Friday, September 3, 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…

“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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…
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Kawasaki unveil 2011 ZX-10R race bike

Kawasaki have given the World superbike paddock a sneak preview of the all new ZX-10R race bike that they will campaign in the series in 2011. Having been a backmarker in the class in recent years, Kawasaki is confident of… Read more »

Misano MotoGP: Valentino Rossi plays down hat-trick hopes

Valentino Rossi has played down home crowd expectations that he can win a third successive MotoGP race in Misano this weekend. Misano is Rossi’s true home race with his Tavullia home just a short drive from the track and he’s… Read more »

Misano MotoGP: Valentino Rossi plays down hat-trick hopes

Valentino Rossi has played down home crowd expectations that he can win a third successive MotoGP race in Misano this weekend. Misano is Rossi’s true home race with his Tavullia home just a short drive from the track and he’s… Read more »

Misano MotoGP: Casey Stoner undaunted by winless run

Casey Stoner reckons his failure to win a MotoGP race in 2010 has not become a massively frustrating situation. The Australian last won a premier class race last October in Malaysia and he hasn’t looked like seriously contending for a… Read more »