Glenn Irwin is looking to overhaul his Bennetts British Superbike Championship rivals at Snetterton this weekend as the BeerMonster Ducati rider bids to add to his winning tally in Norfolk.
Irwin has won four times already this season with a further four podium finishes and trails championship leader Tommy Bridewell by just 11 points. After a double win at Knockhill, Irwin is eager to continue his momentum as he continues a different approach with his preparations this season.
Irwin said: “I have had a nice and relaxed break in Tenerife with my family since Knockhill and it was nice to switch off for a bit after a busy start to the year from when I first threw my leg over the BeerMonster Ducati to where I am now. From then it has been a steady progression and with the new bike for me and slightly newer for the team too. We are on this great journey and it just keeps getting better and better.
“Knockhill was the last race we had and to come away with two out of three wins, at a track I have always enjoyed but haven’t always had results there for one reason or another, was good. It would have been nice to do the treble and it gave me the opportunity to bounce back in race three to show everyone the work that I am doing behind the scenes, how tough I feel mentally. There have been some shots fired as such; in lets call it friendly fire because I have the upmost respect and as racers we get on so well, but it was a statement being made by me and I think there are more statements to be made at Snetterton.
“I am really enjoying my riding and feel that I have always had the talent, I feel that I have always had the work ethic in terms of training, but now to have the package which is clear to see. Perhaps more discipline throughout my whole life, throughout family and racing and this is a huge part of the success we are seeing every weekend and abundance of gratitude and I want to continue this journey this way. I am breaking it down two rounds at a time, so if we break down Snetterton and Brands Hatch, I think it is fair to say that we are targeting the top step and continuing this good momentum in this good way and the work will never stop.”