Giovanni Bussei Will Replace Injured Karl Muggeridge for Valencia

Giovanni Bussei Will Replace Injured Karl Muggeridge for Valencia Karl Muggeridge, rider of the Winston Ten Kate Honda Team, really wanted to participate to the 3rd Superbike World Championship round of the 2006 season, but doctors have been really prudent from the first exams.
Home 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. Alstare Aim For Victory in Australia World Superbike Champion Troy Corser and Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra team mates Yukio Kagayama and Fabien Foret head to Australia this weekend on a mission to win. WSB Phillip Island Curiosities The last time that two Ducatis managed to take first and second place in the qualifications was in Assen 2004, when Chili took pole with the 998 RS03 prepared by PSG-1, followed by Toseland and Laconi with the official Ducati Fila 999F04. WSB Phillip Island TV Schedule TELEVISION BROADCAST TIMES - Round 2: Phillip Island, Australia - 04 and 05 March 2006 - All the Timings listed in this report are local Bayliss Returns to Home Round at Phillip Island With Two-Point Lead Following last weekend's thrilling series opener in Qatar, Troy Bayliss returns to Phillip Island, Australia for the second round of the World Superbike Championship with a two-point lead in the standings. Troy Honoured Superbike World Champion Troy Corser was given the honour of carrying the Queen’s Baton on a high speed ride round Phillip Island circuit to kick off round two of this year’s Superbike World Championship. Honda Makes Excellent Progress at Shortened Test Honda Racing’s British Superbike teams drew to a close their comprehensive three-day test at Guadix yesterday (1 March). The teams reported excellent progress and positive results despite the adverse weather conditions on day one. Provisional Front Row For Troy. Team Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra rider Troy Corser posted the fourth quickest time of Friday qualifying despite clutch and grip problems. Ducati And Honda Fight For Provisional Pole Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) mustered a full effort in the later stages of the first hour of timed qualifying at Phillip Island to score provisional pole, displacing new SBK inductee Alex Barros (Klaffi Honda) from his previous lead on the time sheets. Charpentier on Phillip Island Provisional Pole Sebastien Charpentier (Winston Ten Kate Honda) pulled another golden nugget out of his river of talent in sunny Australia, taking provisional pole at a pace almost one second faster than his nearest rivals. Charpentier on Phillip Island Provisional Pole Sebastien Charpentier (Winston Ten Kate Honda) pulled another golden nugget out of his river of talent in sunny Australia, taking provisional pole at a pace almost one second faster than his nearest rivals. Toseland in Top Three After Superheated First Session A keenly contested opening qualifying session at Phillip Island, held in high temperatures throughout, finally delivered third place to James Toseland (Winston Ten Kate Honda) as the Englishman fought it out with local riders Troy Bayliss and Troy Corser, Haga Seventh in First Qualifying Noriyuki Haga was the fastest of the Yamaha men in today's opening qualifying session for round two of the Superbike World Championship, held at the Phillip Island circuit in Australia. Bayliss Storms to Provisional Pole in Friday Qualifying Troy Bayliss continues to make the headlines for the Ducati Xerox Team on his return to World Superbikes. The Australian former world champion set a time of 1m33.387s in glorious conditions at the spectacular Phillip Island track to take the provisional p Steve Sixth After First Day at Phillip Island Steve Martin qualified in sixth place for tomorrow’s qualifying sessions at the second round of the Superbike World Championship at Phillip Island, Australia. Walker Top PSG-1 Kawasaki Rider With Nieto Close Behind Top ten provisional qualifying performances from Chris Walker (PSG-1 Kawasaki Corse) and Fonsi Nieto (PSG-1 Kawasaki Corse) were not easily won in the heat at Phillip Island... Alex Barros Second Fastest in Qualifying 1 Second in Qualifying I and fastest Honda rider of the day – this was Alex’ impressive performance today. For the last part of the Qualifying session the Brazilian even held the provisional pole. Bayliss Takes Pole on The Island After Setting New Track Record Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) will start Sunday’s two 22-lap races from pole position after a stunning Superpole ride broke a seven-year-old best lap record. Charpentier Marches on With Another Pole Sebastien Charpentier (Winston Ten Kate Honda) secured his second pole in as many attempts, thanks to a lap just outside the existing track best, set in 2003, shortly before the advent of control tyres for every SBK class. Charpentier Marches on With Another Pole Sebastien Charpentier (Winston Ten Kate Honda) secured his second pole in as many attempts, thanks to a lap just outside the existing track best, set in 2003, shortly before the advent of control tyres for every SBK class. WSB Phillip Island Day Two Team Talk WSB Phillip Island Race Day Team Talk WSB Phillip Island Race Day Team Talk WSB Phillip Island Race Day Team Talk Yet More Fireworks as WSB Continues to Fizz Phillip Island is one of the few circuits visited by both WSB and Moto GP, and like Assen, has reputation for being a top class international track that delivers high speed racing along with a spectacular backdrop. Top Teams Gravitate to Spain For Official WSB Test After the first two long-haul rounds of the 2006 World Superbike Championship have been completed, the entire World Superbike circus returns to Europe for the start of the second phase of the 13-round/26-race campaign. Top Teams Gravitate to Spain For Official WSB Test After the first two long-haul rounds of the 2006 World Superbike Championship have been completed, the entire World Superbike circus returns to Europe for the start of the second phase of the 13-round/26-race campaign. Top Teams Gravitate to Spain For Official WSB Test After the first two long-haul rounds of the 2006 World Superbike Championship have been completed, the entire World Superbike circus returns to Europe for the start of the second phase of the 13-round/26-race campaign. Rob Barbers Back in The GSXR European Cup PRB racing are pleased to announce that Rob Barber has been acquired by Suzuki Great Britain to represent them again in the GSXR European Cup at World Superbikes. Rob Barbers Back in The GSXR European Cup PRB racing are pleased to announce that Rob Barber has been acquired by Suzuki Great Britain to represent them again in the GSXR European Cup at World Superbikes. Official Misano Test Proves Popular With SBK Regulars Top World Superbike and Superstock teams will gather on the Adriatic coast of Italy for the second official SBK test of the 2006 racing season. Official Misano Test Proves Popular With SBK Regulars Top World Superbike and Superstock teams will gather on the Adriatic coast of Italy for the second official SBK test of the 2006 racing season. Bayliss Bests The Competition Once More Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) came close to breaking his own outright SBK Misano circuit record on the first of two days of Superbike testing at the 4.060km circuit on the Adriatic coast, as he proved to be the only rider under the 1’34 barrier all day. Bayliss Bests The Competition Once More Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) came close to breaking his own outright SBK Misano circuit record on the first of two days of Superbike testing at the 4.060km circuit on the Adriatic coast, as he proved to be the only rider under the 1’34 barrier all day. Pirelli Invites Fans to Win With DIABLO FANTASBK Pirelli Presents its latest contest for the fans: Diablo FantaSBK Pirelli Invites Fans to Win With DIABLO FANTASBK Pirelli Presents its latest contest for the fans: Diablo FantaSBK Come And See JAMES TOSELAND And His Band CRASH World Superbike Rider JAMES TOSELAND and his band CRASH Come And See JAMES TOSELAND And His Band CRASH World Superbike Rider JAMES TOSELAND and his band CRASH Bayliss Dips Under The Circuit Record at The Seaside AGAIN Once more the 2001 World Champion Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) dominated the time sheets in World Superbike testing, taking a new track record at Misano Adriatico with a 1.33.317 lap, set in the final session of the two-day test. Bayliss Dips Under The Circuit Record at The Seaside AGAIN Once more the 2001 World Champion Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) dominated the time sheets in World Superbike testing, taking a new track record at Misano Adriatico with a 1.33.317 lap, set in the final session of the two-day test. WSB Misano Test Team Talk Rather than swamping the headlines with lots of team releases we have now put in one place for easier reading. Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - Brno Race Result Seventeen year-old Belgian Xavier Simeon (Alstare Suzuki) celebrated his national day one day late, Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - Brno Race Result Seventeen year-old Belgian Xavier Simeon (Alstare Suzuki) celebrated his national day one day late, Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - Brno Race Result Seventeen year-old Belgian Xavier Simeon (Alstare Suzuki) celebrated his national day one day late, Toseland and Biaggi Take the Honours in Brno James Toseland and Max Biaggi take the honours in Brno with Toseland winning the first race and Biaggi the second. Toseland and Biaggi Take the Honours in Brno James Toseland and Max Biaggi take the honours in Brno with Toseland winning the first race and Biaggi the second. Toseland and Biaggi Take the Honours in Brno James Toseland and Max Biaggi take the honours in Brno with Toseland winning the first race and Biaggi the second. Sofuoglu Wins - Again Kenan Sofuoglu on the Hannspree Ten Kate Honda has notched up yet another race win at Brno in the Czech Repbulic. Sofuoglu Wins - Again Kenan Sofuoglu on the Hannspree Ten Kate Honda has notched up yet another race win at Brno in the Czech Repbulic. Sofuoglu Wins - Again Kenan Sofuoglu on the Hannspree Ten Kate Honda has notched up yet another race win at Brno in the Czech Repbulic. Sofuoglu Wins - Again Kenan Sofuoglu on the Hannspree Ten Kate Honda has notched up yet another race win at Brno in the Czech Repbulic. European Superstock 600 - Brands Hatch Race One Result European Superstock 600 - Brands Hatch Race One Result European Superstock 600 - Brands Hatch Race One Result European Superstock 600 - Brands Hatch Race One Result European Superstock 600 - Brands Hatch Race One Result European Superstock 600 - Brands Hatch Race One Result Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - Brands Hatch Race Result Niccolo Canepa (Ducati Xerox Junior Team) scored a clear win after an early fight in the Superstock race, Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - Brands Hatch Race Result Niccolo Canepa (Ducati Xerox Junior Team) scored a clear win after an early fight in the Superstock race, Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - Brands Hatch Race Result Niccolo Canepa (Ducati Xerox Junior Team) scored a clear win after an early fight in the Superstock race, Toseland Brands Double James Toseland on the Hannspree Ten Kate took a dramatic double race win at Brands Hatch. Toseland Brands Double James Toseland on the Hannspree Ten Kate took a dramatic double race win at Brands Hatch. Toseland Brands Double James Toseland on the Hannspree Ten Kate took a dramatic double race win at Brands Hatch. Sofuoglu Takes Championship at Brands Kenan Sofuoglu has wrapped up the World Supersport Championship at Brands Hatch in Kent. Sofuoglu Takes Championship at Brands Kenan Sofuoglu has wrapped up the World Supersport Championship at Brands Hatch in Kent. Sofuoglu Takes Championship at Brands Kenan Sofuoglu has wrapped up the World Supersport Championship at Brands Hatch in Kent. Sofuoglu Takes Championship at Brands Kenan Sofuoglu has wrapped up the World Supersport Championship at Brands Hatch in Kent. European Superstock 600 - Brands Hatch Race Result In the second Superstock race of the weekend, Frenchman Maxime Berger (team Trasimeno) put a significant 26 points between himself and second place European Superstock 600 - Brands Hatch Race Result In the second Superstock race of the weekend, Frenchman Maxime Berger (team Trasimeno) put a significant 26 points between himself and second place European Superstock 600 - Brands Hatch Race Result In the second Superstock race of the weekend, Frenchman Maxime Berger (team Trasimeno) put a significant 26 points between himself and second place Motorcycle Legend Troy Bayliss Stops Traffic For Puma Ducati Footwear & Apparel The fruits of PUMA’s collaboration with Ducati are now available in the UK and, to celebrate, 2006 Ducati Xerox World Superbike champion Troy Bayliss will stop London traffic! Motorcycle Legend Troy Bayliss Stops Traffic For Puma Ducati Footwear & Apparel The fruits of PUMA’s collaboration with Ducati are now available in the UK and, to celebrate, 2006 Ducati Xerox World Superbike champion Troy Bayliss will stop London traffic! Motorcycle Legend Troy Bayliss Stops Traffic For Puma Ducati Footwear & Apparel The fruits of PUMA’s collaboration with Ducati are now available in the UK and, to celebrate, 2006 Ducati Xerox World Superbike champion Troy Bayliss will stop London traffic! Karl Harris replaces Fabien Foret in World Supersport for Brands Hatch Three time British Supersport champion Karl Harris has signed up to the Yamaha World Supersport Team for the British round of the 2008 World Supersport Championship at Brands Hatch on 2nd August. Karl Harris replaces Fabien Foret in World Supersport for Brands Hatch Three time British Supersport champion Karl Harris has signed up to the Yamaha World Supersport Team for the British round of the 2008 World Supersport Championship at Brands Hatch on 2nd August. Karl Harris replaces Fabien Foret in World Supersport for Brands Hatch Three time British Supersport champion Karl Harris has signed up to the Yamaha World Supersport Team for the British round of the 2008 World Supersport Championship at Brands Hatch on 2nd August. Karl Harris replaces Fabien Foret in World Supersport for Brands Hatch Three time British Supersport champion Karl Harris has signed up to the Yamaha World Supersport Team for the British round of the 2008 World Supersport Championship at Brands Hatch on 2nd August. Karl Harris replaces Fabien Foret in World Supersport for Brands Hatch Three time British Supersport champion Karl Harris has signed up to the Yamaha World Supersport Team for the British round of the 2008 World Supersport Championship at Brands Hatch on 2nd August. Knee Injury Curtails 2008 Campaign for Cairoli MX2-GP World Champion Antonio Cairoli has undergone surgery on his left knee after scans yesterday in Belgium revealed a damaged ACL. Knee Injury Curtails 2008 Campaign for Cairoli MX2-GP World Champion Antonio Cairoli has undergone surgery on his left knee after scans yesterday in Belgium revealed a damaged ACL. Knee Injury Curtails 2008 Campaign for Cairoli MX2-GP World Champion Antonio Cairoli has undergone surgery on his left knee after scans yesterday in Belgium revealed a damaged ACL. More Accurate Details on Garry McCoy’s Situation Following on from the information supplied by the Triumph SC team press office we have received more accurate information on Garry McCoy situation, which has been supplied by Gemma, Garry’s girlfriend. More Accurate Details on Garry McCoy’s Situation Following on from the information supplied by the Triumph SC team press office we have received more accurate information on Garry McCoy situation, which has been supplied by Gemma, Garry’s girlfriend. More Accurate Details on Garry McCoy’s Situation Following on from the information supplied by the Triumph SC team press office we have received more accurate information on Garry McCoy situation, which has been supplied by Gemma, Garry’s girlfriend. More Accurate Details on Garry McCoy’s Situation Following on from the information supplied by the Triumph SC team press office we have received more accurate information on Garry McCoy situation, which has been supplied by Gemma, Garry’s girlfriend. Update on Fabian Foret This update has been sent to use from Fabian Foret (unofficially): Update on Fabian Foret This update has been sent to use from Fabian Foret (unofficially): Update on Fabian Foret This update has been sent to use from Fabian Foret (unofficially): Update on Fabian Foret This update has been sent to use from Fabian Foret (unofficially): Walker To Race In World Superbike Championship For Paul Bird Paul Bird Motorsport wishes to announce the signing of British rider Chris Walker to race for the Vent Axia VK team for the rest of the 2008 Hannspree World Superbike Championship. Walker To Race In World Superbike Championship For Paul Bird Paul Bird Motorsport wishes to announce the signing of British rider Chris Walker to race for the Vent Axia VK team for the rest of the 2008 Hannspree World Superbike Championship. Walker To Race In World Superbike Championship For Paul Bird Paul Bird Motorsport wishes to announce the signing of British rider Chris Walker to race for the Vent Axia VK team for the rest of the 2008 Hannspree World Superbike Championship. Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship 2008 - Suzuka Free Practice Suzuki is opening the hostility as from the first practice session at the Suzuka 8 Hours. Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship 2008 - Suzuka Free Practice Suzuki is opening the hostility as from the first practice session at the Suzuka 8 Hours. Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship 2008 - Suzuka Free Practice Suzuki is opening the hostility as from the first practice session at the Suzuka 8 Hours. Gearlink Kawasaki to race in World Supersport event Gearlink Kawasaki are delighted to have been awarded a wild card entry into the World Supersport race at Brands Hatch on August 3 where Chris Martin will step into the limelight on the world stage to showcase the capabilities of the Gearlink Kawasaki Ninj Gearlink Kawasaki to race in World Supersport event Gearlink Kawasaki are delighted to have been awarded a wild card entry into the World Supersport race at Brands Hatch on August 3 where Chris Martin will step into the limelight on the world stage to showcase the capabilities of the Gearlink Kawasaki Ninj Gearlink Kawasaki to race in World Supersport event Gearlink Kawasaki are delighted to have been awarded a wild card entry into the World Supersport race at Brands Hatch on August 3 where Chris Martin will step into the limelight on the world stage to showcase the capabilities of the Gearlink Kawasaki Ninj Gearlink Kawasaki to race in World Supersport event Gearlink Kawasaki are delighted to have been awarded a wild card entry into the World Supersport race at Brands Hatch on August 3 where Chris Martin will step into the limelight on the world stage to showcase the capabilities of the Gearlink Kawasaki Ninj Gearlink Kawasaki to race in World Supersport event Gearlink Kawasaki are delighted to have been awarded a wild card entry into the World Supersport race at Brands Hatch on August 3 where Chris Martin will step into the limelight on the world stage to showcase the capabilities of the Gearlink Kawasaki Ninj 2009 MotoGP Provisional Calendar The 2009 provisional calendar of the FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix is the following: 2009 MotoGP Provisional Calendar The 2009 provisional calendar of the FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix is the following: 2009 MotoGP Provisional Calendar The 2009 provisional calendar of the FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix is the following: Ryan Farquhar to Ride a JMF Millsport Yamaha R6 Ryan Farquhar is set to ride a JMF Millsport Yamaha R6 at this weekends Faugheen road races with the possibility of competing on the teams machinery at next months Ulster Grand Prix. Ryan Farquhar to Ride a JMF Millsport Yamaha R6 Ryan Farquhar is set to ride a JMF Millsport Yamaha R6 at this weekends Faugheen road races with the possibility of competing on the teams machinery at next months Ulster Grand Prix. Ryan Farquhar to Ride a JMF Millsport Yamaha R6 Ryan Farquhar is set to ride a JMF Millsport Yamaha R6 at this weekends Faugheen road races with the possibility of competing on the teams machinery at next months Ulster Grand Prix.	Karl Muggeridge, rider of the Winston Ten Kate Honda Team, really wanted to participate to the 3rd Superbike World Championship round of the 2006 season, but doctors have been really prudent from the first exams. The Mobile Clinic’s doctors declared from the beginning, and after further medical controls in Switzerland and Australia the result was the same. Karl will not be able to compete on the Ricardo Tormo circuit in the next weekend of race in Valencia. A pity for the Aussie rider who was looking for revenge after not such a lucky start of the season. The Winston Ten Kate Honda Team decided that his position on the second Honda CBR 1000 will be taken by experienced Italian rider Giovanni Bussei. Ronald Ten Kate – Winston Ten Kate Honda Team Manager “I am really sorry Karl will not be able to ride with us in Valencia. He seemed to get better and better day by day, but at the end I think he took, together with the doctors the right decision. It’s not worth it to ruin a season and put in danger his future for a single race. I am confident he will be back in Monza. Giovanni Bussei will be riding with us in Valencia next weekend. Giovanni demonstrated to be a good rider in the past with previous experience with Pirelli Tyres which is a key point. He really deserves a chance with our Team also for what he has done in Imola in 2004. In that race, during the warm up lap, he transformed into a “taxi rider” and brought our rider Chris Vermeulen back to the box after a fall, allowing him to participate in a crucial race in which Chris was fighting for the Title. This showed the sportsmanship Giovanni has. We could consider it a payback from our side. It wasn’t easy to find a rider in this moment of the season, but we are very pleased to work with Giovanni.” Giovanni Bussei – Winston Ten Kate Honda rider “I couldn’t believe it when I received the phone call yesterday afternoon. I was really happy. The chance to ride the Honda CBR 1000, which finished second in last year championship, is a fantastic opportunity for me. After my injury at Mangy Cours last year, I wasn’t planning to find any teams for the 2006 season, I had some offers but I preferred to recover and be back at the best physical conditions. Nothing is for sure yet, but I may possibly participate to Supermotard World Championship to keep in shape. But what is happening now is just incredible. The last rumours were saying that Karl was going to recover, and then my phone rang. It was Ronald Ten Kate. Now I really hope to payback the trust they gave me by bringing as many points as possible to the Winston Ten Kate Honda Team. Of course I am sorry for Karl, I know how he is feeling at the moment. I honestly hope he will get well soon.” Karl Muggeridge – Winston Ten Kate Honda rider “The doctors convinced me: it’s not worth it to risk a season, and not only, for a race. The injury is in a delicate position, and even if I don’t feel any pain, a hard fall could make it much worse. From a couple of weeks I am not taking anymore painkillers, therefore I was really positive about being able to compete in Valencia, but this morning exams weren’t as good as I thought. I will have to put through treatments and exercising to race in Monza in the first weekend of May. This is why I don’t think I’ll be able to follow the race from the track, but I will probably remain in Zurich with my family. I wish all the best to Giovanni. I hope he can do really well for the Team and for himself.”
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