July

Year: 2009

Month: July

WSB test Imola: Neukirchner hospitalised with suspected broken Vertebra

16 July 2009 by Michael Guy

Following his crash in this morning’s session Max Neukirchner has been taken to Bologna hospital where he has been diagnosed with a broken vertebra, but it remains unclear if the x-rays are showing a...

WSB Test Imola: Fabrizio stays in control as lap times tumble

16 July 2009 by Michael Guy

Xerox Ducati man Michel Fabrizio maintained his position at the top of the time sheets with a blistering 1m 48.937s lap to stamp his authority on the two day Imola test. Fabrizio’s lap time was a...

Ellison targets improved qualifying at Mallory BSB

16 July 2009 by Gary Pinchin

James Ellison knows he needs to qualifying stronger at the Mallory Park BSB round this weekend if he wants to stand any chance of adding to the race win he took at Donington on the Airwaves Yamaha.

German MotoGP: Danny Webb fully fit and focused

16 July 2009 by Matthew Birt

British teenager Danny Webb has told MCN he is back to full fitness and raring to go for this weekend’s German 125GP after he suffered a recent injury scare. The 18-year-old feared doctors would...

WSB Test Imola: Session red flagged after Neukirchner crash

16 July 2009 by Michael Guy

The opening WSB test session has been red flagged after Max Neukirchner crashed his Alstare Suzuki on the approach to Tam corner. The young German was making his return to WSB having been side lined...

German MotoGP: Bradley Smith targets podium

16 July 2009 by Matthew Birt

Bradley Smith is hoping a podium finish in this weekend’s German 125GP will give him a double boost. The 18-year-old is looking for a top three finish at the Sachsenring to keep his world title hopes...

WSB test Imola: Fabrizio takes control at top of day one standings

15 July 2009 by Michael Guy

Xerox Ducati rider Michel Fabrizio went head to head with Yamaha man Ben Spies in the final minutes of the 2 hour 20 minutes test session at Imola to secure his place at the top of the day one...

Sete pulling out of MotoGP

15 July 2009 by Gary lewis

In the light of Sete’s team pulling out of motogp I would like to offer my services to help fill the grid. I only have a ZR750 but seem to be faster than most (in the beginners group) on trackdays. Could you let the appropriate people know, Thanks.

WSB test Imola: Haga update

15 July 2009 by Michael Guy

Noriyuki Haga is continuing to make good progress following his sickening race two crash at Donington Park 16 days ago. The Xerox Ducati rider and WSB series leader made an appearance at the Imola...

WSS test Imola: Crutchlow tops day one standings

15 July 2009 by Michael Guy

World Supersport championship leader Cal Crutchlow picked up where he left of last time out at Donington Park to secure the fastest time at the end of the opening day of testing at Imola. Riding his...

Ryan Farquhar contemplates future

15 July 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Ireland’s top road racer Ryan Farquhar admitted that the death of Andrew Neill, killed in practice for a 125cc race at the Walderstone meeting on Sunday, has made him question his future in the sport. Yesterday Farquhar told the Newsletter, one of the leading Belfast newspapers, that, “When something like this happens you question yourself about why you do it, but I think I’ve become hardened to...

Anderson leads MX1 British series

15 July 2009 by Gary Pinchin

PAR Honda’s Brad Anderson took the overall at Lyng, round five of the British MX1 Motocross Championship. Gareth Swanepoel took the first win of the day on his Kawasaki, the South African working...

Hill and Guintoli at Mallory Park with Worx Suzuki

15 July 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Ex-BSB rider Tommy Hill will return to BSB this weekend at Mallory Park, replacing Sylvain Guintoli at the Worx Suzuki team. The 24-year-old tested the Suzuki GSX-R1000 K9 last week at Mallory Park...

WSB Test Imola: Checa leads the way

15 July 2009 by Michael Guy

Carlos Checa secured the fastest time in the first 2 hour 5 minute session on day one of the revised Imola circuit in Italy. Onboard the Hannspree Ten Kate Honda Checa set a best time of 1m 50.342s in...

Pearson’s Scarborough success elevates his Duke Rankings standing

15 July 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Northern Ireland’s Michael Pearson became only the second Ulsterman to claim the coveted Cock o’ the North Trophy at Scarborough, the12th round counting towards the Duke Rankings – a season-long championship covering all the top races on pure road courses. Pearson also took both legs of the superbike races and two second places in the 600cc supersport events. However, it was the ‘Welsh Wizard’...

Rutter agrees one-race deal with SMT Honda

15 July 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Michael Rutter has finally agreed a one-race deal to ride the SMT Honda at Mallory Park this weekend. Rutter initially said he wasn’t too keen on taking another short-term ride in BSB but told MCN...

Classic club festival at Brands

14 July 2009 by Gary Pinchin

The CRMC arrives at historic Brands Hatch on 11/12 July for a weekend of top quality track action featuring the best of classic and post-classic racing machinery and competitors from the UK and abroad. The programme of 43 races and 4 parades features machinery from the 1950’s to the 1980’s and includes everything from 125/250/350cc two-stroke GP machines to Triumph/BSA triples, Manx Nortons and...

Sword dominates Lyng British Motocross

14 July 2009 by Gary Pinchin

KTM rider Stephen Sword picked up his fourth and fifth wins of the year, at round five of the ACU Maxxis British MX2 Motocross Championship, when he completed the double at Lyng. During race one...

Knighter extends British Enduro series lead

14 July 2009 by Gary Pinchin

David Knight overcame the elements as well as the opposition to extend his lead in the British Enduro Championship following the second round and a busy weekend at Knighton in Powys. Debuting the...

Rutter to SMT Honda? The facts

14 July 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Michael Rutter has had talks with the SMT Honda team about racing at Mallory Park this weekend but, as yet, no decision has been reached and the most experienced man in BSB may just prefer to sit...

Interview: Camier says he's ready for Mallory

14 July 2009 by Gary Pinchin

BSB series leader Leon Camier is hoping to shake off his Mallory blues and extend his BSB six-race winning streak this Sunday on the Airwaves Yamaha. MCN spoke to him about the forthcoming weekend: I...

BSB Blog: Hey, give Tommy Hill a break

14 July 2009 by Gary Pinchin

I’ve got to say I’m a bit surprised at the amount of negativity around the web forums towards Tommy Hill getting the Worx Suzuki for Mallory BSB this weekend. I don’t really understand it. On one...

Rossi buys $1.15m boat

14 July 2009 by Laura Kennerley

Valentino Rossi has splashed out on a new $1.15m (£7,130,000) yacht. The Pershing 56 luxury yacht, named Titilla II, is 56 feet long, has six beds, can take up to 14 people and is powered by two...

German MotoGP: Casey Stoner treated for anaemia

14 July 2009 by Matthew Birt

Rigorous medical checks conducted on Casey Stoner after the recent American MotoGP race have revealed the 2007 world champion is suffering from gastritis and mild anaemia. Stoner has been dogged by...

German MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa eyes more success

13 July 2009 by Matthew Birt

Rejuvenated Dani Pedrosa believes he can challenge for another victory in Germany this weekend following his shock return to form in America earlier this month. The Spaniard shocked title hopefuls...

Racing results round-up: July 11-12

13 July 2009 by MCN Sports Desk

AINTREE, MERSEYSIDE, SATURDAY BRANDS HATCH, KENT, SATURDAY-SUNDAY SCARBOROUGH, YORKSHIRE, SATURDAY-SUNDAY KNOCKHILL, FIFE, SATURDAY-SUNDAY DARLEY MOOR, DERBYS, SUNDAY BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP MOTOCROSS,...

Sete Gibernau stunned by team withdrawal

13 July 2009 by Matthew Birt

Veteran Spaniard Sete Gibernau has spoken of his shock at the sudden withdrawal of his Grupo Francisco Hernando MotoGP squad. The Spanish team has quit with immediate effect, citing the impact of the...

Sete Gibernau’s Ducati squad quits MotoGP

12 July 2009 by Matthew Birt

Sete Gibernau’s Grupo Francisco Hernando Ducati squad has withdrawn from the MotoGP world championship with immediate effect. The Spanish squad, run by former 125GP racer Pablo Nieto, is the latest...

Supporting JT at Laguna Seca

11 July 2009 by ste60

Me and my mate Chris supporting JT at Laguna Seca. Great place, great race.

Byrne upbeat about current run of results

10 July 2009 by Michael Guy

Shane Byrne aims to continue his strong run of form into next weeks official SBK test at Imola and onto the tenth round of the Championship at Brno a week after. In the last three rounds Shakey has...

WSB men ready for two day Imola test

10 July 2009 by Michael Guy

WSB’s big guns head to Italy next week for an official two day test at the revised Imola circuit, which was last used by SBK back in 2006. Championship leader Noriyuki Haga will sit out of the test...

MCN on the way to Laguna Seca

10 July 2009 by costheydooo

Rachael Brooke on her way to Laguna Seca, 3am Birmingham Airport

Rea: “I know Imola from watching the Edwards and Bayliss battle”

10 July 2009 by Michael Guy

Jonathan Rea has revealed he can’t wait to test at Imola next week as he feels like he already knows the track from watching Troy Bayliss’ and Colin Edwards’ epic title battle back in 2002 at the...

Me with Mckenzie and McGuinness

10 July 2009 by Steven Harley

What can I say? Me with the legends that are Nial McKenzie & John McGuinness at Knockhill. Absolutely awesome.

Honda deny dumping Yuki Takahashi

10 July 2009 by Matthew Birt

Honda has vigorously denied throwing rookie Yuki Takahashi – its only Japanese MotoGP rider – on the scrapheap. Claims by the Scot Honda team that it had reluctantly released Yuki Takahashi because...

Kenny Roberts looks to Britain for Moto2 chassis project

10 July 2009 by Matthew Birt

American legend Kenny Roberts will turn to British expertise to help his plans for a shock return to racing in the new 600cc four-stroke Moto2 class. The Californian wants to run a two-rider effort in...