The BMW S 1000 RR and customer teams enjoy worldwide success
With two podium finishes and the first pole position for the Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport in the 2010 FIM Superbike World Championship, the BMW S 1000 RR has proven its potential in impressive style However, the bike has also established itself as a true success model in many other international and national championships. Last weekend, Werner... [Continue reading...]
IOM TT: Suzuki confirm Loris Capirossis Moto GP bike to lap the Mountain Course at this years TT
Suzuki confirm Loris Capirossi’s Moto GP bike to lap the Mountain Course at this year’s TT – Cameron Donald to ride demonstration lap following Dainese Senior TT Suzuki Motor Corporation has confirmed that Loris Capirossi’s Moto GP bike will complete a lap of the TT Course following this year’s Dainese Senior TT. The bike will be ridden... [Continue reading...]
The 2010 Scarborough Festival of Speed at Olivers Mount on Saturday and Sunday 1st & 2nd May 2010
The 2010 Scarborough Festival of Speed – Car and Bike Speed Hill Climb Action takes place from 10.00am each day, with each car and bike getting 2 practice runs on Saturday and possibly up to 4 timed runs. Competitors will have 6 runs of the 1076 metre course on Sunday. The event includes rounds of the 2010 Yorkshire Speed Hill Climb and Sprint... [Continue reading...]
Honda reveals 2010 Road Racing campaign plans
Honda (UK) Racing’s legendary motorcycle team is preparing for its up-coming 2010 road racing campaign, where it is looking to add to its impressive victory tally at the International North West 200 in May and famous Isle of Man TT races in June. Represented once again by the world renowned HM Plant Honda team, the dynamic and incredibly strong pairing... [Continue reading...]
WSBK: 2010 World Superbike Championship round 4 Assen full race results
Jonathan Rea takes both race victories at round four of the 2010 World Superbike Championship at Assen The last double win for Honda happened in the UK in 2008 but today the British rider, Jonathan Rea (Hannspree Ten Kate) took the top podium step twice for the Dutch team, after winning race two by 1.942 seconds. Third was James Toseland, who produced... [Continue reading...]
IOM TT: Isle of Man TT Suzuki racer honoured with special coin
The Isle of Man government has today honoured 1963 50cc TT winner and Suzuki rider Mitsuo Ito, by announcing the release of a special 50 pence coin into circulation on the Isle of Man for the forthcoming 2010 Isle of Man TT races. With Mr Ito remaining the only Japanese winner of the TT to this day, the special coin will feature the image of Ito-san... [Continue reading...]
Manx GP: Manx Grand Prix Festival details announced
Department of Tourism and Leisure signs commercial deal with Manx Motor Cycle Club to develop Manx Grand Prix Festival Event The Isle of Man Government’s Department of Tourism and Leisure has signed a commercial agreement with the Manx Motor Cycle Club to incorporate the Manx Grand Prix Races into a motorsport festival that will showcase the many... [Continue reading...]
MotoGP: 2010 Rizla Suzuki GSV-R MotoGP bike revealed
First official photo’s of the 2010 Rizla Suzuki GSV-R MotoGP bike released today The first official images of the Troy Lee Designs clad Suzuki GSV-R that Loris Capirossi and Alvaro Bautista will race for the 2010 season have been released following a press embargo until 10.00 am (GMT). I sat in anticipation following the notification email, click,... [Continue reading...]
USA: AMA Pro Racing announce Vance and Hines XR1200 series
AMA Pro Racing and Vance & Hines are pleased to announce the launch of the new AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR1200 Series This will take the form of a spec-bike five race championship featuring specially modified Harley-Davidson XR1200 motorcycles. This exciting new series will provide loyal Harley-Davidson owners, dealers and enthusiasts a chance... [Continue reading...]
WSBK: LeoVince take World Supersport hat trick in Australia
Carlos Checa also takes first place in WSBK at Phillip Island A day to remember for LeoVince, 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the World Supersport first round at Australia’s Phillip Island. Eugene Laverty with the Parkalgar Honda team was the 1st to the chequered flag on his LeoVince equipped Honda CBR600RR, after leading from start to finish in the re-started... [Continue reading...]