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Misano WSB: Spies claims victory in race 1, Byrne takes 2nd

21 June 2009 by James Keen

American rider Ben Spies claimed victory in race 1 at Misano for the Yamaha WSB team. It was Brit and Sterilgarda rider Shane Byrne that claimed second place onboard his Ducati 1098R, leaving...

Meeting my heroes at Snetterton

21 June 2009 by Lucy

This is me at Snetterton qualifying day, June 20, 2009. Just want to say what a great day it was apart from the pouring rain! Here are photos of me with Leon Camier, James Ellison, and Michael...

Misano WSB: Hopkins out as rain hits Misano

21 June 2009 by Michael Guy

John Hopkins will not ride in the two WSB races at Misano today due to injuries sustained in Assen in April. Hopkins planned to make his comeback this weekend, but has struggled throughout practice...

Misano WSB: Smrz denies Spies of eighth consecutive pole

20 June 2009 by Michael Guy

Guandalini Ducati rider Jacob Smrz ended Ben Spies unprecedented run of pole positions by securing the fastest lap time in the three stage Superpole shootout at Misano this afternoon. Using a new multi lap Pirelli qualifying tyre the Czech rider set a stunning 1m35.435s best to set a new circuit best lap in the process. Smrz has shown throughout 2009 that he is capable of putting in fast laps, but...

My son with the HM Plant TT riders

20 June 2009 by yzinger

My son Jack with the HM Plant Honda boys. Taken on Mad Sunday at the Honda garage in Douglas.

Snetterton BSB: Camier and Ellison 1-2 as rain lashes Snetterton

20 June 2009 by Phil Wain

Leon Camier has taken pole position today for the fifth round of the British Superbike Championship at Snetterton in a session that was hit by rain in the closing stages. With rain falling on part of...

Have you seen stolen MZ racers?

20 June 2009 by Mark Bairstow

Two hand built MZ 250 single racers were stolen from a house In Syresham, Northants earlier this year, along with trailer, awning, the lot. There has been not so much of a sniff on my bikes and the...

Crutchlow denied pole position by rain at Misano

20 June 2009 by Michael Guy

Factory Yamaha man Cal Crutchlow looked odds on to claim his sixth pole position of his World Supersport career but had to settle for second position to the inform Italian Michel Pirro riding the...

TT hero of the week

19 June 2009 by alfies69

The marshall at Brandywell who filled Bruce Anstey’s bike up which ran out of fuel.

Fabrizio fastest on home turf, Rea on front row.

19 June 2009 by Michael Guy

Xerox Ducati man Michel Fabrizio continued his impressive run of form that has seen him secure six consecutive podiums in the last three rounds to take provisional pole position at a scorching...

Misano WSB: Crutchlow quickest, Laverty on provisional front row

19 June 2009 by Michael Guy

Cal Crutchlow showed once again the ease in which he learns new tracks by setting the pace in the opening World Supersport Free Practice session today. Crutchlow spent the session dicing with Spaniard...

Ten Kate make shock switch to Ohlins suspension

19 June 2009 by Michael Guy

Following a test at Magny Cours on Tuesday, the Ten Kate Honda team of Jonathan Rea and Carlos Checa will use Ohlins Andreani suspension at Misano this weekend starting with the opening Free Practice...

Michael Rutter blog: "I was going down Bray Hill laughing about Ratboy”

19 June 2009 by Michael Rutter

I’m at Snetterton this weekend racing the Worx Suzuki in the fifth round of the British Superbike championship. At least I’m back to health after a miserable week. From the moment I got back from the...

Jerry Burgess: Jorge Lorenzo to be Valentino Rossi’s biggest ever rival

18 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi’s legendary crew chief Jerry Burgess believes Jorge Lorenzo is already well on the way to becoming the toughest rival the Italian has ever faced. Rossi got the better of his young...

Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo scrap tough to manage

18 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

Yamaha bosses have admitted the epic MotoGP title fight between factory team-mates Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo will pose a tough management challenge as the 2009 season unfolds. Rossi and...

Suzuki happy with engine upgrade

18 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

Suzuki believes its latest spec factory GSV-R motor is a small but significant step to help Loris Capirossi and Chris Vermeulen challenge closer to the front in MotoGP. Capirossi raced the upgraded V4...

Kirkham gets NW200 Yamaha for Snetterton BSB

17 June 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Jon Kirkham will race the North West 200 Yamaha this weekend at Snetterton and for the remainder of the season. Team boss Rob McElnea said: “Jon split with his previous team (Lloyds British Jentin...

James Toseland's manager to visit Misano World Superbike round

17 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

James Toseland’s manager Roger Burnett will embark on a fact-finding mission at the Misano World Superbike race this weekend. Burnett will visit Misano to check on potential WSB options for Toseland...

Video: Following Rossi on his Isle of Man TT parade lap

17 June 2009 by Liam Marsden

MCN editor Marc Potter was lucky enough to ride alongside Valentino Rossi during his parade lap around the infamous Isle of Man TT course. Watch the video highlights to see the lap from Potter’s point...

John Hopkins makes Tech 3 Yamaha enquiry

17 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

John Hopkins is unlikely to be making a return to MotoGP with James Toseland’s Monster Tech 3 Yamaha squad next season. Hopkins’ manager Bob Moore made tentative enquiries to Tech 3 boss Herve...

Loris Capirossi close to new Suzuki deal

17 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

Loris Capirossi is close to a new deal with Suzuki’s factory MotoGP squad, MCN has learned. Negotiations are on-going over a one-year deal for the veteran Italian, who will become the first rider in...

Suzuki deny big money Ben Spies offer

17 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

Suzuki has again denied trying to tempt back Ben Spies with a big money offer to ride a factory GSV-R in MotoGP next season. Released by Suzuki at the end of 2008, Spies has been an instant hit for...

Rossi on his IOM parade lap

17 June 2009 by broughton123456

I was at the Isle of Man and managed to snap Rossi on his parade lap.

Rea on lap record pace at Magny Cours test

16 June 2009 by Michael Guy

The three man Ten Kate Honda team of Jonathan Rea, Carlos Checa and Ryuichi Kiyonari have concluded a successful test at Magny Cours in France. The team were forced to ride in wet conditions on Monday...

Haslam confident for Misano thanks to new spec engine

16 June 2009 by Michael Guy

Leon Haslam will benefit from a new specification engine in his Stiggy Honda CBR1000RR at this weekends WSB race at Misano. Despite achieving some impressive results during 2009, it has been blatantly...

Tommy Hill out of WSB

16 June 2009 by Michael Guy

Tommy Hill is out of the World Superbike championship after parting company with his Altea Honda squad. In a mutual decision with the team. Hill decided to quit the Italian squad sighting a lack of...

Marco Simoncelli close to Honda MotoGP deal

16 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

Reigning world 250GP champion Marco Simoncelli is on the brink of signing a lucrative deal to ride a factory-supported Honda RC212V in the 2010 MotoGP series. Speaking to MCN, Simoncelli’s manager...

Yamaha won’t alter 2010 plans

16 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

Yamaha will not make a dramatic U-turn and increase its involvement to five riders in MotoGP next year. There is mounting speculation that Yamaha would lease a fifth YZR-M1 to current 125 and 250GP...

Marco Melandri battered and bruised after Catalunya test crash

16 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

Hayate rider Marco Melandri is expected to be fit for the next MotoGP clash in Assen after he suffered multiple injuries in a spectacular high-side crash in Barcelona yesterday. Just minutes remained...

Our time at the TT in pictures

15 June 2009 by Claire Hooper

Some photos from the TT and some people we met

Jorge Lorenzo and me at Catalunya

15 June 2009 by Samantha Rogers

Here’s me with Jorge Lorenzo on Friday 12/06/09 at Catalunya It was a great race on Sunday.

Andrea Dovizioso tops Catalunya test on new Honda chassis

15 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

Andrea Dovizioso made an instant impact on Honda’s new RC212V chassis in Catalunya today, the Repsol Honda rider topping the timesheets ahead of reigning world champion Valentino Rossi. With injured...

Rossi at Governors Dip

15 June 2009 by frookymook

I had a brilliant week at the TT. I managed to get this shot of Rossi coming out of Governors Dip on his parade lap. What a week

My new best friend at the TT

15 June 2009 by dennis wilson

Me and my new best mate William Dunlop just before his big win.

Brad and his van!

15 June 2009 by podstar

Isle of man mad Sunday 2009. We thumbed a lift to all the pubs on the course and had a pint in each. Cheers to Bradley smith for picking us all up in his van, signing all our shirts and dropping us...

Valentino Rossi to assess longer life Yamaha motor

15 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

Fresh from his stunning last gasp victory in yesterday’s classic Catalunya MotoGP race, Valentino Rossi is scheduled to test a revised Yamaha YZR-M1 motor at the Montmelo track today. Rossi, who...