McAMS Racing have confirmed a line-up change for the penultimate round of the 2025 Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Oulton Park, as Superstock 1000 rider Kam Dixon makes his Bennetts BSB debut in place of Danny Kent, who fractured his right hand during a recent round at Donington Park.

Although Kent made a successful comeback at TT Circuit Assen less than two weeks ago, achieving a podium finish in the weekend’s opening race, medical advice has ruled him out of the upcoming meeting, shifting the focus towards making a full recovery ahead of the season finale at Brands Hatch.

Making his first appearance in the premier class of the domestic paddock this weekend, replacement rider, Dixon, is no stranger to Yamaha machinery – riding the R3 in the Thundersport championship in 2019.

In 2023, he contested the Junior Superstock Championship aboard the renowned R6 – a chapter of his career that tested resilience and strengthened his determination for a step up in 2024.

Moving up to the Pirelli National Superstock Championship on the Yamaha R1 with Tinklers Motorcycles, Kam quickly adapted to the bigger bike and more competitive field, delivering consistent points finishes, including several top 10 results, and ending the year as the highest-placed Yamaha rider in the standings.

For 2025, the racing prospect returned to R1 machinery with Tinklers Motorcycles, achieving two best results of seventh at Knockhill and Donington Park.

Heading into the weekend at Oulton Park, Dixon is excited to relish the opportunity to learn and adapt to the amplified characteristics of the McAMS-branded R1 superbike.

Kam Dixon
McAMS Racing, Rider
“First of all, I want to wish Danny a speedy recovery after his injury at Donington Park – it’s never easy to see a rider sidelined. I’m really excited to be making my BSB debut at Oulton Park and can’t thank Tim and Sonya enough for the opportunity to race the Yamaha R1 Superbike. I’ve really enjoyed my time on the R1 in Superstock 1000, so stepping up this weekend will be a big adjustment but also a fantastic learning experience. I’m looking forward to working with the team and making the most of this opportunity.”

Danny Kent
McAMS Racing, Rider
“I’m gutted to be missing Oulton Park this weekend, especially with the momentum we’ve been building through the second half of the season. It’s a circuit where we’ve been strong before, and I was really looking forward to showing what we could do. Right now, though, getting fully fit must be the priority. I’ll be working hard on my recovery to make sure I’m ready for Brands Hatch at the end of October. A huge thanks to McAMS Racing for their support, and I want to wish Kam the very best for his debut this weekend.”

Tim Martin
McAMS Racing, Team Owner
“It’s a real shame to be without Danny this weekend, but following the medical advice, it’s the right decision for him to focus on rest and recovery. In the meantime, we’re looking forward to seeing what Kam can do on the Yamaha R1 Superbike. He’s already shown his talent on the R1 in Superstock 1000, and with the team behind him, we’re confident he can make a strong transition into the premier class. Stepping in for just one round is never easy, so there’s no pressure on Kam to deliver big results. This weekend is about giving him the chance to experience the Superbike and helping him get the most from the opportunity. We’re excited to see how he adapts and to put together a positive, productive weekend as a team.”