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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.
- Byrne and Crutchlow Take The Victories in More Dramatic Action
Cal Crutchlow powered through the pain barrier to take third place, adrift of Shane Byrne and Tom Sykes, and then took a victory in the re-scheduled round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch.
- Byrne and Crutchlow Take The Victories in More Dramatic Action
Cal Crutchlow powered through the pain barrier to take third place, adrift of Shane Byrne and Tom Sykes, and then took a victory in the re-scheduled round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch.
- Byrne and Crutchlow Take The Victories in More Dramatic Action
Cal Crutchlow powered through the pain barrier to take third place, adrift of Shane Byrne and Tom Sykes, and then took a victory in the re-scheduled round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch.
- Byrne and Crutchlow Take The Victories in More Dramatic Action
Cal Crutchlow powered through the pain barrier to take third place, adrift of Shane Byrne and Tom Sykes, and then took a victory in the re-scheduled round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch.
- Philippaerts Takes First Yamaha Win to Build on Championship Lead
A fantastic Grand Prix of Bulgaria took place today under mixed weather conditions, with sun and rain showers falling throughout the whole day, making the track more slippery for the second heats.
- Philippaerts Takes First Yamaha Win to Build on Championship Lead
A fantastic Grand Prix of Bulgaria took place today under mixed weather conditions, with sun and rain showers falling throughout the whole day, making the track more slippery for the second heats.
- Philippaerts Takes First Yamaha Win to Build on Championship Lead
A fantastic Grand Prix of Bulgaria took place today under mixed weather conditions, with sun and rain showers falling throughout the whole day, making the track more slippery for the second heats.
- Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup - Le Mans – Race Saturday May 17th
Luis Salom seized his third win of the season and extended his points lead to 8 over JD Beach who fought all the way but crossed the line 1.7 seconds behind his arch rival.
- Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup - Le Mans – Race Saturday May 17th
Luis Salom seized his third win of the season and extended his points lead to 8 over JD Beach who fought all the way but crossed the line 1.7 seconds behind his arch rival.
- Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup - Le Mans – Race Saturday May 17th
Luis Salom seized his third win of the season and extended his points lead to 8 over JD Beach who fought all the way but crossed the line 1.7 seconds behind his arch rival.
- Suzuki's Spies Rolls to Victory in AMA Superbike
Suzuki's Ben Spies put on a clinic on Saturday at Infineon Raceway, taking a dominating victory in the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown, presented by Supercuts.
- Suzuki's Spies Rolls to Victory in AMA Superbike
Suzuki's Ben Spies put on a clinic on Saturday at Infineon Raceway, taking a dominating victory in the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown, presented by Supercuts.
- Suzuki's Spies Rolls to Victory in AMA Superbike
Suzuki's Ben Spies put on a clinic on Saturday at Infineon Raceway, taking a dominating victory in the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown, presented by Supercuts.
- Suzuki's Spies Rolls to Victory in AMA Superbike
Suzuki's Ben Spies put on a clinic on Saturday at Infineon Raceway, taking a dominating victory in the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown, presented by Supercuts.
- Rossi Takes Another Win, Yamaha 1-2-3 in Le Mans
Valentino Rossi took a runaway triumph at the Alice Grand Prix de France, equalling Angel Nieto´s record of 90 Grand Prix wins with a superb solo run.
- Rossi Takes Another Win, Yamaha 1-2-3 in Le Mans
Valentino Rossi took a runaway triumph at the Alice Grand Prix de France, equalling Angel Nieto´s record of 90 Grand Prix wins with a superb solo run.
- Rossi Takes Another Win, Yamaha 1-2-3 in Le Mans
Valentino Rossi took a runaway triumph at the Alice Grand Prix de France, equalling Angel Nieto´s record of 90 Grand Prix wins with a superb solo run.
- Rossi Takes Another Win, Yamaha 1-2-3 in Le Mans
Valentino Rossi took a runaway triumph at the Alice Grand Prix de France, equalling Angel Nieto´s record of 90 Grand Prix wins with a superb solo run.
- Spies Completes Sweep at Infineon Raceway
Suzuki's Ben Spies completed the sweep on Sunday at Infineon Raceway with a victory in the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown, presented by Supercuts.
- Spies Completes Sweep at Infineon Raceway
Suzuki's Ben Spies completed the sweep on Sunday at Infineon Raceway with a victory in the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown, presented by Supercuts.
- Spies Completes Sweep at Infineon Raceway
Suzuki's Ben Spies completed the sweep on Sunday at Infineon Raceway with a victory in the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown, presented by Supercuts.
- De Reuver Takes Maiden MX1 Win to Complete A Fantastic Weekend
The Lovemytime Grand Prix of Italy ended with a surprisingly almost dry Sunday, as the day was predicted to be rainy.
- De Reuver Takes Maiden MX1 Win to Complete A Fantastic Weekend
The Lovemytime Grand Prix of Italy ended with a surprisingly almost dry Sunday, as the day was predicted to be rainy.
- De Reuver Takes Maiden MX1 Win to Complete A Fantastic Weekend
The Lovemytime Grand Prix of Italy ended with a surprisingly almost dry Sunday, as the day was predicted to be rainy.
- Laier Steps Into The Championship With Authority to Win Round Two
The second round of the FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship was an eventful one today at Mantova, where the series had never been before.
- Laier Steps Into The Championship With Authority to Win Round Two
The second round of the FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship was an eventful one today at Mantova, where the series had never been before.
- Laier Steps Into The Championship With Authority to Win Round Two
The second round of the FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship was an eventful one today at Mantova, where the series had never been before.
- Dominance Continues For Van Den Bosch And Gozzini After Wet Castelletto
Today’s rain turned the Motodromo’s track conditions upside down for the Grand Prix of Europe, the second of the 2008 season.
- Dominance Continues For Van Den Bosch And Gozzini After Wet Castelletto
Today’s rain turned the Motodromo’s track conditions upside down for the Grand Prix of Europe, the second of the 2008 season.
- Dominance Continues For Van Den Bosch And Gozzini After Wet Castelletto
Today’s rain turned the Motodromo’s track conditions upside down for the Grand Prix of Europe, the second of the 2008 season.
- Kirkham Takes Double Honours in Yamaha R1 Cup
Jon Kirkham capped off a dominating performance with his second win of the day in the Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup at Donington Park (26 May).
- Kirkham Takes Double Honours in Yamaha R1 Cup
Jon Kirkham capped off a dominating performance with his second win of the day in the Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup at Donington Park (26 May).
- Kirkham Takes Double Honours in Yamaha R1 Cup
Jon Kirkham capped off a dominating performance with his second win of the day in the Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup at Donington Park (26 May).
- Kirkham Takes Double Honours in Yamaha R1 Cup
Jon Kirkham capped off a dominating performance with his second win of the day in the Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup at Donington Park (26 May).
- KTM Super Duke Battle - Donington Park Race One and Two Results
Donington Park witnessed the second and third rounds of the 2008 KTM series, the races split over two days (25/26 May).
- KTM Super Duke Battle - Donington Park Race One and Two Results
Donington Park witnessed the second and third rounds of the 2008 KTM series, the races split over two days (25/26 May).
- KTM Super Duke Battle - Donington Park Race One and Two Results
Donington Park witnessed the second and third rounds of the 2008 KTM series, the races split over two days (25/26 May).
- KTM Super Duke Battle - Donington Park Race One and Two Results
Donington Park witnessed the second and third rounds of the 2008 KTM series, the races split over two days (25/26 May).
- British Supersport - Donington Park Race Result - Amended
Ian Lowry recorded his first win of the season after providing the main thrust of challenge to the wildcard pairing of Jonathan Rea and Andrew Pitt on the World Supersport Hannspree Ten Kate Hondas.
- British Supersport - Donington Park Race Result - Amended
Ian Lowry recorded his first win of the season after providing the main thrust of challenge to the wildcard pairing of Jonathan Rea and Andrew Pitt on the World Supersport Hannspree Ten Kate Hondas.
- British Supersport - Donington Park Race Result - Amended
Ian Lowry recorded his first win of the season after providing the main thrust of challenge to the wildcard pairing of Jonathan Rea and Andrew Pitt on the World Supersport Hannspree Ten Kate Hondas.
- British Supersport - Donington Park Race Result - Amended
Ian Lowry recorded his first win of the season after providing the main thrust of challenge to the wildcard pairing of Jonathan Rea and Andrew Pitt on the World Supersport Hannspree Ten Kate Hondas.
- Wins For Mitchell And Wainwright as Sim Makes it a Hat-Trick
Stuart Mitchell and Josh Wainwright shared the winner’s laurels in the Michelin Young Guns Trophy class of the Triumph Triple Challenge at Silverstone over the course of the weekend, as Jack Sim managed to take three out of three victories in the TDG Cup
- Wins For Mitchell And Wainwright as Sim Makes it a Hat-Trick
Stuart Mitchell and Josh Wainwright shared the winner’s laurels in the Michelin Young Guns Trophy class of the Triumph Triple Challenge at Silverstone over the course of the weekend, as Jack Sim managed to take three out of three victories in the TDG Cup
- Wins For Mitchell And Wainwright as Sim Makes it a Hat-Trick
Stuart Mitchell and Josh Wainwright shared the winner’s laurels in the Michelin Young Guns Trophy class of the Triumph Triple Challenge at Silverstone over the course of the weekend, as Jack Sim managed to take three out of three victories in the TDG Cup
- National Superstock 1000 - Donington Park Race Result
National Superstock 1000 - Donington Park Race Result
- National Superstock 1000 - Donington Park Race Result
National Superstock 1000 - Donington Park Race Result
- National Superstock 1000 - Donington Park Race Result
National Superstock 1000 - Donington Park Race Result
- National Superstock 600 - Donington Park Race Result
Robbie Brown took the chequered flag and with it the championship lead in a closely fought contest at Donington Park (26 May).
- National Superstock 600 - Donington Park Race Result
Robbie Brown took the chequered flag and with it the championship lead in a closely fought contest at Donington Park (26 May).
- National Superstock 600 - Donington Park Race Result
Robbie Brown took the chequered flag and with it the championship lead in a closely fought contest at Donington Park (26 May).
- National Superstock 600 - Donington Park Race Result
Robbie Brown took the chequered flag and with it the championship lead in a closely fought contest at Donington Park (26 May).
- Michael Dunlop to race at TT 2008; McBride improving in hospital.
Michael Dunlop is to race on both the TT Mountain Circuit and in the TT events at Billown. James McBride is improving in Nobles Hospital.
- Michael Dunlop to race at TT 2008; McBride improving in hospital.
Michael Dunlop is to race on both the TT Mountain Circuit and in the TT events at Billown. James McBride is improving in Nobles Hospital.
- Martin and Molyneux set blistering pace at TT 2008
Guy Martin topped the Superbike leader board at 127.08mph; Dave Molyneux/Dan Sayle topped the Sidecar charts at 115.067mph, World Champion Tim Reeves and Patrick Farrance upped their pace to 107.955mph in nearly perfect conditions.
- Martin and Molyneux set blistering pace at TT 2008
Guy Martin topped the Superbike leader board at 127.08mph; Dave Molyneux/Dan Sayle topped the Sidecar charts at 115.067mph, World Champion Tim Reeves and Patrick Farrance upped their pace to 107.955mph in nearly perfect conditions.
- McGuinness and Crowe set fastest practice laps for TT 2008
John McGuinness and Nick Crowe set the fastest practice laps of the week in a hectic final practice session for TT 2008.
- McGuinness and Crowe set fastest practice laps for TT 2008
John McGuinness and Nick Crowe set the fastest practice laps of the week in a hectic final practice session for TT 2008.
- McGuinness and Crowe set fastest practice laps for TT 2008
John McGuinness and Nick Crowe set the fastest practice laps of the week in a hectic final session.
- Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup - Mugello – Race
Luis Salom extended his lead in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup with a superb win from the 5th row of the grid.
- Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup - Mugello – Race
Luis Salom extended his lead in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup with a superb win from the 5th row of the grid.
- Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup - Mugello – Race
Luis Salom extended his lead in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup with a superb win from the 5th row of the grid.
- Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup - Mugello – Race
Luis Salom extended his lead in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup with a superb win from the 5th row of the grid.
- Rockstar Makita Suzuki¹s Spies Wins, Mladin Crashes at Miller Superbike Race on Saturday
Rockstar Makita Suzuki Factory Racing’s Ben Spies won the first of two AMA Superbike races of the double-header weekend at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah, on Saturday afternoon and took over the championship points lead from his teammate Mat Mlad
- Rockstar Makita Suzuki¹s Spies Wins, Mladin Crashes at Miller Superbike Race on Saturday
Rockstar Makita Suzuki Factory Racing’s Ben Spies won the first of two AMA Superbike races of the double-header weekend at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah, on Saturday afternoon and took over the championship points lead from his teammate Mat Mlad
- Rockstar Makita Suzuki¹s Spies Wins, Mladin Crashes at Miller Superbike Race on Saturday
Rockstar Makita Suzuki Factory Racing’s Ben Spies won the first of two AMA Superbike races of the double-header weekend at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah, on Saturday afternoon and took over the championship points lead from his teammate Mat Mlad
- Rockstar Makita Suzuki¹s Spies Wins, Mladin Crashes at Miller Superbike Race on Saturday
Rockstar Makita Suzuki Factory Racing’s Ben Spies won the first of two AMA Superbike races of the double-header weekend at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah, on Saturday afternoon and took over the championship points lead from his teammate Mat Mlad
- Cameron Donald wins record breaking Dainese Superbike TT
Australian Cameron Donald won the Dainese Superbike TT, setting a new race record. Long time leader and new lap record holder Guy Martin was forced out by mechanical problems.
- Crowe takes 4th Sidecar win; Reeves 3rd on debut.
Nick Crowe took his 4th Sidecar win alongside new passenger Mark Cox, having paased early leader John Holden. World Champion Tim Reeves made a stunning debut to finsh third.
- Crowe takes 4th Sidecar win; Reeves 3rd on debut.
Nick Crowe took his 4th Sidecar win alongside new passenger Mark Cox, having paased early leader John Holden. World Champion Tim Reeves made a stunning debut to finsh third.
- Rossi Extends Mugello Win Streak and World Championship Lead
Amidst blazing sunshine and starting from pole position at a track where he had been untouchable for the past six years, Valentino Rossi claimed a third consecutive victory of the season in the Gran Premio d´Italia Alice.
- Rossi Extends Mugello Win Streak and World Championship Lead
Amidst blazing sunshine and starting from pole position at a track where he had been untouchable for the past six years, Valentino Rossi claimed a third consecutive victory of the season in the Gran Premio d´Italia Alice.
- Rossi Extends Mugello Win Streak and World Championship Lead
Amidst blazing sunshine and starting from pole position at a track where he had been untouchable for the past six years, Valentino Rossi claimed a third consecutive victory of the season in the Gran Premio d´Italia Alice.
- Rossi Extends Mugello Win Streak and World Championship Lead
Amidst blazing sunshine and starting from pole position at a track where he had been untouchable for the past six years, Valentino Rossi claimed a third consecutive victory of the season in the Gran Premio d´Italia Alice.
- 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.
- Wins for Richardson and Hamilton in Classic MGP Races
Roy Richardson competed a hat-trick of wins in the Classic Junior MGP; whilst Ewan Hamilton did the double in the Lightweight Classic.
- Wins for Richardson and Hamilton in Classic MGP Races
Roy Richardson competed a hat-trick of wins in the Classic Junior MGP; whilst Ewan Hamilton did the double in the Lightweight Classic.
- Wins for Richardson and Hamilton in Classic MGP Races
Roy Richardson competed a hat-trick of wins in the Classic Junior MGP; whilst Ewan Hamilton did the double in the Lightweight Classic.
- Daniel Kneen completes history making MGP double
Daniel Kneen became the first man to win a Newcomers' race and the Junior in the same year at the MGP. He won the Junior after an epic battle with Michael Weldon who slid off less than 5 miles from the finish.
- Daniel Kneen completes history making MGP double
Daniel Kneen became the first man to win a Newcomers' race and the Junior in the same year at the MGP. He won the Junior after an epic battle with Michael Weldon who slid off less than 5 miles from the finish.
- Daniel Kneen completes history making MGP double
Daniel Kneen became the first man to win a Newcomers' race and the Junior in the same year at the MGP. He won the Junior after an epic battle with Michael Weldon who slid off less than 5 miles from the finish.
- Carole Nash Confirmed As Title Sponsor of 2008 Bike Show
Carole Nash, the UK’s biggest motorcycle insurance specialist has signed a high profile four-year deal to become title sponsor of the UK’s largest motorcycling event, the International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.
- Carole Nash Confirmed As Title Sponsor of 2008 Bike Show
Carole Nash, the UK’s biggest motorcycle insurance specialist has signed a high profile four-year deal to become title sponsor of the UK’s largest motorcycling event, the International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.
- World Champions Descend on Northallerton
Some of the best motorcycle racers in the world descend on Northallerton in North Yorkshire a week next Wednesday night (3rd September) when the North Yorkshire Road Racing Supporters Club 'World Superbike Night' takes place at Club Amadeus in the town.
- World Champions Descend on Northallerton
Some of the best motorcycle racers in the world descend on Northallerton in North Yorkshire a week next Wednesday night (3rd September) when the North Yorkshire Road Racing Supporters Club 'World Superbike Night' takes place at Club Amadeus in the town.
- World Champions Descend on Northallerton
Some of the best motorcycle racers in the world descend on Northallerton in North Yorkshire a week next Wednesday night (3rd September) when the North Yorkshire Road Racing Supporters Club 'World Superbike Night' takes place at Club Amadeus in the town.
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Shane Byrne tightened his grip on the chase for the Bennetts British Superbike title with a second winning double of the season in the fourth round at Donington Park in which the local favourite Leon Haslam had to settle for a second best in each of the races.
Riding the Airwaves Ducati, Byrne started from pole for the third time, but it was James Ellison who made the early running aboard the Hydrex Bike Animal Honda, though by the third lap, he had been taken by the determined Byrne.
He was beginning to pull clear of the pack when the Audi Safety Car was introduced to neutralise the race while marshals dealt with the ensuing fire, following the engine failure, of the Suzuki ridden by Luke Quigley.
“It was difficult, because after making a sensible start, I had just pulled out a bit of a gap when the Safety Car came out, and I had to think about tactics, but then I decided to just go for it,” explained Byrne.
“The wind was a real problem and at Redgate it actually blew the front wheel away and I had to pick the bike up a bit and balance it. It was a fine line between being safe and pushing on but fortunately my gamble paid off.”
Byrne held the upper-hand, crossing the line some 2.47secs up on HM Plant Honda rider Haslam with Tom Sykes third for Rizla Suzuki. Ellison had to settle for fourth place ahead of Leon Camier and Cal Crutchlow.
Karl Harris, suffering from arm-pump, had been running fourth, but dropped back to seventh ahead of Michael Rutter; Michael Laverty who had started from the pit-lane and Simon Andrews.
Haslam, who had blamed himself for a poor-start in the opener, made the perfect get-away next time out to lead, and soon his team-mate Crutchlow was running line adrift while Byrne, who had been sixth on the opening lap, was beginning to make up ground, though not without a scrap with his teamster Camier.
Byrne was running third with four laps remaining, and setting the fastest lap of the race, he closed in on Crutchlow, nosing inside him at the Melbourne Hairpin to go second. Next time round, with an indentical move he had taken Haslam, en route to completing his sixth victory.
“I didn’t make life easy for myself, but then I drifted through, kept it consistent and didn’t make any mistakes,” reflected Byrne, adding, “though that said I nearly fell off at the last corner on one lap.
“But, I got the double, and that is great for me and the team who have given me such a great package to work with – all I have to do is wobble around and win for them.”
Haslam came in second, ahead of Crutchlow, Camier, Ellison and Sykes.
Byrne leads the title chase 190-122 ahead of Crutchlow with Camier third on 107 points, while in the Daily Star Cup Buildbase NW200 Ducati rider John Laverty with a victory, and then a second place adrift of the Quay Garage Honda of Gary Mason extended his advantage to 171-87 ahead of Martin Jessopp.
British Superbike - Donington Park Race One Result
Pos - Rider - Bike - Team - Time
1 - Shane Byrne - Ducati - Airwaves Ducati - 32:01.1
2 - Leon Haslam - Honda - HM Plant Honda - 32:03.5
3 - Tom Sykes - Suzuki - Rizla Suzuki - 32:04.5
4 - James Ellison - Honda - Hydrex Bike Animal Honda - 32:06.9
5 - Leon Camier - Ducati - Airwaves Ducati - 32:07.2
6 - Cal Crutchlow - Honda - HM Plant Honda - 32:07.7
7 - Karl Harris - Yamaha - Team Yamaha - 32:08.5
8 - Michael Rutter - Ducati - North West 200 Ducati - 32:10.9
9 - Michael Laverty - Suzuki - Relentless Suzuki by TAS - 32:13.7
10 - Simon Andrews - Yamaha - Jentin Racing / Lloyds British - 32:17.3
11 - Stuart Easton - Kawasaki - MSS Discovery Kawasaki - 32:17.9
12 - Tristan Palmer - Honda - Tena for Men Honda - 32:21.1
13 - Tom Grant - Honda - SMT Honda - 32:24.1
14 - Dean Ellison - Yamaha - Co-ordit Racing - 32:26.4
15 - Scott Smart - Kawasaki - Hawk Racing - 32:26.5
16 - John Laverty - Ducati - Buildbase NW200 Ducati - 32:28.5
17 - Atsushi Watanabe - Suzuki - Rizla Suzuki - 32:29.1
18 - Gary Mason - Honda - Quay Garage - 32:33.6
19 - Tom Tunstall - Honda - Hardinge - Ice Valley Motorsport - 32:50.3
20 - Leon Morris - Ducati - Team Trimrite Brookspeed - 32:55.6
21 - Michael Howarth - Honda - Tena for Men Honda - 32:29.8
Not Classified
DNF - Aaron Zanotti - Honda - Red Viper Racing - 26:27.2
DNF - Chris Burns - MV Agusta - STP Superbike - 22:50.7
DNF - Billy McConnell - Kawasaki - MSS Discovery Kawasaki - 23:03.6
DNF - David Johnson - Honda - Team MAXXIS - 20:09.2
DNF - Luke Quigley - Suzuki - PDM Racing - 09:43.0
DNF - Shannon Etheridge - Kawasaki - MAR Adept - 03:23.7
British Superbike - Donington Park Race Two Result
1 - Shane Byrne - Ducati - Airwaves Ducati 31:06.3
2 - Leon Haslam - Honda - HM Plant Honda 31:06.7
3 - Cal Crutchlow - Honda - HM Plant Honda 31:07.8
4 - Leon Camier - Ducati - Airwaves Ducati 31:07.9
5 - James Ellison - Honda - Hydrex Bike Animal Honda 31:10.5
6 - Tom Sykes - Suzuki - Rizla Suzuki 31:13.8
7 - Karl Harris - Yamaha - Team Yamaha 31:22.0
8 - Michael Rutter - Ducati - North West 200 Ducati 31:33.1
9 - Simon Andrews - Yamaha - Jentin Racing / Lloyds British 31:38.2
10 - Gary Mason - Honda - Quay Garage 31:39.2
11 - Stuart Easton - Kawasaki - MSS Discovery Kawasaki 31:40.7
12 - Scott Smart - Kawasaki - Hawk Racing 31:42.3
13 - Atsushi Watanabe - Suzuki - Rizla Suzuki 31:42.4
14 - Tristan Palmer - Honda - Tena for Men Honda 31:52.4
15 - Dean Ellison - Yamaha - Co-ordit Racing 31:54.2
16 - John Laverty - Ducati - Buildbase NW200 Ducati 32:07.7
17 - Tom Tunstall - Honda - Hardinge - Ice Valley Motorsport 32:23.0
18 - Luke Quigley - Suzuki - PDM Racing 32:23.0
19 - Leon Morris - Ducati - Team Trimrite Brookspeed 32:31.2
20 - Shannon Etheridge - Kawasaki - MAR Adept 31:09.5
21 - Michael Howarth - Honda - Tena for Men Honda 32:14.3
Not Classified
DNF - David Johnson - Honda - Team MAXXIS 30:39.5
DNF - Tom Grant - Honda - SMT Honda 27:17.8
DNF - Michael Laverty - Suzuki - Relentless Suzuki by TAS 23:38.8
DNF - Billy Mcconnell - Kawasaki - MSS Discovery Kawasaki 08:00.1
DNF - Chris Burns - MV Agusta - STP Superbike 03:18.5
DNF - Aaron Zanotti - Honda - Red Viper Racing 01:47.3
Championship Points after race two
1 - Shane Byrne (Ducati) - 190
2 - Cal Crutchlow (Honda) - 122
3 - Leon Camier (Ducati) - 107
4 - Leon Haslam (Honda) - 96
5 - James Ellison (Honda) - 88
6 - Michael Rutter (Ducati) - 82
7 - Tom Sykes (Suzuki) - 75
8 - Stuart Easton (Kawasaki) - 62
9 - Michael Laverty (Suzuki) - 59
10 - Simon Andrews (Yamaha) - 37
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