Airwaves Yamaha Team
Airwaves is sponsoring this year’s Yamaha superbike team of Leon Camier and James Ellison. Last year, the Airwaves team took the championship with superbike legend Shane 'Shakey' Byrne winning the final race at Brands Hatch. Last Season Retrospective
Leon Camier
Leon is a former British Supersport Champion, has been crowned British Grasstrack Champion five times and finished 5th in the 2008 British Superbike Championship.
More on Leon here
James Ellison
James is a former European Superstock Champion, finished 7th in the 2008 British Superbike Championship and is glad to be riding a Yamaha again this year.
More on James here
British Superbike Championship
The British Superbike Championship is one of the premier motor sport series, and the leading road racing superbike championship in the UK. 12 rounds are held across the UK at top circuits, including the legendary venues Silverstone and Brands Hatch. The characteristically close and exciting races draw trackside crowds of up to 350,000 as well as reaching a global audience on Eurosport 2 and through highlights on Channel 4.
Exclusive Guide
Get your hands on this exclusive pocket guide to the British Superbike season. It's our little 'thank you' for being a Virtual Pro! Download the Exclusive Pocket Guide (PDF, 5mb).
The Bike
| Engine |
Liquid-cooled, four-cylinder, four-stroke, forward inclined, parallel cylinder, DOHC 16 valves |
| Capacity |
998cc |
| Top Speed |
Not available |
| Gearbox |
6-speed |
| Maximum power |
Over 215bhp |
| Dimensions |
1415 mm wheelbase |
| Weight |
162 kg |
2009 British Superbike Schedule
| Brands Hatch Indy |
10-13 Apr |
| Oulton Park |
2-4 May |
| Donington Park |
23-25 May |
| Thruxton |
29-31 May |
| Snetterton |
19-21 Jun |
| World Superbike Round Donington |
26-28 Jun |
| Knockhill |
3-5 Jul |
| Mallory Park |
17-19 Jul |
| Brands Hatch GP |
7-9 Aug |
| Cadwell Park |
29-31 Aug |
| Croft |
11-13 Sept |
| Silverstone |
25-27 Sept |
| Oulton Park |
9-11 Oct |