August

Year: 2009

Month: August

Brno MotoGP: Valentino Rossi blames front tyre for crash

15 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi blamed the poor performance of one of Bridgestone’s two front tyre options in Brno for his late qualifying crash today. The 30-year-old lost the front-end of his factory Yamaha YZR-M1...

Brno MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo ready for tough battle

15 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo believes he could face another epic clash with Fiat Yamaha team-mate Valentino Rossi in tomorrow’s Czech Republic MotoGP race. Lorenzo preserved his 100 per cent front row qualifying...

Brno MotoGP: James Toseland slumps to 14th

15 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

James Toseland gave himself a mountain to climb in tomorrow’s 22-lap Czech Republic MotoGP after he could only qualify in 14th position. The 28-year-old blamed set-up issues once he switched to the...

Brno MotoGP: Medicine mistake fails to slow Colin Edwards

15 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

British GP runner-up Colin Edwards failed to let illness cost him the chance of equalling his best qualifying result of the season in Brno today. The Texan was left struggling well below 100 per cent...

Brno MotoGP: Valentino Rossi claims pole despite late crash

15 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

A late crash failed to prevent Valentino Rossi from ending Jorge Lorenzo’s early domination of the Czech Republic GP weekend when he stormed to his third straight pole position at the Brno circuit...

Rossi at Donington Park

15 August 2009 by Anonymous

Is Vale looking at me or eyeing up my wife? Donington 2009

Brno MotoGP: Bradley Smith misses front row

15 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Bradley Smith will start tomorrow’s Czech Republic 125GP from fifth on the grid after today’s qualifying session at a hot and sunny Brno circuit. The British teenager, who was quickest yesterday in...

Brno MotoGP: Gresini Honda confirm Marco Melandri deal

15 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Marco Melandri’s return to the Gresini Honda squad has been confirmed in Brno this morning. In a move widely expected when it became apparent Kawasaki would cease supporting the Hayate team at the end...

Carl Fogarty at the Ulster Grand Prix

14 August 2009 by james fleming

I met Carl Fogarty at the Ulster Grand Prix.

Brno MotoGP: Valentino Rossi content with ‘tired’ Yamaha engine

14 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi declared himself happy with his performance on the opening day of practice in Brno, the Italian finishing second fastest using Yamaha’s longer life YZR-M1 motor for the first time.

Brno MotoGP: James Toseland gains front-end confidence

14 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

James Toseland solved some front-end-handling issues to move to the fringes of the top ten in Brno today, the British rider ending opening practice in Brno today with the 11th best time. The British...

Brno MotoGP: Mika Kallio thrilled with seventh

14 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Mika Kallio’s first day as a factory Ducati rider ended in morale-boosting fashion as the Finn beat Nicky Hayden on his way to setting the seventh quickest time in Brno. Replacing Aussie Casey Stoner...

Mason: "It's getting tougher"

14 August 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Gary Mason came out top in three races of the BSB Cup competition at Brands on the Quay Garage Honda but had to be content with 13th, 14th and 15th in the overall BSB results. Earlier in the season...

Dundrod 150 superbike race

14 August 2009 by Phil Wain

The Dundrod race circuit in Northern Ireland has re-asserted itself as the fastest road race circuit in the world today when Conor Cummins lapped at an unbelievable speed of 133.282mph in Thursday...

Brno MotoGP: Fiat Yamaha dominate first practice

14 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Fiat Yamaha duo Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi dominated the opening Czech Republic MotoGP practice session in Brno this afternoon. Lorenzo, who will definitely stay at Yamaha in 2010, was in...

Brno MotoGP: Bradley Smith quickest in 125GP practice

14 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Bradley Smith underlined his determination to forget a disastrous recent spell by clocking the fastest time in today’s 125GP practice session in Brno. The Oxfordshire rider’s world championship...

The Skint Racing Team

14 August 2009 by Anonymous

This is a picture of the Skint Racing Team at Brands Hatch for their first BSB round.

Brno MotoGP: No Honda deal for Jorge Lorenzo

14 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo will not make a dramatic move to Honda in 2010, with HRC today confirming that Dani Pedrosa and Andrea Dovizioso had agreed new two-year contracts. Lorenzo possibly quitting Yamaha has...

Brno MotoGP: Valentino Rossi’s mechanic recovering from swine flu

14 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

One of Valentino Rossi’s longest serving mechanics has been forced to miss this weekend’s Czech Republic MotoGP race in Brno having been struck by swine flu. Australian Alex ‘Axel’ Briggs is expected...

Brno MotoGP: Mattia Pasini to test for Ducati

14 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Italian 250GP rider Mattia Pasini is expected to test a Ducati GP9 MotoGP bike at Monday’s one-day session at the Brno circuit in the Czech Republic. Pasini, who has won 10 125 and 250GP victories,...

Brno MotoGP: Suzuki cagey on Alvaro Bautista deal

14 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Suzuki is remaining tight-lipped on the strong rumour that it has clinched a deal to sign highly rated 250GP title contender Alvaro Bautista for 2010. The 24-year-old will definitely move to MotoGP...

Brno MotoGP: Ducati boss rubbishes Casey Stoner rumours

13 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Ducati boss Livio Suppo has rubbished a flood of rumours circulating the Brno paddock over the absence of number one rider and former world champion Casey Stoner. Ever since it was confirmed that the...

Brno MotoGP: Tech 3 Yamaha keen for Cal Crutchlow talks

13 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Tech 3 Yamaha boss Herve Poncharal has told MCN he is keen to meet rising British star Cal Crutchlow about a possible Moto2 ride in 2010. The current World Supersport championship leader is expected...

Brno MotoGP Mika Kallio ready for ‘great chance’

13 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Finn Mika Kallio admitted his promotion to Ducati’s factory team as replacement for Casey Stoner presented him with a great chance to show his MotoGP credentials. Kallio will deputise for Stoner on...

Brno MotoGP: Valentino Rossi wishes Casey Stoner a quick recovery

13 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Reigning MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi has said he hopes to renew his epic battles with Aussie rival Casey Stoner soon, the Ducati rider sidelined for at least three races by a mystery...

Brno MotoGP: Repsol Honda to test Ohlins suspension

13 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

Dani Pedrosa and Andrea Dovizioso will test Ohlins suspension during Monday’s test session at the Brno circuit in the Czech Republic. The factory Honda duo will run back-to-back tests against current...

Brno MotoGP: James Toseland still unsure on future

13 August 2009 by Matthew Birt

James Toseland has admitted he is still unsure about where his future lies as the MotoGP paddock reconvenes in Brno this weekend. The British rider is desperate to stay with the Monster Tech 3 Yamaha...

Farquhar claims Armoy hat-trick

13 August 2009 by Phil Wain

Ryan Farquhar goes into this weekend’s Ulster Grand Prix full of confidence after another three race wins at last weekend’s inaugural Armoy Road Races took his season tally to 52 victories. Farquhar...

Westmoreland talks first Supersport win

13 August 2009 by Gary Pinchin

James Westmoreland racked up his first British Supersport win on the JW Racing/JT Performance Centre Triumph at Brands last weekend to move into fourth place in the points. Westmoreland – 21 from...

Donald out of Ulster GP

13 August 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Cameron Donald has been ruled out of the Ulster Grand Prix. The team took the decision that he wouldn’t ride yesterday evening, which means only Bruce Anstey will fly the flag for the Relentless...

McGuiness to race Superstock Blade at Ulster

13 August 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Honda Racing boss Neil Tuxworth has told MCN that John McGuinness will race Padgetts Hondas in the superstock and supersport races at this weekend’s Ulster Grand Prix. With HM Plant Honda not having...

Martin on Hydrex Hondas at Ulster GP

13 August 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Relentless Suzuki team boss Philip Neil denied any truth in the rumours that Guy Martin would be racing Relentless Suzukis at this weekend’s Ulster Grand Prix. He told MCN: I’ve just arrived at the...

Lampkin Jarvis and Knight in World Indoor Enduro

13 August 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Five time indoor and seven time outdoor World Trials Champion Dougie Lampkin and five times British trials champion Graham Jarvis are the latest British stars to confirm for first-ever UK Indoor...

Pictures from Donington Park WSB

12 August 2009 by Kevin Langridge

Pictures from WSB at Donington June 09

UGP Wednesday Practice

12 August 2009 by poshbird1000

UGP newcomers waiting to go out for their first practice at Dundrod,also “Lionel Ritchie” fan William Dunlop warming up and at Quarry bends and fastest rider of the day Conor Cummins also at quarry...

Meeting Leon Camier at Brands Hatch

12 August 2009 by mickbookerzx6r

My daughter with Leon “Shafter” Camier & his mate “Storka” after his third win at Brands Hatch.