Ten podiums for Knox riders at Snetterton BSB

Knox back protectors were born on the track in 1981 and their British-made back protectors have been a popular choice for racers ever since. However the results from the Snetterton round of British Superbikes are a remarkable endorsement of the faith that racers put in Knox, with no less than ten Knox protected riders mounting the podium on race day.Josh Brooks finished 3rd in the first and second superbike races on the HM Plant Honda, while James Ellison was second in Race 2 on the Airwaves Yamaha. Meanwhile in the Supersport 600 Race every step was occupied by Knox riders; HM Plant Honda's Steve Plater in first, Dan Cooper of Centurion Racing Honda in second and James Westmorland on the JW Racing Triumph in third. In the Superstock Race Alastair Seeley crossed the line in 1st on the Relentless Suzuki, (he has won every race to date), followed by Richard Cooper in third on the Coordit Yamaha.Rounding off the day, Luke Jones brought the MAP Raceways Yamaha home in first place in the National Superstock 600 and finally Tim Hastings finished first on his Honda 125 in the ACU Academy Cup.
On the roads, meanwhile, TAS Relentless Suzuki rider Alastair Seeley (pictured) survived a high speed 130mph crash at Northern Ireland’s prestigious NW200 road races and went on to win a rain-lashed Superstock race.
“I'm glad I was wearing both chest and back protection” comments Alastair. Professional racers choose Knox because they know that Knox is dedicated to protection.
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Steve Plater heads up THINK at Snetterton BSB

THINK! regular interviewee Steve Plater will be making a hero’s return to Snetterton at the ViSK British Superbike Championship, after taking victory in the Isle of Man Senior TT plus a series of podiums.

The THINK! Motorcycle Academy unit will be sited near the tricky Russells chicane and will be in operation all weekend to host top rider interviews, presentations and special VIP competitions.

Three time Superbike Champion and THINK! Ambassador John Reynolds will be making numerous appearances on the unit, backed up fellow thrice champion Niall Mackenzie.

MSS Colchester Kawasaki is the most local to the circuit and have therefore supplied both their riders for interview over the weekend; Simon Andrews and Julien Da Costa.

Current Superstock hopeful and a rider who has graced every class from BSB to GP’s; Scott Smart, will be in attendance giving his often forthright views

Industry Experts from the renowned protection brands Shoei and Knox will be giving interactive presentations and advice on race day, so riders best bring their most technical questions!

A new development for this season; the THINK! stand will also host the press conference for the top four BSB qualifiers on Saturday at 4.30pm.

Fans will be able to use the interactive computers to win exciting prizes, have their photo taken on a virtual grid and enter the GO VIP! Competition; four lucky fans will be upgraded to full hospitality on race day- be at the THINK! unit at 12 noon when the winners will be drawn.

Local Bikesafe Officers will be on hand to give out advice, help fans get the most out of the Honda Rider Trainer and sign up interested visitors for further training.

For more information visit www.dft.gov.uk/tma. The Snetterton THINK! Schedule:

Saturday – Qualifying day

11.30 – Scott Smart
12.00 – Billy McConnell
13.00 – John Reynolds
14.15 – Niall Mackenzie
16.30 – Front Row Press Conf @ THINK unit

Sunday – Race Day

10.30 - John Reynolds
11.20 – Niall Mackenzie
12.00 - GO VIP! Comp draw
13.00 – Knox Expert
14.00 – Steve Plater
14.30 – MSS Colchester Kawasaki duo
Simon Andrews and Julien Da Costa
15.10- John Reynolds
15.20- Shoei Expert