ROKiT OFF BMW F 900 R Cup: Coates and Burrell secure Heat poles

ROKiT OFF BMW F 900 R Cup: Coates and Burrell secure Heat poles

17 July 2026

It was business as usual in this evening’s qualifying session ahead of tomorrow’s heats as Nikki Coates and Barry Burrell claimed a pole apiece.

But after Burrell led free practice earlier today, it was Coates who took charge to lead qualifying by 0.084secs over his rival, with a 1min 34.099s lap.

Bobby Varey was third quickest and will line up alongside Coates in Heat One as Josh Corner secured third on the grid for Heat One with a late lap to end the session fifth.

Guest rider Bjorn Estment enjoyed another strong session to finish fourth, banking second on the grid next to Burrell for Heat Two and he will be joined on the front row by Christian Smith who was sixth.

ROKiT OFF BMW F 900 R Cup, qualifying:

1.    Nikki Coates (LDC BMW by Frimley Pits Racing) 1min 34.099s
2.    Barry Burrell (Halliwell Jones) +0.084s
3.    Bobby Varey (Bobby Varey Racing) +0.546s
4.    Bjorn Estment (Bru Squad Moto) +0.587s
5.    Josh Corner (Chasin the Racin Podcast) +0.794s
6.    Christian Smith (SCH Motoprep by Bathams) +0.850s

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