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Video: Troy Bayliss shows us just how important his Ducati Xerox Team are

08 July 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Troy Bayliss is leading the World Superbike championship on his Ducati Xerox at the moment and a large part of what has got him that lead has come from the team around so he has decided to show exactly who his team are in this video. Check out the video below to get a guided tour of all the members of the Ducati Xerox Team, from Boss Davide Tardozzi to the guy who makes Troy’s meals, and learn...

Casey Stoner looking to continue resurgence

08 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner looking to continue resurgence

Reigning world champion Casey Stoner is confident he can continue his stunning return to form by claiming a third straight win in this weekend’s German GP. Stoner’s wilting title challenge has been...

Bridgestone chasing debut Sachsenring victory

08 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Bridgestone chasing debut Sachsenring victory

With six wins in the opening nine races of 2008, Bridgestone is confident of claiming a first Sachsenring victory as the second half of the MotoGP campaign kicks off in Germany this...

John Hopkins undergoes successful surgery

08 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

John Hopkins undergoes successful surgery

John Hopkins has undergone successful surgery on the left leg injuries that will keep him out for at least the next two races, including his home race at Laguna Seca. The factory Kawasaki rider will...

Cal Crutchlow in second Suzuka test assault

07 July 2008 by Rob Hull

Cal Crutchlow in second Suzuka test assault

HM Plant Honda’s Cal Crutchlow is currently in Japan ready for his second Suzuka test with Moriwaki ahead of the Eight Hour. The 22-year old from Coventry had a successful test and 300K race at Suzuka...

Jorge Lorenzo targeting podium return

07 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo targeting podium return

Injury-hit Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo is targeting a return to the podium in this weekend’s German GP as he gets closer to 100 per cent fitness. The Fiat Yamaha rider has not claimed a top three finish...

Valentino Rossi looking to bounce back in Germany

07 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi looking to bounce back in Germany

Fiat Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi reckons it will be vital he bounces straight back from the disappointment of crashing in the last race when he returns to action in Germany this weekend. Rossi...

Danny Webb intent on Germany comeback

07 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Danny Webb intent on Germany comeback

British teenager Danny Webb is planning on riding through the pain barrier in Germany this weekend, just three weeks after breaking his right collarbone in his home race at Donington Park. Doctors...

Loris Capirossi confirms Germany participation

07 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Loris Capirossi confirms Germany participation

Loris Capirossi has declared himself fit to compete in this weekend’s German GP at the Sachsenring. The veteran Italian is still recovering from a broken right hand he suffered last month in...

Racing results round-up: July 5-6

07 July 2008 by MCN Sportsdesk

Racing results round-up: July 5-6

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. SKERRIES, CO DUBLIN, SATURDAY BRANDS HATCH,...

Donington Park VIP facilities

05 July 2008 by ian M

We went to the MotoGP 3 persons at £495 pound each in the VIP suite…. only to be failed by the promises of the web site. Even in the VIP suite, there’s not enough toilets for the users and it was very basic, no urinals for men even. Food was cooked on a couple of domestic barbeques… so long wait there then. Crappy fatty burgers were served, not beef and no alternative ready for anybody who wants...

Donington Park track invasion

04 July 2008 by Tony Gretton

Having been to Donington Park to the Moto GP, I cannot believe that idiots think it’s clever to invade the track at all, never mind when riders are still racing. To make matters worse the photo of the prat in the Aston Villa shirt works where I do. He has been told in no uncertain terms what we think of him, and I would ban him from all race meetings. He would be better off invading Villa Park...

Scott Nicholls Diary - On British Grand Prix and Crashing

04 July 2008 by Macalister Bryan

A fairly up and down week all in all. We went down to Cardiff too get ready for the Grand Prix on the Wednesday as Sophie has family down there, so it was unusually relaxing for the middle of the season. We even managed a trip to Barry Island, but no sign of Gavin or Stacey. Friday was practice day at the Millennium Stadium and there was the usual press conference, interviews and a photo shoot...

Dani Pedrosa eyes Sachsenring repeat

04 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Dani Pedrosa eyes Sachsenring repeat

MotoGP world championship leader Dani Pedrosa will be looking for a repeat of his dominant2007 Sachsenring success when he tries to extend his points advantage over Valentino Rossi in Germany next...

Donington Park clinches F1 deal

04 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Donington Park, venue for the British MotoGP race since 1987, won the rights to host the British round of the Formula One world championship from 2010 on Friday 4 July 2008. The 10-year deal was confirmed on the first day of the British F1 GP at Silverstone, and is a massive blow to the Northamptonshire circuit. Donington last staged a Formula One race in 1993 under the guise of the European GP,...

Chaz Davies linked with Kawasaki MotoGP ride

04 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Chaz Davies linked with Kawasaki MotoGP ride

British rider Chaz Davies has been linked with replacing injured John Hopkins in Kawasaki’s factory MotoGP squad for the forthcoming American GP at Laguna Seca. The Daytona 200 winner is under...

John Hopkins targeting Brno return

04 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

John Hopkins targeting Brno return

American John Hopkins has targeted a return to action at the Czech Republic GP in Brno next month after learning the left leg injuries he suffered in Assen last week are more severe than originally...

R.I.P. Eurosport

04 July 2008 by rhino22

I read with a sad heart that the BBC will have sole rights to screen MotoGP, will they give us the same sort of coverage that Eurosport does? I think not. Will they screen qualifying? Will they screen 125 and 250 live? no. I have watched Eurosport for years, it is an institution amongst race fans, the BBC will never have the following of Eurosport. Dorna you have got it so wrong, How are we to...

Marco Melandri made to wait for Kawasaki chance

03 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Marco Melandri made to wait for Kawasaki chance

Italian Marco Melandri will have to wait for his chance to ride Kawasaki’s factory ZX-RR after he was unable to end his Ducati nightmare in time for the German GP. As reported in yesterday’s MCN,...

James Toseland looks after his fans

03 July 2008 by SLIGHTLYMAD

I just read in mcn about JT giving his donny suit to a fan…..what a guy! this is how you take care of your fans, casey take note!

Yamaha delighted at Valentino Rossi’s contract pledge

03 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Yamaha delighted at Valentino Rossi’s contract pledge

Yamaha bosses have spoken of their delight at Valentino Rossi’s pledge that he will sign a new two-year contract to continue riding a factory YZR-M1 until the end of 2010 at least. The Italian is on...

JIR Scot Honda target Nicky Hayden

03 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

JIR Scot Honda target Nicky Hayden

Despite intense rumours that Nicky Hayden has already penned a deal with Ducati’s factory squad, JIR Scot Honda bosses want the American in 2009 in a swap deal with current rider Andrea...

Ducati target Mika Kallio for MotoGP ride

03 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Ducati target Mika Kallio for MotoGP ride

Ducati has confirmed making an approach to current 250GP world championship leader Mika Kallio for 2009. Factory team boss Livio Suppo confirmed the Finn is on a list of potential targets and he held...

Suzuki not concerned by Chris Vermeulen talks

03 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Suzuki not concerned by Chris Vermeulen talks

Suzuki bosses insist they are not overly concerned that current factory rider Chris Vermeulen is in talks with rival teans as his future remains uncertain for 2009. Chris Vermeulen keen to stay at...

Ben Spies happy after Indianopolis test

03 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Ben Spies happy after Indianopolis test

Ben Spies declared himself satisfied with a two-day tyre test session at the new Indianapolis circuit this week, even though was beaten to the best time by Ducati tester Niccolo Canepa. This week’s...

Racing results round-up: June 28-29

02 July 2008 by MCN Sportsdesk

Racing results round-up: June 28-29

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. MOTO GP, ASSEN, HOLLAND, SATURDAY WORLD...

Hottrax Motorsport Racing Club Results

02 July 2008 by Alfonso Lygo

Hottrax Motorsport Racing Club Results

Hottrax Motorsport Racing Club National, Senior and Junior TAG Endurance Motorcycle Championship + MotoGrande Races – Round Four at Snetterton, Norfolk on the 2nd and 3rd of August 2008. This meeting...

Pictures from the MotoGP pitlane

01 July 2008 by robin collison

Pictures from the MotoGP pitlane

A few pictures from the end of pit lane.

Rossi is a God among men!

01 July 2008 by robin collison

Rossi is a God among men!

This photo proves that Rossi is a GOD among men. Just look at the shadow on the floor, need I say any more!

Rossi at donnington 2008

01 July 2008 by robin collison

Rossi at donnington 2008

Rossi at donnington 2008.

MCN at Assen MotoGP

01 July 2008 by binmon

MCN at Assen MotoGP

Me and my mate Gray felt the long arm of the law at Assen MotoGP!

Video: Thundersport GB 600 at Cadwell Park

01 July 2008 by Adam Child

Check out the video below of road tester Adam Child’s diary of the Thundersport GB formula 600 club races at Cadwell Park over the weekend of June 17-18, 2008. Chad continues to prove you don’t need to spend £10,000 plus to have fun at club level. He has enlisted the help of his brother, Mark, among others as he tries out his GSX-R600 K1 on track, in the very competitive class.

Get your livery design on Yamaha's World Superbikes

01 July 2008 by MCN Sportsdesk

Get your livery design on Yamaha's World Superbikes

From September 5-9 the World Superbike Championship touches down in the UK for round 11 at Donington Park. To celebrate this adrenalin fuelled race weekend, Yamaha are offering one lucky British...

A Kick Start Marshall!

30 June 2008 by skiperoo

A Kick Start Marshall!

“A Kick Start (led) Marshall!”. Taken at Snetterton BSB, 14/06/08.

Mallory Park is great!

30 June 2008 by Chris Adcock

Mallory Park is great!

It was my first time at Mallory Park at the weekend for BSB and I thought the track was so interesting that I have booked a trackday there in a couple of weeks time. Here is a picture of Michael...

Mallory Park British Superbikes: Electronics development costs James Ellison

30 June 2008 by Rob Hull

Mallory Park British Superbikes: Electronics development costs James Ellison

James Ellison’s decision to test a new traction control system on his number two bike during practice and qualifying for the Mallory Park round of British Superbikes cost the former MotoGP rider dear...