2008

Year: 2008

Month: ALL

Maxtra 125 team begins rider search

03 September 2008 by Matthew Birt

The new Maxtra 125 GP team, spearheaded by British racing legend John Surtees, kicked off its recruitment drive in Misano last weekend. Get the latest MotoGP news Team boss and former factory Suzuki...

Irish on tour in Rossi's home town

02 September 2008 by Aidan Carolan

The Monti lads on tour at Misano and outside Rossi`s fan club, in his home village of Tavillia.

Stoner throws it away again!

02 September 2008 by mervyn purchase

I thought you may be interested in this picture that I took while at the Misano World Circuit on sunday.

Win VIP tickets for Donington Park WSB

02 September 2008 by Liam Marsden

The World Superbike Championship is coming to Donington Park this weekend (Spetember 6-7) – and MCN is giving you the chance to win a pair of VIP tickets to the big event. We’ve teamed up with...

Dani Pedrosa makes impressive Bridgestone debut

02 September 2008 by Matthew Birt

Dani Pedrosa made an impressive debut on Bridgestone tyres in Misano yesterday, slashing nearly a second off his best race lap as rode Honda’s pneumatic valve motor too. Get all the latest MotoGP...

John Hopkins gets much-needed boost

02 September 2008 by Matthew Birt

After a difficult race weekend in Misano, John Hopkins got a much-needed boost in testing yesterday as he made progress with the Bridgestone front tyre used by Casey Stoner and Valentino Rossi to win...

Small rossi fan

01 September 2008 by wheaver

This is my son Troy Wheaver, not yet two years old and already a fully pledged Rossi fan!

Tom Bridewell gets second Centurion Racing Supersport ride

01 September 2008 by Rob Hull

Tom Bridewell’s impressive tenth position finish at Cadwell Park has done enough to secure him the ride once again at Brands Hatch on October 12. Get the latest BSB news The Honda team has had an...

Co-ordit Racing pull out of British Superbikes

01 September 2008 by Rob Hull

Co-ordit Yamaha has been forced to withdraw from the three remaining British Superbike race weekends due to a lack of funds. Get all the latest BSB news The Leicester-based team, who has run Dean...

Silkolene Short Track UK round four: Adie Collins takes round win

01 September 2008 by Derek Barclay

It was a Collins family affair at Round Four of this year’s Silkolene Short Track UK championship at Buxton Speedway on Saturday (August 23). Winner on the day and claiming his first Round win since...

Racing results round-up: August 30 - 31

01 September 2008 by MCN Sports Desk

Each week we will have a full list of the racing results from the previous weekend. Click on the name of the championship you wish to see the results of. MOTO GP, MISANO, SAN MARINO, SUNDAY AMA...

Bridgestone warning for Dani Pedrosa

01 September 2008 by Matthew Birt

Bridgestone boss Hiroshi Yamada has cast doubt on Dani Pedrosa’s chances of making an immediate impact on the Japanese factory’s tyres following his shock switch from Michelin yesterday. Get all the...

Misano MotoGP Reaction: Repsol deny damaging MotoGP image with tyre switch

01 September 2008 by Matthew Birt

Repsol management has denied tarnishing the image of MotoGP by forcing Honda to push through a shock tyre switch for factory rider Dani Pedrosa. The Spanish fuel giant claims to have been the prime...

Misano MotoGP Reaction: Honda hopeful on Nicky Hayden fitness

01 September 2008 by Matthew Birt

Honda bosses have said they are confident Nicky Hayden will be fit to ride in his home race in Indianapolis after he was forced to miss yesterday’s Misano GP through injury. The worsening pain of the...

Dani Pedrosa testing with Bridgestone

01 September 2008 by Matthew Birt

These are the first pictures of Dani Pedrosa testing Bridgestone tyres at the Misano circuit today. Get all the latest MotoGP news The Spaniard is evaluating the tyres ahead of his Bridgestone race...

Misano MotoGP Reaction: Colin Edwards upset with Michelin again

01 September 2008 by Matthew Birt

American Colin Edwards blamed Michelin again for his disappointing performance in yesterday’s Misano GP. The Tech 3 Yamaha rider could only finish tenth as his challenge for fourth place in the world...

Misano MotoGP Reaction: Tech 3 back James Toseland for podium

01 September 2008 by Matthew Birt

Tech 3 Yamaha boss Herve Poncharal believes British rider James Toseland is capable of recording his first MotoGP podium before the end of his rookie campaign. Toseland roared back to form after a...

Meet the Haslams

01 September 2008 by Sean Dryell

My Son Joe meeting Leon Haslam at Castle Combe race circuit on the 17th August. Ron was also in attendance and both father and son rode the circuit.

Wet wet rocket Ron

31 August 2008 by jason handy

I was in skegness on Thursday evening queuing up to go on the log flute… then I saw Ron Haslam and his wife on the log flute in front of me! I had a good time at cadwell park, took lots of photos and...

Misano MotoGP Reaction: Alvaro Bautista shuns MotoGP

31 August 2008 by Matthew Birt

Alvaro Bautista has confirmed he won’t be switching to the MotoGP class in 2009. The Misano 250GP winner has agreed to stay on a factory Aprilia in the 250 series next season, despite being linked...

Misano MotoGP Reaction: Toni Elias spares Ducati’s blushes

31 August 2008 by Matthew Birt

Toni Elias spared Ducati from a humbling home race in Misano today as he scored a second successive podium. With reigning world champion Casey Stoner crashing out of the lead on lap six, Elias was...

Misano MotoGP Reaction: Valentino Rossi savours 68th victory

31 August 2008 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi equalled Giacomo Agostini’s record of 68 premier class victories in Misano today, taking a huge step towards an eighth world title in the process. With Casey Stoner making another...

Misano MotoGP Reaction: Jorge Lorenzo back on podium

31 August 2008 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo scored his first podium finish since the French GP in Le Mans back in May today as he ended a miserable run of form with second in a baking hot Misano clash. Once he’d got the better of...

Misano MotoGP Reaction: Casey Stoner throws title away with crash

31 August 2008 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner left Valentino Rossi with one hand on the MotoGP world title after he crashed out of the lead for the second successive race in Misano today. The Aussie is now 75-points adrift of the...

Misano MotoGP Reaction: Nicky Hayden talks race absence

31 August 2008 by Matthew Birt

Nicky Hayden has explained his absence from today’s Misano GP, while also admitting he was never approached by Honda about a possible switch to Bridgestone tyres. The American sat out the 28-lap clash...

Misano MotoGP Reaction: James Toseland delighted with top six return

31 August 2008 by Matthew Birt

British rider James Toseland was delighted with his Misano performance as he returned to the top six for the first time since early June. Toseland has endured a nightmare recent run and dropped out of...

Misano MotoGP Reaction: Michelin confirms Dani Pedrosa split

31 August 2008 by Matthew Birt

Michelin has confirmed that Dani Pedrosa will no longer use its tyres in 2008, with the Spaniard making a shock switch to rivals Bridgestone from the Indianapolis GP. As was reported by MCN this...

Misano MotoGP: Rossi takes home victory and equals Agostini's record

31 August 2008 by James Keen

After Casey Stoner crashed out early, Fiat Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi claimed victory today at his home track in front of his many fans, bringing him equal with legendary racer Giacomo Agostini’s 68...

Misano MotoGP: Bautista takes the win in a heated 250 clash

31 August 2008 by James Keen

Mapfre Aspar Team rider Alvaro Bautista took his third win of the season at a dramatic 250 race today at Misano. Lining up on the grid today Spaniard Hector Barbera was in pole position after winning...

Misano MotoGP: Bradley Smith 2nd on the podium in the 125 GP

31 August 2008 by James Keen

British rider Bradley Smith rode hard today, leading the race briefly, to take second place in today’s Misano 125 GP. Bancaja Aspar rider Gabor Talmasci rounded off a very successful...

Misano MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa to switch to Bridgestone

31 August 2008 by Matthew Birt

Dani Pedrosa will make a sensational switch to Bridgestone tyres from the Indianapolis GP onwards. And the Spaniard, who has been the biggest critic of Michelin’s in recent weeks, could even test...

Misano MotoGP: Nicky Hayden in doubt for race

31 August 2008 by Matthew Birt

Nicky Hayden’s participation in this afternoon’s Misano GP is in doubt because of the cracked heel he suffered over a month ago. The American didn’t take part in this morning’s warm-up session as the...

David Johnson's Jonesy Tribute

31 August 2008 by Lee Hellings

Team Maxxis rider David Johnson’s tribute to Craig Jones (Look closely on the fairing to the right of the screen). Taken at Cadwell park, August Bank Holiday weekend.

Misano MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo rediscovers confidence and form

30 August 2008 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo claimed his first front row start in ten races as he stormed to third in this afternoon’s qualifying session. The Spaniard hasn’t been on the front row since scoring the last of his...

Misano MotoGP: Valentino Rossi worried by race pace

30 August 2008 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi reckons he will have to improve his pace to pose a threat to title rival Casey Stoner in tomorrow’s Misano GP. The 29-year-old will start his home race from second on the grid as he...

Misano MotoGP: Casey Stoner in seventh heaven

30 August 2008 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner proved that a recurrence of an old wrist injury has done little to knock him out of his stride as he claimed a seventh successive pole positon in Misano today. The Aussie dominated...