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2023 Bennetts British Superbike Champion Tommy Bridewell returns to Off Track Podcast for an open and honest conversation about the highs and lows of the 2025 BSB season with Honda Racing UK.

Tommy shares what it’s really like adapting to the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade, his work with the Honda WorldSBK R&D team, and the thrill (and pressure) of wildcard rides at Donington Park and Aragón.

But it’s not all about lap times - we also dive into life on the farm, including Tommy’s famous sheep, planning issues, and how he balances racing life with real life.

It’s a funny, heartfelt, and brutally honest chat with one of the great characters of British Superbikes - full of insight, passion, and personality.

🎙️ In this episode:

• The challenge of racing the Honda Fireblade in 2025
• Inside the Honda WorldSBK R&D programme
• WorldSBK wildcards and what Tommy learned from them
• Staying hungry after becoming BSB Champion
• Farm life, planning problems, and perspective off the bike

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This week on Off Track Podcast, Dave Neal brings you something truly special: a sit-down with two Scottish racing legends – Jim Moodie and Ian Simpson – recorded at the incredible Moulsdale Foundation Museum in Glasgow.

Between them, Jim and Ian have won it all: TT victories, British Championships, North West 200 wins, and countless memories from racing’s golden era. Even better, they’ve remained great friends long after hanging up the leathers – and their stories, banter, and respect for each other shine throughout this episode.

In this podcast, you’ll hear:

• Legendary tales from the Isle of Man TT and the North West 200 🏍️
• Life at the sharp end of British Championship racing
• Reflections on a lifelong friendship forged through racing
• A behind-the-scenes look at Scotland’s motorsport history

A massive thank you to the Moulsdale Foundation for hosting this very special recording.

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Dave Neal is joined by AJN Steelstock Kawasaki’s Christian Iddon for a wide-ranging chat about racing, family, and fun.

After grabbing a brilliant Thruxton podium and two superb results at Cadwell Park, Christian reflects on his form this season, life inside the BSB paddock, and a glimpse of what may come after BSB.

It’s a mix of racing insight, behind-the-scenes stories, and plenty of laughs with one of the sport’s most popular riders.

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Our host Dave Neal is joined by AJN Steelstock Kawasaki’s Max Cook, one of the hottest young talents in the British Superbike Championship. At just 22, Max already has a National STK600 title, Junior World Championship experience, a Moto3 wildcard at Silverstone, and now a string of eye-catching performances in the premier class.

Fresh from his second BSB podium at Thruxton and a standout weekend at Cadwell Park, Max opens up about life on the BSB grid, adapting to the pressure, and why he’s tipped (by his teammate, no less) as a future British Superbike Champion.

This episode dives into:

• The breakthrough moments of 2025 so far
• Lessons learned from world championship racing
• His goals and mindset for the future

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It’s been a whirlwind few months here at Off Track – so Dave and Jen are sitting down to catch their breath, swap stories, and round up all the chaos that’s been going on behind the scenes.

Of course, we couldn’t leave you without diving into the high-octane world of motorcycle racing, with plenty of focus on the British Superbike Championship (BSB). Expect laughs, paddock stories, and maybe a little bit of insight along the way before we run out of time as usual...

Whether you’re here for the racing chat or just the banter, this episode has something for you.

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With an average age of just 20, the PHR Performance Triumph National Sportbike Team are something of a rarity in a motorcycle racing paddock. In a sport that relies heavily on experience, older hands are usually the staple ingredient of a successful team, but not these three... Leon Jones, Micky Bull and rider Harrison Dessoy are making waves in the series not only winning races but challenging for the same championship Leon and Micky won last season with the super-experienced Richard Cooper aboard their 765 Triumph.

With a wealth of experience that belies their tender years and the unwavering support of TT and BSB superstar Peter Hickman, this is a fascinating story and one that I hope you enjoy. The lads are understandably nervous to begin with then as they settle in the story becomes clear.

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We’re trackside at Thruxton Circuit during the British Superbike Championship to chat with Dave Hewson – experienced road racer, Crew Chief for Rapid Honda, and the brains behind the hit Obsession Engineering YouTube channel.

Dave takes us behind the scenes of life in the BSB paddock – from racing the legendary Isle of Man TT and North West 200, to the technical challenges of keeping Superbikes performing at their peak. We talk racing, engineering, and what it’s like to balance a high-pressure paddock role with his own media and racing projects.

If you’re into motorcycle racing, road racing, or just love a good paddock story, you’re going to enjoy this one.

In this episode:

• Dave’s road racing journey
• The Crew Chief’s role at the sharp end of BSB
• Stories from the Isle of Man TT & North West 200
• How Obsession Engineering became a successful YouTube channel

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Recently we headed up to Scotland to the Moulsdale Foundation Museum to host the handover of James Toseland's iconic 2007 WorldSBK Championship winning Ten Kate Honda to the museum. Before the formalities we sat down with James and James Holland of The Bike Specialists in Sheffield to talk about that historic season, the highs and lows and just how the Honda is to take pride of place in the museum. A chat not to be missed!

As we mention in the video, tickets for the IAN SIMPSON & JIM MOODIE Scottish Racing Legends event on the 31st August are available NOW at this link...

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In this exclusive episode, we’re joined by Rory Skinner, current Cheshire Mouldings Ducati rider in the 2025 British Superbike Championship (BSB). After a stint on the world stage in Moto2, Rory is back in the UK and making waves in one of the most competitive motorcycle racing series on the planet.

Rory shares what it's like to ride the Ducati Panigale V4R, his goals for the 2025 season, life inside the BSB paddock, and the mindset it takes to compete at the top level of superbike racing.

In this episode:

• Working with the Cheshire Mouldings Ducati team
• The raw power of the Panigale V4R
• Mental preparation, training, and dealing with pressure
• Rory’s career journey and future ambitions in racing
• Behind-the-scenes insights from the BSB grid

Whether you're a die-hard BSB fan, Ducati enthusiast, or simply love high-performance motorcycle racing, this episode gives you a unique look inside the life of a rising star in UK motorsport

 Subscribe for more interviews with top riders, team insiders, and motorsport legends.

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🏁 Join us trackside at Donington Park for another stacked episode of the Off Track Podcast, where we catch up with three standout riders from across the Superbike world – each making waves in their own right in the 2025 season.

00:00🔥 Ryan Vickers (Motocorsa Ducati) shares what it’s like riding for an independent WorldSBK team, his mindset going up against the factory giants, and why he’s loving life on the Ducati Panigale V4 R.

45:59⚡Alex Lowes (Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) drops in to talk about his strong season so far, representing Bimota on their big WorldSBK return, and what it’s like racing in a brand-new manufacturer setup with Kawasaki backing.

1:23:16 🌟 Chloe Jones, representing GR Motosport in the Women's Circuit Racing World Championship (WCR), gives us a fresh look at this new and exciting championship, the pressure of flying the flag for the UK, and her ambitions for the future of women in motorcycle racing.

This episode is packed with fresh energy, hard truths, and exclusive insight from three very different corners of the racing paddock – but one shared passion for going fast and pushing limits. 🏍️💨

🎧 Listen now, follow the show, and stay Off Track with us all season long!

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