BSB: ACU applaud Sykes after Oulton triumph.

last weekend. The Rizla Suzuki rider scored his maiden win at the Lancashire circuit from third on the grid before following that up with a second victory later in the day. One of the original ACU Road Race Academy riders, Tom has risen through the ranks since 2000 when he was aged 14. from 125GP with New Era Club to Junior Superstock, where he was runner-up in 2002, to British Supersport, Sykes has plenty of experience under his belt for a 22-year-old. Stepping up to British Superbieks in 2007, Sykes collected the Rookie of the Year Award with Stobart Motorsport Honda after finishing sixth overall in the standings. Now up to third in the championship with Suzuki, Luscombe was proud to see one of his protégés progressing. “It is very rewarding seeing an ACU Academy rider progress through the various Championships and onto a... [read full story]