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Rutter: One BSB season. Five different bikes

02 October 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Michael Rutter finally achieved something few of his rivals would never wish to contemplate – riding every make of machine in one season of BSB. Rutter pulled the dustsheets off the Ducati he rode all...

Harley XR1200 series ready to rumble

02 October 2009 by Gary Pinchin

The much talked-about Harley-Davidson XR1200 series will thunder into life at BSB meetings next year. After almost a year of development with Harris Performance, registrations have opened for next...

Guintoli getting back up to speed

02 October 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Sylvain Guintoli continued to rebuild his confidence in his comeback from injury with seventh and eighth places on the Worx Suzuki at Silverstone. He said: “At Croft it was difficult to find the...

BSB: Richards happy with Silverstone return

02 October 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Glen Richards made his comeback to BSB at Silverstone last weekend, just three months after suffering a broken femur at Knockhill. The Aussie qualified 12th, 1.6s off Leon Camier’s blistering pole...

Linfoot gets wild card WSS rides

02 October 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Dan Linfoot will race the Node4 Yamaha R6 at Magny Cours this weekend and again at Portimao on October 25. And between the two he’s ride the team’s superbike in the BSB round at Oulton Park on October 11. Linfoot started the season well on the supersport bike – taking three podiums on four races but has since been hindered by injuries. With the championship out of the window – the team blooded him...

Rea and Haslam lead the way at Magny Cours

02 October 2009 by Michael Guy

Jonathan Rea kicked off his Magny Cours race weekend in style by topping the time sheets in the opening free practice session. Onboard the Ten Kate Honda, Rea was the only man to dip under the 1m40s...

Estoril MotoGP: Bradley Smith suffers big practice crash

02 October 2009 by Matthew Birt

Bradley Smith suffered a massive high-side crash during opening 125GP practice in Estoril today. The British teenager had slipped down the rankings to tenth having earlier held third spot when he...

Estoril MotoGP: Rossi and Lorenzo to race in special livery

02 October 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo will sport a special one-off livery on their factory Yamaha YZR-M1 bikes in Estoril this weekend. The livery is designed by Centro Stile Fiat and Aldo Drudi to...

Westmorland wins Silverstone BSS

02 October 2009 by Gary Pinchin

James Westmoreland stormed to a convincing win at Silverstone on his 675 Triumph. He got a good start and exited Copse in second and made his move on Lee Johnston towards the end of lap one. Billy...

Valentino Rossi issues warning to Ben Spies

02 October 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi believes Ben Spies can make a big impact in MotoGP in 2010 but warned the American star his hugely anticipated switch from World Superbikes will not be easy. Spies will quit World...

Colin Edwards deserves 2010 deal, says Tech 3 boss

02 October 2009 by Matthew Birt

Colin Edwards thoroughly deserved his chance to stay in MotoGP in 2010. That’s the view of Tech 3 Yamaha boss Herve Poncharal after the Frenchman confirmed yesterday (Thursday) in Estoril that he will...

Bradley Smith to sacrifice 2010 Moto2 ambitions?

02 October 2009 by Matthew Birt

Bradley Smith could be willing to sacrifice his Moto2 aspirations to ensure he remains with the influential Aspar squad in 2010. The Oxfordshire rider, who has won two races in a brilliant...

Seeley to race superbike Suzuki at Oulton

01 October 2009 by Gary Pinchin

After his brilliant debut at Silverstone on the Relentless by TAS Suzuki ‘Evo’ GSX-R1000, Alastair Seeley will get to ride one of the team’s fully-tuned superbikes in the final MCE BSB round...

Haga wants repeat of 2007 Magny Cours double

01 October 2009 by Michael Guy

World Superbike championship leader Noriyuki Haga will be going all out to replicate his stunning 2007 double win at the French track this weekend at Magny Cours. Haga currently leads friend and rival Ben Spies by three points after a stunning performance at Imola last weekend where he secured a win and second place. Over the last five years Haga has enjoyed unprecedented success at the French...

Ben Spies admits MotoGP switch decision was ‘difficult’

01 October 2009 by Matthew Birt

Ben Spies has admitted his decision to quit World Superbikes and move to MotoGP was a ‘difficult’ one. Tech 3 Yamaha delighted to capture Ben Spies The 25-year-old Texan has agreed to join...

Tech 3 Yamaha boss praises James Toseland

01 October 2009 by Matthew Birt

Tech 3 Yamaha boss Herve Poncharal has praised the efforts of James Toseland after it was confirmed in Estoril today that the British rider will be replaced by Ben Spies in 2010. Toseland will move...

Tech 3 Yamaha delighted to capture Ben Spies for 2010

01 October 2009 by Matthew Birt

Monster Tech 3 Yamaha team boss Herve Poncharal has spoken of his delight at the signing of Ben Spies for 2010. Spies will make Tech 3 the Texan 2 team as he joins compatriot Colin Edwards on board a...

Toseland and Crutchlow to WSB

01 October 2009 by Marc Potter

Yamaha has officially confirmed that James Toseland and Cal Crutchlow will form an all-British Yamaha WSB front for 2010, as exclusively revealed by MCN. Cal moves up from the World Supersport...

Spies “It will be a good last four races”

01 October 2009 by Michael Guy

Ben Spies remains confident he can win the World Superbike Championship at his first attempt and believes the next two rounds at Magny Cours and Portimao will suit his Yamaha perfectly. Last weekend...

Mika Kallio signs new Ducati deal

30 September 2009 by Matthew Birt

Finn Mika Kallio has penned a new deal with the Pramac Ducati squad for the 2010 MotoGP world championship. The 12-times GP winner has done enough to impress Ducati bosses having claimed a best...

Aprilia: “Camier has been talking to us since the start of the year”

30 September 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Aprilia revealed today that Leon Camier approached the Italian factory about a possible WSB factory ride at the start of this season. In one of racing’s best kept secrets, Camier will now race the...

James Toseland poised to unveil 2010 plans

30 September 2009 by Matthew Birt

James Toseland’s departure from the Tech 3 Yamaha MotoGP team will be confirmed tomorrow (Thursday). And MCN understands the 28-year-old will complete a straight job swap with Ben Spies with the...

‘C’mon chaps, play fair’

30 September 2009

Maybe FIM President Vito Ippolito was watching the Silverstone British Supersport scrap at the weekend when Billy McConnell tagged Steve Plater at the height of their battle for second place. Or more...

Camier to race Aprilia at Magny Cours WSB

30 September 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Newly-crowned BSB champion Leon Camier is aiming to race the factory Aprilia at this weekend’s WSB Magny Cours round, replacing the injured Shinya Nakano. MCN understands that Camier and Aprilia...

Nice View at the Ulster Grand Prix

29 September 2009 by jamierob

No time for Conor Cummins, Guy Martin or Gary Johnson to enjoy the view over Belfast as they round the Hairpin at this years “Race of the year” the Ulster Grand Prix.

Estoril MotoGP: Casey Stoner looking forward to return

29 September 2009 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner has spoken of his excitement at the prospect of returning to MotoGP action in this weekend’s Portuguese GP in Estoril. As was first reported by MCN yesterday (Monday), the Aussie will be...

Racing results round-up: September 26-27

28 September 2009 by MCN Sports Desk

WORLD SUPERBIKES, IMOLA, ITALY, SUNDAY BRITISH SUPERBIKES, SILVESTONE, NORTHANTS, SUNDAY BRANDS HATCH, KENT, SATURDAY-SUNDAY PEMBREY, CARMARTHENSHIRE, SATURDAY-SUNDAY BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP TRIAL,...

Casey Stoner to ride in Estoril

28 September 2009 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner will be back in action at this weekend’s Estoril MotoGP clash in Portugal, MCN can reveal. Ducati boss Livio Suppo has confirmed that the 23-year-old will end his self-imposed exile...

Estoril MotoGP: Valentino Rossi taking nothing for granted

28 September 2009 by Matthew Birt

Reigning MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi insists he will be taking nothing for granted as he aims to take a giant stride towards his seventh world title in Portugal this weekend. Rossi leads a...

Estoril MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo looking to keep title hopes alive

28 September 2009 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo reckons his main target in this weekend’s Portuguese MotoGP clash will be ensuring he keeps his world title hopes alive. The Spaniard returns to the scene of his stunning maiden MotoGP...

Silverstone BSB: Ellison takes race two win

27 September 2009 by Liam Marsden

James Ellison concluded a successful day for Airwaves Yamaha after winning the second superbike race at Silverstone. Team-mate and newly crowned British champion Leon Camier finished second after a...

Silverstone BSS: Westmoreland takes race win, Plater moved to second

27 September 2009 by Liam Marsden

Triumph rider James Westmoreland took an easy win in the supersport race at Silverstone. Current championship leader Steve Plater looked odds on for second palce after a fierce battle with MAP Yamaha...

Imola WSB: Fabrizio takes race two win

27 September 2009 by Liam Marsden

Italian Michel Fabrizio has won the second WSB race in Imola ahead of team-mate and new championship leader Noriyuki Haga. Noriyuki Haga took to the lead early on in the race, ahead of Fabrizio and...

Imola WSS: Laverty closes to within two points of Crutchlow in Imola thriller

27 September 2009 by Michael Guy

Cal Crutchlow saw his once commanding championship lead get slashed to just two points in a two part aggregate race at Imola. Despite being the fastest man on track, Crutchlow suffered a false neutral...

Silverstone BSB: Camier crowned champion and takes race one win

27 September 2009 by Liam Marsden

Airwaves Yamaha rider Leon Camier has been crowned the 2009 BSB champion after finishing first, ahead of team-mate James Ellison in the first superbike race at Silverstone. Ellison got the holeshot...

Imola WSB: Haga wins race one

27 September 2009 by Liam Marsden

Xerox Ducati rider Noriyuki Haga took his first ever race win at Imola in the first World Superbike race of the day ahead of Italian Max Biaggi. Italian Biaggi led the race from the start and set a...

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