Shane Byrne (motorcyclist)

Shane 'Shakey' Byrne
Byrne at Oulton Park British Superbikes in 2013
NationalityBritish
Born (1976-12-10) 10 December 1976 (age 47)
Lambeth, London
Bike number67
Websiteshakey.com
Motorcycle racing career statistics
MotoGP World Championship
Active years2004-2005
ManufacturersAprilia, Proton-KTM, Honda
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
20 0 0 0 0 24
Superbike World Championship
Active years2002–2003, 2009–2010
ManufacturersDucati
Championships0
2010 championship position10th (169 pts) BSB
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
54 2 3 0 1 395
British Superbike Championship
Active years1999–2003,2006–2008,2011–present
Championships6 (2003, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017)
2016 championship position1st (669 pts)
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
356 85 187 0 0 0

Shane Byrne (born 10 December 1976),[1] often known as Shakey, is a British professional motorcycle road racer. He is a six-time champion of the British Superbike Championship (2003,[2] 2008,[3] 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2017), the only man in the history of the series to win six titles. He has also been a race winner in the Superbike World Championship[4] and has competed in MotoGP.[5] Byrne's significant controversy is a video from 2013 which shows him celebrating his victory by shaking a bottle of champagne and then aiming a spray up the podium model's skirt. Byrne made a public apology in 2021 on Instagram.[6]

The oldest rider competing in the 2018 British Superbike series,[7] Byrne suffered serious injuries involving multiple fractures to his upper body after crashing during a test at Snetterton Circuit in May when placed third in the championship.[8] He was successfully treated at Norwich University Hospital and confirmed the extent of his injuries via social media.[9]

Byrne announced via social media on 24 July 2018 that the metal cage attached to his skull supporting his head and neck via his shoulders had been removed in favour of a neck-brace collar, but there was still many more months of recovery anticipated due to poor growth of new bone.[10][11]

Prior to motorcycle racing Byrne was a London Underground worker.[12] After racing he worked as a motorcycle race commentator for Eurosport television from 2019, and is also a manager and mentor to racer Bradley Ray.[13][14]

  1. ^ "shakey.com". Retrieved 10 December 2014.
  2. ^ "Shane Byrne in demand from MonsterMob owner Bird". Sport Network. Durham Associates Group. 16 January 2005. Retrieved 11 August 2010.
  3. ^ Martin, Jimmy (10 November 2008). "2008 British Superbike Season Review". motorbikesport.co.uk. Motorbike Sport. Retrieved 11 August 2010.
  4. ^ Korfhage, Brian (27 July 2003). "2003 WSB Brands Hatch Results". Motorcycle USA. Motorcycle USA, LLC. Retrieved 11 August 2010.
  5. ^ Moakes, Dan (15 November 2003). "'Shakey' Byrne moves into MotoGP with Aprilia". Sport Network. Durham Associates Group. Retrieved 11 August 2010.
  6. ^ Superbike champ Shane Byrne apologises over podium video shame www.kentonline, 3 April 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2024
  7. ^ Superbikes: Shane "Shakey" Byrne targets seventh British title London News Online, 30 March 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018
  8. ^ Shane Byrne: British Superbike champion 'broke ribs, neck and back' in crash BBC Sport, 26 May 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  9. ^ Shakey starts long path to recovery Kent Online, 26 May 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018
  10. ^ "BSB: Byrne recovery takes step forward". Motor Cycle News. 24 July 2018. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  11. ^ 'So good to have a shower' – Shane 'Shakey' Byrne's relief as halo removed Eurosport, 24 July 2018. Retrieved 15 August 2018
  12. ^ Interview with Shane Byrne crash.net, 19 February 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2022
  13. ^ Why Bradley Ray almost stepped away from racing bennetts.co.uk, 28 September 2022. Retrieved 1 December 2022
  14. ^ Irwin in frame for shock PBM return bikesportnews.com, 15 October 2022. Retrieved 1 December 2022