September

Year: 2004

Month: September

Everts takes eighth title

15 September 2004

Stefan Everts has claimed his eighth world MX title at the Grand Prix of Ireland at Ballykelly. Everts took a second place in race one after losing the lead to championship rival Mickael Pichon, but...

Motegi win for Tamada

15 September 2004

Makoto Tamada has taken the win at his home GP in Motegi, Japan. The Japanese Honda rider managed to avoid the six rider crash on the first corner, then set off after Valentino Rossi taking the lead...

Crossed arms

15 September 2004

We’re not sure why Kenny Roberts Jnr isn’t looking too happy. We wouldn’t be complaining if that brolly girl was standing around with us… Have Your Say, here.

Close focus

15 September 2004

Even the brolly girls need to focus and prepare themselves for the first corner. Have Your Say, here.

British supercross soon

15 September 2004

The British Supercross championship takes off on October 16 at the Sheffield Arena and includes the first ever visit of supercross to Glasgow. The world’s fastest off-road racers will do battle over...

Hodgson Suzuki-bound?

15 September 2004

Rumours are growing that Neil Hodgson is about to sign to switch from Ducati to Suzuki for the 2005 season. MCN is in Japan for this weekend’s Motegi race and will be rooting around for the truth...

Dakar for Team Dome GB

15 September 2004

During a BMW Introduction of Off-Road Skills course, MCN took the time to chat with course instructors, and Team Dome GB Paris-Dakar racers Si Pavey and Nick Plumb. MCN: Where do you get the Dakar...

Give us a pout

15 September 2004

When we asked someone to pout for the camera, we meant the brolly girl, not Marco Melandri. Have Your Say, here.

Kiyonari on BSB pole

15 September 2004

Ryuich Kiyonari has taken pole position for the final round of the British Superbike championship at Donington Park. The HM Plant Honda rider beat Sean Emmett’s Ducati to the top spot by almost a...

Oulton holds title key

08 September 2004

Michael Rutter goes into this weekend’s Oulton Park British Superbikes round under pressure to deliver a huge points haul if he is to take his title challenge to the wire. With only one round to go...

Sky signs up Moto1

08 September 2004

The Moto 1 race at Donington Park on October 30-31 will be broadcast on Sky Sports. You’ll be able to see highlights of the multi-discipline two-day event on November 17 and 18. The one hour show will...

Brolly babe olympics?

08 September 2004

The brolly girls were lined up for the pole vault at the start of the brolly girl olympics… Have Your Say, here.

Reynolds closes on title

08 September 2004

John Reynolds has almost secured the 2004 British Superbike title after a double win at Oulton Park on Sunday (Sep 12). Closest rival Michael Rutter scored two second places and Yukio Kagayama was...

Raising an eyebrow...

08 September 2004

There were more than a few eyebrows raised at this young lady. Have Your Say, here.

Very upfront!

08 September 2004

Now here’s a young lady who is very upfront about the big things in front of her… Have Your Say, here.

Well camouflaged

08 September 2004

It’s time for a game of spot the brolly girl… Have Your Say, here.

Getting to know you

08 September 2004

The brolly girls favoured a close working relationship. Have Your Say, here.

Rutter on Oulton pole

08 September 2004

Honda rider MIchael Rutter is on pole for Sunday’s Oulton Park British Superbike round – and the wet-weather expert may prove hard to overtake – there’s a forecast for rain at Oulton on Sunday. ...

Material girl

08 September 2004

Wool and denim in the same jacket? No wonder the brolly girls are always ahead of the rest of us with fashion. Have Your Say, here.

Bug-eyed?

08 September 2004

Obviously a fan of U2, with the glasses that make her half brolly girl, half fly. Have Your Say, here.

Oulton Park BSB results

08 September 2004

Oulton Park BSB results. Race One: 1) Reynolds. 2) Rutter. 3) Kagayama. 4) Emmett. 5) Plater. 6) Richards. 7) Thomas. 8) Smart. 9) Hill. 10) Brown. 11) Mason. 12) Kiyonari. 13) McGuinness. 14) Haydon.

World trials title results

01 September 2004

Takahisa Fujinami is the new world trials champion. Here are the final standings for the 2004 outdoor season: World Championship 1. Takahisa Fujinami (282) 2. Dougie Lampkin (266) 3. Adam Raga (254) 4. Albert Cabestany (195) 5. Marc Freixa (174) World Junior Cup 1. Jose Juan (217) 2. Isaac Pons (210) 3. Mika Vestirinen (204) 4. Diego Garrido (154) 5. Laia Sanz (133)

The future's bright

01 September 2004

It would appear the future is birght, and apparently orange. Have Your Say, here.

Lampkin loses crown

01 September 2004

Takahisa Fujinami is the new world trials champion – after finishing second in the last five title fights. But that means it is the end of seven straight world championship wins for Britain’s Dougie...

Assen WSB results

01 September 2004

Here are the results from the Assen WSB round of September 5, 2004. WSB Race One: 1) Toseland. 2) Chili. 3) Laconi. 4) Haga. 5) Vermeulen. 6) Haslam. 7) Martin. 8) McCoy. 9) Borciani. 10) Corser. 11)...

Going gothic?

01 September 2004

Apparently gothic-looking brolly babes are the in-thing this season. Next year it will be punks with mohicans.

Fabrizio replaces Byrne

01 September 2004

Michel Fabrizio will replace Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne on the Aprilia RS Cube this weekend at the Portuguese GP. Englishman Byrne is currently recovering from a dislocated wrist and is hopeful to return...

Appearance is important

01 September 2004

It’s good to see the British WCM team encouraging their brolly girls to wear smart shirts. Although we do worry about the lack of a tie or cufflinks… Have Your Say, here

Centre of attention

01 September 2004

I wonder what made the photographer focus on her and not the rider? Must be her smile… Have Your Say about the Babe of the Day, here.

Someone to hold

01 September 2004

Everybody needs somebody to hold onto occasionally. Have Your Say about the Babe of the Day, here.

Assen practice times

01 September 2004

Assen hosts the next WSB round on Sunday with James Toseland eight points off the title lead. First practice was on Friday morning. Here are the times: WSB: 1) Vermuelen 2:05.644. 2) Laconi 2:05.675.

Clucas dies after Junior

01 September 2004

Manx Grand Prix competitor Tommy Clucas has died from injuries sustained in Wednesday’s Junior race. The Manx Motor Cycle Club made the announcement on Thursday, September 2. Clucas broke the...

MCN go endurance racing

01 September 2004

This Sunday (September 5) MCN Editor Marc Potter, Chief Road Tester Trevor Franklin and Road Tester Michael Neeves will be contesting the KRC UK Endurance Championship at Donington Park. Team MCN and...

Toseland back in front

01 September 2004

James Toseland has moved to first place in the hunt for the WSB title after winning race one and coming second in race two at Assen on Sunday (Sep 5). The young Brit is now a slender three points...

Manx GP Friday winners

01 September 2004

Honda rider Steve Kuenne from Crewe won the Lightweight Manx Grand Prix by 13.8 seconds on Friday (September 3), with Keith Taylor from Crook (Yamaha) winning the Ultra-Lightweight race by 32.1 seconds. Kuenne had built up a 20-second lead – before his fuel stop. He almost overshot the stop-box and had to brake so hard he almost sent himself over his handlebars. There was a further delay when his...

Manx Junior results

01 September 2004

Dean Silvester (CSC Yamaha) from Stanstead won the four-lap Tower Insurance Junior Manx Grand Prix on Wednesday (September 1). He found himself in a winning position after leader Tom Clucas crashed at Ballaugh on the last lap. Clucas had broken the MGP 120mph lap barrier from a standing start. He was fatally injuried in the accident. See link, right. Silvester won by 13.6 seconds from Davy...