It is with great regret that we have to announce that the Team will not be undertaking the BMW contract to run a two man team in the superstocks. The deal was on the table and ready to be signed but it has taken time which prevented us from maximising what should have been a very attractive marketing/sponsorship opportunity.

Whilst we appreciate the support we have from our sponsors there was still a short fall that might have been filled during the season but it would have meant taking a risk. Co-ordit will not take sponsors and riders money with a risk of not fullfilling its commitments, so have unfortunatly decided to step back this year.

A huge thankyou to all the co-ordit team who have made racing such a pleasure over the last few years, together with the bsb paddock, race clubs, riders and marshals it has been emotional!

2010 is here and we are sorry for not being able to confirm things yet but a lot is happening which will place the co-ordit team as strong championship contenders. As soon as all the contracts have been agreed, the team line up and championships will be announced.

The 2010 season is starting to take shape with the first of our riders to put pen to paper. Richard Cooper has signed to compete again in the British Superstock championship which he finished 5th and top Yamaha rider.  Full details of our 2010 plans and manufacturer will be announced within the next 2 weeks.

What a fantastic year 2009 turned out to be with Team Co-ordit winning the Supersport Cup with Sam Lowes, Richard Cooper finishing 5th place in the superstock 1000 and Phil Bevan champion of both Open and Powerbike championships with the NGRRC.

Starting the year with a full squad of 3 riders in 3 bsb championships our main focus was with Richard Cooper on the all new Yamaha R1 in the superstock 1000 class. Leon Hunt was contracted to compete in the 600 stock but withdrew during the season with lack of funding and was replaced by Glenn Irwin then with Dave Hallett, who stepped down from supersport and eventually had to retire due to injuries. Bruce Wilson had a brief ride with us in the stock 1000 switching from the Astro team which was repeated later by Sam Lowes who completed the season in the co-ordit livery and ultimately gave us a championship win. Having Sam and his brother Alex in the team was real fun and captivated our phrase of professional fun.

The highlight of the year has got to be Mallory Park where we entered Richard Cooper in the main championship in the privateers cup on our 2007 Yamaha R1. Free practice results made the rest of the paddock sit up and take notice and qualifying saw Richard put the bike on the front row. Richard unfortunately was involved in a collision with Karl Harris at the first corner and crashed out which might have been a a good omen as shortly afterwards Josh Brookes caused a massive crash at the hairpin. Race 2 was in wet conditions and Cooperman made a break and led the race before torrential rain stopped the race with Richard dropping back to 5th place but winning the privateer class.

The whole team has worked relentlessly throughout the year especially as we have been attending both NGRRC and EMRA rounds in between the bsb dates to keep the riders on the pace and get a setup ahead of the bsb rounds. Club racing is where we are from and its where we made the foundations of the team so its great to be part and actively support the clubs with the Co-ordit Relay. Congratulations to Leon Jeacocks and Josh Day who now become the first winners of the co-ordit relay with Josh joining us as a co-ordit rider in the 2010 superstock 600 championship. Phil Bevan has been in supreme form and has truly deserved both Open and Powerbike championships together with the outright lap record at Pembrey and club record at Brands Hatch. Kevin Pepper our newcomer rider impressed the team with his continual improvement but unfortunately had a high side at Angelsey putting him out for the rest of the season.

A massive thank you to all the team, riders, sponsors, race officials and marshals that have helped make 2009 racing such a success for Co-ordit Performance.

by steve gough

The co-ordit team enjoyed a fantastic weekend at Darley Moor where Richard Cooper was out to keep hold of the stars trophy and break the lap record held by Peter Hickman. Practise went well and set the theme for the weekend as Cooperman showed his pace by putting a time in below the lap record. John McGuiness crashed out during the practise session breaking his right hand and damaging the Padgett superbike, so after being released from hospital John returned to the track to commentate on the main races and watch Richard smash the lap record at 53.45 setting a new average speed of over 100mph! Our thanks goes out to all the organisers,staff and marshalls at Darley Moor for putting on a well run show which was justified by the massive crowd that turned out in the sunshine.

As part of the weekend Richard rode the new BMW S1000RR in some demonstration laps on the saturday and sunday. The bike is due to be released in November so pop in to your nearest dealer for further information.

The Team will now prepare for the last round of the British Superstock championship to be held at Oulton park 11th October where Richard needs be on the podium to finish third or maybe even second in the championship.

credit Steve Gough

The co-ordit team was back in the British Superbikes once again with Richard Cooper on the Co-ordit Performance Yamaha R1 superbike to contest in the Cup championship as we did at Mallory earlier on in the year with a front row start. Having qualified on the 4th row and top cup rider it was all to do in the race as the times between all the riders laps where very close. A good start was cancelled out as Walker made contact on the second corner to push Richard wide losing 5 places. Richard was now back in the mix of the cup contenders and just missed out on a podium finishing 4th.

credit Steve Gough

The best was saved to last as it was decided to withdraw Richard from the second superbike race to concentrate on the superstock championship and getting the third place back from McGuiness. The superstock races have proved to be the best racing for the spectators all year and this one went the same way. There was obviously no team orders with the Padgett riders of Brogan and Mcguiness as they battled for first position in a leading pack of 4 with Adam Jenkinson and Cooper hard on their heels waiting to pounce. It was a mistake by Brogan running into the back of McGuiness and crashing out that allowed Jenkinson and Cooper through. Jenkinson made off and it was down to Cooper and McGuiness for the remaining podium places. Cooper rode the wheels off the Yamaha but the pace of the honda gave McGuiness the edge to get the second place ahead of Cooper across the line. Another well deserved podium for Richard and the second and third positions of the championship will now be decided at the last round at Oulton Park.

The first year of the co-ordit relay has seen two up and coming riders gain a helping hand in their prospective racing careers.

Leon Jeacock won the EMRA first stage of the relay and is rewarded with a years free entry in the 2010 NGRRC 600 club championship.

Josh Day has won the NGRRC 600 championship second stage of the relay and becomes a Co-ordit rider for 2010 competing in the junior 600 superstock championship. Josh’s reward is an entry paid season on a co-ordit 600 race prepared bike with the guidance of team owner Pete Bradshaw and the full backing of the co-ordit racing team. Josh has already competed in the bsb class this year but with the backing of the co-ordit team can make a strong challenge for the 2010 title.

Co-ordit Performance will be out again on the superbike to compete in the Mirror.co.uk Cup championship this weekend at the 11th round of the BSB championship at Silverstone race circuit. Richard Cooper who last time out at Mallory Park set the team alight by putting the bike on the front row and led the race for 3 laps before finishing in 5th place. The orders are ’same again’ as we focus on getting the Cup podium top spot and also mixing it up amongst the factory teams. It will be a busy time for RC as he still has the job of getting back 3rd place in the superstock 1000 championship. Sam Lowes will be away on WSS duty but will return to take the BSS cup championship at the last round held at Oulton Park.

Sam Lowes made an impressive start with the team by winning the supersport cup race and finishing 6th overall in the championship. It was Sam’s first time out with Co-ordit and team owner Pete Bradshaw is looking forward to more team awards with 3 rounds remaining.

The team took part in the CJ Riders charity cycle race held on the sunday evening in 118 118 outfits to great effect raising over £200

Sam Lowes will contest the remainder of the 2009 season starting this weekend at Cadwell Park with Team Co-ordit onboard his Honda in full Co-ordit 118 livery. Sam with the full support of the Co-ordit team is focused on maintaining his winning form in the BSS cup championship which he presently leads by eight points, this will enable him to also concentrate on the exciting opportunities offered in the World Superbikes paddock where his brother Alex currently races in. Pete Bradshaw commented “It’s great to have such a young talented rider with us for the rest of the season, Sam’s a great lad to have around (or is it Alex sometimes?) and it is a compliment to the whole team that riders of his ability are turning to Co-ordit. Our aim will be to ensure that he finishes the season on a high with the championship.” Sam will take the 118 number vacated by Dave Hallett who has swapped from his seaton supersport bike to race the co-ordit R6 in the Superstock championship.