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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 and Biaggi Take the Honours in Brno
James Toseland and Max Biaggi take the honours in Brno with Toseland winning the first race and Biaggi the second.
- Toseland and Biaggi Take the Honours in Brno
James Toseland and Max Biaggi take the honours in Brno with Toseland winning the first race and Biaggi the second.
- Toseland and Biaggi Take the Honours in Brno
James Toseland and Max Biaggi take the honours in Brno with Toseland winning the first race and Biaggi the second.
- 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.
- 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.
- Haga Does Double in Germany
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.
- Haga Does Double in Germany
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.
- Haga Does Double in Germany
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.
- Haga Does Double in Germany
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.
- 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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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.
Race 1:
Carlos Checa (HANNspree Ten Kate Honda) and Max Neukirchner (Suzuki Alstare) were the protagonists of the first race. Neukirchner led every lap from pole position until the final corner, when Checa dived inside, but the Spaniard crashed and took his German rival down with him. Neukirchner suffered a broken left collarbone in the incident and failed to take part in race 2, while Checa remounted to finish fifth. The win went to Lorenzo Lanzi, the third in his career, after he passed Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) with one lap to go. Troy Corser (Yamaha Motor Italia) and Fonsi Nieto (Suzuki Alstare) were third and fourth, while Haga crashed out on lap 4 and Max Biaggi (Sterilgarda Go Eleven Ducati) finished out of the points in sixteenth place.
“For me it’s a fantastic result” declared Lanzi. “We worked very well throughout the weekend to get this result. The team is a new one in World Superbikes this year and it’s difficult for us. It was a hard-fought race today, Troy is a world champion and is very fast but you need a bit of good luck in racing and I certainly had it today.”
Race 2:
Bayliss led for seven laps but was passed by Checa. The Honda man then had a electrical problem on lap 12 and both he and Troy were passed by Haga on lap 12. The Japanese rider was able to hold off Bayliss until the end to take his first win of the year. Bayliss’s two second places increased his championship lead to 48 points over Nieto, who could only manage fourth and tenth today. Kiyonari (HANNspree Ten Kate Honda) took his best result of the season in fourth, ahead of Corser, Kagayama, Xaus and Biaggi, who rode a heroic race to finish eighth.
“Of course I am very happy for this result” declared Haga.”It was a fast race and unlike the first I actually had a good feeling with the bike. I lost the front and crashed with my first bike in race 1 and had to use my second bike for this one. Honestly today I was quite surprised for the win, but we know which is our problem and the team improvised and found the solutions to let me take the win.
World Superbike - Valencia Race One Result
1 - Lorenzo Lanzi - R.G. Team - 37'01.894
2 - Troy Bayliss - Ducati Xerox Team - 37'04.881
3 - Troy Corser - Yamaha Motor Italia WSB - 37'09.181
4 - Fonsi Nieto - Team Suzuki Alstare - 37'13.886
5 - Carlos Checa - Hannspree Ten Kate Honda - 37'14.718
6 - Karl Muggeridge - D.F. Racing - 37'15.019
7 - Gregorio Lavilla - Ventaxia VK Honda - 37'15.085
8 - Régis Laconi - Kawasaki PSG-1 Corse - 37'15.800
9 - Makoto Tamada - Kawasaki PSG-1 Corse - 37'19.148
10 - Roberto Rolfo - Hannspree Honda Althea - 37'20.500
11 - Nakatomi Shinichi - YZF Yamaha - 37'21.752
12 - Kenan Sofuoglu - Hannspree Ten Kate Honda Jr. - 37'25.244
13 - Russell Holland - D.F. Racing - Bertocchi - 37'25.471
14 - Jakub Smrz - Guandalini Racing by Grifo's - 37'25.976
15 - David Checa - Yamaha France Ipone GMT 94 - 37'28.505
16 - Max Biaggi - Sterilgarda Go Eleven - 37'43.062
17 - Ayrton Badovini - Team Pedercini - 37'46.299
18 - Luca Morelli - Alto Evolution Honda Superbike - 37'58.939
19 - Ortiz Diego Lozano - Honda Joe Darcey - 38'07.067
20 - Loic Napoleone - Grillini PBR Team - 37'33.689
Not Classified
RT - Max Neukirchner - Team Alstare Suzuki - 35'15.897
RT - Ruben Xaus - Sterilgarda Go Eleven - 17'20.307
RT - Ryuichi Kiyonari - Hannspree Ten Kate Honda - 14'37.577
RT - Michel Fabrizio - Ducati Xerox Team - 6'34.235
RT - Noriyuki Haga - Yamaha Motor Italia WSB - 4'52.502
RT - Yukio Kagayama - Team Suzuki Alstare - 4'54.706
RT - Carmelo Morales - L'Oreal Men Expert Laglisse - 4'58.891
RT - Sébastien Gimbert - Yamaha France Ipone GMT 94 - 1'45.886
RT - Sergio Fuertes - Team Suzuki Motorrad - 1'46.016
RT - Shuhei Aoyama - Alto Evolution Honda Superbike - 1'46.540
World Superbikes – Valencia Race Two Result
Pos – Rider – Team - Time
1- Noriyuki Haga - Yamaha Motor Italia WSB - 37'03.759
2 - Troy Bayliss - Ducati Xerox Team - 37'05.310
3 - Carlos Checa - Hannspree Ten Kate Honda - 37'06.662
4 - Ryuichi Kiyonari - Hannspree Ten Kate Honda - 37'11.036
5 - Troy Corser - Yamaha Motor Italia WSB - 37'11.810
6 - Yukio Kagayama - Team Suzuki Alstare - 37'12.982
7 - Ruben Xaus - Sterilgarda Go Eleven - 37'13.923
8 - Max Biaggi - Sterilgarda Go Eleven - 37'14.373
9 - Régis Laconi - Kawasaki PSG-1 Corse - 37'20.993
10 - Fonsi Nieto - Team Suzuki Alstare - 37'21.859
11 - Gregorio Lavilla - Ventaxia VK Honda - 37'22.047
12 - Lorenzo Lanzi - R.G. Team - 37'22.585
13 - Michel Fabrizio - Ducati Xerox Team - 37'25.529
14 - Jakub Smrz - Guandalini Racing by Grifo's - 37'26.631
15 - Kenan Sofuoglu - Hannspree Ten Kate Honda Jr. - 37'28.983
16 - Shinichi Nakatomi - YZF Yamaha - 37'29.060
17 - Roberto Rolfo - Hannspree Honda Althea - 37'29.268
18 - David Checa - Yamaha France Ipone GMT 94 - 37'29.374
19 - Russell Holland - D.F. Racing - Bertocchi - 37'30.262
20 - Karl Muggeridge - D.F. Racing - 37'38.930
21 – Ayrton Badovini - Team Pedercini - 37'57.383
22 - Ortiz Lozano - Honda Joe Darcey - 37'58.431
23 - Luca Morelli - Alto Evolution Honda Superbike - 38'04.296
24 - Shuhei Aoyama - Alto Evolution Honda Superbike - 38'28.711
25 - Carmelo Morales - L'Oreal Men Expert Laglisse - 37'44.756
Not Classified
RT - Makoto Tamada - Kawasaki PSG-1 Corse - 11'26.235
RT - Loic Napoleone - Grillini PBR Team - 10'55.039
Championship Points After Race Two
1 - T. Bayliss - 128
2 - F. Nieto - 80
3 - T. Corser - 72
4 - C. Checa - 72
5 - R. Xaus - 68
6 - N. Haga - 47
7 - M. Biaggi - 44
8 - L . Lanzi - 42
9 - M. Neukirchner - 39
10 - M. Fabrizio - 37
11 - G. Lavilla - 32
12 - R. Kiyonari - 30
13 - K. Sofuoglu - 22
14 - K. Muggeridge - 20
15 - Y. Kagayama - 18
16 - R. Rolfo - 18
17 - J. Smrz - 17
18 - R. Laconi - 16
19 - M. Tamada - 13
20 - R. Holland - 10
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