Kennaugh Learns Imola

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 Superport debut with the Moto – 1 Suzuki team.
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 Bike Show to Play Host to Prestigious British Superbike Awards The cream of British motorcycling talent will gather at the 2005 International Motorcycle and Scooter Show in association with The Sun, when the Birmingham NEC plays host to the prestigious British Superbike Awards at 1pm on Tuesday 1st November. Busy Weekend For Kennaugh at Magny Cours There is nothing like a challenge and that is what Hudson Kennaugh has on his hands this weekend at Magny Cours in France. Pole And Seventeenth For Kennaugh at Magny Cours Hudson Kennaugh blew away the competition in the GSX-R European Cup qualifying to take pole position, with a superb lap time of 1min 46.590secs - his closest rival was David Salon with a 1min 47.010secs. Kennaugh to Test For Alstare Hudson Kennaugh the new GSX-R European Cup title holder and current South African Superbike Champion has secured a test with the Alstare Superstock and Supersport teams, at Valencia in November. Kennaugh to Test For Alstare Hudson Kennaugh the new GSX-R European Cup title holder and current South African Superbike Champion has secured a test with the Alstare Superstock and Supersport teams, at Valencia in November. All-New International Motorcycle and Scooter Show Kicks Off With World Launches The all-new interactive International Motorcycle & Scooter Show in Association with The Sun hosted an array of UK and International motorcycle launches today, the highlight being those of BMW. Ducati and British manufacturers CCM and Royal Enfield. Hudson Ready For Alstare Test Hudson Kennaugh is preparing for his test with the Alstare Suzuki Supersport and Superstock teams early next week at Valencia in Spain. Successful Alstare Test For Kennaugh After lifting the GSX-R European Cup title and having an impressive Supersport debut at Imola and Magny Cours, Alstare gave Hudson Kennaugh the chance to test for their Supersport and Superstock team at Valencia in Spain. Successful Alstare Test For Kennaugh After lifting the GSX-R European Cup title and having an impressive Supersport debut at Imola and Magny Cours, Alstare gave Hudson Kennaugh the chance to test for their Supersport and Superstock team at Valencia in Spain. New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today International MX No Fear in Pernes Les Fontaines On February 25th and 26th the Moto Club Pernois will celebrate his 80th birthday, and a lot of GP riders will be there to contest one of the biggest MX pre-season event. Hudson Yet to Put Pen to Paper Hudson “Hurricane” Kennaugh is yet to put pen to paper with a team for the up and coming 2006 race season. Hudson Yet to Put Pen to Paper Hudson “Hurricane” Kennaugh is yet to put pen to paper with a team for the up and coming 2006 race season. TT 2006 launched. TT 2006 has a star studded field and changes that should enhance course safety. Tunstall Heads to World Supersport in 2006 Tom Tunstall is delighted to confirm that he will be racing in the World Supersport Championship in 2006 onboard the Hardinge - Ice Valley Motorsport Honda. Tunstall Heads to World Supersport in 2006 Tom Tunstall is delighted to confirm that he will be racing in the World Supersport Championship in 2006 onboard the Hardinge - Ice Valley Motorsport Honda. Gobert to Make World Championship Comeback In a surprise announcement, Australian Anthony Gobert has confirmed that he will compete in the opening two rounds of the 2006 Supersport World Championship in Qatar (February 25) and Australia (March 5). Gobert to Make World Championship Comeback In a surprise announcement, Australian Anthony Gobert has confirmed that he will compete in the opening two rounds of the 2006 Supersport World Championship in Qatar (February 25) and Australia (March 5). Team SUZUKI MotoGP Returns to Europe For Official Tests And Team Launch Team SUZUKI MotoGP will be in Spain for the next two weekends to take part in the traditional season-opening Official MotoGP Tests, as well as announcing its 2006 ‘XRE4’ GSV-R990 – an all-new machine for the final season of the 990cc regulations. Klaffi Honda - Phillip Island Preview Only a few hours after the last heat at Losail the members of Team Klaffi Honda were on their way to Phillip Island. Round Two Set to be Another Hard Battle After an intense and entertaining first round at Losail, Qatar, on Saturday 25 February, the 2006 World Superbike championship continues its high speed round the world tour with the Australian round at Phillip Island, on Sunday 5 March. WSS Phillip Island Preview Sebastien Charpentier (Winston Ten Kate Honda) performed another of his famous demolition jobs in the last few laps of an otherwise close Losail Supersport race, but in Australia few believe he will be able to repeat his five-second margin of victory. WSS Phillip Island Preview Sebastien Charpentier (Winston Ten Kate Honda) performed another of his famous demolition jobs in the last few laps of an otherwise close Losail Supersport race, but in Australia few believe he will be able to repeat his five-second margin of victory. Yamaha WSB Phillip Island Preview After a sensational weekend of racing in Qatar, round two of the Superbike World Championship takes place coming weekend at the Phillip Island circuit, located a little more than an hour's drive south of Melbourne. Big Teams Gather in Spain For Motogp Hors Doeuvre The Catalunya Official MotoGP test session of March 3/4/5 is the first official engagement of the 2006 MotoGP World Championship, designed as a tantalising hors d'oeuvre to what is arguably the most keenly awaited season in bike racing history. Alstare Aim For Victory in Australia World Superbike Champion Troy Corser and Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra team mates Yukio Kagayama and Fabien Foret head to Australia this weekend on a mission to win. WSB Phillip Island Curiosities The last time that two Ducatis managed to take first and second place in the qualifications was in Assen 2004, when Chili took pole with the 998 RS03 prepared by PSG-1, followed by Toseland and Laconi with the official Ducati Fila 999F04. WSB Phillip Island TV Schedule TELEVISION BROADCAST TIMES - Round 2: Phillip Island, Australia - 04 and 05 March 2006 - All the Timings listed in this report are local Bayliss Returns to Home Round at Phillip Island With Two-Point Lead Following last weekend's thrilling series opener in Qatar, Troy Bayliss returns to Phillip Island, Australia for the second round of the World Superbike Championship with a two-point lead in the standings. National Superstock Entry List Updated 2006 METZELER RACETEC NATIONAL SUPERSTOCK CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY LIST National Superstock Entry List Updated 2006 METZELER RACETEC NATIONAL SUPERSTOCK CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY LIST National Superstock Entry List Updated 2006 METZELER RACETEC NATIONAL SUPERSTOCK CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY LIST Kennaugh Gets Used to The Cold South Africa’s Hudson Kennaugh had a baptism of fire at a freezing cold Snetterton for the official British Superstock test ahead of the first round next weekend at Brands Hatch. Kennaugh Gets Used to The Cold South Africa’s Hudson Kennaugh had a baptism of fire at a freezing cold Snetterton for the official British Superstock test ahead of the first round next weekend at Brands Hatch. New challenge for The Hurricane From the heat of South Africa to the chill of the UK, from race circuits that he knows to eleven out of thirteen tracks that he doesn’t, from a familiar bike to a completely new machine……well someone likes a challenge! New challenge for The Hurricane From the heat of South Africa to the chill of the UK, from race circuits that he knows to eleven out of thirteen tracks that he doesn’t, from a familiar bike to a completely new machine……well someone likes a challenge! New challenge for The Hurricane From the heat of South Africa to the chill of the UK, from race circuits that he knows to eleven out of thirteen tracks that he doesn’t, from a familiar bike to a completely new machine……well someone likes a challenge! Kennaugh on Brands Hatch - Love it! Despite wet weather and a broken transponder, Hudson “Hurricane” Kennaugh loved every minute of his first experience of the Brands Hatch Indy circuit. Wet Weather Hampers The Hurricane The one thing that Hudson Kennaugh had hoped for during qualifying was dry weather and being the UK, that didn’t happen. Wet Weather Hampers The Hurricane The one thing that Hudson Kennaugh had hoped for during qualifying was dry weather and being the UK, that didn’t happen. Kennaugh Ready For Donington After a disappointing start for Hudson Kennaugh on his Carbon cans Yamaha at the Brands Hatch season opener, he is determined to have a better result at round two at Donington Park this weekend. Happy Hurricane First qualifying for round two of the Metzeler National Superstock Championship at Donington Park got off to a good start for Hudson Kennaugh and his Carbon Can Company Yamaha Team - he finished in a healthy ninth place. Happy Hurricane First qualifying for round two of the Metzeler National Superstock Championship at Donington Park got off to a good start for Hudson Kennaugh and his Carbon Can Company Yamaha Team - he finished in a healthy ninth place. National Superstock – Donington Park Combined Qualifying National Superstock – Donington Park Combined Qualifying National Superstock – Donington Park Combined Qualifying National Superstock – Donington Park Combined Qualifying Sixth Place Qualifying For Kennaugh Hudson “Hurricane” Kennaugh and his Carbon Can Company Yamaha team qualified in sixth position at Donington Park ahead of the second round of the Metzeler National Superstock Championship. Sixth Place Qualifying For Kennaugh Hudson “Hurricane” Kennaugh and his Carbon Can Company Yamaha team qualified in sixth position at Donington Park ahead of the second round of the Metzeler National Superstock Championship. Sixth Place Qualifying For Kennaugh Hudson “Hurricane” Kennaugh and his Carbon Can Company Yamaha team qualified in sixth position at Donington Park ahead of the second round of the Metzeler National Superstock Championship. First Win of the Season for Fabien Foret First triumph of the season for Fabien Foret (Yamaha World Supersport), who won ahead of two Australian riders Joshua Brookes (Hannspree Stiggy Motors Honda) and Broc Parkes (Yamaha World Supersport). First Win of the Season for Fabien Foret First triumph of the season for Fabien Foret (Yamaha World Supersport), who won ahead of two Australian riders Joshua Brookes (Hannspree Stiggy Motors Honda) and Broc Parkes (Yamaha World Supersport). First Win of the Season for Fabien Foret First triumph of the season for Fabien Foret (Yamaha World Supersport), who won ahead of two Australian riders Joshua Brookes (Hannspree Stiggy Motors Honda) and Broc Parkes (Yamaha World Supersport). First Win of the Season for Fabien Foret First triumph of the season for Fabien Foret (Yamaha World Supersport), who won ahead of two Australian riders Joshua Brookes (Hannspree Stiggy Motors Honda) and Broc Parkes (Yamaha World Supersport). First Win of the Season for Fabien Foret First triumph of the season for Fabien Foret (Yamaha World Supersport), who won ahead of two Australian riders Joshua Brookes (Hannspree Stiggy Motors Honda) and Broc Parkes (Yamaha World Supersport). National Superstock 1000 – Brands Hatch Race Result National Superstock 1000 – Brands Hatch Race Result National Superstock 1000 – Brands Hatch Race Result National Superstock 1000 – Brands Hatch Race Result National Superstock 1000 – Brands Hatch Race Result National Superstock 1000 – Brands Hatch Race Result Byrne and Crutchlow Take The Victories in More Dramatic Action Cal Crutchlow powered through the pain barrier to take third place, adrift of Shane Byrne and Tom Sykes, and then took a victory in the re-scheduled round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch. Byrne and Crutchlow Take The Victories in More Dramatic Action Cal Crutchlow powered through the pain barrier to take third place, adrift of Shane Byrne and Tom Sykes, and then took a victory in the re-scheduled round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch. Byrne and Crutchlow Take The Victories in More Dramatic Action Cal Crutchlow powered through the pain barrier to take third place, adrift of Shane Byrne and Tom Sykes, and then took a victory in the re-scheduled round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch. Byrne and Crutchlow Take The Victories in More Dramatic Action Cal Crutchlow powered through the pain barrier to take third place, adrift of Shane Byrne and Tom Sykes, and then took a victory in the re-scheduled round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch. Hudson Kennaugh Takes First Win in 2008 Hudson Kennaugh takes first win in 2008 Hudson Kennaugh Takes First Win in 2008 Hudson Kennaugh takes first win in 2008 Hudson Kennaugh Takes First Win in 2008 Hudson Kennaugh takes first win in 2008 Hudson Kennaugh Takes First Win in 2008 Hudson Kennaugh takes first win in 2008 Hudson Kennaugh Takes First Win in 2008 Hudson Kennaugh takes first win in 2008 Philippaerts Takes First Yamaha Win to Build on Championship Lead A fantastic Grand Prix of Bulgaria took place today under mixed weather conditions, with sun and rain showers falling throughout the whole day, making the track more slippery for the second heats. Philippaerts Takes First Yamaha Win to Build on Championship Lead A fantastic Grand Prix of Bulgaria took place today under mixed weather conditions, with sun and rain showers falling throughout the whole day, making the track more slippery for the second heats. Philippaerts Takes First Yamaha Win to Build on Championship Lead A fantastic Grand Prix of Bulgaria took place today under mixed weather conditions, with sun and rain showers falling throughout the whole day, making the track more slippery for the second heats. 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Cheetham And Carey Lock Out Winners Circle at Brands Hatch Lance Carey and Mark Cheetham took double victories in the Michelin Young Guns Trophy and TDG Cup respectively in the latest round of the Triumph Triple Challenge at Brands Hatch this weekend. Cheetham And Carey Lock Out Winners Circle at Brands Hatch Lance Carey and Mark Cheetham took double victories in the Michelin Young Guns Trophy and TDG Cup respectively in the latest round of the Triumph Triple Challenge at Brands Hatch this weekend. Cheetham And Carey Lock Out Winners Circle at Brands Hatch Lance Carey and Mark Cheetham took double victories in the Michelin Young Guns Trophy and TDG Cup respectively in the latest round of the Triumph Triple Challenge at Brands Hatch this weekend.	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 Superport debut with the Moto – 1 Suzuki team. The Current South African Superbike Champion has a mountain to climb this race weekend but he knows he has to do it. The heavens opened over night leaving Imola wet for Kennaugh’s first outing onto its famous tarmac as he explains,“The first session was wet but the second session was dry and we were working hard on set up. I never got in for my qualifying tyres, but it’s not too bad, we’ve pinned all our hopes on tomorrow for qualifying. Top fifteen definite, but if we could creep in to the top ten that would be our goal. We’ll just take it as it comes.” Not making it in for his qualifiers and treating first qualifying as a practice session left Hudson in twenty sixth place, so he has a lot of work to do for second qualifying. Out on track Kennaugh has been finding it hard to believe where he is racing and who he is actually on track with. “It is an amazing track, different surfaces all around. Just so much nostalgia, I‘ve watched it on TV so many times. It is really fast with some very scary corners, so just getting your head around it is a bit of a problem,” he said “Charpentier passed me and I was like “Oh that’s Charpentier!” and I was naming the corners, but after that a couple of guys blew past me and I got my head down and got going. I’m just learning the track so I didn’t want to touch the bike too early, I want to build on the whole thing. If it rains we’ve got a good chance, and if it’s dry, well we need to see how qualifying goes.” Twenty sixth may not sound like a lot but Kennaugh improved his time by eight seconds during first qualifying “ A couple of guys passed me and I picked up some time, I think I improved eight seconds, if I do that in second qualifying I’ll be on pole! But I somehow don’t think it will be that easy!” The mid paced riders have had Hudson hanging on for a tow and to help him learn the circuit “The medium paced riders you can tag on and learn a bit but when one of the top guys come past, they just disappear quite fast.” The Supersport GSX-R 600 is quite different to the 750 and 1000cc that Hudson is used to racing but that isn’t holding him back “The bike is good, it’s really, really fast, I can’t believe how quick it is especially when you keep the revs up, it revs forever as well. They’ve got a tricky quick shifter on there but I’ve got used to that, it has quite a different feel to get used to, plus it is a proper racing bike. Even the riding position is way out there, everything is so firm on the bike that I softened it up, but now I’m hardening it up again to go faster.” The Hurricane’s aim this weekend is simple – top fifteen. “If I’m out of the top fifteen I’ll be really upset, if I can creep into the top ten we will have a big party at Imola!”
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