The TT Circuit Assen once again lived up to its “Cathedral of Speed” reputation as Round 9 of the 2025 Bennetts British Superbike Championship delivered drama in both wet and dry conditions. For Nitrous Competitions Racing it was a weekend of determination, consistency, and vital points as the championship moves into its decisive Showdown phase.
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Friday – Solid Start
Kyle Ryde began the weekend inside the top six, finishing P6 in FP1 (1:37.326), while Glenn Irwin followed closely in P8 (1:37.621). In FP2, Ryde clocked P8 (1:36.996) and Irwin took P12 (1:37.165), placing both riders safely into Q2.
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Saturday – Qualifying and Race 1
Ryde showed front-running pace in FP3 with P3 (1:36.721), as Irwin ended P13 (1:37.696).
Qualifying was one of the weekend’s high points, with both Nitrous riders locking out the second row:
• Ryde – P4 (1:35.879)
• Irwin – P5 (1:35.990)
Race 1, shortened by poor weather, saw Ryde secure P6, while Irwin battled hard for P10, both riders collecting important points in tough conditions.
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Sunday – Podium Return
Sunday brought two hard-fought races at the Cathedral of Speed:
• Race 2: Ryde finished P8 after a tight midfield scrap, while Irwin came home P17 after a difficult run.
• Race 3: Ryde struck back in style, powering to a brilliant P3 podium, while Irwin delivered another strong ride to claim P10 and a second top-ten of the weekend.
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Championship Outlook
Kyle Ryde’s podium keeps him firmly in contention as the championship Showdown begins at Oulton Park (3–5 October). Glenn Irwin’s grit and consistency ensure his comeback continues to build momentum as the season enters its decisive phase.
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David Williams – Team Owner, Nitrous Competitions Racing
“Assen showed exactly what this team is about – hard work, determination, and consistency. Kyle proved he can fight at the sharp end in any conditions, and Glenn once again delivered points and resilience. We now head into Oulton Park ready to give everything in the Showdown.”
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Next up: Oulton Park Showdown (October 3–5), as Nitrous Competitions Racing push forward in the fight for the 2025 Bennetts British Superbike Championship
