2008

Year: 2008

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British Superbikes Almeria test: Cal Crutchlow impressed with Honda Fireblade

26 February 2008 by Rob Hull

Both Cal Crutchlow and HM Plant Honda team-mate Leon Haslam had their first experience of the 2008 Honda Fireblade at the official Pirelli test at Almeria, both finishing day one with quick times...

British Superbikes Almeria test: Tom Sykes biding time with his Suzuki

26 February 2008 by Rob Hull

MCN caught up with Rizla Suzuki new boy Tom Sykes before his second day out on track at Almeria in Spain, and he spoke of the importance of looking at the long run. Sykes said: “I’ve been jumping off...

British Superbikes Almeria test: Shane Byrne happy with early pace

26 February 2008 by Rob Hull

Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne impressed after just one day of testing at the official Pirelli test in Almeria Spain. The 2003 British Superbike champion did a number of 18 lap race simulations on day one, with...

British Superbikes Almeria test: Billy McConnell getting reaquainted with BSB

26 February 2008 by Rob Hull

Billy McConnell has had his first taste of British Superbike action with the MSS Kawasaki squad at the team’s first test in Spain. Despite having a small off during the opening day of the Pirelli...

British Superbikes: Airwaves Ducati duo Leon Camier and Shane Byrne ready to go

25 February 2008 by Rob Hull

Shane Byrne and Leon Camier have both said they are raring to get out on the all-new Ducati 1098 ahead of the three-day British Superbike test at Almeria, which kicks off today. Despite the team...

BSB: MotorSport Vision to run British Superbikes

20 February 2008 by Gary Pinchin

MotorSport Vision has taken over the responsibility of organisation and promotion of the British Superbike championship from Dorna UK. MSV has signed a ten-year agreement with the Motorcycle Circuit...

Video: Off-roading with Chris Walker

19 February 2008 by Michael Guy

MCN World Superbike reporter Michael Guy caught up with British Supersport rider Chris ‘Stalker’ Walker at an off road track as he prepares for the 2008 season. Walker talks about the upcoming Qatar testing, his love of off-roading and his aims for the 2008 season with Kawasaki. Read the full article in this weeks Motorcycle News out Wednesday 20th February 2008

Beowulf Racing's Supersport Yamaha R6 makes first appearance

18 February 2008 by Sarah Carnell

Beowulf Racing’s Pat McDougall has been testing the Yamaha YZF-R6 he will be racing in this year’s British Supersport Cup Championship at Snetterton. See Beowulf testing in Cartagena The 22-year-old completed five 20-minute sessions on the motorcycle he will be racing this season after previously testing a fleet of Yamaha R6’s to be used by the European Superstock riders. Pat McDougall said:...

Video: Tuning a British Supersport Triumph 675

14 February 2008 by Angus Farquhar, Chris Slade, Gary Pinchin

Paul Young spent the last couple of years developing a Triumph Daytona 675 rider in British Supersport but now he’s joined the Embassy Triumph team and has got the help of engine man John Trigger to work on the bike. We caught up with Trigger to see how he will be developing th bike throughout the year. Click here to see our interview with rider Paul Young

Video: Paul Young - Factory backed Triumph rider

14 February 2008 by Angus Farquhar, Chris Slade, Gary Pinchin

Paul Young spent the last couple of years developing a Triumph Daytona 675 rider in British Supersport but now he’s joined the Embassy Triumph team and has got full factory backing. We caught up with Youngy to see how he is coping with actually having some backing for a change. Click here to watch our interview with engine man John Trigger

Video: Craig Jones and Tommy Hill pick their Fantasy Road Race

08 February 2008 by Michael Guy

If you’re looking for the inside line on who to pick for your MCN Fantasy Road Race competition then look no further. Last week World Supersport racers Craig Jones and Tommy Hill visited MCN’s offices where we got them to chose their own team and give us the low down on what they think is going to happen in 2008. So if you’re looking for inspiration have a look at the riders they selected and...

Silverstone redevelopment plans given major boost

07 February 2008 by Sarah Carnell

The proposal for redevelopment at Silverstone circuit took a major boost this week after plans were passed by South Northamptonshire Council’s Cabinet Committee. The main reason for the redevelopment...

British Superbikes: Rizla Suzuki pair obliterate Al Carras lap record

07 February 2008 by MCN Sportsdesk

Rizla Suzuki team-mates Tom Sykes and Atsushi Watanabe left the Al Carras last night (Wednesday) after obliterating the existing lap record at the demanding Spanish circuit following three days of...

National Superstock: Astro superstockers get Kawasaki backing

04 February 2008 by Gary Pinchin

Astro Racing has become Kawasaki’s official superstock team for 2008 with Kenny Gilbertson on board. He has been campaigning ZX-10Rs in National Superstock under the Astro banner since 2006 and can’t...

British Superbikes: Rizla Suzuki test at Calafat again

04 February 2008 by Gary Pinchin

Rizla Suzuki continued their winter development programme with three days of testing at Calafat in Spain – their first chance to run on the Pirelli tyres they will race in British Superbikes this...

Video: Crutchlow and Jones visit the MCN offices

04 February 2008 by Michael Guy

British Superbike star Cal Crutchlow and World Supersport Brit Craig Jones pop into the MCN offices to bring us up to date on what they have been up to.

MotoGP champ Casey Stoner helps Leon Camier's recovery

31 January 2008 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner is proving an invaluable ally in Leon Camier’s bid to regain full fitness ahead of the new British superbike campaign. Factory Ducati rider Stoner has become...

Video: MSS Kawasaki team update

30 January 2008 by Gary Pinchin

MCN Sports Editor Gary Pinchin recently visited the MSS Discovery British Superbike team at its headquarters to speak to team owner Nick Morgan In our video interview Morgan talks us through the bike and gives his opinion on the previous and current riders. You can read the full interview in the latest copy of MCN (Wednesday 30th January) Watch our interview with Stuart Easton

Video: Relentless Suzuki boss talks

29 January 2008 by Gary Pinchin

The Relentless TAS Suzuki team have plenty of expierence building superbike-spec GSX-1000s for the roads but the requirements of BSB are very different. This year the team is moving into the British series with their 2007 British Supersport champion Michael Laverty Watch the video below to see team boss Phillip Neill interviewd about the bike and read the full story in this weeks copy of MCN...

Play MCN Fantasy Road Race 2008 free

29 January 2008 by Michael Guy

If you’ve ever wondered why race team managers choose ageing has-been’s or inexperienced rookies to ride in their team and think you could do better selecting your own dream team line up – then here’s...

2008 KTM Super Duke R Battle commences

29 January 2008 by Michael Guy

Last season the KTM Super Duke Championship wowed BSB fans with brilliant bar to bar racing and after it’s successful debut season the series is back again in 2008. Click here to see Adam Child’s...

Steve Plater assumes rider/manager role

21 January 2008 by Gary Pinchin

Steve Plater is now the team manager as well as BSB rider for AIM Yamaha. We spoke to him about his new role – and the forthcoming season. Click here to see Steve Plater’s thoughts on the 2008 North...

Jentin confirm Andrews for British Superbikes

18 January 2008 by Gary Pinchin

Jentin Racing have confirmed Simon Andrews will stay with the team in BSB this year. The Lloyds British-backed Yamaha team are building two brand new 2008 R1s and 23-year-old Andrews said: “I’m really...

Embassy run official Triumph BSS effort

18 January 2008 by Gary Pinchin

Embassy Racing Moto has announced it will be the official Triumph factory-supported team in British Supersport in 2008. The team will run two riders in the hugely competitive Supersport class. Joining...

Beowulf switch to Yamaha

18 January 2008 by MCN Sports team

Beowulf Racing has decided to switch to Yamaha for their 2008 UK and European campaigns. The team has run Suzuki machinery since 1997 but the change is down to machinery availability. Joint Team Owner...