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Shorttrack reaches the Peaks

26 July 2010 by MCN Sports Desk

The Pozzani Silkolene Shorttrack Championship climbs up to the Buxton Speedway track in the breathtaking surroundings of the Peak District for round five of the national championship. Local hero and...

Suzuka 8 Hours – hour by hour

26 July 2010 by Tracy Hagen

Hour 1 Yoshimura’s Sakai converts pole into a healthy lead, helped by three slower teams getting off the line sooner than the fastest Hondas. Musashi Honda’s Takahashi and F.C.C. TSR Honda’s...

Kiyonari and Takahashi Perfect at Suzuka

26 July 2010 by Tracy Hagen

Musashi RT Harc-Pro Honda riders Ryuichi Kiyonari and Takumi Takahashi rode a flawless race to the checkered flag in the Suzuka 8 Hours, the third round in the FIM world endurance championship. The pair completed 215 laps in temperatures that reached 95 °F, but they beat the heat as easily as they did the other bikes, lapping second place at the six hour mark. The win was Honda’s 22nd in 33...

US MotoGP: Valentino Rossi overjoyed with third

26 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi could barely contain his delight after he claimed a stunning third place in yesterday’s American MotoGP race. Just 50 days after suffering a compound break of his right tibia, the...

US MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo taking nothing for granted

26 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo denied winning his first MotoGP world crown is a forgone conclusion after he strolled to his sixth win of the season at Laguna Seca. Lorenzo was once again coolness personified while his...

US MotoGP: Casey Stoner praises ‘fantastic’ Jorge Lorenzo

26 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner said red-hot title favourite Jorge Lorenzo would make a worthy 2010 MotoGP world champion after he claimed his best result of the season in America yesterday. Aussie Stoner finished a...

US MotoGP: Title ‘difficult’ admits Dani Pedrosa

26 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

Dani Pedrosa has conceded his hopes of lifting a maiden MotoGP world title in 2010 all but disappeared when he crashed out of the lead at Laguna Seca yesterday. The Spaniard got his trademark fast...

US MotoGP: Fourth frustrates Andrea Dovizioso

26 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

Andrea Dovizoso failed to capitalise on his first MotoGP front row start in Laguna Seca, the Italian ending the 32-lap American Grand Prix in a disappointing fourth position. The Repsol Honda rider...

US MotoGP: Top American no consolation for Nicky Hayden

26 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

Nicky Hayden denied taking any great satisfaction out of being top American rider in his home race at Laguna Seca yesterday. The 2006 world champion ended the 32-lap race in fifth place but was...

US MotoGP: Mistake costs Ben Spies podium chance

26 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

A mistake in the braking zone for the last corner with seven laps remaining cost Ben Spies his chance of a podium finish in Laguna Seca yesterday. The 26-year-old had made a brilliant start from the...

US MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo takes giant leap towards maiden title

26 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo took a giant stride towards his first MotoGP world title in Laguna Seca after closest rival Dani Pedrosa crashed out of the lead in a sun-soaked American Grand Prix. The Fiat Yamaha...

Yoshimura claim Suzuka 8 Hours pole

25 July 2010 by Tracy Hagen

Yoshimura Suzuki’s Daisaku Sakai beat the Honda’s by a hair in Saturday’s Superpole final qualifying session ahead of Sunday’s 33rd Suzuka 8 Hours. The 28-year old Suzuki ace lapped the...

US MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo thrilled with Laguna Seca pole

25 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP world championship leader Jorge Lorenzo said he was thrilled to have notched his fifth successive premier class pole position at Laguna Seca. The Fiat Yamaha rider, who holds a commanding...

US MotoGP: Casey Stoner upset not to claim pole position

25 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner admitted he was aggravated after he missed out on claiming his first pole position since the opening race of the 2010 MotoGP campaign. A fastest lap of 1.21.169 looked to have secured the...

US MotoGP: Andrea Dovizioso hails first front row

25 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

Andrea Dovizioso claimed his first MotoGP front row at the 44th attempt in Laguna Seca to give his hopes of a fifth podium finish of the season a major boost. The Repsol Honda rider logged a best time...

US MotoGP: Valentino Rossi doubts victory challenge

25 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi has virtually written off his hopes of victory in the American MotoGP race after he qualified in sixth place for the 32-lap clash at Laguna Seca. The Italian was bumped to the back of...

US MotoGP: Mika Kallio crash costly for Ben Spies

25 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

Ben Spies saw his hopes of a stunning maiden MotoGP front row start in his home race thwarted by a late crash from Pramac Ducati rider Mika Kallio in qualifying. The Texan was on course to move into...

US MotoGP: Nicky Hayden "I'm not fast enough"

25 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

Nicky Hayden pulled no punches as his hopes of a second successive home podium in American faded in Laguna Seca. The Kentucky rider, who finished third in last August’s Indianapolis clash, will start...

US MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo extends stunning qualifying form

25 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo stormed to his fifth successive pole position at Laguna Seca today after an action-packed qualifying session in California. As had been the case in both practice sessions, the battle for...

US MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo fastest in final practice

24 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo was quickest in today’s final MotoGP practice session at Laguna Seca. The Fiat Yamaha rider posted a best time of 1.21.763 to edge out Aussie rider Casey Stoner by just 0.063s...

US MotoGP: Fitness concern for Valentino Rossi

24 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi has admitted a lack of strength in his right leg and shoulder is a big cause for concern as he began preparations for the American MotoGP race yesterday with the sixth best time in...

US MotoGP: Casey Stoner keeping feet on ground

24 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner refused to get carried away after he made a storming start to the American MotoGP weekend at Laguna Seca. The 2007 world champion won an exciting opening practice duel with Spaniard Jorge...

US MotoGP: Roger Lee Hayden content with Honda debut

24 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

Roger Lee Hayden declared himself satisfied with his Honda MotoGP debut today after he ended in 17th position at the end of the first practice session at Laguna Seca. The youngest brother of 2006...

US MotoGP: Nicky Hayden relieved at Casey Stoner’s pace

24 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

Nicky Hayden said he was relieved to see factory Ducati team-mate Casey Stoner setting such a hot pace after opening practice for the Laguna Seca MotoGP race. Stoner was in sparkling form in...

US MotoGP: Ben Spies and Colin Edwards happy with upgrade

24 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

It might not have been the big leap in performance that Ben Spies and Colin Edwards had hoped for, but an engine upgrade boosted their confidence at the start of their home race in Laguna Seca. Texan...

US MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo fears Casey Stoner threat

24 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo fears Casey Stoner could wreck his hopes of winning a first American MotoGP race in Laguna Seca on Sunday. The Spaniard, who has not finished below second place in the opening eight...

US MotoGP: Casey Stoner sets Laguna Seca pace

24 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

Factory Ducati rider Casey Stoner ended opening practice for Sunday’s American MotoGP race with the fastest time after an intense early weekend battle with Jorge Lorenzo. Lorenzo first moved to the...

Tinmouth and Brookes at Mallory Park

24 July 2010 by dazyamaha

My daughter Nikita with her favourite BSB riders – Jenny Tinmouth and Josh Brookes at Mallory Park.

Free access to Silverstone WSB paddock on Thursday

23 July 2010 by MCN Sportdesk

The FIM Superbike World Championship heads to Silverstone on Friday 30 July to Sunday 01 August, providing UK fans with their only opportunity to see the seven British World Superbike regulars racing...

Suzuka: Rea Puts Honda On Top Again

23 July 2010 by Tracy Hagen

Jonathan Rea claimed provisional pole position for his FCC TSR Honda team in Friday timed qualifying for the Suzuka 8 Hours with a brilliant time of 2:8.08.053. “I have to be happy with the lap...

Rea Leads The Way

23 July 2010 by Gary Pinchin

Jonathan Rea powered his Honda to the lowest lap time in Thursday’s free practice in preparation for Sunday’s Suzuka 8 Hours World Endurance race. The 23-year old Irishman recorded a time of two...

Is your photo on Rossi and Lorenzo's Laguna Seca Yamaha M1s?

23 July 2010 by Guy Procter

500 Fiat Yamaha fans will be in seventh heaven this morning after Yamaha revealed its special Laguna Seca liveries. The two M1s feature 500 images submitted by fans via the team’s website. The...

US MotoGP: Valentino Rossi plays down podium hopes

23 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi has played down hopes that he can claim a rostrum finish in this weekend’s American MotoGP race at Laguna Seca. Rossi arrived in California in bullish mood after his remarkable...

US MotoGP: ‘Big opportunity’ for Roger Lee Hayden

23 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

Home favourite Nicky Hayden reckons younger brother Roger Lee has a big opportunity to put himself in the shop window having landed a chance to ride injured Randy de Puniet’s LCR Honda in the American...

US MotoGP: Nicky Hayden shrugs off translation blunder

23 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

Nicky Hayden has shrugged off reports that wrongly claimed he was heavily critical of Casey Stoner’s departure from Ducati to Honda for 2011. An article that appeared in leading daily sports newspaper...

US MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa aims for landmark win

23 July 2010 by Matthew Birt

Dani Pedrosa is aiming to break two personal records in this weekend’s American MotoGP race at Laguna Seca on Sunday. Pedrosa has never won back-to-back races in the premier class but arrives in...