Leading the championship, Japanese wunderkid Ryuichi Kiyonari now looked poised, focused and determined for a full-on title assault, unlike one time leader and increasingly frustrated Gregorio Lavilla who in the past four races had only so much produced a third placing, two falls and a mechanically forced DNF. In attempt to claw himself back on top, Lavilla would have to produce winning performance and take victory, of course in company of the ever charging Leon Haslam, Jonathan Rea and Shane Byrne, piece of cake….

Race 1: Considering mixed conditions plagued riders with an inevitable tricky tyre decision, dry with scattered wet spots around track left riders unsure as to what choice was best, though when the lights went out and they blasted of line, it was young Jonathan Rea with the holeshot from Ryuichi Kiyonari and Gregorio Lavilla. As the race progressed the once freight train of riders fizzled out into settling groups, the leading being still Rea at the fore, with Kiyonari and Lavilla following within a wisper behind. Despite Rea’s best efforts on-form Kiyonari then took the lead, to race out an impressive victory over Rea who lay second, with Greg Lavilla just holding off Airwaves Ducati team-mate Leon Haslam for third position and the final podium slot. Haslam was fourth with Rizla Suzuki mounted Shane Byrne and Stobart Honda rider Michael Rutter fifth and sixth respectively.

Race 1 Result:
1-Ryuichi Kiyonari (HM Plant Honda)
2-Jonathan Rea (Red Bull Honda)
3-Gregorio Lavilla (Airwaves Ducati)
4-Leon Haslam (Airwaves Ducati)
5- Shane Byrne (Rizla Suzuki)
6- Michael Rutter (Stobart Motorsport)

Race 2: Returning to the grid on full wets, riders faced a completely different challenge, now knowing the brutal unforgiving conditions they had to race in. Torrential rain had both soaked and delayed racing, though once rain eased of slightly, race two got underway. This time it was Michael Rutter who blasted to the front, looking set for a solid performance in race two, though as the race advanced and they came to lap five, he faded back to third, later falling foul of a misjudged manoeuvre by Haslam who ran him off track. Karl Harris now took the lead posting consistent hot laps and pulling away from the rest of the pack seeking his first ever win in the premier British Superbike class. Though it was Haslam, beyond the ragged edge in which any other racers abilty would have succumbed, who went on to take a startling victory and a maiden for 2006. Starting the final lap Haslam remained behind Harris over two seconds and out of striking distance, to blast through to the fore and secure a blitzing victory. Harris mortified raced through to a fine second, hardly satisfying having led the pack for such a long period. Gregorio Lavilla took home a brace of thirds having finished well in the first and second, signalling consistency may well play the culprit in the race for the title. Shane Byrne took home a solid points haul in fourth, with race one winner Kiyonari fifth and Michael Rutter sixth. The top of the championship title has now tightened, with Ryuichi Kiyonari on top, just three points on front of Haslam, with Lavilla third and just fifteen points behind. The race for the title is truly turning into a fantastic affair, make sure to join BBG as we keep you posted on BSB, right until the champion is crowned.

Race 2 Result:
1- Leon Haslam (Airwaves Ducati)
2- Karl Harris (HM Plant Honda)
3- Gregorio Lavilla (Airwaves Ducati)
4- Shane Byrne (Rizla Suzuki)
5- Ryuichi Kiyonari (HM Plant Honda)
6- Michael Rutter (Stobart Motorsport)

-BSB Championship Table
1 Ryuichi Kiyonari 310
2 Leon Haslam 307
3 Gregorio Lavilla 292
4 Shane Byrne 198
5 Jonathan Rea 176
6 Karl Harris 175