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Lausitzring World Superbikes: Troy Bayliss continues to dominate in Germany

08 September 2007 by Michael Guy

Australia’s Troy Bayliss continued to dominate at the Lausitzring in the second qualifying practice this morning as he topped the timesheets once again. The Xerox Ducati rider has been the fastest...

Lausitzring World Superport: Carnage at Lausitzring in wet free practice

08 September 2007 by Michael Guy

The second World Supersport free practice turned into a demolition derby with 16 crashes during the 45 minute session at the Lausitzring. Heavy drizzle turned into consistent rain which resulted in...

JT's replacement (Leon)

08 September 2007 by Azfast

JT’s replacement and only 2 weeks old! I’m very proud of my little lad Leon, as you can see from his leathers he’s with Hannspree for 2008 and we’ve had that Crazy Carl “Froggy” Fogarty round our...

Bill Lomas: a tribute

07 September 2007 by Alex Mercy

With the passing away of Bill Lomas, a man with great technical and driving skills of road racing has left us. His contribution to many motorcycle brands of that time is unforgettable. His 2 times world championship 350cc on the Moto Guzzi single was a big acheivement for a small factory from northern italy. I was honored to meet him twice and was impressed by his excellent Italian speech. First...

MotoGP: Michelin still waiting on Yamaha and Honda decision

07 September 2007 by Matthew Birt

Michelin is still to learn whether Honda and Yamaha’s factory MotoGP teams will continue in 2008 or make a switch to Japanese rivals Bridgestone. Both factories have held discussions with Bridgestone...

Lausitzring World Superbikes: Troy Bayliss back at the top again

07 September 2007 by Michael Guy

Xerox Ducati’s Troy Bayliss made his domination of the opening day at the Lausitzring complete by setting the fastest lap in first qualifying and dipping below his own lap record in the process.

World Supersport: Ten Kate Honda dominate Supersport Qualifying

07 September 2007 by Michael Guy

Ten Kate Honda men Sebastien Charpentier and Kenan Sofuoglu may have sat out the opening wet free practice session this morning, but they stormed to the top of the leader board this afternoon to...

MotoGP: Colin Edwards urges Yamaha to improve 2008 engine

07 September 2007 by Matthew Birt

American Colin Edwards has urged Yamaha engineers to improve engine performance on the 2008 factory YZR-M1 800 machine. While the main criticism of Fiat Yamaha team-mate Valentino Rossi has focused on...

MotoGP: Michelin man admits poor effort

07 September 2007 by Matthew Birt

Michelin boss Jean-Philippe Weber admits the French company simply hasn’t work hard enough to fend off Bridgestone. In a brutally honest assessment of Michelin’s performances in the new 800cc era,...

Lausitzring World Superbikes: Troy Bayliss bounces back to go fastest at Lausitzring

07 September 2007 by Michael Guy

Current Lausitzring lap record holder Troy Bayliss got his weekend off to a good start by topping the time sheets in the opening Superbike free practice session. The reigning World Superbike...

Lausitzring World Supersport: Sebastien Gimbert fastest in free practice one

07 September 2007 by Michael Guy

Yamaha teammates Sebastien Gimbert and David Checa were the surprise package of the opening World Supersport free practice finishing first and second. The two GMT – 94 Yamaha men made the most of the...

World Superbikes: Ten Kate boss talks about Jonathan Rea signing

07 September 2007 by Michael Guy

After securing one of the UK’s brightest prospects on a three year deal Hannspree Honda team boss Ronald Ten Kate has spoken about the deal which sees Jonathan Rea move to his team next year. Ronald...

Racing back in time

07 September 2007 by TIMBO

More memories of heroes.

World Superbikes: Regis Laconi confirmed at Kawasaki for 2008

07 September 2007 by Michael Guy

Frenchman Regis Laconi has signed to ride for the Italian PSG-1 squad for 2008 and will have a new Team Manager in the guise of racing legend Virginio Ferrari. Regis Laconi will enter his third...

Video: Lausitzring World Superbikes: pre-event press conference

07 September 2007 by Michael Guy

Check out the video below as MCN’s World Superbikes reporter grabbed a piece of the action at the pre-event press conference ahead of this weekend’s round at the Lausitzring in Germany. Here you can see Xerox Ducati’s Troy Bayliss, Yamaha’s Noriyuki Haga, Hannspree Ten Kate Honda’sJames Toseland and Alstare Suzuki’s Max Biaggi as they talk abuot the weekend ahead.

Message for Rossi

07 September 2007 by Anthony

Hey Rossi, until now I have admired and enjoyed your riding success in MotoGP, but now you are just a dead set w*nker. Stop f*ckin’ crapping on about tyres and bullshit excuses and get out on the track and ride ya bike hard. Too bad if you keep getting whipped by Stoner, he has got it, you have lost it!

Mamola with hair!

06 September 2007 by crabfat7

This is a rare sight, Randy Mamola with hair, and it’s real, too! I met him in 1981 at Oulton Park and had to have my photo taken with him. This was the Transatlantic Trophy meeting. I’ve still got my...

Hayley with JT

06 September 2007 by BLADDERBOY

Hayley Vallis with James Toseland, at Cadwell Park BSB.

AMA: Neil Hodgson breaks silence over U.S. deal

06 September 2007 by Andy Downes

Neil Hodgson has spoken for the first time about his deal to ride for Honda America in the AMA Superbike series for the next two years. The signing was made official yesterday at the Honda US dealer...

Video: European Drag Racing Championship preview at Santa Pod

06 September 2007 by Andy Downes

Check out the video below as MCN takes a sneak preview of preparations for the final round of the European Drag Racing championship. Some of the most powerful and extreme bikes in the world will be heading to Santa Pod in Northamptonshire this weekend. The event runs over three days starting Friday, September 7, 2007 with the finals running on Sunday September 9 from 9.30am. Top fuel bikes with...

MotoGP: John Hopkins to complete night test in America

06 September 2007 by Matthew Birt

John Hopkins has confirmed he is to take part in a special test session under floodlights in America later this year as part of the assessment into plans to stage the 2008 Qatar MotoGP race at...

Ulster GP action

05 September 2007 by ferg

Three pictures from the Ulster GP. They tell the story themselves.

Me and Aoyama

05 September 2007 by karl thomas

Just got back from Misano. A bit disappointed with Valentino not getting going but met Hiroshi Aoyama in our hotel the next day.

Rossi: Tax and his home town

05 September 2007 by Matthew Birt

The taxman is investigating a claimed £40 million in unpaid revenue, he’s being caned on the track by Casey Stoner and has virtually given up on the title. Matthew Birt went to his home town of Tavullia to find out what the locals make of the situation.