May

Year: 2014

Month: May

Marc Marquez can be greatest ever, says Schwantz

07 May 2014 by Matthew Birt

Marc Marquez can become the greatest and most successful rider in MotoGP history, according to Texan legend Kevin Schwantz. The Spaniard remains undefeated in four races in 2014 after another...

Jorge Lorenzo rues hard tyre choice in Jerez race

07 May 2014 by Matthew Birt

Jorge Lorenzo admitted his decision to race Bridgestone’s hard compound rear tyre in Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix was a mistake that cost him a second podium in 2014. The Movistar Yamaha rider spent a...

BSB Oulton Park – Brookes ends Shakey’s domination with thrilling race win

05 May 2014 by Michael Guy

Josh Brookes had to put it all on the line to end Shane Byrne’s domination of the MCE British Superbike championship by taking a hard fought race two win at Oulton Park. The Milwaukee Yamaha rider refused to let Byrne get into a rhythm at the front by moving to the front, maintaining his pace before riding a stunning final lap to defend the lead from the constantly attacking Byrne. Brookes said:...

McConnell secures Supersport double

05 May 2014 by Michael Guy

Billy McConnell stormed to his second win of the weekend after a brilliant battle with Supersport title rival Alistair Seeley. The Smiths Triumph rider fought his way through the field after an initially slow start before becoming embroiled in an intense battle with Seeley for the win. After numerous changes of the lead, McConnell made a decisive pass at the final corner of the final lap to secure...

BSB Oulton Park: Byrne takes win from hard charging Brookes

05 May 2014 by Michael Guy

Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki man Shane Byrne secured a flag to flag victory in the opening race of the MCE British Superbike championship at Oulton Park today. The 37 year old, who had qualified on pole was in control from the start of the race and was able to resist a late charge from Milwaukee Yamaha rider Josh Brookes to secure his third BSB win from three starts in 2014. Byrne said: “I was out...

Oulton BSS: McConnell wins as title rivals fall

04 May 2014 by Simon Patterson

Billy McConnell has taken a win in the British Supersport sprint race at Oulton Park, as his main title rivals failed to score points in a dramatic 12 lap dash race, with Alastair Seeley and Graeme...

Oulton BSB: Byrne sets blistering pace for pole

04 May 2014 by Simon Patterson

Shane Byrne has taken pole position for the opening MCE British Superbike race at Oulton Park tomorrow with a blistering lap time only 0.042 off the absolute lap record, set back in the days of...

Jerez MotoGP: Marquez continues 100% win record in 2014

04 May 2014 by Liam Marsden

Marc Marquez claimed his first ever victory at the Jerez circuit to continue his amazing 100% record in 2014 after also claiming pole position. Marquez was forced to battle with Yamaha rider Valentino...

Walker's GBmoto Kawasaki in free practice fireball

04 May 2014 by Simon Patterson

Chris Walker and a number of other riders have had a lucky escape during free practice three for the second round of the MCE British Superbike Championship this weekend at Oulton Park, after a crash...

Jerez Moto2: Kallio eases to victory

04 May 2014 by Liam Marsden

Marc VDS rider Mika Kallio rode a perfect race to record his first Moto2 win of the season after starting from pole position. The Fin got the holeshot and was untouchable until the chequered flag,...

Jerez Moto3: Fenati take second successive win

04 May 2014 by Liam Marsden

Italian Romano Fenati left it till the final lap to take first place and his second win in a row at Jerez today. The Sky Racing Team VR46 rider almost lost out to Alex Rins at the final corner, but...