No Limits Racing rolled into Croft for the third round of the 2025 season, delivering a weekend packed with hard-fought battles and standout performances. With 22 races across the schedule — including a three-hour endurance epic — there was no shortage of drama as riders jostled for crucial championship points amid a weekend of ever-changing weather conditions.
The ACU Motul Endurance Champion was the highlight of the weekend once more, featuring 31 teams and some of the fastest riders in the country, including reigning BSB champion Kyle Ryde. It was a race filled with non-stop drama, with Whitelines MC's / Maselli not only securing the National 1000 win but also the overall victory after an astonishing 121 laps. The #26 team finished a lap ahead of Ryde, David Croan and Scott Kirkland, who claimed second, while Team DMR rounded out the overall podium. The Flying Guffy’z came out on top in Club 1000, while In the Doghouse Racing was victorious in National 600, and the Club 600 victory was sealed by Triple Threat Racing.
The Metzeler Newcomer 600s kicked off the weekend, but Saturday’s race was cut short by two red flags, with no official result being declared. Action resumed on Sunday as Luca Jennings bounced back to claim two victories at Croft. Simon Daniels and Karl Beresford also finished on the rostrum, while Jack Morgan was forced to settle for a single fourth-place finish. Meanwhile, Craig Makin made a clean sweep in Pre-Injection 600, with Steve Lester, Carl Vickers and Archie White sharing the podium spots across the round.
The Pirelli Super Series 600 enjoyed a fruitful visit to Croft, with James Alderson sprinting to the opening race victories of the weekend. Daniel Stamper responded on Sunday, winning the third and final race of the weekend in style as polesitter Adam Hartgrove and Aaron Silvester shared the podium throughout Round 3 as the title fight continues to heat up, setting the stage for an exciting remainder of 2025.
The intensity carried over to the Pirelli Super Series 1000 grid, which showcased three stunning races, with Max Lofthouse and Tommy Fielding going head-to-head. Lofthouse took two wins, while Fielding fought back in Race 2, earning his sole win of the weekend. Tom Norton and Ryan Dixon shared podium honours after holding firm to claim a hotly contested P3. All eyes remained on Kyle Ryde on Saturday, who charged to the overall and Premier 1000 victory in the opening race of the weekend. On Sunday, Scott Stone and Wilfrid Turner celebrated success in tricky conditions as Curtis Milburn and Michael Needham found their way to the podium.
The Next-Gen Sportbikes served up fierce competition at Croft, with Edmund Best experiencing a flawless weekend. Charlie Atkins and Jacob Stephen fought hard for the podium, while Louisa Bennie entered the spotlight with her first podium of the year in Race 2. Josh Froggatt dominated Supertwin proceedings as Phil Stewart, Harley Rushton, Jim Weatherald and John Coughlan were left to fight for the podium. Meanwhile, Daniel Good and Neil Connell pocketed Standard Twin honours, with podium appearances from Calum Wren, Polly Richardson, Tommy Phillips and Blake Didwell.
In the Cup 600 class, Kyle Jenkins and Aiden Goodings were victorious, with Jamie Richmond, Brandon Petty, Matthew Wood and Kieran Sembiante earning a valuable podium finish. Luke Stanley and Jacob Pilmer struck gold in the Streetbike Cup, while Paul Manning, Craig Sharman, Laurence Norrington-Parois and Thomas Drew were in the mix, fighting for the podium. At the same time, Chris Quested and Andy Ashcroft continued their fight in the Ducati Challenge, with action everywhere you looked.
The CB500s produced some of the closest battles of the weekend as Max Bartle and Scott Walker both stood on the top step, with Benjamin Round, James Cottenham and Declan Reeve enjoying their duel for the podium spots. Mike Edwards dominated the opening race in the CB500 Veteran class before Gary Wilson and Karl Freeth took one apiece on Sunday. Phil l’Anson dominated the CB500 Newcomer category, while Sam Hall completed the triple in the 400cc class.
Jon Harwood and James McLaren continued their epic scrap in the Cup 1000 class, with Harwood storming to P1 in the opening two races before McLaren responded on Sunday afternoon, winning by 8.840s. Paul Rogers and Paul Bowerbank traded P3 honours throughout the weekend, with plenty of fights elsewhere. Gareth Evans and Gavin Parry both bagged wins in Metzeler Newcomer 1000, with Anthony Snowball, David Croan and Adam Southwell also climbing to the podium. Meanwhile, Dean Turner wrapped up a dominant weekend at Croft, winning all three Old School 1k Trophy races and boosting his confidence ahead of the next round.
Round four of the season is quickly approaching, with the No Limits Racing paddock getting set for the first trip to Donington Park. Riders and teams will be treated to a six-hour-long endurance race, which is sure to add a further twist. Catch all the action on June 28/29 and find out more information on the No Limits Racing website: www.nolimitsracing.co.uk!