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Jorge Lorenzo confident in 2009 title challenge

02 December 2008 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo confident in 2009 title challenge

Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo believes the switch to Bridgestone tyres will allow him to mount a much more serious challenge to win the MotoGP world crown in 2009. Lorenzo had an impressive rookie campaign...

Former olympian Redmond Forms forms endurance team

02 December 2008 by Alfonso Lygo

Former olympian Redmond Forms forms endurance team

Former Olympic 400m runner Derek Redmond has joined forces with Maria Costello to form a new endurance racing team in the UK. The pair will compete in both the two hour Junior and six hour Senior TAG...

How did the Hottrax riders do on the national stage?

02 December 2008 by Alfonso Lygo

How did the Hottrax riders do on the national stage?

Clearly the most important motorcycle championship in the UK is the Hottrax Motorsport Racing Club endurance series, however few of us realise that some of our regular riders are fortunate enough to...

HMRC (Hottrax) Race Officials

02 December 2008 by Alfonso Lygo

HMRC (Hottrax) Race Officials

Officials are; Pete Clifford, Shaun Knox, Caroline Knox, Bob Covey, Fraser Greenroyd, Lindsay Greenroyd, Dave Eyre, Garry Gardiner (microphone), Karen Mabbutt and Dave Mabbutt

UK Endurance Racing - blast from the past

02 December 2008 by Alfonso Lygo

UK Endurance Racing - blast from the past

Dave Railton (Ducks Cross’ Jon’s dad) was kind enough to give me some photocopies of race programmes that I had consciously taken to the tip, along with a full tea chest of documents in a similar vein...

Jim Stock's stolen stock

02 December 2008 by Alfonso Lygo

Jim Stock's stolen stock

Not sure if you guys/girls are aware of this, but Jim from Slingshot Racing was burgled over the weekend (thought to be Saturday 22nd November 2008 @ 0300 in the morning) Jim says – “Yes its true,...

Hottrax Motorsport Racing Club race report

02 December 2008 by Alfonso Lygo

Hottrax Motorsport Racing Club race report

2008 Season Resume by class Overall – despite failing to score at the opening round when Macca ditched the R1 at Anglesey this was the title GBMoto (Mark Smith-Halvorsen/Mick Godfrey/Mike...

Video: Leon Haslam on new teams bike development and testing

01 December 2008 by Michael Guy

Leon Haslam believes that his new Stigy Honda Motorsports squad have the potential to be front runners in next years World Superbike championship. Speaking to MCN, Haslam revealed the progress the team are making and the squads winter testing plans.

Video: Ruben Xaus on new BMW WSB project

01 December 2008 by Michael Guy

MCN caught up with World Superbike start Ruben Xaus on the BMW stand at the NEC Motorcycle Show. The Spaniard flew in to unveil the all new S1000R he’ll be campaigning in next years World Superbike Championship. Xaus has so far completed a two day test at Valencia alongside new team-mate Troy Corser and will get three more days in South Africa from 8th December to further develop the new bike.

Video: Jonathan Rea talks testing

01 December 2008 by Michael Guy

Jonathan Rea has revealed his intentions for the forthcoming top teams World Superbikes test at Kyalami South Africa. MCN caught up with the World Supersport series runner up at the NEC Motorcycle show this week where he spoke about being back on the Superbike and the competition he faces in 2009.

Video: Cal Crutchlow talks World Supersport future

01 December 2008 by Michael Guy

Cal Crutchlow made a seamless transition to the factory Yamaha World Supersport bike after a year on the HM Plant Honda Superbike in recent testing. The 22 year old showed blistering pace first time out on the bike and revealed to MCN how much he is enjoying riding the new bike.

Exclusive pictures of 2009 Alstare Suzuki

01 December 2008 by Michael Guy

Exclusive pictures of 2009 Alstare Suzuki

The factory Alstare Suzuki squad completed their first shakedown test of the all-new GSX-R1000 in Phillip Island Australia last week and MCN have exclusive pictures of the new bike. Riding unbranded...

Shinya Nakano impressed with Aprilia potential

01 December 2008 by Matthew Birt

Shinya Nakano impressed with Aprilia potential

Shinya Nakano is confident that Aprilia’s new RSV4 World Superbike contender has the potential to become a race winner in its debut season. The Japanese rider made his debut on the new bike in...

Casey Stoner reveals small op complication

01 December 2008 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner reveals small op complication

Former world champion Casey Stoner has revealed his recent wrist operation was hit by a small complication as he continues his long and slow rehabilitation. The Aussie, who was a surprise visitor to...

Video: Michael Dunlop interview on Norton at TT09

01 December 2008 by Rob Hull

Two of the biggest names in TT history will merge together next year with Michael Dunlop riding for Norton. The son of the late Robert Dunlop and nephew of the legendary Joey Dunlop will pilot the NRV588 Rotary Norton round the notorious 37¾ mile Mountain circuit. Click here for the full story and pictures Norton has been away from the TT for 16 years since Steve Hislop’s historic victory in...

Valencia MotoGP

29 November 2008 by john cotton

Valencia MotoGP

Me (John Cotton) at the final MotoGP round – Valencia and the bike on the ferry back from santander. Keep up the top paper and have a good christmas at MCN

Sports Personality dream over for Scott Redding

28 November 2008 by Matthew Birt

Sports Personality dream over for Scott Redding

Scott Redding’s hopes of winning the prestigious BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award have ended. Having made the shortlist of ten of Britain’s brightest young sports stars, the British...

Guy Martin talks sticking with Hydrex over Rob Mac

28 November 2008 by Rob Hull

Guy Martin talks sticking with Hydrex over Rob Mac

Road racing specialist Guy Martin has spoken openly about his decision to stay with Hydrex Honda for 2009 instead of going to Rob McElnea’s Yamaha team as he said he was going to back in...

Olivier Jacque unhurt in 125mph test crash

28 November 2008 by Matthew Birt

Olivier Jacque unhurt in 125mph test crash

Kawasaki test rider Olivier Jacque was fortunate to walk away with bruising after he crashed at nearly 125mph during the final day of testing in Phillip Island today. The Frenchman crashed late on in...

Donington Park offer Christmas racing pass

28 November 2008 by Rob Hull

Donington Park offer Christmas racing pass

Donington Park is offering a special deal on tickets for 2009 so you can go see the best motorcycle racing action for a reduced price. Called ‘The True Biker Summer Pass’, racing fans will be able to...

Sylvain Guintoli: “People recognise me”

28 November 2008 by Rob Hull

Sylvain Guintoli: “People recognise me”

Sylvain Guintoli made his first public appearance as a Suzuki British Superbike rider at the NEC Show yesterday and told MCN he was happy that people now knew who he was. The 26-year old Frenchman has...

Ian Lowry receives help to get fit for 2009

28 November 2008 by Rob Hull

Ian Lowry receives help to get fit for 2009

Ian Lowry will take part in a University study to improve his fitness levels ahead of his first season in British Superbikes. Speaking to MCN at the NEC Motorcycle Show, Lowry said he will be taking...

Video: James Ellison and Leon Camier visit MCN at the NEC

28 November 2008 by Rob Hull

GSE Racing’s 2009 line-up of James Ellison and Leon Camier took a short moment out from helping out on the MCN stand at the NEC Motorcycle Show to talk to MCN’s BSB reporter, Rob Hull. Meet Ellison & Camier on the MCN stand at the NEC! Both Ellison and Camier will be on the stand over the weekend, as they have been today and yesterday, giving away signed pictures and helping out selling the £5...

Hudson Kennaugh stays in BSS with Seton

28 November 2008 by Rob Hull

Hudson Kennaugh stays in BSS with Seton

Hudson Kennaugh will be gunning for the British Supersport Championship for the second season on the trot after joining Seton Racing for 2009. The South African finished runner-up to Glen Richards in...

John Hopkins to undergo surgery

28 November 2008 by Matthew Birt

John Hopkins to undergo surgery

American John Hopkins will undergo surgery next week to remove metal plates from his left foot that severely hampered him during testing at Phillip Island this week. Hopkins will go under the knife...

Jerez test: Valentino Rossi ends 2008 on top

28 November 2008 by Matthew Birt

Jerez test: Valentino Rossi ends 2008 on top

Reigning world champion Valentino Rossi ended his superb 2008 campaign at the top of the timesheets in the final winter test of the year in Jerez. Rossi, who won nine races to regain the premier class...

Jerez test: Nicky Hayden thrilled at big improvement

28 November 2008 by Matthew Birt

Jerez test: Nicky Hayden thrilled at big improvement

American Nicky Hayden went into the long winter break in bullish mood after he clocked the sixth best time on the final day of testing in Jerez. The 2006 world champion had cut a dejected figure in...

Jerez test: James Toseland confident after Bridgestone debut

28 November 2008 by Matthew Birt

Jerez test: James Toseland confident after Bridgestone debut

James Toseland ended his Bridgestone debut in positive mood at Jerez, the 27-year-old finishing ninth on the final day of track action in 2008. The British rider clocked a best time of 1.40.752 on the...

Jerez test: Dani Pedrosa content with second

28 November 2008 by Matthew Birt

Jerez test: Dani Pedrosa content with second

Spaniard Dani Pedrosa said he was satisfied with his first serious test on Honda’s 2009 RC212V prototype despite playing second fiddle to Valentino Rossi again. A best lap of 1.39.447 on his last lap...

Jerez test: Colin Edwards boosted by Bridgestone debut

28 November 2008 by Matthew Birt

Jerez test: Colin Edwards boosted by Bridgestone debut

Colin Edwards’ impressive Bridgestone debut left the American exuding confidence for 2009 at the end of the final winter test in Jerez. The Tech 3 Yamaha rider clocked a best time of 1.40.604 that had...

Jerez test: Jorge Lorenzo confident with 2009 Yamaha

28 November 2008 by Matthew Birt

Jerez test: Jorge Lorenzo confident with 2009 Yamaha

Jorge Lorenzo believes Yamaha has made big steps with the performance of its 2009 factory YZR-M1. The Spaniard got his first proper chance to test the prototype M1 in Jerez and the double world 250...

John Hopkins continues to suffer in Phillip Island

27 November 2008 by Matthew Birt

John Hopkins continues to suffer in Phillip Island

American John Hopkins has admitted he is struggling severely with the pain from his damaged left ankle at the end of the second day of testing in Phillip Island, Australia. The factory Kawasaki rider...

Michael Dunlop to ride Norton at TT’09

27 November 2008 by Rob Hull

Michael Dunlop to ride Norton at TT’09

Two of the biggest names in TT history will merge together next year with Michael Dunlop riding for Norton. The son of the late Robert Dunlop and nephew of the legendary Joey will pilot the NRV588...

Ben Wilson signs for Gearlink Kawasaki

27 November 2008 by Rob Hull

Ben Wilson signs for Gearlink Kawasaki

Superstock 1000 and R1 Cup 2008 ace Ben Wilson will ride for the Gearlink Kawasaki British Supersport team in 2009. Wilson joins the factory Kawasaki team and new team-mate Chris Martin, who last year...

Jerez test: James Toseland sixth on Bridgestone debut

26 November 2008 by Matthew Birt

Jerez test: James Toseland sixth on Bridgestone debut

British rider James Toseland made an encouraging start to his Bridgestone career in Jerez today, the Tech 3 Yamaha rider clocking the sixth quickest time on a chilly first day. Get the latest news...

Jerez test: Valentino Rossi delighted with 2009 Yamaha

26 November 2008 by Matthew Birt

Jerez test: Valentino Rossi delighted with 2009 Yamaha

Valentino Rossi declared himself delighted with the performance of Yamaha’s 2009 factory YZR-M1 prototype as he ended the opening day of testing in Jerez with the second quickest time. The Italian,...