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Morgan Creasey uses EBC’s GPFAX pads and X-Series floating discs

Spalding-based motorcycle racer, Morgan Creasey, is currently competing BSB’s Pirelli Superstock Championship on his Honda CBR 1000 RR-R superbike.

Creasey’s motorcycle is fitted with EBC Brakes Racing’s GPFAX motorsport brake pads and X-Series floating brake discs for this year’s campaigns.

Following a successful stint at Kent’s Brands Hatch, Creasey next found himself at the high-speed Thruxton, where plenty of thrills and spills eventually resulted in more good results for the team.

Read how the weekend panned out in Morgan’s own words below…

Having never ridden Thruxton before, I knew it would be a challenge to quickly learn the track and get up to speed, but I was excited for it. Unfortunately, I made the weekend even more difficult for myself by breaking my foot at work less than a week before. Thankfully, I managed to get the swelling under control, and by the time free practice rolled around on Friday, I was ready to ride.”

Friday – FP1

“This session was all about learning the track and finding my rhythm. I focused on understanding the lines, braking markers, and flow of Thruxton rather than chasing outright pace. By the end of the session, I managed to put in a respectable lap of 1:21.312, giving me a solid foundation to build on.”

Friday – FP2

“With the track feeling more familiar, I pushed harder and concentrated on improving corner speed and braking points. The changes paid off, and I reduced my lap time to 1:20.169, heading into Saturday with growing confidence.”

Saturday – Qualifying

“I started the session on a scrubbed rear tyre for the first four laps, knowing how tough Thruxton is on tyres. After that, I came in for a fresh rear and went back out to push for a faster lap. Unfortunately, a quick shifter failure cut the session short, stopping me from pushing as hard as I’d have liked. I qualified P31 with a best lap of 1:20.253.

“Huge thanks to Alan Jackson, who stepped in after qualifying to check the bike. He managed to reset a fault that I thought might end my weekend, getting me back out for Race 1 that afternoon.”

Race 1

“Starting 31st, I got a great launch and made up positions by going around the outside into the first corner. I settled into a strong rhythm, making good overtakes to climb to P22. Unfortunately, a last-corner challenge didn’t go my way, four bikes into one chicane was never going to work. To avoid a collision, I took to the escape road, cutting the corner. As it was the final lap, I couldn’t give the place back, and a two-second penalty dropped me to P26. My best lap was a 1:20.146.”

Sunday – Race 2

“Starting 30th put me on the inside for Lap 1, so I couldn’t take advantage of the start like I did in Race 1. Another hot day made tyre choice important, and with budget limits I fitted a fresh rear but had to run a scrubbed front. Not ideal for 15 laps around Thruxton.

“I ran a solid race and made my way to P24. On Lap 13, I faced a near-identical situation at the chicane as in Race 1, cutting the course to avoid a collision. This time I conceded a place to avoid a penalty, but despite that, I was still handed a two-second penalty, dropping me to P29. My best lap was a 1:19.248.

“Despite the setbacks, I’m pleased with the progress made over the weekend, especially lowering my lap times and improving my pace on a track I’d never ridden before. A big thanks to Ray for the fitness plan I’ve begun. I’ll be sticking to it to improve my strength and endurance for Round 7 at Cadwell.

“Thank you to everyone who came to support me trackside, and to all my 2025 sponsors for your support this season. On to Cadwell!”

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GPFAX Pads

EBC’s GPFAX Sintered Race Brake Pads are for RACE ONLY useThis is a blend of brake pad that has higher friction and far better grip than any other brake product on the market.

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X-Series Floating Discs

Since their introduction, EBC’s ultra-lightweight floating motorcycle rotors have become one of the worlds best selling lightest and best performing discs available for all modern sport bikes.

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