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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 first round, Xaus crashed four times… AKPC_IDS += "1884,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

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 28th March.  The factory Aprilia team introduced… AKPC_IDS += "1885,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

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… AKPC_IDS += "1881,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

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 Relief. Camier crashed at Honda… AKPC_IDS += "1839,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

Althea Ducati rider Carlos Checa won the second World Superbike race at Phillip Island after a last-lap pass on race 1 winner Leon Haslam. Alstare Suzuki rider Haslam finished just 0.3 secs behind Checa in the second close finish of… AKPC_IDS += "1730,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

Parkalgar Honda rider Eugene Laverty claimed victory in the opening World Supersport race at Phillip Island today. Laverty dominated the race from the start. He got into a comfortable rhythm at the front of the pack and finished more than 4 seconds ahead of 2nd… AKPC_IDS += "1731,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

A photo finish was need to confirm Brit Leon Haslam’s first ever World Superbike victory in race 1 at Philip Island today. The Team Suzuki Alstare rider finished just 0.004secs ahead of Ducati Xerox rider Michel Fabrizio. Haslam said: “It’s… AKPC_IDS += "1732,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

Leon Haslam claimed his first ever World Superbike pole position with a stunning 1m 31.229 second lap around the Phillip Island circuit today. Onboard his Alstare Suzuki GSXR1000, Haslam survived a high speed crash in this mornings qualifying to bounce… AKPC_IDS += "1723,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

Kawasaki motocard.com rider Joan Lascorz proved fastest today in the second World Supersport qualifying session at Phillip Island.   Turkish rider Kenan Sofuoglu claimed second for the Hannspree Ten Kate Honda team, leaving his team mate Italian rider Michele Pirro in… AKPC_IDS += "1726,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

Carlos Checa remained in provisional pole position during the second qualifying session at Phillip Island despite not improving on his first qualifying lap time. Like Checa both Michel Fabrizio and Leon Haslam maintained their position in second and third place… AKPC_IDS += "1724,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

Eugene Laverty had to settle for second position behind Joan Lascorz in the opening qualifying session today despite an impressive final lap which escalated him up the leader board. Onboard the Parkalgar Honda, Laverty made his usual methodical approach to… AKPC_IDS += "1710,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

Carlos Checa began his 2010 WSB campaign in the best possible way by setting the fastest time in the opening qualifying session at Phillip Island. The Spanish rider posted a 1m 32.155s best to deny factory Xerox Ducati rider Michel… AKPC_IDS += "1711,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

1 37 K. FUJIWARA JPN Kawasaki Motocard.com Kawasaki ZX-6R 1′35.260 2 26 J. LASCORZ ESP Kawasaki Motocard.com Kawasaki ZX-6R 1′35.371 3 54 K. SOFUOGLU TUR HANNspree Ten Kate Honda Honda CBR600RR 1′35.530 4 50 E. LAVERTY IRL Parkalgar Honda Honda… AKPC_IDS += "1704,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

Alstare Suzuki man Leon Haslam completely dominated the opening free practice session at a scorching Phillip Island circuit today. The 26 year old was the only man to lap in the 1m 32s bracket, but it wasn’t just a single… AKPC_IDS += "1705,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

Ahead of the opening round of the World Superbike championship at Phillip Island all the talk in the paddock is revolving around tyre choice for Sunday’s two 22 lap races. The Phillip Island circuit is notoriously hard on tyres due… AKPC_IDS += "1667,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

The factory Sterilgarda Yamaha team of James Toseland and Cal Crutchlow have been forced to reintroduce 2009 components on to the 2010 spec Yamaha R1 following their disastrous test at Phillip Island last week. Both Toseland and Crutchlow complained of… AKPC_IDS += "1651,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy: