2009

WSS Valencia - Crutchlow Hot, Laverty Cruises, in First Session

03 April 2009 by Mike Nicks

Spaniard Joan Lascorz benefited from a recent test session on the Valencia circuit to record fastest time in the first World Supersport practice session on his Kawasaki ZX-6R. His best lap of 1m...

Checa Hits Back for Ten Kate Honda

03 April 2009 by Mike Nicks

Carlos Checa gave a hint in the first free practice session that the chatter problems that have plagued the Ten Kate Hondas in early rounds of the World Superbike Championship may have been overcome...

BBC releases 2009 MotoGP schedule

03 April 2009 by Matthew Birt

The BBC has released the schedule of its live and exclusive coverage of the 2009 MotoGP world championship. Three races will be screened live on BBC 1, including coverage of the British GP at...

Xaus: “Spies is on fire”

03 April 2009 by Michael Guy

BMW man Ruben Xaus has praised WSB rookie Ben Spies ahead of this weekends third round of the championship at Valencia. The Spanish WSB veteran remains confident in the potential of his own BMW...

Chris Walker fan

02 April 2009 by sambo54

my mate dave is a bit of a stalker fan!

THINK! Academy at Brands Hatch BSB

02 April 2009 by James Keen

The 2009 THINK! Motorcycle Academy will be unveiled at the Brands Hatch circuit on Monday 13th April. The Academy is an interactive bike safety stand that will be present at every round of the...

MotoGP test at Jerez

02 April 2009 by Philip Bowman

We have just returned from Moto GP testing in Jerez (26-29 March 09). We had an amazing time and met lots of riders including Casey Stoner who was tucking into a chinese meal in a local restaurant.

Jorge Lorenzo bemoans loss of qualifying tyres

01 April 2009 by Matthew Birt

Fiat Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo has spoken of his sadness at the loss of qualifying tyres under the new single tyre rule in MotoGP. The Spaniard was one of the best performers on super-soft qualifying...

Casey Stoner questions Honda competitiveness

01 April 2009 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner has cast doubt on Honda’s ability to threaten in the early part of the 2009 MotoGP world championship. The Aussie has dominated this year’s pre-season testing schedule by topping the...

John Hopkins looking forward to Valencia debut

01 April 2009

John Hopkins reckons he can’t wait to make his World Superbike debut in Valencia this weekend. The American made his first appearance on the Stiggy Honda CBR1000RR in wet conditions at the Almeria...

Laverty and Palmer

31 March 2009 by Gary Woodward

Just snapped John Laverty and tristan Palmer at Oulton park today on the Buildbase Kawasaki bikes. See them at www.bikesinweaverham.piczo.com

Crescent Suzuki to be sponsored by Worx

31 March 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Crescent Suzuki are no longer blue. The last-minute announcement by Crescent Suzuki today that they’ve secured a two-year title sponsorship deal with professional power tool brand Worx means Sylvain...

James Toseland hails fans support

31 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

James Toseland has thanked his army of British fans for their support after his latest massive pre-season MotoGP crash in Jerez last weekend. The 28-year-old is recovering at his Isle of Man home...

Hopkins satisfied with first test – Exclusive pictures

31 March 2009 by Michael Guy

John Hopkins heads to Valencia WSB this weekend satisfied after completing a one day test at Almeria, Spain on Monday. Riding the Stiggy Honda CBR1000RR for the first time, Hopkins had to acquaint...

Kapital Moto Racing Complete Mallory 6 Hour Event

31 March 2009 by Phill Clarke

On Sunday March 29th, Kapital Moto Racing successfully completed their first 6 hour endurance event at Mallory Park. The race wasn’t without drama and incident for the team, however they were...

James Toseland breaks bone in right foot

30 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

James Toseland has confirmed to MCN that he suffered a broken fifth metatarsal bone in his right foot during yesterday’s massive high-side crash in Jerez. The British rider also has a badly sprained...

Casey Stoner confident in wrist for Qatar opener

30 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

Former world champion Casey Stoner is adamant his recovering left wrist will not cause him any problems when the new MotoGP season gets underway in Qatar later this month. Despite movement still being...

Loris Capirossi boosts confidence in Jerez

30 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

Italian Loris Capirossi said his pre-season confidence that Suzuki could spring a major surprise in 2009 has increased after his impressive third place in the final winter test in Jerez. The new...

Bradley Smith challenges Lewis Hamilton

30 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

British 125GP world title hopeful Bradley Smith has tried to challenge Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton to a motocross battle. The Aspar Aprilia rider met the McLaren driver during a recent...

MotoGP Friday practice to remain in 2010

30 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi claims that MotoGP races will not switch to a two-day format from the 2010 world championship campaign onwards. The scrapping of all practice on Friday’s was one of several measures...

Tech 3 boss relieved at James Toseland’s escape

30 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

Monster Yamaha Tech 3 boss Herve Poncharal has spoken of his relief that British rider James Toseland will be fit to start to the new MotoGP season in Qatar. The British rider suffered his second...

Hopkins in Almeria for first WSB test –Exclusive Pictures

30 March 2009 by Michael Guy

John Hopkins is minutes away from getting his first taste of the Stiggy Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade he’ll campaign in the World Superbike Championship this year. The former Kawasaki MotoGP rider is...

MotoGP star rides streetfighter

29 March 2009 by STEVEACER

Can you name the Moto GP rider on my streetfighter, also can you recognise the original bike?

James Toseland released from hospital

29 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

British rider James Toseland has been given the all-clear following precautionary head scans after his massive high-side crash in Jerez earlier today. Toseland has been discharged from a hospital in...

Casey Stoner fastest at Jerez testing

29 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner produced a dominant performance to win the keys to a BMW sports car in Jerez this afternoon. The Aussie posted a stunning best time of 1.38.646 on his 12th lap to outclass his MotoGP...

James Toseland undergoing hospital checks after crash

29 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

James Toseland has been taken by ambulance to a Cadiz hospital for precautionary checks following a massive crash in Jerez this afternoon. The British rider momentarily lost consciousness when he...

James Toseland suffers spectacular crash in Jerez

29 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

British rider James Toseland is currently undergoing checks in the Jerez circuit medical centre after a huge high-side crash during this afternoon’s televised BMW car shootout. Toseland lost the rear...

Racing results round-up: March 27-28

29 March 2009 by MCN Sports Desk

SNETTERTON, NORFOLK, SATURDAY-SUNDAY DONINGTON PARK, LEICS, SATURDAY-SUNDAY DARLEY MOOR, DERBYS, SUNDAY BISHOPSCOURT, CO DOWN, SUNDAY AMA SUPERCROSS, ROGERS CENTRE, TORONTO, ON, CANADA, SATURDAY WORLD MOTOCROSS, FAENZA, ITALY, SUNDAY ROAD RACING SNETTERTON, NORFOLK, SATURDAY-SUNDAY First Superteens (10 laps): 1 L Jackson 15:59.051 – 76.759mph, 2 R Baldwin, 3 N Anderson. FL: Jackson 1:31.549 –...