2007

AMA: Neil Hodgson breaks silence over U.S. deal

AMA: Neil Hodgson breaks silence over U.S. deal

Neil Hodgson has spoken for the first time about his deal to ride for Honda America in the AMA Superbike series for the next two years. The signing was made official yesterday at the Honda US dealer...

Video: European Drag Racing Championship preview at Santa Pod

Check out the video below as MCN takes a sneak preview of preparations for the final round of the European Drag Racing championship. Some of the most powerful and extreme bikes in the world will be heading to Santa Pod in Northamptonshire this weekend. The event runs over three days starting Friday, September 7, 2007 with the finals running on Sunday September 9 from 9.30am. Top fuel bikes with...

MotoGP: John Hopkins to complete night test in America

MotoGP: John Hopkins to complete night test in America

John Hopkins has confirmed he is to take part in a special test session under floodlights in America later this year as part of the assessment into plans to stage the 2008 Qatar MotoGP race at...

Ulster GP action

Ulster GP action

Three pictures from the Ulster GP. They tell the story themselves.

Me and Aoyama

Me and Aoyama

Just got back from Misano. A bit disappointed with Valentino not getting going but met Hiroshi Aoyama in our hotel the next day.

Rossi: Tax and his home town

The taxman is investigating a claimed £40 million in unpaid revenue, he’s being caned on the track by Casey Stoner and has virtually given up on the title. Matthew Birt went to his home town of Tavullia to find out what the locals make of the situation.

MotoGP: February test key for Qatar night race plan

MotoGP: February test key for Qatar night race plan

Next February’s MotoGP test in Qatar will be make or break on whether the Middle East venue will create motorcycling history by becoming the first to be run at night under floodlights. The...

World Superbikes: Decision time looms for Max Biaggi

World Superbikes: Decision time looms for Max Biaggi

Max Biaggi is refusing to comment on his 2008 racing plans despite being linked to rides in both MotoGP and World Superbike paddocks. Biaggi is understood to have contacted D’antin Ducati boss Luis...

MotoGP: Kawasaki focus on more horsepower for 2008

MotoGP: Kawasaki focus on more horsepower for 2008

Kawasaki’s Technical Director Ichiro Yoda said the key focus of winter development for the Japanese factory is going to be on reducing the horsepower gap to rivals Ducati. Preparing for the arrival of...

World Supersport: Fabien Foret ends Tommy Hill's hopes at Yamaha

World Supersport: Fabien Foret ends Tommy Hill's hopes at Yamaha

Fabien Foret has signed a deal with the Yamaha World Supersport team for 2008 ending Tommy Hill’s dream of joining fellow Brits Jonathan Rea and Craig Jones in the series. Tommy Hill was inline for...

World Superbikes: Rea quits UK for Ten Kate Honda

World Superbikes: Rea quits UK for Ten Kate Honda

Jonathan Rea will quit British Superbikes at the end of this season after signing a three-year deal with Hannspree Honda. Rea revealed to MCN that he has signed a deal with the Dutch Ten Kate team who...

MX1: Steve Ramon secures title at final round in Holland

MX1: Steve Ramon secures title at final round in Holland

Suzuki’s Steve Ramon wrapped up the MX1 championship at the last round in Lierop, Holland this weekend with a podium in both races in front of 36,000 people. Main title rival Yamaha’s Joshua Coppins...

MotoGP: Illness rules Chris Vermeulen out of Misano MotoGP test

MotoGP: Illness rules Chris Vermeulen out of Misano MotoGP test

Factory Suzuki rider Chris Vermeulen has taken only a minor part in today’s Misano MotoGP test session having been sidelined by illness. Less than 24 hours after his impressive second place finish...

Racing heroes

Racing heroes

Racers will always be racers!

Neil Hodgson signs for Honda in AMA

Neil Hodgson signs for Honda in AMA

Neil Hodgson has signed to ride for Honda America in AMA in 2008, ruling himself out of a return to World Superbike with Ten Kate Honda. Hodgson is believed to have signed a two year deal to race in...

MotoGP: Qatar night race plan angers Marco Melandri

MotoGP: Qatar night race plan angers Marco Melandri

Italian Marco Melandri has said it is ‘terrible’ MotoGP riders were not consulted before last weekend’s announcement the 2008 Qatar MotoGP will be run at night under floodlights. Dorna and Qatar...

MotoGP: 2008 MotoGP calendar revised

MotoGP: 2008 MotoGP calendar revised

The 2008 provisional MotoGP calendar has been revised with the dates of four races changed for next year’s 18-round world championship. The Estoril clash in Portugal has been moved forward a week and...

Ryan meets Shakey

Ryan meets Shakey

My nephew is a true Steady Eddie fan! We are BSB, WSB and MotoGP fans and we introduced Ryan my nephew, aged 5, to motorbike racing last week at Cadwell. We waited patiently outside Shakey’s motorhome...

Misano MotoGP Reaction: John Hopkins takes third behind Aussie duo in Misano

Misano MotoGP Reaction: John Hopkins takes third behind Aussie duo in Misano

John Hopkins scored his second successive podium in Misano this afternoon, but admitted he was powerless to fight with Suzuki team-mate Chris Vermeulen and dominant race winner Casey Stoner. Like in...

Misano MotoGP Reaction: Chris Vermeulen makes it an Aussie 1-2 in Misano

Misano MotoGP Reaction: Chris Vermeulen makes it an Aussie 1-2 in Misano

Chris Vermeulen made it a second Aussie 1-2 finish in the last three MotoGP races as he strengthened his bid to snatch third in the championship from Dani Pedrosa. Vermeulen’s fourth podium of the...

Misano MotoGP Reaction: Valentino Rossi vows to fight on after Misano disaster

Misano MotoGP Reaction: Valentino Rossi vows to fight on after Misano disaster

Valentino Rossi needs a miracle to win back the MotoGP world championship crown after he suffered a disastrous afternoon in front of his home crowd in Misano. The Italian, roared on by massive home...

Misano MotoGP Reaction: Casey Stoner closes in on MotoGP world title with Misano win

Misano MotoGP Reaction: Casey Stoner closes in on MotoGP world title with Misano win

Casey Stoner’s third successive victory put him on the brink of claiming a maiden MotoGP world championship crown in Misano this afternoon. The Australian’s eighth win in 2007 saw him extend his...

Misano MotoGP: Casey Stoner wins as Valentino Rossi retires

Misano MotoGP: Casey Stoner wins as Valentino Rossi retires

Casey Stoner has almost sealed the 2007 MotoGP world championship with a dominant display at Misano, leading from start to finish as his rivals failed to finish. The drama and excitement was confined...

Misano MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo wins 250cc GP

Misano MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo wins 250cc GP

Jorge Lorenzo has won the 250cc Grand Prix at Misano, taking his eighth race win of the year and extending his championship lead to 54 points. Hiroshi Aoyama took second, with Hector Barbera...

Misano MotoGP: Pasini wins Misano 125cc GP in dramatic finish

Misano MotoGP: Pasini wins Misano 125cc GP in dramatic finish

Mattia Pasini has taken victory at the Misano MotoGP round, as the penultimate lap saw huge drama as championship rivals and team-mates Gabor Talmacsi and Hector Faubel clashed in a three-rider...

Haslam and Rea on 125s!

Haslam and Rea on 125s!

Seen at Donington Park this Wednesday: Leon Haslam and Jonathan Rea just after they finished racing 125 Hondas!

Risky business

Risky business

Whilst watching the Junior at this years MGP at Hillberry on Wednesday afternoon, the geezer in blazer & light coloured trousers talked to a marshal, and was then allowed to lift the rope across the...

Misano MotoGP: Valentino Rossi to gamble with new Yamaha engine

Misano MotoGP: Valentino Rossi to gamble with new Yamaha engine

Valentino Rossi is planning to gamble on running Yamaha’s new pneumatic valve factory YZR-M1 engine in tomorrow’s Misano MotoGP, despite concerns over whether he’ll finish the 28-lap race. The Italian...

Misano MotoGP: Colin Edwards struggles with grip in Misano

Misano MotoGP: Colin Edwards struggles with grip in Misano

American Colin Edwards was disappointed to have only qualified in ninth place for tomorrow’s Misano MotoGP race after he struggled with rear grip on the left side of his Michelin tyre. The 33-year-old...

Misano MotoGP: Casey Stoner claims Misano MotoGP pole position

Misano MotoGP: Casey Stoner claims Misano MotoGP pole position

Casey Stoner produced a brilliant late surge to claim his fourth successive pole position as he edged out Valentino Rossi in Misano MotoGP qualifying this afternoon. In front of on-looking Ducati...

Misano MotoGP: Casey Stoner denies Valentino Rossi in Misano MotoGP practice

Misano MotoGP: Casey Stoner denies Valentino Rossi in Misano MotoGP practice

MotoGP world championship leader Casey Stoner denied Valentino Rossi the chance to thrill a passionate home crowd when he topped the timesheets in this morning’s extended free practice in...

Misano MotoGP: Marco Melandri escapes injury in massive Misano crash

Misano MotoGP: Marco Melandri escapes injury in massive Misano crash

Marco Melandri’s wretched run of luck has continued in Misano after he suffered a massive crash in this morning’s extended two-hour free practice session. The Gresini Honda rider crashed at the second...

Misano MotoGP: Misano staff work non-stop to ensure MotoGP goes on

Misano MotoGP: Misano staff work non-stop to ensure MotoGP goes on

Officials at the Misano circuit have 50 people working throughout the night to ensure the track is ready for action tomorrow morning after torrential rain ruined the first day. Misano officials...

Striking Misano MotoGP image

Striking Misano MotoGP image

Take a look at this striking image to see the weather being enjoyed by the MotoGP teams at Misano.

Misano MotoGP: Night race for Qatar MotoGP in 2008

Misano MotoGP: Night race for Qatar MotoGP in 2008

The 2008 Qatar MotoGP will create motorcycle racing history by becoming the first to be run under floodlights. Dorna chief Carmelo Ezpeleta confirmed in a press conference in Misano today (Friday)...

MotoGP: Qatar goes floodlit for 2008

MotoGP: Qatar goes floodlit for 2008

It’s been a year in the coming, but the 2008 Qatar MotoGP race has been confirmed as being run under floodlights in the series’ first ever night race. The venue will be festooned with spot and...