2002
Supercross legend McGrath retires
30 December 2002
Seven-times AMA 250cc Supercross champion Jeremy McGrath has announced his retirement, sources revealed today. McGrath is currently racing for KTM, and planned to continue for two more seasons, before...
No single seat unit for them
30 December 2002
Suddenly the argument for being able to take pillions seems startlingly clear.
What a way to end 2002
30 December 2002
This picture should ensure you leave 2002 with a smile on your face
Not optional extras
23 December 2002
The unfaired SV650 would be unstoppable if it came with two free brolly babes
Chad Reed wins in Arnhem
16 December 2002
Chad Reed took victory at the second round of the THQ 250cc World Supercross GP, held in Arnhem, Holland on Saturday. He took the win ahead of Team Yamaha teammate David Vuillemin, with Honda’s Mike...
Why is she so high?
16 December 2002
You’ll need to click to enlarge to find out how she became so tall
New models for 2003
16 December 2002
It’s hard to work out how they can improve them year after year
Rossi faces bomb terror
16 December 2002
It’s hard to believe, but Valentino Rossi is under police protection after he was named in a message included with a letter bomb. The message mentioned Rossi because of his links with Honda MotoGP...
Your chance to dine with BSB stars
16 December 2002
Imagine dining surrounded by the stars of British Superbikes, before witnessing Steve Hislop officially receive the championship trophy. A limited number of tickets are available for the BSB 2002...
Octagon deny plans to sell Brands Hatch
16 December 2002
Octagon have denied they are planning to sell circuits including Brands Hatch, Snetterton, Oulton Park and Cadwell Park. The claims were raised in subscription newsletter, TV Sports Marketing.
No Malaysian round for World Superbikes
09 December 2002
The Malaysian round of next year’s World Superbike championship has been axed. A race was due to be staged at Sepang on May 4, but the FIM confirmed last week that the calendar has been cut from 13...
In Italy even the marshals are models
09 December 2002
In Italy even the marshals look like supermodels – can’t see Troy Corser whinging if she pinned him to the ground, can you?
The R1 built to take on Rossi
02 December 2002
This is the British-built bike that’s going to take on the world in next year’s MotoGP championship. Top tuning squad Harris, based in Hertford, will design the machine, based on a heavily-modified...
Capirossi stuns in Ducati test
02 December 2002
Ducati’s MotoGP squad will be waking up this morning sore from the volume of back-slapping doled out at Jerez yesterday. Loris Capirossi blazed around the Spanish circuit in a time that would have put...
Casey Stoner takes factory 125 ride
02 December 2002
Teenage Aussie ace Casey Stoner has taken the offer of a factory 125cc Aprilia ride for 2003. He said: ” It’s pretty exciting news to get just before Christmas. I’m really looking forward to getting...
Workshop to train your racing brain
02 December 2002
In racing, it’s said, the competition is rarely won on the Tarmac, but in the space between the rider’s ears. So, if you want to give yourself a mental edge ahead of next season’s racing season, you’d...
First pictures: Whitham’s new baby
25 November 2002
World Supersport rider Jamie Whitham has a new woman in his life – he’s just become the proud father to Ruby, his first child. Ruby weighed in at 6lb 14oz, and both baby and mother Andrea are doing...
