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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.
- Guy Martin Tops at Dundrod Again
Kirmington's Guy Martin again proved to be the man to beat at Dundrod where he was competing in the Ulster Grand Prix and although he was unable to repeat the five wins of 2006,
- Guy Martin Tops at Dundrod Again
Kirmington's Guy Martin again proved to be the man to beat at Dundrod where he was competing in the Ulster Grand Prix and although he was unable to repeat the five wins of 2006,
- Farquhar tops practice leader boards for Superstock and Supersport classes.
Ryan Farquhar tops the final practice leader boards for both the Superstock and Supersport TT races. Close racing is assured as any only 16 seconds cover the first 10 Supersport riders and 21 seconds the first 10 Superstock riders.
- Farquhar tops practice leader boards for Superstock and Supersport classes.
Ryan Farquhar tops the final practice leader boards for both the Superstock and Supersport TT races. Close racing is assured as any only 16 seconds cover the first 10 Supersport riders and 21 seconds the first 10 Superstock riders.
- Farquhar tops practice leader boards for Superstock and Supersport classes.
Ryan Farquhar tops the final practice leader boards for both the Superstock and Supersport TT races. Close racing is assured as any only 16 seconds cover the first 10 Supersport riders and 21 seconds the first 10 Superstock riders.
- Double joy for Donald; illness forces Anstey out.
Australian Cameron Donald secured his second TT win in the Superstock Race; the first double by an Australian rider since Graeme McGregor in 1984. Pre-race favourite Bruce Anstey retired due to feeling unwell.
- Double joy for Donald; illness forces Anstey out.
Australian Cameron Donald secured his second TT win in the Superstock Race; the first double by an Australian rider since Graeme McGregor in 1984. Pre-race favourite Bruce Anstey retired due to feeling unwell.
- Double joy for Donald; illness forces Anstey out.
Australian Cameron Donald secured his second TT win in the Superstock Race; the first double by an Australian rider since Graeme McGregor in 1984. Pre-race favourite Bruce Anstey retired due to feeling unwell.
- Plater claims first TT win after Anstey exclusion
Steve Plater won the first Supersport TT after Bruce Anstey who had led from the start and had crossed the line first was disqualified because of a small technical irregularity.
- Plater claims first TT win after Anstey exclusion
Steve Plater won the first Supersport TT after Bruce Anstey who had led from the start and had crossed the line first was disqualified because of a small technical irregularity.
- Plater claims first TT win after Anstey exclusion
Steve Plater won the first Supersport TT after Bruce Anstey who had led from the start and had crossed the line first was disqualified because of a small technical irregularity.
- Nemesis - Anstey wins Supersport Race 2
Bruce Anstey gave a commanding performance to win the Relentless Supersport Race 2; two days after having his first race taken from him by the stewards. Ryan Farquhar won the trophy for the best aggregate performance.
- Nemesis - Anstey wins Supersport Race 2
Bruce Anstey gave a commanding performance to win the Relentless Supersport Race 2; two days after having his first race taken from him by the stewards. Ryan Farquhar won the trophy for the best aggregate performance.
- Nemesis - Anstey wins Supersport Race 2
Bruce Anstey gave a commanding performance to win the Relentless Supersport Race 2; two days after having his first race taken from him by the stewards. Ryan Farquhar won the trophy for the best aggregate performance.
- McGuinness wins 14th TT to equal Mike Hailwood
John McGuinness was victorious in one of the greatest TT races in living memory. He won the Dainese Senior TT to claim his 14th victory to equal the late great Mike Hailwood. He is the first rider to win 4 consecutive Senior titles since Giacomo Agostini.
- McGuinness wins 14th TT to equal Mike Hailwood
John McGuinness was victorious in one of the greatest TT races in living memory. He won the Dainese Senior TT to claim his 14th victory to equal the late great Mike Hailwood. He is the first rider to win 4 consecutive Senior titles since Giacomo Agostini.
- McGuinness wins 14th TT to equal Mike Hailwood
John McGuinness was victorious in one of the greatest TT races in living memory. He won the Dainese Senior TT to claim his 14th victory to equal the late great Mike Hailwood. He is the first rider to win 4 consecutive Senior titles since Giacomo Agostini.
- TT wins for Lougher and Palmer
Chris Palmer won his third TT in the 125cc race held at the Billown Circuit. Ian Lougher won his 8th in the 250cc event. Billown became the 4th circuit to stage TT racing.
- TT wins for Lougher and Palmer
Chris Palmer won his third TT in the 125cc race held at the Billown Circuit. Ian Lougher won his 8th in the 250cc event. Billown became the 4th circuit to stage TT racing.
- TT wins for Lougher and Palmer
Chris Palmer won his third TT in the 125cc race held at the Billown Circuit. Ian Lougher won his 8th in the 250cc event. Billown became the 4th circuit to stage TT racing.
- Treble for Lougher; double for William Dunlop at S100
Ian Lougher scored three wins at the Southern 100 meeting; including the Solo Championship, to surpass Joey Dunlop as the most successful rider on the Billown Circuit. William Dunlop scored a brace of 250cc wins; Guy Martin won the opening Superbike race.
- Treble for Lougher; double for William Dunlop at S100
Ian Lougher scored three wins at the Southern 100 meeting; including the Solo Championship, to surpass Joey Dunlop as the most successful rider on the Billown Circuit. William Dunlop scored a brace of 250cc wins; Guy Martin won the opening Superbike race.
- Treble for Lougher; double for William Dunlop at S100
Ian Lougher scored three wins at the Southern 100 meeting; including the Solo Championship, to surpass Joey Dunlop as the most successful rider on the Billown Circuit. William Dunlop scored a brace of 250cc wins; Guy Martin won the opening Superbike race.
- Amor Flies to Victory at Faugheen
For the second weekend in a row, Keith Amor was at the top of the Irish road racing tree as the Falkirk rider was awarded the Man of the Meeting award at Sunday's Faugheen 50 road races.
- Amor Flies to Victory at Faugheen
For the second weekend in a row, Keith Amor was at the top of the Irish road racing tree as the Falkirk rider was awarded the Man of the Meeting award at Sunday's Faugheen 50 road races.
- Amor Flies to Victory at Faugheen
For the second weekend in a row, Keith Amor was at the top of the Irish road racing tree as the Falkirk rider was awarded the Man of the Meeting award at Sunday's Faugheen 50 road races.
- Emmett to Ride Macau GP?
Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup competitor Sean Emmett has been forced to withdraw from the remaining championship rounds due to lack of funding.
- Emmett to Ride Macau GP?
Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup competitor Sean Emmett has been forced to withdraw from the remaining championship rounds due to lack of funding.
- Emmett to Ride Macau GP?
Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup competitor Sean Emmett has been forced to withdraw from the remaining championship rounds due to lack of funding.
- Relentless Suzuki Retain Donald For 2009
Prior to this weekend’s BSB round at Knockhill in Fife, Relentless Suzuki by TAS Racing is please to announce the signing of Aussie sensation Cameron Donald for the 2009 season.
- Relentless Suzuki Retain Donald For 2009
Prior to this weekend’s BSB round at Knockhill in Fife, Relentless Suzuki by TAS Racing is please to announce the signing of Aussie sensation Cameron Donald for the 2009 season.
- Relentless Suzuki Retain Donald For 2009
Prior to this weekend’s BSB round at Knockhill in Fife, Relentless Suzuki by TAS Racing is please to announce the signing of Aussie sensation Cameron Donald for the 2009 season.
- Relentless Suzuki Retain Donald For 2009
Prior to this weekend’s BSB round at Knockhill in Fife, Relentless Suzuki by TAS Racing is please to announce the signing of Aussie sensation Cameron Donald for the 2009 season.
- Webtech Software Ltd is Costello’s Manx Saviour
The TT’s fastest female may not have been able to compete, on an equal footing, at this year’s Manx Grand Prix without the sponsorship she has received from Manx business Webtech Software Ltd.
- Webtech Software Ltd is Costello’s Manx Saviour
The TT’s fastest female may not have been able to compete, on an equal footing, at this year’s Manx Grand Prix without the sponsorship she has received from Manx business Webtech Software Ltd.
- Webtech Software Ltd is Costello’s Manx Saviour
The TT’s fastest female may not have been able to compete, on an equal footing, at this year’s Manx Grand Prix without the sponsorship she has received from Manx business Webtech Software Ltd.
- Webtech Software Ltd is Costello’s Manx Saviour
The TT’s fastest female may not have been able to compete, on an equal footing, at this year’s Manx Grand Prix without the sponsorship she has received from Manx business Webtech Software Ltd.
- Rain Stops Play For Amor at Dismal Dundrod
Keith Amor was denied his final opportunity of claiming an International race win in the 2008 season when torrential rain caused Saturday's Ulster Grand Prix to be abandoned.
- Rain Stops Play For Amor at Dismal Dundrod
Keith Amor was denied his final opportunity of claiming an International race win in the 2008 season when torrential rain caused Saturday's Ulster Grand Prix to be abandoned.
- Rain Stops Play For Amor at Dismal Dundrod
Keith Amor was denied his final opportunity of claiming an International race win in the 2008 season when torrential rain caused Saturday's Ulster Grand Prix to be abandoned.
- Farquhar's GP Hopes Thwarted by Ulster Weather
Ryan Farquhar's hopes of success at Saturday's Ulster Grand Prix were thwarted by the Irish weather
- Farquhar's GP Hopes Thwarted by Ulster Weather
Ryan Farquhar's hopes of success at Saturday's Ulster Grand Prix were thwarted by the Irish weather
- Farquhar's GP Hopes Thwarted by Ulster Weather
Ryan Farquhar's hopes of success at Saturday's Ulster Grand Prix were thwarted by the Irish weather
- UGP Washout For Relentless Suzuki
There was disappointment all round in the Relentless Suzuki camp when Saturday’s Ulster Grand Prix was cancelled due to a severe weather warning in Northern Ireland.
- UGP Washout For Relentless Suzuki
There was disappointment all round in the Relentless Suzuki camp when Saturday’s Ulster Grand Prix was cancelled due to a severe weather warning in Northern Ireland.
- UGP Washout For Relentless Suzuki
There was disappointment all round in the Relentless Suzuki camp when Saturday’s Ulster Grand Prix was cancelled due to a severe weather warning in Northern Ireland.
- Cummins and NCT Vanfit Yamaha Part Company
Conor Cummins has parted company with the NCT Vanfit Yamaha team with immediate effect and after the amicable split the 22-year old Manxman will not now be contesting this weekend’s British Superstock Championship round at Cadwell Park.
- Cummins and NCT Vanfit Yamaha Part Company
Conor Cummins has parted company with the NCT Vanfit Yamaha team with immediate effect and after the amicable split the 22-year old Manxman will not now be contesting this weekend’s British Superstock Championship round at Cadwell Park.
- Cummins and NCT Vanfit Yamaha Part Company
Conor Cummins has parted company with the NCT Vanfit Yamaha team with immediate effect and after the amicable split the 22-year old Manxman will not now be contesting this weekend’s British Superstock Championship round at Cadwell Park.
- Cummins and NCT Vanfit Yamaha Part Company
Conor Cummins has parted company with the NCT Vanfit Yamaha team with immediate effect and after the amicable split the 22-year old Manxman will not now be contesting this weekend’s British Superstock Championship round at Cadwell Park.
- 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.
- Stoner Shapes up Strong on Day One in Misano
Casey Stoner was the fastest rider on track on Friday at Misano, making his opening preparations for the Gran Premio Cinzano di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini.
- Stoner Shapes up Strong on Day One in Misano
Casey Stoner was the fastest rider on track on Friday at Misano, making his opening preparations for the Gran Premio Cinzano di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini.
- Stoner Shapes up Strong on Day One in Misano
Casey Stoner was the fastest rider on track on Friday at Misano, making his opening preparations for the Gran Premio Cinzano di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini.
- Donington Park 2008 WSBK Wild-card riders
The wild-card riders who will race in the Superbike and Supersport World Championships and Superstock FIM Cup rounds scheduled on the circuit of Donington Park on September 7 next, are the following :
- Donington Park 2008 WSBK Wild-card riders
The wild-card riders who will race in the Superbike and Supersport World Championships and Superstock FIM Cup rounds scheduled on the circuit of Donington Park on September 7 next, are the following :
- Donington Park 2008 WSBK Wild-card riders
The wild-card riders who will race in the Superbike and Supersport World Championships and Superstock FIM Cup rounds scheduled on the circuit of Donington Park on September 7 next, are the following :
- Donington Park 2008 WSBK Wild-card riders
The wild-card riders who will race in the Superbike and Supersport World Championships and Superstock FIM Cup rounds scheduled on the circuit of Donington Park on September 7 next, are the following :
- Join biking adventurer, Charley Boorman, at BMW Off Road Skills in September
Having successfully returned from his latest global-trotting adventure, By Any Means, actor Charley Boorman will be lending a helping hand to Simon Pavey and his instructors at selected BMW Off Road Skills courses in September.
- Join biking adventurer, Charley Boorman, at BMW Off Road Skills in September
Having successfully returned from his latest global-trotting adventure, By Any Means, actor Charley Boorman will be lending a helping hand to Simon Pavey and his instructors at selected BMW Off Road Skills courses in September.
- FIM Motocross Grand Prix of Republic of Ireland-Latest Info
After hosting lots of horse racing meetings Fairyhouse Racecourse is now ready to play host to round 13 of the FIM Motocross World series.
- FIM Motocross Grand Prix of Republic of Ireland-Latest Info
After hosting lots of horse racing meetings Fairyhouse Racecourse is now ready to play host to round 13 of the FIM Motocross World series.
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Crowe completes second double in epic Sidecar Race B
Nick Crowe and passenger Mark Cox completed their sidecar double with victory in a race that will live long in the memory of those lucky enough to have seen it. For Nick it was his fifth TT win and his second double victory. This was a real test of all of the teams and a true result because the first ten crews on the first lap completed the race. There were concerns before the off that the gremlins that ended Dave Molyneux’s race after the first few metres of lap one and that seemed to haunt Klaus Klaffenbock would spoil this race as well; thankfully that was not the case.
Conditions for the race were again good; with the headwind on the mountain the only problem facing the crews. The tap on the shoulder and Dave Molyneux and Daniel Sayle were on their way. A somewhat over enthusiastic approach to Ballacraine cost them a little time and they were in third place at Glen Helen 0.9s behind the black Relentless by TAS Suzuki outfit of John Holden and Andy Winkle; who were in turn 2.4s down on the black Honda outfit of Nick Crowe and Mark Cox. Over the humpbacked bridge at Ballaugh Molyneux had taken second from Holden.
At Ramsey it was the screaming Suzuki engined outfit of Dave Molyneux that broke the afternoon quiet as they began the mountain ascent for the first time. Nick Crowe and Mark Cox were next and they had halved the starting interval as they too headed up May Hill and on towards the mountain climb. Holden and Winkle were next; 20 seconds behind Crowe on the road; but just 10 on corrected time. The action was excellent as the outfits slewed right then left before blasting along the short straight leading to the rising right hander at Cruickshanks; a great vantage point for those who do not mind standing. Our watch had Steve Norbury/ Rick Long fourth; Klaus Klaffenbock/Christian Parzer fifth and Phil Dongworth/Stuart Castles sixth; with just 11 seconds covering fourth to eleventh places. Over the mountain Crowe continued to hunt down the blue machine in front. As they crossed the start line there was just under 1 second between them on the road; Crowe having lapped at 114.3mph and Molyneux at 113.445mph. The first 8 crews managed to lap at over 110mph; despite the headwind on the mountain. The top six was completed by Holden / Winkle; Klaffenbock / Parzer; Norbury / Long and Dongworth / Castles.
Nick Crowe took the lead on the road on the run from Quarter Bridge to Braddan Bridge. If he thought that was the end of the race he was wrong. Try as he might he could not shake off Molyneux. Molyneux tried to pass on several occasions but could not quite make it stick. The spectacle of the two dicing side by side in short circuit style thrilled the spectators gathered all around the 37.73 miles of the circuit. The time difference was always 10 seconds plus a few metres for the remainder of the race as the two finest crews slugged it out like a couple of heavyweight boxers for the remainder of the race. At the presentation they agreed to swap back the paint that they had exchanged during this most memorable of races. The absolute faith that they have in each other was obvious on and off the track; their friendship also clear despite their rivalry on the race track. Indeed the mutual respect of all the leading crews was very evident at the prize presentation.
At Ramsey on lap 2 Nick Crowe led by about 15 metres, giving photographers a chance to have the two crews in one frame (see our gallery!). Molyneux had increased his advantage over Holden to 16.8 seconds. Fourth to sixth were: Norbury / Long; Klaffenbock / Parzer and Dongworth / Castles. One piece of bad news was that Kenny Howles and Doug Jewell had crashed their outfit at the 11th Milestone and been taken by helicopter to Noble’s Hospital. Kenny’s injuries were not believed to be serious but Doug was placed into intensive care with serious leg injuries; we hope that both will soon make full recoveries from their injuries.
At the end of the lap Nick Crowe, having upped his lap speed to 114.544mph, led by 10.36s. The one change in the order from Ramsey was that Tim Reeves and Patrick Farrance had edged into sixth, just 1.5s ahead of Dongworth / Castles.
Lap three saw the exciting paint swapping duel at the front continue with Molyneux’s Suzuki having slightly better acceleration than Crowe’s Honda but just lacking the top end speed to make a pass stick; on Sulby Straight the Honda was 4mph quicker than the Suzuki. At Ramsey the gap was still 10 seconds plus 15 metres as the two leading crews blasted towards their final mountain climb. Behind them the order remained as it had been at the start of the lap. As the others also set of towards the mountain climb we hoped that Klaffi would at last stay the distance and gain a silver replica as some consolation for the run of mechanical failures that have dogged him in the last three years. His machine did stay the distance and it was a very pleased Klaus Klaffenbock and Christian Parzer who duly collected their prized trophies; hopefully this will be enough to ensure that they return next year.
At the end of the best Sidecar race for many years it was Nick Crowe and Mark Cox who took the winners’ laurels by 10.55 seconds from Dave Molyneux and Daniel Sayle. Dave’s move to Suzuki gave him the new challenge that he was looking for, but whilst the engine is very good the electronics were not so well thought of. It took a midnight session to have new system fitted and the engine tested to allow Dave and Daniel to take their place on the grid.
John Holden and Andy Winkle duly took their second podium place of the week; but seemed a tad disappointed at the presentation; next year they will be looking for the top step of the podium. The competition for that place will be intense because Tim Reeves and Patrick Farrance will have learned a huge amount from their debut and will be themselves pushing for a win.
This was sidecar racing at its very best, with exciting duels right throughout the field; more of the same next year please.
1. N Crowe / M Cox 113.989mph
2. D Molyneux / D Sayle 113.116mph
3. J Holden / A Winkle 112.585mph
4. S Norbury / R Long 112.144mph
5. K Klaffenbock / C Parzer 112.117mph
6. T Reeves / P Farrance 111.342mph
7. P Dongworth / S Castles 110.830mph
8. S Neary / J Winn 110.851mph
9. N Connole / D Chauhan 109.801mph
10. D Wright / S Bond 109.049mph
11. G Lambert / S Wilson 108.370mph
12. G Bryan / R Bell 108.360mph
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