Spies trails Haga by only 10 points heading to last round It was yet another tough race weekend for Yamaha World Superbike rider Ben Spies at Magny Cours today. The penultimate round of the 2009 championship saw Spies take one race victory, and then hang on desperately for points with a front tyre that struggled to perform in race two. The American... [Continue reading...]
MotoGP: Ben Spies To Ride For Tech 3 Yamaha In 2010
Ben Spies to ride in MotoGP for the 2010 season Yamaha Motor Company., Ltd herewith confirms that Ben Spies, currently 2nd in the World Superbike Championship, will be moving to the MotoGP Championship in 2010 to join the Tech 3 Yamaha Team. The Texan recently signed a two-year deal with Yamaha, which originally planned for him to remain in World Superbike... [Continue reading...]
WSS: Foret Takes A podium While Crutchlow Strikes Out
Crutchlow crashes out after race is restarted It was a bitter sweet Supersport race for the Yamaha team at Imola today, a hotly contested first ten laps were brought to an abrupt halt when Kawasaki rider Lascorz developed an engine fault, spraying oil across the track and across the front of Crutchlow’s bike as he followed close behind in second place.... [Continue reading...]
WSBK: Spies Fights Hard In Imola To Keep Championship Title In Sight
Ben Spies struggles for grip at Imola – takes 4th and 5th It was never going to be easy for Yamaha World Superbike rider Ben Spies at Imola. Race one saw Spies in fifth off the start line, chasing Haga, Fabrizio, Rea and Biaggi. As the second lap drew to a close Rea over shot the corner, narrowly missing Haga as he headed off into the gravel.... [Continue reading...]
WSBK: Highs And Lows In Brno As Spies Steps Closer To The Championship Lead
Sykes suffers electical problems in race one – 7th in race two It was a mixed day for Yamaha World Superbike rider Ben Spies in Brno. The first race started well with Spies, Biaggi and Fabrizio pulling away at the front but Fabrizio came in too hot three laps in and lost the bike, taking Spies out in the process. Race two and Spies got straight... [Continue reading...]
WSBK: High Drama In Misano As Yamaha Riders Fight For Points In Wet And Dry Races
Spies and Sykes struggle with changing conditions in Misano Race one saw drama unfold as the World Superbike riders headed out for a wet race but were forced to change midway for slicks as the rain stopped and the sun broke out. Yamaha rider Ben Spies spent most of the wet heat in 4th tucked up behind rival Fabrizio as he paced himself on the damp track.... [Continue reading...]
Official 2009 Yamaha Italia And GSE Airwaves Team Clothing Now Available
Official Yamaha WSBK and BSB clothing now in stock at UK dealers Yamaha Motor UK is pleased to announce the introduction of the all new official 2009 YamahaItalia World Superbike (WSBK) and GSE Airwaves British Superbike (BSB) team clothing collections. The official Yamaha Italia WSBK clothing, as worn by the amazing multi-race winner Ben Spies and... [Continue reading...]
WSBK: Home Run For Sensational Spies As He Does The Double
Spies takes wins in both races at Miller Park It was a fitting result on race day for the Texan Terror Ben Spies at the Miller circuit as the Yamaha rider made it clear his home race belonged to him and him only. Spies led both races form the go with arguably his best race starts of the season ensuring he took the holeshot and had a clear circuit to... [Continue reading...]
WSBK: Mixed Fortunes For Yamaha Riders Spies And Sykes In Kyalami
Spies and Sykes struggle with bumpy circuit in South Africa The first race saw Yamaha rider Ben Spies drop back to fourth from the pole position start as they left the line. He recovered quickly and took second position back as they turned into the first corner, diving up the inside of Biaggi to tuck up behind championship rival Noriyuki Haga. Halfway... [Continue reading...]
WSBK: Drama In Monza As Spies Closes The Championship Gap
Spies takes second and first in Monza to close leaderboard gap It was a dramatic race day in Monza today for the World Superbike Championship as Yamaha rider and pole position starter Ben Spies again suffered the two extremes of racing, the victory and victory snatched away. Race one only made it to the first chicane on lap 1 as the Superbikes compressed... [Continue reading...]