TT & road races | Motorcycle Sport | Isle of Man TT results

Chad's TT Video Diary: Josh Brookes Interview

24 May 2013 by MCN

With less than 24 hours left until the first practice session, Chad caught up with newcomer Josh Brookes to hear his last minute thoughts on the looming qualifying session. tt13diary

Chad's TT Video Diary: 1 day to go

24 May 2013 by MCN

With less than 24 hours left until he’s on track, Chad visits the Fairy Bridge to get some last minute luck from the magic folks! tt13diary

John McGuinness TT video diary: Day 1

24 May 2013 by MCN

Day one of John’s exclusive MCN TT diaries – beers at the NW200, getting wet, and arriving in the Isle of Man. tt13diary

Chad's Daily Diary: On our way to the TT

24 May 2013 by Steve Hunt

When people talk about embedded journalists at sporting events, it usually means that the writer has managed to book himself in to the same, swanky hotel that the riders/players/athletes are staying in. Not here at MCN. At Motorcyclenews we believe that if a job is worth doing, then it’s worth doing properly. During the entire two weeks, Adam ‘Chad’ Child is not only covering the event for MCN but...

NW200: Racing abandoned in heavy rain

18 May 2013

For the second time in three years, Saturday’s race action at the International North West 200 fell victim to the weather as torrential rain led to just two laps of racing being completed. The rain...

NW200: Dunlop takes victory in shortened Supersport race

18 May 2013 by Phil Wain

Michael Dunlop took victory in Saturday’s North West 200 Supersport race although heavy rain meant conditions were treacherous and the result declared at the end of the second lap after four riders...

NW200: Seeley dominates opening night with two wins

16 May 2013 by Stephen Davison

Alastair Seeley dominated the opening evening of racing at the Vauxhall International North West 200 with victories in both the Ballymoney Borough Council Supersport and Live Wire AV Solutions...

NW200: Seeley in second group start

16 May 2013 by Stephen Davison

A steward’s meeting at the Vauxhall International North West 200 has decided that Alastair Seeley will start on the 4th row of Group B in the Supersport races and on the 2nd row of Group B in the...

NW200: Dunlop fastest again in wet Thursday practice

16 May 2013 by Stephen Davison

Michael Dunlop continued to dominate the 2013 Vauxhall International North West 200 practice today with fastest times in every category except the Supertwins during a very wet session this...

Video: Metzeler Tyres interview Guy Martin and Josh Brookes

15 May 2013 by MCN

Metzeler Tyres recently caught up with Tyco Suzuki racers Guy Martin and Josh Brookes prior to the start of their 2013 road racing campaign. Hear what they had to say here.

NW200: Michael Dunlop dominates opening practice

14 May 2013 by Stephen Davison

Michael Dunlop continued his meteoric start to the 2013 season by setting the fastest time in the Superbike class during the opening practice for the Vauxhall International North West 200 today. The...

HM Plant and Padgett's Honda merge for 2013 NW200 and TT

14 May 2013 by Stephen Davison

Two of the most iconic race teams- and colour schemes- in British bike racing have merged at this year’s Vauxhall International North West 200. HM Plant Honda has joined forces with Clive Padgett’s...

John McGuinness: 20 years at the North West 200

14 May 2013 by Stephen Davison

Honda TT Legends rider John McGuinness first raced at the North West 200 20 years ago. In that time he has only missed two meetings- in 2001 when the Foot and Mouth epidemic led to the race being...

Seeley and Easton go head to head at NW200

08 May 2013 by Stephen Davison

The first International road race of 2013, the Vauxhall North West 200 on May 18, promises to be the scene of a series of fascinating duels between the heavyweights of the pure road racing...

Video: Norton's TT bike revealed

07 May 2013 by MCN

Norton was brought back into British hands in 2009. After two previous attempts, Norton is back at the TT in just a few weeks with two almost completely new 1000cc V4 bikes, two riders, and a bundle of determination to make this the start of a new racing era for the firm.

Michael Dunlop wins at Tandragee 100

06 May 2013 by Stephen Davison

Michael Dunlop continued his blisteringly successful start to the Irish road racing season with a double Superbike race triumph at Saturday’s Tandragee 100 in Co Armagh. The Ballymoney man had been...

Guy Martin at Cookstown

29 April 2013 by John Haveron

Guy Martin gets it crossed up at the Cookstown 100.

Underdog Brits shine at Bol d'Or

24 April 2013 by Simon Patterson

The Bol d’Or 24 hour race this weekend was one for the underdogs as far as British success was concerned; with both Steve Mercer and Michael Rutter coming from nowhere to achieve excellent...

Bol d'Or: Honda TT Legends challenge ends with blown engine

21 April 2013 by Simon Patterson

The Honda TT Legends have been forced to retire from the 2013 Bol d’Or after completing almost 19hrs of the 24hr race, after a split heat exchanger caused their engine to blow. The team had challenged...

Bol d'Or: Rutter secures 11th hour deal to start Bol d'Or

20 April 2013 by Simon Patterson

Michael Rutter has secured an 11th hour deal that will see him compete in this afternoon’s Bol d’Or 24hr race at Magny Cours. The Honda TT Legends rider was dropped from his starting spot by the team...

Bol d'Or: Dunlop in, Rutter out at Honda TT Legends

19 April 2013 by Simon Patterson

A change in team lineup will see Michael Dunlop racing in tomorrow’s Bol d’Or 24hr race at Magny Cours for the Honda TT Legends team. Dunlop was originally the Honda TT Legends team’s reserve rider,...

Bol d'Or: Dunlop in, Rutter out at Honda TT Legends

19 April 2013 by Simon Patterson

A change in team lineup will see Michael Dunlop racing in tomorrow’s Bol d’Or 24hr race at Magny Cours for the Honda TT Legends team. Dunlop was originally the Honda TT Legends team’s reserve rider,...

SRC Kawasaki top Bol d'Or qualifying, TT Legends 12th

19 April 2013 by Simon Patterson

Factory Kawasaki endurance specialists SRC have topped qualifying for the 77th Bol d’Or, setting a blistering pace that saw all three of their riders top their respective qualifying sessions, while...

Video: Honda TT Legends 2013 preview

16 April 2013 by MCN

With the Endurance World Championship just around the corner, Honda TT Legends have produced a preview of their third year in the championsip ahead of this weekend’s opening round, the Bol d’Or, at...

TT chief offers stark warning to Irish road racing

26 March 2013 by Stephen Davison

‘I take no satisfaction in saying this because I’m a huge fan of Irish National road racing but as the man who is responsible for promoting the TT I wouldn’t lose any sleep over the future of our...

Metzeler becomes title sponsor of Ulster Grand Prix

18 March 2013 by Simon Patterson

Tire manufacturer Metzeler has been confirmed as the title sponsor for the 2013 Ulster Grand Prix. The deal will see the event become the Metzeler International Ulster Grand Prix for three years. The...

Video: Dan Kneen prepares for 2013

12 March 2013

Manx rider Dan Kneen is preparing for another season with title sponsor marks Bloom racing. Hear from Dan himself as he updates us on his plans and preparation for the 2013 roadracing season.

Michael Dunlop to join Honda TT Legends for 24-hour EWC events

11 March 2013 by Simon Patterson

Northern Irishman Michael Dunlop will join the Honda TT Legends for their 24hr world endurance events this season. Dunlop, originally signed to compete at the North West 200 and Isle of Man TT, will...

Will MV Agusta be able to reclaim the glory days of Giacomo Agostini?

06 March 2013 by Andy Davidson

Veteran team boss Jack Valentine has decided to put a team together for a return to the TT. Former Supersport TT winner Gary Johnson has already been signed and they will be running an MV Agusta. But...

Iconic MV Agusta returns to TT with Robinsons of Rochdale and Ryan McCay

04 March 2013 by Simon Patterson

Northern Irish racer Ryan McCay will partner up with Robinsons of Rochdale for the 2013 road racing season in a deal that will see the return of the legendary MV Agustas to the Isle of Man TT. The...

Strong Lineup of Newcomers for 2013 Vauxhall North West 200

27 February 2013 by Stephen Davison

Three-time former British Supersport champion Karl Harris leads a strong line-up of newcomers for this year’s Vauxhall International North West 200. The 32 year old, who has also won a European...

Stuart Easton returns to the North West 200 in 2013

27 February 2013 by Stephen Davison

There will be a huge Irish welcome waiting for Scottish rider Stuart Easton when practice begins at the Vauxhall International North West 200 on May 14. Just two years after suffering serious injuries...

McGuinness and Dunlop: The Double Act

09 February 2013 by Stephen Davison

A touring NW200 promotion provided the first opportunity to see how the McGuinness-Dunlop relationship might work in the new TT Legends team – revealingly, and hilariously. When Honda launched their...

NW200 legends on Vauxhall dealers tour

07 January 2013

Four of road racing’s biggest stars will be on a tour of Northern Ireland’s Vauxhall dealers next week to celebrate the car brand’s title sponsorship of the 2013 North West 200. TT legend John...

Cameron Donald re-signs with Wilson Craig Racing

12 December 2012 by Simon Patterson

Australian double TT winner Cameron Donald will remain with Wilson Craig Racing for the 2013 roadracing season. Donald, who has been supported by Craig through various teams since 2005, will be...

Norton announce two rider TT team

11 December 2012 by Simon Patterson

Norton have announced a two-man British team for the 2013 Isle of Man TT, bringing Dan Hegarty into the team alongside 2012 rider Ian Mackman. Hegarty, a promising TT rider since his 2012 debut, is...