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Byrne makes Aprilia MotoGP debut

25 November 2003

Shane Byrne made his debut for the Aprilia MotoGP team on the second day of a three-day test shared with the Ducati team at Jerez in Spain. The 26-year-old was forced to sit out the first day due to...

Karl Harris headlines Honda show

25 November 2003

British Supersport champion Karl Harris will be the star of a Honda Racing display at Meadowhall shopping centre, Sheffield, on Friday November 28. The 24-year-old Yorkshireman, who lives in Aston...

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...

More NEC highlights

18 November 2003

The NEC is the place to admire new models. For more see the News section

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...

Which one will you dream about?

18 November 2003

Which one will you be dreaming about tonight?

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...

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...

New additions?

18 November 2003

Suzuki introduce a novel new tank protector and double-bubble screen

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

Can’t you get it up?

11 November 2003

Can you please try and hold your brolly a little higher…

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...

Nice tail-piece

11 November 2003

Aerodynamic and just enough room for a logo. Is this the perfect read-end?

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.

What’s going on?

11 November 2003

Something has got their attention…

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.

Aftermarket undertray, sir?

11 November 2003

Is that an aftermarket undertray we can see there, young lady?

Is this the future?

11 November 2003

If this is the future, we’d like to be part of it….

A great Triumph

04 November 2003

This is one case where the British can compete with the best in the world.

Biaggi’s magic hat

04 November 2003

Max Biaggi’s ‘magic’ Velcro hat trick worked yet again…

Come closer pretty lady…

04 November 2003

Why is she standing so far away from Garry McCoy?

MotoGP Scalextric unveiled

04 November 2003

Model and toy firm Hornby has announced a new MotoGP Scalextric slot racing package. Scalextric has secured the MotoGP licence from Dorna, allowing the series to include every rider and manufacturer in the championship. The first deliveries are expected in Spring 2004 to coincide with the opening rounds of the 2004 championship. The bikes will be powered by a small electric motor driving the rear...

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...

Date change for Brands WSB

04 November 2003

The date of the World Superbike round at Brands Hatch in Kent has been changed to August 1 for 2004. The racing was scheduled for the weekend of July 25. World Supersport rounds have now been...

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...

Yowsah!

04 November 2003

What a babe…

GP testing starts for 2004

04 November 2003

The MotoGP squads have started preparation early for next season with many of the teams staying on after this year’s final race in Valencia for two days of hard testing. After a brief rest on Monday...