New challenge for The Hurricane

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!
Home Kennaugh Signs For Moto – 1 Suzuki For Remaining Rounds. “Hurricane” Hudson Kennaugh, current South African Superbike Champion, had his talents as a rider recognised by the Moto -1 Suzuki World Supersport team, who have offered him a ride at the two remaining rounds of the Alstare Corona Extra World Supersport Kennaugh Signs For Moto – 1 Suzuki For Remaining Rounds. “Hurricane” Hudson Kennaugh, current South African Superbike Champion, had his talents as a rider recognised by the Moto -1 Suzuki World Supersport team, who have offered him a ride at the two remaining rounds of the Alstare Corona Extra World Supersport Kennaugh Signs For Moto – 1 Suzuki For Remaining Rounds. “Hurricane” Hudson Kennaugh, current South African Superbike Champion, had his talents as a rider recognised by the Moto -1 Suzuki World Supersport team, who have offered him a ride at the two remaining rounds of the Alstare Corona Extra World Supersport Kennaugh Learns Imola Coming to a new circuit for the first time is difficult, but coming to a new circuit with a new team and a new bike, that is a whole different league of difficult, and that is exactly what Hudson Kennaugh is having to deal with this weekend at his World S Bike Show to Play Host to Prestigious British Superbike Awards The cream of British motorcycling talent will gather at the 2005 International Motorcycle and Scooter Show in association with The Sun, when the Birmingham NEC plays host to the prestigious British Superbike Awards at 1pm on Tuesday 1st November. Busy Weekend For Kennaugh at Magny Cours There is nothing like a challenge and that is what Hudson Kennaugh has on his hands this weekend at Magny Cours in France. Pole And Seventeenth For Kennaugh at Magny Cours Hudson Kennaugh blew away the competition in the GSX-R European Cup qualifying to take pole position, with a superb lap time of 1min 46.590secs - his closest rival was David Salon with a 1min 47.010secs. Kennaugh to Test For Alstare Hudson Kennaugh the new GSX-R European Cup title holder and current South African Superbike Champion has secured a test with the Alstare Superstock and Supersport teams, at Valencia in November. Kennaugh to Test For Alstare Hudson Kennaugh the new GSX-R European Cup title holder and current South African Superbike Champion has secured a test with the Alstare Superstock and Supersport teams, at Valencia in November. All-New International Motorcycle and Scooter Show Kicks Off With World Launches The all-new interactive International Motorcycle & Scooter Show in Association with The Sun hosted an array of UK and International motorcycle launches today, the highlight being those of BMW. Ducati and British manufacturers CCM and Royal Enfield. Hudson Ready For Alstare Test Hudson Kennaugh is preparing for his test with the Alstare Suzuki Supersport and Superstock teams early next week at Valencia in Spain. Successful Alstare Test For Kennaugh After lifting the GSX-R European Cup title and having an impressive Supersport debut at Imola and Magny Cours, Alstare gave Hudson Kennaugh the chance to test for their Supersport and Superstock team at Valencia in Spain. Successful Alstare Test For Kennaugh After lifting the GSX-R European Cup title and having an impressive Supersport debut at Imola and Magny Cours, Alstare gave Hudson Kennaugh the chance to test for their Supersport and Superstock team at Valencia in Spain. New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today International MX No Fear in Pernes Les Fontaines On February 25th and 26th the Moto Club Pernois will celebrate his 80th birthday, and a lot of GP riders will be there to contest one of the biggest MX pre-season event. Hudson Yet to Put Pen to Paper Hudson “Hurricane” Kennaugh is yet to put pen to paper with a team for the up and coming 2006 race season. Hudson Yet to Put Pen to Paper Hudson “Hurricane” Kennaugh is yet to put pen to paper with a team for the up and coming 2006 race season. TT 2006 launched. TT 2006 has a star studded field and changes that should enhance course safety. Tunstall Heads to World Supersport in 2006 Tom Tunstall is delighted to confirm that he will be racing in the World Supersport Championship in 2006 onboard the Hardinge - Ice Valley Motorsport Honda. Tunstall Heads to World Supersport in 2006 Tom Tunstall is delighted to confirm that he will be racing in the World Supersport Championship in 2006 onboard the Hardinge - Ice Valley Motorsport Honda. 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. 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. National Superstock - Thruxton Combined Qualifying and Grid National Superstock - Thruxton Combined Qualifying and Grid National Superstock - Thruxton Combined Qualifying and Grid National Superstock - Thruxton Combined Qualifying and Grid National Superstock - Thruxton Combined Qualifying and Grid National Superstock - Thruxton Combined Qualifying and Grid Hurricane Hurtles to Second Row Start Thruxton in Hampshire is the scene for the third round of the Metzeler National Superstock Championship. It is one of the most abrasive tracks in the UK and is renowned for its high speeds and bumpy nature. Hurricane Hurtles to Second Row Start Thruxton in Hampshire is the scene for the third round of the Metzeler National Superstock Championship. It is one of the most abrasive tracks in the UK and is renowned for its high speeds and bumpy nature. Hurricane Hurtles to Second Row Start Thruxton in Hampshire is the scene for the third round of the Metzeler National Superstock Championship. It is one of the most abrasive tracks in the UK and is renowned for its high speeds and bumpy nature. Hurricane Hurtles to Second Row Start Thruxton in Hampshire is the scene for the third round of the Metzeler National Superstock Championship. It is one of the most abrasive tracks in the UK and is renowned for its high speeds and bumpy nature. British Supersport – Thruxton Race Result British Supersport – Thruxton Race Result British Supersport – Thruxton Race Result British Supersport – Thruxton Race Result British Supersport – Thruxton Race Result British Supersport – Thruxton Race Result British Supersport – Thruxton Race Result British Supersport – Thruxton Race Result British Supersport – Thruxton Race Result British Supersport – Thruxton Race Result British Supersport - Oulton Park Race Result British Supersport - Oulton Park Race Result British Supersport - Oulton Park Race Result British Supersport - Oulton Park Race Result British Supersport - Oulton Park Race Result British Supersport - Oulton Park Race Result British Supersport - Oulton Park Race Result British Supersport - Oulton Park Race Result Raceways and Hudson Kennugh - Oulton Park Review With mixed weather over the weekend and Raceway’s Yamaha on home soil everyone involved with the team were keen for a good result. British Supersport - Donington Park Race Result - Amended Hudson Kennaugh seemed determined to show the Ten Kate boys Andrew Pit and Jonathan Rea just how competitive the British domestic series actually is. British Supersport – Snetterton Race Result AIM Yamaha rider, Steve Plater capped off a remarkable six week period with his first domestic victory for five years, as he took first place honours in a reduced 12 lap British Supersport race at Snetterton (15 June). British Supersport – Snetterton Race Result AIM Yamaha rider, Steve Plater capped off a remarkable six week period with his first domestic victory for five years, as he took first place honours in a reduced 12 lap British Supersport race at Snetterton (15 June). British Supersport – Snetterton Race Result AIM Yamaha rider, Steve Plater capped off a remarkable six week period with his first domestic victory for five years, as he took first place honours in a reduced 12 lap British Supersport race at Snetterton (15 June). British Supersport – Snetterton Race Result AIM Yamaha rider, Steve Plater capped off a remarkable six week period with his first domestic victory for five years, as he took first place honours in a reduced 12 lap British Supersport race at Snetterton (15 June). British Supersport – Snetterton Race Result AIM Yamaha rider, Steve Plater capped off a remarkable six week period with his first domestic victory for five years, as he took first place honours in a reduced 12 lap British Supersport race at Snetterton (15 June). Hudson Kennaugh Takes Mallory Race Win Hudson Kennaugh produced arguably the ride of the season as took the chequered flag by no less than 20 seconds in the reduced 24-lap Supersport race at Mallory Park (29 June). Hudson Kennaugh Takes Mallory Race Win Hudson Kennaugh produced arguably the ride of the season as took the chequered flag by no less than 20 seconds in the reduced 24-lap Supersport race at Mallory Park (29 June). 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. 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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. 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Kennaugh took the decision to move to the Metzeler Racetec National Superstock Championship in the UK, as he felt the level of competition was high and his Carbon Can Company Yamaha team were capable of backing him all the way through his inaugural season. “I certainly didn’t come here for the weather!” joked Kennaugh, “British Superstock has some stiff competition and it is a good championship. It looks like it is going to be particularly good this year, especially with HM Plant Honda getting involved and running John McGuinness. We went alright at Snetterton pre season test; it has just been a baptism of fire with cold weather and cold race conditions.” Kennaugh has limited experience of British circuits, knowing only Silverstone and Donington Park, although he is now getting to grips with Snetterton, “It is a very challenging circuit, very fast and quite interesting. You’ve got a lot of flow to it and it’s not too Mickey Mouse, it’s got a little chicane that is nice, a little bit of everything. It is good to pass on, just wish the weather had been better as the corners are so fast you just don’t want to tip off at 100mph!” he commented. Having raced mainly Suzuki’s for the past few years the departure to Yamaha may have come as a surprise to Hurricane fans. However Kennaugh is happy with his new steed and his new team, it is a complete change of scenery for him and he is enjoying it. The undulating Brands Hatch circuit poses quite a challenge to Kennaugh as he has never been there before. “I’ve seen it on TV and in games, but that is it,” he said “We will be alright, we are racing the Indy circuit first, but I’m planning on getting in a few track days to go and look at other circuits in the championship. I know Donington so I’m looking forward to that, Brands is going to be the hardest one for a while. I’m definitely in at the deep end!” Returning to World level hasn’t been ruled out completely “I’ve a couple of things in the pipe line, and although with my team we are going at this championship, I’ve still got the freedom to try and do some more championship races and whatever comes up. It will be good.” Shame the same can’t be said for the British weather “I’ve got heaters everywhere just to try and stay warm – I’ll have to get used to it,” lamented Kennaugh. The Hurricane will be in action this weekend as he makes his debut at the Brands Hatch Indy circuit in Kent, for the first round of the Metzeler Racetec National Superstock Championship on the 24th-26th March.
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