Strong Winds Bring Hondas Cartagena Test to Early Close

Strong Winds Bring Hondas Cartagena Test to Early Close Honda Racing was forced to bring its three-day test to an early conclusion at Cartagena today (5 March) due to strong winds.
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. Honda Makes Excellent Progress at Shortened Test Honda Racing’s British Superbike teams drew to a close their comprehensive three-day test at Guadix yesterday (1 March). The teams reported excellent progress and positive results despite the adverse weather conditions on day one. British Supersport 2006 Entry List Updated 2006 BRITISH SUPERSPORT CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY LIST(Incorporating the British Supersport Cup) 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 British 125GP 2006 Entry List Updated 2006 BRITISH 125GP CHAMPIONSHIP (Incorporating the ACU Academy Cup) British 125GP 2006 Entry List Updated 2006 BRITISH 125GP CHAMPIONSHIP (Incorporating the ACU Academy Cup) National Superstock Cup Entry List Updated 2006 METZELER RACETEC NATIONAL SUPERSTOCK CUP ENTRY LIST National Superstock Cup Entry List Updated 2006 METZELER RACETEC NATIONAL SUPERSTOCK CUP ENTRY LIST Positive Test Session For Rizla Suzuki at Snetterton THE track temperature was barely above freezing but that didn’t stop Rizla Suzuki’s Shane Byrne and James Haydon from completing nearly 200-laps in a private test at Snetterton in Norfolk today. 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! British Supersport - Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying British Supersport - Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying British 125GP - Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying British 125GP - Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying British 125GP - Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying British 125GP - Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying British Superbikes - Brands Hatch Day Two Team Talk BSB Brands Hatch Race Day - Team Talk Jodie Marsh to Officially Open New Donington Park Development Glamour model and media personality Jodie Marsh will on Friday 31 March officially open the brand new, modern pit and paddock complex at the world famous Donington Park – a name synonymous with top level motorsports. Jodie Marsh to Officially Open New Donington Park Development Glamour model and media personality Jodie Marsh will on Friday 31 March officially open the brand new, modern pit and paddock complex at the world famous Donington Park – a name synonymous with top level motorsports. Jodie Marsh Opens New Donington Park Development Glamour model and media personality Jodie Marsh officially opened the new multi-million pound pit and paddock complex at Donington Park today, along with the circuit’s Managing Director Brian Pallett. Jodie Marsh Opens New Donington Park Development Glamour model and media personality Jodie Marsh officially opened the new multi-million pound pit and paddock complex at Donington Park today, along with the circuit’s Managing Director Brian Pallett. New Addition on The Grid as The Virgin Mobile Cup Heads to Donington Park The Virgin Mobile Cup riders will notice a new addition to the grid for the second round of the series at Donington Park this Sunday (9th April). British Supersport – Donington Park Combined Qualifying British Supersport – Donington Park Combined Qualifying + Grid Positions British Supersport – Donington Park Combined Qualifying British Supersport – Donington Park Combined Qualifying + Grid Positions British Superbike – Donington Park Qualifying + Grid Positions British Superbike – Donington Park Qualifying + Grid Positions British 125GP & Cup - Donington Park Combined Qualifying British 125GP & Cup - Donington Park Combined Qualifying and Grid Positions British 125GP & Cup - Donington Park Combined Qualifying British 125GP & Cup - Donington Park Combined Qualifying and Grid Positions Virgin Mobile Cup - Donington Park Qualifying Virgin Mobile Cup - Donington Park Qualifying National Superstock Cup - Donington Park Combined Qualifying National Superstock Cup - Donington Park Combined Qualifying + Grid National Superstock Cup - Donington Park Combined Qualifying National Superstock Cup - Donington Park Combined Qualifying + Grid BSB Donington Park Race Day - Team Talk Rather than swamping the headlines with lots of team releases we have now put in one place for easier reading. Steve Plater Does The Double Lincolnshire motorcycle racing star Steve Plater will contest both the British Superbike and the British Supersport championships at Thruxton, in Hampshire over the Easter weekend deputising for an injured rider in the Supersport race. Steve Plater Does The Double Lincolnshire motorcycle racing star Steve Plater will contest both the British Superbike and the British Supersport championships at Thruxton, in Hampshire over the Easter weekend deputising for an injured rider in the Supersport race. BSB Thruxton Preview - Team Talk Rather than swamping the headlines with lots of team releases we have now put in one place for easier reading. British Supersport - Thruxton Combined Qualifying British Supersport - Thruxton Combined Qualifying British Supersport - Thruxton Combined Qualifying British Supersport - Thruxton Combined Qualifying British Supersport - Thruxton Combined Qualifying British Supersport - Thruxton Combined Qualifying British Superbike – Thruxton Qualifying & Grid Position British Superbike – Thruxton Qualifying & Grid Position British Superbike – Thruxton Qualifying & Grid Position British Superbike – Thruxton Qualifying & Grid Position BSB Thruxton Day Two - Team Talk BSB Thruxton Race Day - Team Talk National Superstock - Donington Park Race 1 Result Hudson Kennaugh took a dominant race win at Donington Park with his team-mate Jon Kirkham in second place – so a good day on track for Raceways Yamaha. National Superstock - Donington Park Race 1 Result Hudson Kennaugh took a dominant race win at Donington Park with his team-mate Jon Kirkham in second place – so a good day on track for Raceways Yamaha. National Superstock - Donington Park Race 1 Result Hudson Kennaugh took a dominant race win at Donington Park with his team-mate Jon Kirkham in second place – so a good day on track for Raceways Yamaha. National Superstock - Donington Park Race 1 Result Hudson Kennaugh took a dominant race win at Donington Park with his team-mate Jon Kirkham in second place – so a good day on track for Raceways Yamaha. Van Den Bosch Begins Final S1 Title Assault With Pole Thierry Van Den Bosch took a storming pole in the S1 class leading Championship leader Bernd Hiemer. It was Adrien Chareyre taking the honours in the S2 class topping the time sheets ahead of Christian Iddon. Van Den Bosch Begins Final S1 Title Assault With Pole Thierry Van Den Bosch took a storming pole in the S1 class leading Championship leader Bernd Hiemer. It was Adrien Chareyre taking the honours in the S2 class topping the time sheets ahead of Christian Iddon. Van Den Bosch Begins Final S1 Title Assault With Pole Thierry Van Den Bosch took a storming pole in the S1 class leading Championship leader Bernd Hiemer. It was Adrien Chareyre taking the honours in the S2 class topping the time sheets ahead of Christian Iddon. Stoner Repeats Australian Victory Ahead Of Rejuvenated Rossi In front of 50,541 spectators at Phillip Island, Casey Stoner repeated his 2007 home victory in the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon. Stoner Repeats Australian Victory Ahead Of Rejuvenated Rossi In front of 50,541 spectators at Phillip Island, Casey Stoner repeated his 2007 home victory in the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon. Stoner Repeats Australian Victory Ahead Of Rejuvenated Rossi In front of 50,541 spectators at Phillip Island, Casey Stoner repeated his 2007 home victory in the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon. Stoner Repeats Australian Victory Ahead Of Rejuvenated Rossi In front of 50,541 spectators at Phillip Island, Casey Stoner repeated his 2007 home victory in the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon. Mike di Meglio- 2008 125cc World Champion After coming to the attention of the French Motorcycle Federation in the 2002 Prix de l’Avenir, Mike di Meglio was invited to take a trial with the Liegois team in Carole, with whom he took part in a Spanish Championship race. Mike di Meglio- 2008 125cc World Champion After coming to the attention of the French Motorcycle Federation in the 2002 Prix de l’Avenir, Mike di Meglio was invited to take a trial with the Liegois team in Carole, with whom he took part in a Spanish Championship race. Mike di Meglio- 2008 125cc World Champion After coming to the attention of the French Motorcycle Federation in the 2002 Prix de l’Avenir, Mike di Meglio was invited to take a trial with the Liegois team in Carole, with whom he took part in a Spanish Championship race. Superstock 1000 FIM Cup – Magny Cours Race Result First win of the season for Matej Smrz (MS Racing Honda), the Czech rider getting the better in a hectic final few laps over Frenchman Freddy Foray (Coutelle Suzuki) and Claudio Corti (Yamaha Motor Italia Junior Team), who scored his first podium this yea Superstock 1000 FIM Cup – Magny Cours Race Result First win of the season for Matej Smrz (MS Racing Honda), the Czech rider getting the better in a hectic final few laps over Frenchman Freddy Foray (Coutelle Suzuki) and Claudio Corti (Yamaha Motor Italia Junior Team), who scored his first podium this yea Superstock 1000 FIM Cup – Magny Cours Race Result First win of the season for Matej Smrz (MS Racing Honda), the Czech rider getting the better in a hectic final few laps over Frenchman Freddy Foray (Coutelle Suzuki) and Claudio Corti (Yamaha Motor Italia Junior Team), who scored his first podium this yea Superstock 1000 FIM Cup – Magny Cours Race Result First win of the season for Matej Smrz (MS Racing Honda), the Czech rider getting the better in a hectic final few laps over Frenchman Freddy Foray (Coutelle Suzuki) and Claudio Corti (Yamaha Motor Italia Junior Team), who scored his first podium this yea Bayliss SBK World Champion for the Third Time Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) clinched the FIM Superbike World Championship for the third time today after finishing third in race 1 at Magny-Cours in front of 78,000 spectators. Bayliss SBK World Champion for the Third Time Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) clinched the FIM Superbike World Championship for the third time today after finishing third in race 1 at Magny-Cours in front of 78,000 spectators. Bayliss SBK World Champion for the Third Time Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) clinched the FIM Superbike World Championship for the third time today after finishing third in race 1 at Magny-Cours in front of 78,000 spectators. Bayliss SBK World Champion for the Third Time Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) clinched the FIM Superbike World Championship for the third time today after finishing third in race 1 at Magny-Cours in front of 78,000 spectators. World Supersport – Magny Cours Race Result The Supersport title was also assigned immediately after the SBK race, and it went to another Australian, Andrew Pitt (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda), who took the win. World Supersport – Magny Cours Race Result The Supersport title was also assigned immediately after the SBK race, and it went to another Australian, Andrew Pitt (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda), who took the win. World Supersport – Magny Cours Race Result The Supersport title was also assigned immediately after the SBK race, and it went to another Australian, Andrew Pitt (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda), who took the win. World Supersport – Magny Cours Race Result The Supersport title was also assigned immediately after the SBK race, and it went to another Australian, Andrew Pitt (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda), who took the win. World Supersport – Magny Cours Race Result The Supersport title was also assigned immediately after the SBK race, and it went to another Australian, Andrew Pitt (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda), who took the win. Chareyre Brothers Add Drama to Second Consecutive Family Win A thrilling penultimate round of the 2008 campaign prepared what will be a fantastic finale in Greece in a couple of weeks. Chareyre Brothers Add Drama to Second Consecutive Family Win A thrilling penultimate round of the 2008 campaign prepared what will be a fantastic finale in Greece in a couple of weeks. Chareyre Brothers Add Drama to Second Consecutive Family Win A thrilling penultimate round of the 2008 campaign prepared what will be a fantastic finale in Greece in a couple of weeks. Byrne Plans Winning Finale Under Fire From 'Young-Guns' Shane Byrne has a close affinity to Brands Hatch, having begun his racing career there, also taking his first victory, Byrne Plans Winning Finale Under Fire From 'Young-Guns' Shane Byrne has a close affinity to Brands Hatch, having begun his racing career there, also taking his first victory, Byrne Plans Winning Finale Under Fire From 'Young-Guns' Shane Byrne has a close affinity to Brands Hatch, having begun his racing career there, also taking his first victory, James Toseland And Crash Set To Rock The Nec at The Bike Show MotoGP star and acclaimed musician James Toseland will perform with his band Crash at this year’s Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show. James Toseland And Crash Set To Rock The Nec at The Bike Show MotoGP star and acclaimed musician James Toseland will perform with his band Crash at this year’s Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show. MotoGP to be Live on Viasat in Denmark, Norway and Sweden Dorna Sports confirmed today that it has reached an agreement with Viasat to screen MotoGP across Scandinavia until 2011. MotoGP to be Live on Viasat in Denmark, Norway and Sweden Dorna Sports confirmed today that it has reached an agreement with Viasat to screen MotoGP across Scandinavia until 2011. MotoGP to be Live on Viasat in Denmark, Norway and Sweden Dorna Sports confirmed today that it has reached an agreement with Viasat to screen MotoGP across Scandinavia until 2011. Watanabe Joins Relentless by TAS Suzuki For 2009 Relentless Suzuki by TAS Racing is pleased to announce the signing of Atsushi Watanabe, the 2002 and 2007 Japanese Superbike Champion, who will race the all-new GSX–R1000 for the Irish based team in the 2009 British Superbike Championship Watanabe Joins Relentless by TAS Suzuki For 2009 Relentless Suzuki by TAS Racing is pleased to announce the signing of Atsushi Watanabe, the 2002 and 2007 Japanese Superbike Champion, who will race the all-new GSX–R1000 for the Irish based team in the 2009 British Superbike Championship Watanabe Joins Relentless by TAS Suzuki For 2009 Relentless Suzuki by TAS Racing is pleased to announce the signing of Atsushi Watanabe, the 2002 and 2007 Japanese Superbike Champion, who will race the all-new GSX–R1000 for the Irish based team in the 2009 British Superbike Championship	Honda Racing was forced to bring its three-day test to an early conclusion at Cartagena today (5 March) due to strong winds. The teams however reported good results at the Spanish track despite the adverse weather conditions. HM Plant Honda’s Ryuichi Kiyonari made his first visit to the circuit and spent day one familiarising himself with the track aboard his Honda CBR1000RR and then worked through his test programme on day two. Team mate Karl Harris continued to make significant progress on his Michelin-shod Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade despite the limited track time, as did HM Plant Honda’s John McGuinness aboard his Honda CBR1000RR Superstock bike. Both Red Bull Honda riders, British Superbike rider Jonathan Rea and British Supersport racer Eugene Laverty were out in force and looking at ease on their Dunlop-shod Honda CBR1000RR and CBR600RR machines respectively. Red Bull Honda Team Manager Havier Beltran commented: “It’s very open here. The wind really picked up this morning, which deposited a load of debris and sand on the track. Riders knew they were not going to go any quicker to test a final few parts so we called it a day. We’ve two final tests before the first race at the end of the month and we are happy with all our results so far.” Honda Racing resumes its test schedule on the 15th March at Knockhill, Scotland.
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