ROKiT OFF BMW F 900 R Cup: Burrell beats Coates as pair claim Heat poles

ROKiT OFF BMW F 900 R Cup: Burrell beats Coates as pair claim Heat poles

09 August 2025

Barry Burrell got the better of rival Nikki Coates this morning as he powered to the best lap in qualifying.

Burrell’s best lap of 1min 21.698s took him 0.152secs clear of Coates, who had dominated on Friday, to take Heat One pole as Coates secured the top spot for Heat Two.

Josh Corner was third fastest and will line up alongside Burrell, with James Bull rounding out the front row for the first heat, as Smith twins Kieran and Christian will start second and third in Heat Two.

ROKiT OFF BMW F 900 R Cup, Qualifying:

1.    Barry Burrell (Halliwell Jones Motorrad) 1min 21.698s
2.    Nikki Coates (LDC BMW by FPF Racing) +0.152s
3.    Josh Corner (Chasin the Racin) +0.247s
4.    Kieran Smith Bowker Motorrad/Bathams Racing) +0.486s
5.    James Bull (James Bull Racing) +0.500s

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