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- Kennaugh Signs For Moto – 1 Suzuki For Remaining Rounds.
“Hurricane” Hudson Kennaugh, current South African Superbike Champion, had his talents as a rider recognised by the Moto -1 Suzuki World Supersport team, who have offered him a ride at the two remaining rounds of the Alstare Corona Extra World Supersport
- Kennaugh Signs For Moto – 1 Suzuki For Remaining Rounds.
“Hurricane” Hudson Kennaugh, current South African Superbike Champion, had his talents as a rider recognised by the Moto -1 Suzuki World Supersport team, who have offered him a ride at the two remaining rounds of the Alstare Corona Extra World Supersport
- Kennaugh Signs For Moto – 1 Suzuki For Remaining Rounds.
“Hurricane” Hudson Kennaugh, current South African Superbike Champion, had his talents as a rider recognised by the Moto -1 Suzuki World Supersport team, who have offered him a ride at the two remaining rounds of the Alstare Corona Extra World Supersport
- Kennaugh Learns Imola
Coming to a new circuit for the first time is difficult, but coming to a new circuit with a new team and a new bike, that is a whole different league of difficult, and that is exactly what Hudson Kennaugh is having to deal with this weekend at his World S
- Bike Show to Play Host to Prestigious British Superbike Awards
The cream of British motorcycling talent will gather at the 2005 International Motorcycle and Scooter Show in association with The Sun, when the Birmingham NEC plays host to the prestigious British Superbike Awards at 1pm on Tuesday 1st November.
- Busy Weekend For Kennaugh at Magny Cours
There is nothing like a challenge and that is what Hudson Kennaugh has on his hands this weekend at Magny Cours in France.
- Pole And Seventeenth For Kennaugh at Magny Cours
Hudson Kennaugh blew away the competition in the GSX-R European Cup qualifying to take pole position, with a superb lap time of 1min 46.590secs - his closest rival was David Salon with a 1min 47.010secs.
- Kennaugh to Test For Alstare
Hudson Kennaugh the new GSX-R European Cup title holder and current South African Superbike Champion has secured a test with the Alstare Superstock and Supersport teams, at Valencia in November.
- Kennaugh to Test For Alstare
Hudson Kennaugh the new GSX-R European Cup title holder and current South African Superbike Champion has secured a test with the Alstare Superstock and Supersport teams, at Valencia in November.
- All-New International Motorcycle and Scooter Show Kicks Off With World Launches
The all-new interactive International Motorcycle & Scooter Show in Association with The Sun hosted an array of UK and International motorcycle launches today, the highlight being those of BMW. Ducati and British manufacturers CCM and Royal Enfield.
- Hudson Ready For Alstare Test
Hudson Kennaugh is preparing for his test with the Alstare Suzuki Supersport and Superstock teams early next week at Valencia in Spain.
- Successful Alstare Test For Kennaugh
After lifting the GSX-R European Cup title and having an impressive Supersport debut at Imola and Magny Cours, Alstare gave Hudson Kennaugh the chance to test for their Supersport and Superstock team at Valencia in Spain.
- Successful Alstare Test For Kennaugh
After lifting the GSX-R European Cup title and having an impressive Supersport debut at Imola and Magny Cours, Alstare gave Hudson Kennaugh the chance to test for their Supersport and Superstock team at Valencia in Spain.
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- International MX No Fear in Pernes Les Fontaines
On February 25th and 26th the Moto Club Pernois will celebrate his 80th birthday, and a lot of GP riders will be there to contest one of the biggest MX pre-season event.
- Hudson Yet to Put Pen to Paper
Hudson “Hurricane” Kennaugh is yet to put pen to paper with a team for the up and coming 2006 race season.
- Hudson Yet to Put Pen to Paper
Hudson “Hurricane” Kennaugh is yet to put pen to paper with a team for the up and coming 2006 race season.
- TT 2006 launched.
TT 2006 has a star studded field and changes that should enhance course safety.
- Tunstall Heads to World Supersport in 2006
Tom Tunstall is delighted to confirm that he will be racing in the World Supersport Championship in 2006 onboard the Hardinge - Ice Valley Motorsport Honda.
- Tunstall Heads to World Supersport in 2006
Tom Tunstall is delighted to confirm that he will be racing in the World Supersport Championship in 2006 onboard the Hardinge - Ice Valley Motorsport Honda.
- Gobert to Make World Championship Comeback
In a surprise announcement, Australian Anthony Gobert has confirmed that he will compete in the opening two rounds of the 2006 Supersport World Championship in Qatar (February 25) and Australia (March 5).
- Gobert to Make World Championship Comeback
In a surprise announcement, Australian Anthony Gobert has confirmed that he will compete in the opening two rounds of the 2006 Supersport World Championship in Qatar (February 25) and Australia (March 5).
- Team SUZUKI MotoGP Returns to Europe For Official Tests And Team Launch
Team SUZUKI MotoGP will be in Spain for the next two weekends to take part in the traditional season-opening Official MotoGP Tests, as well as announcing its 2006 ‘XRE4’ GSV-R990 – an all-new machine for the final season of the 990cc regulations.
- WSS Phillip Island Preview
Sebastien Charpentier (Winston Ten Kate Honda) performed another of his famous demolition jobs in the last few laps of an otherwise close Losail Supersport race, but in Australia few believe he will be able to repeat his five-second margin of victory.
- WSS Phillip Island Preview
Sebastien Charpentier (Winston Ten Kate Honda) performed another of his famous demolition jobs in the last few laps of an otherwise close Losail Supersport race, but in Australia few believe he will be able to repeat his five-second margin of victory.
- Big Teams Gather in Spain For Motogp Hors Doeuvre
The Catalunya Official MotoGP test session of March 3/4/5 is the first official engagement of the 2006 MotoGP World Championship, designed as a tantalising hors d'oeuvre to what is arguably the most keenly awaited season in bike racing history.
- Honda Makes Excellent Progress at Shortened Test
Honda Racing’s British Superbike teams drew to a close their comprehensive three-day test at Guadix yesterday (1 March). The teams reported excellent progress and positive results despite the adverse weather conditions on day one.
- Charpentier on Phillip Island Provisional Pole
Sebastien Charpentier (Winston Ten Kate Honda) pulled another golden nugget out of his river of talent in sunny Australia, taking provisional pole at a pace almost one second faster than his nearest rivals.
- Charpentier on Phillip Island Provisional Pole
Sebastien Charpentier (Winston Ten Kate Honda) pulled another golden nugget out of his river of talent in sunny Australia, taking provisional pole at a pace almost one second faster than his nearest rivals.
- Bayliss Dips Under The Circuit Record at The Seaside
AGAIN Once more the 2001 World Champion Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) dominated the time sheets in World Superbike testing, taking a new track record at Misano Adriatico with a 1.33.317 lap, set in the final session of the two-day test.
- Bayliss Dips Under The Circuit Record at The Seaside
AGAIN Once more the 2001 World Champion Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) dominated the time sheets in World Superbike testing, taking a new track record at Misano Adriatico with a 1.33.317 lap, set in the final session of the two-day test.
- WSB Misano Test Team Talk
Rather than swamping the headlines with lots of team releases we have now put in one place for easier reading.
- European Superstock 600 - Vallelunga Race Result
European Superstock 600 - Vallelunga Race Result
- European Superstock 600 - Vallelunga Race Result
European Superstock 600 - Vallelunga Race Result
- European Superstock 600 - Vallelunga Race Result
European Superstock 600 - Vallelunga Race Result
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - Vallelunga Race Result
Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - Vallelunga Race Result
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - Vallelunga Race Result
Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - Vallelunga Race Result
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - Vallelunga Race Result
Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - Vallelunga Race Result
- Biaggi and Bayliss Take a Win a Piece in Italy
Max Biaggi on the Alstare Corona Extra Suzuki and Troy Bayliss on Ducati Xerox bikes have shared the spoils at Vallelunga in Italy.
- Biaggi and Bayliss Take a Win a Piece in Italy
Max Biaggi on the Alstare Corona Extra Suzuki and Troy Bayliss on Ducati Xerox bikes have shared the spoils at Vallelunga in Italy.
- Biaggi and Bayliss Take a Win a Piece in Italy
Max Biaggi on the Alstare Corona Extra Suzuki and Troy Bayliss on Ducati Xerox bikes have shared the spoils at Vallelunga in Italy.
- Sofuoglu Gifted Sport Win
Kenan Sofuoglu has taken the World Supersport win at Vallelunga. He pinched the lead from Britain Craig Jones for just half a lap with Jones regaining the number one spot.
- Sofuoglu Gifted Sport Win
Kenan Sofuoglu has taken the World Supersport win at Vallelunga. He pinched the lead from Britain Craig Jones for just half a lap with Jones regaining the number one spot.
- Sofuoglu Gifted Sport Win
Kenan Sofuoglu has taken the World Supersport win at Vallelunga. He pinched the lead from Britain Craig Jones for just half a lap with Jones regaining the number one spot.
- Sofuoglu Gifted Sport Win
Kenan Sofuoglu has taken the World Supersport win at Vallelunga. He pinched the lead from Britain Craig Jones for just half a lap with Jones regaining the number one spot.
- European Superstock 600 - Magny Cours Race Result
European Superstock 600 - Magny Cours Race Result
- European Superstock 600 - Magny Cours Race Result
European Superstock 600 - Magny Cours Race Result
- European Superstock 600 - Magny Cours Race Result
European Superstock 600 - Magny Cours Race Result
- Toseland 07 WSBK Champion Despite Haga Double
James Toseland and his Hannspree Ten Kate Honda team have taken the 2007 Corona Extra World Superbike Championship.
- Toseland 07 WSBK Champion Despite Haga Double
James Toseland and his Hannspree Ten Kate Honda team have taken the 2007 Corona Extra World Superbike Championship.
- Toseland 07 WSBK Champion Despite Haga Double
James Toseland and his Hannspree Ten Kate Honda team have taken the 2007 Corona Extra World Superbike Championship.
- Sofuoglu Goes Out on a High
Hannspree Ten Kate Honda’s Kenan Sofuoglu has taken the final win of the year at Magny-Cours in France.
- Sofuoglu Goes Out on a High
Hannspree Ten Kate Honda’s Kenan Sofuoglu has taken the final win of the year at Magny-Cours in France.
- Sofuoglu Goes Out on a High
Hannspree Ten Kate Honda’s Kenan Sofuoglu has taken the final win of the year at Magny-Cours in France.
- Sofuoglu Goes Out on a High
Hannspree Ten Kate Honda’s Kenan Sofuoglu has taken the final win of the year at Magny-Cours in France.
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - Magny Cours Race Result
Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - Magny Cours Race Result
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - Magny Cours Race Result
Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - Magny Cours Race Result
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - Magny Cours Race Result
Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - Magny Cours Race Result
- Muff Wins The Race, Lammert Takes The Title
Swiss rider Patric Muff won the thrilling last round of this year’s Suzuki GSX-R Cup, with Gabor Rizmayer second and Ismael Ortega third.
- Muff Wins The Race, Lammert Takes The Title
Swiss rider Patric Muff won the thrilling last round of this year’s Suzuki GSX-R Cup, with Gabor Rizmayer second and Ismael Ortega third.
- Muff Wins The Race, Lammert Takes The Title
Swiss rider Patric Muff won the thrilling last round of this year’s Suzuki GSX-R Cup, with Gabor Rizmayer second and Ismael Ortega third.
- Ducati Riding Experience 2008
The Ducati driving courses to improve safety, control, technique and fun on motorcycles are back for another year.
- Ducati Riding Experience 2008
The Ducati driving courses to improve safety, control, technique and fun on motorcycles are back for another year.
- Ducati Riding Experience 2008
The Ducati driving courses to improve safety, control, technique and fun on motorcycles are back for another year.
- Broc Parkes Takes Supersport Win
Broc Parkes scored a fortuitous win for the Yamaha World Supersport team in the opening round of the championship at Losail as his team-mate Fabien Foret, race leader since the early stages, ran out of fuel on the final lap.
- Broc Parkes Takes Supersport Win
Broc Parkes scored a fortuitous win for the Yamaha World Supersport team in the opening round of the championship at Losail as his team-mate Fabien Foret, race leader since the early stages, ran out of fuel on the final lap.
- Broc Parkes Takes Supersport Win
Broc Parkes scored a fortuitous win for the Yamaha World Supersport team in the opening round of the championship at Losail as his team-mate Fabien Foret, race leader since the early stages, ran out of fuel on the final lap.
- Broc Parkes Takes Supersport Win
Broc Parkes scored a fortuitous win for the Yamaha World Supersport team in the opening round of the championship at Losail as his team-mate Fabien Foret, race leader since the early stages, ran out of fuel on the final lap.
- Broc Parkes Takes Supersport Win
Broc Parkes scored a fortuitous win for the Yamaha World Supersport team in the opening round of the championship at Losail as his team-mate Fabien Foret, race leader since the early stages, ran out of fuel on the final lap.
- Bayliss Double Down Under
Australian riders took the honours in the second round of the HANNspree Superbike World Championship at Phillip Island in front of a 65,400 crowd.
- Bayliss Double Down Under
Australian riders took the honours in the second round of the HANNspree Superbike World Championship at Phillip Island in front of a 65,400 crowd.
- Bayliss Double Down Under
Australian riders took the honours in the second round of the HANNspree Superbike World Championship at Phillip Island in front of a 65,400 crowd.
- Bayliss Double Down Under
Australian riders took the honours in the second round of the HANNspree Superbike World Championship at Phillip Island in front of a 65,400 crowd.
- Pitt Wins Close World Supersport Race
Five riders scrapped for the win right down to the last lap of the 21-lap race, but victory eventually went to former champion Andrew Pitt (HANNspree Ten Kate Honda).
- Pitt Wins Close World Supersport Race
Five riders scrapped for the win right down to the last lap of the 21-lap race, but victory eventually went to former champion Andrew Pitt (HANNspree Ten Kate Honda).
- Pitt Wins Close World Supersport Race
Five riders scrapped for the win right down to the last lap of the 21-lap race, but victory eventually went to former champion Andrew Pitt (HANNspree Ten Kate Honda).
- Pitt Wins Close World Supersport Race
Five riders scrapped for the win right down to the last lap of the 21-lap race, but victory eventually went to former champion Andrew Pitt (HANNspree Ten Kate Honda).
- Pitt Wins Close World Supersport Race
Five riders scrapped for the win right down to the last lap of the 21-lap race, but victory eventually went to former champion Andrew Pitt (HANNspree Ten Kate Honda).
- European Superstock 600 – Valencia Race Result Amended Again
The European Superstock season got underway in dramatic fashion on Saturday with the 11 lap-race eventually decided on aggregate, after a machine went on fire on the track in the first running.
- European Superstock 600 – Valencia Race Result Amended Again
The European Superstock season got underway in dramatic fashion on Saturday with the 11 lap-race eventually decided on aggregate, after a machine went on fire on the track in the first running.
- European Superstock 600 – Valencia Race Result Amended Again
The European Superstock season got underway in dramatic fashion on Saturday with the 11 lap-race eventually decided on aggregate, after a machine went on fire on the track in the first running.
- European Superstock 600 – Valencia Race Result Amended Again
The European Superstock season got underway in dramatic fashion on Saturday with the 11 lap-race eventually decided on aggregate, after a machine went on fire on the track in the first running.
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - Valencia Race Result
Brendan Roberts (Ducati Xerox Junior Team) proved to have a superior pace to the rest of the field as he powered to the win in the Superstock race.
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - Valencia Race Result
Brendan Roberts (Ducati Xerox Junior Team) proved to have a superior pace to the rest of the field as he powered to the win in the Superstock race.
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - Valencia Race Result
Brendan Roberts (Ducati Xerox Junior Team) proved to have a superior pace to the rest of the field as he powered to the win in the Superstock race.
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - Valencia Race Result
Brendan Roberts (Ducati Xerox Junior Team) proved to have a superior pace to the rest of the field as he powered to the win in the Superstock race.
- Lanzi And Haga Take Wins in Valencia World Superbikes
Lorenzo Lanzi (RG Ducati) and Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) took the wins in a spectacular day of action at Valencia in front of 60,000 spectators, a record attendance for World Superbikes at the Spanish circuit.
- Lanzi And Haga Take Wins in Valencia World Superbikes
Lorenzo Lanzi (RG Ducati) and Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) took the wins in a spectacular day of action at Valencia in front of 60,000 spectators, a record attendance for World Superbikes at the Spanish circuit.
- Lanzi And Haga Take Wins in Valencia World Superbikes
Lorenzo Lanzi (RG Ducati) and Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) took the wins in a spectacular day of action at Valencia in front of 60,000 spectators, a record attendance for World Superbikes at the Spanish circuit.
- Lanzi And Haga Take Wins in Valencia World Superbikes
Lorenzo Lanzi (RG Ducati) and Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) took the wins in a spectacular day of action at Valencia in front of 60,000 spectators, a record attendance for World Superbikes at the Spanish circuit.
- World Supersport - Valencia Race Result
Joan Lascorz (Glaner Motocard.com Honda) scored a lights-to-flag win in front of his home crowd, his first victory in the championship.
- World Supersport - Valencia Race Result
Joan Lascorz (Glaner Motocard.com Honda) scored a lights-to-flag win in front of his home crowd, his first victory in the championship.
- World Supersport - Valencia Race Result
Joan Lascorz (Glaner Motocard.com Honda) scored a lights-to-flag win in front of his home crowd, his first victory in the championship.
- World Supersport - Valencia Race Result
Joan Lascorz (Glaner Motocard.com Honda) scored a lights-to-flag win in front of his home crowd, his first victory in the championship.
- World Supersport - Valencia Race Result
Joan Lascorz (Glaner Motocard.com Honda) scored a lights-to-flag win in front of his home crowd, his first victory in the championship.
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup – Assen Race Result
Maxime Berger (Hannspree IDS Ten Kate Honda) scored his first win of the season at Assen.
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup – Assen Race Result
Maxime Berger (Hannspree IDS Ten Kate Honda) scored his first win of the season at Assen.
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup – Assen Race Result
Maxime Berger (Hannspree IDS Ten Kate Honda) scored his first win of the season at Assen.
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup – Assen Race Result
Maxime Berger (Hannspree IDS Ten Kate Honda) scored his first win of the season at Assen.
- National Superstock 1000 - Brands Hatch Race Result
Alastair Seeley lined up for his first pole position of the season, breaking the season-long domination of Kirkham and Brogan.
- National Superstock 1000 - Brands Hatch Race Result
Alastair Seeley lined up for his first pole position of the season, breaking the season-long domination of Kirkham and Brogan.
- National Superstock 1000 - Brands Hatch Race Result
Alastair Seeley lined up for his first pole position of the season, breaking the season-long domination of Kirkham and Brogan.
- National Superstock 1000 - Brands Hatch Race Result
Alastair Seeley lined up for his first pole position of the season, breaking the season-long domination of Kirkham and Brogan.
- Champion Byrne Signs off With Double Top
Shane Byrne rounded off his Bennetts British Superbike title winning campaign with a pair of victories in the final round at Brands Hatch.
- Champion Byrne Signs off With Double Top
Shane Byrne rounded off his Bennetts British Superbike title winning campaign with a pair of victories in the final round at Brands Hatch.
- Champion Byrne Signs off With Double Top
Shane Byrne rounded off his Bennetts British Superbike title winning campaign with a pair of victories in the final round at Brands Hatch.
- Champion Byrne Signs off With Double Top
Shane Byrne rounded off his Bennetts British Superbike title winning campaign with a pair of victories in the final round at Brands Hatch.
- British Supersport – Brands Hatch Race Result
2008 Supersport champion, Glen Richards, capped off the season with a hard-fought victory ahead of Steve Plater and Josh Brookes, at a packed Brands Hatch Indy circuit.
- British Supersport – Brands Hatch Race Result
2008 Supersport champion, Glen Richards, capped off the season with a hard-fought victory ahead of Steve Plater and Josh Brookes, at a packed Brands Hatch Indy circuit.
- British Supersport – Brands Hatch Race Result
2008 Supersport champion, Glen Richards, capped off the season with a hard-fought victory ahead of Steve Plater and Josh Brookes, at a packed Brands Hatch Indy circuit.
- British Supersport – Brands Hatch Race Result
2008 Supersport champion, Glen Richards, capped off the season with a hard-fought victory ahead of Steve Plater and Josh Brookes, at a packed Brands Hatch Indy circuit.
- British Supersport – Brands Hatch Race Result
2008 Supersport champion, Glen Richards, capped off the season with a hard-fought victory ahead of Steve Plater and Josh Brookes, at a packed Brands Hatch Indy circuit.
- National Superstock 600 – Brands Hatch Race One and Two Result
Lee Johnston crossed the line in third place, behind race winner Jimmy Hill and Chris Northover in the opening race at Brands Hatch Indy to secure the Metzeler National Superstock 600 title.
- National Superstock 600 – Brands Hatch Race One and Two Result
Lee Johnston crossed the line in third place, behind race winner Jimmy Hill and Chris Northover in the opening race at Brands Hatch Indy to secure the Metzeler National Superstock 600 title.
- National Superstock 600 – Brands Hatch Race One and Two Result
Lee Johnston crossed the line in third place, behind race winner Jimmy Hill and Chris Northover in the opening race at Brands Hatch Indy to secure the Metzeler National Superstock 600 title.
- National Superstock 600 – Brands Hatch Race One and Two Result
Lee Johnston crossed the line in third place, behind race winner Jimmy Hill and Chris Northover in the opening race at Brands Hatch Indy to secure the Metzeler National Superstock 600 title.
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup – Brands Hatch Race Result
The final race of the inaugural Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup lived up to pre-race expectations of a monumental duel between Jon Kirkham and Ben Wilson, with the ultimate prize of the Autumn Cup champion at stake.
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup – Brands Hatch Race Result
The final race of the inaugural Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup lived up to pre-race expectations of a monumental duel between Jon Kirkham and Ben Wilson, with the ultimate prize of the Autumn Cup champion at stake.
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup – Brands Hatch Race Result
The final race of the inaugural Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup lived up to pre-race expectations of a monumental duel between Jon Kirkham and Ben Wilson, with the ultimate prize of the Autumn Cup champion at stake.
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup – Brands Hatch Race Result
The final race of the inaugural Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup lived up to pre-race expectations of a monumental duel between Jon Kirkham and Ben Wilson, with the ultimate prize of the Autumn Cup champion at stake.
- British 125GP– Brands Hatch Race Result
British 125GP– Brands Hatch Race Result
- British 125GP– Brands Hatch Race Result
British 125GP– Brands Hatch Race Result
- British 125GP– Brands Hatch Race Result
British 125GP– Brands Hatch Race Result
- British 125GP– Brands Hatch Race Result
British 125GP– Brands Hatch Race Result
- KTM Super Duke Battle – Brands Hatch Race Result
Richard Cooper returned to the KTM Super Duke battle for the season finale, snatching a last gasp win at the end of the opening 15 lap race.
- KTM Super Duke Battle – Brands Hatch Race Result
Richard Cooper returned to the KTM Super Duke battle for the season finale, snatching a last gasp win at the end of the opening 15 lap race.
- KTM Super Duke Battle – Brands Hatch Race Result
Richard Cooper returned to the KTM Super Duke battle for the season finale, snatching a last gasp win at the end of the opening 15 lap race.
- KTM Super Duke Battle – Brands Hatch Race Result
Richard Cooper returned to the KTM Super Duke battle for the season finale, snatching a last gasp win at the end of the opening 15 lap race.
- Martin Jessopp Wins 2008 Airwaves Kick up a Gear Award
Martin Jessopp, who rides for Riders Racing, today (12th October 2008) won the ‘Airwaves® Kick Up A Gear® Award’ for his outstandingly consistent performance throughout the 2008 British Superbike Championship;
- Martin Jessopp Wins 2008 Airwaves Kick up a Gear Award
Martin Jessopp, who rides for Riders Racing, today (12th October 2008) won the ‘Airwaves® Kick Up A Gear® Award’ for his outstandingly consistent performance throughout the 2008 British Superbike Championship;
- Martin Jessopp Wins 2008 Airwaves Kick up a Gear Award
Martin Jessopp, who rides for Riders Racing, today (12th October 2008) won the ‘Airwaves® Kick Up A Gear® Award’ for his outstandingly consistent performance throughout the 2008 British Superbike Championship;
- Italy Snatches Second Francesco Zerbi Trophy From France-Maiden Podium For Bulgaria
Edition three of the FIM SuperMoto of Nations was a close one on the fabulous track of Pleven in Bulgaria where 15,000 spectators showed up and even celebrated an unexpected home podium. Italy won with France taking second.
- Italy Snatches Second Francesco Zerbi Trophy From France-Maiden Podium For Bulgaria
Edition three of the FIM SuperMoto of Nations was a close one on the fabulous track of Pleven in Bulgaria where 15,000 spectators showed up and even celebrated an unexpected home podium. Italy won with France taking second.
- Italy Snatches Second Francesco Zerbi Trophy From France-Maiden Podium For Bulgaria
Edition three of the FIM SuperMoto of Nations was a close one on the fabulous track of Pleven in Bulgaria where 15,000 spectators showed up and even celebrated an unexpected home podium. Italy won with France taking second.
- 8 Hours of Doha - Last Round in Qatar
The last round of the Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship will take place in Qatar on Saturday, November 8th, for the 8 Hours of Doha on the Losail international racetrack.
- 8 Hours of Doha - Last Round in Qatar
The last round of the Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship will take place in Qatar on Saturday, November 8th, for the 8 Hours of Doha on the Losail international racetrack.
- 8 Hours of Doha - Last Round in Qatar
The last round of the Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship will take place in Qatar on Saturday, November 8th, for the 8 Hours of Doha on the Losail international racetrack.
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Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) and Fonsi Nieto (Alstare Suzuki) shared the wins in two exciting races in the opening round of the HANNspree Superbike World Championship in Qatar. Australia's double WSBK champion Bayliss had the honour of scoring the Ducati 1098's maiden victory in the first encounter, while Spaniard Nieto picked up his first race win since 2003 on the Suzuki GSX-R1000.
Race 1
Bayliss had to work hard for the win from eighth place on the opening lap. He put his wheels on the edge a few times as he made his way to the front and then had a terrific duel with Max Biaggi (Sterilgarda Go Eleven Ducati) on the final lap to seal victory. The Italian, in front from lap 12 to 17, went slightly wide and had to settle for second. Third went to poleman Troy Corser (Yamaha Motor Italia), who ran in the top 3 throughout, while Ruben Xaus (Sterilgarda Go Eleven) made it three 1098s in the top 4. Max Neukirchner looked impressive on the Alstare Suzuki, leading for most of the first half of the race, eventually finishing fifth ahead of Carlos Checa (HANNspree Ten Kate Honda), while Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia) had a nasty high-side on lap 7.
"I guess it was special to take the 1098 to its first win and it's the first time I've had a win here at Losail" declared Bayliss. "I thought it was going to be between me, Troy and Nori, but Neukirchner surprised me and Max did a good job as well. It was a hard race, I got a terrible start and had to really ride hard to get to the front. I made a couple of mistakes, eventually when I reached Max I was on the limit. Then it was a matter of playing our cards, he went a bit wide and that gave me the advantage to come home to the finish line".
Race 2
The second race win saw a battle up front between Corser, who led for nine laps before fading, Biaggi, Xaus and Nieto, with Bayliss not far behind. Max and Ruben both had spells in the lead but neither were able to shake off Nieto, who took over at the front with three laps to go. The Spaniard went on to take his first-ever WSBK win, ahead of his compatriot Xaus and Biaggi. The two factory Ducati riders Bayliss and Fabrizio were fourth and fifth, with Corser finishing sixth.
"It's nice for me, I haven't won for four years and I'm really happy" said Nieto. "When I arrived in World Superbike it was really difficult for me. I worked really hard for four seasons and this is a dream come true. We are not yet 100% with the frame of the bike but the engine is the best now, today I won because I had a really good engine. I rode with my mind and never gave up".
World Superbikes – Qatar – Race One Result
1 - Troy Bayliss - Ducati Xerox Team - Ducati 1098 F08 - 36'11.468
2 - Max Biaggi - Sterilgarda Go Eleven - Ducati 1098 RS 08 - 36'11.864
3 - Troy Corser - Yamaha Motor Italia WSB - Yamaha YZF-R1 - 36'13.346
4 - Ruben Xaus - Sterilgarda Go Eleven - Ducati 1098 RS 08 - 36'15.955
5 - Max Neukirchner - Team Alstare Suzuki - Suzuki GSX-R1000 - 36'18.973
6 - Carlos Checa - Hannspree Ten Kate - Honda CBR1000RR - 36'21.107
7 - Fonsi Nieto - Team Suzuki Alstare - Suzuki GSX-R1000 - 36'21.193
8 - Yukio Kagayama - Team Suzuki Alstare - Suzuki GSX-R1000 - 36'31.005
9 - Michel Fabrizio - Ducati Xerox Team - Ducati 1098 F08 - 36'34.624
10 - Jakub Smrz - Guandalini Racing - Ducati 1098 RS 08 - 36'35.897
11 - Roberto Rolfo - Hannspree Honda Althea - Honda CBR1000RR - 36'39.063
12 - Kenan Sofuoglu - Hannspree Ten Kate Jr. - Honda CBR1000RR - 36'39.447
13 - Gregorio Lavilla - Ventaxia VK Honda - Honda CBR1000RR - 36'39.705
14 - Noriyuki Haga - Yamaha Motor Italia WSB - Yamaha YZF-R1 - 36'41.673
15 - Régis Laconi - Kawasaki PSG-1 Corse - Kawasaki ZX-10R - 36'43.350
16 - Lorenzo Lanzi - R.G. Team - Ducati 1098 RS 08 - 36'43.535
17 - Karl Muggeridge - D.F. Racing - Honda CBR1000RR - 36'52.213
18 - Ayrton Badovini - Team Pedercini - Kawasaki ZX-10R - 36'52.748
19 - Vittorio Iannuzzo - Team Pedercini - Kawasaki ZX-10R - 36'52.801
20 - Sébastien Gimbert - Yamaha GMT 94 - Yamaha YZF-R1 - 36'53.211
21 - Shinichi Nakatomi - YZF Yamaha - Yamaha YZF-R1 - 36'54.651
22 - Ryuichi Kiyonari - Hannspree Ten Kate - Honda CBR1000RR - 36'55.037
23 - David Checa - Yamaha GMT 94 - Yamaha YZF-R1 - 36'55.360
24 - Russel Holland - D.F. Racing - Honda CBR1000RR - 37'01.848
25 - Shuhei Aoyama - Alto Evolution - Honda CBR1000RR - 37'24.352
Not Classified
RT - Luca Morelli - Alto Evolution - Honda CBR1000RR - 24'49.915
RT - Loic Napoleone - Grillini PBR Team - Yamaha YZF-R1 - 25'12.423
RT - Makoto Tamada - Kawasaki PSG-1 Corse - Kawasaki ZX-10R - 10'16.224
Fastest Lap: Haga Noriyuki 1'59.217
World Superbikes – Qatar – Race Two Result
Pos – Rider – Team – Bike – Time
1 - Fonsi Nieto - Team Suzuki Alstare - Suzuki GSX-R1000 - 36'12.963
2 - Ruben Xaus - Sterilgarda Go Eleven - Ducati 1098 RS 08 - 36'13.264
3 - Max Biaggi - Sterilgarda Go Eleven - Ducati 1098 RS 08 - 36'14.284
4 - Troy Bayliss - Ducati Xerox Team - Ducati 1098 F08 - 36'19.415
5 - Michel Fabrizio - Ducati Xerox Team - Ducati 1098 F08 - 36'20.590
6 - Lorenzo Lanzi - R.G. Team - Ducati 1098 RS 08 - 36'22.080
7 - Troy Corser - Yamaha Motor Italia WSB - Yamaha YZF-R1 - 36'23.769
8 - Max Neukirchner - Team Alstare Suzuki - Suzuki GSX-R1000 - 36'24.624
9 - Jakub Smrz - Guandalini Racing - Ducati 1098 RS 08 - 36'26.232
10 - Kenan Sofuoglu - Hannspree Ten Kate Jr. - Honda CBR1000RR - 36'27.526
11 - Carlos Checa - Hannspree Ten Kate - Honda CBR1000RR - 36'28.916
12 - Makoto Tamada - Kawasaki PSG-1 Corse - Kawasaki ZX-10R - 36'29.711
13 - Noriyuki Haga - Yamaha Motor Italia WSB - Yamaha YZF-R1 - 36'31.319
14 - Gregorio Lavilla - Ventaxia VK Honda - Honda CBR1000RR - 36'39.274
15 - Roberto Rolfo - Hannspree Honda Althea - Honda CBR1000RR - 36'39.523
16 - Régis Laconi - Kawasaki PSG-1 Corse - Kawasaki ZX-10R - 36'39.646
17 - Ayrton Badovini - Team Pedercini - Kawasaki ZX-10R - 36'39.784
18 - Sébastien Gimbert - Yamaha France GMT 94 - Yamaha YZF-R1 - 36'41.613
19 - Ryuichi Kiyonari - Hannspree Ten Kate Honda - Honda CBR1000RR - 36'46.113
20 - Karl Muggeridge - D.F. Racing - Honda CBR1000RR - 36'49.619
21 - Russel Holland - D.F. Racing - Honda CBR1000RR - 36'55.596
22 - Shuhei Aoyama - Alto Evolution Honda - Honda CBR1000RR - 37'08.315
Not Classified
RT - Vittorio Iannuzzo - Team Pedercini - Kawasaki ZX-10R - 34'42.963
RT - Shinichi Nakatomi - YZF Yamaha - Yamaha YZF-R1 - 23'14.601
RT - Loic Napoleone - Grillini PBR Team - Yamaha YZF-R1 - 18'54.324
RT - David Checa - Yamaha GMT 94 - Yamaha YZF-R1 - 16'24.581
RT - Luca Morelli - Alto Evolution Honda - Honda CBR1000RR - 8'20.897
RT - Yukio Kagayama - Team Suzuki Alstare - Suzuki GSX-R1000
Fastest Lap: Fonsi Nieto 1'59.156
Championship Points after race two
1 - T. Bayliss - 38
2 - M. Biaggi - 36
3 - F. Nieto - 34
4 - R. Xaus - 33
5 - T. Corser - 25
6 - M. Neukirchner - 19
7 - M. Fabrizio - 18
8 - C. Checa - 15
9 - J. Smrz - 13
10 - L. Lanzi - 10
11 - K. Sofuoglu - 10
12 - Y. Kagayama - 8
13 - R. Rolfo - 6
14 - N. Haga - 5
15 - G. Lavilla - 5
16 - M. Tamada - 4
Manufacturers Standings after race two
1 - Ducati - 45
2 - Suzuki - 36
3 - Yamaha - 25
4 - Honda - 16
5 - Kawasaki - 5
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