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French MotoGP: Honda boss unsure of title propsects

15 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

New Repsol Honda boss Kazuhiko Yamano has admitted facing a tough battle to help Dani Pedrosa convert his brilliant early season form into the Spaniard’s first MotoGP world title in 2008. Pedrosa...

World Superbikes: Brendan Roberts tests factory Ducati Superbike

15 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Former British Superstock Champion Brendan Roberts has completed a successful two day test onboard a 2009 spec development Xerox Ducati Superbike at Mugello in Italy this week. Roberts currently...

French MotoGP: Chris Vermeulen aiming to forget tough start

15 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

Factory Suzuki rider Chris Vermeulen reckons he is more focused on getting his 2008 campaign back on track than he is of repeating his maiden MotoGP victory in Le Mans this weekend. The Aussie has had...

Short Track UK decides Champions of Short Track in Peterborough

15 May 2008 by Sarah Carnell

Peterborough’s East of England Showground will play host to the inaugural Champions of Short Track this weekend, a Grand Prix style event of Short Track UK. The event will see adaptations of...

British Superbikes: Poor April qualifying costs James Ellison

15 May 2008 by Rob Hull

James Ellison was left to rue his April qualifying performance that put him down in 15th position on the grid for last weekend’s racing at Brands Hatch, even though he fought his way back up to sixth...

MotoGP: Casey Stoner not shocked by Jorge Lorenzo form

15 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

Reigning MotoGP Casey Stoner has said he isn’t shocked by the impressive start Spanish rookie Jorge Lorenzo has made to his MotoGP career. With one win, three podiums and three pole positions in his...

Video: Oulton Park Think! Academy Blog winner

15 May 2008 by Angus Farquhar

THINK! Road Safety has been an official sponsor of the 2008 Bennetts British Superbike Championship since 2004 and this year we will be offering MCN readers the chance to win VIP hospitality at every BSB round to enjoy the atmosphere in style! Winners of each THINK! race promotion will be given the task of becoming an MCN video blog reporter for the day, with behind-the-scenes access, they will...

French MotoGP: Hand injury on mend for Scott Redding

15 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

British teenager Scott Redding believes the injured left hand he suffered when he crashed out of his first wet 125GP in Shanghai earlier this month won’t hinder him in Le Mans this weekend. The...

French MotoGP: 250GP replacement rules to be unveiled

15 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

New four-stroke rules to replace the current two-stroke 250GP class for the 2011 season will be unveiled on Saturday afternoon at the French GP in Le Mans, MCN can reveal. Widely expected to be 600cc,...

French MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo passed fit for Le Mans clash

15 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

Spanish rookie Jorge Lorenzo has passed a late fitness test and will ride in this weekend’s French MotoGP in Le Mans. Although the Estoril MotoGP winner is still in considerable pain from the ankle...

World Superbikes: Max Neukirchner ends MotoGP speculation and signs for Alstare Suzuki

14 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Monza race winner Max Neukirchner has today confirmed that he has signed for the factory Alstare Suzuki team for 2009 and 2010. The 25-year-old became the first German rider in history to win a World...

British Superbikes: Lack of practice time costs Simon Andrews

14 May 2008 by Rob Hull

A crash in free practice one and a clutch problem in morning warm-up hindered Lloyds British Jentin Yamaha’s Simon Andrews incredible race one start at Brands Hatch, purely because the team only had a...

MotoGP: Michael Schumacher gets John Surtees support for bike switch

14 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

Formula One ace Michael Schumacher’s shock switch to bike racing has won the support of motorsport legend John Surtees. Surtees, who recently unveiled a new 125GP team called Maxtra in China, has been...

British Superbikes: Brands Hatch damage limitation for Guy Martin

14 May 2008 by Rob Hull

Hydrex Bike Animal Honda’s Guy Martin has said the re-scheduled Brands Hatch British Superbike round last weekend was more a case of preparation for this week’s North West 200. Martin goes into the...

MotoGP: Yamaha happy with split factory garage

14 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

Yamaha bosses reckon the running of its split factory MotoGP team has gone smoothly, and both Bridgestone and Michelin management are also satisfied with Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo operating...

Troy Bayliss' Monza retirement down to 50p part

14 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Troy Bayliss’ race two retirement at Monza has been put down to a leaking clutch seal that caused oil to spray onto the championship leader’s left boot. Bayliss’ first retirement of the 2008 season...

MotoGP: Ben Spies gets official wild card confirmation

14 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

Suzuki has finally officially confirmed that Ben Spies will get his big MotoGP chance in the two American races later this season. The reigning AMA superbike champion will ride a third factory Suzuki...

DEP Pipes British Two Stroke Championship: Leisure Lakes

14 May 2008 by Paul Harris

The DEP series rolled into a new venue on Sunday to be greeted by a smooth and fast-looking sand track under a blazing Lancastrian sun. As it transpired, the racing was just as hot as the weather. ...

North West 200 Tuesday Practice

14 May 2008 by Alan McKeeman

John McGuinness set the pace in the first practice session for Saturday’s North West 200 by lapping the Northern Ireland course on his HM Plant Honda in 4m25.377s, an average speed of 121.629mph. He...

MotoGP: Andrea Dovizioso's team boss flattered by factory link

13 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

The boss of Andrea Dovizioso’s satellite Honda team has said current rumours linking the Italian with a ride in Honda’s official factory team in 2009 vindicates his decision to sign the former world...

FIM World Motocross: Tommy Searle fires a warning shot

13 May 2008 by Paul Harris

The MX2 class in Bulgaria on Sunday was a showcase for great racing as Tommy Searle led the opener from the start, ahead of reigning champion Antonio Cairoli. Cairoli took three laps to find a way...

Brands Hatch action

12 May 2008 by spells675

Here’s some of the action from Paddock hill bend at Brands this weekend.

MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo to call on mental toughness in France

12 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo reckons he will need to call on his mental toughness to help him battle leg injuries that will leave him short of 100 per cent fitness for this weekend’s French MotoGP in Le Mans. The...

MotoGP: Valentino Rossi impressed by Jorge Lorenzo

12 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi believes impressive new Fiat Yamaha team-mate Jorge Lorenzo is providing him with great motivation as the Italian goes in search of a sixth MotoGP crown in 2008. Lorenzo is Rossi’s...

Racing results round-up: May 10-11

12 May 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. WORLD SUPERBIKES, MONZA BRITISH SUPERBIKES,...

Brands Hatch British Superbikes; Crutchlow wins race two

11 May 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Cal Crutchlow took a well deserved win in the second British Superbike race at Brands Hatch, despite a badly dislocated ankle. Crutchlow lead for most of the race and was comfortably in the lead when...

Monza World Superbikes: Haga steals win from Kiyonari

11 May 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Reigning British Superbike champion Ryuichi Kiyonari narrowly missed out on his maiden World Superbike win to Noriyuki Haga in the last corner of the second race at Monza. Kiyo worked his way through...

Brands Hatch British Superbikes: Byrne takes race one

11 May 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Shayne Byrne has taken the win in the opening British Superbike race at Brands Hatch. Finishing off the meeting that was abandoned after snow five weeks ago Byrne put in a solid performance to work...

Monza World Supersport: Foret takes the win

11 May 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Fabien Foret took the win in the Monza round of the World Supersport championship. Foret had to work his way through the pack as he got off to a slow start with team-mate Broc Parkes in the lead, but...

Monza World Superbikes: Neukirchner wins first WSB race

11 May 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Max Neukirchner has taken his debut World Superbike win after a race long wheel to wheel battle. Neukirchner swapped places with Yukio Kagayama and Noriyuki Haga constantly throughout the race but...

Monza World Superbikes: Unstoppable Bayliss takes pole

10 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Xerox Ducati rider Troy Bayliss has taken pole position for tomorrows two 18 lap World Superbike races. Bayliss showed his electrifying pace during the final free practice session and then went even...

World Supersport: Parkes under lap record, Jones riding injured

10 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Broc Parkes shrugged off the injuries sustained in a bicycle crash last week to set pole position and a new track record for tomorrow’s 16 lap World Supersport race at Monza. The factory Yamaha man is...

Monza World Superbikes: Sofuoglu withdraws after brothers death

09 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Hannspree Ten Kate Honda rider Kenan Sofuoglu has withdrawn from the Monza Wrld Superbike race following the news that his younger brother Sinan has been killed in Turkey. The Ten Kate Honda team...

MotoGP: John Surtees blasts electronic rider aids

09 May 2008 by Matthew Birt

British MotoGP legend John Surtees believes huge advances in electronic rider aids currently dominating the premier class spells grave danger for modern era world championship racing. Surtees, who was...

Monza World Superbikes: Max Neukirchner dominant in qualifying thanks to tow

09 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Alstare Suzuki man Max Neukirchner backed up his impressive run of form to take provisional World Superbike pole with a lap time 0.369seconds faster than second placed Troy Bayliss. Neukirchner spent...

John Holden and Andy Winkle are on the double at Cadwell Park

09 May 2008 by Pat Hamblin

John Holden and Andy Winkle (D&A Walmsley LCR Suzuki) began their quest for the British Championship in fine style with two wins at the opening round at Cadwell Park. However, the two-day event was...

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