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Oulton BSB pics

14 May 2007 by Dean White

Some more pics from Oulton….and some more Shakey wheelies!

Stoner warns Elias for Le Mans

14 May 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP world championship leader Casey Stoner has warned Honda rival Toni Elias to stop following him to set a fast lap time ahead of round five in Le Mans on May 20, 2007. Stoner’s patience snapped...

Donald and Porter out of TT

14 May 2007 by Gary Pinchin

Two of the TT’s top stars Cameron Donald and Raymond Porter are out of the TT for very different reasons. Aussie Cameron Donald, who was hotly tipped for success at the Centenary TT, will miss the...

Junior Road Race Round 2 Rednal

14 May 2007 by phoenix-racing

The outlook weather wise was more the sort of April that we are used to in the UK, as it was, the meeting was briefly “clipped” by the forecast rain, and aside from “soggy” practice, the remainder of the day was dry. First up was Junior Mini Moto, which saw the tiny Jake Archer stamp his authority on the day with 3 race wins, the battle for 2nd and 3rd was between Euan Miller and Sidney Hargreaves...

Jacque states desire to race in Le Mans

14 May 2007 by Matthew Birt

Injured French rider Olivier Jacque is ready to declare himself fit to ride in his home GP at Le Mans this weekend, even though doctors believe he should withdraw. Jacque’s doctors are understood to...

MCN talks to speedway star Chris 'Bomber' Harris

14 May 2007 by Gary Pinchin

He might only be in his first full season of Speedway GP racing but Coventry Bees speedway star Chris ‘Bomber’ Harris finished a sensational third in this weekend’s round at Wroclaw, Poland. MCN spoke...

Pedersen leads the way in World Championship

14 May 2007 by Gary Pinchin

Nicki Pedersen is setting a sizzling Danish pace at the head of the World Championship standings after his second successive Grand Prix victory at Wroclaw. But there was plenty to cheer about for...

BMF continental showdown

14 May 2007 by Gary Pinchin

East meets Wild West when the flat-trackers of the Short Track UK series take centre-stage at this weekend’s BMF Show. Making their British racing debut at Peterborough’s East of England Showground...

Hat-trick for Anstey, win each for Plater and McGuinness

14 May 2007 by MCN

The 150,000 strong crowd which lined the nine-mile North West 200 race circuit were treated to a superb days racing with three different riders standing on the top step of the podium. John McGuinness...

I will come quietly WPC sexy!

14 May 2007 by Jonathan Friday

Me being nicked by Virgin Media “WPC” at the Brands Hatch British Superbikes Round.

Bennetts and MCN Competition Winners

13 May 2007 by Kerry Green

To say my wife and I were absolutely delighted to win the Bennetts and MCN competition to attend the Oulton Park round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship as Bennetts’ VIP guests, is an...

Haga does the double at Monza

13 May 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Noriyuki Haga recorded a well deserved double win at Monza as he won the second World Superbikes race of the day. The Japanese man had a dreadful start finding himself back in sixth, similar to race...

Sofuoglu takes race one for Supersport

13 May 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Kenan Sofuoglu continued his dominance in the Supersport championship as he won the first race of the day in Monza by just under four seconds. The Turkish rider did not get to the first corner in...

Haga takes his first win at Monza

13 May 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Pole man Noriyuki Haga has won the first World Superbikes race of the day at Monza in dramatic fashion. The Yamaha man put in an unbelievable ride to win the race at the home of his team, Yamaha...

BSB Neon Angel, Laverty, Grant and Lowry

13 May 2007 by Kerry Green

Here are a couple of pictures that I have manipulated into Neon (Glowing Edges actually). Well, we have to do something in between the Bennetts British Superbike rounds to keep us occupied. The...

Burgess: Stoner's success not all about Ducati

13 May 2007 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi’s crew chief Jerry Burgess said Ducati’s incredible top speed advantage is not the lone reason why the Bologna manufacturer has made such a dominant start to the new 800cc MotoGP...

Hill top view of Oulton Park

12 May 2007 by macca5220

This was taken at Oulton Park on Monday, May 7, 2007. I was sat on hill top and this is the BSB winner, Kiyonari from the second race. What a great weekend.

Sofuoglu the man of the moment

12 May 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Kenan Sofuoglu has set the fastest time ever for a Supersport rider at Monza this afternoon on the way to pole for tomorrow’s race. The Hanspree Ten Kate Honda rider set a blitzing time of 1:50.459...

Thanks BBC

12 May 2007 by wbousy

I just want to congratulate the BBC for their coverage of the Northwest 200 on-line. The sound and picture quality were excellent for a live stream and the shots from the helicopter were simply amazing. I like watching bike racing on TV but this was even better. Well done BBC. More please!

Haga pole for Monza

12 May 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Japan’s Noriyuki Haga has set an unbelievable lap time to take pole for tomorrow’s World Superbike race at Monza. The Yamaha rider set a best lap of 1:44.941 in superpole just over four 10s of a...

Rossi, Capirossi and KRJR give green light to Indy

12 May 2007 by Matthew Birt

Safety improvements at the world famous Indianapolis circuit have been endorsed by the three-rider MotoGP Safety Commission. Safety plans for Indianapolis were presented to Valentino Rossi, Loris...

Flaming Crutchlow

11 May 2007 by dave Miller

Here’s a picture I took of Cal Crutchlow on the entrance to Lodge corner at Oulton Park during BSB qualifying in May 2007. Flames were shooting out the exhaust up to 300mm long

Getting close to the BSB action

11 May 2007 by paul dixon

Oulton Park bank holiday racing – well it is in the North so as expected the weather was “indifferent” but as usual throughout the meeting the racing was a credit to the skill and “bravery” of the...

Oulton Park BSB wheelie special

11 May 2007 by chris white

Some of the wheelies over Clay and the right line at Brittens at Oulton Park.

Electronics key to Ducati success

11 May 2007 by Matthew Birt

Electronics are now the most important element in mounting a serious challenge in the MotoGP world championship, according to Ducati chief Claudio Domenicali. Domenicali said intricate engine...

Charpentier on top in Supersport qualifying

11 May 2007 by Michael Guy

Sebastian Charpentier saved his best till last to overhaul his Ten Kate Honda team-mate Keenan Sofuoglu to end the first qualifying session in provisional pole position. Charpentier started the day off the pace and was down in 12th position after this morning’s free practice but after changes to the bike he put himself at the top of the pile at a track where he has dominated in the past. Sofuoglu...

Toseland sets fastest ever lap of Monza

11 May 2007 by Michael Guy

James Toseland set the fastest ever Superbike lap of the Monza circuit to take provisional pole position for Sunday’s two races. Toseland became the first man ever to drop into the 1m45s bracket with...

FGSport sell share to Infront

11 May 2007 by Michael Guy

WSB organisers FGSport have announced they have sold a considerable share of the WSB championship to the Swiss Sports and Media promoters – Infront. Infront are owned by the godson and nephew of FIFA...

Sufuoglu quickest for Supersport

11 May 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Kenan Sofuoglo was the quickest rider in this morning’s first Supersport practice at Monza. The Honda man and current championship leader recorded a quickest time of 1:50.691, just under two 100ths of...

Rutter takes pole for North West 200

11 May 2007

“F**king brilliant!” are the words Rutter uttered to his team the moment he returned to pit lane at the North West 200 having clinched pole position on his first time there on the Isilon MSS Discovery...

Haga goes quickest at Monza

11 May 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Noriyuki Haga set the quickest time at the first WSB practice of the weekend at Monza. The Yamaha rider recorded a time of 1:46.540 ahead of Australia’s Troy Bayliss who went round in...

Rossi: 'Bridgestone has made a big step'

11 May 2007 by Matthew Birt

Former world champion Valentino Rossi has praised the efforts of Michelin’s main tyre rival Bridgestone after the Japanese factory won three out of the opening four races in 2007. Rossi admitted...

Toseland predicts tough weekend

10 May 2007 by Michael Guy

James Toseland is predicting one of the toughest races of the season this weekend in Monza, but remains confident he can continue his 100 per cent record of winning at least one race at every round of...

Future Champs

10 May 2007 by jonas cooper

Having just been part of a fantastic weekend at Whilton Mill for the third round of the SEMRC mini moto championship I would like to recommend that you get yourselves along to one of the rounds in the...

Memories of a very early TT start

10 May 2007 by nisbet c. Dalgleish

After a night out in Douglas during TT week one year we decided to spend the rest of the night at the grandstand to see the first action of the day. We woke up with a start as Frank Stasni (?) went out on a early morning run on the Jawa – while it was still dark! Great memories from a TT fan since 1959…

Suzuki poised to begin talks with Hopkins and Vermeulen

10 May 2007 by Matthew Birt

Suzuki bosses will begin formal discussions with factory duo John Hopkins and Chris Vermeulen within the next five weeks. The Barcelona GP on June 10, 2007 will be when discussions commence, with a...

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