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Marco Melandri disappointed at Kawasaki exit

05 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Marco Melandri disappointed at Kawasaki exit

Marco Melandri has told MCN of his disappointment that Kawasaki will quit MotoGP at the end of the 2009 season. Having withdrawn its official factory team back in January because of the global...

Ducati ponder Ben Spies swoop

05 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Ducati ponder Ben Spies swoop

Ducati has joined the race to sign in-demand World Superbike sensation Ben Spies. The Texan has become the most sought after rider for 2010 with a series of dazzling WSB performances that have made...

The world according to Colin Edwards

05 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

The world according to Colin Edwards

Colin Edwards is not only famous for being one of the fastest riders on the planet, he’s also renowned for being something of a quote machine. Never one to shy away from giving his forthright opinion,...

Honda's update on Nick Crowe and Mark Cox

05 August 2009 by robcop5

Honda's update on Nick Crowe and Mark Cox

Following Nick Crowe and Mark Cox’s accident during the second TT sidecar race in June, HM Plant Honda is pleased to issue an update on behalf of Nick and Mark and their families regarding the boys’...

Brands BSB classic entry grows

04 August 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Brands BSB classic entry grows

It seems like there’s no limit to the amount of classic bikes and legendary riders lining up for the Brands BSB triple header festival this weekend. The entry list almost reads like a 1970s race...

Randy de Puniet breaks left ankle

04 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Randy de Puniet breaks left ankle

British MotoGP podium finisher Randy de Puniet is facing a desperate battle to be fit for the next race in Brno after he fractured his left ankle in a motocross accident last weekend. The LCR Honda...

Silverstone/TT date clash: Thinking positive

04 August 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Silverstone/TT date clash: Thinking positive

TT boss Paul Phillips aims to turn any negativity about the date clash between  the Silverstone MotoGP race in June 6 with the Superbike race that opens the TT festival on June 5 into a massive...

Node 4 back Kirkham and Linfoot Yamahas

04 August 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Node 4 back Kirkham and Linfoot Yamahas

The Rob Mac Racing Yamahas of BSB rider Jon Kirkham and Dan Linfoot in BSS have been re-branded and will run in orange livery thanks to a new title sponsorship from Node 4, a computer hosting company...

GT Racing in Pembrey 3hr endurance race action

04 August 2009 by Crasher_666

GT Racing in Pembrey 3hr endurance race action

Pembrey Circuit in South Wales gave GT Racing their second unfamiliar track of the season for Round 5 of the Hottrax Junior 1000 TAG series, with neither rider having seen the circuit before, and...

Pegram and Ducati take Topeka AMA double

04 August 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Larry Pegram scored his first career double win in AMA Superbike at Heartland Park Topeka riding his Ducati 1098R. Pegram dominated both Saturday’s and Sunday’s American Superbike races although a persistent Tommy Hayden on a Rockstar/Makita Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R1000 chased Pegram to the finish on Sunday. Pegram said: “Tommy was all over me, he was an animal. I could hear him back there, I could...

Four more for Farquhar

04 August 2009 by Phil Wain

Four more for Farquhar

Ryan Farquhar’s dominance of the 2009 Irish national road races continued at the Mid Antrim 150 on Saturday with yet another four wins. The KMR Kawasaki took his fourth successive four-timer as he...

Randy de Puniet confirms Tech 3 Yamaha talks

04 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Randy de Puniet confirms Tech 3 Yamaha talks

Randy de Puniet has confirmed to MCN that he is in talks about a ride in the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 squad for 2010. The French rider is one of several contenders vying for a slot in Herve Poncharal’s...

Loris Capirossi still in negotiations with Suzuki

04 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Loris Capirossi still in negotiations with Suzuki

Veteran Italian Loris Capirossi is still locked in talks with Suzuki over a new contract for the 2010 MotoGP campaign. The triple world champion has already told Suzuki management that he wants to...

Ducati poised to renew Mika Kallio contract

04 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Ducati poised to renew Mika Kallio contract

Ducati has confirmed it will extend the contract of impressive rookie Mika Kallio for the 2010 MotoGP campaign. The Finn has claimed four top ten finishes so far in his debut season and he was...

Toni Elias makes Suzuki approach

04 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Toni Elias makes Suzuki approach

Toni Elias has approached Suzuki about a factory GSV-R ride in 2010. The Spaniard met with factory team boss Paul Denning at the recent British MotoGP clash at Donington Park. Elias, who has...

Valentino Rossi expects strong Honda finish

04 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi expects strong Honda finish

Valentino Rossi believes that Dani Pedrosa and Andrea Dovizioso will be strong challengers for victories in the final part of the 2009 MotoGP world championship. Having gone over a year without a...

Mat Mladin to call it quits

03 August 2009 by Henny Ray Abrams

Mat Mladin to call it quits

Mat Mladin, the greatest rider in the history of AMA Superbike racing is calling it a career after this season. Six-time AMA Superbike Champion Mat Mladin has decided to retire and move his young...

Racing results round-up: August 1-2

03 August 2009 by MCN Sports Desk

AMA ROAD RACES, TOPEKA, KS, SATURDAY-SUNDAY BALLYMENA, MID ANTRIM, SATURDAY ANGLESEY, NORTH WALES, SATURDAY-SUNDAY CADWELL PARK, LINCS, SATURDAY-SUNDAY JURBY, ISLE OF MAN, SUNDAY. PEMBREY, CARMARTHENSHIRE, SATURDAY-SUNDAY KNOCKHILL, FIFE, SATURDAY-SUNDAY ELVINGTON, YORK, SUNDAY WORLD MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP, LOMMEL, BELGIUM, SUNDAY WORLD SPEEDWAY GO, DAUGAVPILS, LATVIA, SATURDAY BRITISH TRAILS...

Stoner crashing at Melbourne

02 August 2009 by A winstanley

Stoner crashing at Melbourne

Casey Stoner crashing at the Melbourne Loop during Saturday practice.

Rossi & Me

01 August 2009 by Susan Horsfall

Rossi & Me

Meeting the Greatest Of All Time – Rossi at Donington last weekend.

Sykes wants to stay despite being overshadowed by Spies

31 July 2009 by Michael Guy

Sykes wants to stay despite being overshadowed by Spies

Britain’s Tom Sykes remains determined to keep his ride in the factory Yamaha World Superbike team in 2010, but knows he faces stiff competition for the coveted ride. Sykes currently sits seventh in...

Burns riding for Jentin

31 July 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Burns riding for Jentin

Chris Burns teams up with Jentin Yamaha to make return to BSB at Brands Hatch on August 7-9. Burns was sideline from the series when his STP MV Agusta deal floundered. He’s since been racing in the...

Corser believes a BMW podium is possible this season

31 July 2009 by Michael Guy

Corser believes a BMW podium is possible this season

Following BMW’s impressive turnaround and strong results at the last round of the World Superbike Championship at Brno, Troy Corser believes that the team have the potential to secure a podium finish...

Ten Kate Honda to run two, not three Superbike riders in 2010

31 July 2009 by Michael Guy

Ten Kate Honda to run two, not three Superbike riders in 2010

Ten Kate Honda have revealed that they are likely to run two Superbike riders in 2010 instead of three in 2009. The Dutch squad expanded their highly successful team in 2009 to three riders with WSB...

McGuinness to race in Barbon Hillclimb

31 July 2009 by Gary Pinchin

McGuinness to race in Barbon Hillclimb

Ever wondered what a TT racing legend like John McGuinness does in his spare? Well he rides motorcycles of course. It’s well documented that McGuinness is a big speedway fan and bought an ex-Jason...

Farquhar takes four wins at Faugheen

31 July 2009 by Phil Wain

Farquhar takes four wins at Faugheen

It seems like there’s no stopping Ryan Farquhar in the Irish national road races. For the third meeting in a row, the Dungannon man  racked up four wins in a day – this time at the Faugheen 50 Road...

Duke search for missing Joey Dunlop footage

31 July 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Duke search for missing Joey Dunlop footage

Plans are underway to for a DVD to celebrate Joey Dunlop’s incredible tally of 26 TT race wins. The DVD is being produced by Manx firm Duke who have searched extensive archives of TT footage to...

BJ Toal's Centurion Honda ride

31 July 2009 by Gary Pinchin

BJ Toal's Centurion Honda ride

Former Yamaha R6 Cup champion BJ Toal has joined Centurion Honda for the rest of the 2009 British Supersport season. Toal replaces Tom Grant as the team’s second rider alongside Dan Cooper who is...

Fogarty at Uster Grand Prix

31 July 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Fogarty at Uster Grand Prix

Carl Fogarty is set to make a return to the Ulster Grand Prix on Friday, August 14 and on race day, Saturday, August 15 2009. Fogarty might have won four WSB title but he was also the king of the...

Checa adamant he wants to remain in WSB in 2010

30 July 2009 by Michael Guy

Checa adamant he wants to remain in WSB in 2010

On form Ten Kate Honda rider Carlos Checa has revealed he wants to race for at least two more years, but will quit WSB if he is unable to find a competitive ride in 2010. The Spanish veteran showed...

Road racing’s biggest and fastest jumps caught on camera

30 July 2009 by Laura Kennerley

Road racing’s biggest and fastest jumps caught on camera

This is Irish road racer Ryan Farquhar landing at 150mph on his Kawasaki ZX-10R from a 40ft long jump over Hanlon’s Leap on his way to four race wins at the awe-inspiring Kells road race in...

Xaus targets Nurburgring return after sucessful surgery

30 July 2009 by Michael Guy

Xaus targets Nurburgring return after sucessful surgery

Ruben Xaus has revealed that he is already itching to make his return to WSB after undergoing a successful operation on his broken right femur. Xaus crashed spectacularly on the opening lap of race...

Silverstone MotoGP kids prices

29 July 2009 by ameg2808

I’ve just been on the phone trying to order 2010 Silverstone MotoGP tickets and I was told I would have to pay for a 3 year old as he can “walk and make use of the facilities”. My 18 month old however “should be ok to get in free” and “it has’nt been decided yet if they will have to pay for camping”. I couldnt believe my ears so got the wife to ring up and try, but she was told the same. Don’t...

Valentino Rossi eager to ride at Silverstone

29 July 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi eager to ride at Silverstone

Valentino Rossi has told MCN that he is looking forward to trying the high-speed Silverstone circuit when its hosts the British MotoGP in 2010. Despite being a huge fan of Donington Park, the...

No shock Suzuki MotoGP return for John Hopkins

29 July 2009 by Matthew Birt

No shock Suzuki MotoGP return for John Hopkins

John Hopkins will not be making a shock return to the MotoGP world championship with Suzuki. The American was back in the MotoGP paddock earlier this month at the German round on his way to the Brno...

Colin Edwards: ‘I wanted to start British GP on wet tyres’

29 July 2009 by Matthew Birt

Colin Edwards: ‘I wanted to start British GP on wet tyres’

Monster Yamaha Tech 3 rider Colin Edwards has admitted he wanted to start last weekend’s British MotoGP race on rain tyres. The 35-year-old said he felt wets were the best choice having assessed...