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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.
- 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.
- Bayliss Double in Assen
Bayliss Double in Assen
- Bayliss Double in Assen
Bayliss Double in Assen
- Bayliss Double in Assen
Bayliss Double in Assen
- Bayliss Double in Assen
Bayliss Double in Assen
- 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.
- 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,
- Bayliss and Kiyonari Share the Honours in Donington
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) and Ryuichi Kiyonari (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) powered to the two wins in the eleventh round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship, which was held in front of 45,000 spectators at Donington Park
- Bayliss and Kiyonari Share the Honours in Donington
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) and Ryuichi Kiyonari (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) powered to the two wins in the eleventh round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship, which was held in front of 45,000 spectators at Donington Park
- Bayliss and Kiyonari Share the Honours in Donington
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) and Ryuichi Kiyonari (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) powered to the two wins in the eleventh round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship, which was held in front of 45,000 spectators at Donington Park
- Bayliss and Kiyonari Share the Honours in Donington
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) and Ryuichi Kiyonari (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) powered to the two wins in the eleventh round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship, which was held in front of 45,000 spectators at Donington Park
- World Superbikes – Vallelunga Race One & Two Result
Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) scored a sensational double win in the twelfth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Vallelunga circuit near Rome in front of 82,000 spectators.
- World Superbikes – Vallelunga Race One & Two Result
Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) scored a sensational double win in the twelfth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Vallelunga circuit near Rome in front of 82,000 spectators.
- World Superbikes – Vallelunga Race One & Two Result
Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) scored a sensational double win in the twelfth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Vallelunga circuit near Rome in front of 82,000 spectators.
- World Superbikes – Vallelunga Race One & Two Result
Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) scored a sensational double win in the twelfth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Vallelunga circuit near Rome in front of 82,000 spectators.
- Bayliss SBK World Champion for the Third Time
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) clinched the FIM Superbike World Championship for the third time today after finishing third in race 1 at Magny-Cours in front of 78,000 spectators.
- Bayliss SBK World Champion for the Third Time
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) clinched the FIM Superbike World Championship for the third time today after finishing third in race 1 at Magny-Cours in front of 78,000 spectators.
- Bayliss SBK World Champion for the Third Time
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) clinched the FIM Superbike World Championship for the third time today after finishing third in race 1 at Magny-Cours in front of 78,000 spectators.
- Bayliss SBK World Champion for the Third Time
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) clinched the FIM Superbike World Championship for the third time today after finishing third in race 1 at Magny-Cours in front of 78,000 spectators.
- 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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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. The race, watched by 51,000 spectators, marked World Superbike's return to the United States for the first time since 2004.
Hannspree Ten Kate Honda's Spanish rider scored the first double win of his career and set fastest lap in both races to add to his Superpole win yesterday, and in so doing gave Honda their 100th victory in the Superbike World Championship. With today's wins, Checa has reduced the gap to leader Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) to 28 points after the Australian left the USA with zero on his scorecard, the result of a crash and a technical problem in the two races.
Race 1 : The first race was reduced by one lap after a problem for Fabrizio on the grid and a subsequent restart. Rookie Checa took his first SBK win after starting from pole, moving into the lead on lap 4 and having an untroubled run until the flag. Second place went to an on-form Troy Corser (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB), who had not finished on the podium since Valencia, while Michel Fabrizio (Ducati Xerox) powered his way up to third after concluding the opening lap in fourteenth place. The Italian passed Max Neukirchner (Alstare Suzuki) three laps from the end. Fifth place went to Fonsi Nieto (Suzuki Alstare) ahead of the surprising Jakub Smrz (Guandalini Ducati) and Karl Muggeridge (DF Racing Honda). Max Biaggi (Sterilgarda Go Eleven Ducati) could only finish ninth. The Italian, third at the end of the opening lap, went off the track after a contact with Haga and lost time. Championship leader Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) had a nasty crash on lap 5 at the final turn while battling for second, and so did Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB), who was racing with a broken right collarbone.
Carlos Checa: "This is a fantastic moment, we've been looking for it for so long. It was not easy because when I went out with the first bike, there was some problem then I changed to the other bike, which worked well, and I'm completely satisfied. I've felt quite comfortable with this track all weekend, the bike and the tyres have worked well, but we've improved overall and that helped me to win this race."
Troy Corser: "It got pretty tight at the start because all of us went into the first corner a bit too fast. I ended up hitting Carlos in turn 2 and nearly went down and lost ground at the beginning of the race. I knew I had the pace so just picked my way through then with five laps to go, pushed really hard and secured second place."
Michel Fabrizio: "I'm very happy with the podium, it was a pity about my start, and I had a few problems with the gear shifter in the early stages but the team worked well all weekend and in the end it was an excellent result for me."
Race 2 - Once in the lead on lap 9, Checa cruised to his second win of the day, and his first double victory. Neukirchner led the early laps but once passed by Carlos, he settled for second, consolidating his third place in the championship. The final podium place went to Fabrizio, who again had a poor start, twelfth at the end of lap 1, but the Ducati Xerox rider was the quickest man on the track in the final stages. Biaggi had a good run to fourth after holding on to third for much of the race, the Italian finishing ahead of Yukio Kagayama (Suzuki Alstare) and a heroic Haga, who will undergo a collarbone operation tomorrow to be fit for Nurburgring in two weeks time. Ninth place went to Regis Laconi (PSG-1 Corse), the first Kawasaki to the flag. Bayliss was out of the points in race 2 after returning to the pits to fix a loose gear shifter, while Corser was again heading for the podium in third but he crashed out on lap 17.
Carlos Checa:
"Well, I didn't have to wait ten years for another win, it was just two hours! After the first one we had to concentrate on the second, but now I'm free and can celebrate. For sure it's a special day today, but after all the tough work we did until now, the two victories came and this is one of the happiest days for me in this moment. For sure I was less laps alone in the second race but in the end it was the same feeling, two victories in America is fantastic."
Max Neukirchner:
"I worked really hard, in the first race we had some problems in the corners and for entry it was not possible to go in the corners, we changed something on the front forks and in the second race things were much better. I'm really happy that the next round is in front of my home crowd in Germany, there'll be a lot of fans coming and we're going to have some fun there!"
Michel Fabrizio:
"Again it's a great result but this time I'm a little bit disappointed because I wanted to go one better and give some bother to Carlos seeing as he ran two lonely races out there. I got another bad start so as well as having to learn Superpole, I'm going to have to work more on my starts!"
World Superbike – Miller Motorsport – Race One Result
Pos – Rider – Team – Time
1 - Carlos Checa - Hannspree Ten Kate Honda - 37'04.991
2 - Troy Corser - Yamaha Motor Italia WSB - 37'07.800
3 - Michel Fabrizio - Ducati Xerox Team - 37'11.537
4 - Max Neukirchner - Team Alstare Suzuki - 37'12.755
5 - Fonsi Nieto - Team Suzuki Alstare - 37'21.466
6 - Jakub Smrz - Guandalini Racing by Grifo's - 37'22.117
7 - Karl Muggeridge - D.F. Racing - 37'22.275
8 - Yukio Kagayama - Team Suzuki Alstare - 37'22.407
9 - Max Biaggi - Sterilgarda Go Eleven - 37'23.108
10 - Ryuichi Kiyonari - Hannspree Ten Kate Honda - 37'25.458
11 - Lorenzo Lanzi - R.G. Team - 37'26.733
12 - Kenan Sofuoglu - Hannspree Ten Kate Honda Jr. - 37'32.524
13 - Gregorio Lavilla - Ventaxia VK Honda - 37'37.600
14 - Ruben Xaus - Sterilgarda Go Eleven - 37'38.156
15 - Russell Holland - D.F. Racing - Bertocchi - 37'39.173
16 - Shinichi Nakatomi - YZF Yamaha - 37'39.491
17 - Ayrton Badovini - Team Pedercini - 37'41.146
18 - Sébastien Gimbert - Yamaha France Ipone GMT 94 - 37'46.676
19 - Makoto Tamada - Kawasaki PSG-1 Corse - 37'48.570
20 - Roberto Rolfo - Hannspree Honda Althea - 37'59.186
21 - Jason Pridmore - Alto Evolution Honda Superbike - 38'05.379
22 - Vittorio Iannuzzo - Team Pedercini - 38'07.095
23 - Scott Jensen - On The Throttle.TV - 38'14.944
24 - Loic Napoleone - Grillini PBR Team - 38'17.249
Not Classified
RT - Shuhei Aoyama - Alto Evolution Honda Superbike - 28'32.626
RT - David Checa - Yamaha France Ipone GMT 94 - 11'44.504
RT - Noriyuki Haga - Yamaha Motor Italia WSB - 9'21.749
RT - Troy Bayliss - Ducati Xerox Team - 7'29.032
RT - Régis Laconi - Kawasaki PSG-1 Corse - 7'31.934
World Superbike – Miller Motorsport – Race Two Result
Pos – Rider – Team – Time
1 - Carlos Checa - Hannspree Ten Kate Honda - 38'44.105
2 - Max Neukirchner - Team Alstare Suzuki - 38'47.652
3 - Michel Fabrizio - Ducati Xerox Team - 38'50.718
4 - Max Biaggi - Sterilgarda Go Eleven - 38'51.983
5 - Yukio Kagayama - Team Suzuki Alstare - 38'54.673
6 - Noriyuki Haga - Yamaha Motor Italia WSB - 38'55.644
7 - Ryuichi Kiyonari - Hannspree Ten Kate Honda - 39'02.486
8 - Fonsi Nieto - Team Suzuki Alstare - 39'04.751
9 - Régis Laconi - Kawasaki PSG-1 Corse - 39'05.369
10 - Lorenzo Lanzi - R.G. Team - 39'08.968
11 - Karl Muggeridge - D.F. Racing - 39'09.777
12 - Ayrton Badovini - Team Pedercini - 39'15.816
13 - Makoto Tamada - Kawasaki PSG-1 Corse - 39'19.733
14 - Kenan Sofuoglu - Hannspree Ten Kate Honda Jr. - 39'26.921
15 - Gregorio Lavilla - Ventaxia VK Honda - 39'29.139
16 - Roberto Rolfo - Hannspree Honda Althea - 39'34.325
17 - Sébastien Gimbert - Yamaha France Ipone GMT 94 - 39'34.758
18 - Jason Pridmore - Alto Evolution Honda Superbike - 39'35.293
19 - Vittorio Iannuzzo - Team Pedercini - 39'48.638
20 - Scott Jensen - On The Throttle.TV - 39'56.154
21 - Loic Napoleone - Grillini PBR Team - 40'03.326
22 - Troy Bayliss - Ducati Xerox Team - 39'28.491
Not Classified
RT - Troy Corser - Yamaha Motor Italia WSB - 29'36.910
RT - Shuhei Aoyama - Alto Evolution Honda Superbike - 26'41.737
RT - Shinichi Nakatomi - YZF Yamaha - 24'47.655
RT - Ruben Xaus - Sterilgarda Go Eleven - 9'20.880
RT - Russell Holland - D.F. Racing - Bertocchi - 2'26.041
EX - Jakub Smrz - Guandalini Racing by Grifo's - 8'57.628
Championship Points after race two
1 - T. Bayliss - 194
2 - C. Checa - 166
3 - M. Neukirchner - 144
4 - F. Nieto - 126
5 - N. Haga - 122
6 - T. Corser - 121
7 - R. Xaus - 92
8 - M. Fabrizio - 87
9 - M. Biaggi - 85
10 - R. Kiyonari - 80
11 - Y. Kagayama - 73
12 - G. Lavilla - 63
13 - L. Lanzi - 60
14 - J. Smrz - 51
15 - K. Muggeridge - 49
16 - K. Sofuoglu - 32
17 - M. Tamada - 31
18 - R. Laconi - 28
19 - R. Rolfo - 20
20 - S. Nakatomi - 16
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