Jason O’Halloran Ends BSB Career Early

Arguably the best British Superbike rider never to win the title, Jason O’Halloran has called time on his career in the British domestic championship.

Although the season is not over, as the final showdown round at Brands Hatch takes place next weekend, O’Halloran is set to undergo surgery to repair a right shoulder injury and will be forced to miss the final round of 2024.

O’Halloran said: “That’s a wrap on my 2024 season. I will undergo surgery to my right shoulder on Wednesday, injuries [were] sustained when I was unfortunately caught up in a crash at Donington.

“That’s not the way I wanted to end my season or my full time career in BSB. I want to thank you all for the huge amount of support I have had over the years.

“I fell in love with British Superbikes a long time ago and I’m glad I got to share a huge part of my life with you all. I have some exciting plans for 2025, which I will be able to share with you soon.”

O’Halloran came closest to winning the BSB title in 2020 when he finished second, before coming close again in 2021 while riding for the McAMS Yamaha team, finishing third on that occasion.

O’Halloran has not enjoyed the same success in 2024 and has struggled aboard the Kawasaki ZX-10RR following his departure from Yamaha.

A statement from BSB added: “Jason O'Halloran will be forced to miss the final round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch, requiring surgery on the shoulder injury he sustained in a crash at Donington Park.

“The O’Show will embark on a new challenge next season after competing full-time in Bennetts BSB for well over a decade, making his first appearance in 2008 when he joined the SMT Honda team at Croft.

“Since then the Australian has featured in 278 race starts in the Superbike class, celebrating 75 podium finishes including 28 race wins and 32 pole positions. With one of the highlights being victory in race three at Donington Park earlier in the season, which was one of the closest battles in championship history.

“O’Halloran has also been a race winner and title contender in both the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship and the Pirelli National Superstock Championship since moving to the UK from his native Australia. O’Halloran will be trackside supporting the Completely Motorbikes Kawasaki team at the season finale next weekend.”