{"id":2027782,"date":"2026-07-04T19:50:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T16:50:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2027782"},"modified":"2026-07-04T19:50:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T16:50:25","slug":"bradley-ray-takes-first-2026-win-in-tough-snetterton-bsb-race-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2027782","title":{"rendered":"Bradley Ray takes first 2026 win in \u201ctough\u201d Snetterton BSB race one"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_64213-ray-3.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Bradley Ray takes first 2026 win in \u201ctough\u201d Snetterton BSB race one<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Bradley Ray picked up his first win of the season after being out in front as the red flag came out in the first BSB race at Snetterton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Lisa Lewis <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-07-04T20:50:25+01:00\">04 Jul 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_64213-ray-3.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_64213-ray-3.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_64213-ray-3.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_64213-ray-3.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_64213-ray-3.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_64213-ray-3.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_64213-ray-3.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_64213-ray-3.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_64213-ray-3.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Bradley Ray, BSB, 2026, Snetterton<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Ian Hopgood Photography<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Bradley Ray was back to winning ways, translating he record breaking qualifying pace to a race victory in BSB race one at Snetterton.<\/p>\n<p>The McAMS Yamaha rider arrives at the Norwich track with great pedigree, having won all three races at Snetterton last season, emulating the triple he pulled off in his 2022 title winning year.<\/p>\n<p>The number 28 did not have everything his way in race trim, followed by a group of five, becoming six with Scott Redding joining, as Max Cook sat directly behind applying pressure in the opening laps before his technical issue took him out of the race.<\/p>\n<p>Ray, speaking to British Superbikes after the race, told of the pressure from his rivals, calling the pace and chase down as \u2018tough\u2019:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was tough. Got a good start and sort of tried to push early on in the first part of the race, but Max was keeping me really honest at the start.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Was setting reasonable lap times at the start, but I had plus zero and Max tried a few times into T1.<\/p>\n<p>I could see on the board I had \u2018G5\u2019 so I knew there was a group of us, battling &#8211; Max come through and set quite a good pace to be honest, but I could see, sort of, at some point, he dropped a couple of tenths a lap and that was my time to try and get back through, \u2018cause it\u2019s easy enough &#8211; It\u2019s easy to be second place and then with two laps be back in fifth, then it\u2019s hard to get back through.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-14339499feac461fecd72fb3feedda1c5c05d85a16184cd6d6593a78049693a1\">  2026 British Superbikes: Snetterton &#8211; Race Results (1)   2026 British Superbikes: Snetterton &#8211; Qualifying Results <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Once back in front, there was no let up, with Redding moving into the same group as the lead duo over the closing stages, taking over in applying the pressure after Cook\u2019s exit, as Ray explained:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo I tried to attack early. Get into a rhythm. I could see my board when I was pushing on more &#8211; my lap time was coming down, but my board was coming down as well &#8211; so I knew Scott had the dog in him and wanted to fight on that last lap.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ray was ready for the last lap battle, but it was not to be, with a second red flag for Christian Iddon\u2019s blow up denying the duo:<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-e45dacd2afad3e8d781cefa409ad23a9f6a08d0e01e62f30a575bf514f01b07b\">  2026 British Superbikes: Snetterton &#8211; Practice Results   Bradley Ray admits he \u201cdidn\u2019t have an answer\u201d to Scott Redding\u2019s pace in BSB Knockhill finale <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIt would have been a ding-dong, that\u2019s for sure. Super happy with the win for the boys. It was a tough race, but looking forward to tomorrow already.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ray is set to start the sprint tomorrow from second on the grid, with Redding ahead on pole position, and Cook completing the front row.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">2026<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">British Superbikes<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Bradley Ray<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Yamaha<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Scott Redding believes Kyle Ryde battle \u201csparked\u201d him to Snetterton BSB podium finish<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63031-redding-3-head-on.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63031-redding-3-head-on.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63031-redding-3-head-on.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63031-redding-3-head-on.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63031-redding-3-head-on.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63031-redding-3-head-on.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63031-redding-3-head-on.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63031-redding-3-head-on.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63031-redding-3-head-on.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"views-element-container block block-views-blockrelated-content-related-content-block\">\n<h3>More News<\/h3>\n<div class=\"grid-view grid-2 js-view-dom-id-f82e8077f21fe3fb201e9cdf4eb797b31ff26c116a6c2f47548773b72826e1f5\">\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> British Superbikes  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cWe have what it takes\u201d: Bradley Ray confident of Knockhill BSB potential<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1781778697\"> 18\/06\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/ih_bsb_donington-park_38258.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Bradley Ray, 2026 Donington Park BSB. Credit: Ian Hopgood Photography.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> British Superbikes  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Three third places \u201cthe maximum\u201d for Bradley Ray at Oulton Park BSB<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1778243803\"> 08\/05\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/ih_bsb_r1-oulton-park_25090.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Bradley Ray, 2026 Oulton Park BSB. 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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Ryan Vickers: Knockhill BSB \u201cproved\u201d Honda can run at front of BSB<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1782141907\"> 22\/06\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/vickers-kh.png?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/vickers-kh.png?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/vickers-kh.png?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> BSB  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Redding takes win after being \u201cfed up with being second\u201d at Knockhill BSB<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1782071625\"> 21\/06\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/ih_bsb_knockhill_52454-redding-throw.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/ih_bsb_knockhill_52454-redding-throw.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/ih_bsb_knockhill_52454-redding-throw.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> BSB  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Bradley Ray admits he \u201cdidn\u2019t have an answer\u201d to Scott Redding\u2019s pace in BSB Knockhill finale<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1782070987\"> 21\/06\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/ih_bsb_knockhill_46076-ray.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/ih_bsb_knockhill_46076-ray.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/ih_bsb_knockhill_46076-ray.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> BSB  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> Kyle Ryde \u201cknackered before I even got on the bike\u201d in final Knockhill BSB race<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1782070604\"> 21\/06\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/ih_bsb_knockhill_49731-ryde-ray-redding.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/ih_bsb_knockhill_49731-ryde-ray-redding.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/ih_bsb_knockhill_49731-ryde-ray-redding.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Bradley Ray picked up his first win of the season after being out in front as the red flag came out in the first BSB race at Snetterton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Bradley Ray was back to winning ways, translating he record breaking qualifying pace to a race victory in BSB race one at Snetterton.<\/p>\n<p>The McAMS Yamaha rider arrives at the Norwich track with great pedigree, having won all three races at Snetterton last season, emulating the triple he pulled off in his 2022 title winning year.<\/p>\n<p>The number 28 did not have everything his way in race trim, followed by a group of five, becoming six with Scott Redding joining, as Max Cook sat directly behind applying pressure in the opening laps before his technical issue took him out of the race.<\/p>\n<p>Ray, speaking to British Superbikes after the race, told of the pressure from his rivals, calling the pace and chase down as \u2018tough\u2019:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was tough. Got a good start and sort of tried to push early on in the first part of the race, but Max was keeping me really honest at the start.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Was setting reasonable lap times at the start, but I had plus zero and Max tried a few times into T1.<\/p>\n<p>I could see on the board I had \u2018G5\u2019 so I knew there was a group of us, battling &#8211; Max come through and set quite a good pace to be honest, but I could see, sort of, at some point, he dropped a couple of tenths a lap and that was my time to try and get back through, \u2018cause it\u2019s easy enough &#8211; It\u2019s easy to be second place and then with two laps be back in fifth, then it\u2019s hard to get back through.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-14339499feac461fecd72fb3feedda1c5c05d85a16184cd6d6593a78049693a1\">  2026 British Superbikes: Snetterton &#8211; Race Results (1)   2026 British Superbikes: Snetterton &#8211; Qualifying Results <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Once back in front, there was no let up, with Redding moving into the same group as the lead duo over the closing stages, taking over in applying the pressure after Cook\u2019s exit, as Ray explained:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo I tried to attack early. Get into a rhythm. I could see my board when I was pushing on more &#8211; my lap time was coming down, but my board was coming down as well &#8211; so I knew Scott had the dog in him and wanted to fight on that last lap.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ray was ready for the last lap battle, but it was not to be, with a second red flag for Christian Iddon\u2019s blow up denying the duo:<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-e45dacd2afad3e8d781cefa409ad23a9f6a08d0e01e62f30a575bf514f01b07b\">  2026 British Superbikes: Snetterton &#8211; Practice Results   Bradley Ray admits he \u201cdidn\u2019t have an answer\u201d to Scott Redding\u2019s pace in BSB Knockhill finale <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIt would have been a ding-dong, that\u2019s for sure. Super happy with the win for the boys. It was a tough race, but looking forward to tomorrow already.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ray is set to start the sprint tomorrow from second on the grid, with Redding ahead on pole position, and Cook completing the front row.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Bradley Ray was back to winning ways, translating he record breaking qualifying pace to a race victory in BSB race one at Snetterton.<\/p>\n<p>The McAMS Yamaha rider arrives at the Norwich track with great pedigree, having won all three races at Snetterton last season, emulating the triple he pulled off in his 2022 title winning year.<\/p>\n<p>The number 28 did not have everything his way in race trim, followed by a group of five, becoming six with Scott Redding joining, as Max Cook sat directly behind applying pressure in the opening laps before his technical issue took him out of the race.<\/p>\n<p>Ray, speaking to British Superbikes after the race, told of the pressure from his rivals, calling the pace and chase down as \u2018tough\u2019:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was tough. Got a good start and sort of tried to push early on in the first part of the race, but Max was keeping me really honest at the start.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Was setting reasonable lap times at the start, but I had plus zero and Max tried a few times into T1.<\/p>\n<p>I could see on the board I had \u2018G5\u2019 so I knew there was a group of us, battling &#8211; Max come through and set quite a good pace to be honest, but I could see, sort of, at some point, he dropped a couple of tenths a lap and that was my time to try and get back through, \u2018cause it\u2019s easy enough &#8211; It\u2019s easy to be second place and then with two laps be back in fifth, then it\u2019s hard to get back through.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-14339499feac461fecd72fb3feedda1c5c05d85a16184cd6d6593a78049693a1\">  2026 British Superbikes: Snetterton &#8211; Race Results (1)   2026 British Superbikes: Snetterton &#8211; Qualifying Results <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Once back in front, there was no let up, with Redding moving into the same group as the lead duo over the closing stages, taking over in applying the pressure after Cook\u2019s exit, as Ray explained:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo I tried to attack early. Get into a rhythm. I could see my board when I was pushing on more &#8211; my lap time was coming down, but my board was coming down as well &#8211; so I knew Scott had the dog in him and wanted to fight on that last lap.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ray was ready for the last lap battle, but it was not to be, with a second red flag for Christian Iddon\u2019s blow up denying the duo:<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-e45dacd2afad3e8d781cefa409ad23a9f6a08d0e01e62f30a575bf514f01b07b\">  2026 British Superbikes: Snetterton &#8211; Practice Results   Bradley Ray admits he \u201cdidn\u2019t have an answer\u201d to Scott Redding\u2019s pace in BSB Knockhill finale <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIt would have been a ding-dong, that\u2019s for sure. Super happy with the win for the boys. It was a tough race, but looking forward to tomorrow already.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ray is set to start the sprint tomorrow from second on the grid, with Redding ahead on pole position, and Cook completing the front row.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/bsb\/news\/1100250\/1\/bradley-ray-takes-first-2026-win-tough-snetterton-bsb-race-one&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_64213-ray-3.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Bradley Ray takes first 2026 win in \u201ctough\u201d Snetterton BSB race one Bradley Ray picked up his first win of the season after being out in front as the red flag came out in the first BSB race at Snetterton. 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