice to have that pressure taken off of us. Now we've got a good setting for when it comes to racing, we wanted to try all the other stuff out, especially fuelling with this new exhaust. Termignoni have made us a lovely new pipe, a lot lighter and gives us more horsepower gain, at a circuit like this it's invaluable.
Tommy stuck to the schedule, but he does get a little bit frustrated, all riders do because they just want to go fast. But we've had a very good day. Stayed upright and got some figures the guys and girls can chew on, fuelling, engine brake and chassis stuff. Not just for the National but also when we come back here to the full circuit too.
It's been great having everyone stick with us in this lockdown period. Everyone's been very supportive, and we've been doing a lot of research and development, so now we can hit the ground running with some really nice parts and support. "
Oxford Products Ducati team launch
Tommy Bridewell and the Oxford Products Ducati team were at the Oxford Products HQ in Witney earlier this week for the 2020 team launch.
Tommy Bridewell and the Oxford Products Ducati team were at the Oxford Products HQ in Witney earlier this week for the 2020 team launch.
Despite the lockdown and lack of racing we've been as busy as ever to ensure our Panigale V4 R is fully up to speed for Tommy to challenge for the british Superbike title this year. The team are looking forward to getting back to the track, with the BSB restart now less than a month away.
Tommy Bridewell: "I'll go to any level it takes to become British champion this year. That's what I will do and hopefully it works."
Team Principal Steve Moore: “2020 has been a bizarre year for motorsport, so we are very pleased to continue with title sponsor Oxford Products in 2020 and welcome several new sponsors to our team including Tracker UK, Rock Oil, Super Soco and Avon Forest Services."
Oxford Products Ducati team go electric
Oxford Products Ducati has ‘gone electric’, at least in the paddock, as we partner with electric bike brand Super Soco. We recently unveiled our new 2020 livery for the upcoming race season, complete with electric scooters from Britain’s most popular electric motorcycle brand, Super Soco.
Oxford Products Ducati has ‘gone electric’, at least in the paddock, as we partner with electric bike brand Super Soco.
We recently unveiled our new 2020 livery for the upcoming race season, complete with electric scooters from Britain’s most popular electric motorcycle brand, Super Soco.
The partnership is supported by contra-marketing and made possible by the fact that Super Soco have an official licensing arrangement with iconic Italian brand Ducati, illustrated by the striking MotoGP inspired version of their CUx electric scooter.
Super Soco have supplied two of their popular CUx models, perfect for the busy race paddocks with their lightweight, nimble chassis’, so they can be easily stowed away in pit garages and transporter units. One silver machine has been painted in team colours alongside the supplied-as-standard Ducati liveried model, for quick access through the different areas of the paddock.
Tommy Bridewell will use one of the machines as his paddock transport throughout his 2020 British Superbike campaign, as he looks to better his impressive third place in last season’s standings at this prestigious race series which is broadcast across the globe.
The deal with the British Superbike team gives Super Soco great brand awareness to a wide audience as they continue their strong marketing drive to potential customers. The UK distributors realise that leisure motorcycle riders like to enjoy big power at the weekend but are maybe resigned to a public transport commute in the week, so are encouraging them to keep “petrol for the twisties, and electric for the cities!”
Super Soco brought along another supported motorsport machine, a fire-breathing Citroen DS3 R5 full factory spec car, one of only two in the UK.
Iain Hopcroft, Team Manager for Oxford Products Racing Ducati; “This is a great tie-up for us as not only do Super Soco make ideal products for our paddock usage, they are also Ducati licensed, which is a really good fit with no ‘brand conflict’.We can offset some of our own carbon emissions and their silent running means we are not annoying anyone in the paddock, which is ironic as Tommy is probably the loudest rider! Super Soco have been following our progress for some time, are very passionate about the racing and our youth programme, so it’s great to have them onboard.”
Andy Fenwick from Super Soco UK, has been active in motorsport for 25 years and sees great opportunity within the race paddock; “We’re really excited about this partnership as the BSB series has massive reach on TV and social media, whilst Moto Rapido are one of the most professional teams within this arena. We believe more teams will move to electric power for their paddock equipment for the many benefits shown and that in turn highlights the machines to the public. It helps that Tommy is a fantastic character, so we’re really looking forward to enjoying our partnership through the 2020 BSB series and beyond.”
2020 Teamwear available now!
Our latest teamwear is now available to purchase online via Clintons. Show your support for Tommy Bridewell and the team!
Our latest teamwear is now available to purchase online via Clintons. Show your support for Tommy Bridewell and the team!
The 2020 teamwear collection consists of the following items:
Jacket
Fleece
Hoodie
Polo shirt
T-shirt
Kids hoodie
Kids t-shirt
Backpack
Umbrella
Shop now via clintonenterprises.com
Tommy Bridewell finishes 3rd in the 2019 British Superbike Championship
“We all come racing to win but we are all very proud of what we’ve managed to do this year. It’s been a pleasure to ride alongside Josh and Scott all year, the racing has been fun, clean and respectful. Congratulations to Scott on winning the Championship and I wish him all the best in WSBK next year.”
The final round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship took place this weekend at Brands Hatch. Tommy Bridewell and the Oxford Racing Ducati team had everything to play for going into the last round and they had to ensure they worked hard to secure third place in the Championship.
With three races this weekend Tommy was eager for some good results, he secured a second, third and another second in a nail biting final race of the day.
Tommy worked hard with the team throughout the weekend to find a good set up on the Ducati but with mixed conditions again on Friday and Saturday morning they did not get as much track time as they would have liked.
They went into qualifying having only completed 11-laps and the Oxford Racing Ducati team still qualified on the second row in fourth place. Tommy got a steady start and was fourth for the opening few laps but he was soon working his way through the field up to second and was chasing down Brookes for the lead when the red flag came out.
The race was re-started over 12-laps and Tommy started from second. He made some really good progress through the race and made up over a second on Brookes but he just wasn’t able to make a solid clean pass on him for the win as they were both so strong throughout the race. Tommy gained another brilliant second place.
For race two he started from the front row in second place, he dropped to fourth after the opening lap but soon got his head down and was working his way through the pack. Once again he found himself behind Brookes in second and battling for the win. Scott Redding was making progress through the field and was soon involved in the fight for the podium, he made a pass on Tommy and the trio fought to the end of the 20-laps with Tommy finishing in third place.
Tommy set the fastest lap in race two and was sat on pole position for the final race of the 2019 season. He got another great start and was second to Brookes again; he kept the pressure on for the 20-laps but just couldn’t make the pass for the lead taking second.
However it is fantastic that Tommy and the Oxford Racing Ducati team have secured third place in the Championship standings, 18 podiums including one win. We are delighted with the overall result and how the team have performed throughout the season.
Tommy Bridewell: “I’m definitely happy. I feel proud of our achievements this year. PBM have vast experience in this Championship and to be able to match, beat and equal them this year is so good for all the Oxford Racing Ducati team. They have pushed us all season and it’s proved the bikes are very evenly matched and it’s all down to rider preference in the end.
We all come racing to win but we are all very proud of what we’ve managed to do this year. It’s been a pleasure to ride alongside Josh and Scott all year, the racing has been fun, clean and respectful which makes it what it is. I’ve genuinely enjoyed racing alongside them all year. Congratulations to Scott on winning the Championship and I wish him all the best in WSBK next year.
Thank you to Ducati Corse for providing such a great bit of kit for us to be able to do this and also my Oxford Racing Ducati team who have been phenomenal all season, I can’t thank them enough. I’m looking forward to 2020.”
Iain Hopcroft, Team Manager: “What an amazing season we have had, as a team our goal was to be within the top six at the end of the year. We never dreamed we would be fighting for a title the first year with this new bike but after the first few rounds we found ourselves leading the Championship so our strategy changed.
I am so proud of what the team has accomplished and especially Tommy riding his heart out. We are all looking forward to 2020 and going a step.”
Round 11 - Donington Park
Tommy Bridwell got a good start on the Oxford Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R in the opening race at Donington Park and was fifth at the end of the opening lap; he took advantage of some on track antics during the opening laps and managed to make his way through to third
Tommy Bridewell secured a fantastic second place in Race 1 and third in Race 2 for the Oxford Ducati Racing team . Tommy is currently lying in third place in the overall Championship standings.
It was a difficult weekend with mixed conditions on Friday during the practice. Tommy did not want to anything stupid and the team carried out enough laps to gain some useful data. They made a small change for Q3 and Tommy ended up qualifying in seventh position.
Tommy got a good start in the opening race and was fifth at the end of the opening lap; he took advantage of some on track antics during the opening laps and managed to make his way through to third. He was soon on the move and made a pass on Christian Iddon to take him to second, he pushed hard to fight back to Scott Redding but had to take second at the end of the 20 laps.
He was placed on the front row in third place for race two and was fourth after the opening lap; he continued to fight hard and got himself to third. His lap times were super consistent but he just wasn’t able to make the gap between himself and Brookes and Redding but still secured another very good podium place and keep ourselves in the title contention.
Tommy Bridewell – “I feel like we struggled all weekend trying to get a set up and we missed a lot of track time this weekend due to poor weather conditions. I felt like we were chasing our tail a little bit all weekend and I never felt 100% comfortable. The Oxford Racing Ducati team as always were fantastic and we just didn’t have the pace on the Be Wiser Ducatis here at Donington but we will look at everything, take the positives and hope to come back stronger at Brands in the three races we have there.”
Iain Hopcroft (Team Manager) – “The team worked so well again all weekend, as Tommy said we just didn’t find the ‘sweet spot’ with the bike at Donington but Brands Hatch is a great circuit for us and we can still win some races and come out on top. Thanks to everyone who has supported us this season, we can’t do it without you.”