June

Year: 2009

Month: June

Valentino Rossi motivated by Jorge Lorenzo challenge

23 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

The increasing threat posed by Fiat Yamaha team-mate Jorge Lorenzo is providing great motivation for reigning MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi. That’s the view of Rossi’s factory Yamaha team...

Colin Edwards looking for front-end confidence

23 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

Colin Edwards is hoping he can solve some confidence-sapping front-end issues to bolster his hopes of a second successive MotoGP podium in Assen this weekend. The Texan has been plagued with a vague...

Racing results round-up: June 20-21

23 June 2009 by MCN Sports Desk

WORLD SUPERBIKES, MISANO, ITALY, SUNDAY BRITISH SUPERBIKES, SNETTERTON, NORFOLK, SUNDAY BUSH ROAD RACE, CO TYRONE, SATURDAY THRUXTON, HANTS, SATURDAY MONDELLO PARK, CO KILDARE, SUNDAY ISLE OF MAN,...

Consistency the key for Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo

22 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

Fiat Yamaha duo Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo have both admitted that consistency is going to be crucial as the MotoGP world championship heads into arguably its most critical phase in Assen this...

Win signed James Toseland replica race kit

22 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

You could see Valentino Rossi, Casey Stoner and Jorge Lorenzo continue their epic MotoGP world title battle at Donington Park next month while also winning exclusive signed James Toseland race...

Dani Pedrosa to ride in Assen

22 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

Spaniard Dani Pedrosa will be back in action in this weekend’s Dutch GP in Assen. MCN understands that Honda seriously considered withdrawing the Spaniard from the Holland clash to give him more time...

Next two races not crucial for Nicky Hayden’s future

22 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

Nicky Hayden has denied that the next two races in Assen and Laguna Seca will be crucial for his Ducati future in MotoGP. All three of Hayden’s premier class victories have come in Holland or at his...

Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo title scrap 'positive' for Yamaha

22 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo’s unfolding rivalry is a ‘big positive’ for Yamaha. The Fiat Yamaha duo head to this weekend’s Dutch GP in Assen tied on 106-points with 2007 world champion Casey...

Farquhar takes terrific four wins at Bush

22 June 2009 by Phil Wain

Ryan Farquhar bounced back strongly from a disappointing Isle of Man TT campaign to rack up four race wins on his KMR Kawasaki’s at the Bush Road Races on Saturday, the local meeting for the Dungannon...

Me and my mate at Snetterton BSB

21 June 2009 by blackblade1

Please can you add me and my mate Phil to the “your Pics” pages. We will be well chuffed. It’s taken at Snetterton today after a great days racing. We look a bit dodgy but we are top blokes. Phil with...

Meeting The Stalker

21 June 2009 by ijpain002

Me stalking my hero “The Stalker” and getting my copy of his book signed at Donnington

Me and John McGuinness

21 June 2009 by ijpain002

Me discussing the finer points of how to become a world record TT racer with a certain John McGuiness.

Mr Carter?

21 June 2009 by ijpain002

While at Snetterton for the BSB I bumped into this chap walking towards the pits. I’m sure I have seen him somewhere before but the name escapes me .

BSB Trio

21 June 2009 by ijpain002

While at Snetterton for the BSB I bumped into these 3 in the paddock area and put my name down should a rider vacancy become available. But I’m not holding my breath.

Snetterton BSB: Camier makes it two out of two at Snetterton

21 June 2009 by Phil Wain

Leon Camier made it two wins from two today when he comfortably won the second British Superbike race at Snetterton. The Airwaves Yamaha rider hit the front on the fifth lap and was never headed as he...

Misano WSB: Jonathan Rea victorious in race 2

21 June 2009 by James Keen

Brit rider Jonathan Rea took his first win in race 2 at the Misano WSB round for the Hannspree Ten Kate Honda Team. Second place went to Ducati Xerox rider Michel Fabrizio on his 1098R, just ahead of...

Snetterton BSB: Camier wins first Snetterton race

21 June 2009 by Phil Wain

Leon Camier has taken the first British Superbike Championship race at Snetterton today, coming home ahead of the Honda duo of Stuart Easton and Josh Brookes. The original race was stopped on the...

Misano WSB: Spies claims victory in race 1, Byrne takes 2nd

21 June 2009 by James Keen

American rider Ben Spies claimed victory in race 1 at Misano for the Yamaha WSB team. It was Brit and Sterilgarda rider Shane Byrne that claimed second place onboard his Ducati 1098R, leaving...

Meeting my heroes at Snetterton

21 June 2009 by Lucy

This is me at Snetterton qualifying day, June 20, 2009. Just want to say what a great day it was apart from the pouring rain! Here are photos of me with Leon Camier, James Ellison, and Michael...

Misano WSB: Hopkins out as rain hits Misano

21 June 2009 by Michael Guy

John Hopkins will not ride in the two WSB races at Misano today due to injuries sustained in Assen in April. Hopkins planned to make his comeback this weekend, but has struggled throughout practice...

Misano WSB: Smrz denies Spies of eighth consecutive pole

20 June 2009 by Michael Guy

Guandalini Ducati rider Jacob Smrz ended Ben Spies unprecedented run of pole positions by securing the fastest lap time in the three stage Superpole shootout at Misano this afternoon. Using a new multi lap Pirelli qualifying tyre the Czech rider set a stunning 1m35.435s best to set a new circuit best lap in the process. Smrz has shown throughout 2009 that he is capable of putting in fast laps, but...

My son with the HM Plant TT riders

20 June 2009 by yzinger

My son Jack with the HM Plant Honda boys. Taken on Mad Sunday at the Honda garage in Douglas.

Snetterton BSB: Camier and Ellison 1-2 as rain lashes Snetterton

20 June 2009 by Phil Wain

Leon Camier has taken pole position today for the fifth round of the British Superbike Championship at Snetterton in a session that was hit by rain in the closing stages. With rain falling on part of...

Have you seen stolen MZ racers?

20 June 2009 by Mark Bairstow

Two hand built MZ 250 single racers were stolen from a house In Syresham, Northants earlier this year, along with trailer, awning, the lot. There has been not so much of a sniff on my bikes and the...

Crutchlow denied pole position by rain at Misano

20 June 2009 by Michael Guy

Factory Yamaha man Cal Crutchlow looked odds on to claim his sixth pole position of his World Supersport career but had to settle for second position to the inform Italian Michel Pirro riding the...

TT hero of the week

19 June 2009 by alfies69

The marshall at Brandywell who filled Bruce Anstey’s bike up which ran out of fuel.

Fabrizio fastest on home turf, Rea on front row.

19 June 2009 by Michael Guy

Xerox Ducati man Michel Fabrizio continued his impressive run of form that has seen him secure six consecutive podiums in the last three rounds to take provisional pole position at a scorching...

Misano WSB: Crutchlow quickest, Laverty on provisional front row

19 June 2009 by Michael Guy

Cal Crutchlow showed once again the ease in which he learns new tracks by setting the pace in the opening World Supersport Free Practice session today. Crutchlow spent the session dicing with Spaniard...

Ten Kate make shock switch to Ohlins suspension

19 June 2009 by Michael Guy

Following a test at Magny Cours on Tuesday, the Ten Kate Honda team of Jonathan Rea and Carlos Checa will use Ohlins Andreani suspension at Misano this weekend starting with the opening Free Practice...

Michael Rutter blog: "I was going down Bray Hill laughing about Ratboy”

19 June 2009 by Michael Rutter

I’m at Snetterton this weekend racing the Worx Suzuki in the fifth round of the British Superbike championship. At least I’m back to health after a miserable week. From the moment I got back from the...

Jerry Burgess: Jorge Lorenzo to be Valentino Rossi’s biggest ever rival

18 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi’s legendary crew chief Jerry Burgess believes Jorge Lorenzo is already well on the way to becoming the toughest rival the Italian has ever faced. Rossi got the better of his young...

Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo scrap tough to manage

18 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

Yamaha bosses have admitted the epic MotoGP title fight between factory team-mates Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo will pose a tough management challenge as the 2009 season unfolds. Rossi and...

Suzuki happy with engine upgrade

18 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

Suzuki believes its latest spec factory GSV-R motor is a small but significant step to help Loris Capirossi and Chris Vermeulen challenge closer to the front in MotoGP. Capirossi raced the upgraded V4...

Kirkham gets NW200 Yamaha for Snetterton BSB

17 June 2009 by Gary Pinchin

Jon Kirkham will race the North West 200 Yamaha this weekend at Snetterton and for the remainder of the season. Team boss Rob McElnea said: “Jon split with his previous team (Lloyds British Jentin...

James Toseland's manager to visit Misano World Superbike round

17 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

James Toseland’s manager Roger Burnett will embark on a fact-finding mission at the Misano World Superbike race this weekend. Burnett will visit Misano to check on potential WSB options for Toseland...

Video: Following Rossi on his Isle of Man TT parade lap

17 June 2009 by Liam Marsden

MCN editor Marc Potter was lucky enough to ride alongside Valentino Rossi during his parade lap around the infamous Isle of Man TT course. Watch the video highlights to see the lap from Potter’s point...