Victory for Irwin as Bridewell extends BSB lead

Glenn Irwin won nan 2nd British Superbike title of nan play astatine Donington connected Sunday arsenic Tommy Bridewell's 2nd spot decorativeness extended his lead astatine nan apical of nan title complete OMG Yamaha rider Kyle Ryde to 5 points.

In what was a thrilling 12-lap race, PBM Ducati's Irwin started 3rd connected nan grid but seized nan lead from his erstwhile Honda Racing team-mate Bridewell astatine nan halfway point.

At 1 shape nan rider from Northern Ireland extended his advantage to half a 2nd but Ryde made his move connected nan penultimate lap.

Irwin would, however, travel consecutive backmost to regain nan lead and fended disconnected some his title rivals to return nan chequered emblem by 0.241 seconds from Bridewell pinch Ryde successful third.

Reigning champion Bridewell now sits connected 378 points overall, pinch Ryde connected 373 and Irwin connected 334 up of Sunday's 2nd characteristic arena of nan weekend.

The last information of races will past beryllium staged astatine Brands Hatch connected nan play of 12-13 October.