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Joey, Ray and Rivals

MCN Sportsdesk, 15 November 2012 16:19

A glorious chapter in the history of road racing is brought to life in a new DVD from Duke Video entitled Joey, Ray and Rivals. The DVD is a comprehensive history of the two biggest groups in Irish motorcycling hsitory; Joey Dunlop's Armoy Armada, and the Dromara Destroyers, led by Ray McCullough. Created by Waldovision Ltd, the company that produced ...

Guy Martin and Dan Cooper confirmed for first Classic TT

MCN Sportsdesk, 07 November 2012 11:12

Isle of Man TT and television star Guy Martini has confirmed his entry for the inagural Classic TT next August, alongside up and coming TT rider Dan Cooper. The two will take the line as teammates in the 500cc Classic race on Team Molnar Manx 500cc Manx Nortons, as the local team make a return after a ten year absense ...

Karl Harris signs for PR Racing for 2013

MCN Sportsdesk, 29 October 2012 17:17

Following his step in as a mid-season replacement for Gary Mason, Yorkshireman Karl Harris has signed to ride PR Racing's Kawasaki ZX-10 in the 2013 BSB Championship. He continued to improve at each round as he become familiar with both the team setup, racing under the Quattro Plant sponsorship, and the handling of the Kawasaki ZX-10R. On his signing Karl ...

Two-man MV Agusta team in BSB next year

MCN Sportsdesk, 29 October 2012 17:06

Rochdale MV Agusta dealer Robinsons is planning to a run a two man MV Agusta team in BSB next year. Robinsons say they have full backing from the Varese-based manufacturer and UK importer MotoGB and are preparing what they call, the ‘latest-spec’ 2013 MV Agusta F4-RR machines in readiness for an exciting season’s racing. Steve Rostron, General Manager of Robinsons ...

Ducati discontinue Althea link

MCN Sportsdesk, 29 October 2012 17:00

Ducati has issued a press statement finalising its plans for the 2013 World Superbike Championship, both in the development of the 1199 Panigale and how it will participate in the series. Ducati say they have already confirmed the renewal of its contract with Carlos Checa, who won the 2011 World Superbike Championship on a Ducati 1198, and the Spanish rider ...

Haven’t we heard Hector Barbera’s apology before?

MCN Sportsdesk, 19 September 2012 11:50

When Hector Barbera slammed into the back of Dani Pedrosa’s factory Honda RC213V machine on the first lap of last Sunday’s Misano MotoGP race, it was expected he would be full of remorse and apologetic for being the instigator of one of the defining moments of 2012. So it was no surprise when the Pramac Ducati press statement highlighted Barbera’s ...

Double Win for Tommy Hill

MCN Sportsdesk, 27 August 2012 18:18

Tommy Hill completed an emphatic double in Monday's second British Superbike Championship race at Cadwell Park, coming home just over two seconds clear of Josh Brookes. The Swan Yamaha rider grabbed the holeshot before being overhauled by Michael Laverty but, having shadowed the Samsung Honda rider for the first half of the race, he regained the lead on lap 9 ...

Tommy Hill Extends his Championship Lead

MCN Sportsdesk, 27 August 2012 14:30

Tommy Hill extended his British Superbike Championship lead further in Monday's first race at Cadwell Park with the Swan Yamaha rider putting in a faultless performance on a cloudy but dry day. Second on the opening lap, the reigning champion took the lead from Michael Laverty (Samsung Honda) with a pass at Coppice and although he was under extreme pressure ...

Alex Lowes Pole Position

MCN Sportsdesk, 26 August 2012 18:27

Alex Lowes took his WFR Honda to a brilliant pole position at Cadwell Park on Sunday afternoon, overcoming difficult, damp conditions in the early stages of the qualifying session to take top spot for the eighth round of the British Superbike Championship. The wet track soon began to dry and, competing at his home circuit, the Lincolnshire rider, stilll in ...

Manx GP fatality

MCN Sportsdesk, 25 August 2012 12:42

The Manx Motor Cycle Club, the organisers of the Manx Grand Prix, have announce the death of Steve Osborne, 60, from Douglas, Isle of Man following an incident by Alexander Drive on the approach to Quarterbridge during last night’s qualifying session. Steve, an IT consultant with the Isle of Man Government, first competed on a home built BSA Bantam with ...