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MotoGP by tandem bicycle

05 September 2008 by joe buckworth

We visited the Misano GP by tandem bicycle. We saw qualifing in tavullia with the Rossi faithfull and had granstand tickets for the race… all by bicycle, what a week!

John Goodall photo at Ballaugh

05 September 2008 by Andy Stimson

I was at the Manx and saw John throughout practise the week before… I managed to get a nice shot of him leaping Ballaugh Bridge on the Friday practise. My sympathies to all his family and anyone who...

Marco Melandri backs safety drive

05 September 2008 by Matthew Birt

Ducati rider Marco Melandri believes smaller rim wheels and a reduction in electronics would help decrease the high corner speeds generated by the new 800cc bikes. Get all the latest MotoGP...

Video: The Brits are back for Donington

04 September 2008 by Angus Farquhar, Michael Guy

The Donington round of the World Superbike championship has got a massive lineup of Brits, both wildcard and regular. We caught up with some of them a the pre-race press conference. Check out the video below to see Tom Sykes, Cal Crutchlow and Chris Walker talk about the upcoming race.

Misano World Circuit 2008

04 September 2008 by Mervyn Purchase

Stoner makes a flying start at Misano but Rossi applies the pressure with the fastest laps. Stoner tries to respond and this is the result!

Mixed day for Walker and Laverty at Croft test

04 September 2008 by Michael Guy

Brits Chris Walker and Eugene Laverty completed a one day test at the Croft circuit on Wednesday to prepare for this weekend World Superbike round at Donington Park. Get all the latest WSB...

Scott Redding secures factory Aprilia for 2009

04 September 2008 by Matthew BIirt

British GP winner Scott Redding has been rewarded for a series of brilliant performances in his rookie campaign with Aprilia guaranteeing him a factory Aprilia 125 machine for 2009. Get the latest...

Valentino Rossi warns Dani Pedrosa over Bridgestone switch

04 September 2008 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi has warned Dani Pedrosa not to expect Bridgestone tyres to instantly transform his fortunes as the Yamaha star expressed his surprise at the Spaniard’s shock switch. Get all the...

HOTTRAX Team at the 2008 Manx Grand Prix

04 September 2008 by Alfonso Lygo

Being unable to make the MGP practice week I was most grateful for the internet and Manx Radio so I was able to follow the mixed fortunes of our Team Hottrax Motorsport Racing Club ~ Sean Moss (Hon...

Hottrax Motorsport Racing Club results

04 September 2008 by Alfonso Lygo

National and Senior TAG Endurance 4 Hours The two leading National endurance teams arrived in Lincolnshire separated by a handful of points as the seven race championship enters the second half. It...

Suzuki boss upset at Honda tyre switch

04 September 2008 by Matthew Birt

Factory Suzuki boss Paul Denning has condemned Dani Pedrosa and Honda for their controversial switch to Bridgestone tyres. Get all the latest MotoGP news Suzuki has been with Bridgestone since 2003...

Karl Harris & my son

03 September 2008 by glynn darwent

I was lucky to get hold of karl harris, straight after he crashed in race one at cadwell, to have his picture taken with my son Saul, aged 5. He was allowed to have his photo on one of the hawk’s...

Still no decision on Troy Bayliss’ Replacement

03 September 2008 by Michael Guy

Heading in to the 11th round of the World Superbike Championship at Donington Park this weekend and there is still no further news on what riders will be racing in what teams in 2009. Get all the...

Ben Spies close to Honda MotoGP switch

03 September 2008 by Matthew Birt

Ben Spies is mulling over a Honda contract for 2009, with Andrea Dovizioso’s JIR squad leading contenders to sign the reigning American superbike champion. Get all the latest MotoGP news Dovizioso...

Colin Edwards cautious about Bridgestone switch

03 September 2008 by Matthew Birt

Colin Edwards doesn’t believe a switch to Bridgestone tyres as part of a controversial move to a one-make tyre rule will alleviate some of the safety concerns being raised in MotoGP. Get all the...

Sete Gibernau in frame for fifth Ducati

03 September 2008 by Matthew Birt

Sete Gibernau’s fading hopes of a shock MotoGP return could be saved at the last-minute by Ducati and Spanish legend Angel Nieto. Get all the latest MotoGP news Gibernau is desperate to return to...

Casey Stoner shrugs off tobacco controversy

03 September 2008 by Matthew Birt

Reigning MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner has shrugged off a political storm after anti-smoking campaigners in Australia branded him ‘high-speed drug pusher’ for his association with Ducati sponsor...

Maxtra 125 team begins rider search

03 September 2008 by Matthew Birt

The new Maxtra 125 GP team, spearheaded by British racing legend John Surtees, kicked off its recruitment drive in Misano last weekend. Get the latest MotoGP news Team boss and former factory Suzuki...

Irish on tour in Rossi's home town

02 September 2008 by Aidan Carolan

The Monti lads on tour at Misano and outside Rossi`s fan club, in his home village of Tavillia.

Stoner throws it away again!

02 September 2008 by mervyn purchase

I thought you may be interested in this picture that I took while at the Misano World Circuit on sunday.

Win VIP tickets for Donington Park WSB

02 September 2008 by Liam Marsden

The World Superbike Championship is coming to Donington Park this weekend (Spetember 6-7) – and MCN is giving you the chance to win a pair of VIP tickets to the big event. We’ve teamed up with...

Dani Pedrosa makes impressive Bridgestone debut

02 September 2008 by Matthew Birt

Dani Pedrosa made an impressive debut on Bridgestone tyres in Misano yesterday, slashing nearly a second off his best race lap as rode Honda’s pneumatic valve motor too. Get all the latest MotoGP...

John Hopkins gets much-needed boost

02 September 2008 by Matthew Birt

After a difficult race weekend in Misano, John Hopkins got a much-needed boost in testing yesterday as he made progress with the Bridgestone front tyre used by Casey Stoner and Valentino Rossi to win...

Small rossi fan

01 September 2008 by wheaver

This is my son Troy Wheaver, not yet two years old and already a fully pledged Rossi fan!

Tom Bridewell gets second Centurion Racing Supersport ride

01 September 2008 by Rob Hull

Tom Bridewell’s impressive tenth position finish at Cadwell Park has done enough to secure him the ride once again at Brands Hatch on October 12. Get the latest BSB news The Honda team has had an...

Co-ordit Racing pull out of British Superbikes

01 September 2008 by Rob Hull

Co-ordit Yamaha has been forced to withdraw from the three remaining British Superbike race weekends due to a lack of funds. Get all the latest BSB news The Leicester-based team, who has run Dean...

Silkolene Short Track UK round four: Adie Collins takes round win

01 September 2008 by Derek Barclay

It was a Collins family affair at Round Four of this year’s Silkolene Short Track UK championship at Buxton Speedway on Saturday (August 23). Winner on the day and claiming his first Round win since...

Racing results round-up: August 30 - 31

01 September 2008 by MCN Sports Desk

Each week we will have a full list of the racing results from the previous weekend. Click on the name of the championship you wish to see the results of. MOTO GP, MISANO, SAN MARINO, SUNDAY AMA...