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Hayden on pole

14 October 2005

Nicky Hayden has taken his third pole position of the season after setting the fastest ever lap round Philip Island. The American beat newly recrowned world champion Valentino Rossi to the top spot by just one tenth of a second with Honda rider Sete Gibernau finishing the front row of the grid a further three tenths down. Carlos Checa, Colin Edwards and Max Biaggi make up the third row while GP...

Ito in for Capirossi

14 October 2005

Ito in for Capirossi

Shinichi Ito will race for the Ducati Marlboro team as a replacement for the injured Loris Capirossi. Capirossi suffered chest injuries from a crash in practice for the previous round in Australia,...

A cheeky smile...

14 October 2005

A cheeky smile...

Just the thing to lift your spirits if you’re at work…. Discovered MCN Auctions? Click here.

Dreading the babes

14 October 2005

It takes a very pretty woman to make dreadlocks look good… Discovered MCN Auctions? Click here.

ACU youth series

14 October 2005

ACU youth series

Three new race series aimed at riders between 12 and 23 years of age will run next season with a race bike prize for each overall winner. The ACU Star Championships aim to bridge the gap between club...

A firmer rear

14 October 2005

Apparently going for a softer rear improves handling, but this one looks quite firm. Discovered MCN Auctions? Click here.

Rossi takes fifth in a row

14 October 2005

Rossi takes fifth in a row

Valentino Rossi has taken yet another win at Phillip Island, taking his tally at the circuit to five wins in a row. The newly crowned World Champion dominated the race, holding back Honda rider Nicky...

Get MotoGP exclusives

14 October 2005

Get MotoGP exclusives

In Motor Cycle News, October 19, 2005, MotoGP reporter Matthew Birt reveals what is happening in the current contract frenzy engulfing the GP paddock, including: Honda brough to the brink by Chris...

2006 WSB test dates

14 October 2005

2006 WSB test dates

The final round of the World Sueprbike championship may only just have taken place but preparations for next year are well underway with the dates for the first round of the championship and the 2006...

Rossi fastest in Oz

14 October 2005

Rossi fastest in Oz

250cc free practice one: 1. Porto 1:34.700. 2. De ANgelis 1:35.011. 3. Lorenzo 1:35.066. 4. Barbera 1:35.635. 5. Stoner 1:35.824. 6. Dovizioso 1:35.893. 7. De Puniet 1:35.905. 8. Locatelli...

Moto1/Ultimate Biker

14 October 2005

Moto1/Ultimate Biker

The Dunlop Moto1 event has been won by Supermoto star Christian Iddon after two days and five challenges at Mallory Park in Leicestershire on October 15/16, 2005. Iddon faced a strong challenge from...

GP: Phillip Island results

14 October 2005

GP: Phillip Island results

125cc results: 1. Luthi. 2. Koyama. 3. Simoncelli. 4. Pasini. 5. Kallio. 6. Faubel. 7. Talmacsi. 8. Rodriguez. 9. Gadea. 10. Masbou. 11. De Rosa. 12. Lai. 13. Poggiali. 14. Di Meglio. 15. Olive. 16.

Haga-eye babe view

14 October 2005

It’s times like this when we wish we could fit Noriyuki Haga with a camera on the grid… Discovered MCN Auctions? Click here.

Trail riding ban

14 October 2005

Trail riding ban

Trail riding will be severly curbed following the introduction of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Bill. The new law bans all recreational vehicles from all rights-of-way (RoW) not...

Bid now on Hailwood lid

14 October 2005

Bid now on Hailwood lid

A rush of exciting new items have just appeared in MCN Auctions. One of Mike Hailwood’s helmets – originally won in an MCN competition in 1968 – is up for auction. This is a genuine and certifiable...

New minimoto track

14 October 2005

New minimoto track

A new legal minimoto venue has now started running in West Sussex. The venue is located at Angmering in West Sussex with a dedicated minimoto club. The site has planning permission to run bikes seven...

Jones signs for Foggy

14 October 2005

Jones signs for Foggy

British Supersport runner-up in 2005, Craig Jones, has signed for the Foggy-Petronas team to race in World Superbikes in 2006. Jones has signed a one year deal with the team to race the FP-1, with an...

MCI mini bike warning

14 October 2005

MCI mini bike warning

The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCI) has issued a warning to parents to be aware of the law when buying mini bikes for their children. Around 7,000 of the higher end minimotos and mini bikes are...

A little underdressed...

14 October 2005

A little underdressed...

No wonder the Ducati riders are keen to work closely with their new mechanics…. Discovered MCN Auctions? Click here.

Babe for a quick Blata

14 October 2005

Babe for a quick Blata

British MotoGP star James Ellison wears a racing tea cosy to keep his head warm, and a brolly girl to keep the sun off… Discovered MCN Auctions? Click here.

Moto1 this weekend

14 October 2005

Moto1 this weekend

Dunlop Moto1 takes place on October 15/16th at Mallory Park, with top stars from all motorcycle discplines competing in five events to decide the overall winner. World Superbike stars Chris Walker...

Bayliss/Lanzi for Ducati

14 October 2005

Bayliss/Lanzi for Ducati

Ducati has officially dropped James Toseland from its World Sueprbike team for 2006 with Troy Bayliss and rising star Lorenzo Lanzi taking over the two-bike squad next year. Toseland still hasn’t...

Jarvis is Brit Trials champ

07 October 2005

Jarvis is Brit Trials champ

Graham Jarvis is the 2005 British Trials champion on Sunday October 9, having won four of the six rounds. The MRS Sherco rider took the title with a win in the final round to stay in front of Gas Gas...

Knight is Enduro champ

07 October 2005

Knight is Enduro champ

Britain’s David Knight has won the 2005 Enduro 3 World Champion at the penultimate round of the series at Serres in Greece. Knight has dominated the championship, and has won at seven of the eight...

Yukio on provisional pole

07 October 2005

Yukio on provisional pole

Yukio Kagayama has topped the first day of qualifying for the final round of the World Superbike championship at Magny Cours. The Japanese Suzuki rider is one of the few riders to have tested at the...

Brands BSB results

07 October 2005

Results from the final round of the British Superbike championship. Click the link on the right to read the full race report. Race one positions: Gregorio LAVILLA , Leon HASLAM , 0.312 James HAYDON , 7.390 Ryuichi KIYONARI , 7.498 Dean THOMAS , 7.795 Michael RUTTER , 11.848 Gary MASON , 20.394 Steve PLATER , 23.404 Jeremy McWILLIAMS , 30.839 Jonathan REA , 35.126 Michael LAVERTY , 37.913...

Impressing the babe...

07 October 2005

Impressing the babe...

While she seemed impressed by Laconi’s clocks, Regis himself wasn’t quite so sure… Discovered MCN Auctions? Click here.

Harris joins HM Plant

07 October 2005

Harris joins HM Plant

Karl Harris has signed for the HM Plant Honda Racing British Superbike team in 2006. The 25-year-old Yorkshireman last rode for the team in 2004, winning the British Supersport class. He’ll join...

Reynolds retires

07 October 2005

Reynolds retires

Reigning British Superbike champion John Reynolds has decided to retire from racing following the heavy crash he had during practice for the last BSB round at Brands Hatch last Friday. The...

Still not happy?

07 October 2005

Still not happy?

Another pair looking unhappy they won’t be attending the MCN Butlins weekend at Skegness today…. Discovered MCN Auctions? Click here.

KTM quit World SM

07 October 2005

KTM quit World SM

KTM has announced it will not field a factory team in the 2006 Supermoto World Championship. The Austrian firm has claimed two world titles in the four years of the championship, but will focus on...

HM sign McGuinness

07 October 2005

HM sign McGuinness

John McGuinness will ride for the HM Plant Honda Racing team in both the British Superstock series and select road-racing events. The 31-year-old will ride a CBR1000RR in Superstocks, and compete in...

Magny WSB Results

07 October 2005

Results from the final round fo the World Superbike championship. Click the link on the right to see the full race report. Race 1 C. VERMEULEN, Y. KAGAYAMA, J. TOSELAND,8.2 K. MUGGERIDGE,13.336 T. CORSER,13.887 A. PITT,14.299 C.WALKER,15.27 M.NEUKIRCHNER,16.136 L. LANZI,16.616 N. ABE,18.201 D. CHECA,31.1 B. BOSTROM,34.31 G.BUSSEI,34.493 F. NIETO,38.601 S. GIMBERT,38.914 M.SANCHINI,40.508 I.

Not looking happy....

07 October 2005

Not looking happy....

Obviously upset that they can’t make the MCN Butlins weekend…. But you still can with day tickets available on the gate on Saturday October 8 and Sunday October 9, 2005. Discovered MCN Auctions? Click...

Something amusing her?

07 October 2005

Something amusing her?

Wonder what is amusing her so much? It looks like something to do with his fuel tank? Discovered MCN Auctions? Click here.

Haslam leads at Brands

07 October 2005

Haslam leads at Brands

Leon Haslam has lead and Airwaves Ducati 1-2 on the first day of practice for the final round of the British Superbike championship. He and team-mate Gregorio Lavilla lead the time sheets all day...