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KTM pulls out of Paris-Dakar

05 June 2009 by John Westlake

The Paris-Dakar rally has lost its biggest and most successful factory team. In a massive blow to the rally, KTM – who have won for the last eight years – have pulled out because of a recent rule...

TT pace intensifies as Donald goes 131mph

05 June 2009 by Phil Wain

Cameron Donald was the sensation of Thursday evening’s practice for the Isle of Man TT races when he unofficially smashed the outright lap record with a speed of 131.457mph. Get all the latest TT...

Breaking TT News: Cameron Donald hits 131mph!

04 June 2009 by Phil Wain and Gary Pinchin

Cameron Donald set a new bench mark at the TT when he clocked the first-ever 131mph lap on the 37.73mile Mountain course. After a relatively quiet few days of practice the Aussie stamped his...

John McGuinness: I can still go faster

04 June 2009 by Andy Downes

Isle of Man racing hero John McGuinness reckons he could still take at least another two or three seconds off his lap time without a repeat of the jump at Ballaugh Bridge that saw him put his crash...

Honda poised for Dani Pedrosa talks

04 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

Honda will kick off negotiations with Dani Pedrosa over a new MotoGP contract later this month. HRC management plan to open talks with the Spaniard over a 2010 deal after the Dutch GP in Assen at the...

Most amazing TT pic so far!

04 June 2009 by MCN

This is Gary Johnson airborne just after Rhencullen in yesterday’s practice. Genius road race photographer Stephen Davison got the shot. More pics as we get them

Isle of Man TT: John McGuinness breaks 130mph in practice

04 June 2009 by Phil Wain

John McGuinness set only the second ever 130mph lap of the Isle of Man TT Course when he lapped at 130.171mph during Wednesday evening’s practice session to again comfortably top the leaderboard. The...

Key inspection looming for Donington Park

04 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

A safety inspection vital for the forthcoming World Superbike and MotoGP races at Donington Park will take place at the Leicestershire circuit tomorrow (Friday). FIM Safety Officer Claude Danis will...

Bruce Ansley at the NW200

04 June 2009 by suzukimad

Bruce Anstey @ the nw200 on a gixer.

Bradley Smith to join Valentino Rossi at TT

03 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi is not the only big Grand Prix star making a special visit to the Isle of Man TT this weekend. British sensation Bradley Smith, who is currently leading the world 125GP championship...

Hoegee Suzuki out of World Supersport

03 June 2009 by Michael Guy

The Hoegee Suzuki team have withdrawn from World Supersport championship with immediate effect sighting a lack of sponsorship due to the current global economic crisis as the reason for their...

Checa looks to AMA in 2010

03 June 2009 by Michael Guy

Carlos Checa made an impressive return to form in America by securing his first podium of 2009 in race one. The Spaniard looked set for another strong result in race two having shown a strong race...

Rutter's Blog: "All the effort's been worthwhile just to ride down Bray Hill!"

03 June 2009 by Gary Pinchin

I can’t deny it. The first time I rode down Bray Hill on Monday night I had a real tingle down my neck with excitement. It felt so good to be back at the TT, especially to be on a bike that wasn’t...

Kenny Roberts makes Moto2 bid

03 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

American legend Kenny Roberts has launched a shock bid to return to world championship racing in 2010, MCN can reveal. Triple world champion Roberts, who has been out of racing since he quit MotoGP at...

Isle of Man TT: McGuinness continues blistering pace

03 June 2009 by Phil Wain

John McGuinness again topped the leaderboard after the third night of practice for the 2009 Isle of Man TT Races and, with a lap of 129.661mph, the HM Plant Honda rider came within six seconds of his...

Valentino Rossi dismisses MotoGP and Moto2 assault

03 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi and Yamaha laughed off rumours the Italian legend is seriously considering trying to win the MotoGP and new 600cc Moto2 world championships in 2010. Freddie Spencer is still revered...

Practice day at Mugello

03 June 2009 by Anonymous

Trev and dave at Mugello for practice day.

Last minute package to see TTXGP

03 June 2009 by Chris Newbigging

The organisers of the TTXGP have chartered a private jet as part of a last-minute package for race fans to see the zero-emissions race. 218 seats on the private jet are available to leave Gatwick at...

Isle of Man TT: Amor aiming for the podium

02 June 2009 by Phil Wain

Scottish rider Keith Amor is one of the many pre-event favourites for success at this year’s Isle of Man TT Races and we caught up with the Wilson Craig Honda rider today to find out how practice has...

GT Racing survive Anglesey 3 hour endurance drama

02 June 2009 by Crasher_666

What a weekend! Never let it be said GT Racing do things by halves. Hardly any dry time before the race, then two crashes by Brad, a gear spigot falling off so he was stuck in one gear, a ride through...

TTXGP: complete list of confirmed riders announced

02 June 2009 by MCN Sports Desk

TTXGP today announced its confirmed list of riders competing in this year’s inaugural zero-carbon eGrandPrix, which takes place on June 12, 2009 on the Isle of Man, as part of TT race week. The...

Tech 3 boss: James Toseland can fight for top six

02 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

James Toseland’s Monster Yamaha Tech 3 boss Herve Poncharal believes the British rider can become a consistent top six challenger in MotoGP following his best finish of 2009 last weekend in...

Bradley Smith thriving on pressure

02 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

British rider Bradley Smith says he’s thriving on the pressure to perform for the high profile Aspar Aprilia in 2009. The 18-year-old continued his sensational season with a brilliant ride under...

Casey Stoner not shocked by Jorge Lorenzo form

02 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP world championship leader Casey Stoner says he’s not shocked by the brilliant early season form of Fiat Yamaha rival Jorge Lorenzo. The Spaniard has only failed to finish off the podium once...

Suzuki waiting on Alvaro Bautista decision

02 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

Alvaro Bautista could become a factory Suzuki rider in the next two weeks. The Spaniard, who is currently leading the 250GP world championship, has until his home race in Catalunya on June 14 to...

Isle of Man TT blog: McGuinness nervous? Too right

02 June 2009 by Phil Wain

When the sun shines, there’s nowhere better to go racing than at the Isle of Man TT Races – and, boy, is the sun shining! The first timed practice session has just finished and whilst the Island is...

Isle of Man TT: McGuinness sets the pace with 128mph lap

02 June 2009 by Phil Wain

John McGuinness topped the leaderboard in the first official timed practice session of the 2010 TT this evening. The HM Plant Honda rider was on a flyer on his second lap and went to the top of the...

Dani Pedrosa gets injury boost

01 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

Spaniard Dani Pedrosa was given a major boost today when medical checks in Barcelona revealed he’d not suffered any further injuries when crashing out of Sunday’s Italian MotoGP race in...

Foggy at Mallory Moto X GP

01 June 2009 by mathew moore

Just a pic of me and the great foggy at the moto x gp at mallory park.. ya wouldnt think he is quick on a bike.

Where to watch at the Isle of Man TT

01 June 2009 by Laura Kennerley

As far at the TT is concerned finding a good place to watch the racing is what it’s all about. Where you choose to set up camp all depends on what you want from the TT. Download the spectator guide...

From Everest to the Mountain Course

01 June 2009 by Laura Kennerley

A mountaineer, who failed in his third attempt to climb Everest, is hoping to fare better at this year’s TT. John Crellin, 55, from Douglas on the Isle of Man was forced to abandon his third attempt...

Haojue 125GP team axe engine designer

01 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

The troubled Haojue 125GP team has terminated its contract with Dutch engine designer Jan Witteveen. A lack of performance and major reliability issues has dogged the Haojue project since its...

BSB blog: Airwaves dominate but there’s a lot of racing yet in BSB

01 June 2009 by Gary Pinchin

The Airwaves Yamaha double 1-2 at Thruxton on Sunday underlined again how strong the team is this year – and how dominant Leon Camier has become and how well James Ellison is shaping up. We shouldn’t...

Michael Rutter blog: Two fifths but I should have done better

01 June 2009 by Michael Rutter

The Worx Suzuki I rode at Thruxton was brilliant. Two fifth places was okay but I just wish I could have done better. Everyone in the team was happy with the results but I should have exploited the...

Rutter Blog: “The Worx Suzuki can be front row. But can I?”

01 June 2009 by Michael Rutter

I’ve had a great time at Thruxton today on the Wrox Suzuki. It’s different to what I’ve been used to riding but we were sixth in the first session and eight in the second and I’m confident there’s...

Philipaerts reigns supreme at Brit MXGP

01 June 2009 by Marc Abbott

Germany’s Max Nagl bounced back from a crash in the closing stages of Sunday’s MX1 race one at Mallory Park to finally get the upper hand over Italy’s in the second outing. But he couldn’t stop the...