2008

Year: 2008

Month: ALL

USA World Superbikes: Troy Bayliss again in first qualifying

31 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Troy Bayliss took provisional pole position for Sunday’s two World Superbike races in Salt Lake City after posting an impressive lap time of 1min 49.394secs. Xerox Ducati rider Bayliss has had no...

WSB men already faster than AMA regulars

31 May 2008 by Michael Guy

It took just two sessions for the World Superbike contenders to beat the best times set by the American Superbike regulars at the Miller Motorsport Park. Xerox Ducati’s Troy Bayliss set the benchmark...

USA World Superbikes: Troy Bayliss on top and on the pace stateside

30 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Xeros Ducati rider Troy Bayliss took little time to acclimatise himself to the all new Miller Motor sports circuit and claimed provisional pole position with a best lap of 1min 50.710secs. Bayliss’...

Tyre life expected to cause problems at Miller

30 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Britain’s Chaz Davies believes that tyre life could be a major problem for the World Superbike regulars during their first time at the Miller Motorsports Park circuit in the USA this weekend. Davies...

Ten Kate Honda focus on CBR1000RR Fireblade development

23 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Hannspree Ten Kate World Superbike team boss Ronald Ten Kate believes there are still significant improvements to be made to this year’s Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade. The reigning World Superbike...

World Supersport: Graeme Gowland back in training after Monza crash

16 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Graeme Gowland is planning to get back into training and out on his motocross bike as soon as possible after receiving confirmation that there is no fracture in his right arm following last weekend’s...

World Superbikes: Brendan Roberts tests factory Ducati Superbike

15 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Former British Superstock Champion Brendan Roberts has completed a successful two day test onboard a 2009 spec development Xerox Ducati Superbike at Mugello in Italy this week. Roberts currently...

World Superbikes: Max Neukirchner ends MotoGP speculation and signs for Alstare Suzuki

14 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Monza race winner Max Neukirchner has today confirmed that he has signed for the factory Alstare Suzuki team for 2009 and 2010. The 25-year-old became the first German rider in history to win a World...

Troy Bayliss' Monza retirement down to 50p part

14 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Troy Bayliss’ race two retirement at Monza has been put down to a leaking clutch seal that caused oil to spray onto the championship leader’s left boot. Bayliss’ first retirement of the 2008 season...

Monza World Superbikes: Haga steals win from Kiyonari

11 May 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Reigning British Superbike champion Ryuichi Kiyonari narrowly missed out on his maiden World Superbike win to Noriyuki Haga in the last corner of the second race at Monza. Kiyo worked his way through...

Monza World Supersport: Foret takes the win

11 May 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Fabien Foret took the win in the Monza round of the World Supersport championship. Foret had to work his way through the pack as he got off to a slow start with team-mate Broc Parkes in the lead, but...

Monza World Superbikes: Neukirchner wins first WSB race

11 May 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Max Neukirchner has taken his debut World Superbike win after a race long wheel to wheel battle. Neukirchner swapped places with Yukio Kagayama and Noriyuki Haga constantly throughout the race but...

Monza World Superbikes: Unstoppable Bayliss takes pole

10 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Xerox Ducati rider Troy Bayliss has taken pole position for tomorrows two 18 lap World Superbike races. Bayliss showed his electrifying pace during the final free practice session and then went even...

World Supersport: Parkes under lap record, Jones riding injured

10 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Broc Parkes shrugged off the injuries sustained in a bicycle crash last week to set pole position and a new track record for tomorrow’s 16 lap World Supersport race at Monza. The factory Yamaha man is...

Monza World Superbikes: Sofuoglu withdraws after brothers death

09 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Hannspree Ten Kate Honda rider Kenan Sofuoglu has withdrawn from the Monza Wrld Superbike race following the news that his younger brother Sinan has been killed in Turkey. The Ten Kate Honda team...

Monza World Superbikes: Max Neukirchner dominant in qualifying thanks to tow

09 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Alstare Suzuki man Max Neukirchner backed up his impressive run of form to take provisional World Superbike pole with a lap time 0.369seconds faster than second placed Troy Bayliss. Neukirchner spent...

Monza World Supersport: Josh Brookes quickest again in first qualifying

09 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Josh Brookes topped the timesheets again this afternoon to take provisional pole for Sundays 16-lap World Supersport race at Monza. Brookes a former race winner dipped under the current lap record...

Monza World Superbikes: Jakub Smrz surprise fastest in practice

09 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Jacob Smrtz was the surprise fastest man in the opening free practice session at Monza today (Friday). Looking smooth and controlled onboard his Guandalini Racing Ducati 1098 RS 08 the 25-year-old...

Monza World Supersport: Josh Brookes top after first practice

09 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Australian Josh Brookes topped the time sheets with a lap time just 0.3 seconds off the Supersport lap record in only the opening free practice session in Monza today. Brookes, the former...

Video: Monza World Supersport: Craig Jones targeting podium

09 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Craig Jones is determined to put things right with a podium finish at this weekend’s World Supersport race at Monza after a disappointing ninth place finish last time out at Assen. Jones loves the fast Monza circuit and believes he has the bike and track knowledge to challenge for the podium onboard his Parkalgar Honda CBR600RR. To hear Jones’ thoughts on the weekend and get his thoughts on his...

Monza World Superbikes: Jeremy McWilliams to race in Suzuki GSX-R Cup

08 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Grand Prix veteran Jeremy McWilliams will race in this weekend’s Suzuki GSXR-Cup support race at the ultra fast Monza circuit. McWillians a former 250GP winner has been tempted back on track after...

Video: Monza World Superbikes: Regis Laconi from Karl Muggeridge in Alfa Romeo race

08 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Regis Laconi won the first race of the Monza World Superbike weekend yesterday (Thursday) by taking victory in a two lap Alfa Romeo sponsored bicycle race. The PSG-1 Kawasaki rider had to fend off a strong challenge from Australian Karl Muggeridge, Troy Bayliss and Spaniard Carlos Checa. Current championship leader and renowned cyclist Troy Bayliss led for most of the race and looked in control...

World Supersport: Chris Walker searching for more power

02 May 2008 by Michael Guy

On paper Chris Walker’s 12th place finish at Assen last weekend was nothing to shout about, but a closer look at the race reveals a different story and shows the progress he is making. The Gil...

World Superbikes: Michel Fabrizio undergoes successful arm pump operation

01 May 2008 by Michael Guy

Xerox Ducati rider Michel Fabrizio has undergone surgery on his right forearm to alleviate problems he was experiencing in races with arm pump. The 23-year-old Italian left the Assen circuit at the...

Video: WSB Press Conference: Haga back at the front

29 April 2008 by Michael Guy

Noriyuki Haga showed that he is back to his best and the only man capable of keeping up with runaway series leader Troy Bayliss at Assen. Throughout practice and qualifying the Japanese star was in good form and started the weekend as one of the favourites. The opening race didn’t go to plan after Haga tangled with Sterilgarda Ducati rider Ruben Xaus with both men crashing out of contention. In...

Video: WSB Press Conference: Checa happy with double podium

29 April 2008 by Michael Guy

Carlos Checa moved to second in the World Superbike championship after taking two podiums at Assen onboard his Hannspree Ten Kate Honda at the weekend. The Spaniard enjoyed his most successful weekend of racing since joining the WSB series after a career in GP’s, but is still yet to record his maiden win in the class. To see Checa at the post race press conference watch the video below.

Video: WSB Press conference: Bayliss talks double win at Assen

29 April 2008 by Michael Guy

Troy Bayliss took his fourth and fifth win of the 2008 season at Assen to secure a commanding 70 point lead in the World Superbike Championship standings. The 39-year-old Australian was pushed all the way for his race two victory by an on form Noriyuki Haga onboard the Yamaha Italia R1. The Assen circuit has given Bayliss mixed results in the past. In 2000 he crashed out in his first ever ride at...