February

MotoGP Jerez test: Rain fear for struggling Dani Pedrosa

16 February 2008 by Matthew Birt

Rain forecast for the final two days of testing in Jerez is likely to end injured Dani Pedrosa’s participation in the penultimate pre-season test. Pedrosa made a painful return to action on home soil...

MotoGP Jerez test: Nicky Hayden fastest on day one

16 February 2008 by Matthew Birt

Former world champion Nicky Hayden has topped the timesheets on the opening day of the three-day IRTA test session at a blustery Jerez today. The American posted an impressive best of 1.39.200 on a...

MotoGP Jerez test: James Toseland’s new look for 2008

16 February 2008 by Matthew Birt

These are the first pictures of James Toseland riding his 2008 factory Yamaha YZR-M1 in full livery on the opening day of testing in Jerez today (February 16, 2008). Sporting a striking blue and...

MotoGP Jerez test: John Hopkins will brave the pain

15 February 2008 by Matthew Birt

John Hopkins has confirmed he will ride during this weekend’s IRTA test session at the Jerez circuit in Spain. Factory team boss Michael Bartholemy said the American will be able to take some part in...

World Supersport: Chris Walker on the pace despite two crashes

15 February 2008 by Michael Guy

Chris Walker shrugged off two big crashes during the three day test in Qatar last week and is ready and waiting for the opening round of the World Supersport championship. Walker was undeterred by...

MotoGP: Nicky Hayden aiming to reclaim MotoGP title in 2008

15 February 2008 by MCN Sports Desk

“It may seem madness, by my aim is to win the title. I will not take this chance lightly” After a tough year wearing No. 1, Nicky Hayden is ready to fight again for the title in the top category. The...

MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa keen to gauge broken hand progress

15 February 2008 by Matthew Birt

Repsol Honda’s Dani Pedrosa has said he is keen to check how much his broken right hand has recovered when he returns to action tomorrow (Saturday) for the opening day of the IRTA test session in...

Aprilia Superteen Championship supports British MotoGP

14 February 2008 by Sarah Carnell

The Aprilia Superteen Championship will be one of the support races at this year’s British MotoGP at Donington Park. The series, which was the breeding ground for Casey Stoner and James Toseland, will...

ACU Dorset Hare and Hound Race - Pollard robs police

14 February 2008 by Craig Redmond

Every year the annual Dorset Police hare and hounds event attracts greater numbers with riders now drawn from Lands End, London and South Wales. This year there was a new forest venue at Bovington,...

Video: Tuning a British Supersport Triumph 675

14 February 2008 by Angus Farquhar, Chris Slade, Gary Pinchin

Paul Young spent the last couple of years developing a Triumph Daytona 675 rider in British Supersport but now he’s joined the Embassy Triumph team and has got the help of engine man John Trigger to work on the bike. We caught up with Trigger to see how he will be developing th bike throughout the year. Click here to see our interview with rider Paul Young

Video: Paul Young - Factory backed Triumph rider

14 February 2008 by Angus Farquhar, Chris Slade, Gary Pinchin

Paul Young spent the last couple of years developing a Triumph Daytona 675 rider in British Supersport but now he’s joined the Embassy Triumph team and has got full factory backing. We caught up with Youngy to see how he is coping with actually having some backing for a change. Click here to watch our interview with engine man John Trigger