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James Toseland delighted with fifth in qualifying for US MotoGP

20 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

British rookie James Toseland shrugged off a frustrating last three races to give himself a massive confidence boost in qualifying at Laguna Seca. Toseland will start the American GP from fifth on the...

Nicky Hayden predicts tough home race at Laguna Seca MotoGP

20 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Nicky Hayden has predicted he faces a tough home race in Laguna Seca today, despite qualifying on the front row of the grid. The factory Honda rider will start the 32-lap clash from third behind Casey...

Casey Stoner takes pole at Laguna Seca, Toseland improves to fifth

20 July 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Casey Stoner has taken pole position for the Laguna Seca round of the MotoGP world championship, while James Toseland improved to take fifth. Stoner dominated the whole weekend and just proved his...

Dani Pedrosa explains Laguna Seca withdrawal

19 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa has explained why he decided to withdraw from the American GP in Laguna Seca today. The Spaniard opted not to ride in today’s practice and qualifying sessions or...

Dani Pedrosa withdraws from Laguna Seca race

19 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Dani Pedrosa has withdrawn from the American GP at Laguna Seca. The Spaniard is set to be driven back to San Francisco this afternoon having decided that the injuries he suffered in a crash while...

Casey Stoner continues US domination at final Laguna Seca practice

19 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner has continued his domination of the American GP to finish on top of the final practice timesheets at a cool and cloudy Laguna Seca this morning. Stoner was quickest again in this...

Brno World Superbikes: Troy Bayliss qualifies first on the grid

19 July 2008 by Liam Marsden

Troy Bayliss set the fastest lap in superpole at Brno to claim first place on the grid for tomorrow’s two races. Ten Kate Honda rider Ryuichi Kiyonari was the first rider to put in a lap during...

Oulton Park British Superbikes: Cal Crutchlow takes pole

19 July 2008 by Angus Farquhuar

Cal Crutchlow has made the most of the wet practice session this morning to go on and set the fastest lap in the afternoon qualifying for the Oulton Park round of the British Superbike...

Brno World Supersport: Jonathan Rea fastest, Garry McCoy in hospital

19 July 2008 by Michael Guy

Jonathan Rea stormed to the fastest time in this mornings World Supersport Free Practice session, confirming his intentions for tomorrows race. Onboard the Hannspree Ten Kate Honda, Rea finished ahead...

Crutchlow tops wet final practice

19 July 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Bad weather during the final British Superbikes free practice session at Oulton Park saw many riders decide to stay in the pits. The session was topped by Honda rider Cal Crutchlow, who joined an...

Oulton Park British Superbikes; Shane Byrne looking to add to May Oulton double

19 July 2008 by Rob Hull

Shane Byrne has started the seventh round of the British Superbike Championship at Oulton Park from where he left off last time he visited the Cheshire circuit. Byrne, who took a double victory here...

Oulton Park British Superbikes: Atsushi Watanabe pleased with Friday performance

19 July 2008 by Rob Hull

Reigning Japanese Superbike Champion, Atsushi Watanabe, has had his best start to a British Superbike weekend by scoring the ninth fastest time in Free Practice 2 yesterday. The Rizla Suzuki man has...

Season in doubt for injured Fabien Foret

19 July 2008 by Michael Guy

Factory Yamaha World Supersport rider Fabien Foret has been ruled out of the Brno race weekend following a heavy crash in first qualifying on Friday. The Frenchman was knocked unconscious when he fell...

Yamaha delighted at new Valentino Rossi MotoGP deal

19 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Yamaha boss Lin Jarvis has spoken of his delight at securing the services of Valentino Rossi for at least two more years. Rossi penned a new deal in Laguna Seca to remain with Yamaha until the end of...

Nicky Hayden frustrated by Michelin grip problems in Laguna Seca

19 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Nicky Hayden’s hopes of a third home win at Laguna Seca appear to be fading already as he suffered major issues with rear grip on the opening day of free practice. The former world champion finished...

Dani Pedrosa undecided on Laguna Seca participation

19 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Factory Honda rider Dani Pedrosa has not yet decided on whether he will participate in tomorrow’s American GP at Laguna Seca. The Spaniard ended a gruelling first day down in 15th place as he bravely...

Andrea Dovizioso competitive at ‘mad’ Laguna Seca

19 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Italian Andrea Dovizioso said the spectacular Laguna Seca circuit is a ‘mad track’ after he made an impressive American debut. The JIR Scot Honda rider finished the opening day’s free practice...

Neck injury and grip problems hamper Colin Edwards at Laguna Seca MotoGP

19 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Colin Edwards’ hopes of celebrating a new Tech 3 Yamaha contract in style at his home race in Laguna Seca suffered a disappointing start. The Texan, who announced a new one-year deal on the eve of his...

James Toseland struggles in Laguna Seca MotoGP

19 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

British rider James Toseland had a tough first day in Laguna Seca as he ended in a lowly 16th place on the timesheets. The Tech 3 Yamaha rider joined several Michelin riders is experiencing serious...

Valentino Rossi signs new two-year Yamaha MotoGP deal at Laguna Seca

19 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi has confirmed in Laguna Seca that he has signed a new two-year deal with Yamaha. The 29-year-old announced his new contract, which will see him stay in MotoGP until the end of the 2010...

Stoner dominates opening day at Laguna Seca

19 July 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Casey Stoner has dominated the second free practice session on the opening day of the Laguna Seca MotoGP. Stoner, who already toppped the morning session, took the top spot as soon as he had completed...

Casey Stoner fastest at cold Laguna Seca

18 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

The California weather might have had an unfamiliar feel to it this morning, but the MotoGP timesheets certainly didn’t as in-form Casey Stoner dominated opening free practice at Laguna Seca. This...

Brno World Superbikes: Smrz on pole as Ducati fill seven of the top ten places on the grid

18 July 2008 by Michael Guy

Jacob Smrz backed up his impressive free practice performance by dominating the first qualifying session by setting provisional pole position on his Guandalini Ducati. The Czech rider completed 19...

Oulton Park British Superbikes: One-off helmet design for Shane Byrne

18 July 2008 by Rob Hull

Shane Byrne has a new helmet design for this weekend’s Oulton Park British Superbike round; a helmet scheme drawn up as part of a competition run by Airwaves. The current British Sueprbike...

Oulton Park British Superbikes: Karl Harris: “I just want to enjoy myself”

18 July 2008 by Rob Hull

Karl Harris has said his only aim for this weekend at Oulton Park is to go out and enjoy riding after dismal luck has tarnished his season. The two-time British Supersport Champion had high hopes for...

Oulton Park British Supersport: Triumph top Supersport session with Glen Richards

18 July 2008 by Rob Hull

Glen Richards has continued to prove the Triumph 675’s racing prowess with a runaway performance in the first day of practice for BSS at Oulton Park today. The MAP Embassy Triumph man set a best time...

Oulton Park British Superbikes: Dominant opening day for Karl Harris

18 July 2008 by Rob Hull

Karl Harris followed-up an impressive morning Free Practice session with another time-sheet-topping performance in this afternoons 50-minute practice. The RM Racing Yamaha rider set a best of 1.37.530...

Brno World Superbikes: Craig Jones on front row pace again in first qualifying

18 July 2008 by Michael Guy

Broc Parkes annihilated the Brno track record with a blistering 2,03.604s lap to set provisional pole position for Sundays World Supersport race. The Yamaha man was the first rider to dip in to the...

Oulton Park British Superbikes: Karl Harris takes BSB first blood

18 July 2008 by Rob Hull

Rob Mac Racing Yamaha’s Karl Harris has gone quickest in the first session of the weekend at Oulton Park. The 28-year old set a best of 1.37.530 in cloudy but dry conditions at the Cheshire...

Oulton Park British Superbikes: James Ellison to continue working with new electronics

18 July 2008 by Rob Hull

James Ellison is set to continue development with the electronics system on one of his two machines today before making a decision on which bike he’ll be using on race day. Team Principal Shaun Muir...

Brno World Superbikes: Craig Jones fourth in opening WSS Practice

18 July 2008 by Michael Guy

Briton Craig Jones finished fourth fastest in the opening World Supersport Free Practice session in Brno this morning. The Parkalgar Honda rider spent time at the top of the timesheets but was...

Pirelli confirmed as WSB tyre supplier until 2012

18 July 2008 by Michael Guy

WSB organisers, FGSport have confirmed that Pirelli will remain the sole tyre supplier for Superbike, Supersport, Superstock 1000 and Superstock 600 classes until 2012. Buy Pirelli tyres...

Brno World Superbikes: Surprise package Smrz fastest in free practice

18 July 2008 by Michael Guy

Local hero Jacob Smrz fired his Guandalini Ducati to the fastest time in the opening Free Practice session ahead of established stars Max Biaggi, Troy Corser and Ruben Xaus at Brno. Smrz has been a...

Oulton Park British Superbikes: Leon Haslam ready for a second half season kickstart

18 July 2008 by Rob Hull

Leon Haslam has said he’s ready to put his dramas from the first half of the season behind him this weekend at Oulton Park. The 25-year old currently sits fourth in the championship, 132 points adrift...

Title rivals predict tough weekend for Dani Pedrosa

18 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Injured Spaniard Dani Pedrosa’s main world title rivals have predicted a tough weekend for the factory Honda rider as he attempts to ride through the pain barrier in Laguna Seca. Just five days since...

Casey Stoner fighting fit for Laguna Seca

18 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

In-form world champion Casey Stoner reckons he is back to 100 per cent fitness for this weekend’s American GP. Stoner confirmed he has made quick and complete recovery from a bout of sickness that he...