2003
Mackenzie to act as ACU rider mentor
11 February 2003
Multiple British Superbike Champion Niall MacKenzie has agreed to play a larger part in the ACU Academy’s Rider Mentor program. MacKenzie has already been a major contributor to the academy over the...
Gardner retires from racing
11 February 2003
Former World 500cc champion Wayne Gardner is retiring from racing. He quit bikes in 1993 to take up car racing and his most recent efforts have seen him driving a factory Toyota Supra in the All-Japan...
Riders for WSB Valencia test announced
11 February 2003
The list of riders taking part in the official World Superbike and Supersport winter test at Valencia on February 21-23 has been announced. MCN will be bringing all the latest news and an exclusive...
All the shiny, pretty things
11 February 2003
What catches your eye? The shiny metal or the shiny babe?
Checa beats Biaggi’s best
11 February 2003
Carlos Checa beat Max Biaggi’s pole-setting time at Catalunya in his latest test of the factory Yamaha Moto GP bike this week. Despite a crash on Monday that left him with a just few bruises, Checa...
Final race colours for Ducati
11 February 2003
These are the first pictures of the new Ducati Desmosedici V4 Moto GP bike in its final race decals. The bike was on show today at the bikes official launch alongside the leathers that riders Troy...
Get orf my bike!
11 February 2003
Well, what do you think he is saying? Post your suggestions on the News message board.
Red Bull rookie switches to Boxer Cup
04 February 2003
Barry Burrell, one of the five riders chosen to go on to the next stage of the Red Bull Rookie search, has already reaped the benefits of the program by being picked to ride for the BMW Motorrad GB...
Best in show?
04 February 2003
We asked you to send your pics from the NEC, and here they are. This picture is from Andrew Bird
Tatu on wheels
04 February 2003
The Tatu tribute band didn’t take long to arrive. Pic by Martin Nunn
Hislop denies ‘quitting’ story
04 February 2003
Steve Hislop has lashed out at a report in a national newspaper which claims 2003 will be his final season. ” I don’t know where they got it from, ” said Steve, ” I could race on for another few...
Negotiations ongoing for Donington
04 February 2003
Race fans will find out if Donington Park is to undergo a multi-million pound facelift by the end of this month. Negotiations between a consortium looking to buy out the 19-year lease to promote...
Reed wins in San Diego
04 February 2003
Chad Reed took his second victory this season at the Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego on Sunday February 9. Reed’s win came at a vital time, after a series of three wins by reigning AMA champion Ricky Carmichael. Last season Carmichael was unbeatable after the opening rounds, and in the winter Motocross championship, Carmichael became the first rider to win every race. Reed’s victory has stopped...
Hi Peak go cross discipline
04 February 2003
Hi Peak Racing has returned to action with a cross discipline team consisting of both a rally car and a road bike. On the bike side of things the team has signed up with 25-year-old Maria Costello.
Back in black
04 February 2003
Sometime traditional black leather can look very good indeed. Pic by Tom Storer
Never wear sandals in the snow
04 February 2003
Can you guess who regretted wearing strappy sandals through the snow.
British 125 champ moves to GPs
04 February 2003
Who would have thought that it would be a footballer that would provide the break for a British rider to make the jump in to GPs. But that is exactly what has happened to 21-year-old Chris Martin. The...
Carmichael wins head-to-head with Chad Reed
01 February 2003
AMA Supercross title contenders Ricky Carmichael and Chad Reed have competed head-to-head for the first time this season, with Carmichael coming out victorious. It took the third trip this season to...
ACU image boost for off roaders
28 January 2003
The ACU has teamed up with conservationists to promote responsible off road riding with an event at Butter Hill, between Bracknell and Farnborough. The event saw 205 riders turn up on the day to try a...
Biaggi and Ukawa get Camel colours
28 January 2003
MotoGP team Honda Pons will be sponsored by tobacco brand Camel cigarettes for the next three years. The Camel Pramac Pons team are fielding Max Biaggi and Tohru Ukawa this year, both riding the...
International staring competition
28 January 2003
Welcome to the International Staring competition, between Max Biaggi, and his brolly babe.
Another result for the Texan Tornado
21 January 2003
Colin Edwards and his wife Alyssia will be celebrating today, following the birth of a baby daughter, named Gracie. We’ll update this story with more news as it arrives. To congratulate the Edwards on...
Carmichael takes first win in 2003
21 January 2003
Ricky Carmichael has returned to his 2002 form, winning his first event of the year at Edison International Field in Anaheim. The event was round five of the THQ World Supercross GP series, and round...
MotoGp Test round-up
21 January 2003
Both Honda and Ducati have just finished testing at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia, so here is how it went. MCN’s Matthew Birt has been out in Malaysia, and you’ll be able to read his full, exclusive...