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2010 BSB rules debate: Philip Neil

21 August 2009 by Gary Pinchin

2010 BSB rules debate: Philip Neil

The big debate on the future of the BSB technical regulations is on. BSB Race Director Stuart Higgs has stated his opinion. Now MCN opens the debate to the team bosses. BSB ran FIM regs in 2007, went...

Meeting Guy Martin at the Ulster GP

20 August 2009 by clive vickers

Meeting Guy Martin at the Ulster GP

guy martin and me at ulster gp with a little piss take t-shirt

Northern Irish racers head to Assen

20 August 2009 by Andy Downes

Northern Irish racers head to Assen

Ulsterman Jeremy McWilliams’ Superbike Academy team will field two of Northern Irelands’ hottest young racing talents at next weeks Assen round of the IDM German Supersport championship. Glenn Irwin,...

Hector Barbera’s Ducati MotoGP deal confirmed

20 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Hector Barbera’s Ducati MotoGP deal confirmed

Jorge ‘Aspar’ Martinez has confirmed Hector Barbera will spearhead his first assault on the MotoGP world championship in 2010. Following Alvaro Bautista’s move to Suzuki’s factory MotoGP squad,...

Aleix Espargaro gets shock Ducati MotoGP chance

20 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Aleix Espargaro gets shock Ducati MotoGP chance

Aleix Espargaro has been thrust into the limelight after the Spaniard landed a shock slot in the Pramac Ducati squad for the Indianapolis and Misano races. The 20-year-old, who had no ride in 2009,...

JT spotted in his Alfa

19 August 2009 by barry coker

On monday the 17th in the afternoon driving along the A610 heading out of Nottingham towards j 26 of the M1 around 5 PM , I looked to my right side and saw a red ALFA ROMEO with the reg 52 JT coming along side when it was level with me I realised it was our own JAMES TOSLAND, I thought he was quick to get from sundays race at BRUNO back home and hanging in NOTTINGHAM.

Cal Crutchlow closing in on Moto2 switch

19 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Cal Crutchlow closing in on Moto2 switch

Cal Crutchlow is closing in on a deal to move to the new Moto2 600cc world championship next season, MCN can exclusively reveal. Crutchlow held lengthy discussions with Fausto Gresini during last...

LCR Honda hopeful of retaining Randy de Puniet

19 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

LCR Honda hopeful of retaining Randy de Puniet

LCR Honda boss Lucio Cecchinello has told MCN he is confident Randy de Puniet will sign a new deal for 2010. British GP podium finisher de Puniet is locked in talks with LCR Honda and Tech 3 Yamaha...

Loris Capirossi to sign new Suzuki deal in Indianapolis

19 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Loris Capirossi to sign new Suzuki deal in Indianapolis

Loris Capirossi will partner rookie Alvaro Bautista in Suzuki’s factory MotoGP squad next season. MCN understands the Japanese factory will make an official announcement on the veteran Italian’s...

AMA Superbike: Hodgson has 2010 BSB offers but aims to stay Stateside

19 August 2009 by Henny Ray Abrams

AMA Superbike: Hodgson has 2010 BSB offers but aims to stay Stateside

Neil Hodgson is among the riders hoping to stay in superbike racing next year, whether it’s in America or back in BSB – though he admits he hasn’t had a showcase season with the Corona Extra...

AMA Superbike: Hodgson's ride on the wild side

19 August 2009 by Henny Ray Abrams

AMA Superbike: Hodgson's ride on the wild side

Soon after Corona Extra Honda’s Neil Hodgson crossed the finish line to finish eighth in Sunday’s AMA Superbike race at Virginia International Raceway,  he was speeding through a grass field at 165...

GT Racing 4th at Snetterton 3hr to strengthen 3rd in first season with one round to go!

19 August 2009 by Crasher_666

GT Racing 4th at Snetterton 3hr to strengthen 3rd in first season with one round to go!

Round 6 of the 2009 Junior 1000 TAG Endurance season returned to Snetterton in Norfolk, the scene of GT Racings best result of the year, when they achieved 2nd place at round 2 back in April.

Michael Neeves 2007 Yamaha R1 long termer

19 August 2009 by Michael Neeves

Michael Neeves 2007 Yamaha R1 long termer

The Grand Prix layout of Brands Hatch is simply magical. It turns the Kent track from a giant roundabout in its Indy form, into one of the best tracks in the world. This is one round of the MRO...

MSVR issue Brands injury update

19 August 2009 by Gary Pinchin

MSVR issue Brands injury update

Several riders were involved in separate accidents over the MCE Insurance British Superbike round at Brands Hatch on Augst 7-9. David Johnson (Superbike #68) Chris Martin (Supersport #26) and Dan...

2010 BSB rules - the debate starts here

19 August 2009 by Gary Pinchin

2010 BSB rules - the debate starts here

It’s the time of the year when people start talking bout the following year’s prospects. The MotoGP and WSB silly season is in full flow, BSB’s traditionally starts a little later. But while there’s...

Martin to stay at Hydrex?

19 August 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Martin to stay at Hydrex?

The rumour mill has been in full swing regarding the rider movements on the road racing front. Top of those rumours has been the future of Guy Martin who finally clinched his first major...

Lougher to retire? No way!

19 August 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Lougher to retire? No way!

Two fourth places in the Supersport races on the Balckhorse Finance Yamaha  during Saturday’s Ulster Grand Prix went a long way to shut up the armchair critics who reckon Ian Lougher should quit...

Donald at Ulster GP but still sidelined

19 August 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Donald at Ulster GP but still sidelined

Aussie star Cameron Donald was at the Ulster Grand Prix but had to watch from the sidelines – his shoulder injuries sustained at the TT still not healed enough to allow him to race. The Relentless by...

Blog: Epic Ulster Grand Prix

19 August 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Blog: Epic Ulster Grand Prix

What an epic Ulster Grand Prix. I’m just so glad I was able to get there on Saturday to witness what turned out to be a day packed with thrilling races. I was gutted to have missed out on being able...

Guintoli back in action on Worx Suzuki

19 August 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Guintoli back in action on Worx Suzuki

Sylvain Guintoli will race the Worx Suzuki at Cadwell Park on August 31 – his first meeting since the Donington Park accident on May 25 that left him with a badly smashed lower right leg.  Guintoli...

UGP meeting the riders....

18 August 2009 by AnDyMcKiNsTrY

UGP meeting the riders....

When i was at the UGP i got the chance to meet some of my favourite riders. Some pics of me with them: All the Dunlops, (Micheal,William and Sam)Stuart Easton,Conor Cummins,Keith Amor,Cameron...

Ducati offer Jorge Lorenzo £13m bumper pay deal

18 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Ducati offer Jorge Lorenzo £13m bumper pay deal

Ducati has made Jorge Lorenzo a lucrative multi-million pound offer to quit Yamaha. Desperate to sign a top rider while the future of Casey Stoner remains the subject of intense speculation, Marlboro...

No third factory Honda for Jorge Lorenzo

18 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

No third factory Honda for Jorge Lorenzo

Honda has rubbished the prospect of expanding its factory MotoGP line-up to three bikes in 2010 to prise Jorge Lorenzo away from rivals Yamaha. New HRC President Tetsuo Suzuki confirmed that Honda...

Jorge Lorenzo dominates Brno MotoGP test

18 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo dominates Brno MotoGP test

A new electronics package on his factory Yamaha YZR-M1 helped Jorge Lorenzo dominate the Brno MotoGP test yesterday. Shrugging off the bitter disappointment of crashing out of the lead in Sunday’s...

Ducati disappointed with Alvaro Bautista’s Suzuki decision

18 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Ducati disappointed with Alvaro Bautista’s Suzuki decision

Ducati boss Livio Suppo has spoken of his disappointment that Alvaro Bautista shunned the chance to ride a GP10 next year. The 24-year-old turned down the chance to ride in the new Aspar Ducati squad...

Mika Kallio opens talks with Tech 3 Yamaha

18 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Mika Kallio opens talks with Tech 3 Yamaha

Mika Kallio has joined the increasing queue of MotoGP talent looking to secure a ride with the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 team in 2010, MCN can reveal. The Finn’s management held talks with Tech 3 boss...

Donnington WSB 2009

17 August 2009 by Dave Lamb

Donnington WSB 2009

Meeting the lovely Oli and World Superbikes Donnington, and got to meet a few more of my favorite riders while i was there 🙂

Meeting JT

17 August 2009 by Sam Williams

Meeting JT

Meeting James Toseland at MOTOGP I was working in the hospitality suite at Donnington park a very long day but was made bareable by getting to see JT a lovely Guy and he made time for everyone in...

Farquhars Ulster Grand Prix

17 August 2009 by suzukimad

. .Phil Wain PR wrote: Farquhar claims Man of the Meeting at Ulster GP Ryan Farquhar’s remarkable 2009 season continued on Saturday when he claimed the Man of the Meeting award at the International Ulster Grand Prix, the final International road race of the season. The KMR Kawasaki rider carried his National form on to the International stage and left the Dundrod venue with two wins, two seconds...

Flew back from Afghanistan for the Donny GP

17 August 2009 by Stitch Ritchie

Flew back from Afghanistan for the Donny GP

I have attached a photo of my two sons, Jordan and Kobey with a cracking mad bunch of Vale fans at Donington – what a day it was.  I was back on R&R from Afghanistan and could not miss the last GP...

Racing results round-up: August 15-16

17 August 2009 by MCN Sports Desk

Racing results round-up: August 15-16

MOTOGP, BRNO, CZECH REPUBLIC, SUNDAY AMA SUPERBIKES, ALTON, VA, SATURDAY-SUNDAY ULSTER GP, DUNDROD, CO ANTRIM, THURSDAY DUNDROD 150, DUNROD, CO ANTRIM, THURSDAY ULSTER GP, DUNDROD, CO ANTRIM, SATURDAY...

Brno MotoGP test: Moto2 test rider breaks foot

17 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Brno MotoGP test: Moto2 test rider breaks foot

Former MotoGP racer David de Gea has suffered a small break in his foot after crashing the new Blusens Honda Moto2 600cc machine in Brno earlier today. The Spaniard had clocked a best time of...

Brno MotoGP test: Mattia Pasini makes Ducati debut

17 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Brno MotoGP test: Mattia Pasini makes Ducati debut

Mattia Pasini has made his debut on the Pramac Ducati GP9 at the Brno MotoGP test session in the Czech Republic this morning. The 24-year-old, who finished runner-up in yesterday’s 250GP, has...

Brno MotoGP test: Honda test Ohlins suspension

17 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Brno MotoGP test: Honda test Ohlins suspension

Dani Pedrosa and Andrea Dovizioso have started to assess Ohlins suspension during today’s at the Brno circuit in the Czech Republic. The factory Honda duo will run back-to-back tests against current...

Brno MotoGP: ‘Stupid’ to rule out Jorge Lorenzo says Valentino Rossi

17 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Brno MotoGP: ‘Stupid’ to rule out Jorge Lorenzo says Valentino Rossi

Reigning MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi said it would be stupid to rule out Jorge Lorenzo from the 2009 MotoGP world championship race. A 102nd victory for the Italian in Brno yesterday after...

Brno MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo concedes title race is over

17 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Brno MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo concedes title race is over

Dejected Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo conceded his 2009 MotoGP title aspirations were all but over after he made another costly mistake in yesterday’s Czech Republic GP in Brno. Desperate to try and keep...