The BSB racer uses EBC braking components on his fleet of race bikes
Northern Ireland-based Andrew Smyth of the Andrew Smyth Racing outfit has successfully competed in BSB’s Superstock 600 series for the last few years.
Usually riding on a Kawasaki ZX6R 600cc superbike in this championship, Smyth was recently loaned the Parker Car Transport Yamaha R6 race bike for the highly anticipated Sunflower Trophy weekend at Bishopscourt Circuit in County Down, Northern Ireland. Both bikes are equipped with EBC Brakes Racing’s GPFAX sintered motorsport brake pads (up front) and HH sintered brake pads (on the rear), as well as X-Series floating discs.
You can read how he got in at this popular guest event in his own words below.
“What a weekend on board the Parker Car Transport R6 Yamaha!
“Starting Friday with two wet qualifying sessions in both Supersport and Superbike classes, I was able to qualify in 8th place for the Supersport class and 19th place in the Superbike class on the R6!
“In Supersport race one, I secured 8th place. Superbike race one: I crossed the line in 12th place, being the 2nd Supersport bike across the line.
“Saturday morning began with a damp track for morning warm-up, but conditions soon improved for the day’s racing ahead.
“Superbike race 2: I finished 13th place and the 1st Supersport across the line. Supersport race 2: I crossed the line to take 8th place.”
“In the Sunflower Trophy race, I finished in 14th place across the line, and 3rd Supersport bike.
“Superbike race 3 was a DNS as I planned to put my full concentration into Supersport race 3.
“Supersport race 3: I brought the Parker car transport R6 home in 6th place; I also placed my personal best lap time at Bishopscourt.
“A massive thank you to Gerry from Parker Car Transport for giving me the opportunity to race his Yamaha R6 this weekend! And a massive thank you to the whole team for their effort, time and craic over the weekend. It was great to have Owen Jenner as a team mate this weekend.
“Finishing 4th in the Supersport Championship, this year I am pleased with how the season went on board the Kawasaki & R6 for the last race meeting. Now to improve for 2025.
“Thank you to my loyal sponsors this year for keeping the wheels turning all season. Without your help and support I wouldn’t be where I am today and I am very grateful.”
Pic Credits: David Doherty, Outline Imagery & Jim McGann
GPFAX Pads
EBC’s GPFAX Sintered Race Brake Pads are for RACE ONLY use. This is a blend of brake pad that has higher friction and far better grip than any other brake product on the market.
X-Series Floating Discs
Since their introduction, EBC’s ultra-lightweight floating motorcycle rotors have become one of the worlds best selling lightest and best performing discs available for all modern sport bikes.
