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Drag racer named driver of the year Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:23PMAce drag racing driver Jonathan Tiu won his second straight Golden Wheel National Driver of the Year recently in the 7th Golden Wheel Awards night at the PAGCOR Grand Theater in Parañaque City. Tiu edged out Karter of the Year Joey Orduna for the highly-coveted plum of Philippine Motorsports in this event backed up by PAGCOR Sports and Casino Filipino. Tiu earned the majority vote of the Judging ...
Pegram Gets It Started Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:57PMDAYTONA BEACH, FL, MAR. 3 - The Superbikes took to the high banks of Daytona International Speedway for the first time today on a cold and sunny day in Florida with Foremost Ducati Larry Pegram leading a tightly-knit group at the top of the time sheets.
Superbikes probe: HC expresses dissatisfaction Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:07AMMumbai, Mar 3 (PTI) Expressing dissatisfaction over their investigation into 'superbike' scam, the Bombay High Court today asked the police to file a fresh report within two weeks.
Mixed results for Valvoline Superbike Team Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:39AMGlenn Allerton, former champion and current #2, debuted the Evolution Sports Group owned Valvoline Superbike Team in the Australian Superbike Championship opener held at Phillip Island over the weekend with mixed results. We have had very limited testing time on the new Dunlop control tyres, we missed one on the pre-season test sessions and some of the team have had the new ...
Leon Haslam wins maiden World Superbike race in Australia opener Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:29AMLeon Haslam held on to take his maiden victory in World Superbikes by a split second in Australia.
Haslam's slender winning margin tricks computer, makes history Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:30AMThe closest finish in World Superbike history - four thousandths of a second, or about 25cm - marked Leon Haslam's breakthrough victory in the championship yesterday at Phillip Island.
Sport Briefs Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:12AMBrandt Snedeker of the US birdied four of his last eight holes to surge to a one-stroke lead over compatriot Scott Piercy at the Phoenix Open on Saturday. Snedeker withstood windy conditions for a five-under 66 to put him at 14-under 199 after three rounds at the TPC Scottsdale.
Vermeulen hurts leg, finger in high-speed off Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:12AMChris Vermeulen's return to World Superbikes ends with him injuring his leg and his finger after a vicious high-speed fall.
Bruising return to Superbikes for Toseland Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:12AMA tenth place finish and a spectacular high-side leaves James Toseland on the back foot after the first round in Australia.
Superbike result photo finish Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:07AMBritain's Leon Haslam grabbed a debut victory in the closest race in World Superbikes history at the seaon's opening round.
Checa hails perfect win on Althea debut Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:50AMJust four months after his motorcycling career looked to be heading on a downward trend, Carlos Checa proved exactly why he remains one of the worlds finest riders with a stunningly crafted victory during the World Superbike season opener in Australia. Dropped by Ten Kate Honda at the end of the 2009 season after failing to build on a strong maiden season at WSBK level, the former MotoGP rider ...
Checa re-establishes himself with 'perfect' win Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:42AMCarlos Checa defies his team's 'privateer' status by taking on and beating all-comers during the second World Superbike race of the day at Phillip Island.
Motorsport: Haslam, Checa salute Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:00AMLeon Haslam (Suzuki Alstare) and Carlos Checa (Althea Ducati) have taken a win apiece in the opening round of the World Superbikes at Phillip Island on Sunday.
Haslam dominates Superbikes opener Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:09AMPHILLIP ISLAND, Australia (AP) — Britain's Leon Haslam beat Italy's Michel Fabrizio in the closest finish in World Superbikes history Sunday, then finished second behind Spain's Carlos Checa in the second race to take the series lead.
Haslam dominates Superbikes 1st round Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:43AMBritain's Leon Haslam grabbed a debut victory in the closest race in World Superbikes history at the opening round Sunday.
World Superbikes Results Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:10AM1. Leon Haslam , Britain, Suzuki, 34 minutes, 13.435 seconds. 4. Jonathan Rea, Britain, Honda, 34:23.636. 5. Max Biaggi , Italy, Aprilia, 34:24.217.
Checa snatches last gasp victory Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:10AMA stunning move for the lead on the penultimate corner of the race has seen Carlos Checa take a shock maiden victory for the privateer Althea Racing team at Phillip Island In a hugely entertaining race that went down to the wire, Checa stalked his way back into contention after a poor start to launch his bid for victory on the run down to MG at the final time of asking to deny Leon Haslam a ...
Haslam dominates Superbikes opener Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:02AMBritain's Leon Haslam beat Italy's Michel Fabrizio in the closest finish in World Superbikes history Sunday, then finished second behind Spain's Carlos Checa in the second race to take the series lead. Haslam, riding a Suzuki, edged Fabrizio by four-thousands of a second in the season-opening race on the Phillip Island circuit.
Checa wins 2nd race at Phillip Island Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 11:22PMCarlos Checa of Spain beat Britain's Leon Haslam to win the second of two races Sunday in the season-opening round of the World Superbikes Championship.
World Superbikes Results Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 11:02PMSunday At Phillip Island circuit Phillip Island, Australia Race 1 1. Leon Haslam, Britain, Suzuki, 34 minutes, 13.435 seconds. 2. Michel Fabrizio, Italy, Ducati, 34:13.439. 3. Noriyuki Haga, Japan, Ducati, 34:14.204. 4. Jonathan Rea, Britain, Honda, 34:23.636. 5. Max Biaggi, Italy, Aprilia, 34:24.217. 6. Sylvain Guintoli, France, Suzuki, 34:24.514. 7. Carlos Checa, Spain, Ducati, 34:24.643. 8 ...
Haslam wins season opening race Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 8:13PMPHILLIP ISLAND, Australia (AP): Britain's Leon Haslam beat Italy's Michael Fabrizio by four-thousandths of a second to win the first of two races Sunday in the season-opening round of the World Superbikes Championship.
Checa leads the way at Phillip Island in World Superbikes opener Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:00AM• Althea rider edges out Michel Fabrizio • British riders also shine at Phillip Island Spain's Carlos Checa topped the timesheets at the end of first qualifying for this weekend's opening round of the FIM Superbike World Championship in Australia. The Althea Racing rider cut the timing beam at the 2.76-mile Phillip Island circuit in one minute 32.155 seconds, good enough to edge out the Ducati ...
Haslam on pole for race one Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:59PMBriton Leon Haslam made the perfect start to his first season on a factory machine when he snared pole position for Sunday's first world superbike championship race.
Haslam leads World Superbikes qualifying Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:56PMBritain's Leon Haslam will start from pole position for the first of two World Superbike Championship races on Sunday at the season-opening Phillip Island round.
Haslam takes superbikes pole Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:29PMBRITON Leon Haslam will start from pole position in Sunday' first world superbike championship race at the season-opening Phillip Island round.
Golden Wheel Awards this Monday Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:37PMTop government and sports honcho Robert Aventajado will be the guest of honor when the 7th Golden Wheel Awards pays tribute to the top motorsports achievers Monday at 6 p.m. at the PAGCOR Theater in Parañaque City. Aventajado, a motorsports icon in the 80's, will be elevated to the Hall of Fame as he joins Motorsports godfather Johnny Tan in announcing the Golden Wheel National Driver of the ...
Sport in brief: We won't win in Bahrain, says Schumacher Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:02PMFormula One: Mercedes GP is unlikely to win Formula One's season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix, according to team driver Michael Schumacher.
James Toseland crashes on return to World Superbike Championship Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:02PMJames Toseland crashed in practice for opening race of the World Superbike Championship in Australia.
Spaniard leads way on day of spills Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:16AMBrace of grand-prix refugees led by Spain's Carlos Checa dominates first qualifying session for opening round of the 2010 World Superbike Championship at Phillip Island.
V8s announce new international TV deal Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 7:23AMThe V8 Supercars expansion continues with the agreement of a deal with Asian broadcaster ESPN Star Sports.
Island no paradise for Superbikes Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 7:07AMRIDERS fell faster than lap times at Phillip Island as the Superbike Championship racers chased a set-up for the Superpole shootout.
V8s announce new international TV deal Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:53AMThe V8 Supercars international expansion has continued with the agreement of a broadcasting deal with Asian broadcaster ESPN Star Sports.
Biaggi feels need for speed in Australia Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:17AMMax Biaggi sets a new standard for Superbikes at Phillip Island by crossing the speed trap at 318.9kph, almost 200mph.
Checa fastest at Phillip Island Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:03AMDucati rider Carlos Checa posted the fastest time in qualifying for Sunday's two World Superbikes Championship races at Phillip Island.
Checa leads qualifiers at Phillip Island Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 1:41AMCarlos Checa of Spain, riding a Ducati, has posted the fastest time in the first qualifying session for Sunday's two World Superbikes Championship races at Phillip Island.
Maxwell running close second in ASBK practise sessions at Phillip Island Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 12:23AMDemolition Plus G.A.S. Hondas Wayne Maxwell has wrapped up todays support class practise sessions at the Phillip Island round of World Superbikes in second place with a time of 1:34.85, second to lap leader Josh Waters 1:34.80. In the Teams debut, Maxwell and Team Manager Geoff Winzer are extremely pleased with the result. We will keep working on...
Rea getting ready to rock the world Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:13PMJonathan Rea has set his sights on winning what he freely acknowledges will be a supremely difficult FIM Superbike World Championship. Related Stories Ferrari hit out at Mosley ‘holy war’ North West 200: Easton is back but Seeley may miss out Belfast Telegraph will send North West message to world It has been a month Burrows will never forget McCloskey chasing second title
Rea getting ready to rock the world Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:06PMJonathan Rea has set his sights on winning what he freely acknowledges will be a supremely difficult FIM Superbike World Championship. Related Stories It has been a month Burrows will never forget McCloskey chasing second title
Vermeulen plays down chances Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:00PMAustralian Chris Vermeulen returns to the World Superbike Championship ranks this weekend in the season opener at Phillip Island, but is playing down hopes of a home victory.
Motorsport: Rea sets sights on title Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:34PMJonathan Rea has set his sights on winning what he freely acknowledges will be a very difficult FIM Superbike World Championship.
Superbikes set for big year Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:30PMThe 2010 World Superbike Championship is set to be one of the most hotly contested in recent times, according to Fox Sports commentator Kevin Magee ahead of the season opener at Phillip Island.
Brookes gives it one big shot Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 8:57AMJOSH Brookes doesn't feel right.
Moto2 GP bike set for sensational Isle of Man TT debut Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:38AMThe Isle of Man TT Races are again proving their worldwide importance and value to the motorcycling world with the sensational news that one of the all-new Moto2 GP bikes will be contesting the Senior TT. The 600cc bikes have replaced the two-stroke 250cc machines at GP level and the 2010 TT will be the first place that race fans will see the bike being raced in the British Isles. B...
Australian Superbike Championship countdown is on! Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 8:38PMThe 2010 Viking Group Australian Superbike Championship is set to kick off in less than 24 hours with International Entertainment Group (IEG) going into their second year as Series Promoter with strength and enthusiasm. A record number of Superbike entries and a growing list of competitive factory backed teams have instilled confidence in the Promoters of the 2010 Australian Superbike ...
Eurosport launch live broadcast app on iPhone Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:40AMBritish Eurosport and British Eurosport 2 TV channels are now available live on the iPhone through a new Eurosport Player application. iPhone and iPod touch users can watch British Eurosport's live broadcast of the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games and follow Eurosport's 24 hour coverage of the event.
WSBK 2010 Preview - Honda Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 5:30AMIf the 2009 World Superbike Championship had started from the South African round, then Honda may have had reason to feel quite satisfied about its season. Unfortunately for them, five events had been and gone and it was clear Honda wasnt going to be making it a three-way battle for the title alongside Yamaha and Ducati as per the pre-season predictions. Of course, Ten Kate did eventually get ...
Jentin to run BMW, Brogan in BSB Evo Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 4:20AMBMW has confirmed it will enter the MCE British Superbike Championship in 2010 after coming to an agreement with Jentin Racing to enter a bike for Steve Brogan in the Evo category. A year after making its international circuit racing debut in the World Superbike Championship, the German manufacturer will continue its venture into domestic championships, with Jentin being earmarked after enjoying ...
BMW choose Jentin, Brogan for BSB debut Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 3:54AMBMW will enter the 2010 British Superbike Championship after agreeing to run a bike in both the Evo category and in the Superstock series.
Sykes finding a happy home at Kawasaki Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 3:02AMTom Sykes is confident he can help Kawasaki rediscover its best World Superbike form as he settles into his new surroundings at Paul Bird Motorsport.
Superbike racing tops MotoGP: Vermeulen Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 9:23PMThe World Superbike Championship is now a far greater spectacle than the elite MotoGP series, according to Queensland rider Chris Vermeulen.