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Fed up with MSV

13 October 2008 by Anonymous

Is it just me who is fed up with MSVR appearing to not give a damn about us after they have taken our money? I refer, of course, to yesterday’s debacle at Brands commonly referred to as “leaving the car park”. Traffic control? Nope. Help for us punters? Nope. I couldn’t take the bike and so chose to go by car. Over an hour to get out of the car park? And, MSVR, please don’t blame the local...

Jimmy Hill's Brands Hatch off

13 October 2008 by Bri55hornet

I was at Brands Hatch for BSB at the weekend. I was teaching my son to use the camara and he managed to get Jimmy Hill mid-crash. I thought Jimmy Hill was very plucky and I will be watching him next...

Jorge Lorenzo looking for more from Michelin

13 October 2008 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo reckons his hopes of a successful finish to his rookie MotoGP campaign depends largely on the performance of Michelin’s tyres. The Fiat Yamaha rider has had to settle for successive...

Nicky Hayden looking for strong Honda finish

13 October 2008 by Matthew Birt

Nicky Hayden believes he can bring down the curtain on his long Honda career in successful style as he looks to continue his recent revival in the MotoGP world championship. Hayden has been on the...

Dani Pedrosa looking to bounce back in Sepang

13 October 2008 by Matthew Birt

Factory Honda rider Dani Pedrosa is hoping to put a miserable Australian GP behind him with a return to form in Sunday’s Sepang clash. Get all the latest MotoGP news The Spaniard crashed out of...

Casey Stoner eyes more Sepang success

13 October 2008 by Matthew Birt

Former world champion Casey Stoner has backed himself to continue his impressive form at the Sepang circuit ahead of this weekend’s Malaysian GP. The Aussie, who his home race at Phillip Island...

An evening with Airwaves Ducati

13 October 2008 by kim fisher

Leanne Fisher & Jon Beadle enjoying an evening with Shane Byrne and Leon Camier.

Valentino Rossi targets double win to end 2008

13 October 2008 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi has targeted victory in the final two races of the season to end his stunning 2008 campaign in positive fashion. Get all the latest Moto GP news Victory in Sepang this weekend...

Hottrax Motorsport Racing: 12th Oct 2008

13 October 2008 by Anonymous

Hot summer weather and clear blue skies provided the perfect backdrop for the final round of the 2008 Hottrax Motorsport Racing Club Endurance Championship with both classes starting at a shade before...

Racing results round-up: October 11-12

13 October 2008 by MCN Sports Desk

BRITISH SUPERBIKES, BRANDS HATCH, KENT, SUNDAY EAST FORTUNE, MID LOTHIAN, SATURDAY-SUNDAY ROAD RACING BRITISH SUPERBIKES, BRANDS HATCH, KENT, SUNDAY First race: 1 Shane Byrne, GB (Ducati) 2 Cal...

Brands Hatch British Superbikes: SMT Honda reaction to 12th and 15th place finishes

13 October 2008 by Phil Dean

SMT Honda owner Robin Croft was over the moon with Jason O’Halloran’s performance during the Brands Hatch British Superbike races at the weekend. After a difficult qualifying session on Saturday,...

Brands Hatch British Superbikes: Mechanical failure means Tom Sykes finishes fourth

13 October 2008 by Phil Dean

After a sixth place finish in race one, Rizla Suzuki rider Tom Sykes was dealt a massive blow when hi GSX-R1000 came to a stop in race two, meaning he finishes the championship in fourth place behind...

Brands Hatch British Superbikes: Jon Kirkham and Rob McElnea comment on surreal weekend

12 October 2008 by Phil Dean

Looking back over a hectic weekend, Karl Harris’ replacement Jon Kirkham, finished ninth and 10th in his first races on the Rob Mac Racing Yamaha R1. Reviewing his British Superbike race performances,...

Brands Hatch British Superbikes: Podiums all round for HM Plant Honda

12 October 2008 by Phil Dean

Reflecting on their final weekend for the team, HM Plant Honda riders Leon Haslam and Cal Crutchlow were satisfied with their efforts. A fourth in race one followed by a desperately unlucky second in...

Brands Hatch British Superbikes: James Ellison and Hydrex Honda part company

12 October 2008 by Rob Hull

After a successful season on the Hydrex Bike Animal Honda, James Ellison is moving elsewhere for his 2009 racing season. In a statement released by the team, Ellison was quoted as saying: “It’s...

Brands Hatch British Superbikes: Shane Byrne does the double

12 October 2008 by Phil Dean

Airwaves Ducati’s Shane Byrne completed the double in his final British Superbike weekend today. Taking the lead from Leon Haslam at McLaren on the final lap, Shakey forced his way past, leaving...

Brands Hatch British Superbikes: Shane Byrne romps to win in race one

12 October 2008 by Phil Dean

Shane Byrne took the win in race one at Brands Hatch British Superbikes today. Starting from pole, Byrne was beaten by HM Plant’s Cal Crutchlow into turn one, and Crutchlow lead until lap two. ...

Rossi's bike spotted in unlikely place

12 October 2008 by martin mills

I found these photos on the internet and they are a little different… I thought I should share them with all of your readers.

Brands Hatch British Superbikes: Byrne leads the way in final warm-up

12 October 2008 by Phil Dean

Airwaves Ducati rider, Shane Byrne headed the field in the final warm-up for today’s British Superbike race at Brands Hatch. Setting a best time of, 46.283, Byrne was 0.142s quicker than Rizla...

Brands Hatch British Superbikes: HM Plant pair reaction to front row qualifying

12 October 2008 by Phil Dean

Having qualified in second and third behind Shane Byrne, HM Plant Honda rider’s Leon Haslam and Cal Crutchlow were in good spirits ahead of their final races for HM Plant. Commenting on his crash in...

Brands Hatch British Superbikes: Rob McElnea comments on Karl Harris absence

12 October 2008 by Phil Dean

The paddock looked on in confusion yesterday as it was announced Karl Harris would not be riding for the remainder of the weekend and Superstock rider Jon Kirkham would take his seat on the Rob Mac...

Brands Hatch British Superbikes: Shane Byrne glad to be back at the front

12 October 2008 by Phil Dean

Shane Byrne was in a relieved mood after taking his fifth pole of the year at Brands Hatch British Superbikes. Speaking to MCN, Byrne said: “It’s good to be back on top, it seems like it’s been a...

Brands Hatch British Superbikes: Cal Crutchlow looks ahead to BSB finale

12 October 2008 by Phil Dean

HM Plant Honda rider Cal Crutchlow is in a buoyant mood following his third place qualifying this afternoon at Brands Hatch. Speaking to MCN, Crutchlow said: “I think we’ve definitely got the pace for...

Brands Hatch British Superbikes: Jon Kirkham reaction to replacing Karl Harris

12 October 2008 by Rob Hull

MCN caught up with Brands Hatch British Superbike qualifying sensation, Jon Kirkham, who was drafted into the Rob Mac Racing Yamaha team at the last minute just moments before today’s qualifying...

Brands Hatch British Superbikes: Josh Brookes takes supersport pole

12 October 2008 by Phil Dean

Makeshift HM Plant Honda Supersport rider Josh Brookes took pole for tomorrow’s Fuchs-Silkolene British Supersport race at Brands Hatch this afternoon, setting a lap time of 47.127. Brookes narrowly...

Karl Harris

11 October 2008 by Gill Boakes

Karl Harris, what a top bloke. Best wishes to Karl and good luck for next season.

Brands Hatch British Superbikes: Michael Laverty demanding more grip

11 October 2008 by Phil Dean

Relentless Suzuki’s Michael Laverty managed to set the seventh fastest time of this afternoon’s qualifying session but has said he needs more rear grip through Clearways to be able to compete in...

Brands Hatch British Superbikes: Secret fork solution helps Ellison to fifth

11 October 2008 by Phil Dean

Hydrex Bike Animal Honda’s James Ellison has put his fifth position qualifying for tomorrow’s two BSB races down to a top-secret fork setting. “Our suspension man, Javier, has come up trumps again,”...

Brands Hatch British Superbikes: Shane Byrne takes fifth pole of the season

11 October 2008 by Phil Dean

2008 British Superbike champion Shane Byrne took pole for the last British Superbike races of the season. Byrne beat the two HM Plant Honda’s of Leon Haslam and Cal Crutchlow into first, and was...

Brands Hatch British Superbikes: Stuart Easton: “It’s so close round here”

11 October 2008 by Phil Dean

Having been placed 22nd in the final practice session of the weekend, MSS Discovery Kawasaki’s Stuart Easton spoke to MCN about how he’s faired so far. “It’s not been too bad this weekend,” added the...

Brands Hatch British Superbikes: Two-man team for 2009 not out of question for Lloyds British Yamaha

11 October 2008 by Phil Dean

Lloyds British Jentin Yamaha Team Manager Bernie Toleman has said a two-man outfit is not totally out of the question for 2009. The team confirmed to MCN that they would be running the new 2009-spec...

Brands Hatch British Superbikes: Jason O'Halloran starts to feel at home on the Indy circuit

11 October 2008 by Phil Dean

SMT Honda’s Jason O’Halloran is starting to get to grips with the Indy circuit at Brands Hatch this weekend. Having finished the practice sessions in a highest of 13th, bettering riders such as...

Brands Hatch British Superbikes: John Laverty has his say on Brands Hatch Indy Circuit

11 October 2008 by Phil Dean

Daily Star cup champion John Laverty passed comment on how he’s feeling around the Indy circuit at Brands Hatch. “I was supposed to be riding one of Michael Rutter’s bikes this weekend, but because...

Brands Hatch British Superbikes: Shane Byrne's helmet goes under the hammer

11 October 2008 by Phil Dean

Raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support, Shane Byrne has donated his one-of-a-kind ‘Byrne Baby Byrne’ helmet, worn at the first race at round eight of the British Superbike Championship, Oulton...

Brands Hatch British Superbikes: Guy Martin keeps the same recipe for Roll for Pole

11 October 2008 by Phil Dean

Hydrex Bike Animal Honda rider Guy Martin says there was no need to attempt to make changes to the bike in the damp conditions in this mornings Free Practice session at Brands Hatch British...

Brands Hatch British Superbikes: Sector one improvements require for James Ellison

11 October 2008 by Phil Dean

Hydrex Bike Animal Honda’s James Ellison will have to make vast improvements to his first sector times around Brands Hatch to make the it into the last phase of the Swan Combi 50 Roll for Poll session...

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