2007

Year: 2007

Month: ALL

Metrakit racing

11 October 2007 by oldboyonrgv

Wow what a weekend! The guys at FAB had arranged for the Metrakit racers to have a go at a ‘proper’ road race track in the form of a three day meet at Llandow long circuit, this circuit used to be used for car and bike racing until about 15 years ago, until it fell into disuse, the track has more recently been updated by the circuit owners and is currently used for Track days and sprints. It’s...

Australian MotoGP: Valentino Rossi pays tribute to 'inspirational' Norick Abe

11 October 2007 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi has paid tribute to Japanese rider Norick Abe, who was killed in a road accident last weekend. Italian Rossi was a huge fan of Norick Abe and when he started his world championship...

British Superbikes: Rizla Suzuki sign up female racer for Race of the Year

11 October 2007 by Gary Pinchin

Jenny Tinmouth’s debut on the Rizla Suzuki superbike is bound to be a major talking point at this year’s Mallory Park Race of the Year, the end of the season non-championship superbike showdown on...

Robin Hooker (not Ryan)

10 October 2007 by Alfonso Lygo

In my recent race report for the final round of the HMRC Junior TAG Endurance Championship – I incorrectly renamed one of the winning riders from ROBIN to Ryan (call it a senior moment!) Robin...

World Superbikes: Makoto Tamada nears World Superbike move

10 October 2007 by Matthew Birt

Makoto Tamada looks set to be the next MotoGP star to join World Superbikes, with the Japanese rider understood to be in advanced negotiations with the Italian DFXtreme Honda team. The 30-year-old...

World Superbikes: Rivals talk about James Toseland's MotoGP move

10 October 2007 by Michael Guy

As the departing championJames Toseland moves to MotoGP for 2008, some of the men who have been in both World Superbikes and the blue-riband class have spoken about Toseland’s chances. Two-time World...

Video: MotoGP: Casey Stoner meets Aussie fans

10 October 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP champion Casey Stoner delighted thousands of fans with an appearance in Melbourne ahead of this weekend’s Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island. The Ducati rider took part in a question and answers session with MotoGP’s Gavin Emmett and then stayed behind to sign autographs for his fans. Check out the video below to see what Casey Stoner had to say about the season so far and his hopes for...

Congrats James

10 October 2007 by dean

The battle was lost but he won the war, as quoted on race day, so I’ve been hard at it creating my own tribute to James Toseland’s great victory in World Superbikes. This year WSB maybe next year...

My ode to BSB

10 October 2007 by rutter nutter

FROM ONE BSB FAN, WHO ATTENDS AS MANY MEETINGS AS I CAN, TO SEE THE RIDERS MOTIVATION TO WIN THE CHAMPIONSHIP~DOMINATION. FOR RACING INSPIRATION THIS IS MY DEDICATION. FIRSTLY TO THE COMMENTATORS, WHO’S VOICES BREATHE FIRE ~ LIKE INCINERATERS, WITH ENTHUSIASM AND EXCITEMENT, THRILL SEEKING INDITEMENT. ~THERE CAN’T BE ANYTHING WORSE, THAN THE DREADED “COMMENTATERS CURSE”. HAERD BUT NOT SEEN ~ FRED...

Scott Redding wins again at Albacete

09 October 2007 by Gary Pinchin

Scott Redding had another great weekend at the Albacete circuit in Spain riding in the Spanish National Championship. The 14-year-old had already enjoyed a winning performance at the same circuit...

British Superbikes: Jentin Yamaha's Simon Andrews back for Brands Hatch

09 October 2007 by Gary Pinchin

Simon Andrews returns to racing for the final British Superbike round of the season at Brands Hatch on the Jentin Racing/Lloyds British Yamaha R1. Andrews broken his collarbone in the second race of...

MotoGP: Dan Linfoot dropped by 250 MotoGP team

09 October 2007 by Matthew Birt

British rider Dan Linfoot has been axed from the Sicilia Aprilia 250 MotoGP team with three rounds of the 2007 season still remaining. Linfoot had clinched a deal at Donington Park to replace Anthony...

JT's Lanzarote fan club

08 October 2007 by lizglen47@hotmail.co.uk

Congratulations, James on a fantastic final round, we were at the edge of our chairs all day. A well deserved championship. The very best of luck in next year’s MotoGP. I have been shopping today wearing my James Toseland T-Shirt with pride. Best Regards, Glen and Elizabeth Settle from Playa Blanca, Lanzarote.

Biaggi finally signs!

08 October 2007 by Steve Luck

Just returned from a camping weekend at Magny Cours. Had a fantastic time yet again (our third visit). Managed to find most of the riders in the paddock. I have attached a picture of Max Biaggi...

Simon Philpot RIP

08 October 2007 by Alfonso Lygo

At Silverstone for the final round of the HMRC National + Junior Motorcycle Endurance Championship, some riders paid respects to a rider who should have been racing – #99. Sadly Simon Philpot died in...

National + Junior Endurance, Final round

08 October 2007 by Alfonso Lygo

Hottrax Motorsport Racing Club National + Junior TAG Endurance Motorcycle Championship – Final Round 5 – Silverstone 6th October 2007 HOTTRAX National Endurance Championship – 6 hours Championship...

BSB scooter race

08 October 2007 by biglee674

Karl Harris and Guy Martin at Cadwell.

Keep cool Jonny

08 October 2007 by biglee674

Jonny Rea and his odd looking cooler fixed to his back at Cadwell this year.

Flying Bomber

08 October 2007 by biglee674

Karl Harris getting some air time on the Mountain at Cadwell.

Walker on the Mountain

08 October 2007 by biglee674

Chris Walker entering the Mountain at Cadwell. If you zoom in, you can read the info on his dash.

World Superbikes: Picture special - the celebrations of champion James Toseland

08 October 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Check out these photographs of Britain’s James Toseland as he was crowned World Superbike champion at Magny Cours yesterday. The Hannspree Ten Kate Honda rider secured his second title by just two...

World Superbikes: Confirmed 2008 signings

08 October 2007 by Sarah Carnell

With news of where riders are planning to go to next year in World Superbikes we will be keeping an eye on who signs for whom over the close season. Ducati’s Troy Bayliss and Alstare Suzuki’s Yukio...

World Superbikes: Hannspree Ten Kate Honda confirm 2008 rider line-up

08 October 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Hannspree Ten Kate Honda has confirmed its 2008 rider line-up with both MotoGP’s Carlos Checa and defending British Superbike champion Ryuichi Kiyonari set to race in the World Superbike...

Video: World Superbikes: Champion James Toseland speaks to his fans

08 October 2007 by Michael Guy

Check out the video below as newly crowned World Superbike champion James Toseland speaks about his thrilling season. The Hannspree Ten Kate Honda rider secured the title in the last race of the season yesterday at Magny Cours. Fancy commemorating Toseland’s historic win in his last season in World Superbikes? There’s a range of Toseland memorabilia, including signed items, at Grand Prix Legends.

Yamaha boss speaks of 'irreplaceable' Norick Abe

08 October 2007 by MCN Sportsdesk

The President of Yamaha has spoken of the shock felt within the company at the death of long-time rider Norick Abe in a road traffic accident in Japan. Former works Grand Prix and World Superbike star...

Gurgling for JT

07 October 2007 by Sal Turner

Here is our 4 month old daughter, Maddy Turner watching James win the 2007 World championship – watching the bike racing is the only thing that keeps her quiet! Well done to James.