Second Superbikes win for Rhys Irwin

Rhys Irwin claimed his second win of the British Superbikes season at Brands Hatch at the weekend,

The victory means the Kilmacrennan rider has taken a fifth podium of the season. Irwin is now rapidly becoming one to watch in the sport.

The Supersport Premier Championship has had a new lease of life with amazing World Class talent.

Irwin is now only six points off the championship leader and, heading into round seven at Thruxton in two weeks’ time, has everything to race for.

A golden day for Dewhirst brothers at National Juveniles

Fintan Dewhirst and his brother Ethan were among the five Donegal gold medallists on Sunday on the third and final day of the National Juvenile Championships in Tullamore

“I am just so happy I don't know what to say,” Irwin said. “I am just so grateful for all the help and support that I get. I work so hard to succeed I know that I need to keep focused and just work harder than ever.

“I have so little experience leading a Supersport race so I'm learning every round, but Currie's bike is so fast that I knew I had to take the lead and stay in front.”

Heading into qualifying, Irwin felt confident putting his Astro JJR Suzuki on the front row of the grid in P2. Race one was declared a wet race with very slippery conditions for all racers.

Irwin rode an intelligent race with no tested wet settings went over the finish line in P4 mindful of his Championship standing.

Sunday dawned dry and with a solid morning warm up, Irwin and his team made some minor adjustments to start Race 2 from P2 on the grid.

Irwin took an early lead riding a brave race to hold off the advances of experienced racers Currie and Booth Amos to take the chequered flag in style.