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. 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 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. 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. Charpentier on Pole at Phillip Island as Sofuoglu Continues on Steep Learning Curve For the second 2006 race in succession Sebastien Charpentier (Winston Ten Kate Honda CBR600RR) scored pole in World Supersport, adding to his recent success in Qatar. Charpentier on Pole at Phillip Island as Sofuoglu Continues on Steep Learning Curve For the second 2006 race in succession Sebastien Charpentier (Winston Ten Kate Honda CBR600RR) scored pole in World Supersport, adding to his recent success in Qatar. Front Row For Curtain And Parkes Yamaha riders Kevin Curtain and Broc Parkes will start tomorrow's second round of the Supersport World Championship from the front row of the grid after a strong showing at Phillip Island today. Front Row For Curtain And Parkes Yamaha riders Kevin Curtain and Broc Parkes will start tomorrow's second round of the Supersport World Championship from the front row of the grid after a strong showing at Phillip Island today. WSB Phillip Island Race Day Team Talk WSB Phillip Island Race Day Team Talk WSB Phillip Island Race Day Team Talk Charpentier Experiences Another Perfect Race Weekend Sebastien Charpentier (Winston Ten Kate Honda CBR600RR) scored his second win of the 2006 championship season, after 21 hot and challenging laps of the classic Phillip Island Circuit. Charpentier Experiences Another Perfect Race Weekend Sebastien Charpentier (Winston Ten Kate Honda CBR600RR) scored his second win of the 2006 championship season, after 21 hot and challenging laps of the classic Phillip Island Circuit. Double Podium For Yamaha Motor Germany Yamaha Motor Germany riders Kevin Curtain and Broc Parkes took their first double podium finish of the year at round two of the Supersport World Championship in Philip Island. Double Podium For Yamaha Motor Germany Yamaha Motor Germany riders Kevin Curtain and Broc Parkes took their first double podium finish of the year at round two of the Supersport World Championship in Philip Island. 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. 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. World Supersport - Misano Race Result A two-part WSS race at Misano went to Anthony West (Yamaha World SSP Racing), who won both ‘legs‘ and took an overall margin of victory of over four seconds. World Supersport - Misano Race Result A two-part WSS race at Misano went to Anthony West (Yamaha World SSP Racing), who won both ‘legs‘ and took an overall margin of victory of over four seconds. World Supersport - Misano Race Result A two-part WSS race at Misano went to Anthony West (Yamaha World SSP Racing), who won both ‘legs‘ and took an overall margin of victory of over four seconds. 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. 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. World Superbike - Misano Video Highlights World Superbike - Misano Video Highlights World Superbike - Misano Video Highlights World Superbike - Misano Video Highlights World Superbike - Misano Video Highlights World Superbike - Misano Video Highlights World Supersport - Misano Video Highlights World Supersport - Misano Video Highlights World Supersport - Misano Video Highlights World Supersport - Misano Video Highlights World Supersport - Misano Video Highlights World Supersport - Misano Video Highlights World Supersport - Misano Video Highlights World Supersport - Misano Video Highlights Honda Gears up For Goodwood Festival of Speed Honda’s impressive racing heritage will again be displayed at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed (11-13 July), with performances from two and four wheeled legends spanning five decades, and a host of Honda’s most famous racing champions. Honda Gears up For Goodwood Festival of Speed Honda’s impressive racing heritage will again be displayed at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed (11-13 July), with performances from two and four wheeled legends spanning five decades, and a host of Honda’s most famous racing champions. Honda Gears up For Goodwood Festival of Speed Honda’s impressive racing heritage will again be displayed at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed (11-13 July), with performances from two and four wheeled legends spanning five decades, and a host of Honda’s most famous racing champions. Honda Gears up For Goodwood Festival of Speed Honda’s impressive racing heritage will again be displayed at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed (11-13 July), with performances from two and four wheeled legends spanning five decades, and a host of Honda’s most famous racing champions. Coppins And Rattray Lead The Group to Sweden For Second Half of 2008 Season What that has been a very interesting FIM Motocross World Championship so far will enter into the final seven round stage this weekend in Uddevalla, marking the ninth of 15 meetings. Coppins And Rattray Lead The Group to Sweden For Second Half of 2008 Season What that has been a very interesting FIM Motocross World Championship so far will enter into the final seven round stage this weekend in Uddevalla, marking the ninth of 15 meetings. Coppins And Rattray Lead The Group to Sweden For Second Half of 2008 Season What that has been a very interesting FIM Motocross World Championship so far will enter into the final seven round stage this weekend in Uddevalla, marking the ninth of 15 meetings. See BMW Motorrad’s Biggest Stars And Their Machines up Close at The Goodwood Festival of Speed The weekend of 11-13 July sees Goodwood House near Chichester, West Sussex host the legendary Goodwood Festival of Speed. BMW Motorrad will, once again, play a part in the annual celebrations of Motorsport. See BMW Motorrad’s Biggest Stars And Their Machines up Close at The Goodwood Festival of Speed The weekend of 11-13 July sees Goodwood House near Chichester, West Sussex host the legendary Goodwood Festival of Speed. BMW Motorrad will, once again, play a part in the annual celebrations of Motorsport. See BMW Motorrad’s Biggest Stars And Their Machines up Close at The Goodwood Festival of Speed The weekend of 11-13 July sees Goodwood House near Chichester, West Sussex host the legendary Goodwood Festival of Speed. BMW Motorrad will, once again, play a part in the annual celebrations of Motorsport. Doubles For Rowbottom And Lo Turco as Triumph Triple Challenge Pays Its Respects At Cadwell Park Scott Rowbottom and Brazilian Rhalf Lo Turco both picked up two race victories in the Michelin Young Guns and TDG Cup classes of the Triumph Triple Challenge at Cadwell Park this weekend. Doubles For Rowbottom And Lo Turco as Triumph Triple Challenge Pays Its Respects At Cadwell Park Scott Rowbottom and Brazilian Rhalf Lo Turco both picked up two race victories in the Michelin Young Guns and TDG Cup classes of the Triumph Triple Challenge at Cadwell Park this weekend. Doubles For Rowbottom And Lo Turco as Triumph Triple Challenge Pays Its Respects At Cadwell Park Scott Rowbottom and Brazilian Rhalf Lo Turco both picked up two race victories in the Michelin Young Guns and TDG Cup classes of the Triumph Triple Challenge at Cadwell Park this weekend. Red Bull X-Fighters Will Be Coming Soon to Dave Dave – the home of witty banter - has landed its first branded content programming deal, by signing Red Bull to co-produce the death defying commission, Red Bull X-Fighters Red Bull X-Fighters Will Be Coming Soon to Dave Dave – the home of witty banter - has landed its first branded content programming deal, by signing Red Bull to co-produce the death defying commission, Red Bull X-Fighters Red Bull X-Fighters Will Be Coming Soon to Dave Dave – the home of witty banter - has landed its first branded content programming deal, by signing Red Bull to co-produce the death defying commission, Red Bull X-Fighters ‘Now’s The Time’ To Get On Two-Wheels July marks final month to book a motorcycle test ahead of new legislation ‘Now’s The Time’ To Get On Two-Wheels July marks final month to book a motorcycle test ahead of new legislation London Motorsport Show Amalgamates with Race Car Live The London Motorsport Show and Race Car Live!have amalgamated to create one of the UK's biggest motorsport industry events, which will take place at Brands Hatch race circuit on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd November 2008. Positive End to The Three-Day Test Session With Sete Gibernau at Mugello The three-day test session at the Tuscan track of Mugello has concluded in a positive fashion for Sete Gibernau. Positive End to The Three-Day Test Session With Sete Gibernau at Mugello The three-day test session at the Tuscan track of Mugello has concluded in a positive fashion for Sete Gibernau. Positive End to The Three-Day Test Session With Sete Gibernau at Mugello The three-day test session at the Tuscan track of Mugello has concluded in a positive fashion for Sete Gibernau. Uddevalla And Markelo to Define 15 Rider List For Overseas Rounds This first weekend of July is marked as an important date in the FIM Motocross World Championships calendars. Uddevalla And Markelo to Define 15 Rider List For Overseas Rounds This first weekend of July is marked as an important date in the FIM Motocross World Championships calendars. Uddevalla And Markelo to Define 15 Rider List For Overseas Rounds This first weekend of July is marked as an important date in the FIM Motocross World Championships calendars. Reigning MX1 AND MX2 Champions Ramon And Cairoli On Pole in Sweden A hot Saturday in Uddevalla saw the opening day of the Swedish GP, the ninth of 15 rounds in the World Championship calendar. Reigning MX1 AND MX2 Champions Ramon And Cairoli On Pole in Sweden A hot Saturday in Uddevalla saw the opening day of the Swedish GP, the ninth of 15 rounds in the World Championship calendar. Reigning MX1 AND MX2 Champions Ramon And Cairoli On Pole in Sweden A hot Saturday in Uddevalla saw the opening day of the Swedish GP, the ninth of 15 rounds in the World Championship calendar.	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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