2010

Catalunya MotoGP: Scott Redding retires with crash damage

Catalunya MotoGP: Scott Redding retires with crash damage

Scott Redding blamed damage sustained in a multi-rider first corner pile-up for his early exit from the Catalunya Moto2 race. The British teenager was not one of nine riders to crash in the carnage...

Catalunya MotoGP: Bradley Smith thrilled with second

Catalunya MotoGP: Bradley Smith thrilled with second

Bradley Smith was thrilled with his best result of the 2010 125GP world championship campaign after an epic last lap in Catalunya yesterday. The Oxfordshire rider’s podium hopes looked to have been...

Knockhill BSB: Race 2 abandoned due to bad weather

Knockhill BSB: Race 2 abandoned due to bad weather

The second British Superbike race at Knockhill has been abandoned today due to adverse weather conditions. The race was started but red flagged after MSS Colchester Kawasaki rider Simon Andrews came...

Knockhill BSB: Rutter victorious in race 1

Knockhill BSB: Rutter victorious in race 1

Ridersmotorcycles.com Ducati rider Michael Rutter claimed victory in the first race at today’s Knockhill British Superbike clash. The race was delayed by two red flags – the first due to the heavy...

Catalunya MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo strolls to easy win

Catalunya MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo strolls to easy win

Jorge Lorenzo continued his relentless march towards a maiden MotoGP world title in 2010 after another crushing victory at the Catalunya circuit in Spain today. The Fiat Yamaha rider was left to...

Catalunya MotoGP: Yuki Takahashi wins action-packed Moto2 race

Catalunya MotoGP: Yuki Takahashi wins action-packed Moto2 race

Yuki Takahashi won an eventful Catalunya Moto2 race this afternoon to claim a first win for the French-based Tech 3 Racing squad. The former Scot Honda MotoGP rider had never claimed a Moto2 podium in...

Catalunya MotoGP: Bradley Smith claims dramatic second

Catalunya MotoGP: Bradley Smith claims dramatic second

Bradley Smith produced a stunning last lap to claim his second podium finish in the last three races of 2010 after a thrilling climax to the Catalunya 125GP in Spain. The British teenager, who had...

Catalunya MotoGP: Alex de Angelis back in MotoGP

Catalunya MotoGP: Alex de Angelis back in MotoGP

Alex de Angelis will get a chance to resurrect his MotoGP career having been confirmed as Hiroshi Aoyama’s injury replacement in the Interwetten Honda squad. Japanese rider Aoyama is currently...

Knockhill BSB: Brookes on pole despite engine failure

Knockhill BSB: Brookes on pole despite engine failure

Josh Brookes grabbed pole position in today’s final qualifying session at Knockhill going into Sunday’s sixth round of the MCE British Superbike championship. Brookes suffered an engine failure in...

Catalunya MotoGP: Ben Spies upset with Aleix Espargaro

Catalunya MotoGP: Ben Spies upset with Aleix Espargaro

Monster Yamaha Tech 3 rider Ben Spies hit out at fellow MotoGP rookie Aleix Espargaro after a thrilling climax to qualifying at a scorching hot Catalunya today. The Texan was infuriated with the...

Catalunya MotoGP: Nicky Hayden continues to struggle

Catalunya MotoGP: Nicky Hayden continues to struggle

Nicky Hayden’s troubled Catalunya MotoGP weekend continued this afternoon after the American slumped to his worst qualifying performance of the season. The Kentucky rider was only able to clock a best...

Catalunya MotoGP: Casey Stoner renews attack on slower riders

Catalunya MotoGP: Casey Stoner renews attack on slower riders

Casey Stoner has launched another scathing attack on his MotoGP rivals after this afternoon’s qualifying session at the Catalunya circuit in Spain. The Australian’s frustration boiled over again today...

Catalunya MotoGP: Randy de Puniet plays down podium hopes

Catalunya MotoGP: Randy de Puniet plays down podium hopes

Randy de Puniet reckons he’s only get a slender chance of causing an upset in tomorrow’s Catalunya MotoGP race as he targets a first podium finish of 2010. The former factory Kawasaki rider is...

Catalunya MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo predicts gruelling race

Catalunya MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo predicts gruelling race

Jorge Lorenzo reckons he will have to dig deep to register his third successive MotoGP victory of 2010 on home soil at the Catalunya track tomorrow. The home crowd favourite claimed his third straight...

Knockhill BSB: Brookes on pole

Knockhill BSB: Brookes on pole

HM Plant Honda rider Josh Brookes claimed pole today in the roll for pole session ahead of tomorrow’s Knockhill BSB clash. Brookes’ team mate Ryuichi Kiyonari finished second on the time sheets,...

Catalunya MotoGP: Iannone on pole, Redding 12th

Catalunya MotoGP: Iannone on pole, Redding 12th

Fimmco Speed Up rider Andrea Iannone topped the timesheets to claim pole position for tomorrow’s Moto2 clash in Catalunya.  Tech 3 Racing rider Yuki Takahashi will start from second on the grid, with...

Catalunya MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo takes third successive pole

Catalunya MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo takes third successive pole

Jorge Lorenzo stormed to his third successive pole position at the end of a thrilling MotoGP qualifying session at a scorching hot Catalunya circuit this afternoon. The Spaniard, who is aiming for a...

Knockhill BSB: Laverty tops Friday practice

Knockhill BSB: Laverty tops Friday practice

Michael Laverty topped Friday afternoon’s free practice at Knokchill today in preparation for the sixth round of the MCE British Superbike Champiomnship at Knockhill on Sunday. The Relentless Suzuki...

Catalunya MotoGP: Bradley Smith third in 125GP qualifying

Catalunya MotoGP: Bradley Smith third in 125GP qualifying

Bradley Smith bounced back superbly from a heavy practice crash to claim his fourth successive front row start in Catalunya today. The Aspar Aprilia rider ended a 125GP qualifying session run in...

Cadwell Park

Cadwell Park

Myself and Colin from MCE at a Very Very Hot Cadwell Park had a fab weekend 🙂

Chris 'Stalker' Walker

Chris 'Stalker' Walker

This picture says it all 🙂 A very happy Chris Stalker Walker after getting 5th Place in Race 2 Mallory Park angel25

James Ellison at Mallory Park

James Ellison at Mallory Park

Just goes to show how much effort James Ellison put into the race at Mallory Park i took this picture on the slow doen lap and well they picture tells it all really 🙂

Catalunya MotoGP: Nicky Hayden struggles for grip

Catalunya MotoGP: Nicky Hayden struggles for grip

Baking hot conditions and a lack of rear grip left Nicky Hayden languishing down in eighth place on the timesheets at the end of first practice for this weekend’s Catalunya MotoGP race in Spain. ...

Catalunya MotoGP: Fifth place for fast learner Ben Spies

Catalunya MotoGP: Fifth place for fast learner Ben Spies

American Ben Spies made a mockery of his inexperience of the technical Catalunya circuit this afternoon to clock the fifth quickest time on his first ever appearance at the Spanish venue. Spies...

Catalunya MotoGP: Arm pump no concern for Casey Stoner

Catalunya MotoGP: Arm pump no concern for Casey Stoner

Casey Stoner was relieved to end opening practice for the Catalunya MotoGP today without a return of the arm pump issues that dogged him at Silverstone and Assen last month. The 2007 world champion...

Catalunya MotoGP: Casey Stoner slams Loris Capirossi

Catalunya MotoGP: Casey Stoner slams Loris Capirossi

Casey Stoner blasted former factory Ducati team-mate Loris Capirossi after an incident during opening MotoGP practice in Catalunya this afternoon. The Aussie was on a fast lap on his factory Ducati...

Catalunya MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo happy with early speed

Catalunya MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo happy with early speed

MotoGP world championship leader Jorge Lorenzo was satisfied with his early speed after topping the timesheets in Catalunya today. The 23-year-old clocked a best time of 1.43.259 to make the perfect...

Shakey injury update, Picture Exclusive

Shakey injury update, Picture Exclusive

Shane Byrne faces a race against time to be fit for the ninth round of the World Superbike Championship at Brno next weekend. Click here to see the uncensored picture Byrne suffered a deep cut in...

Cameron Donald at Knockhill

Cameron Donald at Knockhill

Cameron Donald, fresh from his Isle of Man TT Superbike podium on the Relentless by TAS Suzuki in June, will make a welcome return to the British Superbike paddock this weekend  riding in the National...

Catalunya MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo fastest on home soil

Catalunya MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo fastest on home soil

Jorge Lorenzo’s charge towards his first MotoGP world title continued this afternoon at a sun-drenched Catalunya circuit in Spain. The overwhelming favourite for the 2010 world title claimed top spot...

Catalunya MotoGP: Bradley Smith second in 125GP opener

Catalunya MotoGP: Bradley Smith second in 125GP opener

Bradley Smith ended an opening 125GP practice run in baking hot conditions at the Catalunya circuit in Spain today with the second fastest time. The British rider was once again the only rider to haul...

Move over Ryan!

Move over Ryan!

Luke Agnew getting into his first NW200

Catalunya MotoGP: Ben Spies waiting for future decision

Catalunya MotoGP: Ben Spies waiting for future decision

Ben Spies says he can do nothing but wait to see whether he will move to Yamaha’s factory MotoGP squad in 2011. The Texan will be the automatic choice to partner Jorge Lorenzo next season with...

Catalunya MotoGP: Casey Stoner undaunted by Honda talk

Catalunya MotoGP: Casey Stoner undaunted by Honda talk

Casey Stoner insists he won’t let constant speculation about his future distract him from trying to regain his winning touch with Ducati in MotoGP. The Australian looks certain to quit Ducati at the...

Catalunya MotoGP: Nicky Hayden hoping to mount stronger challenge

Catalunya MotoGP: Nicky Hayden hoping to mount stronger challenge

Nicky Hayden might have dragged himself closer to contending for a podium on a regular basis in 2010 but the American is still searching for a big improvement. Four fourth places in the opening six...

Catalunya MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo aims to continue golden run

Catalunya MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo aims to continue golden run

Jorge Lorenzo is confident he can continue his fantastic form in 2010 as he chases a fifth win in seven races during this weekend’s Catalunya MotoGP clash near Barcelona. Lorenzo has yet to finish...