2008

Assen World Superbikes: Bayliss again in final free practice

26 April 2008 by Michaell Guy

Troy Bayliss set the fastest time and dipped under James Tosleands official best lap record in final free practice today and looks like the man to beat in tomorrows two 22 lap races. Bayliss was...

Assen World Superbikes: Rea and Jones line up on front row

26 April 2008 by Michael Guy

Brits Jonathan Rea and Craig Jones have qualified on the front row in second and third place respectively for tomorrow’s 21 lap World Supersport race at Assen. In one of the best qualifying sessions...

Assen World Superbikes: Smrtz fastest, Biaggi out of Superpole

26 April 2008 by Michael Guy

Ducati man Jacob Smrtz was the surprise fastest man in final qualifying today and will be the last man on track in this afternoons Superpole session. Smrtz has been a front runner all weekend and it...

Steve Plater group on bebo

26 April 2008 by foggy-52

Just set up a Steve Plater supporters’ group on a social networking site. If you are a beboer the add the group, and show your support for the best road race to come from Lincolnshire, England ever simpily go onto http://www.bebo.com/steve-plater become a member, add your photos and leave a comment. Let’s try and drum up support for the greatest road racer in recent years, in what could be his...

MotoGP: Andrea Dovizioso benefits from new approach

25 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

Honda rookie Andrea Dovizioso reckons a new outlook will help him challenge consistently for MotoGP podium places for the remainder of the 2008 campaign. The former world 125 champion was running in...

FIM Speedway Grand Prix: Nicki Pedersen favourite to retain title

25 April 2008 by Mark Thursfield

As the World Championship FIM Speedway Grand Prix Series gets underway on Saturday night with the Slovenian Speedway Grand Prix, we take a glance at the top 10 riders and bring you the latest...

Assen World Superbikes: Troy Bayliss takes pole in crash strewn qualifying

25 April 2008 by Michael Guy

Troy Bayliss continued his dominance from the opening session to take provisional pole position for Sunday’s two World Superbike races in Assen. Onboard the Xerox Ducati, Bayliss was the only man to...

Assen World Superbikes: Checa and Neukirchner make up

25 April 2008 by Michael Guy

Carlos Checa and Max Neukirchner shook hands for the first time after their last corner collision at Valencia three weeks ago. German Suzuki man Neukirchner was just meters away from his first ever WSB race win when he was taken out by a hard charging Carlos Checa, also searching for his first Superbike victory. Neukirchner suffered a broken left collarbone in the crash and was flown to Germany...

Assen World Supersport: Jonathan Rea and Craig Jones on provisional front row

25 April 2008 by Michael Guy

Brits Jonathan Rea and Craig Jones concluded a strong opening day at the fourth round of the World Supersport Championship at Assen with both men securing a place on the provisional front row of the...

MotoGP: Valentino Rossi still looking for qualifying improvement

25 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

Factory Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi has renewed calls for Bridgestone to improve its qualifying rubber, despite claiming his first front row start in 2008 in Estoril earlier this month. Fiat Yamaha...

Assen World Superbikes: Troy Bayliss fastest in practice despite injury

25 April 2008 by Michael Guy

Troy Bayliss showed no ill effects of his cycling crash on Wednesday by finishing the opening free practice in first place onboard his Xerox Ducati. Bayliss’ lap time of 1:40.499 is almost two...

Assen World Supersport: Jonathan Rea fastest first time out

25 April 2008 by Michael Guy

Jonathan Rea started as he means to go on by posting the fastest lap in the opening free practice session at Assen this morning (Friday). His performance and lap time surprised everybody given that...

MotoGP: Fast rookies no surprise for Nicky Hayden

25 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

Former world champion Nicky Hayden says he hasn’t been shocked by the impressive performances of MotoGP rookies Jorge Lorenzo, Andrea Dovizioso and James Toseland. Spaniard Lorenzo has made the...

moto gp moaning

25 April 2008 by Dave Iles

Stoner, Hayden etc… are moaning about Toseland’s overtaking, what do they expect, mirror, indicate, manoeuvre the last time I looked James’s bike wasn’t fitted with mirrors or indicators, come on guys this is racing, stick it up them James.

Peter Boast records double Short Track UK victory in Norfolk

24 April 2008 by Sarah Carnell

Suzuki works rider Peter Boast bounced back from a broken collarbone to dominate the Short Track UK meeting at the Norfolk Arena with a double victory. This season the format of meetings has changed...

FIM Speedway Grand Prix: Chris Harris and Scott Nicholls set for opener

24 April 2008 by Mark Thursfield

The World Championship FIM Speedway Grand Prix Series (SGP) gets underway on Saturday night (April 26) with the FIM Slovenian Speedway Grand Prix. The Speedway Grand Prix series brings together the 15...

Assen World Superbikes: Troy Bayliss injured in cycling crash

24 April 2008 by Michael Guy

Championship leader Troy Bayliss is yet to arrive in Assen for this weekend’s fourth round of the World Superbike series after suffering a high speed crash onboard his racing push bike. The...

MotoGP: Bridgestone readying new tyres for China clash

24 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

Bridgestone will make new compounds and constructions available for the likes of Valentino Rossi and Casey Stoner ahead of the Shanghai GP in China early next month. Bridgestone riders tested a range...

Video: Think! Academy Blog competition winner

24 April 2008 by Angus Farquhar

The THINK! road safety campaign’s sponsorship of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship is now in it’s fifth year and this year we will be offering readers of MCN the chance to win VIP hospitality at each of the BSB races to soak in the atmosphere and enjoy the racing. But that’s not all. Winners of each THINK! race promotion will also be given the task of becoming an MCN video blog reporter...

Henderson R1 Cup: We've finally made it

24 April 2008 by Michael Neeves

After what seems like an enternity the first ever race of the inaugural Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup kicked off at Thruxton at the weekend in front of a huge British Superbike crowd. But best of all the...

MotoGP: Stability key for Yamaha success

24 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

Stability is the key to help Yamaha return to the top of the MotoGP world championship. Yamaha race chief Lin Jarvis believes a settled team and rider line-up will help Yamaha’s bid for success, with...

MotoGP: Jerry Burgess refusing to rule out Casey Stoner

24 April 2008 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner can’t be ruled out of the MotoGP title race after the Australian’s tough start to the defence of his world crown in 2008. That’s the view of fellow Aussie Jerry Burgess, who helped...

Hottrax Motorsport Racing Club National and Junior + Senior TAG Endurance Motorcycle Championship and MotoGrande: Round One at Anglesey Coastal, North Wales

23 April 2008 by Alfonso Lygo

Hottrax Motorsport Racing Club National and Junior + Senior TAG Endurance Motorcycle Championship and MotoGrande – Round One at Anglesey Coastal, North Wales on 18 + 19th April 2008 – words by Alfonso...