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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.
- Stunt Riding at Assen World Endurance
On the Easter-weekend of 16th and 17th of April, a selected group of international riders shall test their skills during the launch of the new motorbike sport: PARKRIDING at the event Assen 500 km & XTTreme Euro Stuntriding Championship.
- World Endurance - Truly Cosmopolitan
Riders from sixteen countries, representing teams from nine nations and riding bikes from five manufacturers, will race at seven circuits in six countries over the course of the 2006 FIM World Endurance Championship.
- Nowland And Cudlin Ready For Easter Parade
The opening round of the 2006 Endurance World Championship will be held at the heavily revamped Assen circuit on Easter Monday (April 17), featuring the same two Australian ‘suspects’ as last year – Yamaha-supported teammates Warwick Nowland and Damian Cu
- Nowland And Cudlin Ready For Easter Parade
The opening round of the 2006 Endurance World Championship will be held at the heavily revamped Assen circuit on Easter Monday (April 17), featuring the same two Australian ‘suspects’ as last year – Yamaha-supported teammates Warwick Nowland and Damian Cu
- World Endurance Video Highlights Available on Your Computer
This Friday (14th April) will see the launch of the MotorTV.it coverage of the World Endurance Championship.
- Endurance Web TV Tomorrow - Assen 500 Easter Monday
The FIM World Endurance Championship starts this weekend, with practice and qualifying on Saturday the 15th and the first race of what is set to be a classic season of endurance competition on Easter Monday, the 17th of April.
- Endurance Web TV Tomorrow - Assen 500 Easter Monday
The FIM World Endurance Championship starts this weekend, with practice and qualifying on Saturday the 15th and the first race of what is set to be a classic season of endurance competition on Easter Monday, the 17th of April.
- Suzuki Castrol on Pole For Assen 500
Suzuki Castrol's Vincent Philippe has taken provisional pole position for the Assen 500 opening round of the 2006 FIM World Endurance Championship. His lap time of 1:42.718 was over half a second faster than the competition.
- Suzuki Castrol on Pole For Assen 500
Suzuki Castrol's Vincent Philippe has taken provisional pole position for the Assen 500 opening round of the 2006 FIM World Endurance Championship. His lap time of 1:42.718 was over half a second faster than the competition.
- SERT Wins the Doha 8 Hours with panache Ahead of Yamaha Austria and Kawasaki QERT
Suzuki Endurance Racing Team, who were crowned QMMF Endurance World Champions at Oschersleben back in September, completed a dominant season with a flourish today in Qatar.
- SERT Wins the Doha 8 Hours with panache Ahead of Yamaha Austria and Kawasaki QERT
Suzuki Endurance Racing Team, who were crowned QMMF Endurance World Champions at Oschersleben back in September, completed a dominant season with a flourish today in Qatar.
- SERT Wins the Doha 8 Hours with panache Ahead of Yamaha Austria and Kawasaki QERT
Suzuki Endurance Racing Team, who were crowned QMMF Endurance World Champions at Oschersleben back in September, completed a dominant season with a flourish today in Qatar.
- First-Second Places For The SERT in Le Mans
Once again the Suzuki Endurance Racing Team takes first and second place of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
- First-Second Places For The SERT in Le Mans
Once again the Suzuki Endurance Racing Team takes first and second place of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
- First-Second Places For The SERT in Le Mans
Once again the Suzuki Endurance Racing Team takes first and second place of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
- First-Second Places For The SERT in Le Mans
Once again the Suzuki Endurance Racing Team takes first and second place of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
- Suzuki Endurance Racing Teams wins in Albacete
Current World Champion Suzuki Endurance Racing Team won the “6 Horas Nocturnas de Albacete”.
- Suzuki Endurance Racing Teams wins in Albacete
Current World Champion Suzuki Endurance Racing Team won the “6 Horas Nocturnas de Albacete”.
- Suzuki Endurance Racing Teams wins in Albacete
Current World Champion Suzuki Endurance Racing Team won the “6 Horas Nocturnas de Albacete”.
- Suzuki Endurance Racing Teams wins in Albacete
Current World Champion Suzuki Endurance Racing Team won the “6 Horas Nocturnas de Albacete”.
- Dream Honda Racing 11 dominating ahead of Yoshimura Suzuki with Denso
Honda took back their goods on their home ground and won the 2008 Coca Cola Zero Suzuka 8 Hours.
- Dream Honda Racing 11 dominating ahead of Yoshimura Suzuki with Denso
Honda took back their goods on their home ground and won the 2008 Coca Cola Zero Suzuka 8 Hours.
- Dream Honda Racing 11 dominating ahead of Yoshimura Suzuki with Denso
Honda took back their goods on their home ground and won the 2008 Coca Cola Zero Suzuka 8 Hours.
- Dream Honda Racing 11 dominating ahead of Yoshimura Suzuki with Denso
Honda took back their goods on their home ground and won the 2008 Coca Cola Zero Suzuka 8 Hours.
- Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship 2008 - Double SERT at Bol d'Or
After the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Suzuki Endurance Racing Team takes another double at Nevers Magny-Cours.
- Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship 2008 - Double SERT at Bol d'Or
After the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Suzuki Endurance Racing Team takes another double at Nevers Magny-Cours.
- Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship 2008 - Double SERT at Bol d'Or
After the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Suzuki Endurance Racing Team takes another double at Nevers Magny-Cours.
- Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship 2008 - Double SERT at Bol d'Or
After the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Suzuki Endurance Racing Team takes another double at Nevers Magny-Cours.
- Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship 2008 - 8 Heures of Doha D-8
The last round of the Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship will take place on Saturday, November 8th at the Losail racetrack in Qatar.
- Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship 2008 - 8 Heures of Doha D-8
The last round of the Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship will take place on Saturday, November 8th at the Losail racetrack in Qatar.
- Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship 2008 - 8 Heures of Doha D-8
The last round of the Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship will take place on Saturday, November 8th at the Losail racetrack in Qatar.
- SERT ahead of Yamaha Austria and Yamaha Folch Endurance
2008 Qtel FIM Endurance World Champion Suzuki SERT is dominating once again after the first free practice session held on the Losail international racetrack (5380 m).
- SERT ahead of Yamaha Austria and Yamaha Folch Endurance
2008 Qtel FIM Endurance World Champion Suzuki SERT is dominating once again after the first free practice session held on the Losail international racetrack (5380 m).
- SERT ahead of Yamaha Austria and Yamaha Folch Endurance
2008 Qtel FIM Endurance World Champion Suzuki SERT is dominating once again after the first free practice session held on the Losail international racetrack (5380 m).
- Endurance World Championship 2008 - Doha First qualifying session
Suzuki Endurance Racing Team has already taken, from the first qualifying session, a serious option for the pole-position for the 8 Hours of Doha, last round of the 2008 Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship.
- Endurance World Championship 2008 - Doha First qualifying session
Suzuki Endurance Racing Team has already taken, from the first qualifying session, a serious option for the pole-position for the 8 Hours of Doha, last round of the 2008 Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship.
- Endurance World Championship 2008 - Doha First qualifying session
Suzuki Endurance Racing Team has already taken, from the first qualifying session, a serious option for the pole-position for the 8 Hours of Doha, last round of the 2008 Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship.
- Endurance World Championship 2008 - SERT on Pole Position in Doha
Suzuki Endurance Racing Team confirms his domination and took pole position for the 8 Hours of Doha, last round of the 2008 Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship.
- Endurance World Championship 2008 - SERT on Pole Position in Doha
Suzuki Endurance Racing Team confirms his domination and took pole position for the 8 Hours of Doha, last round of the 2008 Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship.
- Endurance World Championship 2008 - SERT on Pole Position in Doha
Suzuki Endurance Racing Team confirms his domination and took pole position for the 8 Hours of Doha, last round of the 2008 Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship.
- YART leads the 8 Hours of Doha ahead of Maco Moto Raci
What a dramatic race under the Qatari sun! On the Losail racetrack is a frantic battle for the lead involving Maco Moto Racing and Yamaha Austria Racing Team.
- YART leads the 8 Hours of Doha ahead of Maco Moto Raci
What a dramatic race under the Qatari sun! On the Losail racetrack is a frantic battle for the lead involving Maco Moto Racing and Yamaha Austria Racing Team.
- YART leads the 8 Hours of Doha ahead of Maco Moto Raci
What a dramatic race under the Qatari sun! On the Losail racetrack is a frantic battle for the lead involving Maco Moto Racing and Yamaha Austria Racing Team.
- YART Takes Victory at Doha Ahead of Maco Moto Racing and Yamaha Folch Endurance
Yamaha Austria Racing Team took the victory at the 8 Hours of Doha.
- YART Takes Victory at Doha Ahead of Maco Moto Racing and Yamaha Folch Endurance
Yamaha Austria Racing Team took the victory at the 8 Hours of Doha.
- YART Takes Victory at Doha Ahead of Maco Moto Racing and Yamaha Folch Endurance
Yamaha Austria Racing Team took the victory at the 8 Hours of Doha.
- YART Takes Victory at Doha Ahead of Maco Moto Racing and Yamaha Folch Endurance
Yamaha Austria Racing Team took the victory at the 8 Hours of Doha.
- Macau Podium For McGuinness
VK Vent Axia Honda rider John McGuinness secured a confidence-inspiring third place for the Paul Bird Motorsport Team to claim another podium placing at the 2008 Macau Grand Prix.
- Macau Podium For McGuinness
VK Vent Axia Honda rider John McGuinness secured a confidence-inspiring third place for the Paul Bird Motorsport Team to claim another podium placing at the 2008 Macau Grand Prix.
- Macau Podium For McGuinness
VK Vent Axia Honda rider John McGuinness secured a confidence-inspiring third place for the Paul Bird Motorsport Team to claim another podium placing at the 2008 Macau Grand Prix.
- Macau Podium For McGuinness
VK Vent Axia Honda rider John McGuinness secured a confidence-inspiring third place for the Paul Bird Motorsport Team to claim another podium placing at the 2008 Macau Grand Prix.
- Linfoot Crashes out of Contention at Macau
Dan Linfoot saw his dream of a podium finish in his first ever Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix end after crashing out on the opening lap of the 15-lap race, breaking his left collarbone in the process.
- Linfoot Crashes out of Contention at Macau
Dan Linfoot saw his dream of a podium finish in his first ever Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix end after crashing out on the opening lap of the 15-lap race, breaking his left collarbone in the process.
- Linfoot Crashes out of Contention at Macau
Dan Linfoot saw his dream of a podium finish in his first ever Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix end after crashing out on the opening lap of the 15-lap race, breaking his left collarbone in the process.
- Linfoot Crashes out of Contention at Macau
Dan Linfoot saw his dream of a podium finish in his first ever Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix end after crashing out on the opening lap of the 15-lap race, breaking his left collarbone in the process.
- Ducati Streetfighter, 1198 And 1100 Monster To Be Unleashed at The Bike Show
Ducati is set to unleash several showstopping new models at the forthcoming Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show, including an awesome Streetfighter,
- Ducati Streetfighter, 1198 And 1100 Monster To Be Unleashed at The Bike Show
Ducati is set to unleash several showstopping new models at the forthcoming Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show, including an awesome Streetfighter,
- Ducati Streetfighter, 1198 And 1100 Monster To Be Unleashed at The Bike Show
Ducati is set to unleash several showstopping new models at the forthcoming Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show, including an awesome Streetfighter,
- Superbike Race Winner Instructs at Ron Haslam Race School
This year’s Bennetts British Superbike championship runner-up Leon Haslam is the only BSB race winner to regularly instruct at a UK race school.
- Superbike Race Winner Instructs at Ron Haslam Race School
This year’s Bennetts British Superbike championship runner-up Leon Haslam is the only BSB race winner to regularly instruct at a UK race school.
- KTM Are Ready to Race at The Bike Show
KTM are set to unleash two exciting new models at The Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show and will launch the all new KTM RC8 Super Cup race series, which will run in the British Superbike Championship.
- KTM Are Ready to Race at The Bike Show
KTM are set to unleash two exciting new models at The Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show and will launch the all new KTM RC8 Super Cup race series, which will run in the British Superbike Championship.
- KTM Are Ready to Race at The Bike Show
KTM are set to unleash two exciting new models at The Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show and will launch the all new KTM RC8 Super Cup race series, which will run in the British Superbike Championship.
- BMW S 1000 RR - UK Premiere at the International Motorcycle Show, NEC
November is a key month for BMW Motorrad (UK) – a time when the public get their first opportunity to see the latest models in the BMW range first hand as they are unveiled at the Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.
- BMW S 1000 RR - UK Premiere at the International Motorcycle Show, NEC
November is a key month for BMW Motorrad (UK) – a time when the public get their first opportunity to see the latest models in the BMW range first hand as they are unveiled at the Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.
- BMW S 1000 RR - UK Premiere at the International Motorcycle Show, NEC
November is a key month for BMW Motorrad (UK) – a time when the public get their first opportunity to see the latest models in the BMW range first hand as they are unveiled at the Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.
- All The MX Action You Can Handle – And More
Reviews of the 2008 Motocross of Nations, World and British Motocross Championships released on DVD
- All The MX Action You Can Handle – And More
Reviews of the 2008 Motocross of Nations, World and British Motocross Championships released on DVD
- All The MX Action You Can Handle – And More
Reviews of the 2008 Motocross of Nations, World and British Motocross Championships released on DVD
- The Official Review of the 2008 GBXC Championship released on DVD
The Official Review of the 2008 GBXC Championship released on DVD
- The Official Review of the 2008 GBXC Championship released on DVD
The Official Review of the 2008 GBXC Championship released on DVD
- The Official Review of the 2008 GBXC Championship released on DVD
The Official Review of the 2008 GBXC Championship released on DVD
- On Bike TT Experience 1&2 and The Complete Purple Helmets released in great value 2-disc sets
On Bike TT Experience 1&2 and The Complete Purple Helmets released in great value 2-disc sets
- On Bike TT Experience 1&2 and The Complete Purple Helmets released in great value 2-disc sets
On Bike TT Experience 1&2 and The Complete Purple Helmets released in great value 2-disc sets
- On Bike TT Experience 1&2 and The Complete Purple Helmets released in great value 2-disc sets
On Bike TT Experience 1&2 and The Complete Purple Helmets released in great value 2-disc sets
- On Bike TT Experience 1&2 and The Complete Purple Helmets released in great value 2-disc sets
On Bike TT Experience 1&2 and The Complete Purple Helmets released in great value 2-disc sets
- Arai Riders For Health Auction at Bike Show
As the UK Importers and Distributors of Arai helmets, Phoenix Distribution (NW) Limited will be present at the NEC Motorcycle and Scooter Show from 27th November to 7th December, Hall 2 stand 2G60-The Arai Entertainment Zone.
- Arai Riders For Health Auction at Bike Show
As the UK Importers and Distributors of Arai helmets, Phoenix Distribution (NW) Limited will be present at the NEC Motorcycle and Scooter Show from 27th November to 7th December, Hall 2 stand 2G60-The Arai Entertainment Zone.
- Arai Riders For Health Auction at Bike Show
As the UK Importers and Distributors of Arai helmets, Phoenix Distribution (NW) Limited will be present at the NEC Motorcycle and Scooter Show from 27th November to 7th December, Hall 2 stand 2G60-The Arai Entertainment Zone.
- Tristan Palmer to Join Hawk Racing For 2009
We are very pleased to announce that Tristan Palmer will join the Hawk Racing squad for the 2009 British Superbike Championship.
- Tristan Palmer to Join Hawk Racing For 2009
We are very pleased to announce that Tristan Palmer will join the Hawk Racing squad for the 2009 British Superbike Championship.
- Tristan Palmer to Join Hawk Racing For 2009
We are very pleased to announce that Tristan Palmer will join the Hawk Racing squad for the 2009 British Superbike Championship.
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Team Kawasaki France took victory at the Oschersleben 8 Hours, fourth round of the Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship, with a one-lap lead over Yamaha Austria Racing Team and two laps over Suzuki Endurance Racing Team.
At last, Kawasaki France gets the victory that was running away from them since the beginning of the season. At Oschersleben, Erwan Nigon, Julian Mazuecos and Ivan Silva did the perfect race. That’s also the case for the trio Steve Plater, Igor Jerman and Steve Martin, who takes the first podium of the season for Yamaha Austria Racing Team. YART is confirming the good performance at Suzuka, where they finished as first permanent team and moved to the second place at the championship, still led by the SERT.
Suzuki Endurance Racing Team comes back from far away. The drama happened just before mid-race when Matthieu Lagrive, then leading on the Suzuki Endurance Racing Team, crashed. Back on track in tenth place, SERT riders Matthieu Lagrive, Julien Da Costa and Vincent Philippe, the latter still suffering from a broken ankle after a crash at Suzuka, all worked like mad to fetch a third position on the podium and score useful points for the 2008 crown.
Three Yamaha had a fantastic race to finish in the top-six. Phase One Endurance is certainly the unluckier, though: while sticking strongly to the third place, Damian Cudlin, Graeme Gowland and Sébastien Scarnato could not resist to the official Suzuki’s comeback in the last hour and finish just next to the podium. YMES Folch Endurance is still making strong impression for their first full season of Endurance: Dani Ribalta and Pedro Vallcaneras finish in fifth place and move to fifth place as well in the championship standings. Maco Moto Racing takes its best result of the season so far: Warwick Nowland and Jason Pridmore finish sixth on the Slovak Yamaha.
Tenth at Le Mans, the surprising Suzuki AM Moto Racing took seventh place in Germany with Sullivan Hernandez, Pierre Guersillon and Fabrice Auger. They lead a group of permanent teams: RMT 21, Diablo 666 Bolliger Kawasaki, La Fortezza Amadeus X-One and Qatar Endurance Racing Team IJT, first in the Superstock class, ahead of Team LTG 57 and ABG Performance who took its second podium this season.
The top German teams could not reach the end of these 8 Hours of Oschersleben. Yamaha Motor Deutschland, who was leading the race on lap six after being a strong challenger of the early race, came back definitely to the pits after three hours, with a broken clutch. The Honda Holzhauer Racing, in good position at the beginning of the race, spent a lot of time in the pits due to some set-up problems. The machine, ridden by Martin Bauer, Matthias Von Hammerstein and Michael Schumacher didn’t finish the race. The Suzuki Yoshimura Germany of Werner Daemen, Olivier Depoorter and Didier Van Keymeulen, went the furthest. In the top-ten at the beginning of the race, the team had to retire following engine problems.
Bad weekend for some of the permanent teams. Endurance Moto 38 was seriously delayed after the big crash of William Grarre and finished out of the points. Endurance Moto 45 lost any chance of a Superstock podium after some front-end problems. Some of the teams did not see the chequered flag: Bolliger Switzerland had to face an engine breakdown after the first hour, as they were in seventh place; Runner Bike, then in a battle for a Superstock podium, also had to retire after an engine breakdown. For Raffin Moto, it was an electronic problem.
Engaged in the Open class, the two BMW Motorrad finished the race in twelfth and thirteenth position.
The next round of the Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship will take place in France at Nevers Magny-Cours for a 24 Hours race, the 13th and 14th of September.
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