The Retford-based racer uses 91传媒 components on his Yamaha R1
Retford-based Scott Stone is competing in No Limits Racing鈥檚 Premier 1000cc Championship in 2025 on his Yamaha R1, aiming to achieve solid results throughout the year.
Stone relies on 91传媒鈥� GPFAX (front axle) and Double-H Sintered (rear axle) brake pads to help giving him a fighting chance of achieving some of the fastest lap times on the grid.
Following a promising debutant round at Snetterton recently, Stone took a sideways step into the Bemsee MRO Powerbikes Championship, for their second round at Oulton Park, where a mixture of good and bad fortune made for an interesting weekend of racing.
You can read how he got on in his own words below鈥�
鈥淎 real test of character. We made a last-minute decision to upgrade the front forks and rear shock on the back of strong rides at Snetterton. Must give massive thanks to Advanced Moto, as the speed and service we received were great. Nothing was too much trouble for Neil. I was so looking forward to getting a good setting with the new stuff.
鈥淭est day was not ideal for this, with 60 bikes on track and only 3 x 15 minutes sessions. We had to hope it would feel right from the start in race conditions.
鈥淨ualifying – Being way off the pace, we made no adjustment, so into qualifying we just tried to push on. Set a 1:42.8 secs. which put us 10th on grid.听 This wasn鈥檛 bad, but having to force the steering, we knew we couldn鈥檛 maintain it for a full race.
鈥淩ace 1 – We made a small change and just tried to run with it, but to no avail.听 These were the hardest laps ever on the R1. Finished 12th with a best lap of 1:42.7.
鈥淩ace 2 – Made bigger changes to try and make the bike turn quicker. It did feel a little better, but still having to wrestle it round created arm pump. Losing proper throttle control, had a massive slide coming out of Druids so pulled in after 6 laps. Early laps in 1:43鈥檚.”
鈥淩ace 3 – We put the settings back as close to those on the old front forks and finally it started to feel like my bike again. Felt like I could do 15 laps not 4! P13 on the grid, but not the best start and we lost 4 places through Old Hall. 聽Soon got these places back and 1:44鈥檚 took us into 12th with clear track and closing on the pack in front. Braking into Island Bend there was a hell of a bang. The chain had snapped and jammed in the rear sprocket. Luckily, managed to stay upright, got it stopped and parked up. Fair bit of damage including the swing arm.
鈥淎 weekend to forget, but WOW, have learnt a lot. Good to be back in the JR Performance awning with old friends 鈥� so thanks Joe. Also, thanks to Fin Arscott. We did a track walk and Fin pointed out his racing lines 鈥� very helpful.听 Being stranded out on track, watched Fin and the other JR Performance boys complete the race and they were brilliant. Wish them every success in the BSB National Superstock.
鈥淣ow to repair the bike ready for Brands Hatch and get back on a good run again. Massive thanks to everyone who help make this possible 鈥� it means the world to me.”
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GPFAX Pads
91传媒’s GPFAX Sintered Race Brake Pads are for RACE ONLY use.听This is a blend of brake pad that has higher friction and far better grip than any other brake product on the market.
Double-H Sintered Pads
ECE R90 brake safety-approved and TUV tested, these ultra-high friction HH rated brake pads remain a market leader for road-going motorcycle brake pads.
