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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.
- Triumph Triple Challenge Gets BSB Support Slot at Silverstone
The Triumph Triple Challenge has been invited on to the support bill for the final round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship on the weekend of September 27/28.
- Triumph Triple Challenge Gets BSB Support Slot at Silverstone
The Triumph Triple Challenge has been invited on to the support bill for the final round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship on the weekend of September 27/28.
- Triumph Triple Challenge Gets BSB Support Slot at Silverstone
The Triumph Triple Challenge has been invited on to the support bill for the final round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship on the weekend of September 27/28.
- Triumph Triple Challenge Gets Off to a Flyer at Donington
The 2008 Triumph Triple Challenge got underway with an outstanding opening race at the British Grand Prix venue of Donington Park on Easter Sunday.
- Triumph Triple Challenge Gets Off to a Flyer at Donington
The 2008 Triumph Triple Challenge got underway with an outstanding opening race at the British Grand Prix venue of Donington Park on Easter Sunday.
- Triumph Triple Challenge Gets Off to a Flyer at Donington
The 2008 Triumph Triple Challenge got underway with an outstanding opening race at the British Grand Prix venue of Donington Park on Easter Sunday.
- Pedrosa Takes Bragging Rights With Runaway Home Win
Dani Pedrosa sent Spanish fans home on a high at the Gran Premio bwin.com de España, taking a runaway home victory and, as a consequence, the leadership of the MotoGP World Championship.
- Pedrosa Takes Bragging Rights With Runaway Home Win
Dani Pedrosa sent Spanish fans home on a high at the Gran Premio bwin.com de España, taking a runaway home victory and, as a consequence, the leadership of the MotoGP World Championship.
- Pedrosa Takes Bragging Rights With Runaway Home Win
Dani Pedrosa sent Spanish fans home on a high at the Gran Premio bwin.com de España, taking a runaway home victory and, as a consequence, the leadership of the MotoGP World Championship.
- European Superstock 600 – Valencia Race Result Amended Again
The European Superstock season got underway in dramatic fashion on Saturday with the 11 lap-race eventually decided on aggregate, after a machine went on fire on the track in the first running.
- European Superstock 600 – Valencia Race Result Amended Again
The European Superstock season got underway in dramatic fashion on Saturday with the 11 lap-race eventually decided on aggregate, after a machine went on fire on the track in the first running.
- European Superstock 600 – Valencia Race Result Amended Again
The European Superstock season got underway in dramatic fashion on Saturday with the 11 lap-race eventually decided on aggregate, after a machine went on fire on the track in the first running.
- European Superstock 600 – Valencia Race Result Amended Again
The European Superstock season got underway in dramatic fashion on Saturday with the 11 lap-race eventually decided on aggregate, after a machine went on fire on the track in the first running.
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - Valencia Race Result
Brendan Roberts (Ducati Xerox Junior Team) proved to have a superior pace to the rest of the field as he powered to the win in the Superstock race.
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - Valencia Race Result
Brendan Roberts (Ducati Xerox Junior Team) proved to have a superior pace to the rest of the field as he powered to the win in the Superstock race.
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - Valencia Race Result
Brendan Roberts (Ducati Xerox Junior Team) proved to have a superior pace to the rest of the field as he powered to the win in the Superstock race.
- Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - Valencia Race Result
Brendan Roberts (Ducati Xerox Junior Team) proved to have a superior pace to the rest of the field as he powered to the win in the Superstock race.
- Lanzi And Haga Take Wins in Valencia World Superbikes
Lorenzo Lanzi (RG Ducati) and Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) took the wins in a spectacular day of action at Valencia in front of 60,000 spectators, a record attendance for World Superbikes at the Spanish circuit.
- Lanzi And Haga Take Wins in Valencia World Superbikes
Lorenzo Lanzi (RG Ducati) and Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) took the wins in a spectacular day of action at Valencia in front of 60,000 spectators, a record attendance for World Superbikes at the Spanish circuit.
- Lanzi And Haga Take Wins in Valencia World Superbikes
Lorenzo Lanzi (RG Ducati) and Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) took the wins in a spectacular day of action at Valencia in front of 60,000 spectators, a record attendance for World Superbikes at the Spanish circuit.
- Lanzi And Haga Take Wins in Valencia World Superbikes
Lorenzo Lanzi (RG Ducati) and Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) took the wins in a spectacular day of action at Valencia in front of 60,000 spectators, a record attendance for World Superbikes at the Spanish circuit.
- World Supersport - Valencia Race Result
Joan Lascorz (Glaner Motocard.com Honda) scored a lights-to-flag win in front of his home crowd, his first victory in the championship.
- World Supersport - Valencia Race Result
Joan Lascorz (Glaner Motocard.com Honda) scored a lights-to-flag win in front of his home crowd, his first victory in the championship.
- World Supersport - Valencia Race Result
Joan Lascorz (Glaner Motocard.com Honda) scored a lights-to-flag win in front of his home crowd, his first victory in the championship.
- World Supersport - Valencia Race Result
Joan Lascorz (Glaner Motocard.com Honda) scored a lights-to-flag win in front of his home crowd, his first victory in the championship.
- World Supersport - Valencia Race Result
Joan Lascorz (Glaner Motocard.com Honda) scored a lights-to-flag win in front of his home crowd, his first victory in the championship.
- Lorenzo Takes First Win in MotoGP
In the realisation of a lifelong dream, Jorge Lorenzo took his maiden MotoGP victory in a thrilling bwin.com Grande Premio de Portugal.
- Lorenzo Takes First Win in MotoGP
In the realisation of a lifelong dream, Jorge Lorenzo took his maiden MotoGP victory in a thrilling bwin.com Grande Premio de Portugal.
- Lorenzo Takes First Win in MotoGP
In the realisation of a lifelong dream, Jorge Lorenzo took his maiden MotoGP victory in a thrilling bwin.com Grande Premio de Portugal.
- Mladin Records 65th Career Win at Barber
Rockstar Makita Suzuki's Mat Mladin picked up his 65th career AMA Superbike victory after leading every lap and winning Saturday's race at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama.
- Mladin Records 65th Career Win at Barber
Rockstar Makita Suzuki's Mat Mladin picked up his 65th career AMA Superbike victory after leading every lap and winning Saturday's race at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama.
- Mladin Records 65th Career Win at Barber
Rockstar Makita Suzuki's Mat Mladin picked up his 65th career AMA Superbike victory after leading every lap and winning Saturday's race at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama.
- Mladin Records 65th Career Win at Barber
Rockstar Makita Suzuki's Mat Mladin picked up his 65th career AMA Superbike victory after leading every lap and winning Saturday's race at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama.
- KTM Super Duke Battle - Thruxton Race Result
KTM Super Duke Battle - Thruxton Race Result
- KTM Super Duke Battle - Thruxton Race Result
KTM Super Duke Battle - Thruxton Race Result
- KTM Super Duke Battle - Thruxton Race Result
KTM Super Duke Battle - Thruxton Race Result
- KTM Super Duke Battle - Thruxton Race Result
KTM Super Duke Battle - Thruxton Race Result
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup - Thruxton Race Result
Jon Kirkham claimed the inaugural Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup victory after crossing the finish line 6.569s ahead of the chasing field.
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup - Thruxton Race Result
Jon Kirkham claimed the inaugural Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup victory after crossing the finish line 6.569s ahead of the chasing field.
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup - Thruxton Race Result
Jon Kirkham claimed the inaugural Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup victory after crossing the finish line 6.569s ahead of the chasing field.
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup - Thruxton Race Result
Jon Kirkham claimed the inaugural Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup victory after crossing the finish line 6.569s ahead of the chasing field.
- 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
- 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.
- National Superstock 1000 - Thruxton Race Result
National Superstock 1000 - Thruxton Race Result
- National Superstock 1000 - Thruxton Race Result
National Superstock 1000 - Thruxton Race Result
- National Superstock 1000 - Thruxton Race Result
National Superstock 1000 - Thruxton Race Result
- National Superstock 1000 - Thruxton Race Result
National Superstock 1000 - Thruxton Race Result
- British 125GP - Thruxton Race Result
British 125GP - Thruxton Race Result
- British 125GP - Thruxton Race Result
British 125GP - Thruxton Race Result
- British 125GP - Thruxton Race Result
British 125GP - Thruxton Race Result
- British 125GP - Thruxton Race Result
British 125GP - Thruxton Race Result
- National Superstock 600 - Thruxton Race Result
National Superstock 600 - Thruxton Race Result
- National Superstock 600 - Thruxton Race Result
National Superstock 600 - Thruxton Race Result
- National Superstock 600 - Thruxton Race Result
National Superstock 600 - Thruxton Race Result
- National Superstock 600 - Thruxton Race Result
National Superstock 600 - Thruxton Race Result
- Ramon Takes Maiden MX1 Win at Rain Hit Bellpuig – Van Dijk Wins Veterans
Today the Spanish Grand Prix was one of the toughest races ever seen by the Motocross circus; it started to rain in the middle of the night and it carried on during the entire day, making the competition even tougher than it would have been.
- Ramon Takes Maiden MX1 Win at Rain Hit Bellpuig – Van Dijk Wins Veterans
Today the Spanish Grand Prix was one of the toughest races ever seen by the Motocross circus; it started to rain in the middle of the night and it carried on during the entire day, making the competition even tougher than it would have been.
- Ramon Takes Maiden MX1 Win at Rain Hit Bellpuig – Van Dijk Wins Veterans
Today the Spanish Grand Prix was one of the toughest races ever seen by the Motocross circus; it started to rain in the middle of the night and it carried on during the entire day, making the competition even tougher than it would have been.
- Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Mladin, Spies & Hayden Sweep The Podium
Rockstar Makita Suzuki Factory Racing swept the AMA Superbike podium in the second of two AMA Superbike races at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama, on Sunday afternoon.
- Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Mladin, Spies & Hayden Sweep The Podium
Rockstar Makita Suzuki Factory Racing swept the AMA Superbike podium in the second of two AMA Superbike races at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama, on Sunday afternoon.
- Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Mladin, Spies & Hayden Sweep The Podium
Rockstar Makita Suzuki Factory Racing swept the AMA Superbike podium in the second of two AMA Superbike races at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama, on Sunday afternoon.
- Rockstar Makita Suzuki Sweeps Auto Club Speedway Superbike Race
Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Spies, Mladin & Hayden bring home first, second, third at California’s Auto Club Speedway
- Rockstar Makita Suzuki Sweeps Auto Club Speedway Superbike Race
Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Spies, Mladin & Hayden bring home first, second, third at California’s Auto Club Speedway
- Rockstar Makita Suzuki Sweeps Auto Club Speedway Superbike Race
Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Spies, Mladin & Hayden bring home first, second, third at California’s Auto Club Speedway
- Rockstar Makita Suzuki Sweeps Auto Club Speedway Superbike Race
Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Spies, Mladin & Hayden bring home first, second, third at California’s Auto Club Speedway
- National Superstock 1000 - Brands Hatch Race Result
Alastair Seeley lined up for his first pole position of the season, breaking the season-long domination of Kirkham and Brogan.
- National Superstock 1000 - Brands Hatch Race Result
Alastair Seeley lined up for his first pole position of the season, breaking the season-long domination of Kirkham and Brogan.
- National Superstock 1000 - Brands Hatch Race Result
Alastair Seeley lined up for his first pole position of the season, breaking the season-long domination of Kirkham and Brogan.
- National Superstock 1000 - Brands Hatch Race Result
Alastair Seeley lined up for his first pole position of the season, breaking the season-long domination of Kirkham and Brogan.
- Champion Byrne Signs off With Double Top
Shane Byrne rounded off his Bennetts British Superbike title winning campaign with a pair of victories in the final round at Brands Hatch.
- Champion Byrne Signs off With Double Top
Shane Byrne rounded off his Bennetts British Superbike title winning campaign with a pair of victories in the final round at Brands Hatch.
- Champion Byrne Signs off With Double Top
Shane Byrne rounded off his Bennetts British Superbike title winning campaign with a pair of victories in the final round at Brands Hatch.
- Champion Byrne Signs off With Double Top
Shane Byrne rounded off his Bennetts British Superbike title winning campaign with a pair of victories in the final round at Brands Hatch.
- British Supersport – Brands Hatch Race Result
2008 Supersport champion, Glen Richards, capped off the season with a hard-fought victory ahead of Steve Plater and Josh Brookes, at a packed Brands Hatch Indy circuit.
- British Supersport – Brands Hatch Race Result
2008 Supersport champion, Glen Richards, capped off the season with a hard-fought victory ahead of Steve Plater and Josh Brookes, at a packed Brands Hatch Indy circuit.
- British Supersport – Brands Hatch Race Result
2008 Supersport champion, Glen Richards, capped off the season with a hard-fought victory ahead of Steve Plater and Josh Brookes, at a packed Brands Hatch Indy circuit.
- British Supersport – Brands Hatch Race Result
2008 Supersport champion, Glen Richards, capped off the season with a hard-fought victory ahead of Steve Plater and Josh Brookes, at a packed Brands Hatch Indy circuit.
- British Supersport – Brands Hatch Race Result
2008 Supersport champion, Glen Richards, capped off the season with a hard-fought victory ahead of Steve Plater and Josh Brookes, at a packed Brands Hatch Indy circuit.
- National Superstock 600 – Brands Hatch Race One and Two Result
Lee Johnston crossed the line in third place, behind race winner Jimmy Hill and Chris Northover in the opening race at Brands Hatch Indy to secure the Metzeler National Superstock 600 title.
- National Superstock 600 – Brands Hatch Race One and Two Result
Lee Johnston crossed the line in third place, behind race winner Jimmy Hill and Chris Northover in the opening race at Brands Hatch Indy to secure the Metzeler National Superstock 600 title.
- National Superstock 600 – Brands Hatch Race One and Two Result
Lee Johnston crossed the line in third place, behind race winner Jimmy Hill and Chris Northover in the opening race at Brands Hatch Indy to secure the Metzeler National Superstock 600 title.
- National Superstock 600 – Brands Hatch Race One and Two Result
Lee Johnston crossed the line in third place, behind race winner Jimmy Hill and Chris Northover in the opening race at Brands Hatch Indy to secure the Metzeler National Superstock 600 title.
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup – Brands Hatch Race Result
Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup – Brands Hatch Race Result
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup – Brands Hatch Race Result
Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup – Brands Hatch Race Result
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup – Brands Hatch Race Result
Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup – Brands Hatch Race Result
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup – Brands Hatch Race Result
Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup – Brands Hatch Race Result
- British 125GP– Brands Hatch Race Result
British 125GP– Brands Hatch Race Result
- British 125GP– Brands Hatch Race Result
British 125GP– Brands Hatch Race Result
- British 125GP– Brands Hatch Race Result
British 125GP– Brands Hatch Race Result
- British 125GP– Brands Hatch Race Result
British 125GP– Brands Hatch Race Result
- KTM Super Duke Battle – Brands Hatch Race Result
Richard Cooper returned to the KTM Super Duke battle for the season finale, snatching a last gasp win at the end of the opening 15 lap race.
- KTM Super Duke Battle – Brands Hatch Race Result
Richard Cooper returned to the KTM Super Duke battle for the season finale, snatching a last gasp win at the end of the opening 15 lap race.
- KTM Super Duke Battle – Brands Hatch Race Result
Richard Cooper returned to the KTM Super Duke battle for the season finale, snatching a last gasp win at the end of the opening 15 lap race.
- KTM Super Duke Battle – Brands Hatch Race Result
Richard Cooper returned to the KTM Super Duke battle for the season finale, snatching a last gasp win at the end of the opening 15 lap race.
- Martin Jessopp Wins 2008 Airwaves Kick up a Gear Award
Martin Jessopp, who rides for Riders Racing, today (12th October 2008) won the ‘Airwaves® Kick Up A Gear® Award’ for his outstandingly consistent performance throughout the 2008 British Superbike Championship;
- Martin Jessopp Wins 2008 Airwaves Kick up a Gear Award
Martin Jessopp, who rides for Riders Racing, today (12th October 2008) won the ‘Airwaves® Kick Up A Gear® Award’ for his outstandingly consistent performance throughout the 2008 British Superbike Championship;
- Martin Jessopp Wins 2008 Airwaves Kick up a Gear Award
Martin Jessopp, who rides for Riders Racing, today (12th October 2008) won the ‘Airwaves® Kick Up A Gear® Award’ for his outstandingly consistent performance throughout the 2008 British Superbike Championship;
- Italy Snatches Second Francesco Zerbi Trophy From France-Maiden Podium For Bulgaria
Edition three of the FIM SuperMoto of Nations was a close one on the fabulous track of Pleven in Bulgaria where 15,000 spectators showed up and even celebrated an unexpected home podium. Italy won with France taking second.
- Italy Snatches Second Francesco Zerbi Trophy From France-Maiden Podium For Bulgaria
Edition three of the FIM SuperMoto of Nations was a close one on the fabulous track of Pleven in Bulgaria where 15,000 spectators showed up and even celebrated an unexpected home podium. Italy won with France taking second.
- Italy Snatches Second Francesco Zerbi Trophy From France-Maiden Podium For Bulgaria
Edition three of the FIM SuperMoto of Nations was a close one on the fabulous track of Pleven in Bulgaria where 15,000 spectators showed up and even celebrated an unexpected home podium. Italy won with France taking second.
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Shane Byrne and Cal Crutchlow were the race winners as the Bennetts British Superbike Championship began for real at Thruxton, and with them each taking a second place, they left the Hampshire circuit as the joint leaders of the series, ahead of the rejuvenated Michael Rutter who took a brace of third placings.
Byrne, riding the Airwaves Ducati, had repeated the pole starting ride of the snow aborted Brands Hatch opening round, but he was out-started by Leon Haslam and Michael Rutter, before Cal Crutchlow swooped ahead to lead at the end of the opening lap.
The Coventry rider, who had joined the HM Plant Honda team this season, held off the early challenges of his team-mate Haslam, before Byrne moved into second and began to challenge. Crutchlow held him at bay until the thirteenth lap when Byrne found a way through at Seagrave.
Once through, Byrne dictated terms from the front, winning comfortably by over two seconds, and he reflected: “We’ve come a long way to get running, and Cal was really going for it but I got through and it all worked out. The team has done a great job, but we had to look at what everyone else was doing and then do it for ourselves.”
Crutchlow was equally delighted: “Shane was keeping me on it – I just kept plugging away but when he came past, I couldn’t match him but it was a good race.” Rutter, who had started from the front row for the first time in two years, the podium finish aboard the NorthWest 200 Ducati, enthused: “Brilliant, I couldn’t dream of this. It is like Christmas again.”
Haslam, who slowed with tyre concerns, finishing that race in fourth place, took the initiative from the start next time out, running ahead of Byrne and Karl Harris whose first race had ended in machine problems on the second lap.
Byrne took the lead on the fourth lap with Crutchlow moving through into second from Rutter with Tom Sykes and Leon Haslam duelling for fourth ahead of Harris.
On the seventh lap, Sykes and Haslam touched at around 140mph, with Sykes high-sided off his Rizla Suzuki which bounced across the track, smashing into Harris. The race was stopped immediately to care for Harris who remarkably escaped serious injury as he later explained: “I don’t feel too bad apart from very sore knees and ankles.
“I look like I’ve been boxing in Las Vegas rather than racing a motorbike,” said Harris, who also suffered facial injuries, adding: “I’ll be back in the next round intent on the results I should have had here.”
On the re-start, Sykes, riding his spare machine, led the opening lap, but Crutchlow soon took him and began his charge to maiden race winning glory.
“When I led in the first race, it was the first time that I had led a Superbike race so to win next time was unexpected, though it is something that I have worked hard for through the close season.
“The team have done a fantastic job for me and I was able to control the second race from the front – winning is great, fantastic, but when I signed for HM Plant Honda, I knew that I was joining a championship winning team, and there is no reason why we cannot push for that.”
Byrne took second place, to jointly lead the championship with Crutchlow on 45 points, while Rutter, again third, and taking his first double podium finish since Knockhill in 2005, has scored 32 points to be in third place in the standings.
John Laverty, riding the BuildbaseNW Ducati, powered in a winning double in the Daily Star Cup, finishing clear of Chris Burns, aboard the STP MV Agusta in the first race and then the Riders Honda of Martin Jessopp next time out.
Steve Mercer and Malcolm Ashley took the third placings.
British Superbikes - Thruxton Race One Result
1 - Shane Byrne-Ducati - Airwaves Ducati -25:33.9
2 - Cal Crutchlow-Honda - HM Plant Honda -25:36.2
3 - Michael Rutter-Ducati - North West 200 Ducati -25:37.5
4 - Leon Haslam-Honda - HM Plant Honda -25:44.9
5 - Leon Camier-Ducati - Airwaves Ducati -25:52.6
6 - Tom Sykes-Suzuki - Rizla Suzuki -25:53.0
7 - James Ellison-Honda - Hydrex Bike Animal Honda -25:53.3
8 - Simon Andrews-Yamaha - Jentin Racing / Lloyds British -25:56.3
9 - Stuart Easton-Kawasaki - MSS Discovery Kawasaki -25:56.6
10 - Michael Laverty-Suzuki - Relentless Suzuki by TAS -25:57.8
11 - Sean Emmett-Yamaha - AIM Racing -26:11.0
12 - John Laverty-Ducati - Buildbase NW200 Ducati -26:11.3
13 - Tristan Palmer-Honda - Tena for Men Honda -26:12.4
14 - Billy Mcconnell-Kawasaki - MSS Discovery Kawasaki-26:12.547
15 - Guy Martin-Honda - Hydrex Bike Animal Honda-26:14.175
16 - Scott Smart-Kawasaki - Hawk Racing -26:19.249
17 - Atsushi Watanabe-Suzuki - Rizla Suzuki -26:19.9
18 - Chris Burns-MV Agusta - STP Superbike -26:20.4
19 - David Johnson-Honda - Team MAXXIS -26:24.0
20 - Steve Mercer-Yamaha - Bob Farnham Tuning / Sondel -26:24.1
21 - Dean Ellison-Yamaha - Co-ordit Racing -26:30.7
22 - Aaron Zanotti-Honda - Red Viper Racing -26:31.3
23 - Malcolm Ashley-Kawasaki - ARP / MAR -26:32.2
24 - James Buckingham-Honda - Quay Garage -26:34.5
25 - Martin Jessopp-Honda - Riders Racing -26:40.0
26 - Tom Tunstall-Honda - Hardinge - Ice Valley Motorsport -26:50.1
27 - Leon Morris-Ducati - Team Trimrite Brookspeed-25:41.231
28 - Luke Quigley-Suzuki - PDM Racing-25:41.957
29 - Michael Howarth-Honda - Tena for Men Honda -25:54.365
Not Classified
- Adam Jenkinson - Honda - SMT Honda
- Brian Mccormack - Honda - MAC Racing
- Karl Harris - Yamaha - Team Yamaha
British Superbikes - Thruxton Race Two Result
1 - Cal Crutchlow - Honda - HM Plant Honda - 19:05.302
2 - Shane Byrne - Ducati - Airwaves Ducati - 19:07.109
3 - Michael Rutter - Ducati - North West 200 Ducati - 19:07.438
4 - Leon Camier - Ducati - Airwaves Ducati - 19:13.244
5 - Michael Laverty - Suzuki - Relentless Suzuki by TAS - 19:17.165
6 - Stuart Easton - Kawasaki - MSS Discovery Kawasaki - 19:17.763
7 - James Ellison - Honda - Hydrex Bike Animal Honda - 19:18.934
8 - Tom Sykes - Suzuki - Rizla Suzuki - 19:24.061
9 - Guy Martin - Honda - Hydrex Bike Animal Honda - 19:28.697
10 - Billy McConnell - Kawasaki - MSS Discovery Kawasaki - 19:29.201
11 - John Laverty - Ducati - Buildbase NW200 Ducati - 19:29.734
12 - Scott Smart - Kawasaki - Hawk Racing - 19:30.262
13 - Tristan Palmer - Honda - Tena for Men Honda - 19:30.331
14 - Atsushi Watanabe - Suzuki - Rizla Suzuki - 19:30.448
15 - Dean Ellison - Yamaha - Co-ordit Racing - 19:40.814
16 - Martin Jessopp - Honda - Riders Racing - 19:46.820
17 - Malcolm Ashley - Kawasaki - ARP / MAR - 19:50.272
18 - Tom Tunstall - Honda - Hardinge - Ice Valley Motorsport - 19:51.858
19 - Aaron Zanotti - Honda - Red Viper Racing - 19:58.053
20 - James Buckingham - Honda - Quay Garage - 20:03.510
21 - Leon Morris - Ducati - Team Trimrite Brookspeed - 20:07.356
22 - Michael Howarth - Honda - Tena for Men Honda - 20:08.008
23 - Brian Mccormack - Honda - MAC Racing - 19:08.934
Not Classified
- David Johnson - Honda - Team MAXXIS
- Luke Quigley - Suzuki - PDM Racing
- Leon Haslam - Honda - HM Plant Honda
- Steve Mercer - Yamaha - Bob Farnham Tuning / Sondel
- Sean Emmett - Yamaha - AIM Racing
- Chris Burns - MV Agusta - STP Superbike
Championship Points after race two
1 - Shane Byrne (Ducati) - 45
2 - Cal Crutchlow (Honda) - 45
3 - Michael Rutter (Ducati) - 32
4 - Leon Camier (Ducati) - 24
5 - Tom Sykes (Suzuki) - 18
6 - James Ellison (Honda) - 18
7 - Stuart Easton (Kawasaki) - 17
8 - Michael Laverty (Suzuki) - 17
9 - Leon Haslam (Honda) - 13
10 - John Laverty (Ducati) - 9
11 - Simon Andrews (Yamaha) - 8
12 - Billy McConnell (Kawasaki) - 8
13 - Guy Martin (Honda) - 8
14 - Tristian Palmer (Honda) - 6
15 - Sean Emmett (Yamaha) - 5
16 - Scott Smart (Kawasaki) - 4
17 - Atsushi Watanabe (Suzuki) - 2
18 - Dean Ellison (Yamaha) - 1
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