Gobert to Make World Championship Comeback

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).
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. 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. Charpentier Leads Qualifying on First Day at Phillip Island Sebastien Charpentier (Winston Ten Kate Honda CBR600RR) needed only 12 laps to set the fastest time in the first qualifying session at Phillip Island, his 1’35.869 almost one second ahead of his nearest challenger after two session on the classic Australi 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. Provisional Front Row For Yamaha Motor Germany Duo Yamaha Motor Germany riders Broc Parkes and Kevin Curtain go into tomorrow's final qualifying session on the provisional front row after ending today's opening session second and third respectively. 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. Craig Jones Family Tribute Following the death of 23-year-old British World Supersport Championship racer Craig Jones early on Monday morning, his family have paid the following tributes: Craig Jones Family Tribute Following the death of 23-year-old British World Supersport Championship racer Craig Jones early on Monday morning, his family have paid the following tributes: Craig Jones Family Tribute Following the death of 23-year-old British World Supersport Championship racer Craig Jones early on Monday morning, his family have paid the following tributes: Craig Jones Family Tribute Following the death of 23-year-old British World Supersport Championship racer Craig Jones early on Monday morning, his family have paid the following tributes: Pat McDougall Returns To BSB Supersport Cup Guildford-based racer Pat McDougall (23) will be making a welcome return to the British Superbike supported Supersport Cup series at Knockhill in Scotland this weekend. Pat McDougall Returns To BSB Supersport Cup Guildford-based racer Pat McDougall (23) will be making a welcome return to the British Superbike supported Supersport Cup series at Knockhill in Scotland this weekend. Pat McDougall Returns To BSB Supersport Cup Guildford-based racer Pat McDougall (23) will be making a welcome return to the British Superbike supported Supersport Cup series at Knockhill in Scotland this weekend. Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship 2008 - Oschersleben Free Practice As of the free practice sessions this morning in Oschersleben, Germany, the Suzuki Endurance Racing Team decided to mark the spirits with the best time in 1’28.480, already better than the best qualifiying 2007 time made by the Team Kawasaki France. Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship 2008 - Oschersleben Free Practice As of the free practice sessions this morning in Oschersleben, Germany, the Suzuki Endurance Racing Team decided to mark the spirits with the best time in 1’28.480, already better than the best qualifiying 2007 time made by the Team Kawasaki France. Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship 2008 - Oschersleben Free Practice As of the free practice sessions this morning in Oschersleben, Germany, the Suzuki Endurance Racing Team decided to mark the spirits with the best time in 1’28.480, already better than the best qualifiying 2007 time made by the Team Kawasaki France. HM Plant Honda Chase Successful Foray North of The Border Giles on The Road to Recovery Team Joe Rocket Suzuki rider Shawn Giles has returned home and is on the road to full recovery after sustaining severe injuries at Queensland Raceway last month. Giles on The Road to Recovery Team Joe Rocket Suzuki rider Shawn Giles has returned home and is on the road to full recovery after sustaining severe injuries at Queensland Raceway last month. Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship 2008 - Oschersleben 1st Qualifications Despite a slight handicap due to Vincent Philippe’s injured ankle, Suzuki Endurance Racing Team takes the lead after the first qualifying session for the 8 Hours of Oschersleben. Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship 2008 - Oschersleben 1st Qualifications Despite a slight handicap due to Vincent Philippe’s injured ankle, Suzuki Endurance Racing Team takes the lead after the first qualifying session for the 8 Hours of Oschersleben. Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship 2008 - Oschersleben 1st Qualifications Despite a slight handicap due to Vincent Philippe’s injured ankle, Suzuki Endurance Racing Team takes the lead after the first qualifying session for the 8 Hours of Oschersleben. 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. Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship 2008 - SERT on Pole in Oschersleben Suzuki Endurance Racing Team will start from pole position at the Oschersleben 8 Hours, ahead of Team Kawasaki France and Yamaha Austria Racing Team. Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship 2008 - SERT on Pole in Oschersleben Suzuki Endurance Racing Team will start from pole position at the Oschersleben 8 Hours, ahead of Team Kawasaki France and Yamaha Austria Racing Team. Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship 2008 - SERT on Pole in Oschersleben Suzuki Endurance Racing Team will start from pole position at the Oschersleben 8 Hours, ahead of Team Kawasaki France and Yamaha Austria Racing Team. Haslam and Byrne Fastest, Just, From Sykes and Crutchlow Leon Haslam and Shane Byrne jointly topped the free practice leaderboard ahead of the eighth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at the short, but challenging Knockhill circuit in Fife. Haslam and Byrne Fastest, Just, From Sykes and Crutchlow Leon Haslam and Shane Byrne jointly topped the free practice leaderboard ahead of the eighth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at the short, but challenging Knockhill circuit in Fife. Haslam and Byrne Fastest, Just, From Sykes and Crutchlow Leon Haslam and Shane Byrne jointly topped the free practice leaderboard ahead of the eighth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at the short, but challenging Knockhill circuit in Fife. National Superstock 1000 – Knockhill 1st Qualifying National Superstock 1000 – Knockhill 1st Qualifying National Superstock 1000 – Knockhill 1st Qualifying National Superstock 1000 – Knockhill 1st Qualifying National Superstock 1000 – Knockhill 1st Qualifying National Superstock 1000 – Knockhill 1st Qualifying National Superstock 1000 – Knockhill 1st Qualifying National Superstock 1000 – Knockhill 1st Qualifying British Superbike Community Pays Tribute to Craig Jones Craig Jones will be remembered by racers, teams and spectators at Sunday’s eighth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Knockhill. British Superbike Community Pays Tribute to Craig Jones Craig Jones will be remembered by racers, teams and spectators at Sunday’s eighth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Knockhill. British Superbike Community Pays Tribute to Craig Jones Craig Jones will be remembered by racers, teams and spectators at Sunday’s eighth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Knockhill. British Superbike Community Pays Tribute to Craig Jones Craig Jones will be remembered by racers, teams and spectators at Sunday’s eighth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Knockhill. British Superbike Community Pays Tribute to Craig Jones Craig Jones will be remembered by racers, teams and spectators at Sunday’s eighth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Knockhill.	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). The immensely gifted 30-year-old, whose victory in the 1994 Australian Superbike Championship first propelled him onto the world stage, will deputise for injured Spanish rider David Checa, aboard the all-new Yamaha YZF-R6. The New South Welshman, whose battles with alcohol and drugs over the years have been well documented, is ecstatic about the opportunity afforded him by the French-based GMT 94 squad, and is hoping to really put some runs on the board in his home round at Phillip Island. "The whole deal came together really quickly," said Gobert. "The GMT 94 team manager rang me over the weekend, and before I knew it the ride was locked in. "There's no doubt I'm going to be on a steep learning curve at Qatar, but by the time I get to Phillip Island I hope to have everything sorted and put on a really good show. "And I reckon I'm on the best Supersport bike at the moment in the new YZF-R6. And one of my bikes will be straight from the Yamaha factory - which I didn't expect, but I'm delighted with!" Gobert already knows the fast way around Phillip Island, having won five of his eight world Superbike races at the iconic Victorian circuit. Gobert, who will turn 31 during the Phillip Island weekend, still longs for a full-time return to the international arena after a couple of season spent back home in Australia. "I've been travelling since I was 20, and to tell you the truth I'm getting a little bored back home in Oz," said Gobert. "I would dearly love to race in another world title of some description, and if I do well I might be asked to complete in the rest of the Supersport World Championship. That would be awesome." However, even if world title incumbency doesn't eventuate in 2006, Gobert will still compete outside of Australia in the Spanish Formula Extreme Championship, and he's also struck a deal to compete in the famed Le Mans 24-hour endurance race alongside the rehabilitated Checa. GMT 94 is an endurance specialist, having won the 2004 world title. "Yep, the Spanish deal is there, which would see me riding a Suzuki GSX-R1000 for one of the top teams (Austin Suzuki) in the Formula Extreme Championship," continued the former 500cc GP rider. "I have always loved Spain, and I'll base myself in Madrid during the season." In the meantime, the Losail circuit in Qatar beckons, where Gobert will be joined on the grid by four countrymen: Yamaha Motor Germany pairing Kevin Curtain and Broc Parkes, both on YZF-R6s; 2005 Australian Superbike and Supersport champion Josh Brookes (Ducati SC Caracchi 749R); and the UK-based veteran Dean Thomas (Team Gil Motorsport Kawasaki ZX-6RR), who will be replacing the injured Stephane Chambon. Meanwhile, in the top flight world Superbike division, reigning world champion Troy Corser (Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra GSX-R1000) will lead the Aussie assault in Qatar, as he strives to move clear of a deadlock with American Colin Edwards on the all-time world Superbike winner's list. Corser, who won his first world Superbike title in 1996, and Edwards currently reside on 31 wins apiece, behind four-time world champion Carl Fogarty (59). Corser won race one at Losail in 2005, before going onto win five of his next six outings - including a superb double at Phillip Island. Meanwhile, 2001 world Superbike champion Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox 999F06), after three testing years in MotoGP, makes a welcome return to the production-based class at Qatar, while former world Supersport champions Andrew Pitt (Yamaha Motor Italia YZF-R1SP) and Karl Muggeridge (Winston Ten Kate Honda CBR1000RR) will be eager to hit the ground running after solid rookie years in 2005. The final Australian in action will be Steve Martin (Foggy Petronas Racing FP1), entering his sixth year of world Superbike competition.
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