Superbikes News
- Hill and Brookes share Cadwell Park wins Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:54PMTommy Hill and Josh Brookes have shared the wins at round nine of the MCE British Superbikes Championships at Cadwell Park today with Hill taking enough points to tie for the championship lead with Ryuichi Kiyonari. ...
- Spies grabs pole in front of his American fans Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:25PMINDIANAPOLIS: Ben Spies of the United States captured his first career pole position on Saturday when he dominated qualifying for the Indianapolis MotoGP with a time of 1:40.105.
- Ferrari and Ducati embarrass Italians Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:24PMUnashamed UK Tory tabloid the Daily Mail has taken it upon itself to suggest that Ferrari's new 458 model is jinxed as reports of several crashes involving the car have hit the news.
- Krejcir scoffs at 'Mafia boss' claims Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:35AMFugitive billionaire Radovan Krejcir, breaking his silence ahead of a renewed NPA bid to have him extradited to the Czech Republic, says he has "nothing to hide".
- WSBK Report card - Part.1 Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 5:24AMWith three rounds remaining in this year's World Superbike Championship, Crash.net grades the runners and riders so far...
- Superbike star shrugs off crash Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 9:00AMBRYAN Staring is hoping for another home win when he defends his lead in the fifth round of the Australian Superbikes at Queensland Raceway.
- WSBK Report card - Part.1 Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:30AM1. Max Biaggi Aprilia Alitalia (373 points): A+ If Max Biaggis reputation as a World Superbike rider needed assuring, then his performance on the Aprilia RSV-4 this season confirms him as one of the worlds foremost motorcycling riders. With no talk of feuds with a certain Italian rival to overshadow his achievements, Biaggis obvious affinity with Aprilia and the RSV-4 has been fundamental to his ...
- You give thumbs up to Rossi's Ducati move Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 3:50AMAn overwhelming majority of Crash.net readers have backed Valentino Rossis decision to join Ducati in 2011 as he prepares for a new chapter to his illustrious MotoGP career. Rossi ended months of speculation by confirming he would team up with the Italian manufacturer for the next two seasons in a deal that will conclude a hugely successful seven-year tenure with Yamaha. Indeed, Rossis future ...
- Should Rossi move to Ducati? You say yes! Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 3:37AMCrash.net readers give Valentino Rossi's move to Ducati for the 2011 and 2012 MotoGP seasons a big thumbs up.
- Ducati Motologic Racing Team looking to rediscover the podium Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 1:09AMDucati Motologic Racing Team enters Round 5 of the Viking Australian Superbike Championship at Queensland Raceway this weelend with one goal in mind - to rediscover the podium. ...
- Blogs Last updated: July 30, 14:46 Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 7:33PMWindsurfing powerhouse NeilPryde has decided to dip its toes into the hotly contested cycling waters with two new road models for 2011, the Diablo and the Alize, both of which are crafted in carbon fiber and were developed in conjunction with the Singapore branch of BMW subsidiary DesignWorks USA.
- MOTOGP: Q and A with Ducati's bosses Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 3:45PMQ and A with Ducati's top brass
- Rossi to leave Yamaha at end of season Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 12:53PMMotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi will leave Yamaha at the end of this season, the team said in a statement on Sunday.
- Motorcycling-Rossi to join Ducati from Yamaha Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 12:18PM* MotoGP champion to make expected switch at end of year
- WIN! British Superbike Tickets Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 11:15AMSunday 5pm - THE British Superbikes return to Cadwell park at the end of the month... so don't miss your chance to win tickets.
- Shannons to support Historics at the Island Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 2:24AMShannons Insurance will be the Naming Right Sponsor for the 2010 Australian Historic Road Racing Championship at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit between September 3 5, 2010. Shannons continues their commitment to motorsport with their support of this event and in particular to those who love their rare and unique machines. And that is what you can expect t...
- AMA Pro Racing back at Miller Motorsports Park with World Superbikes Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 6:39PMAMA Pro Road Racing will return to Miller Motorsports Park in conjunction with the Utah USA round of the FIM Superbike World Championship presented by HANNspree for a celebration of motorcycle racing over the Memorial Day weekend in 2011. Miller Motorsports Park was the result of the vision, drive and determination of its founder, the late Larry H. Miller , a successful...
- Hutchinson and Amor in UGP battle Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 5:45AMIan Hutchinson and Keith Amor are tipped for the big prizes at Saturday's Ulster Grand Prix.
- Windsurfing giants NeilPryde enter the road bike market Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 4:30AMPromising carbon fibre machines
- Motorsport: Terrific Tordoff claims maiden Clio Cup win Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 3:08AMLEEDS ace Sam Tordoff has moved into second place in the ELF Renault Clio Cup standings after a storming maiden victory in the 12th round of the Championship at Snetterton. (13/08/2010)
- Xaus: BMW can fight for title in 2011 Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 2:54AMRuben Xaus says BMW can hope to challenge for the World Superbike title as early as 2011 as it continues its push towards the front of the field.
- Rizla Suzuki Brands Hatch summary Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 9:43PMRizla Suzuki MotoGP's Alvaro Bautista and former Rizla Suzuki BSB Champion John Reynolds wowed the crowds who lined the Brand Hatch circuit in England last weekend, as they put on a demonstration of the awesome sound and power of the Rizla Suzuki GSV-R MotoGP machine.
- Speed King Amor says best is still to come at Dundrod Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 8:15PMPractice for the Topaz Dundrod 150 and McKinstry Skip Hire Ulster Grand Prix yesterday afternoon at Dundrod was punctuated in the early stages by red flag stoppages. Related Stories Ulster Grand Prix: Michael Dunlop out to make up for lost time
- Xaus tips BMW for title tilt in 2011 Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 3:30AMRuben Xaus believes BMW will be in a position to challenge for the World Superbike title in 2011, even if he admits he is unsure of whether he will be present to contribute. Following a steady debut in Superbikes last season, BMW progressed markedly so far this year with Troy Corser proving a consistent front runner, the Australian notching up the manufacturers first podium at Monza and pole ...
- Guintoli keen to end season with podium Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 5:10AMSylvain Guintoli says he will head into the final three rounds of the 2010 World Superbike season with the intention of getting onto the podium for the first time. The Frenchman began his full-time WSBK career in style with a run to fourth position at the Phillip Island season opener, but it took him until the ninth round at Brno for him to repeat that feat. Still, while he is yet to scale the ...
- Motorcycle racers belong at speedways not on the Schuylkill Expressway and Baltimore Beltway Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 4:33AMThink about it -- one rider's thrill could be another driver's death.
- Guintoli: Important to show I'm progressing Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 4:24AMSylvain Guintoli is confident he has proved himself over the course of his maiden World Superbike season, even if he is determined to get a podium before the year is out.
- Key factors in determining postal summons compound Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 10:09PMKUALA LUMPUR, Monday 9 August 2010 (Bernama) -- The Home Ministry takes into consideration two important factors before making any decision on the proposed rate for the compound on postal summonses, said its minister, Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein.
- Two Key Factors In Determining The Compound For Postal Summons Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 9:55AMKUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- The Home Ministry takes into consideration two important factors before making any decision on the proposed rate for the compound on postal summonses, said its minister, Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein.
- SA Superbikes back at Phakisa as series resumes Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 8:16AMThe 2010 South African Motorcycle racing championship will get back to business at Phakisa at the weekend after a three-month long, soccer-induced interruption.
- BSB - Carter: Ellison's time to shine Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 5:57AMLast weekend I was chatting with James Ellison.
- Yamaha eyes bigger market pie Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 6:04PMCalcutta, Aug. 5: Yamaha Motor plans to increase its market share in two-wheelers to 10 per cent within two years from 3.1 per cent now.
- BSB - Josh Brookes Q&A: Back to BSB at Brands Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 10:00AMTitle hopeful Josh Brookes is keen to rediscover his fine form back in British Superbikes after a disappointing showing in WSB last weekend.
- Ducati deny Rossi deal is sealed Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 9:33AMDucati say reports that MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi has completed his move from the Fiat Yamaha team are premature.
- Your sexiest motorsport grid girl for July revealed! Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 9:00AMF1 and World Superbikes might now have broken off for their well-earned annual mid-summer rest, but here at Crash.net we will stop at nothing to keep you entertained...
- Your hottest motorsport babe for July revealed! Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 8:52AMWorld Superbikes and F1 might now have broken off for their well-deserved annual mid-summer rest, but here at Crash.net we will stop at nothing to keep you entertained...
- Vote for your favourite Motorpoint Yamaha grid girl! Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 7:40AMFast bikes, fearless riders, challenging circuits and fierce and frenetic on-track action the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship has it all, but the high-octane thrills n spills would not be complete without the bevy of beauties that constitute the paddocks grids girls and the time has come for you to choose your favourite! Crash.net has linked up with Motorpoint Yamaha to offer one ...
- Vote for your favourite Motorpoint Yamaha grid girl! Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 7:22AMBSB would not be the thrilling spectacle that it is without the lovely ladies who make up its grid girls...
- Bridewell happy with top twenty finishes Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 5:09AMTommy Bridewell battles hard at Silverstone to crack the top twenty on his wild-card outing with Tyco Honda.
- Bridewell pleased to make WSBK top twenty Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 5:30AMTommy Bridewell has pronounced himself pleased with his performance on the World Superbike stage despite enduring a trying race day aboard the Tyco Racing Honda. British Superbike regulars Quay Garage Honda stepped up to the international stage as a wild-card at Silverstone under the Tyco Racing banner by virtue of a last minute sponsorship deal, but faced an uphill battle from the off ...
- Biaggi set for Aprilia stay Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 5:13AMMax Biaggi looks set to remain at Aprilia in World Superbikes for the next two seasons after reportedly signing a two-year extension.
- Aprilia set to re-sign Biaggi, Camier Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 4:40AMMax Biaggi looks set to remain at Aprilia in World Superbikes for the next two seasons after signing a two-year extension to his current contract. Biaggi is well on course to win the 2010 title having notched up nine wins so far this season, the 39-year-old accumulating a 60 point advantage over Leon Haslam with three rounds remaining. Only his second season aboard the RSV-4, which made its WSBK ...
- Biaggi to stay with Aprilia until 2012' Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 4:24AMMax Biaggi and Leon Camier look set to form an unchanged rider line-up for Aprilia Alitalia in 2011, with Biaggi staying until the end of 2012.
- Carter: Crutchlow leads British success at Silverstone Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 6:13AMWas that World Superbike ride at Silverstone the one which will secure Cal Crutchlow his shot in MotoGP?
- Silverstone: Tommy Bridewell Sunday report Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 6:29PMTyco Racing rider Tommy Bridewell battled against the odds to record a pair of top twenty finishes in today's British round of the Hannspree World Superbike Championship at Silverstone.
- Silverstone: Event Sunday report Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 6:13PMA crowd of 65,000 was at Silverstone this weekend (30 July - 01 August) to celebrate two all-British podiums at Britain's round of the 2010 FIM Superbike World Championship.
- Camier battles back into contention at Silverstone Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 4:00PMLeon Camier put in arguably the strongest performance of his burgeoning World Superbikes career to date with a storming ride to third having started down in 16th position at Silverstone. Completing the all-British podium of the second race, Camier shrugged off his position on the fourth row of the grid prompted when his best time during Superpole was deleted by latching onto the chasing group ...
- Camier shows fighting spirit with 16th to podium Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 3:39PMThe Aprilia Alitalia rider is rewarded with a podium finish after a superb fightback from 16th on the grid at Silverstone.
- Laverty wins at Silverstone Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 11:03AMToomebridge's Eugene Laverty closed the gap at the top of the World Supersport Championship on Sunday.
- Silverstone success for Laverty Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 10:45AMEugene Laverty wins the World Supersport race at Silverstone while Jonathan Rea is twice runner-up in the Superbikes.