2003
Byrne debut washed-out
25 November 2003
Bad weather has delayed Shane Byrne’s debut factory Aprilia MotoGP test. Both the Ducati and Aprilia factory GP teams are at the Jerez circuit in Spain for a three-day test. Intermittent rain meant...
Checa tests at Sepang
25 November 2003
Carlos Checa continued the development of the new Deltabox chassis for the 2004 Fortuna Yamaha YZR-M1 at Sepang this weekend. The Spanish rider was at the Malaysian track to work on the new chassis...
Mallory managing director dies
18 November 2003
Edwina Overend, the managing director of Mallory Park (Motorsport) Ltd, and the inspiration for ‘Edwina’s Chicane’ at the Leicestershire circuit, has died in hospital. Mrs Overend passed away on Sunday, November 16 in Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield after a short illness. She became the managing director at Mallory Park in 1983. She is survived by her son David and husband Ron. If you would...
Have you won Cardiff Supercross tickets
18 November 2003
The Millennium stadium in Cardiff will be transformed in to a full-on supercross track for the third round of the MCN backed Future West International Supercross championship. Five lucky winners have...
Alstare Suzuki officially leave WSB
18 November 2003
Alstare Suzuki has released a statement officially confirming its departure from the World Superbike series in 2004. Alstare based its decision on a statement by the Motorcycle Sport Manufacturers...
Neil Hodgson turns 30
18 November 2003
Neil Hodgson turned 30 years of age on November 20, after a year which has seen him claim the World Superbike championship, land a MotoGP ride with the D’Antin Ducati squad and become a...
R6 Cup entry details announced
18 November 2003
The entry details for the 2004 Yamaha R6 Cup have been announced by Yamaha, in conjunction with Virgin Mobile and Rob McElnea Racing. And entries are being accepted at the NEC Motorcycle Show on the R6 stand in the MCN Race Paddock. The 2003 series led to a BSB ride next season for champion Tommy Hill. It has also received coverage on the Bravo TV channel in the series ‘Natural Born Racers. The...
One reason to remove your mirrors
18 November 2003
Get a clearer view at the NEC Show. Not only do Black Horse provide these ladies, but they also sponsor the Black Horse stage in the MCN Race Paddock.
The best models at the NEC
18 November 2003
What is sexier? The Ducati? Or MCN’s Lauren? Make up your own mind at the NEC
Superbike test dates announced
18 November 2003
World Superbike organiser FG Sport has announced the final dates for this years World Superbike winter tests. There will be two separate tests taking place at the Valencia circuit in Spain on December...
McWilliams likely to sign for Aprilia
18 November 2003
Britain’s Jeremy McWilliams is looking likely to partner Shane Byrne in the factory Aprilia MotoGP squad in 2004. McWilliams is due to fly to Italy on Wednesday to finalise a deal after being faxed a...
More NEC highlights
18 November 2003
The NEC is the place to admire new models. For more see the News section
New additions?
18 November 2003
Suzuki introduce a novel new tank protector and double-bubble screen
New signings in 250GPs
18 November 2003
The second and third-placed riders in the 2003 250cc championship will join forces next year for the Fortuna Honda squad. Roberto Rolfo will remain with the team after narrowly missing out on the...
Play with MCN Girls at the NEC
18 November 2003
You could be playing with the MCN girls in the MCN Race Paddock at the NEC Motor Cycle Show
Red Bull Rookies in British Supersport
18 November 2003
Honda Racing and Red Bull will field a British Supersport team in addition to their 125cc championship effort in 2004. The Red Bull Rookies Honda Racing team will field one Honda CBR600RR alongside...
Just one reason to see the NEC
11 November 2003
For more arresting reasons to make the trip to the NEC, visit the News section for all the motorcycle show pictures.
Aftermarket undertray, sir?
11 November 2003
Is that an aftermarket undertray we can see there, young lady?
Rutter takes fourth Macau win
11 November 2003
BSB star Michael Rutter took his fourth Macu GP win today, Saturday November 15. The British rider led from the start of the race on his Renegade Ducati to eventually beat closest rival John McGuiness...
Xaus joins Hodgson in Ducati GP team
11 November 2003
Ruben Xaus will continue as Neil Hodgson’s team-mate next year after signing for the d’Antin Ducati MotoGP squad for 2004. The deal has been on the cards for Xaus since Hodgson signed with the team at...
Why is he so distracted?
11 November 2003
If he doesn’t turn his gaze back to the right, he’ll have one seriously upset brolly girl by the looks of it.
Walker signs for Foggy
11 November 2003
Chris Walker has signed for the Foggy Petronas World Superbike team for 2004. The 31-year-old Brit has signed a one-year deal to ride the FP1 alongside current rider Troy Corser, with an option for a...
Nice tail-piece
11 November 2003
Aerodynamic and just enough room for a logo. Is this the perfect read-end?
A great Triumph
04 November 2003
This is one case where the British can compete with the best in the world.
Edwards tests Honda RC211V
04 November 2003
Colin Edwards has completed his first test on the Honda RC211V he will race in 2004. The American rode in a private test at the Catalunya circuit in Spain for half a day on Tuesday, November 4. MCN’s...
Foret to ride R6 for 2004
04 November 2003
Fabien Foret will be riding a factory backed Yamaha R6 in next years World Supersport championship. The 2002 Supersport champion has ditched his Kawasaki ZX-6RR in favour of a Belgarda Yamaha R6 and...
Win tickets to MCN Dirt Rider Expo
04 November 2003
Here’s your chance to win one of five pairs of tickets to MCN Dirt Rider Expo taking place at the end of this month. The MCN-backed show will be packed with all the latest off road bikes and will give you a chance to see all the new models for 2004 including KTM’s 660SMC race-bred supermoto. The biggest event of it’s kind in the UK, the show will be packed with over 110 stalls, a massive retail...
Yamaha confirms Rossi switch
04 November 2003
MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi has signed a two-year contract with Yamaha. The deal will see Rossi ride a factory YZR-M1 in the 2004 and 2005 MotoGP world championships and was confirmed in a...
Wrist exercises…
04 November 2003
It’s important to have limber wrists to avoid repetitive strains or carpal tunnel syndrome
