Plater and McGuinness take top spot in Superstock and Supersport races Podiums galore awaited the HM Plant Honda and Padgett’s Honda teams on their visit to the North Yorkshire circuit of Croft for round 10 of the British Superbike championship today. Having been reunited with his HM Plant Honda Fireblade after being absent for the previous two... [Continue reading...]
BSB: Brogan To Stand In For Injured Richards At Mallory British Superbike Round
Steve Brogan to replace injured Glen Richards Honda race ace and reigning British Superstock Champion, Steve Brogan, will stand in for HM Plant Honda’s injured Glen Richards at the next round of the British Superbike Championship at Mallory Pak on 17-19 July, with team-mate Steve Plater then filling in for the following two rounds at Brands Hatch... [Continue reading...]
IOM TT: Official Update On Sidecar Duo Nick Crowe And Mark Cox
Nick Crowe and Mark Cox believed to have hit a hare at Ballacob Following Nick Crowe and Mark Cox’s accident during the second TT sidecar race last Wednesday evening, 10 June, HM Plant Honda is issuing information about sidecar rider Nick, and passenger Mark, on behalf of their families. It is hoped that this will end speculation about the pair’s... [Continue reading...]
IOM TT: Top Five Clean Sweep For Honda At Isle Of Man TT
Honda take top 5 places in IOM TT Superstock race It was yet another fantastic Honda top five clean sweep in Tuesday evening’s TT Superstock race. In a repeat performance of today’s earlier Supersport race, HM Plant Honda race aces Steve Plater and John McGuinness took fourth and fifth at the chequered flag on their Padgett’s Honda... [Continue reading...]
IOM TT: McGuinness Celebrates Record Breaking Dainese Superbike TT
John McGuinness takes his TT tally to 15 wins TT great John McGuinness has admitted he felt under pressure to perform in the Dainese Superbike TT. The 2009 Isle of Man TT marks the 50th anniversary of Honda’s involvement in racing, and McGuinness is leading the Japanese giant’s bid for victory in the Island. Despite the pressure, McGuinness... [Continue reading...]
IOM TT: Isle Of Man TT Races-Dianese Superbike Result-8th June 2009
McGuinness wins his 15th TT with a new official lap record John McGuinness won his 15th TT today when he took victory in a record-breaking Dainese Superbike race, also claiming the outright lap record en route. The HM Plant Honda rider saw off the challenges of both Conor Cummins and Steve Plater to come home 18 seconds clear of team-mate Plater with... [Continue reading...]
IOM TT: Final Qualifying Results – Friday 5th June 2009
William Dunlop posts his fastest ever Supersport time After the sensational speeds set on Thursday evening, the lap times were slightly slower during qualifying on Friday evening for the 2009 Isle of Man TT Races and although it was a pleasant evening on the Island, temperatures were down and a strong breeze prevalent. The main change in proceedings... [Continue reading...]
IOM TT: John McGuinness Smashes 130mph In 2009 TT Practice
McGuinness records an average lap speed of 130.171mph in practice John McGuinness has once again stamped his authority on the 2009 Isle of Man TT with a breathtaking performance in the fourth practice session. In bright sunshine, under blue skies and with a slight breeze, the 14-times TT winner blew away the rest of the field with a staggering ride... [Continue reading...]
BSB: Podium Hat Trick At Thruxton For Honda
Honda takes BSB podiums across all three race classes at Thruxton Honda (UK) took a podium hat-trick across the Supersport, Superstock 1000 and Superbike classes at today’s fourth round of the BSB Championship at Thruxton. HM Plant Honda’s Steve Plater qualified fifth on the grid in the Supersport class on his CBR600RR, before being elevated... [Continue reading...]
BSB: Difficult Donington For HM Plant Honda
Brookes given suspended one race ban for Guintoli collision The HM Plant Honda and Padgetts Honda teams came away from this weekend’s third round of the British Superbike Championship at Donington Park’s famous 2.5-mile Grand Prix circuit, with a podium finish but also some disappointment. In the British Superbike class, Josh collided with... [Continue reading...]