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DEP Pipes British Two Stroke Championship: Leisure Lakes

14 May 2008 by Paul Harris

The DEP series rolled into a new venue on Sunday to be greeted by a smooth and fast-looking sand track under a blazing Lancastrian sun. As it transpired, the racing was just as hot as the weather. ...

North West 200 Tuesday Practice

14 May 2008 by Alan McKeeman

John McGuinness set the pace in the first practice session for Saturday’s North West 200 by lapping the Northern Ireland course on his HM Plant Honda in 4m25.377s, an average speed of 121.629mph. He...

MotoGP: Andrea Dovizioso's team boss flattered by factory link

13 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

The boss of Andrea Dovizioso’s satellite Honda team has said current rumours linking the Italian with a ride in Honda’s official factory team in 2009 vindicates his decision to sign the former world...

FIM World Motocross: Tommy Searle fires a warning shot

13 May 2008 by Paul Harris

The MX2 class in Bulgaria on Sunday was a showcase for great racing as Tommy Searle led the opener from the start, ahead of reigning champion Antonio Cairoli. Cairoli took three laps to find a way...

Brands Hatch action

12 May 2008 by spells675

Here’s some of the action from Paddock hill bend at Brands this weekend.

MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo to call on mental toughness in France

12 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo reckons he will need to call on his mental toughness to help him battle leg injuries that will leave him short of 100 per cent fitness for this weekend’s French MotoGP in Le Mans. The...

MotoGP: Valentino Rossi impressed by Jorge Lorenzo

12 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi believes impressive new Fiat Yamaha team-mate Jorge Lorenzo is providing him with great motivation as the Italian goes in search of a sixth MotoGP crown in 2008. Lorenzo is Rossi’s...

Racing results round-up: May 10-11

12 May 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. WORLD SUPERBIKES, MONZA BRITISH SUPERBIKES,...

Brands Hatch British Superbikes; Crutchlow wins race two

11 May 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Cal Crutchlow took a well deserved win in the second British Superbike race at Brands Hatch, despite a badly dislocated ankle. Crutchlow lead for most of the race and was comfortably in the lead when...

Monza World Superbikes: Haga steals win from Kiyonari

11 May 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Reigning British Superbike champion Ryuichi Kiyonari narrowly missed out on his maiden World Superbike win to Noriyuki Haga in the last corner of the second race at Monza. Kiyo worked his way through...

Brands Hatch British Superbikes: Byrne takes race one

11 May 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Shayne Byrne has taken the win in the opening British Superbike race at Brands Hatch. Finishing off the meeting that was abandoned after snow five weeks ago Byrne put in a solid performance to work...

Monza World Supersport: Foret takes the win

11 May 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Fabien Foret took the win in the Monza round of the World Supersport championship. Foret had to work his way through the pack as he got off to a slow start with team-mate Broc Parkes in the lead, but...

Monza World Superbikes: Neukirchner wins first WSB race

11 May 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Max Neukirchner has taken his debut World Superbike win after a race long wheel to wheel battle. Neukirchner swapped places with Yukio Kagayama and Noriyuki Haga constantly throughout the race but...

Monza World Superbikes: Unstoppable Bayliss takes pole

10 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Xerox Ducati rider Troy Bayliss has taken pole position for tomorrows two 18 lap World Superbike races. Bayliss showed his electrifying pace during the final free practice session and then went even...

World Supersport: Parkes under lap record, Jones riding injured

10 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Broc Parkes shrugged off the injuries sustained in a bicycle crash last week to set pole position and a new track record for tomorrow’s 16 lap World Supersport race at Monza. The factory Yamaha man is...

Monza World Superbikes: Sofuoglu withdraws after brothers death

09 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Hannspree Ten Kate Honda rider Kenan Sofuoglu has withdrawn from the Monza Wrld Superbike race following the news that his younger brother Sinan has been killed in Turkey. The Ten Kate Honda team...

MotoGP: John Surtees blasts electronic rider aids

09 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

British MotoGP legend John Surtees believes huge advances in electronic rider aids currently dominating the premier class spells grave danger for modern era world championship racing. Surtees, who was...

Monza World Superbikes: Max Neukirchner dominant in qualifying thanks to tow

09 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Alstare Suzuki man Max Neukirchner backed up his impressive run of form to take provisional World Superbike pole with a lap time 0.369seconds faster than second placed Troy Bayliss. Neukirchner spent...

John Holden and Andy Winkle are on the double at Cadwell Park

09 May 2008 by Pat Hamblin

John Holden and Andy Winkle (D&A Walmsley LCR Suzuki) began their quest for the British Championship in fine style with two wins at the opening round at Cadwell Park. However, the two-day event was...

Video: Monza WSS: Jonathan Rea in confident mood for Monza

09 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Brit Jonathan Rea believes he can fight for a place on the podium in this weekends World Supersport race at Monza. The Hannspree Ten Kate Honda rider had a confidence boosting ride to second position last time out at Assen and is looking to build on that and boost his championship position of sixth in the process. Watch the video below to see what happened when MCN took Rea to the historic banked...

Monza World Supersport: Josh Brookes quickest again in first qualifying

09 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Josh Brookes topped the timesheets again this afternoon to take provisional pole for Sundays 16-lap World Supersport race at Monza. Brookes a former race winner dipped under the current lap record...

British Supersport: Alan O'Connor still in hospital after Oulton Park crash

09 May 2008 by Sarah Carnell

British Supersport rider Alan O’Connor is still receiving treatment in hospital following a horrific crash in last Monday’s race at Oulton Park. The 28-year-old from Cork is still receiving treatment...

Monza World Superbikes: Jakub Smrz surprise fastest in practice

09 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Jacob Smrtz was the surprise fastest man in the opening free practice session at Monza today (Friday). Looking smooth and controlled onboard his Guandalini Racing Ducati 1098 RS 08 the 25-year-old...

Monza World Supersport: Josh Brookes top after first practice

09 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Australian Josh Brookes topped the time sheets with a lap time just 0.3 seconds off the Supersport lap record in only the opening free practice session in Monza today. Brookes, the former...

Video: Monza World Supersport: Craig Jones targeting podium

09 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Craig Jones is determined to put things right with a podium finish at this weekend’s World Supersport race at Monza after a disappointing ninth place finish last time out at Assen. Jones loves the fast Monza circuit and believes he has the bike and track knowledge to challenge for the podium onboard his Parkalgar Honda CBR600RR. To hear Jones’ thoughts on the weekend and get his thoughts on his...

Brands Hatch British Superbikes: Injuries mean deplete BSB field

09 May 2008 by Rob Hull

Some key names in the British Superbike field will be missing from this weekend’s two-day Brands Hatch round after a crashed-filled Oulton Park meeting less than a week ago. And topping the list of...

Monza World Superbikes: Jeremy McWilliams to race in Suzuki GSX-R Cup

08 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Grand Prix veteran Jeremy McWilliams will race in this weekend’s Suzuki GSXR-Cup support race at the ultra fast Monza circuit. McWillians a former 250GP winner has been tempted back on track after...

Video: Monza World Superbikes: Regis Laconi from Karl Muggeridge in Alfa Romeo race

08 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Regis Laconi won the first race of the Monza World Superbike weekend yesterday (Thursday) by taking victory in a two lap Alfa Romeo sponsored bicycle race. The PSG-1 Kawasaki rider had to fend off a strong challenge from Australian Karl Muggeridge, Troy Bayliss and Spaniard Carlos Checa. Current championship leader and renowned cyclist Troy Bayliss led for most of the race and looked in control...

MotoGP: Colin Edwards happy at Yamaha revival

08 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

Colin Edwards has spoken of his personal satisfaction at his critical role in helping spark a revival in fortunes for Yamaha in the 2008 MotoGP world championship. After a torrid 2007 campaign where...

MotoGP Exclusive: Chaz Davies in contention for Kawasaki wild card

08 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

Daytona 200 winner Chaz Davies is facing an anxious wait to find out whether he will land a dream wild card slot with Kawasaki’s factory MotoGP team in the two American races later this...

Cal Crutchlow off at Druids

08 May 2008 by chris.ainsworth

Cal Crutchlow off at Druids. British Superbikes Oulton Park – 5th May 2008

Leon Morris getting down to business

07 May 2008 by Chris Ainsworth

Leon Morris getting down to business at Oulton Park British Superbikes 5th May 2008.

Sidecars are mental

07 May 2008 by Lee Hellings

Bank Holiday Monday at Cadwell park, Derby Phoenix MCC. Great day out, brilliant weather and some great racing. How mental are those sidecar boys! Only one problem really, £12 per ticket, no wonder...

Meeting Shakey Byrne

07 May 2008 by lorraine bridgwater

Here’s a photo of my five year old daughter jemma bridgwater meeting her idol Shane shakey Byrne at british superbikes at oulton park.. it made her weekend, and mine to see her so happy…

Leon going into Sykes

07 May 2008 by mark breakwell

Leon Haslam hitting Tommy Sykes

Yokohama/ACU/FSRA British F2 Sidecar Championship

07 May 2008 by Pat Hamblin

2008 YOKOHAMA/ACU/FSRA BRITISH F2 SIDECAR CHAMPIONSHIP HOLDEN AND WINKLE AT THE DOUBLE John Holden and Andy Winkle (D&A Walmsley LCR Suzuki) began their quest for the British Championship in fine style with two wins at the opening round at Cadwell Park. However, the two-day event was full of drama with engine failures, passengers losing their grip and red flags as well as two quite superb races...