Yoshimura Suzuki¹s Spies Wins AMA Superbike Title

Yoshimura Suzuki¹s Spies Wins AMA Superbike Title Yoshimura Suzuki's Ben Spies has won the 2007 AMA Superbike Championship from team mate Mat Mladin at Sunday's final round at Laguna Seca in California as Suzuki GSX-R1000s swept the first three places - and dominated the entire series.
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. 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 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 Virgin Mobile Cup - Thruxton Qualifying Virgin Mobile Cup - Thruxton Qualifying British 125GP - Thruxton Combined Qualifying & Grid Position British 125GP - Thruxton Combined Qualifying & Grid Position British 125GP - Thruxton Combined Qualifying & Grid Position British 125GP - Thruxton Combined Qualifying & Grid Position National Superstock Cup - Thruxton Combined Qualifying National Superstock Cup - Thruxton Combined Qualifying National Superstock Cup - Thruxton Combined Qualifying National Superstock Cup - Thruxton Combined Qualifying 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. Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - EuroSpeedway Race Result Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - EuroSpeedway Race Result Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - EuroSpeedway Race Result Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - EuroSpeedway Race Result Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - EuroSpeedway Race Result Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - EuroSpeedway Race Result 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. Lammert Takes A Home Win German rider Dominic Lammert used his local knowledge to superb advantage and won the Suzuki GSX-R European Cup race at the Eurospeedway Lausitz. Lammert Takes A Home Win German rider Dominic Lammert used his local knowledge to superb advantage and won the Suzuki GSX-R European Cup race at the Eurospeedway Lausitz. Lammert Takes A Home Win German rider Dominic Lammert used his local knowledge to superb advantage and won the Suzuki GSX-R European Cup race at the Eurospeedway Lausitz. Zarco is Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Champion Johann Zarco won the inaugural Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup by winning his third race of the season from Cameron Beaubier and Matthew Hoyle Zarco is Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Champion Johann Zarco won the inaugural Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup by winning his third race of the season from Cameron Beaubier and Matthew Hoyle Rossi Sets Pulses Racing in Estoril Thriller Valentino Rossi bounced back from his Misano heartbreak to take a gripping victory in the bwin.com Grande Premio de Portugal. Rossi Sets Pulses Racing in Estoril Thriller Valentino Rossi bounced back from his Misano heartbreak to take a gripping victory in the bwin.com Grande Premio de Portugal. Rossi Sets Pulses Racing in Estoril Thriller Valentino Rossi bounced back from his Misano heartbreak to take a gripping victory in the bwin.com Grande Premio de Portugal. Yamaha GMT 94 Win Bol d'Or - SERT Take World Championship The Yamaha GMT 94 of David Checa, Sébastien Gimbert and Olivier Four won the race by seven laps ahead of the Suzuki Endurance Racing Team 1, and ten laps ahead of the Suzuki SERT 2 in an incredibly tight race. Yamaha GMT 94 Win Bol d'Or - SERT Take World Championship The Yamaha GMT 94 of David Checa, Sébastien Gimbert and Olivier Four won the race by seven laps ahead of the Suzuki Endurance Racing Team 1, and ten laps ahead of the Suzuki SERT 2 in an incredibly tight race. Yamaha GMT 94 Win Bol d'Or - SERT Take World Championship The Yamaha GMT 94 of David Checa, Sébastien Gimbert and Olivier Four won the race by seven laps ahead of the Suzuki Endurance Racing Team 1, and ten laps ahead of the Suzuki SERT 2 in an incredibly tight race. Iddon Wins But Delepine Brings The Red Plate Home This weekend’s Grand Prix of Alpi Del Mare had a few surprises to show the 6000 spectators, who saw both Bernd Hiemer and Jerome Giraudo come back to the podium. Iddon Wins But Delepine Brings The Red Plate Home This weekend’s Grand Prix of Alpi Del Mare had a few surprises to show the 6000 spectators, who saw both Bernd Hiemer and Jerome Giraudo come back to the podium. 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. National Superstock Cup - Donington Park Race 1 Result National Superstock Cup - Donington Park Race 1 Result - Top 20 National Superstock Cup - Donington Park Race 1 Result National Superstock Cup - Donington Park Race 1 Result - Top 20 National Superstock Cup - Donington Park Race 1 Result National Superstock Cup - Donington Park Race 1 Result - Top 20 MotoGP - Motegi Race Result MotoGP - Motegi Race Result MotoGP - Motegi Race Result Haslam Takes Donington Double An extremely happy Leon Haslam on the Airwaves Ducati took a well earned double race win at Donington Park. Haslam Takes Donington Double An extremely happy Leon Haslam on the Airwaves Ducati took a well earned double race win at Donington Park. Haslam Takes Donington Double An extremely happy Leon Haslam on the Airwaves Ducati took a well earned double race win at Donington Park. British 125GP - Donington Park Race Result British 125GP - Donington Park Race Result Top 20 British 125GP - Donington Park Race Result British 125GP - Donington Park Race Result Top 20 British 125GP - Donington Park Race Result British 125GP - Donington Park Race Result Top 20 British Supersport - Donington Park Race Result Michael Laverty on the Relentless Suzuki took the Maxxis British Supersport title at Donington Park during a hectic red flagged race. British Supersport - Donington Park Race Result Michael Laverty on the Relentless Suzuki took the Maxxis British Supersport title at Donington Park during a hectic red flagged race. British Supersport - Donington Park Race Result Michael Laverty on the Relentless Suzuki took the Maxxis British Supersport title at Donington Park during a hectic red flagged race. European Superstock 600 - Vallelunga Race Result European Superstock 600 - Vallelunga Race Result European Superstock 600 - Vallelunga Race Result European Superstock 600 - Vallelunga Race Result European Superstock 600 - Vallelunga Race Result European Superstock 600 - Vallelunga Race Result Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - Vallelunga Race Result Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - Vallelunga Race Result Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - Vallelunga Race Result Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - Vallelunga Race Result Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - Vallelunga Race Result Superstock 1000 FIM Cup - Vallelunga Race Result 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. Sofuoglu Gifted Sport Win Kenan Sofuoglu has taken the World Supersport win at Vallelunga. He pinched the lead from Britain Craig Jones for just half a lap with Jones regaining the number one spot. Sofuoglu Gifted Sport Win Kenan Sofuoglu has taken the World Supersport win at Vallelunga. He pinched the lead from Britain Craig Jones for just half a lap with Jones regaining the number one spot. Sofuoglu Gifted Sport Win Kenan Sofuoglu has taken the World Supersport win at Vallelunga. He pinched the lead from Britain Craig Jones for just half a lap with Jones regaining the number one spot. Sofuoglu Gifted Sport Win Kenan Sofuoglu has taken the World Supersport win at Vallelunga. He pinched the lead from Britain Craig Jones for just half a lap with Jones regaining the number one spot. European Superstock 600 - Magny Cours Race Result European Superstock 600 - Magny Cours Race Result European Superstock 600 - Magny Cours Race Result European Superstock 600 - Magny Cours Race Result European Superstock 600 - Magny Cours Race Result European Superstock 600 - Magny Cours Race Result 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	Yoshimura Suzuki's Ben Spies has won the 2007 AMA Superbike Championship from team mate Mat Mladin at Sunday's final round at Laguna Seca in California as Suzuki GSX-R1000s swept the first three places - and dominated the entire series. The Texan rider, defending his first title, beat the six-time champion after sitting behind the Australian for most of the 28-lap race, winning the title by just over two seconds after slowing on the final lap to celebrate to his fans. Spies, who went into the event three points behind Mladin, took the title just one point ahead - 652 to 651. Newly-crowned Spies' victory also belongs to the Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R1000, which won all 19 AMA Superbike races this year - the first time a manufacturer has accomplished this feat. Ben Spies: "We came into 2007 looking to win two championships - Superstock and Superbike - and I told myself I wouldn't be satisfied with anything less than that. We got the Superstock title in Atlanta and now we won the Superbike Championship. I'd like to thank Yoshimura Suzuki and my crew for working hard all year and for giving me a great bike to race in the GSX-R1000. With this win, I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. At the beginning of the race, I thought about the fact that we only had 45 minutes left in the season. I knew it was time to get it done." Mat Mladin: "Ben was stronger all weekend and I knew it. He got a chance to get by me and I didn't so much as pass him back as get sucked in. I had a few problems with lappers and Ben had put his head down. I did everything I could but in the end we just weren't fast enough today. Now I'm looking forward to the off-season to try and pick up my pace a little more and see if we can give it another shot next year." Aaron Yates: "I got a decent start on the Jordan Suzuki GSX-R1000 but Mat and Ben were already pulling away. We've been struggling all weekend in the first six-to-eight laps. It takes a little while to get the bike to work like I need it. But then I put my head down and the bike was getting better and I was able to get into third place and bring it home." Tommy Hayden: "Today's race was all right. I was working my way up in the race and ended up seventh. My times on the Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R1000 were better than we've been running. Hopefully, in the off-season I can get healthy again and come back strong next year." AMA Superbike Top 10 Finishers: 1. Ben Spies (Yoshimura Suzuki) 2. Mat Mladin (Yoshimura Suzuki) 3. Aaron Yates (Jordan Suzuki) 4. Jake Zemke (Honda) 5. Eric Bostrom (Yamaha) 6. Tommy Hayden (Yoshimura Suzuki) 7. Jason Disalvo, (Yamaha) 8. James Ellison (Honda) 9. Jake Holden (Jordan Suzuki) 10. Matt Lynn (MV Agusta) AMA Superbike Points Standings: 1. Ben Spies, Yoshimura Suzuki (652) 2. Mat Mladin, Yoshimura Suzuki (651) 3. Jake Zemke, Honda (468) 4. Aaron Yates, Jordan Suzuki (465) 5. Tommy Hayden, Yoshimura Suzuki (454) 6. Jamie Hacking, Kawasaki (403) 7. Eric Bostrom Yamaha (362) 8. Miguel Duhamel, Honda (360) 9. Jason Disalvo, Yamaha (359) 10. Roger Hayden, Kawasaki (344)
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