March

Andrews testing WSB ZX-10R

30 March 2010 by Gary Pinchin

Simon Andrews will be swapping his MSS Colchester Kawasaki Superbike for the WSB ZX-10 of the Paul Bird-run, factory Kawasaki Racing Team during their two-day test at Valencia this week. The 25-year...

Portimao 2010

30 March 2010 by jamie46rossi

Thanks to James Toseland for giving me a knee slider after race two in Portimao Also thanks to Cal Crutchlow for lending me his Superpole trophy!

Portimao pics

29 March 2010 by jamierob

Was lucky enough to get an infield pass for Portimao at the weekend and got this great shot of Leon Haslam giving Biaggi a pillion ride round the track. Also my son was interviewed for SIC a Portugese...

WSB Portimao: Race 2 results - Biaggi wins again

28 March 2010 by MCN

Max Biaggi maintained his momentum and gained a second victory in Portimao. Leon Haslam took second with Cal Crutchlow landing a comfortable third. 1 Biaggi M. (ITA) Aprilia RSV4 1000 F. 38’06.128...

WSB Portimao: Race 1 results - Biaggi forces Haslam to accept second

28 March 2010 by MCN

Leon Haslam was forced into second place by a triumphant Max Biaggi in the first race at Portimao today. Only 0.2 of a second was between the racers as they crossed the line after a fierce battle that...

WSB Portimao: Superpole results - Crutchlow takes pole!

27 March 2010 by MCN

Cal Crutchlow followed through on his earlier excellent performance to take the premier position on the grid. Leon Haslam took forth and Rea (fifth) and Byrne (seventh) ensured that nearly half the...

WSB Portimao: Qualifying 2nd session - Haslam fourth, Rea fifth

27 March 2010 by MCN

Leon Haslam and Jonathan Rea were at the front of the the British riders in the second qualifying session in Portimao with less than .020 of a second between them. Jakub Smrz and Max Biaggi shared...

Portimao WSB: Toseland fastest in first free practice

26 March 2010 by Marc Potter

Yamaha’s James Toseland put the Yamaha’s handling woes behind him to post the first fastest time in Friday’s first WSB free practice at Portimao, Portugal. His team mate Crutchlow posted the ninth...

Toseland’s hand still broken

26 March 2010 by Michael Guy

Since arriving at Portimao and visiting the Clinica Mobile James Toseland has learned that he still has a fracture in his left hand following his two crashes at Phillip Island nearly four weeks ago. ...

Toseland back to fitness for Portimao

23 March 2010 by Michael Guy

James Toseland believes he will be fit enough to race at Portimao this weekend without the need for pain killing injections after breaking a bone in his hand at Phillip Island. After returning to the...

Rea optimistic ahead of Portimao race

22 March 2010 by Michael Guy

In winter testing Jonathan Rea and his Ten Kate Honda squad have been the men to beat around the undulating Portuguese circuit and the 23 year old Brit remains in optimistic mood for this weekends...

Tamada to ride Team Reitwagen BMW at Portimao

22 March 2010 by Michael Guy

Former WSB and MotoGP race winner Makoto Tamada will ride for the Reitwagen BMW team in Portimao this weekend. The Japanese rider will replace regular rider Roland Resch who crashed during qualifying...

Tardozzi backs Xaus for Portimao return

12 March 2010 by Michael Guy

BMW Team Manager Davide Tardozzi has given his backing to Ruben Xaus to make a return to racing in Portimao following his nightmare weekend at the season opener in Phillip Island. During the...

WSB paddock still waiting on Aprilia engine verdict

12 March 2010 by Michael Guy

The SBK commission is expected to make a statement on the technical regulations regarding Aprilia’s new RSV4 gear driven cam motor before the second round of the championship at Portimao on 26th to...

Silverstone track developments on schedule

10 March 2010 by Michael Guy

Silverstone’s new track developments are nearing completion with the new layout and spectator facilities expected to be finished by the end of the month. The Northamptonshire circuit will host BSB,...

Camier backs Sport Relief

08 March 2010 by Michael Guy

Factory Aprilia World Superbike rider, Leon Camier is making the most of his Superpole crash at Phillip Island in the opening round of the series by auctioning off his damaged screen in aid of Sport...