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Provisional 2003 BSB calendar

07 October 2002

British Superbike bosses have now released a provisional calendar for 2003 with venues pencilled in. Subject to change it looks like this: Round 1: Silverstone March 28-30 Round 2: Snetterton April...

First pictures: Bayliss and Hodgson test

07 October 2002

These are the first pictures of Troy Bayliss and Neil Hodgson testing their respective 2003 MotoGP and World Superbike machines. The pair has just completed preliminary test at Mugello in Italy, just...

Yowsah!

07 October 2002

Don’t know what’s she’s advertising, but she’s doing it very well…

New Motocross des Nations entry list

07 October 2002

The FIM has just released the entry list for the re-scheduled 2002 Motocross des Nations, now confirmed as October 19-20 in Bellpuig, Spain. There are 23 countries with almost 100 riders competing in...

The Renegade gang

07 October 2002

Approach with caution…

Edwards out, Xaus in at Ducati WSB

07 October 2002

Ruben Xaus will partner Neil Hodgson on the factory Ducati 999 in World Superbikes in 2003. The Spaniard is expected to sign shortly to fill the vacancy created by Colin Edward’s departure for...

Abe lands M1 for Phillip Island, Valencia

07 October 2002

It has been confirmed by the factory that Norick Abe will get a four-stroke M1 MotoGP machine from Yamaha to contest the final two rounds of the season. Abe, the leading Yamaha two-stroke rider in the...

McWilliams and Aoki re-sign for Roberts

07 October 2002

Jeremy McWilliams will continue to partner Nobuatso Aoki in the Proton/Kenny Roberts set-up in 2003 it has just been announced. The pair will ride the new Proton/KR V5 four-stroke currently under...

Wonder if it’s waterproof paint?

07 October 2002

Everyone was praying for a downpour to find out

Rumours put Edwards on RCV

01 October 2002

Following his stunning performance at the weekend, which saw him wrap up the 2002 WSB title for Honda, paddock rumours now have Colin Edwards back on an RCV in MotoGP for 2003. While the Texan Tornado...

Kato grabs provisional pole in Motegi

01 October 2002

Daijiro Kato put on a show for his home fans with a last gasp stunner to take provisional pole at the Twin Ring in Motegi today. With just a few minutes remaining in the session, Yamaha’s Max Biaggi...

Imola bike fault costs Whitham

01 October 2002

The FIM has announced that Jamie Whitham has forfeited the fourth place he earned on Sunday at Imola thanks to a technical infringement of the rules. World Supersport regulations state that bikes must...

The female Flash Gordon

01 October 2002

If there is ever a sequel, I think we’ve found someone who looks better in the costume.

Barros makes good on RCV in Motegi

01 October 2002

Alex Barros repaid Honda and team boss Sito Pons’ faith with a win in Motegi on his debut ride on the West Honda RCV four-stroke as Honda took a one-two-three in today’s MotoGP race. A tense race-long...

Looking a little distracted

01 October 2002

She’s obviously seen Gary McCoy in the distance

The mystery hand…

01 October 2002

Just where has that extra hand come from…

Just practising

01 October 2002

The thoughtful look is perfect for bikini catalogues…

Peekaboo

01 October 2002

Brolly babe hide-and-seek is one of the best ways to entertain the kids.

Katoh confirms Motegi pole

01 October 2002

Daijiro Katoh will start from pole position in Sunday’s Japanese round of the MotoGP championship after no-one challenged his time of 1.49.052, set during Friday’s qualifying, in Saturday’s...

Roberts re-signs with Suzuki

01 October 2002

Kenny Roberts has just inked a new contract that will keep him with the factory Suzuki MotoGP squad for the next two years. It comes on the back of his maiden podium in the new class, scored at the...

Provisional 2003 British Superbike dates

01 October 2002

A provisional calendar has been released for the 2003 British Superbike championship. Venues have yet to be announced but Mondello Park in the Irish Republic has been confirmed as host for a round for...

Kawasaki bow out of WSB

01 October 2002

Kawasaki has announced it’s pulling out of World Superbikes to concentrate on its fledgling MotoGP programme. The annoucement has long been expected – this year was the last in which its ageing ZX-7R...

Hizzy’s got big things in front of him

01 October 2002

He’s one of the older BSB riders, but there are big things in front of him

Barros gets RCV for Motegi GP

30 September 2002

Alex Barros has been confirmed as the beneficiary of the sole RCV four-stroke available to the West Honda squad for the rest of the 2002 MotoGP season. Barros said: ” I am very excited about my...

Edwards is World Superbike champion

30 September 2002

Colin Edwards has become the 2002 World Superbike champion after a titanic race two decider with defending champion Troy Bayliss. All eyes were locked on the pair as they duelled for the whole 25...

Happy to be here?

30 September 2002

Now there’s a happy group of people…

Honda confirms 2003 WSS squads

30 September 2002

Still on a high after winning the 2002 World Supersport crown in Imola on Sunday with Fabien Foret, Honda has confirmed its WSS line-up to defend the title for 2003. Honda will support four satellite...

Title is almost in reach for Hizzy

30 September 2002

Steve Hislop moved closer to taking the MCN British Superbike title today when he took pole position for tomorrows final races at MCN Donington Park. Hislop’s time of 1:31.627 put him four places...

MotoGP’s musical chairs

23 September 2002

The silly season is well and truly upon us. As contract time approaches, Yamaha and Suzuki both feature in the latest tranche of rumour and manoeuvre. Norick Abe is said to be on the verge of quitting...

Don’t lean on the bike!

23 September 2002

If it falls over, that’ll be your wages gone for the season…

The MCN musketeers

23 September 2002

Fighting to uphold the use of lycra in clothing.

Strange, it doesn’t look cold there

23 September 2002

Maybe someone needs to turn the heating up a bit, she looks a little nippy.

Look at that focus

23 September 2002

It’s hard to believe racers can ignore the brolly dollies

Hislop claims 2002 title

23 September 2002

Steve Hislop wins the 2002 MCN British Superbike championship as rival Sean Emmett crashes out fighting for third. Hislop was lucky not to be caught in the carnage as Emmett highsided at the Esses and...

Don’t miss the 2002 Dirt Rider Expo

23 September 2002

If you’re into off-road then you won’t want to miss the 2002 Dirt Rider Expo this November 28 – December 1 at the Stoneleigh Park Exhibition Centre, Coventry. The Expo is the biggest event of its kind...

Admiring his helmet

23 September 2002

She’s obviously impressed with the design