Reigning Bennetts British Superbike Champion Kyle Ryde will be back to defend his title when the season gets underway at Oulton Park (May 3/4/5) after OMG Racing were boosted by a late partnership with Nitrous Competitions.
Ryde claimed his debut title with OMG Racing last season in the most sensational Showdown in Championship history, winning by a single point after celebrating 18 podium finishes, and nine of those race victories.
Just twelve days ago, a bombshell was dropped when OMG Racing announced their shock withdrawal from the Championship as result of commercial circumstances rendering the championship-winning team and rider on the sidelines. In the following days an introduction made with Nitrous Competitions and a rescue plan was invoked. The prize is a restoration of the team in a restructured format allowing the championship defence to go ahead.
OMG Nitrous Competitions Racing are now charging ahead with their final preparations equipping Kyle Ryde with his familiar Yamaha R1 running the #1 plate, ready for their first on track appearance at next week’s (April 18/19) penultimate R&G Official Test at Donington Park ready for the explosive season opener on the May Bank Holiday weekend.
Ryde said: “I am just so happy to be able to defend the title with the team after the panic of the last week. This is the best scenario for me after what happened; I have my familiar bike and team ready to defend the number one plate. I need to thank everyone who has been working so hard behind the scenes to make this happen and now we are ready to get going.”
Dave Williams, co-owner of Nitrous Competitions commented: “This is such an exciting venture for myself and co-owner Matt Phillips. I am a huge fan of the sport and even currently race myself too! For this opportunity to come and for us to be involved is a dream come true and we can’t wait to see Kyle and the OMG Nitrous Competitions Racing team in action.
“Our customers at Nitrous Competitions are one big family to us and we hope that today’s news will bring plenty of winning opportunities for everyone in 2025!”