July

Year: 2007

Month: July

2008 provisional MotoGP calendar announced

21 July 2007 by Matthew Birt

The provisional calendar for the 2008 MotoGP world championship has been released today in Laguna Seca. As was widely anticipated, the series remains an 18-round championship, with Indianapolis...

US MotoGP: Hodgson picks up the pace at Laguna Seca

21 July 2007 by Matthew Birt

Neil Hodgson posted the seventh best time in the second practice session for the American superbike clash in Laguna Seca this morning. The British rider, preparing for his first race since last...

Brno World Superbikes: Haga takes pole with incredible sub two minute lap

21 July 2007 by Michael Guy

Noriyuki Haga expressed his surprise at his Superpole time where he became the first man ever to lap under two minutes around the Brno track on a Superbike. Having qualified fastest the Yamaha man...

Robert and Johnny Rea

21 July 2007 by ian

Robert Francom with Johnny Rea at Oulton Park… It made his day and mine when invited to meet both HM Plant riders in their hospitality tent! Robert is hoping to follow in Johnny’s footsteps and will...

Mallory British Superbikes: Hill tops depleted final practice

21 July 2007 by Gary Pinchin

Tommy Hill topped the timesheets in a depleted field of 15 riders for Saturday afternoon’s free practice at Mallory Park in preparation for Sunday’s ninth round of the Bennetts BSB series. Hill,...

Brno World Superbikes: Sofuoglu dominates Supersport

21 July 2007 by Michael Guy

Kenan Sofuoglu showed his World Supersport rivals the way to go in final qualifying when the 22 year old Turk took pole position by a significant 0.567 seconds. Sofuoglu has been fastest in every...

Mallory British Superbikes: One practice per class if rain holds

21 July 2007 by Gary Pinchin

Rain continues to fall at Mallory Park but, subject to the weather conditions, there will be one free practice per class this afternoon. Most of the flooded run-off areas have been pumped out to allow...

Brno World Superbikes: Haga tops final qualifying

21 July 2007 by Michael Guy

Noriyuki Haga maintained control of the Brno World Superbike round by topping the time sheets in second qualifying this morning. Haga set provisional pole on only his second flying lap of the session...

Ten Kate to test electronic shock

21 July 2007 by Michael Guy

World Supersport series leader Kenan Sofuoglu will test the WP electronically controlled rear shock on his Hannspree Ten Kate Honda today. The rear shock incorporates it’s own Electronically...

Mallory Park British Superbikes: practice delayed after continued rain

21 July 2007 by Gary Pinchin

There’s currently still no track action at Mallory Park due to the continued bad weather. It is still raining although nowhere near as heavy as it was yesterday but the problem is that the grass...

Ollie No.46

21 July 2007 by NORELANDS

Tragic news. A more likeable lad you couldn’t meet. Ollie’s enthusiam and friendliness will be sorely missed by all. From all in Kilkenny, Ireland.

US MotoGP: Chaz Davies talks dream Ducati debut

21 July 2007 by Matthew Birt

British rider Chaz Davies starred in one of the most unlikely MotoGP stories on the opening day of the American GP in Laguna Seca. Drafted in at the 11th hour to ride the D’Antin Ducati GP7, it was...

US MotoGP: Stoner stays in charge at Laguna Seca

21 July 2007 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner ended the first day of action at a sun-drenched Laguna Seca circuit with the fastest time in both free practice sessions. The MotoGP world championship leader clocked a 1.22.997 lap this...

US MotoGP: Rossi worried by red flag delay for injured Hofmann

20 July 2007 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi has confirmed he will speak to MotoGP bosses at the regular Safety Commission meeting tonight to discuss a delay in transferring injured Alex Hofmann to the Laguna Seca medical...

US MotoGP: Chaz Davies to replace Alex Hofmann

20 July 2007 by Matthew Birt

British rider Chaz Davies will replace injured German Alex Hofmann in this weekend’s American GP in Laguna Seca. Hofmann was injured in this morning’s free practice session when he broke his left hand...

US MotoGP: Hodgson eighth on Laguna Seca return

20 July 2007 by Matthew Birt

Neil Hodgson’s return to competitive race action for the first time since last October saw the British rider finish eighth quickest in the opening AMA superbike practice in Laguna Seca. The former...

US MotoGP: Stoner sets early Laguna Seca pace

20 July 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP world championship leader Casey Stoner made the perfect start to the American GP in Laguna Seca this morning by clocking the fastest time in opening free practice. The Australian beat Marco...

US MotoGP: Alex Hofmann out of Laguna Seca MotoGP after practice crash

20 July 2007 by Matthew Birt

Alex Hofmann has been ruled out of Sunday’s American MotoGP race in Laguna Seca after suffering a serious left hand injury in this morning’s free practice session. Just ten minutes of the opening...

Sad news

20 July 2007 by dansaman

I couldn’t believe my ears when I heard the sad news on the way home. What a tragic loss to the motorcycle community. Having met Ollie a few times at the Superbike meets, he was a very likeable person, full of energy, and a genuine guy. I looked forward to reading his articles in the motorbike magazines, as they always had me in fits of laughter. He will be sorely missed. My sincerest condolences...

US MotoGP: Davies 12th in opening AMA Supersport session

20 July 2007 by Matthew Birt

British rider Chaz Davies kicked off this weekend’s American GP by setting the 12th fastest time in the opening AMA Supersport championship practice session in Laguna Seca. The Yamaha rider clocked a...

Deepest sympathies

20 July 2007 by A.BEB

My deepest sympathies to all concerned.

Donington Park's motocross track takes shape

20 July 2007 by Gary Pinchin

Thousands of tons of soil are being transported into Donington Park circuit’s infield to create the course for the British Motocross Grand Prix. The event will take place on Saturday, August 25 and...

Mallory Park British Superbikes: fatal accident

20 July 2007 by Gary Pinchin

A statement has been issued by British Superbikes Race Director Stuart Higgs and Medical Director Toby Branfoot following the serious crash at Mallory Park earlier today. “During the Bennetts British...

Yamaha's Noriyuki Haga and Troy Corser first and second in Brno

20 July 2007 by Michael Guy

Yamaha men Noriyuki Haga and Troy Corser set the pace in the first qualifying session at Brno today. Noriyuki Haga who won at the Czech track from 16th on the grid in 2005 set a best lap of 2m01.603s.

Mallory Park British Superbikes: Torrential rain and accident stops practice

20 July 2007 by Sarah Carnell

All activity has been suspended at the British Superbike round at Mallory Park due to torrential rain and a serious accident. The British Supersport riders managed to get their session in under heavy...

Brno World Superbikes: Kenan Sofuoglu goes provisional pole for World Supersport

20 July 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Hannspree Ten Kate Honda’s Kenan Sofuoglu has recorded provisional pole position for Sunday’s World Supersport after going quickest in the first qualifying session at Brno. The Turkish rider...

Brno World Superbikes: Kenan Sofuoglu goes fastest in first World Supersport practice

20 July 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Hannspree Ten Kate Honda’s Kenan Sofuoglu was the fastest rider this morning in the first World Supersport free practice. The Turkish rider recorded a best time of 2:05.564 at Brno this morning,...

Brno World Superbikes: Max Biaggi goes fastest in free practice one

20 July 2007 by Michael Guy

Max Biaggi surprised everyone to go fastest in the first free practice session in Brno onboard his Alstare Suzuki. Biaggi is traditionally a slow starter and rarely shows his real pace until race day...

US MotoGP: Hayden plays down Laguna Seca hat-trick hopes

19 July 2007 by Matthew Birt

Reigning MotoGP world champion Nicky Hayden has played down his hopes of maintaining his 100 per cent winning record in Sunday’s American MotoGP clash in Laguna Seca. Hayden has been triumphant on...

Stoner ready for Laguna Seca challenge

19 July 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP world championship leader Casey Stoner believes he will be capable of mounting a victory challenge in this weekend’s Laguna Seca clash. Looking to bounce back from his disappointing fifth place...

Repsol to stay with Honda MotoGP squad

19 July 2007 by Matthew Birt

Repsol has agreed a new two-year extension to stay as title sponsor of Honda’s official factory team. MCN understands the new deal was clinched after Spaniard Dani Pedrosa’s first win in 12 months at...

Bayliss backs Kagayama at Brno

19 July 2007 by Michael Guy

Reigning World champion Troy Bayliss has backed last years double race winner Yukio Kagayama to win again at Brno as it will take valuable points away from his rivals. Bayliss currently lies in...

Colin Edwards sees life after Fiat Yamaha

19 July 2007 by Matthew Birt

Colin Edwards is believed to have been told his stint as Valentino Rossi’s team-mate is over at the end of this season, but still has the chance of a works Yamaha ride with the Tech 3 team for 2008.

Team Roberts’ MV link

19 July 2007 by Matthew Birt

Kenny Roberts’ British-based squad has held tentative discussions with MV Agusta about a future racing collaboration in either World Superbikes or MotoGP. Further talks about a possible tie-up will be...

Anthony West World Supersport replacement revealed

19 July 2007 by Michael Guy

Jason O’Halloren will partner fellow Aussie Broc Parkes in the factory Yamaha World Supersport team at Brno this weekend. O’Halloren replaces Anthony West who recently quit the team after switching to...

Steve Martin’s British Yamaha connection

19 July 2007 by Michael Guy

After testing the British Superbikes Virgin Yamaha R1 last week, Australian Steve Martin is still waiting to hear if he will join the British squad later in the year. Meanwhile the 37-year-old...