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San Marino GP: Suzuki preview Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:59PMAfter the long summer break, Team Suzuki Alstare are looking forward to the eleventh round of this year's Superbike World Championship at the Nurburgring, Germany this coming weekend. The track is situated relatively close to the team's headquarters, so it will be almost a 'home event' for the team.
MOTOGP: Ducati denies cutting WSB for Rossi Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:45AMDucati team boss Filippo Preziosi has denied that the cost of recruiting Valentino Rossi is the reason behind the closure of its works World Superbike team
Brookes to add some Aussie flair Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:11PMRound 10 of the Superbikes will be held at the latest version of the classic Silverstone circuit this weekend, with British-based Aussie hotshot Josh Brookes set to join compatriots Troy Corser and Broc Parkes on the startline.
Brookes to add some Aussie flair Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:11PMBritish-based Aussie hotshot Josh Brookes is set to join compatriots Troy Corser and Broc Parkes on the startline for Round 10 of the Superbikes from Silverstone.
British Superbikes: Michael Laverty shown way by Alastair Seeley Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 11:58PMIt was a great weekend for Relentless by TAS Suzuki with two podiums in the British Superbike class at Snetterton. Related Stories Isle of Man: Farquhar doubles up as Dunlop crashes out British Superbike Championship: Seeley poised to lead the way Kells International: Farquhar heads a top-class entry MotoGP: Rossi back in groove World Series: Turkington keen to stay out of trouble
Brookes heads Snetterton practice Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 12:20PMJosh Brookes twice fought off fierce challenges from Alastair Seeley to set the pace in the opening practice sessions, ahead of the triple-race seventh round of the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship at Snetterton. The HM Plant Honda rider, who leads the title chase by four points, topped the leaderboard in each of the two sessions at the Norfolk circuit - but not without being closely ...
Brookes from Seeley in Snetterton practice Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 11:52AMJosh Brookes fought off Alastair Seeley to set the pace in the opening practice sessions ahead of the seventh round of the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship at Snetterton.
Vermeulen's Silverstone replacement named Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 7:24AMThe Kawasaki Racing Team has named its replacement rider for the injured Chris Vermeulen at the forthcoming Silverstone round of the World Superbike Championship.
Yanagawa gets Kawasaki call-up Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 7:20AMThe Kawasaki Racing Team has named its replacement rider for the injured Chris Vermeulen at the forthcoming Silverstone round of the World Superbike Championship. The factory ride has been given to 39-year-old Akira Yanagawa, who has a long standing history with Kawasaki in both the All-Japan Road Race and World Superbike Championships. From 1997 until 2001, Yanagawa made over 100 WSBK starts ...
Return to South Africa isn't clear cut Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 4:38AMDespite Bernie Ecclestone's claims that F1 could return to South Africa weithing the next three years, local sources are not as convinced.
Rally Azores: Meeke plans to change his style Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 1:44AMKris Meeke is promising to change his approach in the Rally Azores this week. Related Stories World Superbikes: Buoyant Rea reigns in Brno Farquhar on form at Cock o’ the North British Rally Championship: Cronin set to take title tussle to the wire Irish Superbike Championship: Neill striving to extend his lead at Kirkistown Irish Superbike Championship: Haire and Neill take share of spoils at ...
Irish Superbike Championship: Haire and Neill take share of spoils at Kirkistown Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 1:44AMDespite a mediocre crowd turning out to support yesterday’s Irish Superbike Championship meeting at Kirkistown, the racing more than made up for it with four different winners in as many races, in the main Superbike and Supersport races. Related Stories World Superbikes: Buoyant Rea reigns in Brno Farquhar on form at Cock o’ the North British Rally Championship: Cronin set to take title tussle ...
Silverstone anticipates F1 comeback Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 12:42AMA year ago, following the conclusion to the British Grand Prix, it was widely perceived Silverstone had staged its last event for some time...
Checa Talks... Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 12:00PMThe following is from Miller Motorsports Park... Moderator: Good morning, everyone. This is John Gardner, the media manager at Miller Motorsports Park. Today we are hosting another in our ongoing series of teleconferences with riders in the HANNspree Superbike World Championship.
Racers rev up for battle at MMP Tuesday, June 1, 2010 @ 6:35PMThe World Superbike circuit makes its only stop on American soil Memorial Day weekend at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele Valley with 27 of the top motorcycle racers in the world competing.
Phillip Island keeps race until 2016 Saturday, May 29, 2010 @ 11:43PMVictoria has secured the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island until at least 2016.
Phillip Island keeps race until 2016 Saturday, May 29, 2010 @ 10:39PMVICTORIA has secured the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix to remain at Phillip Island until at least 2016.
Putting an Old-School Joules on an Electric Enfield Wednesday, May 12, 2010 @ 10:08PMA neuropsychiatrist builds one of the coolest electric motorcycles we've seen yet.
BREAKING NEWS Thursday, April 29, 2010 @ 11:04AMThe Duke of York gave the royal seal of approval today to the first stage of Silverstone's £40 million redevelopment. Prince Andrew was given a passenger ride in a two-seater Formula One car driven by former world champion Damon Hill.
Miami parties with C-list celebs a poolside occupation Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 2:55PMDo you feel like getting away from Palm Beach for just a bit?
Third win for Karnataka, TN in South Zone One-dayers Saturday, February 13, 2010 @ 8:25AMTamil Nadu and defending champions Karnataka swept to their consecutive victories in the South Zone Subbaiah Pillai One-day cricket tournament here Saturday.
Court decries improper government action against defence firms Saturday, February 13, 2010 @ 8:09AMThe Delhi High Court has pulled up the defence ministry for not following the proper course of law before blacklisting seven defence firms on corruption charges.
Shaun Whyte quits superbikes, to promote motocross Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 2:56PMTOP Zimbabwean motorcycling rider Shaun Whyte has joined hands with other local motorsport enthusiasts in promoting motocross in the country.
Tamada signs with Pro Ride Honda Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 3:47AMMakoto Tamada bolsters the World Superbike entry list by announcing he will remain in the series aboard a Honda entered by Pro Ride SBK.
Tamada returns to Honda with Pro Ride Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 3:40AMMakoto Tamada has confirmed he will remain in the World Superbike Championship this year after penning a deal to join newcomers Pro Ride, an agreement that will see him revive his once successful relationship with Honda. Tamada makes the switch to the privateer Italian team after two difficult seasons helming Kawasakis factory effort in World Superbikes, the 33-year-old unable to replicate the ...
Roger Lee Hayden to World Superbikes Sunday, January 3, 2010 @ 7:02AMRoger Lee Hayden, younger brother of MotoGP racer Nicky, joins the World Superbike Championship ranks after penning a deal with Pedercini Kawasaki.
Roger Lee Hayden joins World Superbikes Sunday, January 3, 2010 @ 6:40AMRoger Lee Hayden will ride in the World Superbike Championship next season after being announced as Pedercini Kawasakis first signing for 2010. The 26-year-old, younger brother to former MotoGP title winner Nicky, has established his career in the American-based AMA series, tasting success in both the Supersport and Superbike categories, although it is in the Daytona Sportbike 600cc division ...
Crutchlow vows to prove his critics wrong Friday, January 1, 2010 @ 3:47AMCal Crutchlow might be a World Superbike Championship new boy in 2010, but the Yamaha star makes clear that he has no intention of bedding himself in gently.
Join Honda Trackside At 2010 World Superbikes Monday, December 21, 2009 @ 12:18AMThe Honda Riders Club of Australia (HRCA) are offering Members and guests an opportunity to experience the excitement and spectacle of the 2010 World Superbike Championships at Phillip Island in Honda's corporate marquee. The first round of the series will take place February 26 - 28 and is a must for all motorcycling racing fans who look forward to heart stopping action provided courtes...
Crash.net's Top 10 WSBK Riders - 5th Friday, December 18, 2009 @ 8:30AMHaving come close albeit not close enough to claiming the British Superbike title over the last four seasons, Leon Haslams switch to World Superbikes in 2009 still prompted some ripples of surprise. Indeed, Haslam is often reminded that he is yet to win a Superbike crown, while his move to the burgeoning, but still privateer, Stiggy Honda team didnt immediately spell a recipe for success ...
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Crash.net's Top 10 WSBK Riders - 5th Friday, December 18, 2009 @ 8:12AMLeon Haslam defies expectations to initially lead Honda's World Superbike challenge, the Briton taking the Stiggy Racing team to four podiums in its first - and only - season.
Crash.net's Top 10 WSBK Riders - 8th Thursday, December 17, 2009 @ 3:47AMJakub Smrz ruffles a few feathers by ending Ben Spies' run of World Superbike pole positions, while a maiden podium at Assen marks him out as 'one to watch'.
Pitt feeling 'motivated' for WSBK return Thursday, December 17, 2009 @ 3:30AMAndrew Pitt says he is more motivated than ever after reviving his World Superbike career with a two-year deal to race a Reitwagen Motorsport-prepared BMW S1000RR in 2010. Despite having 47 World Superbike starts and a race win with the factory Yamaha team to his name, Pitt has not raced in the premier Superbike category for four years. Nonetheless, the experienced Australian, who has previously ...
Pitt thrilled to revive WSBK career Thursday, December 17, 2009 @ 3:02AMAndrew Pitt begins his preparations for a return to World Superbike competition in 2010 after penning a two-year deal with Reitwagen BMW.
Crash.net's Top 10 WSBK Riders - 8th Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 4:00AMWith seven manufacturers and 15 factory-backed riders on the grid in 2009, the sizeable privateer contingent certainly had its work cut out to make an impression on proceedings this season. Nonetheless, Jakub Smrz and Guandalini Racing were among the handful of independent entries able to take the fight to their bigger budget rivals and grab a fair share of their own headlines. Luring the ...
Help us choose the top grid girl of 2009! Thursday, December 3, 2009 @ 6:20AMMotor racing is well recognised to be a fast-moving, high-octane, adrenaline-fuelled sport and one whose largely masculine exterior is complemented by a softer, feminine foil the grid girls. Now is the time to vote for who you think was the hottest motorsport babe of the year. Whilst the drivers and riders duel it out for glory on the track, the grid girls inject a welcome shot of glamour into ...
Your top motorsport grid girl for October revealed Thursday, November 5, 2009 @ 10:01AMYour votes have again been counted, and Crash.net can now reveal who you deem to have been the ten sexiest motorsport grid girls during the month of October...
Casey Stoner eyeing three-peat Thursday, November 5, 2009 @ 7:00AMValentino Rossi has already secured the MotoGP title, but the final round of the year, in Spain this weekend, still promises action aplenty with Casey Stoner chasing a hat-trick of wins.
Positive response to track Sunday, November 1, 2009 @ 3:39PMIN years to come, motorcycle fans from around the globe could be making the journey to the Mecca of their sport at Mount Panorama. With crowds flocking to the recent Australian Moto GP at Victoria’s Phillip Island, members of Bathurst Regional Council must be salivating at the thought of bringing a new breed of fan to the famous track.
Get involved... Sunday, November 1, 2009 @ 3:40AMVALENTINO ROSSI clinched the ninth world title of his career, by finishing third in today's FIM MotoGP race in soggy Sepang behind Casey Stoner and Dani Pedrosa.
Jenson Button's car up for sale Wednesday, October 21, 2009 @ 5:26AMNewly crowned F1 world champion Jenson Button has put his old car up for sale - on Autotrader.
Aprilia to run three bikes at Portimao Tuesday, October 20, 2009 @ 8:50AMAprilia has confirmed it will run three bikes at the final round of the World Superbike Championship in Portimao following the return of Shinya Nakano to the team. Former MotoGP rider Nakano has endured an injury interrupted first season in World Superbikes and was forced to miss the Imola and Magny-Cours rounds due to an unspecified neck problem. Nonetheless, while Aprilia earlier revealed Leon ...
Nakano returns, Aprilia to run three RSV-4s Tuesday, October 20, 2009 @ 8:17AMShinya Nakano's return means Aprilia will expand to three bikes for the Portimao season finale.
Vermeulen ready for final MotoGP race in Australia Friday, October 9, 2009 @ 8:08AMAs the Australian Grand Prix heads to Phillip Island Australian Chris Vermeulen will make his last appearance on home soil in the MotoGP category with the Rizla Suzuki MotoGP team, Vermeulen will switch to World Superbikes in 2010. Vermeulen is eager to get to his home circuit and perform in front of his countrymen at the 4,448m Australian circuit. The 27-year-old will be hoping for bett...
Stiggy in the dark' after financial setback Friday, October 2, 2009 @ 4:32AMStiggy Racing team manager Johan Stigefelt vows to see out the season despite confirming its financial provider has terminated its partnership with the team.
BSB Champion Leon Camier to partner Biaggi at Magny Cours Wednesday, September 30, 2009 @ 9:53PMJust a few days after securing the domestic the British Superbike Championship title, Leon Camier has announced he will compete in the penultimate Round of the World Superbike Championship aboard the Aprilia RSV4 this weekend. As a part of the Airwaves Yamaha British Superbike team, Leon has dominated the 2009 Championship and broken numerous records, scoring 9 pole positions and 17 wins...
Toseland fears for ride in MotoGP Wednesday, September 30, 2009 @ 1:13PMJames Toseland admits his future in MotoGP racing lies in the hands of World Superbikes rider Ben Spies, who has been offered his ride next year.
Official: Camier to Aprilia for Magny-Cours. Wednesday, September 30, 2009 @ 1:02PMIt has been officially confirmed that newly crowned British Superbike champion, Leon Camier, will ride alongside Max Biaggi for the Aprilia World Superbike team at Magny-Cours.