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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.
- 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.
- Haga and Bayliss Win at EuroSpeedway
Noriyuki Haga on the Yamaha Italia machine took a dominant race one win while Bayliss takes race two at the EuroSpeedway in Germany.
- Haga and Bayliss Win at EuroSpeedway
Noriyuki Haga on the Yamaha Italia machine took a dominant race one win while Bayliss takes race two at the EuroSpeedway in Germany.
- Haga and Bayliss Win at EuroSpeedway
Noriyuki Haga on the Yamaha Italia machine took a dominant race one win while Bayliss takes race two at the EuroSpeedway in Germany.
- Biaggi and Bayliss Take a Win a Piece in Italy
Max Biaggi on the Alstare Corona Extra Suzuki and Troy Bayliss on Ducati Xerox bikes have shared the spoils at Vallelunga in Italy.
- Biaggi and Bayliss Take a Win a Piece in Italy
Max Biaggi on the Alstare Corona Extra Suzuki and Troy Bayliss on Ducati Xerox bikes have shared the spoils at Vallelunga in Italy.
- Biaggi and Bayliss Take a Win a Piece in Italy
Max Biaggi on the Alstare Corona Extra Suzuki and Troy Bayliss on Ducati Xerox bikes have shared the spoils at Vallelunga in Italy.
- Toseland 07 WSBK Champion Despite Haga Double
James Toseland and his Hannspree Ten Kate Honda team have taken the 2007 Corona Extra World Superbike Championship.
- Toseland 07 WSBK Champion Despite Haga Double
James Toseland and his Hannspree Ten Kate Honda team have taken the 2007 Corona Extra World Superbike Championship.
- Toseland 07 WSBK Champion Despite Haga Double
James Toseland and his Hannspree Ten Kate Honda team have taken the 2007 Corona Extra World Superbike Championship.
- Bayliss and Nieto Share The Spoils in Qatar
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) and Fonsi Nieto (Alstare Suzuki) shared the wins in two exciting races in the opening round of the HANNspree Superbike World Championship in Qatar.
- Bayliss and Nieto Share The Spoils in Qatar
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) and Fonsi Nieto (Alstare Suzuki) shared the wins in two exciting races in the opening round of the HANNspree Superbike World Championship in Qatar.
- Bayliss and Nieto Share The Spoils in Qatar
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) and Fonsi Nieto (Alstare Suzuki) shared the wins in two exciting races in the opening round of the HANNspree Superbike World Championship in Qatar.
- Bayliss and Nieto Share The Spoils in Qatar
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) and Fonsi Nieto (Alstare Suzuki) shared the wins in two exciting races in the opening round of the HANNspree Superbike World Championship in Qatar.
- Bayliss Double Down Under
Australian riders took the honours in the second round of the HANNspree Superbike World Championship at Phillip Island in front of a 65,400 crowd.
- Bayliss Double Down Under
Australian riders took the honours in the second round of the HANNspree Superbike World Championship at Phillip Island in front of a 65,400 crowd.
- Bayliss Double Down Under
Australian riders took the honours in the second round of the HANNspree Superbike World Championship at Phillip Island in front of a 65,400 crowd.
- Bayliss Double Down Under
Australian riders took the honours in the second round of the HANNspree Superbike World Championship at Phillip Island in front of a 65,400 crowd.
- Lanzi And Haga Take Wins in Valencia World Superbikes
Lorenzo Lanzi (RG Ducati) and Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) took the wins in a spectacular day of action at Valencia in front of 60,000 spectators, a record attendance for World Superbikes at the Spanish circuit.
- Lanzi And Haga Take Wins in Valencia World Superbikes
Lorenzo Lanzi (RG Ducati) and Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) took the wins in a spectacular day of action at Valencia in front of 60,000 spectators, a record attendance for World Superbikes at the Spanish circuit.
- Lanzi And Haga Take Wins in Valencia World Superbikes
Lorenzo Lanzi (RG Ducati) and Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) took the wins in a spectacular day of action at Valencia in front of 60,000 spectators, a record attendance for World Superbikes at the Spanish circuit.
- Lanzi And Haga Take Wins in Valencia World Superbikes
Lorenzo Lanzi (RG Ducati) and Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) took the wins in a spectacular day of action at Valencia in front of 60,000 spectators, a record attendance for World Superbikes at the Spanish circuit.
- Bayliss Double in Assen
Bayliss Double in Assen
- Bayliss Double in Assen
Bayliss Double in Assen
- Bayliss Double in Assen
Bayliss Double in Assen
- Bayliss Double in Assen
Bayliss Double in Assen
- Neukirchner and Haga Share the Wins in Spectacular Day
Max Neukirchner (Alstare Suzuki) and Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia) shared the wins in the IDS Italian Round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza in front of a record crowd of 112,000 spectators.
- Neukirchner and Haga Share the Wins in Spectacular Day
Max Neukirchner (Alstare Suzuki) and Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia) shared the wins in the IDS Italian Round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza in front of a record crowd of 112,000 spectators.
- Neukirchner and Haga Share the Wins in Spectacular Day
Max Neukirchner (Alstare Suzuki) and Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia) shared the wins in the IDS Italian Round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza in front of a record crowd of 112,000 spectators.
- Neukirchner and Haga Share the Wins in Spectacular Day
Max Neukirchner (Alstare Suzuki) and Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia) shared the wins in the IDS Italian Round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza in front of a record crowd of 112,000 spectators.
- Checa Does The Double in the US
Carlos Checa powered to a sensational double win in the sixth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Miller Motorsports Park circuit in the USA.
- Checa Does The Double in the US
Carlos Checa powered to a sensational double win in the sixth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Miller Motorsports Park circuit in the USA.
- Checa Does The Double in the US
Carlos Checa powered to a sensational double win in the sixth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Miller Motorsports Park circuit in the USA.
- Checa Does The Double in the US
Carlos Checa powered to a sensational double win in the sixth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Miller Motorsports Park circuit in the USA.
- World Superbike - Misano Race One and Two Result
Germany's Max Neukirchner (Alstare Suzuki) and Spain's Ruben Xaus (Sterilgarda Go Eleven Ducati) picked up the two wins in today's eighth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Misano World Circuit in front of 68,000 spectators.
- World Superbike - Misano Race One and Two Result
Germany's Max Neukirchner (Alstare Suzuki) and Spain's Ruben Xaus (Sterilgarda Go Eleven Ducati) picked up the two wins in today's eighth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Misano World Circuit in front of 68,000 spectators.
- World Superbike - Misano Race One and Two Result
Germany's Max Neukirchner (Alstare Suzuki) and Spain's Ruben Xaus (Sterilgarda Go Eleven Ducati) picked up the two wins in today's eighth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Misano World Circuit in front of 68,000 spectators.
- World Superbike - Misano Race One and Two Result
Germany's Max Neukirchner (Alstare Suzuki) and Spain's Ruben Xaus (Sterilgarda Go Eleven Ducati) picked up the two wins in today's eighth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Misano World Circuit in front of 68,000 spectators.
- World Supersport - Misano Race Result
win in four races, the Australian comfortably taking the chequered flag after his rival Broc Parkes (Yamaha World Supersport) crashed out on lap 9.
- World Supersport - Misano Race Result
win in four races, the Australian comfortably taking the chequered flag after his rival Broc Parkes (Yamaha World Supersport) crashed out on lap 9.
- World Supersport - Misano Race Result
win in four races, the Australian comfortably taking the chequered flag after his rival Broc Parkes (Yamaha World Supersport) crashed out on lap 9.
- World Supersport - Misano Race Result
win in four races, the Australian comfortably taking the chequered flag after his rival Broc Parkes (Yamaha World Supersport) crashed out on lap 9.
- Kiyonari Sensational Double at Brands Hatch
Ryuichi Kiyonari (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) crowned a triumphant week of racing with two sensational wins in the tenth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at Brands Hatch in front of 97,000 spectators,
- Kiyonari Sensational Double at Brands Hatch
Ryuichi Kiyonari (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) crowned a triumphant week of racing with two sensational wins in the tenth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at Brands Hatch in front of 97,000 spectators,
- Kiyonari Sensational Double at Brands Hatch
Ryuichi Kiyonari (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) crowned a triumphant week of racing with two sensational wins in the tenth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at Brands Hatch in front of 97,000 spectators,
- Kiyonari Sensational Double at Brands Hatch
Ryuichi Kiyonari (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) crowned a triumphant week of racing with two sensational wins in the tenth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at Brands Hatch in front of 97,000 spectators,
- 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.
- CJ Riders Fund Cycle Race
The quiet scenic track of Cadwell Park is soon to be hit by the madness that has now become the annual CJ Riders Fund Cadwell Park Cycle Race.
- CJ Riders Fund Cycle Race
The quiet scenic track of Cadwell Park is soon to be hit by the madness that has now become the annual CJ Riders Fund Cadwell Park Cycle Race.
- CJ Riders Fund Cycle Race
The quiet scenic track of Cadwell Park is soon to be hit by the madness that has now become the annual CJ Riders Fund Cadwell Park Cycle Race.
- Bridewell Buoyed For British Championship Return
Following on from a season racing in both the Italian Superbike Championship and the Suzuki GSX-R750 European Cup, this bank holiday weekend at Cadwell Park will see a welcome return for much-loved racer and paddock character Tommy Bridewell,
- Bridewell Buoyed For British Championship Return
Following on from a season racing in both the Italian Superbike Championship and the Suzuki GSX-R750 European Cup, this bank holiday weekend at Cadwell Park will see a welcome return for much-loved racer and paddock character Tommy Bridewell,
- Bridewell Buoyed For British Championship Return
Following on from a season racing in both the Italian Superbike Championship and the Suzuki GSX-R750 European Cup, this bank holiday weekend at Cadwell Park will see a welcome return for much-loved racer and paddock character Tommy Bridewell,
- Ducati Marlboro Team End Positive Brno Test
The Ducati Marlboro Team completed a two-day test at the Brno circuit in the Czech Republic in impressive style today, with Casey Stoner setting a sensational pace and declaring himself happy with development of the GP8 and the Bridgestone tyres.
- Ducati Marlboro Team End Positive Brno Test
The Ducati Marlboro Team completed a two-day test at the Brno circuit in the Czech Republic in impressive style today, with Casey Stoner setting a sensational pace and declaring himself happy with development of the GP8 and the Bridgestone tyres.
- Ducati Marlboro Team End Positive Brno Test
The Ducati Marlboro Team completed a two-day test at the Brno circuit in the Czech Republic in impressive style today, with Casey Stoner setting a sensational pace and declaring himself happy with development of the GP8 and the Bridgestone tyres.
- Rossi Confident For Final Push After Postive Brno Test
Valentino Rossi left the Brno circuit in the Czech Republic this evening after a busy but successful two days of testing, alongside most of his fellow MotoGP competitors.
- Rossi Confident For Final Push After Postive Brno Test
Valentino Rossi left the Brno circuit in the Czech Republic this evening after a busy but successful two days of testing, alongside most of his fellow MotoGP competitors.
- Rossi Confident For Final Push After Postive Brno Test
Valentino Rossi left the Brno circuit in the Czech Republic this evening after a busy but successful two days of testing, alongside most of his fellow MotoGP competitors.
- American Suzuki Sending Stock Samples to AMA for Inspection
The Rockstar Makita Suzuki Racing team is eager to comply with the AMA’s recent request for stock samples of the Suzuki GSX-R1000 crankshaft.
- American Suzuki Sending Stock Samples to AMA for Inspection
The Rockstar Makita Suzuki Racing team is eager to comply with the AMA’s recent request for stock samples of the Suzuki GSX-R1000 crankshaft.
- American Suzuki Sending Stock Samples to AMA for Inspection
The Rockstar Makita Suzuki Racing team is eager to comply with the AMA’s recent request for stock samples of the Suzuki GSX-R1000 crankshaft.
- 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.
- British Superbikes - Oulton Park - Preview Team Talk
Checkout what the teams have to say about forthcoming event:
- British Superbikes - Oulton Park - Preview Team Talk
Checkout what the teams have to say about forthcoming event:
- British Superbikes - Oulton Park - Preview Team Talk
Checkout what the teams have to say about forthcoming event:
- Byrne And Camier Look Forward to Cadwell Park
- AIM Yamaha out for Cadwell Glory
- Eugene Laverty Replaces Fabien Foret for Donington
Eugene Laverty, the young 22 yr old Northern Irish 250 GP rider has been picked by the Yamaha World Supersport Team to replace injured rider Fabien Foret for the next two rounds of the World Supersport Championship at Donington and Vallelunga.
- Eugene Laverty Replaces Fabien Foret for Donington
Eugene Laverty, the young 22 yr old Northern Irish 250 GP rider has been picked by the Yamaha World Supersport Team to replace injured rider Fabien Foret for the next two rounds of the World Supersport Championship at Donington and Vallelunga.
- Eugene Laverty Replaces Fabien Foret for Donington
Eugene Laverty, the young 22 yr old Northern Irish 250 GP rider has been picked by the Yamaha World Supersport Team to replace injured rider Fabien Foret for the next two rounds of the World Supersport Championship at Donington and Vallelunga.
- Eugene Laverty Replaces Fabien Foret for Donington
Eugene Laverty, the young 22 yr old Northern Irish 250 GP rider has been picked by the Yamaha World Supersport Team to replace injured rider Fabien Foret for the next two rounds of the World Supersport Championship at Donington and Vallelunga.
- World Supermoto Series Returns to Austria This Weekend in Greinbach
After a month away from Grand Prix racing the World SuperMoto Championship riders will be back in the saddle this weekend in Greinbach with this new venue marking the series’ comeback to Austria after its last appearance in Melk 2006.
- World Supermoto Series Returns to Austria This Weekend in Greinbach
After a month away from Grand Prix racing the World SuperMoto Championship riders will be back in the saddle this weekend in Greinbach with this new venue marking the series’ comeback to Austria after its last appearance in Melk 2006.
- World Supermoto Series Returns to Austria This Weekend in Greinbach
After a month away from Grand Prix racing the World SuperMoto Championship riders will be back in the saddle this weekend in Greinbach with this new venue marking the series’ comeback to Austria after its last appearance in Melk 2006.
- Cadwell Challenge For Sykes
- Hawkes wins while Gamble Extends Championship Lead at Castle Combe
Chris Hawkes kept his cool during a red flagged ACU Suzuki GSX-R Trophy race at Castle Combe to take a dominant win during round eight of the close fought Championship.
- HM Plant Honda head home to Cadwell Park
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Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) scored a fantastic double win at the Nurburgring on World Superbike's return to the German track for the first time in ten years. Just two weeks after breaking his collarbone in the USA, Haga fought off Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) to win race 1, and then got the better of his team-mate Troy Corser in a rain-shortened second encounter to take the double. Max Neukirchner (Alstare Suzuki) took two thirds in front of his home crowd. Despite unfavourable weather conditions, the German Round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship, reached a satisfactory overall attendance of 41,000 over the 3 days.
Race 1: Haga was in terrific form on the Yamaha and with a perfect race strategy the Japanese rider got the best of a determined Troy Bayliss (Ducati), who tested him until a couple of laps from the flag before making a mistake. Third place went to local hero Neukirchner, who held off Corser. Carlos Checa (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) got a bad start but made a good recovery to pass Ruben Xaus (Sterilgarda Go Eleven Ducati) for fifth place on the final lap. Seventh went to Michel Fabrizio (Ducati Xerox), who faded in the final stages after running with the leading group for much of the race. Behind the Italian were Fonsi Nieto (Suzuki Alstare) and Makoto Tamada (PSG-1 Corse) on the first Kawasaki to finish. Max Biaggi (Sterilgarda Go Eleven Ducati) concluded in a disappointing 14th place.
Noriyuki Haga:
"Ten days ago I was a disaster and I am very happy for this win, just fourteen days after breaking my collarbone. Everyone has helped me and I felt very comfortable in the riding. I want to say ‘thank you' to the Clinica Mobile and my team and all the fans. Congratulations for Troy and Max and I hope Yukio comes back very soon!"
Troy Bayliss:
"I saw after the warm-up that Nori was looking really consistent, and Max was going to do a good job and maybe Carlos, but Nori proved to be the strongest in the race. At about two-thirds distance I was doing everything I could to stay with Nori but thought that second place was good and I would increase my lead. Nori won fair and square, congratulations to him."
Max Neukirchner:
"I'm happy with third place, it was a really hard race for me to catch Troy, and Noriyuki was a little bit too fast for me. I lost a bit in the first split, my tyres and my chassis were really good, but I think we need a bit more handling in the second race."
Race 2 : Haga took his second win of the day in race 2, and his first double of the year. The race was stopped with five laps remaining while Corser was in the lead but the previous lap's classification stands and so the win went to Haga, who completed a triumphant day for Yamaha, which was really competitive on the German track. Third place again went to Neukirchner, ahead of Bayliss, who actually managed to increase his points lead in the table. Checa scored another fifth place, after holding off the three Ducatis of Michel Fabrizio, Max Biaggi and Ruben Xaus. Both Kawasakis were in the points, Regis Laconi in 10th and Makoto Tamada in 13th.
Noriyuki Haga:
"During the race my collarbone gave me no problem, it was just muscle pain. I was actually a bit disappointed about the bike's setting because I changed something from the first race that gave a little bit less traction, but we had a big battle with Troy and it was very exciting. I forgot to say after the first race a big thank you to Dr Ting, who made a great operation on my collarbone. Thanks to everyone once again!"
Troy Corser:
"It was completely dry at the top part of the circuit but raining down the bottom for the last two laps before I actually put my hand up and it was getting wetter and wetter all the time. Although I wanted to win the race I just wanted to stay on the bike as well. A big thanks to the boys in the team and Nori as well because I actually copied a bit of his engine mapping and it worked fantastic for me. Hopefully we can get some more results like these in the rest of the season."
Max Neukirchner:
"It was not possible to win here today, Troy Corser and Noriyuki Haga were a little bit faster but I'm happy with two third places. We changed something from the first to the second race but it was a little bit worse, but I'm satisfied with two good results at my home race."
World Superbike – Nurburgring Race One Result
Pos – Rider – Team - Time
1 - Noriyuki Haga - Yamaha Motor Italia WSB - 39'19.427
2 - Troy Bayliss - Ducati Xerox Team - 39'21.452
3 - Max Neukirchner - Team Alstare Suzuki - 39'22.219
4 - Troy Corser - Yamaha Motor Italia WSB - 39'24.885
5 - Carlos Checa - Hannspree Ten Kate Honda - 39'29.652
6 - Ruben Xaus - Sterilgarda Go Eleven - 39'29.889
7 - Michel Fabrizio - Ducati Xerox Team - 39'36.445
8 - Fonsi Nieto - Team Suzuki Alstare - 39'39.947
9 - Makoto Tamada - Kawasaki PSG-1 Corse - 39'40.589
10 - Karl Muggeridge - D.F. Racing - 39'42.077
11 - Jakub Smrz - Guandalini Racing by Grifo's - 39'42.272
12 - Ryuichi Kiyonari - Hannspree Ten Kate Honda - 39'44.982
13 - Max Biaggi - Sterilgarda Go Eleven - 39'45.306
14 - Régis Laconi - Kawasaki PSG-1 Corse - 39'45.715
15 - Sébastien Gimbert - Yamaha France Ipone GMT 94 - 39'52.251
16 - Roberto Rolfo - Hannspree Honda Althea - 40'01.584
17 - Ayrton Badovini - Team Pedercini - 40'01.913
18 - Shinichi Nakatomi - YZF Yamaha - 40'11.659
19 - Russell Holland - D.F. Racing - Bertocchi - 40'11.814
20 - Vittorio Iannuzzo - Team Pedercini - 40'19.526
Not Classified
RT - Loic Napoleone - Grillini PBR Team - 32'55.679
RT - Lorenzo Lanzi - R.G. Team - 37'43.591
RT - Jason Pridmore - Alto Evolution Honda Superbike - 24'20.336
RT - Kenan Sofuoglu - Hannspree Ten Kate Honda Jr. - 12'50.317
RT - David Checa - Yamaha France Ipone GMT 94 - 10'42.779
RT - Shuhei Aoyama - Alto Evolution Honda Superbike - 7'38.609
RT - Gregorio Lavilla - Ventaxia VK Honda
World Superbike – Nurburgring Race Two Result
Pos – Rider – Team - Time
1 - Noriyuki Haga - Yamaha Motor Italia WSB - 27'26.594
2 - Troy Corser - Yamaha Motor Italia WSB - 27'26.744
3 - Max Neukirchner - Team Alstare Suzuki - 27'31.910
4 - Troy Bayliss - Ducati Xerox Team - 27'34.245
5 - Carlos Checa - Hannspree Ten Kate Honda - 27'34.545
6 - Michel Fabrizio - Ducati Xerox Team - 27'35.621
7 - Max Biaggi - Sterilgarda Go Eleven - 27'36.014
8 - Ruben Xaus - Sterilgarda Go Eleven - 27'36.510
9 - Fonsi Nieto - Team Suzuki Alstare - 27'39.456
10 - Régis Laconi - Kawasaki PSG-1 Corse - 27'40.153
11 - Ryuichi Kiyonari - Hannspree Ten Kate Honda - 27'40.554
12 - Karl Muggeridge - D.F. Racing - 27'42.766
13 - Makoto Tamada - Kawasaki PSG-1 Corse - 27'44.540
14 - Gregorio Lavilla - Ventaxia VK Honda - 27'49.409
15 - David Checa - Yamaha France Ipone GMT 94 - 27'50.352
16 - Sébastien Gimbert - Yamaha France Ipone GMT 94 - 27'50.721
17 - Roberto Rolfo - Hannspree Honda Althea - 27'51.015
18 - Shinichi Nakatomi - YZF Yamaha - 27'51.950
19 - Russell Holland - D.F. Racing - Bertocchi - 27'52.323
20 - Lorenzo Lanzi - R.G. Team - 27'55.440
21 - Kenan Sofuoglu - Hannspree Ten Kate Honda Jr. - 27'59.701
22 - Loic Napoleone - Grillini PBR Team - 28'20.849
23 - Jason Pridmore - Alto Evolution Honda Superbike - 28'31.471
24 - Shuhei Aoyama - Alto Evolution Honda Superbike - 28'48.462
Not Classified
RT - Jakub Smrz - Guandalini Racing by Grifo's - 11'58.912
RT - Ayrton Badovini - Team Pedercini - 10'07.775
RT - Vittorio Iannuzzo - Team Pedercini - 10'08.032
Championship Points after race two
1 - T. Bayliss - 227
2 - C. Checa - 188
3 - M. Neukirchner - 176
4 - N. Haga - 172
5 - T. Corser - 154
6 - F. Nieto - 141
7 - R. Xaus - 110
8 - M. Fabrizio - 106
9 - M. Biaggi - 97
10 - R. Kiyonari - 89
11 - Y. Kagayama - 73
12 - G. Lavilla - 65
13 - L. Lanzi - 60
14 - K. Muggeridge - 59
15 - J. Smrz - 56
16 - M. Tamada - 41
17 - R. Laconi - 36
18 - K. Sofuoglu - 32
19 - R. Rolfo - 20
20 - S. Nakatomi - 16
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