September

Year: 2007

Month: September

Racing back in time

07 September 2007 by TIMBO

More memories of heroes.

World Superbikes: Regis Laconi confirmed at Kawasaki for 2008

07 September 2007 by Michael Guy

Frenchman Regis Laconi has signed to ride for the Italian PSG-1 squad for 2008 and will have a new Team Manager in the guise of racing legend Virginio Ferrari. Regis Laconi will enter his third...

Video: Lausitzring World Superbikes: pre-event press conference

07 September 2007 by Michael Guy

Check out the video below as MCN’s World Superbikes reporter grabbed a piece of the action at the pre-event press conference ahead of this weekend’s round at the Lausitzring in Germany. Here you can see Xerox Ducati’s Troy Bayliss, Yamaha’s Noriyuki Haga, Hannspree Ten Kate Honda’sJames Toseland and Alstare Suzuki’s Max Biaggi as they talk abuot the weekend ahead.

Message for Rossi

07 September 2007 by Anthony

Hey Rossi, until now I have admired and enjoyed your riding success in MotoGP, but now you are just a dead set w*nker. Stop f*ckin’ crapping on about tyres and bullshit excuses and get out on the track and ride ya bike hard. Too bad if you keep getting whipped by Stoner, he has got it, you have lost it!

Mamola with hair!

06 September 2007 by crabfat7

This is a rare sight, Randy Mamola with hair, and it’s real, too! I met him in 1981 at Oulton Park and had to have my photo taken with him. This was the Transatlantic Trophy meeting. I’ve still got my...

Hayley with JT

06 September 2007 by BLADDERBOY

Hayley Vallis with James Toseland, at Cadwell Park BSB.

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

06 September 2007 by Andy Downes

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

06 September 2007 by Andy Downes

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

06 September 2007 by Matthew Birt

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

05 September 2007 by ferg

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

Me and Aoyama

05 September 2007 by karl thomas

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

05 September 2007 by Matthew Birt

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

05 September 2007 by Matthew Birt

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

05 September 2007 by Michael Guy

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

04 September 2007 by Matthew Birt

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

04 September 2007 by Michael Guy

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

04 September 2007 by Michael Guy

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

03 September 2007 by Sarah Carnell

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

03 September 2007 by Matthew Birt

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

03 September 2007 by TIMBO

Racers will always be racers!

Neil Hodgson signs for Honda in AMA

03 September 2007 by Michael Guy

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

03 September 2007 by Matthew Birt

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

03 September 2007 by Matthew Birt

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

03 September 2007 by Julie Bathie

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

02 September 2007 by Matthew Birt

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

02 September 2007 by Matthew Birt

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

02 September 2007 by Matthew Birt

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

02 September 2007 by Matthew Birt

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

02 September 2007 by MCN Sports Desk

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

02 September 2007 by MCN Sports Desk

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

02 September 2007 by MCN Sports Desk

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!

01 September 2007 by Dave Kidd

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

Risky business

01 September 2007 by Will

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

01 September 2007 by Matthew Birt

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

01 September 2007 by Matthew Birt

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

01 September 2007 by Matthew Birt

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...