British Superbikes is arguably the most competitive domestic championship in the world, drawing big names from all over the globe to its grids. But it’s also a proven foundry for up-and-coming, homegrown talent. From Johnny Rea to Leon Haslam, Sam Lowes to Jake Dixon… they’ve all served time in the UK series, crafting the class they’ve needed to win big on the world scene. Such riders are now household names, proven and revered by fans and manufacturers alike, but no one’s time is infinite. Motorcycle racing is generational and the next wave of talent is quietly but confidently honing its skills, climbing the ladder and aiming for that next step along the road – riders such as British Superbikes 2021 Junior Superstock champion Jack Nixon, who now finds himself diving headfirst into a new chapter in his racing career, tackling the Superstock 1000 championship with a well-known team in the superbike scene, FHO Racing.
But before we get into the guts of his 2022 season, it would probably do no harm to reflect on his path so far. The 20-year-old from Kent was never short of a mentor growing up. His dad, Bryan Nixon,
