2025 Season Review: Kam Dixon’s Year of Challenge, Change and Character

The 2025 Pirelli National Superstock Championship proved to be one of the most demanding seasons of Kam Dixon’s racing career. From overcoming injury setbacks to switching machinery mid-year, it was a campaign that tested every ounce of determination, yet showed just how resilient and capable Kam continues to be as one of the sport’s rising young talents.

It wasn’t a straightforward year, but there was no shortage of progress, lessons learned, and moments that showed what might be possible heading into 2026.

The season began at Oulton Park in early May under bright skies and high hopes, but Kam’s opening round quickly turned into a test of physical endurance. Still recovering from a knee injury sustained during pre-season, he spent practice and qualifying sessions simply trying to rebuild confidence on the bike. Despite pushing through the discomfort, the pain intensified, and after discussions with his crew, the decision was made to withdraw from the race.

The weekend was also marked by deep sadness. A tragic incident in the British Supersport race claimed the lives of riders Shane Richardson and Owen Jenner, a long-term friend and paddock companion of Kam’s. Thoughts and best wishes remain with Tom Tunstall, who continues his recovery after the incident. It was a sombre start to the season and a reminder of the risks every rider accepts when they line up on the grid.

It was a difficult opening to the year, but Kam’s choice to prioritise recovery showed maturity and composure, setting the tone for a season built around perseverance.

The next round at Donington Park carried a sense of renewal, but it was also an emotional weekend for everyone in the paddock. The entire British Superbike community came together to pay tribute to Owen Jenner and Shane Richardson, whose tragic passing at Oulton Park had deeply affected riders, teams, and fans alike. Kam, who had been close friends with Owen for several years, joined the wider racing family in honouring their memory before the weekend’s racing began.

With his knee improving, Kam worked through the sessions steadily, improving from fifteenth in Friday’s opener to twelfth in the afternoon. Qualifying left him mid-pack, and Sunday’s race saw him run wide into the gravel on lap one, dropping to the back before fighting his way home in twenty-sixth.

The result mattered less than the miles. This was about regaining strength, rhythm, and confidence while riding in memory of friends and fellow racers gone far too soon.

In Front of the World

The third round brought a very different kind of stage. Silverstone hosted the British Grand Prix, and for Kam and the Superstock grid, it was a weekend under the global spotlight. The MotoGP paddock, the crowds, and the sheer scale of the event created an unforgettable atmosphere.

With his Free Practice session not starting until the early evening, Kam had to quickly adjust to both the long straights of Silverstone and the unusual schedule. He finished eighteenth in FP1 and improved to fourteenth in qualifying with a best time of 2:08.774. Both races saw him bring the Yamaha R1 home in seventeenth, showing consistency and calmness on one of the fastest, most exposed tracks in the country.

It was a steady performance and another small step forward, building fitness, knowledge, and experience.

Home Comforts at Snetterton

Snetterton marked Kam’s home round, as well as the local event for title sponsor Tinkler’s Motorcycles. With family, friends, and familiar faces lining the fences, there was an extra spark in his approach.

After finishing inside the top fifteen in both Friday sessions, Kam qualified tenth, agonisingly close to the third row at just 0.003 seconds off ninth. The race was red-flagged and restarted, with Kam holding his own in a fierce midfield battle before crossing the line twelfth to claim his first points of the year.

“We had a much better weekend at Snetterton and made real progress with the bike. It felt like everything started to click.”

It wasn’t just about the points. This was the round where Kam’s season began to gather real momentum.

Breakthrough in Scotland

Knockhill is never easy. Short, intense, and unpredictable, that weekend it threw everything at the field. Wet sessions, changeable skies, and temperatures barely scraping double digits turned the circuit into a test of nerve.

Kam was the only Yamaha rider in the Superstock field, but he thrived in the chaos. He finished both Friday sessions inside the top ten, qualified eighth in the dry, and produced his best-ever result in the class with seventh place in Race One after an 18-lap scrap. He backed that up with eleventh in a soaking wet Race Two, scoring seventeen points across the weekend and jumping from twenty-second to fifteenth in the standings.

“It was my best result in Superstock so far, and it didn’t come easy. I fought all the way to the last corner. The bike felt great, and we’re showing what we can do when everything comes together,” Kam said.

It was the breakthrough weekend he had been working towards all year, a sign of what was possible when everything aligned.

New Bike, New Momentum

By the time the championship reached Brands Hatch in July, change was in the air. Kam made the bold decision to part ways with his Yamaha R1 and switch to the Honda Fireblade CBR1000RR for the remainder of the season. It was a big move, both technically and mentally, and one that required a complete reset.

He spent Friday getting to grips with the new machine, qualifying thirteenth before finishing thirteenth again in Race One. On Sunday, he went one better, finishing ninth after running inside the top six for much of the race.

“All in all, it was a positive first race weekend on the Honda. After just a handful of laps, I completed a full race distance and scored points, so as a team we can be happy with how quickly I’ve adapted,” Kam said afterwards.

It was a promising start on unfamiliar machinery and laid the foundations for stronger results to come.

Thruxton Heat and Hard Graft

Thruxton is always a challenge, famous for its high speeds and even higher tyre wear, and that July weekend was no exception. With track temperatures exceeding forty degrees, every rider had to carefully manage grip and race pace.

Kam handled the conditions well, finishing twelfth in Race One and then improving to tenth in Race Two, securing another double-points weekend and continuing his strong run on the new Fireblade.

“Our progress was huge this weekend. My race pace was much better, and I finished at the front of my group. We were just a session behind on setup, but the steps we made were big.”

By this point, Kam had become a regular fixture in the points and was edging closer to the top ten in the championship.

The Party in the Park

Cadwell Park, the famous “party in the park”, is one of the most demanding circuits on the calendar, and this year it demanded even more from Kam. Feeling unwell all weekend, he fought through practice and qualifying to secure tenth on the grid.

Race day was a test of determination. Despite feeling exhausted and struggling for energy, Kam brought the bike home in tenth place, adding more points to his tally and showing true grit.

It wasn’t a weekend of fireworks, but it summed up Kam’s attitude perfectly: never giving in, no matter how tough the circumstances.

Donington Return and More Progress

Back at Donington Park for September’s Rock Oil Round, Kam continued to show consistency and calmness. He qualified fifth, narrowly missing out on a front-row start, and converted that into seventh in Race One after an intense battle with experienced rivals.

Race Two brought another top-ten finish, further underlining his growth on the Honda and his increasing presence as a solid, reliable points-scorer.

A Glimpse of the Big Stage

Between Superstock rounds came a major opportunity. Kam was called up by McAMS Racing by Mar-Train Yamaha to make his Bennetts British Superbike debut at Oulton Park, stepping in for the injured Danny Kent.

It was a dream chance, but it came in nightmare weather. Storm Amy battered the Cheshire circuit with torrential rain, making the conditions treacherous. Kam suffered two crashes in Free Practice, and the team made the difficult decision to withdraw for safety reasons.

“It’s a bitter pill to swallow, but I gave it everything. The weather made it near-impossible to learn the bike properly, but I’m still grateful for the opportunity.”

It was a tough lesson in how unpredictable racing can be, but also an invaluable taste of the premier class.

Season Finale at Brands Hatch

The championship finale at Brands Hatch marked the end of a long, emotional, and hard-fought season. Kam entered the weekend twelfth in the standings, just fourteen points away from a place in the top ten.

Friday’s practice sessions went steadily, with consistent laps in dry but cloudy conditions. Qualifying saw him sixteenth on the grid for Race One, where he finished just outside the points in sixteenth place. Race Two was cut short by a red flag, and disappointingly, Kam was forced to withdraw before Sunday’s final race due to lingering pain from his Oulton Park crashes.

“Not how I wanted to end my season. I was still suffering from my crashes last week, and the pain was too much to fight through. I’m gutted not to finish, but proud of the work the team put in this year.”

It wasn’t the ending anyone wanted, but the effort, attitude, and professionalism remained intact to the very last day. Kam finished sixteenth in the final championship standings with sixty-six points.

Reflecting on 2025...

Speaking at the end of the season, Kam shared his honest reflections on what has been one of the most testing years of his career.

“Overall, it was a tricky season for me. Starting off on one machine and finishing it on another is definitely harder than it looks. I didn’t achieve what I thought I could, which is frustrating, but I’ve learned a lot.

I’d like to say a huge thank you to the OMG Nitrous Competitions team, who have supported me throughout this season. Without them, I definitely wouldn’t have done half as well as I did. Paul, Will, Barry and Gian have been pivotal in making this season what it was.

It’s been a year of ups and downs, but that’s racing. We’ll take everything from 2025 and use it to come back stronger. Let’s see what the future holds.”

Thank You to Sponsors and Supporters

Kam wishes to extend his heartfelt thanks to all of his sponsors and supporters who made the 2025 season possible. Their continued backing, encouragement, and belief have been invaluable throughout a year of change and progress.

Tinkler’s Motorcycles | Fireworks Fire Protection | Agilita Digital | CF Motorsport | GB Racing | Generation Bodyworx | IDC Building Contractors | SSL Landscape Contractors | KSM Driving Tuition | Malcolm Rathmell Sport | NRC Business Management Services | Onesevenone Airbrush | PCR Performance | Rock Oil | Sublime Designs | Thomson’s Scrap Metals | Trefurn | Uggly & Co | Wilby Jones | Wayne Bardell | Geoff Brown | Carol Holden | Neil Leigh | Sheila Dean

Kam also gives special thanks to his dad, Jonty Dixon, along with his trusted mechanics Tom Hodges and Michael Lake, whose tireless effort, commitment, and friendship have been the backbone of every race weekend.

As the 2025 season draws to a close, Kam is already looking ahead to next year. If you’re interested in joining the journey and becoming a sponsor or partner for the 2026 season, please get in touch.