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Honda offer Michael Schumacher WSB ride

18 November 2008 by Chris Newbigging

Reports have emerged that Honda Racing would allow former F1 multiple world champion Michael Schumacher a ride in World Superbikes in 2009. Honda Racing’s Carlo Fiorani told Italy’s Gazzetto dello...

Video: Walker talks dirt bikes and 2009 plans

17 November 2008 by Michael Guy

MCN caught up with World Superbike star Chris Walker at the Stoneleigh Park DirtBike show last week. Walker is an off road fanatic and spent the day cruising the show seeing what bike to buy for winter training and what goodies he wants for Christmas. Walker also revealed that his 2009 plans are taking shape and that he has a number of offers on the table that will see him back at the sharp end...

Watching WSB with dad

16 November 2008 by Gems557

This is a photo of my 5 week old baby watching the last round of WSB with his dad.

Sylvain Guintoli’s career in pictures

14 November 2008 by Rob Hull

Crescent Suzuki’s new signing, Sylvain Guintoli, might have had a two year spell in MotoGP, but how much do you know about his career before then? The Frenchman has graduated from being the youngest...

James Ellison says he’s getting Wii fit

13 November 2008 by Rob Hull

James Ellison has said he’s already started his preparation for the 2009 British Superbike season by working on his balance with a computer game. Ellison said in his latest GSE Racing blog that he’s...

Valentino Rossi looking forward to new Sete Gibernau battle

13 November 2008 by Matthew Birt

Reigning MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi says he is looking forward to renewing his rivalry with former foe Sete Gibernau in the 2009 MotoGP world championship. Rossi and Gibernau were once...

Scott Redding shortlisted for top BBC award

12 November 2008 by Matthew Birt

British 125GP sensation Scott Redding has made the shortlist for the coveted BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award. The 15-year-old, who created history in June when his stunning victory in...

Loris Capirossi ready for wind tunnel testing

12 November 2008 by Matthew Birt

Suzuki rider Loris Capirossi will fly to Japan for vital wind tunnel testing on the 2009 factory GSV-R machine next week. The veteran Italian will spend a day in Suzuki’s wind tunnel before he flies...

MotoGP Poor Value

12 November 2008 by Andy Anderson

I note with great interest the comments made by Valentino Rossi regarding MotoGP being boring. I have been involved in all forms of road racing for the best part of sixty years,travelling all over the world to support bike racing,and without doubt Moto-GP as stated by Valentino has become boring to watch (125s and 250s excepted). For fans to travel too Moto-GP and watch three races one, of which...

Valentino Rossi helmet of the day: COMPETITION

12 November 2008 by Rob Hull

To celebrate the launch of MCN’s exclusive 132 page Valentine Rossi tribute bookazine on sale now, today we’re bringing you a very special AGV helmet competition for readers. The MCN bookazine is a...

Relentless Suzuki sign Ian Lowry for Superbikes

12 November 2008 by Rob Hull

21-year old Irishman Ian Lowry will graduate to the Relentless Suzuki TAS British Superbike team next season. The double race winner in 2008 will make the step up to the full-on Superbike team after...

Valentino Rossi helmet of the day: The swords man

11 November 2008 by Rob Hull

To celebrate the launch of MCN’s exclusive 132 page Valentine Rossi tribute bookazine available on November 11, we’ll be bringing you a Valentino Rossi helmet of the day for you to poll on. The MCN...

Video: Sylvain Guintoli tests Crescent Suzuki

11 November 2008 by Rob Hull

MCN took advantage of catching up with British Superbike new recruit Sylvain Guintoli in his first test with the Crescent Suzuki team. The 26-year old Frenchman clocked an impressive 48.0-second lap in single-figure conditions during a track day at the Brands Hatch Indy circuit. Pick up a copy of this week’s MCN available on November 12 for the full report on how he got on during his first day...

Special Birthday thanks to JT

11 November 2008 by Paul Scott

James Toseland made my son Aaron’s 12th birthday very special on Saturday night at Donnington Park Paddock suite. The GP star along with his manager Roger Burnett invited Aaron backstage to have his photo taken and sign autographs. My son stated it was his best birthday ever. Many Thanks to James and Roger for making this an extra special treat.

Valentino Rossi helmet of the day: Flower Power

10 November 2008 by Rob Hull

To celebrate the launch of MCN’s exclusive 132 page Valentine Rossi tribute bookazine available on November 11, we’ll be bringing you a Valentino Rossi helmet of the day for you to poll on. The MCN...

Laverty brothers star in Kings of Wannerroo

10 November 2008 by Stephen Davison

Adrian Mettam, President of the Motorcycle Racing Club of Western Australia, was a man with a lot on his mind last weekend. Adrian had convinced the Club that they had to go ‘International’ to boost...

Niall Mackenzie’s son begins bid for glory

10 November 2008 by Matthew Birt

Taylor Mackenzie, son of triple MCN British Superbike champion and former factory MotoGP star Niall Mackenzie, has successfully qualified for the 2009 Red Bull Rookies Cup. Mackenzie was one of nine...

Loris Capirossi rallies to claim podium

10 November 2008 by Matthew Birt

Loris Capirossi was back on the podium last weekend when he claimed a superb third place in the Suzuki Swift Sport Cup at the Tempest Rally. Video: Rally driving with Loris Capirossi The triple...

Valentino Rossi helmet of the day: The Doctor

09 November 2008 by Rob Hull

To celebrate the launch of MCN’s exclusive 132 page Valentine Rossi tribute bookazine available on November 11, we’ll be bringing you a Valentino Rossi helmet of the day for you to poll on. The MCN...

Valentino Rossi helmet of the day: Feel the love

08 November 2008 by Rob Hull

To celebrate the launch of MCN’s exclusive 132 page Valentine Rossi tribute bookazine available on November 11, we’ll be bringing you a Valentino Rossi helmet of the day for you to poll on. The MCN...

Video: Rally driving with Loris Capirossi

07 November 2008 by Matthew Birt

Loris Capirossi is no slouch on a MotoGP bike, but the Italian showed his prowess on four wheels this week when he tested a Suzuki Swift Sport Cup rally car this week. The Italian completed a shakedown test session at the Turweston Aerodrome in Northamptonshire ahead of an appearance in the Tempest Rally, which will be run on an 80km course through the forests and military training grounds of...

Valentino Rossi helmet of the day: The beginning

07 November 2008 by Rob Hull

To celebrate the launch of MCN’s exclusive 132 page Valentine Rossi tribute bookazine available on November 11, we’ll be bringing you a Valentino Rossi helmet of the day for you to poll on. The MCN...

John Laverty fastest after day one of Kings of Wanneroo

07 November 2008 by Stephen Davison

John Laverty was the fastest of the UK based racers who are taking part in this year’s Kings of Wanneroo race meeting in Perth, Western Australia after today’s first practice session. Riding a Honda...

Jerry Burgess worried for Valentino Rossi’s rivals

07 November 2008 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi’s crew chief Jerry Burgess believes the switch to a single make tyre rule for 2009 could have potentially dire consequences for the world title aspirations of Casey Stoner and Dani...

Kawasaki choose Paul Bird to run factory WSB effort

07 November 2008 by Michael Guy

Kawasaki have ended weeks of speculation by confirming that the British based Paul Bird Motorsports team will run their factory effort in WSB from 2009. Bird will be tasked with turning Kawasaki’s...

Work starts on new Hungary circuit

07 November 2008 by Matthew Birt

Work has commenced on the new Balatonring circuit in Hungary, which is due to stage a round of the MotoGP world champion in just 10 months time. 2009 MotoGP calendar The first stone was laid...

Valentino Rossi helmet of the day: The homage

06 November 2008 by Rob Hull

To celebrate the launch of MCN’s exclusive 132 page Valentine Rossi tribute bookazine available on November 11, we’ll be bringing you a Valentino Rossi helmet of the day for you to poll on. The MCN...

Valentino Rossi to support Children in Need at Rally GB

06 November 2008 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi will carry the famous Pudsey bear logo for Children in Need on his Ford Focus when he competes in the Wales Rally GB next month. Rossi will drive an M-Sport-run...

David Knight signs for factory BMW off-road team

06 November 2008 by Gary Pinchin

Britain’s leading off-road racer David Knight has joined the factory BMW Motorrad team to race in the 2009 World Enduro Championship. In addition to the newly-crowned 2008 US Grand National Cross...

SMT Honda retain Jason O’Halloran and Adam Jenkinson

06 November 2008 by Rob Hull

SMT Honda will have a presence in both the British Superbike and Superstock classes in 2009 after retaining two young talents they ran briefly in 2008. Jason O’Halloran, who finished fourth in this...

Valentino Rossi: Tyre rule won’t change front runners

06 November 2008 by Matthew Birt

Reigning world champion Valentino Rossi believes a new single tyre rule introduced in MotoGP for 2009 won’t change the riders fighting for race victories next season. Only Rossi, Aussie Casey Stoner...

Sete Gibernau unsure of 2009 prospects

06 November 2008 by Matthew Birt

Returning Spaniard Sete Gibernau says he has no idea where he will finish in next year’s MotoGP world championship. Gibernau started plotting his shock return to premier class racing last month in...

Shane Byrne tops final day of Parkalgar test

06 November 2008 by Michael Guy

Shane Byrne made a seriously impressive start to his World Superbike career by topping the time sheets in the two day test at the Parkalgar circuit in Portugal. The newly crowned BSB champion set a...

Shakeys Byrne's first outing

05 November 2008 by matto3227

Here are some images from Shane “Shakey” Byrne’s first test outing on the Sterilgarda Ducati in Portugal on Tuesday morning. Shakey was on track with other top riders such as Ben Spies, Tom Sykes and...

Loris Capirossi impresses in Suzuki rally shakedown

05 November 2008 by Matthew Birt

Loris Capirossi might be one of the fastest MotoGP riders on the planet, but he showed that he’s also pretty handy on four wheels as he prepared for an appearance in the final round of the Suzuki...

Raceblog: Harley one-make series for BSB?

05 November 2008 by Gary Pinchin

How about a Harley-Davidson XR1200 racing series as a support class for the 2009 BSB championship? I only ask because I just happened to spot this Italian Harley XR1200 Trophy race when I was surfing...

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