Noriyuki Haga takes both wins in South Africa A dream finish to the Kyalami weekend for the Ducati Xerox Team, with Haga scoring a double win in today’s races followed across the line by team-mate Fabrizio. The two Ducati Xerox riders on their 1198 machines got away to a cracking start in the first race and held first and second place for almost... [Continue reading...]
WSS: Crutchlow Maintains Championship Lead In South Africa
Cal Crutchlow keeps WSS lead with 2nd at Kyalami Yamaha World Supersport rider Cal Crutchlow had a tough race in Kyalami today missing out on the race win after being held up by the pack at the start of the race. The British rider initially dropped to sixth position from the start, behind team-mate Fabien Foret. The pair stayed together, following Sofuoglu... [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: Disappointment For BMW Motorrad Motorsport World Superbike Team At Kyalami
No points for BMW WSB Team in South Africa The sixth round of this year’s Superbike World Championship in Kyalami will not be remembered with much affection by Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport. The weekend had started with promise, but ended without either or Ruben or Steve scoring any points in the two twenty-four lap races. Ruben was pushed off... [Continue reading...]
WSBK: Kagayama Eighth At Kyalami World Superbike Round
Kagayama battles to two 8th places in South Africa Team Suzuki Alstare Brux rider Yukio Kagayama battled his way to two eighth places in the sixth round of this year’s Superbike World Championship today in Kyalami, South Africa. Despite problems with the bumpy track, Kagayama kept attacking and managed to bring his GSX-R1000 K9 home not so far... [Continue reading...]
WSBK: Kiyonari Takes Championship Points In South Africa
Kiyonari frustrated with results at Kyalami After his double podium last weekend at Monza in Italy, Ten Kate Honda Racing’s Ryuichi Kiyonari was frustrated to finish in 12th and 13th place in today’s two sixth round World Superbike championship races at Kyalami in South Africa. The two races were won by series leader Noriyuki Haga, but, starting... [Continue reading...]
WSBK: Debut Podium Delight For Jonathon Rea
Rea takes 3rd – his seasons best in South Africa Jonathan Rea scored his debut World Superbike podium in race two of the sixth round at Kyalami in South Africa today. It was also the Hannspree Ten Kate Honda team’s first visit to the rostrum this season. Both of today’s 24-lap races at the 4.24km circuit near Johannesburg were won by Ducati’s... [Continue reading...]
WSS: No Joy For The Ten Kate Supersport Team
Sofuoglu: The bike kept losing front and rear grip Kenan Sofuoglu and Andrew Pitt finished in fifth and sixth places respectively in today’s sixth round World Supersport race at Kyalami. The race was won by fellow Honda-mounted Eugene Laverty in emphatic style. Starting from the front row, Sofuoglu leaped into an early lead but very quickly found... [Continue reading...]
WSS: West Battles To Eighth In Kyalami Race
Anthony West finally begins to find his form After a tough two days of qualifying, Stiggy Racing’s Anthony West was finally finding form again, and claimed an eight place in the sixth round of the World Supersport Championship at Kyalami today. The sunny South African track hosted the World Supersport Championship for the first time this year,... [Continue reading...]
WSBK: Haslam Fourth In Kyalami Race Two
Haslam loses front end in race one – takes fourth in race two After a tough two days of qualifying, Stiggy Racing’s Anthony West was finally finding form again, and claimed an eight place in the sixth round of the World Supersport Championship at Kyalami today. After an unfortunate crash in the first race, Stiggy Racing Honda’s Leon... [Continue reading...]