2008 | Page 31

Tom Sykes's celebrations

24 July 2008 by Brian Campbell

Just two photos of Tom Sykes after his double at Oulton Park. It was great racing all round.

Jorge Lorenzo confirms broken metatarsals

24 July 2008 by Liam Marsden

Fiat Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo has confirmed he has broken his third, fourth and fifth metatarsal bones in his foot after his high-side at Laguna Seca. Lorenzo crashed out of the Laguna Seca MotoGP...

Video: Chris Walker tests his new World Superbike Fireblade

24 July 2008 by Michael Guy, Angus Farquhar

Chris Walker is poised to make a dramatic return to the World Superbike Championship in ten days time at Brands Hatch and MCN caught up with him on video at his first test of the motorcycle at Oulton Park. Check out the video below to hear what Walker thinks of the Paul Bird Honda Fireblade and see him in action around the track.

Brands Hatch World Superbikes: Karl Harris to wildcard in World Supersport

24 July 2008 by Rob Hull

Karl Harris will be looking to rekindle his supersport riding days with a wildcard appearance at Brands Hatch World Superbikes. The Rob Mac Racing Yamaha BSB man has landed the vacant spot in the...

Stoner's rant

24 July 2008 by tony patterson

How this “boy” can pass comment one one of the worlds motorcycle racing legends is beyond belief. Stoner hasnt even served his time yet. Valentino has been racing and winning for many years and is a very charismatic, colourful and talented character! Can the same be said about Casey? I think not. Back in the late 90’s Vale was winning on very basic machinery, nothing like caseys “scalextric”...

Melandri's new ride

24 July 2008 by Marc46

Photographed at Wroclaw (Poland) on Tuesday, this is what Melandri thinks he’s been riding all season.

That's the racing we want!

24 July 2008 by DAVID WHITELEY

Just a few words regarding the story with Casey Stoner in MCN this week. I’ve got to be one of Rossi’s biggest fans but will always lift a glass to who ever wins the GP, but this time going on about Rossi with aggressive riding. Come on Casey it’s nice to see some old school battles like we get on WSB just watch them Casey! This is what the fans want! From all at the Boot and Shoe Inn, Holmfirth.

Keith Amor gets back to winning ways at Kells

23 July 2008 by MCN Sportsdesk

Keith Amor enjoyed an excellent debut at the Kells road races on Sunday 20 July. Amor was able to claim wins in both of the Supersport 600cc races after hard fought battles with Ryan Farquhar. He also...

Good progress for Chris Walker on debut World Superbike test

23 July 2008 by Michael Guy

Chris Walker made a solid start to his revived WSB career onboard the Paul Bird Motorsport Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade at Oulton Park today. Watch an interview with Chris Walker and see him in...

Are all bike racers midgets?

23 July 2008 by iancol

I keep hearing on MotoGP commentary about how Dani Pedrosa has an advantage because he’s so small and light. Well, unless James Cracknell’s a giant, then most of the riders associated with BSB are midgets, especially John Reynolds, but you don’t hear talk about them in the same way. Why not?

Valentino Rossi's replacement

23 July 2008 by Lynsey Hattersley

Henri is hoping to take over from Valentino Rossi when he retires.

Chris Walker tests Paul Bird Motorsport Superbike

23 July 2008 by Michael Guy

Chris Walker has just completed his first test onboard the Paul Bird Motorsport Honda Superbike at Oulton Park with the popular Brit poised to make a dramatic return to the World Superbike...

Tom Sykes's WSB wild card

23 July 2008 by Kerry Green

What great news to hear that Tom Sykes of the Rizla Suzuki Team has got a wild card ride at the Brands Hatch World Superbike round. As Tom said after his double win at Oulton Park Bennetts British...

Casey 'Moaner' Stoner

23 July 2008 by Dan Moore

What is Casey Stoner’s problem? I had the utmost respect for his ability and that cannot be in doubt but you have to worry when the riders – who should be the last line of defence for battles and real fairing to fairing dicing – start complaining that racing is too close! Admittedly there was one overtake at the Corkscrew when Valentino Rossi properly ballsed it up and they touched but it was a...

The greatest MotoGP race ever?

23 July 2008 by Rod Stines

The real winners at the Laguna Seca GP were the fans! I have been chasing the GP bikes for over fifteen years and this might be the best race that I have seen. This is what MotoGP should be. I live clost to Indianapolis and I can hardly wait for the Indy Moto GP.

Stoner needs to learn how to race properly

21 July 2008 by MARCO

Is it a criminal offence for Valentino Rossi to win a race? Just because the man showed the boy how to race! I haven’t seen racing like that since Barry Sheene and Kenny Roberts. Since Stoner has been racing since he was four he doesn’t seem to have learnt a lot.

Moaning Stoner

21 July 2008 by alan-mac1

I have watched the Laguna GP twice. I am infuriated with Stoner. What a winger and he doesn’t deserve to be number 1. So the racing was hard, so the overtaking a bit full on… Well grow up Casey, this is the pinical of racing, and that’s just what Rossi did. His bike was under powered to yours, and he used whatever he could to win the race, cleanly. Sour grapes, that’s the only phrase that comes to...

Stoner should grow up

21 July 2008 by Stephen Scragg

Oh well Casey Stoner, what can you say a great race to watch in Laguna Seca. Probably the best so far this year, I was glued to my seat right through but he (Stoner) again spoils the moments after with his bratish, childish behaviour. Was it just my imagineation or did anyone else see his poor mechanic wince & brace himself after Stoner had his helmeted face in the poor guys space then brace...

My love for the God - Valentino Rossi!

21 July 2008 by Ninja.chick

I sent a letter and some photos in of me with your fantastic paper in Tunisia a while ago. In it I mentioned my love and tribute for the God who is ValentinoRossi! Have a look and let me know what you...

Racing results round-up: July 19-20

21 July 2008 by MCN Sportsdesk

Each week we will have a full list of the racing results from the previous weekend. Click on the name of the championship you wish to see the results of. MOTOGP, LAGUNA SECA, USA, SUNDAY WORLD...

What a race at Laguna Seca

21 July 2008 by Keith Mc Gowan.

Stoner in parc ferme post race BBC 2 interview showed his true colours. Just like a baby throwing toys out of his pram. What does he expect?! It’s a race and what a race it was – one of the best by far. Stoner is so used to being way out in front which to be honest gets a bit boring. We need more races like Laguna Seca

Chris Vermeulen back on podium

21 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Chris Vermeulen claimed his second podium in seven days at the American GP, though he was powerless to fight with Bridgestone rivals Casey Stoner and Valentino Rossi. The factory Suzuki rider fought...

James Toseland furious with Michelin

21 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

James Toseland blasted Michelin as he had to settle for a disappointing ninth place in Laguna Seca. The British rider made a fantastic start and was third at the first corner, but grip issues with...

Valentino Rossi defends Laguna overtakes

21 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi protested his innocence as he came in for a wave of criticism from MotoGP adversary Casey Stoner following their thrilling Laguna Seca scrap. Stoner hit out at Rossi for being too...

Casey Stoner upset with aggressive Valentino Rossi

21 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner criticised MotoGP title rival Valentino Rossi after the pair tangled in an epic Laguna Seca race. Aussie Stoner was upset with what he felt was over aggressive tactics by Rossi to secure...

Rossi takes incredible win at Laguna Seca MotoGP

21 July 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Valentino Rossi has taken victory at Laguna Seca in one of the most fantastic MotoGP races for years. Casey Stoner dominated practice all weekend but come the race it was Rossi that pulled it out of...

Outlon Park British Superbikes: Tom Sykes does the double

20 July 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Tom Sykes has cemented his first ever British Superbike race win by making it a double at Oulton Park. Leon Haslam got the whole-shot but Sykes soon managed to get past on the second lap and then hold...

Brno World Superbikes: Troy Bayliss does the double

20 July 2008 by Liam Marsden

Troy Bayliss has yet again done the double at the Brno World Superbike round ahead of team-mate Michel Fabrizio, who finished second. Bayliss, Corser and Biaggi led the race from the beginning,...

Oulton Park British Superbikes: Tom Sykes takes maiden win

20 July 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Tom Sykes has taken his first win on the Rizla Suzuki after putting in a strong performance in the first British Superbike race at Oulton Park. Sykes initially got the whole-shot but was pushed back...

Brno World Supersport: Jonathan Rea takes win, Craig Jones retires

20 July 2008 by Liam Marsden

Ten Kate Honda rider Jonathan Rea has taken the win in the World Supersport race at Brno after an epic battle with Brit Craig Jones and team-mate Andrew Pitt. The 18 lap race saw an epic battle at the...

Brno World Superbikes: Troy Bayliss wins race one

20 July 2008 by Liam Marsden

Troy Bayliss has extended his championship lead with a win in race one at the Brno World Superbike round. Ex-MotoGP rider Max Biaggi lead for the beginning of the race, swapping places with Australian...

Oulton Park British Superbikes: Tom Sykes looking for front-end feel

20 July 2008 by Rob Hull

Rizla Suzuki rider Tom Sykes secured third spot on the grid for today’s British Superbike races but says he needs more front end feel in the dry. The weekend has seen a mixture of conditions with...

Oulton Park British Superbikes: Cal Crutchlow over the moon with second pole of season

20 July 2008 by Rob Hull

Cal Crutchlow secured his second pole of the season yesterday for round seven of the British Superbike Championship at Oulton Park – the same place he secured his maiden pole back in May for round...

Oulton Park British Superbikes: Shane Byrne content with second on the grid

20 July 2008 by Rob Hull

British Superbike Championship leader Shane Byrne has said he’s not too concerned about not grabbing pole for today’s two Oulton Park races. The Airwaves Ducati rider was beaten to the top spot by HM...

Casey Stoner confident of Laguna repeat

20 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Reigning world champion Casey Stoner believes he has a golden opportunity to repeat his 2007 Laguna Seca domination today after a virtuoso qualifying performance. Stoner obliterated his own pole...

Valentino Rossi happy to be on front row at Laguna Seca

20 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi says it was crucial that he qualified on the front row of the grid for the today’s American GP to have any hope of competing with dominant world title rival Casey Stoner. Stoner has...