2007 | Page 46

Lorenzo extends title lead with 250cc win

20 May 2007 by MCN Sports Desk

Jorge Lorenzo nows leads the 250cc GP championship by 32 points as he defended his title with a win in France. Lorenzo had to overcome a strong challenge from Alex de Angelis and Andrea Dovizioso to...

Smith takes third as Gadea wins 125GP

20 May 2007 by MCN Sports Desk

Britain’s Bradley Smith claimed his first podium, by taking third in the 125cc French GP. Smith finished behind winner Sergio Gadea, who took his first ever GP win for the Bacaja Asapr team, whilst...

First two-stroke premier class winner passes away

20 May 2007 by Matthew Birt

A minute’s silence was held this morning at the Le Mans circuit in memory of Australian Jack Findlay, who passed away last night. Findlay set several world championship landmarks in a distinguished career that spanned 21 years from 1958 to 1978. He was the first rider to take a premier class victory on a two-stroke machine in the 1971 Ulster GP. And he was the first rider to claim victory on...

Edwards: 'Win or crash' in Le Mans

19 May 2007 by Matthew Birt

Le Mans pole setter Colin Edwards reckons tomorrow’s French GP is win or bust as he bids to put forgettable races in Turkey and China behind him. The Texan was taken out on the first lap in Istanbul...

Byrne takes Snetterton pole

19 May 2007 by Gary Pinchin

Shane Byrne claimed his first pole position of the year on the Stobart Honda when he was the only rider to dip into the 1:04s in today’s qualifying session at Snetterton in the fourth round of the...

Suppo: Stoner is making the difference

19 May 2007 by Matthew Birt

Livio Suppo has praised Casey Stoner saying it is the Australian’s talent and not Ducati’s top speed advantage that has carried the 21-year-old to the top of the MotoGP world championship. The...

Edwards pips Stoner to claim first pole

19 May 2007 by Matthew Birt

American Colin Edwards claimed his first ever MotoGP pole position on an afternoon full of surprises at the Le Mans circuit in France. The double World Superbike champion finally got his hands on a...

Smith storms to French front row

19 May 2007 by Matthew Birt

British teenager Bradley Smith produced a stunning last lap to claim his best ever world 125 championship qualifying position for tomorrow’s French GP in Le Mans. The 16-year-old claimed a brilliant...

Hopkins ups pace in Le Mans

19 May 2007 by Matthew Birt

In-form John Hopkins topped the timesheets in this morning’s third practice session at the French GP in Le Mans. A best time of 1.35.128 was good enough to claim top spot from Gresini Honda rider Toni...

Brit Smith continues to shine in Le Mans

19 May 2007 by Matthew Birt

Bradley Smith continued his brilliant display in the French GP at Le Mans this morning by claiming the third fastest time in second free practice. The British teenager clocked a best of 1.44.224 to...

Rea fastest despite crash

18 May 2007 by Gary Pinchin

Jonathan Rea posted the fasted time during Friday’s practice at Snetterton in preparation for Sunday’s fifth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship – only to crash in the last few...

Hopkins happy with new Suzuki engine

18 May 2007 by Matthew Birt

American John Hopkins declared himself happy with the performance of a new factory Suzuki GSV-R engine at the end of the first day in Le Mans. Hopkins finished fifth quickest today running an upgraded...

New Bridgestone front tyre helps Melandri

18 May 2007 by Matthew Birt

Marco Melandri reckons a new construction Bridgestone front tyre was the major reason why he clocked the fastest time on the opening day of the French GP at Le Mans. The Italian shrugged aside his...

Bruce Anstey & me

18 May 2007 by flossy1966

I have just come back from the Northern Ireland NW 200 with the Buell Owners Club. We were all wandering around the paddock when my husband Martin recognised the rider Paul Owen. Martin knew Paul’s...

Melandri finds form for Le Mans

18 May 2007 by Matthew Birt

Italian Marco Melandri enjoyed his best day of a nightmare 2007 campaign when he set the fastest time in this afternoon’s second free practice session in Le Mans. The former world 250 champion has...

Smith claims provisional front row

18 May 2007 by Matthew Birt

Bradley Smith’s hopes of a career best world 125 championship finish in Le Mans were given a massive lift this afternoon when the Repsol Honda claimed a place on the provisional front row. Smith ended...

Pedrosa heads first practice

18 May 2007 by Matthew Birt

Dani Pedrosa got his 100th GP off to a perfect start by claiming the fastest time in this morning’s opening free practice session at the Le Mans circuit in France. The Spaniard topped the timesheets...

Smith off to flying start in Le Mans

18 May 2007 by Matthew Birt

British teenager Bradley Smith topped the timesheets in this morning’s opening free 125 practice session at a grey and gloomy Le Mans. With light drizzle falling throughout the 45-minute session after...

King Kiyo

17 May 2007 by Jason handy from gloucester

A few pics I took of King Kiyo at Oulton Park BSB meet.

Foot injury no concern for Vermeulen

17 May 2007 by Matthew Birt

Aussie Chris Vermeulen says the right foot injury he suffered in a Shanghai qualifying collision with Loris Capirossi earlier this month won’t be a problem in this weekend’s French GP at Le...

Hayden denies Melandri new parts claim

17 May 2007 by Matthew Birt

Reigning world champion Nicky Hayden has denied his struggling factory Honda RC212V 800 will be equipped with a range of new parts for this weekend’s French GP in Le Mans. In the pre-event press...

Stoner not fazed by Le Mans challenge

17 May 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP world championship leader Casey Stoner has shrugged off suggestions his factory Ducati will struggle to continue its stunning pace in Le Mans this weekend. Two of Stoner’s three victories in...

World Champion? I prefer my Daddy

17 May 2007 by jezz-z1000

Here is a photo of my daughter Amelia and I with James Toseland at Thunder Road’s recent open day. She definitely DIDN’T want to be held by James for the photo. When my wife saw the photo she said...

Monza Superstock Crash

17 May 2007 by Anonymous

I had an excellent weekend at Monsa WSBK. Caught this accident of Harms on camera in the Superstock Race!

MRO Powerbike Championship: Neevesy wins after 14 years

17 May 2007 by Michael Neeves

MRO Powerbike championship. Round 4 – Brands Hatch 12/13th May 2007. Qualifying: 4th Superpole race: 6th Race 1: 1st Race 2: 4th They say the best things come to those who wait and I’ve been...

Minimoto Racing SEMRC round 3

16 May 2007 by phoenix-racing

Minimoto Racing SEMRC Round 3 Whilton Mill, Northamptonshire 5th/6th May 2007 The Whilton Mill circuit, set in the rolling countryside of Nothamptonshire, is always one of the riders favourites, as...

Hopkins targets podium in France

16 May 2007 by Matthew Birt

American John Hopkins reckons a new Suzuki motor will significantly bolster his hopes of an instant return to the podium at the French GP in Le Mans. The Rizla Suzuki rider claimed his maiden premier...

Toseland confident for Silverstone

16 May 2007 by Michael Guy

James Toseland believes despite Ducati historically dominating at the Silverstone circuit, he now has the package capable of winning in next weekends WSB round. For the last two years the Ducati 999...

Edwards targets recovery in Le Mans

16 May 2007 by Matthew Birt

Colin Edwards believes he will be able to get his MotoGP world championship season back on track in France after his nightmare in the last two races. Taken out on the first lap in last month’s Turkish...

Chad's Derby Phoenix racing video diary

16 May 2007 by Adam Child

Check out the video below of road tester Adam Child’s diary of the Derby Phoenix Formula 600 races at Cadwell Park over the weekend of May 12-13, 2007. He has enlisted the help of his brother, Mark,...

Chad's Derby Phoenix Cadwell blog

16 May 2007 by Adam Child

Road tester Adam Child brings you news of his weekend at Cadwell Park in the Derby Phoenix Formula 600 championship. Grid Position 38th Saturday Race 1 13th overall/ 4th Novice Race 2 7th overall/...

Nieto confirmed for Le Mans showdown

16 May 2007 by Matthew Birt

Kawasaki have confirmed that Fonsi Nieto will replace injured rider Olivier Jacque in this weekend’s Le Mans GP. Complications from the right arm injury Jacque suffered in Shanghai earlier this month...

BSB British youth at Oulton

15 May 2007 by simon charity

Some recent pictures from the BSB meeting over the May bank holiday at Oulton Park. The future looks bright and British with the abundance of talent coming through to compete in BSB.

Bayliss surprised but happy at Stoner form

15 May 2007 by Matthew Birt

Reigning World Superbike champion Troy Bayliss has spoken of his surprise and delight at fellow Aussie Casey Stoner’s brilliant start to the MotoGP world championship. Stoner has won plaudits around...

Nieto to be confirmed as Jacque replacement

15 May 2007 by Matthew Birt

Nieto to be confirmed as Jacque replacement Fonsi Nieto will be confirmed as Olivier Jacque’s replacement in this weekend’s French GP in an announcement tomorrow (Wednesday). Confirmation of Nieto’s...

Junior Road Race LCRRC Round 3 Teeside Autodrome, 7th May

15 May 2007 by phoenix-racing

The UK’s premier junior road race championship, combined with the riders’ favourite circuit, was sure to produce plenty of excitement and drama, and the day went as planned! First up were mini moto classes, with juniors starting the day off, mini motos and pit bikes were using the short in-field circuit, freshly re-surfaced, with lots of twists and turns. Jake Archer once again was top of the pile...