Following last weekend's pulsating races at Brands Hatch, there's just three weeks to go until the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship reaches a crucial part of the season at Lincolnshire's Cadwell Park, which hosts the Title Fighter decider on August Bank Holiday weekend (27-29 August).

Only the top six in the championship standings after Cadwell Park will be eligible to compete in the title Showdown that takes place over the final three rounds. Three riders have already made it through following the Brands Hatch event - Shane Byrne, John Hopkins and Tommy Hill. However, eight other riders are still in contention for the remaining three spots: Michael Laverty, Josh Brookes, reigning champion Ryuichi Kiyonari, Michael Rutter, Gary Mason, Jon Kirkham, Peter Hickman and Chris Walker.

The stakes will be higher than ever at Cadwell Park, particularly now it will feature a triple header of races (one on the Sunday and two on Bank Holiday Monday) following the postponement of Oulton Park's second race last month, leaving 75 points up for grabs.

Meanwhile, Byrne, Hopkins and Hill will be pushing hard to score top three places and earn Podium Credits that will give them a vital advantage when the three-round title Showdown commences at Donington Park in September.

MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship standings ahead of Cadwell Park:

Shane Byrne (HM Plant Honda) 255 (THROUGH TO SHOWDOWN)
John Hopkins (Samsung Crescent Racing Suzuki) 231 (THROUGH TO SHOWDOWN)
Tommy Hill (Swan Yamaha) 210 (THROUGH TO SHOWDOWN)
Michael Laverty (Swan Yamaha) 163
Josh Brookes (Relentless Suzuki by TAS) 146
Ryuichi Kiyonari (HM Plant Honda) 135

Michael Rutter (Rapid Solicitors-Bathams Ducati) 130
Gary Mason (MSS Colchester Kawasaki) 115
Jon Kirkham (Samsung Crescent Racing Suzuki) 112
Peter Hickman (Tyco Honda) 98