Thursday, March 11, 2010

McCoy back in MotoGP with FB Corse

Posted by | Motorcycle Sport | MotoGP On January - 31 - 2010 Comments Off
Garry McCoy will make a sensational return to the Grand Prix paddock where he made his name after signing a two-year deal to ride for FB Corse in MotoGP. MCN can confirm that the 37 year old Australian signed a… AKPC_IDS += "1104,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

“Bubba’s World”

Posted by Todd Carlson On January - 31 - 2010 Comments Off
“Bubba’s World” is a ten-episode docu-reality series about the number one motocross racer in the world, James “Bubba” Stewart, and his unique situation. At age 23, he is not only the highest paid rider pulling in over $10 million a year, but also the only African American to dominate in an all-white sport — often [...]

Tech 3 boss confident in Moto2 line-up

Posted by | Motorcycle Sport | MotoGP On January - 29 - 2010 Comments Off
Tech 3 Moto2 boss Herve Poncharal believes Yuki Takahashi and Raffaele de Rosa will be strong contenders for victories in the new 600cc four-stroke world championship in 2010. The pair completed a short but successful one-day test session at the… AKPC_IDS += "1105,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

Positive test for Tech 3 Moto2 in Valencia

Posted by | Motorcycle Sport | MotoGP On January - 29 - 2010 Comments Off
Despite poor weather ruining two out of three scheduled test days at the Valencia circuit in Spain, the Tech 3 squad was still happy with an encouraging performance from its new Moto2 contender this week. Having already had one test… AKPC_IDS += "1106,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

Gino Rea ready for World Supersport challenge

Posted by | Motorcycle Sport | World Superbikes On January - 29 - 2010 Comments Off
After signing for the Czech Intermoto Honda squad in World Supersport earlier this week, Gino Rea has told MCN that he is relishing the challenge of racing against the world’s best at Phillip Island. Rea won the 2009 European Superstock… AKPC_IDS += "1091,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

Corser upbeat with BMW potential despite lack of pace

Posted by | Motorcycle Sport | World Superbikes On January - 29 - 2010 Comments Off
Despite finishing 1.4 seconds off the pace in testing at Valencia, BMW man Troy Corser remains positive in the potential of his S1000RR. In the latest round of weather interrupted testing the double WSB champion finished joint sixth fastest with… AKPC_IDS += "1092,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

Checa tops Valencia test, Byrne third fastest

Posted by | Motorcycle Sport | World Superbikes On January - 29 - 2010 Comments Off
Spaniard Carlos Checa was the surprise fastest man at the weather affected two day test at Valencia this week. Riding for the all new Althea Ducati squad alongside Brit Shane Byrne, Checa set an impressive 1’33.8s lap using one of… AKPC_IDS += "1093,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

Scott Redding’s Moto2 debut set for Catalunya

Posted by | Motorcycle Sport | MotoGP On January - 29 - 2010 Comments Off
Scott Redding’s first chance to test for his new Marc VDS Moto2 squad will be at the Catalunya circuit near Barcelona on February 17. The Gloucestershire rider will take part in a three-day test session, which is due to be… AKPC_IDS += "1107,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

Extensive Brands resurfacing project

Posted by | Motorcycle Sport | British Superbikes On January - 28 - 2010 Comments Off
MotorSport Vision has carried out a major resurfacing project at Brands Hatch, improving the quality of the track surface for competitors, trackday participants and driving experience guests on over half of the Indy circuit. A particularly cold winter has led… AKPC_IDS += "1112,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

Mainwaring on Kawasaki superstocker

Posted by | Motorcycle Sport | British Superbikes On January - 28 - 2010 Comments Off
MSS Colchester Kawasaki have signed Howie Mainwaring to race a ZX-10R in the National Superstock Championship. Twenty-two year old Mainwaring has raced in the BSB and Superstock series for many years and the team believe he will be a front… AKPC_IDS += "1113,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

Brits excited after checking out Silverstone revamp

Posted by | Motorcycle Sport | MotoGP On January - 28 - 2010 Comments Off
British Grand Prix trio Bradley Smith, Scott Redding and Danny Webb have spoken of their excitement and anticipation ahead of this year’s Silverstone MotoGP clash. Smith, Redding and Webb all got their first opportunity to check out the multi-million pound… AKPC_IDS += "1108,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

WSB teams expected to test today, Aprilia go home

Posted by | Motorcycle Sport | World Superbikes On January - 28 - 2010 Comments Off
After two days of cold damp conditions, WSB teams are expected to take to the track this morning on the final day of the Valencia test. At 11.30am local time the sun was out but due to overnight frost the… AKPC_IDS += "1094,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

Hastings joins Team Green in Junior Superstock

Posted by | Motorcycle Sport | British Superbikes On January - 28 - 2010 Comments Off
Reigning British GP125 ACU Academy Cup champion Tim Hastings will step up to the National Superstock 600 Championship as one of Kawasaki’s Team Green Junior Superstock riders. As part of their Team Green initiative in Junior Superstock, 17-year old Hastings… AKPC_IDS += "1114,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

Minimal track time in Valencia for WSB teams

Posted by | Motorcycle Sport | World Superbikes On January - 27 - 2010 Comments Off
Bad weather and three degree track temperatures bought a premature end to any meaningful testing at Valencia today. Having made the 500 mile trip from Portimao at the weekend, riders were faced with a damp track and freezing conditions. Xerox… AKPC_IDS += "1095,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

Valencia test hit by cold wet track conditions

Posted by | Motorcycle Sport | World Superbikes On January - 27 - 2010 Comments Off
The scheduled two day test at Valencia has got of to a slow start due to cold temperatures and a slowly drying track this morning. Xerox Ducati, Althea Ducati, Aprilia and BMW, WSB teams went straight from the official Portimao… AKPC_IDS += "1096,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

Camier optimistic despite 12th position at Portimao

Posted by | Motorcycle Sport | World Superbikes On January - 26 - 2010 Comments Off
Despite finishing 12th fastest at the Portimao test, Leon Camier left Portugal feeling positive due to the ongoing progress being made by his Aprilia team. In the final session of the test where the majority of the fast times were set,… AKPC_IDS += "1097,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:
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Silverstone track developments on schedule

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, WSB and MotoGP events during 2010. Silverstone’s Managing Director Richard…

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BSB Blog: Sun shines on Guadix BSB test

After the heavy early morning snow had cleared the Guadix BSB test got underway at around 14.45pm yesterday. An hour later the track had virtually dried out and Guadix looked picture postcard perfect – the neatly manicured circuit, framed by…

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Tunstall undecided on BSB Evo

Tom Tunstall is facing an agonising decision whether or not to switch to BSB Evo or stay in the BSB class. The former Privateer Cup Honda rider tried both configurations of engine at Cartagena and is sure which way to…

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Relentless Suzuki create impression in Spain

Relentless by TAS Suzuki pair Alastair Seeley and Michael Laverty showed their potential with some impressive laps times at the Cartagena BSB test, despite having about half the track time of their rivals. MCN asked them about their test: Michael…

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