2008

Year: 2008

Month: ALL

Where have all the chickens gone Rossi?

15 October 2008 by steve lynn

I see rossi is back on form again but dont you think he’s lost that sparkle he had, i used to love to see what he was going to get up to after each race win and if it wasnt a chicken on the back of his bike it was something just as entertaining. Iit was that sort of thing that made him different to everyone else and at the same time made moto gp so much fun to watch. So why has he become so...

Casey Stoner aware of wrist surgery risks

15 October 2008 by Matthew Birt

Former world champion Casey Stoner has conceded the imminent surgery on his troublesome left wrist carries an element of risk for his career. Get all the latest MotoGP news The Aussie needs a bone...

Wayne Gardner tips Casey Stoner to bounce back in 2009

15 October 2008 by Matthew Birt

Former world 500cc champion Wayne Gardner believes Casey Stoner has what it takes to bounce back from his convincing defeat to Valentino Rossi next season. Get all the latest MotoGP news Gardner,...

Nicky Hayden desperate to give Michelin successful farewell

15 October 2008 by Matthew Birt

Nicky Hayden is hoping he can help Michelin bow out of the MotoGP world championship on a high with just two races of the campaign remaining. Michelin will quit MotoGP after the Malaysia and Valencia...

James Toseland determined to finish 2008 strongly

15 October 2008 by Matthew Birt

James Toseland is confident he can finish his rookie MotoGP campaign in positive fashion as the British rider prepares to return to the circuit where his premier class career began almost a year...

British Supersport: Billy McConnell signs for Raceways Yamaha

15 October 2008 by Rob Hull

Billy McConnell will make a step down back into the British Supersport Championship in 2009 with Raceways Yamaha after a season in BSB with MSS Discovery Kawasaki. The Aussie finished the season in...

British Superbikes: James Ellison signs for GSE Racing

15 October 2008 by Rob Hull

James Ellison has landed what he called his ‘dream move’ to the four-time British Superbike Championship winning team, GSE Racing. The former MotoGP and AMA Superbike ace penned a deal with the...

Guy Martin looks like Wolverine

14 October 2008 by Kim Fisher

I got to meet with Guy Martin another rider who you dont seem to see much of around the pits. He also reminds me of Wolverine from the X-Men, no offence Guy! a lovely man.

Finding James Ellison

14 October 2008 by Kim Fisher

Myself and James Ellison.. a hard man to find, but I found him in the end, it may of taken me a whole weekend but got him in the end!

Pics from the BSB finale

14 October 2008 by Kevin Langridge

Shots from the the BSB finale at Brands Hatch.

UFO's trying to keep up with Rossi

14 October 2008 by chris roberts

Having watched the last round at phillip island for the third time… sad I know, but I just love watching Rossi carving his way through the field again, but i noticed in the opening 1st lap I saw in the sky a UFO- NO JOKE! Check it out… it’s 1min 10seconds into the 1st lap, it moves in from the right from behined eurosport symbol to the left at high speed… go check it out, try 2 view it on HD if...

Brands Hatch BSB

14 October 2008 by assenaid

Here are a few pictures from the British Superbikes at Brands Hatch. My son Kelland was invited to have his picture taken on Peter Hasler’s KTM Superduke with the AOR brolly babes. Kelland and his...

JT's #1 fan

14 October 2008 by Sean Lane

Thanks to JT & Roger Burnett for spooling my daughter Shannon at this weekends BSB round at Brands. Roger spotted her in the queue & took her to the front for a chat with JT who immediately obliged &...

Rizla part company with BSB Crescent Suzuki Team

14 October 2008 by matto3227

The Crescent Suzuki British Superbike team has announced that next season they will not be carrying the familiar Rizla livery. The team released the following statement: Rizla has decided to exit the...

Brands Hatch: Man seen holding up bike singlehandedly!

14 October 2008 by 1000TT

This is a photo I took at Brands on Sunday. A fantastic display of strength. Firstly a bike jumps off a ramp 40 feet into the air and this bloke catches it by the front wheel with one hand. Amazing!

Rizla officially out of BSB

14 October 2008 by Rob Hull

Crescent Suzuki has released a statement this morning confirming the departure of title sponsor Rizla. Rizla has become an iconic part of BSB, sponsoring the factory team for the last seven years. But...

Sykes at Brands

14 October 2008 by Trevor Webb

Tom Sykes is a top bloke, signed my jacket, had pic with my kids, then in last race of season breaks down and get best seat in the place!!

Cal Crutchlow - top bloke!

13 October 2008 by Rob Reynolds

On the TV you see Cal Crutchlow as a pretty sound, down-to-earth guy. But after being in his presence for the past 3 days I can safely say he is the single funniest guy out there.

Good day at the BSB

13 October 2008 by nitro dan

I took my kids to the final round of the british superbikes at the weekend. A good day had by all. My only disappointment was no extra lap at the end of final race as mentioned. I’d just like to say- loyal fans are all around the track, not just at the grandstand.

Fed up with MSV

13 October 2008 by Anonymous

Is it just me who is fed up with MSVR appearing to not give a damn about us after they have taken our money? I refer, of course, to yesterday’s debacle at Brands commonly referred to as “leaving the car park”. Traffic control? Nope. Help for us punters? Nope. I couldn’t take the bike and so chose to go by car. Over an hour to get out of the car park? And, MSVR, please don’t blame the local...

Jimmy Hill's Brands Hatch off

13 October 2008 by Bri55hornet

I was at Brands Hatch for BSB at the weekend. I was teaching my son to use the camara and he managed to get Jimmy Hill mid-crash. I thought Jimmy Hill was very plucky and I will be watching him next...

Jorge Lorenzo looking for more from Michelin

13 October 2008 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo reckons his hopes of a successful finish to his rookie MotoGP campaign depends largely on the performance of Michelin’s tyres. The Fiat Yamaha rider has had to settle for successive...

Nicky Hayden looking for strong Honda finish

13 October 2008 by Matthew Birt

Nicky Hayden believes he can bring down the curtain on his long Honda career in successful style as he looks to continue his recent revival in the MotoGP world championship. Hayden has been on the...

Dani Pedrosa looking to bounce back in Sepang

13 October 2008 by Matthew Birt

Factory Honda rider Dani Pedrosa is hoping to put a miserable Australian GP behind him with a return to form in Sunday’s Sepang clash. Get all the latest MotoGP news The Spaniard crashed out of...

Casey Stoner eyes more Sepang success

13 October 2008 by Matthew Birt

Former world champion Casey Stoner has backed himself to continue his impressive form at the Sepang circuit ahead of this weekend’s Malaysian GP. The Aussie, who his home race at Phillip Island...

An evening with Airwaves Ducati

13 October 2008 by kim fisher

Leanne Fisher & Jon Beadle enjoying an evening with Shane Byrne and Leon Camier.

Valentino Rossi targets double win to end 2008

13 October 2008 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi has targeted victory in the final two races of the season to end his stunning 2008 campaign in positive fashion. Get all the latest Moto GP news Victory in Sepang this weekend...

Hottrax Motorsport Racing: 12th Oct 2008

13 October 2008 by Anonymous

Hot summer weather and clear blue skies provided the perfect backdrop for the final round of the 2008 Hottrax Motorsport Racing Club Endurance Championship with both classes starting at a shade before...

Racing results round-up: October 11-12

13 October 2008 by MCN Sports Desk

BRITISH SUPERBIKES, BRANDS HATCH, KENT, SUNDAY EAST FORTUNE, MID LOTHIAN, SATURDAY-SUNDAY ROAD RACING BRITISH SUPERBIKES, BRANDS HATCH, KENT, SUNDAY First race: 1 Shane Byrne, GB (Ducati) 2 Cal...

Brands Hatch British Superbikes: SMT Honda reaction to 12th and 15th place finishes

13 October 2008 by Phil Dean

SMT Honda owner Robin Croft was over the moon with Jason O’Halloran’s performance during the Brands Hatch British Superbike races at the weekend. After a difficult qualifying session on Saturday,...

Brands Hatch British Superbikes: Mechanical failure means Tom Sykes finishes fourth

13 October 2008 by Phil Dean

After a sixth place finish in race one, Rizla Suzuki rider Tom Sykes was dealt a massive blow when hi GSX-R1000 came to a stop in race two, meaning he finishes the championship in fourth place behind...

Brands Hatch British Superbikes: Jon Kirkham and Rob McElnea comment on surreal weekend

12 October 2008 by Phil Dean

Looking back over a hectic weekend, Karl Harris’ replacement Jon Kirkham, finished ninth and 10th in his first races on the Rob Mac Racing Yamaha R1. Reviewing his British Superbike race performances,...

Brands Hatch British Superbikes: Podiums all round for HM Plant Honda

12 October 2008 by Phil Dean

Reflecting on their final weekend for the team, HM Plant Honda riders Leon Haslam and Cal Crutchlow were satisfied with their efforts. A fourth in race one followed by a desperately unlucky second in...

Brands Hatch British Superbikes: James Ellison and Hydrex Honda part company

12 October 2008 by Rob Hull

After a successful season on the Hydrex Bike Animal Honda, James Ellison is moving elsewhere for his 2009 racing season. In a statement released by the team, Ellison was quoted as saying: “It’s...

Brands Hatch British Superbikes: Shane Byrne does the double

12 October 2008 by Phil Dean

Airwaves Ducati’s Shane Byrne completed the double in his final British Superbike weekend today. Taking the lead from Leon Haslam at McLaren on the final lap, Shakey forced his way past, leaving...

Brands Hatch British Superbikes: Shane Byrne romps to win in race one

12 October 2008 by Phil Dean

Shane Byrne took the win in race one at Brands Hatch British Superbikes today. Starting from pole, Byrne was beaten by HM Plant’s Cal Crutchlow into turn one, and Crutchlow lead until lap two. ...