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James Toseland looks after his fans

03 July 2008 by SLIGHTLYMAD

I just read in mcn about JT giving his donny suit to a fan…..what a guy! this is how you take care of your fans, casey take note!

Yamaha delighted at Valentino Rossi’s contract pledge

03 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Yamaha bosses have spoken of their delight at Valentino Rossi’s pledge that he will sign a new two-year contract to continue riding a factory YZR-M1 until the end of 2010 at least. The Italian is on...

JIR Scot Honda target Nicky Hayden

03 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Despite intense rumours that Nicky Hayden has already penned a deal with Ducati’s factory squad, JIR Scot Honda bosses want the American in 2009 in a swap deal with current rider Andrea...

Ducati target Mika Kallio for MotoGP ride

03 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Ducati has confirmed making an approach to current 250GP world championship leader Mika Kallio for 2009. Factory team boss Livio Suppo confirmed the Finn is on a list of potential targets and he held...

Suzuki not concerned by Chris Vermeulen talks

03 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Suzuki bosses insist they are not overly concerned that current factory rider Chris Vermeulen is in talks with rival teans as his future remains uncertain for 2009. Chris Vermeulen keen to stay at...

Ben Spies happy after Indianopolis test

03 July 2008 by Matthew Birt

Ben Spies declared himself satisfied with a two-day tyre test session at the new Indianapolis circuit this week, even though was beaten to the best time by Ducati tester Niccolo Canepa. This week’s...

Racing results round-up: June 28-29

02 July 2008 by MCN Sportsdesk

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, ASSEN, HOLLAND, SATURDAY WORLD...

Hottrax Motorsport Racing Club Results

02 July 2008 by Alfonso Lygo

Hottrax Motorsport Racing Club National, Senior and Junior TAG Endurance Motorcycle Championship + MotoGrande Races – Round Four at Snetterton, Norfolk on the 2nd and 3rd of August 2008. This meeting...

Pictures from the MotoGP pitlane

01 July 2008 by robin collison

A few pictures from the end of pit lane.

Rossi is a God among men!

01 July 2008 by robin collison

This photo proves that Rossi is a GOD among men. Just look at the shadow on the floor, need I say any more!

Rossi at donnington 2008

01 July 2008 by robin collison

Rossi at donnington 2008.

MCN at Assen MotoGP

01 July 2008 by binmon

Me and my mate Gray felt the long arm of the law at Assen MotoGP!

Video: Thundersport GB 600 at Cadwell Park

01 July 2008 by Adam Child

Check out the video below of road tester Adam Child’s diary of the Thundersport GB formula 600 club races at Cadwell Park over the weekend of June 17-18, 2008. Chad continues to prove you don’t need to spend £10,000 plus to have fun at club level. He has enlisted the help of his brother, Mark, among others as he tries out his GSX-R600 K1 on track, in the very competitive class.

Get your livery design on Yamaha's World Superbikes

01 July 2008 by MCN Sportsdesk

From September 5-9 the World Superbike Championship touches down in the UK for round 11 at Donington Park. To celebrate this adrenalin fuelled race weekend, Yamaha are offering one lucky British...

A Kick Start Marshall!

30 June 2008 by skiperoo

“A Kick Start (led) Marshall!”. Taken at Snetterton BSB, 14/06/08.

Mallory Park is great!

30 June 2008 by Chris Adcock

It was my first time at Mallory Park at the weekend for BSB and I thought the track was so interesting that I have booked a trackday there in a couple of weeks time. Here is a picture of Michael...

Mallory Park British Superbikes: Electronics development costs James Ellison

30 June 2008 by Rob Hull

James Ellison’s decision to test a new traction control system on his number two bike during practice and qualifying for the Mallory Park round of British Superbikes cost the former MotoGP rider dear...

Mallory Park British Superbikes: Leon Camier talks race one crash

30 June 2008 by Rob Hull

Leon Camier’s chances of retaining second position in the British Superbike standings went out of the window at turn one at Mallory Park this weekend. Heading into the first right-hander, Gerard’s,...

Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup – race report, Mallory Park 21/22 June

30 June 2008 by Michael Neeves, Pictures by Double Red

With Sunday’s Mallory Park race ticked off, I can’t believe we’re now at the halfway point in the Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup already. What with all the bad luck we’ve had with the weather this year,...

Mallory Park British Superbikes: Lucky escape and seventh heaven for Simon Andrews

30 June 2008 by Rob Hull

Lloyds British Jentin Yamaha rider Simon Andrews had one of his best ever British Superbike showings this weekend at Mallory Park. The 24-year old scored two seventh place finishes at the sixth round...

Mallory Park British Superbikes: Two DNFs don’t dampen Michael Laverty’s spirits

30 June 2008 by Rob Hull

Despite not finishing either of the weekend’s British Superbike races at Mallory Park, Michael Laverty said he was taking something positive away from the race weekend. The reigning British Supersport...

Mallory Park British Superbikes: New slicks cost Cal Crutchlow in race two

30 June 2008 by Rob Hull

Cal Crutchlow said a late decision to switch from wet rubber to slicks for the second British Superbike race at Mallory Park this weekend could have cost him the win. With race two deemed wet by...

Moto GP Speed Limiters

30 June 2008 by Kerry Green

What with the delays caused by the speed traps on the roads leading to the circuit and the que of bikes trying to avoid the vehicle licence checks, we thought it slightly amusing that the Donington...

Why JT fell off at the first bend

29 June 2008 by lee mac

These Are Why JT Fell Off At The First Bend.

Mallory Park British Superbikes: Michael Rutter takes first win of season in tricky conditions

29 June 2008 by Liam Marsden

NW200 Ducati rider Michael Rutter has taken his first victory of the season at Mallory Park in race two which started wet and ended dry. Michael Laverty led the race from the beginning until he...

Mallory Park British Supersports: Hudson Kennaugh wins wet race

29 June 2008 by Liam Marsden

Hudson Kennaugh has taken the win in the wet British Supersport race at Mallory Park with a lead of over 20 seconds from second place man Steve Plater. The supersport race was delayed after a sudden...

Misano World Superbikes: Xaus and Biaggi make it a Sterilgarda 1-2

29 June 2008 by Angus Farquhar

It was a Sterilgarda 1-2 for the second World Superbike race at Misano as Ruben Xaus and Max Biaggi beat off the two Troys to top the podium. The race was marred by a red flag after just two laps when...

Misano World Supersport: Jones and Rea on podium

29 June 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Two brits have taken podium positions at the Misano round of the World Supersport championship with Andrew Pitt taking the win. Craig Jones and Jonathan Rea made it a Honda one, two, three on the...

Mallory Park British Superbikes: Shane Byrne takes win despite colliding with Michael Laverty

29 June 2008 by Liam Marsden

Airwaves Ducati rider Shane Byrne has extended his championship lead after winning the first race at Mallory Pak after colliding with Relentless Suzuki rider Michael Laverty. Shane Byrne collided with...

Mallory Park British Superbikes: Tom Sykes backs up pole by topping Warm Up

29 June 2008 by Rob Hull

Tom Sykes has shown that yesterday’s pole in qualifying was no fluke by ending morning Warm Up fastest. The Rizla Suzuki rider set a best of 56.071 in the last minute of the 15-minute session. His...

Misano World Superbikes: Neukirchner takes race one

29 June 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Max Neukirchner has dispelled the myth that Misano is a Ducati cricuit by taking an impressive win from 10th place on the grid. Ruben Xaus lead the majority of the race but faded towards the end with...

Mallory Park British Superbikes: Cal Crutchlow disappointed not to be on pole for home race

28 June 2008 by Rob Hull

Cal Crutchlow has kept his run of consecutive front row starts going this weekend at Mallory Park, but couldn’t hide his disappointment at not being at the top for his home race. Crutchlow, who sees...

Mallory Park British Superbikes: Tom Sykes reaction on second BSB career pole

28 June 2008 by Rob Hull

Tom Sykes heads into tomorrow’s British Superbike races at Mallory Park full of confidence after securing his second career British Sueprbike pole on his spare bike. Sykes, whose first pole came last...

Mallory Park British Superbikes: Turn one mistake costs Shane Byrne in qualifying

28 June 2008 by Rob Hull

Shane Byrne couldn’t make it five pole starts out of six attempts this weekend at Mallory Park British Superbikes after being pushed down to third by Tom Sykes’ and Michael Laverty’s Suzukis. Byrne,...

Assen MotoGP: Randy de Puniet frustrated by Valentino Rossi error

28 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

French rider Randy de Puniet could not hide his disappointment as his Dutch MotoGP lasted less than a lap following a collision with Valentino Rossi. The LCR Honda rider was the innocent victim of...

Misano world Superbikes: Troy Corser takes pole

28 June 2008 by Michael Guy, Angus Farquhar

Troy Corser put a stop to Ducati’s utter domination of the Superpole qualifying session at Misano to take pole position, his 42nd of his distinguished career. The Yamaha Italia rider was slower than pace setter Troy Bayliss through the first two splits but somehow managed to claw the time back and become the first and only rider to dip into the 1m 35s all weekend. Second place went to Bayliss...

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