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WSB Qatar: Sykes targets podium

14 March 2009 by Michael Guy

Tom Sykes believes he has the pace to run with his dominant team-mate Ben Spies after an impressive practice and qualifying session in Qatar. The 23 year old will line up on the second row of the grid...

Why no Brands Hatch WSB this year?

13 March 2009 by Steve Edwards

Why is there no Brands Hatch WSB this year? It surely must still be one of the best events in Europe, for racing and atmosphere, and still drawing large crowds, and all the Brits racing this year? Seems crazy to me! We have Donnington, but sorry it’s not the same or as good, (should still have Moto GP) or Moto GP at Brands, why not. Then we get Moto GP to Silverston in 2010, a useless spectator...

Qatar WSS: Crutchlow and Laverty 1-2 on grid

13 March 2009 by Michael Guy

World Supersport men Cal Crutchlow and Eugene Laverty are convinced they can fight for victory in Saturday’s 18 lap race after qualifying first and second on the grid. The two men have been on top...

Qatar WSB: Spies takes second successive pole

13 March 2009 by Liam Marsden

Factory Yamaha rider Ben Spies has taken his second successive pole and smashed another lap record at the Qatar World Superbike round. Spies – who has run at the front in all sessions – posted a lap...

Kapital Moto Racing to contest National Endurance Championship

13 March 2009 by Phill Clarke

New to the Hottrax Motorsport National Endurance grid in 2009 will be Kapital Moto Racing, who will be competing in the ProSuperbike class for fully World Endurance-specification machines. The series will be held over 7 rounds in 2009, each race being up to 6 hours long and involving frequent pit stops for refuelling, tyres, and rider changes. The Twickenham-based team intend to contest the...

John Hopkins to Stiggy Honda rumours persist

13 March 2009 by Michael Guy

Rumours that exiled Kawasaki MotoGP rider John Hopkins could make his debut in WSB this year have resurfaced in Qatar. Hopkins has been linked to the new Stiggy Honda World Superbike team to ride...

WSS Qatar - Crutchlow top in second practice session

13 March 2009 by Samuel Pinney

British rider Cal Crutchlow led the way in the World Supersport practice session today in Qatar. Crutchlow’s fastest lap was a blistering 2’02.442 on his Yamaha YZF R6. Reigning world champion Andrew...

Sofuoglu walks away from big crash

13 March 2009 by Michael Guy

Kenan Sofuoglu was left nursing a battered right elbow after crashing his Hannspree Ten Kate Honda during the opening free practice session this morning. Sofuoglu crashed at the fast turn two and...

Ten Kate Honda back on the pace in Qatar

12 March 2009 by Michael Guy

After a nightmare in Phillip Island, the Ten Kate Honda squad have bounced back to form with all three riders in the top five at the end of first qualifying in Qatar. Britain’s Jonathan Rea leads the...

Qatar WSB: Ben Spies dialled into Qatar circuit

12 March 2009 by Michael Guy

Ben Spies continued to push the pace at the front of WSB by setting provisional pole position during the opening qualifying session at Qatar. The Yamaha World Superbike rider has acquainted himself...

Qatar WSB: Spies Attacks with Provisional Pole

12 March 2009 by Mike Nicks

American threat Ben Spies again pressured his WSB rivals when he claimed provisional pole position on a Yamaha R1 for Saturday’s second round of the series at Qatar. Spies ripped round the desert...

Qatar WSB: Rea fast with more to come

12 March 2009 by Michael Guy

Jonathan Rea showed he will be a serious contender this weekend in Qatar by clocking the third fastest time during the opening free practice. Rea who struggled with tyre issues two weeks ago in...

Shakey upbeat after Free Practice

12 March 2009 by Michael Guy

Shane Byrne made a promising start to round two of the World Superbike Championship at Qatar by topping the time sheets at the start of the session. The British rider who crashed twice and scored no...

Qatar WSB: Track knowledge no problem for Spies

12 March 2009 by Michael Guy

American Ben Spies stunned the WSB paddock during the opening free practice session in Qatar this morning by positing the second fastest time of the hour long session. Despite no previous track...

Laverty: “It feels slow compared to a 250”

12 March 2009 by Michael Guy

Parkalgar Honda man Eugene Laverty revealed that his Supersport machine feels slow in terms of corner speed compared to the Aprilia he rode in 250GP’s last year. Whilst his Honda CBR600RR may have...

Qatar WSB: Neukirchner, Spies and Rea Set Pace

12 March 2009 by Mike Nicks

Germany’s Max Neukirchner, buoyed by his second-place ranking in the World Superbike Championship, gunned his Alstare Suzuki round the Losail circuit in 2m 0.486s to lead the first free practice...

Qatar WSB: Crutchlow fast but still learning

12 March 2009 by Michael Guy

Cal Crutchlow made a strong start to the second round of the World Supersport Championship at Qatar by posting the fourth fastest lap time in this morning opening free practice session. The factory...

Hungary Drops out of MotoGP

11 March 2009 by Mike Nicks

As revealed by MCN in February, this year’s MotoGP calendar will be reduced to 17 rounds following the cancellation of the new Hungarian round scheduled for the Balatonring circuit on September...

WSS Qatar: ‘Laverty Can Be Top Brit’

11 March 2009 by Mike Nicks

Ahead of the second round of the World Supersport Championship at Qatar on Saturday, Parkalgar Honda team manager Simon Buckmaster believes that Eugene Laverty represents the best chance for any Irish...

Brit Fans Follow Our Super Seven in Qatar

11 March 2009 by Mike Nicks

Thousands of loyal enthusiasts are expected to tune into Eurosport on Friday and Saturday to follow the adventures of Britain’s Super Seven in the second round of the World Superbike and Supersport...

Shane Byrne Fights Back

11 March 2009 by Mike Nicks

British Superbike champion Shane Byrne approaches Saturday’s second round of the World Superbike Championship in Qatar in a confident mood on his Sterilgarda Ducati despite crashing twice in the...

Biaggi convinced of podium potential

11 March 2009 by Michael Guy

Max Biaggi remains adamant that he can fight for podiums and race wins in 2009. Despite riding the all-new Aprilia RSV4 the Italian showed his and the bikes potential in Australia two weeks ago by...

Bayliss takes step closer to V8 Supercar future

10 March 2009 by Michael Guy

Triple World Superbike Champion Troy Bayliss will get his first official test in a V8 Supercar tomorrow (Wednesday). Bayliss’ decision to test is the clearest indication yet of his plan to race in the...

Racing results round-up: March 7-8

09 March 2009 by MCN Sports Desk

ROAD RACING AMA SUPERBIKE, DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY, DAYTONA BEACH, FL, FRIDAY 1 Ben Bostrom, USA (Yam) 2:42:06.677 2 Josh Herrin, USA (Yam) 3 Jason DiSalvo, USA (Suz) 4 Jamie Hacking, USA...

Dani Pedrosa cagey on first race fitness battle

08 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa has refused to give a clear indication of whether he will be fit to compete in the first MotoGP race of 2009 in Qatar next month. The Spaniard was discharged from a...

BBC SPORT confirm five year NW 200 TV deal

06 March 2009 by Michael Guy

BBC Sport Northern Ireland has signed a new five year deal to broadcast the North-West 200. The deal will provide fans with coverage throughout the week-long event across BBC TV, radio and online.

First BSB test battered by high winds

06 March 2009 by Michael Guy

The first major BSB test of 2009 was battered by high winds yesterday when the HM Plant Honda, Hydrex Honda and Crescent Suzuki teams took to the Almeria circuit in southern Spain. The difficult...

Positive first test for Walker and Rutter onboard Rob Mac Racing Yamaha

06 March 2009 by Gary Pinchin

While their rivals HM Plant Honda, Hydrex Honda and Crescent Suzuki are being battered by high winds during testing in Spain, Rob Mac Racing’s decision to carry out shakedown trials of their new R1 at...

MCN Exclusive: Marco Melandri agrees to race Hayate in 2009

06 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

Marco Melandri has decided today (Friday) to race a re-branded factory Kawasaki ZX-RR in the 2009 MotoGP world championship, MCN can exclusively reveal. The Italian has decided to continue riding for...

John Hopkins close to Kawasaki pay off

06 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

John Hopkins is in the final stages of reaching a settlement with Kawasaki as the American continues his silence on his racing future. The 25-year-old has refused to speak on the shock resurrection of...

Nicky Hayden admits practice reduction worry

06 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

Nicky Hayden has admitted concerns that the big reduction in testing and practice time will hinder his hopes of adapting to Ducati‘s factory GP9 quicker. The American made big progress ahead of his...

Me at Philip Island WSB

06 March 2009 by Mike Guymer

Me at Phillip Island WSB. Nice track but not a patch on Brands for atmosphere. I am an ex TT rider and would love to be able add this to my favorite list of tracks: 1. IOM 2. Spa 3. Donington

Neevsey's blog - Morello MRO Powerbike Championship

06 March 2009 by Michael Neeves

Morello MRO Powerbike Championship – Round 1. In less than 24 hours the 2009 racing season kicks of for me. I can’t believe it’s here already. It seems only yesterday I crossed the finish line at the...

Hodgson finishes second at Daytona Speedway

06 March 2009 by Henry Ray Abrams

Corona Extra Honda’s Neil Hodgson opened his American Superbike season with a strong second place finish on a sunny afternoon at Daytona International Speedway. Riding in the lime and yellow Corona...

Max's Phillip Island crash

06 March 2009 by Jim Cottee

WorldSuperBikes – Phillip Island, Race 2, Lap 14, Siberia corner. Max had to take evasive action in a tight bunch of riders & ended up in the kitty litter on his new Aprilia. Luckily he bounced off...

Danny Webb unveils 2009 125GP squad

05 March 2009 by Matthew Birt

British teenager Danny Webb has unveiled his new 2009 125GP world championship squad at the Assen circuit in Holland. Webb will again ride for the DeGraaf Aprilia team for the second year in...

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