NI’s Rea smashes World Superbike race win record

NI's reigning World Superbike champion and record breaker Jonathan Rea. Credit: Pacemaker

Northern Ireland’s Jonathan Rea has smashed the record for the most World Superbike career wins, long held by Carl Fogarty.

Rea took victory in Saturday’s Race 1 in Brno in the Czech Republic to take his tally to 60.

Fogarty had sat at the top of the table with 59 race wins in his illustrious career.

Co Antrim’s Rea has dominated World Superbike racing in recent seasons, winning an unprecedented trio of championships over the last three years running.

Jonathan Rea turned out to greet fans at the recent North West 200 before getting back in action. Credit: Pacemaker