McConnell switches to Honda for Superstock assault

Australian Billy McConnell returns to the BSB paddock for 2022 aiming to go one better on last year’s runners-up position in the Pirelli National Superstock class.

Switching to Honda machinery for the coming challenge, McConnell teams up with newly formed C&L Fairburn Properties Jackson Racing Honda team for its debut season in the British Championship.

Formed by long-term sponsor Chris Fairburn, in partnership with the experienced Jackson Racing, the team will run a Honda Fireblade CBR1000RR-R, taking advantage of the Honda Racing National Superstock initiatives devised by Havier Beltran and the Louth-based squad.

McConnell has already been seen in action with an early shakedown test and a dominating victory at Silverstone in the No Limits 3-Hour Endurance race alongside FWR Ltd’s Bob Collins, ahead of next month’s official season start.

“It was an unusual winter but we’re now ready to race,” McConnell said of the announcement. “We couldn’t have put this project together without Chris Fairburn and all of my loyal sponsors along with the continued personal support from both Rich Energy and OMG Racing.” The latter two providing support with McConnells helmet and leathers for 2022.

“We’ve got work to do but I’m more motivated than ever to repay the faith and hard work that my incredible sponsors have shown me in putting this whole effort together.”