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Foggy: Toseland can win

04 January 2008 by Michael Guy, Howard Boylan, Angus Farquhar

WSB legend Carl Fogarty has told MCN he thinks James Toseland can definately succeed in MotoGP, but only if he gives it all he’s got. Check out the video below to listen to our exclusive interview with the former World Superbike Champion.

Dakar Rally cancelled after Al Qaeda attack

04 January 2008 by Sarah Carnell

The 2008 Dakar Rally has been cancelled following the risk of a “direct terrorist threat”. Four French tourists were murdered in an Al Qaeda attack on December 24, 2007 in the African republic of...

MotoGP: James Toseland's mum set to marry

03 January 2008 by Michael Guy

James Toseland’s mum, Jane is set to re-marry at the end of the year to long term partner Steven Oates. The pair spent New Year in Rome and Steven proposed in style when he popped the big question...

Vote for the MCN Man of the Year 2007

03 January 2008 by MCN Sports Desk

This is where you can vote for MCN’s presitigious Man of the Year Award for 2007. The 2007 motorcycle racing season produced a dramatic year of surprise, drama and British success. But who do you...

MotoGP: Michelin confident Honda will help 2008 revival

02 January 2008 by Matthew Birt

Michelin believe that Honda’s 2008 RC212V will be competitive enough for the French factory to show the potential of its new tyres next season. The dire early 2007 performance of Honda’s first 800cc...

Dougie Lampkin's second at Sheffield International Invitation Indoor Trial

02 January 2008 by MCN Sports Desk

Dougie Lampkin completed his eight year term with Repsol Montesa HRC with a runner-up finish in the Sheffield International Invitation Indoor Trial. It was Dougie Lampkin’s final ride on the factory...

Robbie Maddison world record jump video

02 January 2008 by Liam Marsden

Robbie Maddison broke the world record for the longest motorcycle jump on new years day of 2008. The Australian motocross rider dedicated his motorcycle jump to his hero, Evel Knievel, after his death in November 2007. Robbie jumped 322 feet (98 metres), to break the previous record of 310 feet, which was set by Ryan Capes. Since Robbie just managed to miss out on the 100 metre mark, he is...

Peter Boast wins Scunthorpe shorttrack Christmas Cracker

02 January 2008 by MCN Sports Desk

Peter Boast took victory in the annual Short Track Christmas Cracker event at Scunthorpe Speedway Stadium at the weekend. Boast, riding a 450 Team Silkolene Suzuki, won the main final from CCM rider...