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Joan Lascorz speaks about Imola crash and injury

31 August 2012 by Michael Guy

Joan Lascorz speaks about Imola crash and injury

Following the accident at Imola during official testing in the Superbike World Championship last April 2 we would like to communicate the following about the condition of Joan Lascorz.  Joan remains...

WSB Moscow: Melandri takes race two win and championship lead

26 August 2012 by Michael Guy

WSB Moscow: Melandri takes race two win and championship lead

Marco Melandri stormed to his sixth race win of the season with a brilliant ride in race two at Moscow Raceway. The 29 year old Italian made his way up through the field and although unable to pull...

Moscow WSB: Sofuoglu wins to extend championship lead while Lowes stutters

26 August 2012 by Michael Guy

Moscow WSB: Sofuoglu wins to extend championship lead while Lowes stutters

Kenan Sofuoglu secured victory in the 10th round of the World Supersport championship to extend his championship lead to a commanding 33 points. Sofuoglu’s victory came after an intense early battle...

WSB Moscow: Sykes takes historic victory in first ever Russian race

26 August 2012 by Michael Guy

WSB Moscow: Sykes takes historic victory in first ever Russian race

Tom Sykes secured a brilliant start to finish race win onboard his factory Kawasaki Superbike in race one of the WSB championship at the Moscow Raceway. The 26 lap race started on a damp track with...

WSS Moscow: Cluzel takes pole, Lowes on front row

25 August 2012 by Michael Guy

WSS Moscow: Cluzel takes pole, Lowes on front row

PTR Honda rider Jules Cluzel secured pole position for the Russian round of the World Supersport Championship today. The French rider finished ahead of championship leader Kenan Sofuoglu and Brit Sam...

WSB Moscow: Checa takes charge in Superpole

25 August 2012 by Michael Guy

WSB Moscow: Checa takes charge in Superpole

Carlos Checa secured pole position for tomorrow’s two WSB races at the Moscow Raceway after setting a stunning 1.34.193s lap during Superpole 3. The Spanish rider gained most of his time in the tight...

WSB Moscow: Brits up their game in second Free Practice

25 August 2012 by Michael Guy

WSB Moscow: Brits up their game in second Free Practice

Jonathan Rea led a British and Irish rider charge during second Free Practice at Moscow today. After a slow start to the weekend, Rea moved to the top of the time sheets during the 45 minute session...

WSB Moscow: Sykes up to third as Giugliano stay top

25 August 2012 by Michael Guy

WSB Moscow: Sykes up to third as Giugliano stay top

Friday’s pole man Davide Giugliano was unable to improve his lap time but stayed at the top of the time-sheets during second qualifying this morning. Carlos Checa held second place with a slightly...

WSS Moscow: Lowes on front row despite crash

24 August 2012 by Michael Guy

WSS Moscow: Lowes on front row despite crash

Top Brit, Sam Lowes secured a place on the provisional front row despite only completing four laps during first qualifying at the Moscow Raceway today. The 21 year old set a best time of 1.38.179 but...

WSB Moscow: Ducati take control in first qualifying

24 August 2012 by Michael Guy

WSB Moscow: Ducati take control in first qualifying

Althea Ducati men Davide Giugliano and Carlos Checa secured first and second place in the opening qualifying session for the Russian round of the World Superbike Championship at Moscow Raceway today.

Effenbert Ducati confirm Moscow round absence

16 August 2012 by Michael Guy

Effenbert Ducati confirm Moscow round absence

The three man Effenbert Liberty Racing team confirmed today that they will not be competing in the forthcoming Russian round of the World Superbike Championship. Team management have cited the need to...

Checa in the rain

08 August 2012 by JFK

Checa in the rain

The weather at Silverstone didn’t spoil our day and made for some amazingly close racing. Here’s a shot of Checa in the rain.

Met James Toseland at WSB

07 August 2012 by Tim

We bumped into James Toseland at Silverstone WSB in the paddock on Sunday morning and instead of doing the bare minimum he could get away with, he was very happy to chat and spent about 10 minutes with us. Very down to earth and a lovely bloke! Thanks James – it was much appreciated and made our day.

Silverstone WSB: Guintoli dominates second race in torrential conditions

05 August 2012 by Liam Marsden

Silverstone WSB: Guintoli dominates second race in torrential conditions

Pata Ducati rider Sylvain Guintoli won the second World Superbike race at Silverstone today in torrential conditions which saw the race stopped and a result taken after nine laps, with half points...

Silverstone WSB: Loris Baz takes win in tricky conditions

05 August 2012 by Liam Marsden

Silverstone WSB: Loris Baz takes win in tricky conditions

Frenchman Loris Baz has won the first Superbike race at Silverstone in a tricky race which saw both wet and dry conditions. The first run of the race was red-flagged after several riders fell off on...

Silverstone WSB: Smrz steals pole from Camier

04 August 2012 by MCN

Silverstone WSB: Smrz steals pole from Camier

Effenbert Ducati rider Jakub Smrz will start from pole position at Silverstone tomorrow after snatching pole position from Leon Camier during a wet superpole session. Superpole was split in to two 20...