The rider duo use EBC Brakes Racing’s brake pads on their Honda CBR1000RR-R bikes
The Dean Hipwell-owned Whitecliffe CDH Racing Team has been competing in the Bennetts British Superbikes Championship for the 2025 season, with both Luke Hedger and Jamie Davies piloting Honda CBR1000RR-R machines.
Both bikes are this year equipped with EBC Brakes Racing’s GPFAX sintered race brake pads on the front axle, and EPFA sintered performance pads on the rear.
We caught up with the team after the fifth round at Kent’s Brands Hatch circuit, where they had another successful weekend.
Read how it panned out in the team’s own words below…
“Round 5 of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship took place at Brands Hatch in Kent, England.
“On Friday afternoon, we went out on track at 1pm for our first session, and 4pm for Free Practice 2. After both of the two 40-minute sessions ran smoothly, both Luke and Jamie were happy with how the bikes felt ahead of the rest of the weekend coming up.
“The next morning, we were out early at 9am for a 10-minute FP3. Luke finished P14 and Jamie P21.
“Both of our Honda machines were out for Q1; Luke went out for six circulations, setting a best of 1:26.221 – just missing out on Q2! Jamie set seven laps – a 1:27.605 his fastest.”
“We started the first race of the weekend from 16th and 24th respectively. We had a dry track under us for Race 1. Following on from Luke’s point scoring streak, we hoped to gain a few more this weekend; he rode a great race to bring home another point in P15.
“Jamie finished 22nd; he was feeling very confident in the bike and happy with finishing the 20-lapper. We still had more to come!
“On Sunday morning, we headed out early for the warm-up session ahead of the two races later on in the afternoon.
“Due to Race 1’s lap times, Luke lined up 16th (1:26.605) and Jamie slotted in 23rd (1:28.107). This race was strong from both of our riders. On the #23 side of the garage, Luke scored his best finish this season, crossing the 12-lap sprint race in 13th after battling with Swann, Stacey and Mcconnell. On Jamie’s side of the garage, he took half a second off his best lap time and crossed the line P20; a brilliant race for both of our riders and a great setup for us headed into the final race.
“Luke started P14 and Jamie 21st for Race 3. Luke had another very strong race, fighting throughout the whole race for another point finish. He finished 14th – less than half a second off Mconnell.”
“A little unlucky on Jamie’s side as he pulled into the pit after a mechanical issue.”
“Overall, a very strong weekend from both of our riders. A haul of points added to the riders’ Championships, with both feeling confident and happy with how their bikes feel and the direction we are heading in. Roll on Thruxton!”
GPFAX Pads
GPFAX Sintered Race Brake Pads are for RACE ONLY use. This 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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