As the name Superstock suggests, this class is for ‘stock’ road-going production motorcycles which feature only minor modifications, including, the removal of all stock road equipment such as lights and mirrors. The rear shock can be replaced and front fork internals can be modified. The exhaust system can be replaced and the fitment of a power commander is also allowed.

Running as a support race in the BSB Championship, British Superstock includes two separate classes – Superstock 1000 and 600 – and both championships run a control tyre system with Metzeler supplying the entire grid in both classes.

Despite the Superstock bikes being very close to standard, a 1000cc machine still produces in excess of 180bhp and can lap most circuits only a few seconds off full Superbike specification machines. Both the 600 and 1000 classes are a breeding ground for up and coming racing talent and provide rider’s with a great chance to showcase their talent on the BSB stage but without spending big money.

Grid positions are derived on the basis of performance by all riders over two timed qualifying sessions, with the fastest rider taking pole position through to the slowest rider taking the final position of the grid. Point scoring is once again awarded to the top 15 finishers on the basis of 25-20-16-13-11-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1.

For 2012 Jason O'Halloran returns for a second season with the team, pairing up with Gary Johnson for an assault on the championship. TT star Johnson has been a regular front runner in both British Supersport and Superstock classes, while O'Halloran has showed potential but was forced out of several rounds last season through injury. Both will feel they have a point to prove this coming season.