June

Year: 2008

Month: June

Why JT fell off at the first bend

29 June 2008 by lee mac

These Are Why JT Fell Off At The First Bend.

Assen MotoGP: Randy de Puniet frustrated by Valentino Rossi error

28 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

French rider Randy de Puniet could not hide his disappointment as his Dutch MotoGP lasted less than a lap following a collision with Valentino Rossi. The LCR Honda rider was the innocent victim of...

Assen MotoGP: Nicky Hayden cruelly denied podium

28 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

Nicky Hayden saw his hopes of claiming his first podium in nearly a year cruelly snatched away in Assen after he ran out of fuel just metres from the finish line while he held a safe third. The...

Assen MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa seizes series lead with second

28 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

Spaniard Dani Pedrosa’s distant second in Assen today moved him into the lead in the MotoGP world championship. A fourth consecutive podium moved the Repsol Honda rider four-points clear of closest...

Assen MotoGP: First lap blunder costs Valentino Rossi

28 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi surrendered the MotoGP world championship lead to Dani Pedrosa and saw Casey Stoner move ominously closer to him in the standings after a nightmare Dutch MotoGP in Assen today. The...

Assen MotoGP: Casey Stoner unstoppable in Assen

28 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

Reigning world champion Casey Stoner thrust himself firmly back into contention for the 2008 MotoGP world title today with another crushing victory in Assen. Just six days after he romped to victory...

Assen MotoGP: Tech 3 boss hails ‘incredible’ Colin Edwards

28 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

Tech 3 Yamaha boss Herve Poncharal hailed Colin Edwards’ Assen performance as ‘incredible’ after the American came from last to third in today’s 26-lap race. Edwards snatched third just metres from...

Assen MotoGP: Colin Edwards thrilled with third after late drama

28 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

Colin Edwards starred in late drama at Assen for the second time in three years today as he claimed an unlikely podium finish. The Texan looked like he’d have to settle for fourth place when he was on...

Assen MotoGP: James Toseland disappointed with ninth

28 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

British rider James Toseland admitted he was disappointed with his ninth place finish in Assen today as he continues to struggle to find a set-up with his Tech 3 Yamaha. The double World Superbike...

Assen MotoGP: Casey Stoner's Assen masterclass continues with victory

28 June 2008 by Sarah Carnell

Casey Stoner has continued his MotoGP Assen masterclass as he took his third victory of the year. The Australian was in control from the off having started the race from pole, and with championship...

Assen MotoGP: Alvaro Bautista wins 250 race

28 June 2008 by Sarah Carnell

Alvaro Bautista has won his second 250GP of the season, and his first from pole in Assen this morning after catching early leader Thomas Luthi. The threat of rain did fall and slowed the riders down,...

Assen MotoGP: Gabor Talmacsi wins five-lap dash

28 June 2008 by Sarah Carnell

World Champion Gabor Talmacsi has taken only his second victory of the season in a five-lap dash 125GP in Assen. The race was shortened after the first attempt was red flagged due to safety concerns...

Assen MotoGP: 125GP stopped due to rain, Bradley Smith crashes out of lead

28 June 2008 by Sarah Carnell

The 125 Assen GP has been stopped and will restart after rain has begun to fall heavily on the track. Britain’s Bradley Smith was leading the race, more than three seconds ahead of the pack before...

Kindness in the biking community

28 June 2008 by jessica

I went to Donington GP last weekend alone after being let down at last min by a friend. On the way back home i stopped off at the services to reassure myself of my route to Dorchester. As i was about to leave I had a brief chat with a Gentleman Stuart who was also about to set off. I explained to him about my situation when his girlfriend Elaine turned up. We all said our goodbyes, but concerned...

Charlie meets Jorge Lorenzo (Donnington 2008)

27 June 2008 by RobertMVF4SR

This is my son, Charlie Holder, who met his MotoGP hero at Donnington Park last Sunday moments after the race. Jorge was great – and took time posing for this picture and signing Charlie’s inflatable...

Assen MotoGP: Casey Stoner confident after third straight pole

27 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

Reigning world champion Casey Stoner will start as red-hot favourite for tomorrow’s Dutch MotoGP after he claimed his third successive pole position in Assen. Continuing his devastating return to form...

Assen MotoGP: John Hopkins facing injury lay-off

27 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

John Hopkins’ factory Kawasaki nightmare continued in Assen today, with the American ruled out of tomorrow’s Dutch MotoGP after a high-speed qualifying crash. The American, just recovering from a...

Assen MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa happy with second place

27 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa declared himself satisfied with second on the grid for tomorrow’s Dutch MotoGP in Assen. The Spaniard logged a best time of 1.35.552 to finish just 0.032secs behind...

Assen MotoGP: Valentino Rossi plays down victory hopes

27 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP world championship leader Valentino Rossi has conceded he might not have the pace to defeat domimant Aussie Casey Stoner in tomorrow’s Dutch MotoGP. The Fiat Yamaha rider will start tomorrow’s...

Assen MotoGP: Front tyre issue costs Colin Edwards front row

27 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

American Colin Edwards blamed front tyre issues for leaving him only sixth on the grid for tomorrow’s Dutch MotoGP. The Tech 3 Yamaha rider had to settle for sixth place having clocked a best time of...

Assen MotoGP: Late mistake costs James Toseland third row

27 June 2008 by Matthew Birt

James Toseland believes a crucial late mistake on his last flying lap that cost him a third row starting position for tomorrow’s Dutch MotoGP at Assen. The British rider seemed certain to bump himself...

Assen MotoGP: Alvaro Bautista seals pole for 250GP

27 June 2008 by Sarah Carnell

Alvaro Bautista has clinched pole position for tomorrow’s 250GP in Assen after other rider was today able to match his impressive time set in yesterday’s first qualifying session. The Spaniard will...

Save our Commentators!

27 June 2008 by Garry challinor

!Save our Commentators! MCN Help us bike racing fans and set up a campaign to petition Dorna to stop this very stupid decision. Eurosport (Toby, Julian and Randy) have made MotoGP in the UK. They are not just commentators, they are genuine bike racing fans like us. We all know what the BBC will give us some watered down, half hearted, ill informed crap, even with Stavros trying his best. Come on...

Assen MotoGP: Casey Stoner's domination continues with third consecutive pole

27 June 2008 by Sarah Carnell

Ducati’s Casey Stoner has taken his third consecutive pole position ahead of tomorrow’s Assen MotoGP. The 22-year-old Australian took control of the session with just over a quarter of the session...

Assen MotoGP: Bradley Smith to start from second in 125GP

27 June 2008 by Sarah Carnell

Britain’s Bradley Smith will start tomorrow’s Assen 125GP from second on the grid after cold conditions at the Netherland’s circuit failed to change the majority of the grid from yesterday’s first...

Last time at Donnington!

27 June 2008 by Spike

For the third year in a row, against better judgement and past experience – spurred on by support for JT, another horror experience at Donnington. Tickets for the Start/Finish grandstand – thats a stretch of imagination, block C was 400 yards away, at nigh on £50 plus the admission of another near £40, plus programmes + rip off drinks – diabolical quality food a “crack of Sparrow fart” start from...