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Croft British Superbikes: Kiyo wins race 1

12 August 2007 by Angus Farquhar

Ryuichi Kiyonari has taken the win in the first British Superbikes race at Croft, while Tom Sykes got his first podium in third. Jonathan Rea was the man to take the holeshot ahead of pole-sitter Cal...

Video: Behind the scenes with Virgin Yamaha at Mallory

11 August 2007 by Angus Farquhar

With British Superbikes at Croft this weekend we thought we’d give you a recap of the events of the last round of the championship at Mallory Park with the help of “The Weekend in Red” TV show that...

Croft British Superbikes: Crutchlow takes pole

11 August 2007 by Angus Farquhar

Not satisfied with taking his first front row in British Superbikes Rizla Suzuki rider Cal Crutchlow managed to push to his first ever BSB pole position for Sunday’s race at Croft. Crutchlow found an...

Brands pictures

11 August 2007 by lee puttock

Here are some photos that I recently took at the World Superbikes round hosted at Brands Hatch! I’m only 15 so if these were published it would make my year! Cheers guys!

Rea hits the deck

10 August 2007 by Mark Waller

Jonathan Rea fell during second practice at Tower Bend on Friday at Croft.

Croft British Supersport: Michael Laverty goes fastest at Croft

10 August 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Michael Laverty was the leading rider in the British Supersport practices at Croft today by taking the fastest lap in both sessions. The Relentless Suzuki rider, winner last time out at Mallory Park,...

Croft British Superbikes: HM Plant Honda's Jonathan Rea the man to beat at Croft

10 August 2007 by Sarah Carnell

HM Plant Honda’s Jonathan Rea was the quickest rider again at Croft in this afternoon’s second free practice session. Rea recorded a best time of 1:20.110 to go to the top of the leader board after 26...

MotoGP: D'Antin Ducati pursue four 2008 MotoGP targets

10 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

Ducati’s satellite team boss Luis D’Antin has confirmed to MCN he is in talks with four riders about a 2008 MotoGP world championship ride. Although Luis D’Antin is keen to retain Brazilian veteran...

Croft British Superbikes: HM Plant Honda's Jonathan Rea quickest in free practice one

10 August 2007 by Sarah Carnell

HM Plant Honda’s Jonathan Rea was the fastest man on track this morning in the first British Superbike free practice at Croft. The Northern Irishman was on the pace for the majority of the session,...

Croft British Superbikes: Races to be shown live on ITV

10 August 2007 by Sarah Carnell

British Superbike fans not able to get up to Croft this weekend to watch the latest round live will be pleased to hear ITV are set to screen most of Sunday’s races on ITV. Three and a half hours of...

Brno MotoGP: Ducati to run new fairing in Brno test

10 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

Ducati will run a new aerodynamics package during a test immediately after the Czech Republic MotoGP in Brno. Marlboro Ducati team boss Livio Suppo has confirmed a new fairing will be available for...

Laconi on fire

09 August 2007 by russbyrne

Regis Laconi spitting fire into Hawthorns bend in morning warm up at Brands Hatch.

MotoGP: Chaz Davies denied Brno MotoGP chance

09 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

British rider Chaz Davies has been denied the chance to deputise for injured D’Antin Ducati rider Alex Hofmann in next weekend’s Czech Republic MotoGP race in Brno. Chaz Davies had been told by...

It's about that pitlane ride through Mr Biaggi

09 August 2007 by Chloe West

A photo from a pit tour I went on before race one of the World Superbikes at Brands last weekend.

MotoGP: Kevin Schwantz admits surprise at John Hopkins' Suzuki departure

09 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

Kevin Schwantz has admitted he was surprised at John Hopkins’ decision to quit Suzuki at the end of 2007 to make a multi-million pound switch to rivals Kawasaki. Kevin Schwantz, who won the world 500...

MotoGP: Honda and Ducati chase Alex de Angelis for 2008 MotoGP move

09 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

Alex de Angelis is locked in negotiations with Honda and Ducati satellite teams with a MotoGP move in 2008 looking a certainty. The San Marino rider flew to California for last month’s Laguna Seca...

British Superbikes: James Haydon unsure on Hawk Kawasaki future

09 August 2007 by Gary Pinchin

Motorcyclenews.com finally caught up with James Haydon this morning (Thursday) to discuss his signing for British Superbike team Hawk Kawasaki. But he says there’s some confusion over the matter.

World Superbikes: Ten Kate look for James Toseland's replacement

09 August 2007 by Michael Guy

Ten Kate bosses are facing one of their toughest decisions choosing who will replace James Toseland in 2008. Since their World Superbike debut in 2004 with Chris Vermeulen, the Dutch team have been...

Brands WSB

09 August 2007 by Emma Selling

Hi everyone, me again with some more fantastic shots from my favourite and local race circuit, Brands Hatch. It was wonderful to see Toseland do so well before leaving for MotoGP.

World Supersport: Craig Jones pained by pelvis injury

08 August 2007 by Michael Guy

Craig Jones is battling to be fit for the next round of the World Supersport series after being diagnosed with a suspected cracked pelvis sustained in the highside crash which put him out of the lead...

MotoGP: Valentino Rossi facing multi-million pound tax evasion investigation

08 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP world title fight with Casey Stoner might be the least of his problems as the Fiat Yamaha rider is under investigation by Italy’s authorities for tax evasion, according to...

MotoGP: Casey Stoner - Beating Rossi is a 'privilege'

08 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP world championship leader Casey Stoner reckons defeating title rival Valentino Rossi is a privilege as he looks to extend his series lead over the Italian in the Czech Republic next weekend. ...

World Supersport: Broc Parkes: "I missed him by inches"

08 August 2007 by Michael Guy

Brands Hatch World Supersport race winner Broc Parkes revealed to MCN he came within inches of colliding with Britain’s Craig Jones who crashed out of the lead on lap five. Broc Parkes had begun...

British Superbikes: No Steve Martin for Croft

08 August 2007 by Gary Pinchin

Steve Martin won’t be lining up on the Virgin Yamaha R1 for the British Superbike round at Croft this weekend alongside Tommy Hill. Although the Aussie worked with the team in the Brands World...

Brno MotoGP: Jerry Burgess keen to see new Yamaha MotoGP engine

08 August 2007 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi’s crew chief Jerry Burgess says he is looking forward to gauging the performance of a new Yamaha YZR-M1 engine next week in Brno. A new improved four-cylinder motor is expected to be...

shush, don't tell anyone

08 August 2007 by owen jones

On Sunday night me and my mates Liam, Aidyn and Dean went sneaking round the Brands Hatch pits and paddok and found our way into the podium tower thing.

World Supersport: Tommy Hill on target for factory ride

08 August 2007 by Gary Pinchin

British Superbike’s Tommy Hill could have done enough in his debut World Supersport ride at Brands Hatch to secure a full time slot with the factory Yamaha team. Tommy Hill survived three spectacular...

Bayliss vs JT

08 August 2007 by owen jones

Troy Bayliss and James Toseland in qualifying at Brands on Friday.

British Superbike re-affirms 2008 regulations

08 August 2007 by Gary Pinchin

British Superbike took the unprecedented step of issuing the following press release during the World Superbikes weekend at Brands Hatch. This was to confirm it’s intentions of going to more...

MX1: Billy Mackenzie claims third in Belgium

08 August 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Britain’s Billy Mackenzie secured a podium at the World MX1 Championship GP in Belgium last weekend from pole position. The Scottish Kawasaki rider finished third in the first race behind fellow...

Alex Hofmann turns his attentions to World Superbikes

08 August 2007 by Michael Guy

MotoGP man Alex Hofmann was one of a number of riders who spent the weekend at Brands Hatch looking to secure a ride in World Superbikes next season. Alex Hofmann, who is currently recovering from...

Toseland 52

08 August 2007 by pokemonjou

This is me (Jou) and my friends outside the Thistle Hotel at Brands Hatch on Sunday 5th August 2007, when James Toseland won his double.

Ryan Farquhar wins Mid Antrim 150

07 August 2007 by Gary Pinchin

Ryan Farquhar produced an incredible performance at the 2007 Mid-Antrim 150 when he won all three main races. Ryan Farquhar’s perfect hat-trick weekend included three pole positions and two new lap...

British Superbikes: Hawk Kawasaki plan James Haydon ride

07 August 2007 by Gary Pinchin

Hawk Kawasaki are making plans to runJames Haydon on their superbike for the Cadwell British Superbike round. Alex Camier has been drafted into the team to replace Peter Hickman for this weekend’s...

British Superbikes: Alex Camier replaces Peter Hickman on Hawk Kawasaki ZX-10

07 August 2007 by Gary Pinchin

There will be two Camiers racing in British Superbikes this weekend at Croft when Alex lines up on the same grid as elder brother Leon. Alex Camier, who celebrated his 19th birthday on July 18, is...

Video: Brands Hatch World Supersport highlights

07 August 2007 by Angus Farquhar

Keenan Sofuoglu wrapped up the World Supersport title at Brands Hatch by taking second plce in the race. Check out the video below to see the full highlights of the race.

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