2008

Year: 2008

Month: ALL

World Superbikes Valencia test: Ruben Xaus blitzes lap record

14 March 2008 by Michael Guy

Spaniard Ruben Xaus made the most of his one and only day of testing by breaking the circuit best lap record held by Ducati’s Troy Bayliss to finish his test over one second faster than his closest...

World Supersport Valencia test: Graeme Gowland fastest before big crash

13 March 2008 by Michael Guy

Graeme Gowland ended the opening day of testing at Valencia in the medical centre after suffering a massive crash at the fast turn three onboard his Bejan Honda CBR600RR. Valencia test day one...

World Supersport Valencia test: Chris Walker on form

13 March 2008 by Michael Guy

Kawasaki’s Chris Walker secured the second fastest time in the opening day of the two day official World Supersport and Superbike test in Valencia today with a lap time 0.3 seconds off the lap record.

MotoGP: Danny Webb reflects on career best finish in Qatar

13 March 2008 by Matthew Birt

Just four days after celebrating his best ever world 125GP championship finish, British teenager Danny Webb has been looking back on his brilliant start to 2008. Webb finished sixth in the floodlit...

Alex Hofmann undergoes successful surgery

13 March 2008 by Matthew Birt

German Alex Hofmann has undergone successful surgery to remove a plate and 15 screws from the left hand he seriously injured eight months ago at the Laguna Seca MotoGP in America. Hofmann suffered...

MotoGP: Michelin - Racing technology key for road bike development

12 March 2008 by Matthew Birt

Michelin boss Jean-Philippe Weber believes the rapid development in MotoGP technology must not be stifled, with advances in electronics vital to improve production bikes on the road. Weber believes...

Video: James Toseland talks after his Qatar MotoGP debut

12 March 2008 by Angus Farquhar

James Toseland finished an incredible sixth in his first ever MotoGP race last weekend and now you can see how he felt after the race as he talks for the camera. Check out the video below to see the...

MotoGP: Night delight after Qatar’s historic race

12 March 2008 by Matthew Birt

One of the key figures behind the mammoth Qatar night race project has spoken of his relief and satisfaction after the historic first night race passed off without any problems or major complaints...

MotoGP: Estoril test return for 2008 Honda motor

12 March 2008 by Matthew Birt

Honda hopes the issues with its problematic pneumatic valve engine have been solved after confirming Nicky Hayden and Dani Pedrosa will test the V4 again after the Estoril MotoGP in Portugal next...

Stephanie sets New Records

11 March 2008 by Anonymous

Sixteen year old Stephanie Waddelow from Ely, Cambridge set new records at the British Motorcycle Racing Clubs opening round of the MRO Superteen Championship at Brands Hatch. Stephanie became what is...

Alex Camier signs for Bournemouth Hawk Kawasaki in Superstock 600 Championship

11 March 2008 by Sarah Carnell

Alex Camier has signed up to ride for Hawk Kawasaki in the 2008 Superstock 600 Championship. The younger brother of British Superbike rider Leon Camier rode for Hawk Kawasaki last year at Croft in the...

Daytona 200: BMW's Richard Cooper finishes fifth

11 March 2008 by MCN

Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport were celebrating after the Daytona 200 at the weekend as Britain’s Richard Cooper and team-mate Brian Parriott finished a sensational fifth and sixth. And with Attack...

British Motocross: Billy Mackenzie and Tommy Searle shine at Donington Park

11 March 2008 by Paul Harris

Billy Mackenzie and Tommy Searle, the two brightest stars in British motocross ruled the roost at Donington on Sunday For Tommy Searle, it’s just another step on the road to America, whilst Billy...

Kevin Windham wins Daytona Supercross mudfest

11 March 2008 by Paul Harris

Kevin Windam led a Honda clean sweep of the podium at the Daytona Supercross after Chad Reed practically handed him the victory when his Yamaha let him down. Instead of the typical Florida sun, the...

Racing results round-up: March 8-9

10 March 2008 by MCN Sportsdesk

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. MOTOGP NATIONAL ROAD RACING, BRANDS...

MotoGP: Exclusive James Toseland video diaries coming to MCN and Bennetts

10 March 2008 by Sarah Carnell

Motorcyclenews.com and Bennetts have joined together to bring James Toseland fans and MotoGP enthusiasts the chance to see the British star behind the scenes at a race weekend. Toseland starting...

MCN Daily 10/03/08: Your daily video motorcycle news

10 March 2008 by Angus Farquhar

In episode 60 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show we cover all of the action from the Qatar 125, 250 and MotoGP races yesterday, Chaz Davies was a shock winner at the Daytona 200 after a technical violation thwarted Josh Hayes and Neil Hodgson tries his hand at fire fighting. Subscribe to this podcast with RSS Subscribe with iTunes Check out the video below to catch up with all the news in...

Qatar MotoGP: James Toseland 'happy and still learning' as he finishes an impressive sixth

09 March 2008 by Sarah Carnell

Britain’s James Toseland put in a fantastic battling performance in his first ever MotoGP race to finish in the top six in Qatar. The Tech 3 Yamaha rider has been in outstanding form throughout...

Qatar MotoGP: Casey Stoner's title defence on track with win, James Toseland gets top six finish

09 March 2008 by Sarah Carnell

Casey Stoner’s title defence began in the best fashion possible by winning the historic night race at the Losail Circuit in Qatar by a massive 5.323 seconds. Rookie of the day award must go to Jorge...

Qatar MotoGP: Debutant Mattia Pasini makes dream start to 250GP career with a win

09 March 2008 by Sarah Carnell

Polaris world Aprilia’s Mattia Pasini made a dream start to his 250GP career by winning on his debut at a floodlit Losail Circuit in Qatar. The Italian rode a soundly throughout the race and looked...

Qatar MotoGP: Sergio Gadea takes emotional win as Brits Scott Redding and Danny Webb finish in top six

09 March 2008 by Sarah Carnell

An emotional Serio Gadea won his first 125GP race at the opening round of the season under the Qatar floodlights after a tough battle which saw reigning champion lose a clear lead with mechanical...

Daytona 600: Neil Hodgson misses double victory and plays fireman

09 March 2008 by Henny Ray Abrams

American Honda’s Neil Hodgson twice came very close to winning his first ever race on a 600cc sport bike, but ultimately ended the day frustrated by the side of the track. In his first, and likely...

Daytona 200: Chaz Davies wins following disqualification of Josh Hayes

09 March 2008 by Henny Ray Abrams

Attack Kawasaki’s Chaz Davies became the shock winner of the Daytona 200 when Erion Honda’s Josh Hayes was disqualified for technical violations. Hayes had beaten Davies by 32.762 seconds in the...

Qatar MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo dreaming, Valentino Rossi screaming

09 March 2008 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo became the first rider to claim a debut MotoGP pole position for a decade in Qatar tonight as Valentino Rossi had to watch Yamaha and Michelin dominate the first qualifying session of...

Qatar MotoGP: Scott Redding hails 'amazing' debut 125 front row

08 March 2008 by Matthew Birt

Scott Redding became the youngest rider in history to qualify on the front row of the grid for a world championship GP on a memorable night for British riders in Qatar. The Blusens Aprilia rider, who...

Qatar MotoGP: James Toseland talks stunning debut front row

08 March 2008 by Matthew Birt

British rider James Toseland came tantalisingly close to becoming only the third rider in history to claim a debut MotoGP pole position at the end of a dramatic qualifying session in Qatar...

Qatar MotoGP: Alex Debon takes pole position on return to 250s

08 March 2008 by Sarah Carnell

Lotus Aprilia’s Alex Debon has put himself on pole position for tomorrow’s 250 race on his first attempt since returning to 250GP racing. Debon, back as a full-time 250 rider, was a late challenger...

Qatar MotoGP: Bradley Smith toasts stunning 125 pole position

08 March 2008 by Matthew Birt

Bradley Smith was delighted and relieved after he became the first British rider to claim a 125GP pole position in over three decades tonight in Qatar. The 17-year-old was the first Brit to top 125...

Qatar MotoGP: James Toseland starts first MotoGP from second, fellow rookie Jorge Lorenzo pole

08 March 2008 by Sarah Carnell

Britain’s James Toseland put in a fantastic performance in his first ever MotoGP qualifying session to start second in tomorrow’s historic floodlit MotoGP. The Tech 3 Yamaha rider was at the top of...

Qatar MotoGP: Bradley Smith on pole despite crash scare

08 March 2008 by Matthew Birt

Bradley Smith became the first British rider to claim a 125GP pole position for 36 years tonight in Qatar as three Brits qualified in the top five for tomorrow’s opening race of 2008. But it was...

Qatar MotoGP: Alvaro Butista fastes once again in Qatar 250 second practice

08 March 2008 by Sarah Carnell

Aprilia rider Alvaro Bautista topped the timesheets in the second free practice session for the 250s this evening in Qatar. The Spaniard recorded a best time of 1:59.585, which was 0.3secs faster tha...

Qatar MotoGP: James Toseland 10th as Casey Stoner tops practice

08 March 2008 by Matthew Birt

Reigning world champion Casey Stoner has ended free practice for tomorrow’s historic floodlit Qatar MotoGP clash with the fastest time. A 1:55.186 set with six minutes of the third and final session...

Qatar MotoGP: Brits continue domination

08 March 2008 by Matthew Birt

Bradley Smith continued his superb form in Qatar tonight with a last lap attack securing the Oxfordshire rider the fastest time in the second free practice session. Smith, who claimed provisional pole...

World Superbikes: Troy Bayliss and Michael Fabrizio to miss Valencia test

08 March 2008 by Michael Guy

Xerox Ducati men Troy Bayliss and Michel Fabrizio will miss next weeks two day test at Valencia due to the injuries they sustained at Phillip Island. The factory Xerox Ducati team have also sighted...

Qatar MotoGP: Danny Webb 'shocked' with second

07 March 2008 by Matthew Birt

Danny Webb was pinching himself after he produced the major shock on the opening day of the 2008 season in Qatar. The Aprilia rider claimed a stunning second place on the provisional 125 grid,...

Qatar MotoGP: Nervous James Toseland delighted with third

07 March 2008 by Matthew Birt

James Toseland shrugged off a crash and a bout of first race nerves to make a brilliant start to his MotoGP career in Qatar tonight. The Tech 3 Yamaha rider was third fastest at the end of the first...