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Brands Hatch BSB: Byrne tops afternoon session

Gary Pinchin, 06 April 2012 17:24

Shane Byrne topped the afternoon practice session at Brands Hatch today ahead of the weekend’s first MCE British Superbike round of the season. The Rapid Solicitor Kawasaki rider was the only one to break the 46s barrier with a best lap of 45.95s. He said: “We’re making progress but today, ultimately is a practice day and we shouldn’t get complacent. ...

Kyle Ryde’s season in doubt

Gary Pinchin, 06 February 2012 11:08

British 125 champion Kyle Ryde’s plans to race a Moto3 Honda this year are in jeopardy after the team’s proposed title sponsor withdrew their backing at the 11th hour. Kyle’s father Sean told MCN: “We have been informed that our title sponsor has pulled out at the final hour. Kyle would have been riding the new Honda Moto3. "We are ...

Cadwell BSB: Hill fastest in dry free practice

Gary Pinchin, 28 August 2011 11:30

Tommy Hill set the pace in today’s opening free practice session at Cadwell Park – lapping half a second faster than championship rival Shane Byrne in preparation for the final round of the regular season. But heavy rain left the circuit wet for the afternoon session and it was Byrne setting the pace from TAS Suzuki’s Josh Brookes and Gary ...

FTR and the first year of Moto2

Gary Pinchin, 27 October 2010 15:00

With the initial Moto2 World Championship almost concluded – with just two of the17 rounds remaining – FTR Moto’s Steve Bones reflects on the first year of the new category. In early 2009 the Moto2 class was discussed by the Grand Prix Commission then the decision taken to introduce the new category from 2010, has it evolved in the manner ...

Rossi to undergo shoulder op

Gary Pinchin, 15 September 2010 14:35

Valentino Rossi is to have an operation on the shoulder he injured earlier this year in a motocross accident – according to an interview with Sky Italia. Rossi broke his tibia and fibula in a crash at Mugello in June but after sitting out four races over a six-week period is now back in action. However, the shoulder he damaged ...

Bridewell’s Silverstone WSB wild card ride

Gary Pinchin, 17 July 2010 12:45

Quay Garage Honda rider Tommy Bridewell has secured a wild card entry for the forthcoming Hannspree World Superbike Championship round to be held at Silverstone on August 1. Having proved to be a regular thorn in the sides of the established works stars in BSB already this season, with a best result of fourth place at Cadwell Park in May, ...

Brookes is first winner on new Silverstone GP track

Gary Pinchin, 20 June 2010 12:15

HM Plant Honda’s Josh Brookes made history at Silverstone by becoming the first rider to win on the all-new Arena circuit after coming out on top in an immense five-way battle on the final lap in Saturday’s National Superstock 1000 Championship race. Brookes had been second on the opening lap, before taking the lead from pole-sitter Sam Warren. The battle ...

Warren on pole for Silverstone Superstock

Gary Pinchin, 18 June 2010 21:00

Sam Warren annexed pole position in a damp and gloomy second qualifying session at Silverstone this evening, riding his Midland Motorsport Honda. His best time of 2:39.36 was just 0.08s ahead of BMW rider Jon Kirkham. Glen Richards sits third on the Padgetts Honda only 0.133s further back and BSB star Josh Brookes completed the front row in a rare ...

Richards quickest in Silverstone Superstock practice

Gary Pinchin, 18 June 2010 14:29

The first bikes out on track on the Silverstone GP track today were those in the National Superstock support class. Glen Richards posted the quickest time of 2:13.064s on the Padgetts Honda, from HM Plant Honda's Josh Brookes and Richard Cooper on the Jentin BMW. Richards said: "It's weird, there's no braking markers and you're not really sure of where ...

Kev Coghlan rides FTR in Spanish Moto2 ride

Gary Pinchin, 13 January 2010 09:00

Spanish and European Supersport champion Kev Coghlan is racing in Spain again this year with the title-winning Joe Darcy team – but is switching to ride in the national Moto2 championship on a British-built FTR Moto. The 21-year-old Scot has already tested the FTR and told MCN: "We’ve only had limited testing so far but I’ve had enough time on ...