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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.
- Klaffi Honda - Phillip Island Preview
Only a few hours after the last heat at Losail the members of Team Klaffi Honda were on their way to Phillip Island.
- Round Two Set to be Another Hard Battle
After an intense and entertaining first round at Losail, Qatar, on Saturday 25 February, the 2006 World Superbike championship continues its high speed round the world tour with the Australian round at Phillip Island, on Sunday 5 March.
- 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.
- Yamaha WSB Phillip Island Preview
After a sensational weekend of racing in Qatar, round two of the Superbike World Championship takes place coming weekend at the Phillip Island circuit, located a little more than an hour's drive south of Melbourne.
- 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.
- Toseland Brands Double
James Toseland on the Hannspree Ten Kate took a dramatic double race win at Brands Hatch.
- Toseland Brands Double
James Toseland on the Hannspree Ten Kate took a dramatic double race win at Brands Hatch.
- Toseland Brands Double
James Toseland on the Hannspree Ten Kate took a dramatic double race win at Brands Hatch.
- Haga and Bayliss Win at EuroSpeedway
Noriyuki Haga on the Yamaha Italia machine took a dominant race one win while Bayliss takes race two at the EuroSpeedway in Germany.
- Haga and Bayliss Win at EuroSpeedway
Noriyuki Haga on the Yamaha Italia machine took a dominant race one win while Bayliss takes race two at the EuroSpeedway in Germany.
- Haga and Bayliss Win at EuroSpeedway
Noriyuki Haga on the Yamaha Italia machine took a dominant race one win while Bayliss takes race two at the EuroSpeedway in Germany.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bayliss and Nieto Share The Spoils in Qatar
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.
- Bayliss and Nieto Share The Spoils in Qatar
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.
- Bayliss and Nieto Share The Spoils in Qatar
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.
- Bayliss and Nieto Share The Spoils in Qatar
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Neukirchner and Haga Share the Wins in Spectacular Day
Max Neukirchner (Alstare Suzuki) and Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia) shared the wins in the IDS Italian Round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza in front of a record crowd of 112,000 spectators.
- Neukirchner and Haga Share the Wins in Spectacular Day
Max Neukirchner (Alstare Suzuki) and Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia) shared the wins in the IDS Italian Round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza in front of a record crowd of 112,000 spectators.
- Neukirchner and Haga Share the Wins in Spectacular Day
Max Neukirchner (Alstare Suzuki) and Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia) shared the wins in the IDS Italian Round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza in front of a record crowd of 112,000 spectators.
- Neukirchner and Haga Share the Wins in Spectacular Day
Max Neukirchner (Alstare Suzuki) and Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia) shared the wins in the IDS Italian Round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza in front of a record crowd of 112,000 spectators.
- Checa Does The Double in the US
Carlos Checa powered to a sensational double win in the sixth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Miller Motorsports Park circuit in the USA.
- Checa Does The Double in the US
Carlos Checa powered to a sensational double win in the sixth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Miller Motorsports Park circuit in the USA.
- Checa Does The Double in the US
Carlos Checa powered to a sensational double win in the sixth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Miller Motorsports Park circuit in the USA.
- Checa Does The Double in the US
Carlos Checa powered to a sensational double win in the sixth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Miller Motorsports Park circuit in the USA.
- Haga Does Double in Germany
Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) scored a fantastic double win at the Nurburgring on World Superbike's return to the German track for the first time in ten years.
- Haga Does Double in Germany
Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) scored a fantastic double win at the Nurburgring on World Superbike's return to the German track for the first time in ten years.
- Haga Does Double in Germany
Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) scored a fantastic double win at the Nurburgring on World Superbike's return to the German track for the first time in ten years.
- Haga Does Double in Germany
Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) scored a fantastic double win at the Nurburgring on World Superbike's return to the German track for the first time in ten years.
- World Superbike - Misano Race One and Two Result
Germany's Max Neukirchner (Alstare Suzuki) and Spain's Ruben Xaus (Sterilgarda Go Eleven Ducati) picked up the two wins in today's eighth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Misano World Circuit in front of 68,000 spectators.
- World Superbike - Misano Race One and Two Result
Germany's Max Neukirchner (Alstare Suzuki) and Spain's Ruben Xaus (Sterilgarda Go Eleven Ducati) picked up the two wins in today's eighth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Misano World Circuit in front of 68,000 spectators.
- World Superbike - Misano Race One and Two Result
Germany's Max Neukirchner (Alstare Suzuki) and Spain's Ruben Xaus (Sterilgarda Go Eleven Ducati) picked up the two wins in today's eighth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Misano World Circuit in front of 68,000 spectators.
- World Superbike - Misano Race One and Two Result
Germany's Max Neukirchner (Alstare Suzuki) and Spain's Ruben Xaus (Sterilgarda Go Eleven Ducati) picked up the two wins in today's eighth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Misano World Circuit in front of 68,000 spectators.
- World Supersport - Misano Race Result
win in four races, the Australian comfortably taking the chequered flag after his rival Broc Parkes (Yamaha World Supersport) crashed out on lap 9.
- World Supersport - Misano Race Result
win in four races, the Australian comfortably taking the chequered flag after his rival Broc Parkes (Yamaha World Supersport) crashed out on lap 9.
- World Supersport - Misano Race Result
win in four races, the Australian comfortably taking the chequered flag after his rival Broc Parkes (Yamaha World Supersport) crashed out on lap 9.
- World Supersport - Misano Race Result
win in four races, the Australian comfortably taking the chequered flag after his rival Broc Parkes (Yamaha World Supersport) crashed out on lap 9.
- Kiyonari Sensational Double at Brands Hatch
Ryuichi Kiyonari (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) crowned a triumphant week of racing with two sensational wins in the tenth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at Brands Hatch in front of 97,000 spectators,
- Kiyonari Sensational Double at Brands Hatch
Ryuichi Kiyonari (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) crowned a triumphant week of racing with two sensational wins in the tenth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at Brands Hatch in front of 97,000 spectators,
- Kiyonari Sensational Double at Brands Hatch
Ryuichi Kiyonari (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) crowned a triumphant week of racing with two sensational wins in the tenth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at Brands Hatch in front of 97,000 spectators,
- Kiyonari Sensational Double at Brands Hatch
Ryuichi Kiyonari (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) crowned a triumphant week of racing with two sensational wins in the tenth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at Brands Hatch in front of 97,000 spectators,
- British Supersport - Cadwell Park Race Result
SSteve Plater left the decisive move until the final lap to claim his second British Supersport race win of the season at his home circuit of Cadwell Park (25 August).
- British Supersport - Cadwell Park Race Result
SSteve Plater left the decisive move until the final lap to claim his second British Supersport race win of the season at his home circuit of Cadwell Park (25 August).
- British Supersport - Cadwell Park Race Result
SSteve Plater left the decisive move until the final lap to claim his second British Supersport race win of the season at his home circuit of Cadwell Park (25 August).
- British Supersport - Cadwell Park Race Result
SSteve Plater left the decisive move until the final lap to claim his second British Supersport race win of the season at his home circuit of Cadwell Park (25 August).
- British Supersport - Cadwell Park Race Result
SSteve Plater left the decisive move until the final lap to claim his second British Supersport race win of the season at his home circuit of Cadwell Park (25 August).
- National Superstock 1000 – Cadwell Park Race Result
Steve Brogan continued his class domination and march towards the Metzeler National Superstock title with his seventh victory of the season at Cadwell Park (25 August).
- National Superstock 1000 – Cadwell Park Race Result
Steve Brogan continued his class domination and march towards the Metzeler National Superstock title with his seventh victory of the season at Cadwell Park (25 August).
- National Superstock 1000 – Cadwell Park Race Result
Steve Brogan continued his class domination and march towards the Metzeler National Superstock title with his seventh victory of the season at Cadwell Park (25 August).
- National Superstock 1000 – Cadwell Park Race Result
Steve Brogan continued his class domination and march towards the Metzeler National Superstock title with his seventh victory of the season at Cadwell Park (25 August).
- Leon Morris Secures 9th Round 'Airwaves® Kick Up A Gear® Award'
Leon Morris, who rides for Brookspeed, today (25th August) won the ‘Airwaves® Kick Up A Gear™ Award’ for his outstanding performance in the British Superbike Championship round.
- Leon Morris Secures 9th Round 'Airwaves® Kick Up A Gear® Award'
Leon Morris, who rides for Brookspeed, today (25th August) won the ‘Airwaves® Kick Up A Gear™ Award’ for his outstanding performance in the British Superbike Championship round.
- Leon Morris Secures 9th Round 'Airwaves® Kick Up A Gear® Award'
Leon Morris, who rides for Brookspeed, today (25th August) won the ‘Airwaves® Kick Up A Gear™ Award’ for his outstanding performance in the British Superbike Championship round.
- Death of John Goodall casts a pall over MGP
The tragic death of MGP stalwart John Goodall marred the first day's racing at MGP 2008. Brothers Ryan and Daniel kneen won the Newcomers' Races; Ryan Farquhar won his second consecutive Senior Classic Race.
- Death of John Goodall casts a pall over MGP
The tragic death of MGP stalwart John Goodall marred the first day's racing at MGP 2008. Brothers Ryan and Daniel kneen won the Newcomers' Races; Ryan Farquhar won his second consecutive Senior Classic Race.
- Death of John Goodall casts a pall over MGP
The tragic death of MGP stalwart John Goodall marred the first day's racing at MGP 2008. Brothers Ryan and Daniel kneen won the Newcomers' Races; Ryan Farquhar won his second consecutive Senior Classic Race.
- CJ Riders Fund - Cadwell Park Success £8,000 Raised
The CJ Riders Fund had an extremely successful weekend at Cadwell Park this weekend and from something so tragic as the loss of Chris Jones at Cadwell in 2005 something so good has managed to come from it.
- CJ Riders Fund - Cadwell Park Success £8,000 Raised
The CJ Riders Fund had an extremely successful weekend at Cadwell Park this weekend and from something so tragic as the loss of Chris Jones at Cadwell in 2005 something so good has managed to come from it.
- CJ Riders Fund - Cadwell Park Success £8,000 Raised
The CJ Riders Fund had an extremely successful weekend at Cadwell Park this weekend and from something so tragic as the loss of Chris Jones at Cadwell in 2005 something so good has managed to come from it.
- AMA Superbike Championship: Road Atlanta
The AMA Superbike Championship heads to Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia on August 29-31 for the penultimate round of the 2008 season.
- AMA Superbike Championship: Road Atlanta
The AMA Superbike Championship heads to Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia on August 29-31 for the penultimate round of the 2008 season.
- AMA Superbike Championship: Road Atlanta
The AMA Superbike Championship heads to Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia on August 29-31 for the penultimate round of the 2008 season.
- AIM Yamaha to Test at Croft
AIM Yamaha are to take part in the test at Croft Circuit in North Yorkshire on Wednesday, September 3.
- AIM Yamaha to Test at Croft
AIM Yamaha are to take part in the test at Croft Circuit in North Yorkshire on Wednesday, September 3.
- AIM Yamaha to Test at Croft
AIM Yamaha are to take part in the test at Croft Circuit in North Yorkshire on Wednesday, September 3.
- Dublin Starts Three Race Run For MX World Titles
The 13th meeting in the World Championship calendar sees the series’ collective head up north to Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland.
- Dublin Starts Three Race Run For MX World Titles
The 13th meeting in the World Championship calendar sees the series’ collective head up north to Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland.
- Dublin Starts Three Race Run For MX World Titles
The 13th meeting in the World Championship calendar sees the series’ collective head up north to Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland.
- Bol d’Or the 13th and 14th of September at Magny-Cours
Fifth round of the Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship, the Bol d’Or will certainly be decisive and breath-taking.
- Bol d’Or the 13th and 14th of September at Magny-Cours
Fifth round of the Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship, the Bol d’Or will certainly be decisive and breath-taking.
- Bol d’Or the 13th and 14th of September at Magny-Cours
Fifth round of the Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship, the Bol d’Or will certainly be decisive and breath-taking.
- Irish GP at Fairyhouse to Get Underway This Weekend in Perfect Conditions
Round 13 of the FIM Motocross World Championship will get underway this weekend in the incredibly well organized venue of Fairyhouse Racecourse in Ireland.
- Irish GP at Fairyhouse to Get Underway This Weekend in Perfect Conditions
Round 13 of the FIM Motocross World Championship will get underway this weekend in the incredibly well organized venue of Fairyhouse Racecourse in Ireland.
- Irish GP at Fairyhouse to Get Underway This Weekend in Perfect Conditions
Round 13 of the FIM Motocross World Championship will get underway this weekend in the incredibly well organized venue of Fairyhouse Racecourse in Ireland.
- SMT Honda Sign O’Halloran for Remaining BSB Rounds
SMT Honda are delighted to announce that reigning Australian Supersport Champion Jason O’Halloran will be joining them for the final rounds of this season’s British Superbike Championship.
- SMT Honda Sign O’Halloran for Remaining BSB Rounds
SMT Honda are delighted to announce that reigning Australian Supersport Champion Jason O’Halloran will be joining them for the final rounds of this season’s British Superbike Championship.
- SMT Honda Sign O’Halloran for Remaining BSB Rounds
SMT Honda are delighted to announce that reigning Australian Supersport Champion Jason O’Halloran will be joining them for the final rounds of this season’s British Superbike Championship.
- Brilliant Sunshine on Rimini Coast for MotoGP Visit
As the MotoGP World Championship roadshow rolled into the Misano circuit on Thursday, for this weekend’s thirteenth Grand Prix of the 2008 season, there was some typical Italian summer weather welcoming the riders and their teams to town.
- Brilliant Sunshine on Rimini Coast for MotoGP Visit
As the MotoGP World Championship roadshow rolled into the Misano circuit on Thursday, for this weekend’s thirteenth Grand Prix of the 2008 season, there was some typical Italian summer weather welcoming the riders and their teams to town.
- Brilliant Sunshine on Rimini Coast for MotoGP Visit
As the MotoGP World Championship roadshow rolled into the Misano circuit on Thursday, for this weekend’s thirteenth Grand Prix of the 2008 season, there was some typical Italian summer weather welcoming the riders and their teams to town.
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Race 1:
Bayliss powered to his fifth win at Assen in the opening race after a mistake by early leader Kagayama (Alstare Suzuki) on lap 12 left him with a gap at the chicane. The Australian then increased his lead over the following riders in the final laps to win by a margin of 2 seconds. Carlos Checa (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) took the runner-up slot, in a sprint to the finish with Max Neukirchner (Suzuki Alstare). Kagayama took fourth from Troy Corser (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB), both riders holding off a late charge by Jakub Smrz (Ducati Guandalini). Seventh and eighth went to Kiyonari (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) and Tamada (Kawasaki PSG-1 Corse), who faded after a good start. Tenth went to Max Biaggi (Sterilgarda Ducati). A clash in the opening laps eliminated two potential winners, Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) and Ruben Xaus (Sterilgarda Ducati).
Troy Bayliss:
"I'm very happy with the way it turned out of course, but all the other guys were riding really well today. I made a really good start, pushed reasonably hard but Yukio was riding good and when he passed me, I thought I'd follow him for a while. He made a little mistake finally and I thought it was time to put my head down. I was turning round a bit, more than normal, but just wanted to keep an eye on how fast Carlos was coming through basically."
Carlos Checa:
"I thought many times about Valencia and didn't want to make the same mistake twice, but Max slowed down a little before the end and when I saw clear road I passed him. He was behind and it was very close but it was nice to fight until the end and get onto the podium."
Max Neukirchner:
"It's been a long time since I've been on the podium, the last time was in 2005 and I'm so happy right now to ride for the Suzuki factory team and it's a fantastic podium for me. I did a good job for this race, and also my team, and we worked really hard for this result.
Race 2:
Bayliss also took the win in race 2 after leading from lights to flag. He was pushed all the way by Haga, who was never able to pass him and in the end the gap was 0.082 seconds. Thanks to this win, the Australian has now increased his championship lead to 70 points over second-placed Checa. The Spanish rider grabbed the final podium position with a superb recovery from a bad start, overtaking Xaus on the final lap. Fifth place went to Neukirchner, the first Suzuki to the chequered flag, ahead of team-mate Kagayama and Gregorio Lavilla (VentAxia VK Honda). Smrz finished in eighth place, ahead of Tamada (Kawasaki). It was another disappointing race for Max Biaggi, who struggle to twelfth, while Fabrizio retired.
Troy Bayliss:
"It's been an incredible weekend, pole and two race wins on the last time I'm going to ride a bike around Assen in a race that's for sure. That was such a hard race to control it like I did, because Nori is so strong. I did all the tricks I could use in the last few laps to hold him off and was lucky enough to get it. I used a harder tyre in the second race and my lap times are a lot more consistent so that was a good choice for sure. I think these guys here with me are my main contenders for the year at the moment."
Noriyuki Haga:
"For sure I was unlucky for the first race but I'm very happy for the second place. It was a really tough race with Troy and I was looking for a way I could pass him but I couldn't find one. But I never gave up and tried my best until the last lap. You know, I'm very tired and now I'm looking forward to the next round at Monza, where I won both races last year."
Carlos Checa:
"It was quite a bad start as usual for me, we need to improve that area. Of course it was a very hard race, we made some changes and I was not comfortable at the beginning, but I was able to keep a good pace and catch the guys in front of me and finish on the podium, which for us was a surprise because I didn't expect it at the end."
World Superbikes – Assen Race One Result
Pos – Rider – Team - Time
1 - Troy Bayliss - Ducati Xerox Team - 36'50.907
2 - Carlos Checa - Hannspree Ten Kate Honda - 36'53.039
3 - Max Neukirchner - Team Alstare Suzuki - 36'53.086
4 - Yukio Kagayama - Team Suzuki Alstare - 37'01.826
5 - Troy Corser - Yamaha Motor Italia WSB - 37'01.958
6 - Jakub Smrz - Guandalini Racing by Grifo's - 37'02.886
7 - Ryuichi Kiyonari - Hannspree Ten Kate Honda - 37'06.091
8 - Makoto Tamada - Kawasaki PSG-1 Corse - 37'09.302
9 - Gregorio Lavilla - Ventaxia VK Honda - 37'09.541
10 - Max Biaggi - Sterilgarda Go Eleven - 37'11.606
11 - Régis Laconi - Kawasaki PSG-1 Corse - 37'16.666
12 - Kenan Sofuoglu - Hannspree Ten Kate Honda Jr. - 37'16.971
13 - Ayrton Badovini - Team Pedercini - 37'26.489
14 - Karl Muggeridge - D.F. Racing - 37'27.173
15 - Shinichi Nakatomi - YZF Yamaha - 37'28.122
16 - Ruben Xaus - Sterilgarda Go Eleven - 37'28.193
17 - Sébastien Gimbert - Yamaha France Ipone GMT 94 - 37'29.944
18 - Russell Holland - D.F. Racing - Bertocchi - 37'36.069
19 - Shuhei Aoyama - Alto Evolution Honda Superbike - 37'55.802
20 - Arie Vos - Fabricom - MCT Racing - 37'55.929
21 - Loic Napoleone - Grillini PBR Team - 38'13.684
22 - Roberto Rolfo - Hannspree Honda Althea - 38'12.477
Classified
RT - Michel Fabrizio - Ducati Xerox Team - 15'23.058
RT - Fonsi Nieto - Team Suzuki Alstare - 16'34.933
RT - David Checa - Yamaha France Ipone GMT 94 - 10'13.167
RT - Luca Morelli - Alto Evolution Honda Superbike - 10'27.218
RT - Noriyuki Haga - Yamaha Motor Italia WSB - 1'45.719
NS - Vittorio Iannuzzo - Team Pedercini
Fastest Lap: Max Neukirchner - 1'39.395
World Superbikes – Assen Race Two Result
Pos – Rider – Team - Bike
1 - Troy Bayliss - Ducati Xerox Team - 36'46.238
2 - Noriyuki Haga - Yamaha Motor Italia WSB - 36'46.320
3 - Carlos Checa - Hannspree Ten Kate Honda - 36'52.574
4 - Ruben Xaus - Sterilgarda Go Eleven - 36'53.813
5 - Max Neukirchner - Team Alstare Suzuki - 36'54.249
6 - Yukio Kagayama - Team Suzuki Alstare - 37'00.237
7 - Gregorio Lavilla - Ventaxia VK Honda - 37'01.453
8 - Jakub Smrz - Guandalini Racing by Grifo's - 37'02.614
9 - Makoto Tamada - Kawasaki PSG-1 Corse - 37'03.507
10 - Troy Corser - Yamaha Motor Italia WSB - 37'04.618
11 - Fonsi Nieto - Team Suzuki Alstare - 37'05.164
12 - Max Biaggi - Sterilgarda Go Eleven - 37'07.690
13 - Karl Muggeridge - D.F. Racing - 37'10.032
14 - Roberto Rolfo - Hannspree Honda Althea - 37'16.085
15 - Shinichi Nakatomi - YZF Yamaha - 37'16.490
16 - Régis Laconi - Kawasaki PSG-1 Corse - 37'17.487
17 - Sébastien Gimbert - Yamaha France Ipone GMT 94 - 37'17.566
18 - Ayrton Badovini - Team Pedercini - 37'26.052
19 - Kenan Sofuoglu - Hannspree Ten Kate Honda Jr. - 37'36.194
20 - Russell Holland - D.F. Racing - Bertocchi - 37'37.792
21 - Shuhei Aoyama - Alto Evolution Honda Superbike - 37'37.880
22 - Loic Napoleone - Grillini PBR Team - 37'48.920
23 - Arie Vos - Fabricom - MCT Racing - 37'48.967
Not Classified
RT - Michel Fabrizio - Ducati Xerox Team - 17'06.964
RT - Ryuichi Kiyonari - Hannspree Ten Kate Honda - 14'00.817
RT - Luca Morelli - Alto Evolution Honda Superbike - 7'25.849
Fastest Lap: Troy Bayliss - 1'39.562
Championship Points after race two
1 - T. Bayliss - 178
2 - C. Checa - 108
3 - T. Corser - 89
4 - F. Nieto - 85
5 - R. Xaus - 81
6 - N. Haga - 67
7 - M. Neukirchner - 66
8 - M. Biaggi - 54
9 - G. Lavilla - 48
10 - L. Lanzi - 42
11 - Y. Kagayama - 41
12 - R. Kiyonari - 39
13 - M. Fabrizio - 37
14 - J. Smrz - 35
15 - M. Tamada - 28
16 - K. Sofuoglu - 26
17 - K. Muggeridge - 25
18 - R. Laconi - 21
19 - R. Rolfo - 20
20 - R. Holland - 10
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