January

Year: 2017

Month: January

Roads: Guy Martin: "I didn't want to grow old regretting it"

18 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

Guy Martin has said he didn’t want to grow old regretting not accepting Neil Tuxworth’s offer to join John McGuinness in the factory Honda line-up on the roads in 2017. The Lincolnshire ace signed a...

Gallery: Guy Martin signs for Honda Racing

18 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

While the shock news that Guy Martin will return to the 2017 Isle of Man TT with the Honda Racing squad was only announced today, MCN went behind the scnes for a top-secret visit to the firm’s...

Roads: Tuxworth on Guy Martin deal: 'An agreement between Lincolnshire men'

18 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

Honda Racing boss Neil Tuxworth has described the sensational deal which saw him secure the signature of fans’ favourite Guy Martin for the 2017 roads season as ‘an agreement between Lincolnshire...

Podcast: Guy Martin in shock TT return

18 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

With the shocking news coming out that Guy Martin will return to the Isle of Man TT in 2017 as a part of the factory Honda Racing team alongside John McGuinness, MCN’s sports reporters Simon...

Roads: Guy Martin: "Tyco were brilliant, but Honda is the best chance of winning a big bike race"

18 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

Guy Martin’s return to the Isle of Man TT with Honda Racing marks a big kick in the teeth for the Tyco-backed TAS squad he’s raced for since 2011. Team owners Philip and Hector Neill had always said...

Video: Guy Martin on why he's coming back to the TT

18 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

With the shock TT news that Guy Martin will be returning to the race in 2017 as part of the factory Honda Racing team alongside John McGuinness, MCN caught up with the racer and TV personality to...

Roads: McGuinness: 'New blade will help close gap to Dunlop & Hutchy'

18 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

TT legend John McGuinness has said he believes Honda’s all-new Fireblade SP2 could be the magic ingredient he needs to edge closer to Joey Dunlop’s record of 26 TT wins. After a somewhat...

Roads: Guy Martin in shock TT return with Honda Racing

18 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

Guy Martin will make a sensational return to road racing in 2017 after signing a shock deal to join 23-times TT winner John McGuinness in the Honda Racing squad. The 35-year-old, who opted against...

Roads: Brookes to make TT return with Norton

18 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

2015 MCE British Superbike Champion Josh Brookes will make a return to the Isle of Man TT in 2017 after signing a deal to join Norton’s factory effort. Absent from the TT for the past two years,...

BSB: Jessopp returns with Riders Motorcycles BMW

17 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

Martin Jessopp and Ridersmotorcycles BMW will return to the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship this year as the team bid to build on a best result of tenth in 2016. Yeovil’s Jessopp will...

Roads: Dan Kneen joins Penz13.com BMW

17 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

Dan Kneen has signed a deal to move to the Penz13.com BMW squad for the 2017 road racing season. The Manxman found himself without a ride for the upcoming season after the withdrawal of the Mar-Train...

Supercross: Roczen doubles up in San Diego

17 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

Honda racer Ken Roczen has doubled up in the second round of the 2017 AMA Sueprcross series, making it two wins from two in San Diego as Red Bull KTM duo of Ryan Dungey and Marvin Musquin took second...

MotoGP: Barracuda sponsorship adds more red at Monster Yamaha Tech 3

17 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

The addition of aftermarket parts company Barracuda to the stable of sponsors at the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 squad has added a splash of colour to the team’s livery, with the new red logo appearing...

MotoGP: Rookie Rins out to beat Viñales’ record

17 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

Suzuki’s MotoGP rookie Alex Rins has given himself a lofty target for his first season with the factory come the start of the championship in March – to beat the rookie record of the rider he...

Dakar: Watch the highlights of Sunderland's win

16 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

With Brit Sam Sunderland securing KTM their sixteenth consecutive win at the 2017 Dakar Rally, the Austrian manufacturer have released the highlights of the two-week long marathon race for our viewing...

BSB: Honda Racing take delivery of new Fireblade

16 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

The 2017 MCE British Superbike season well and truly kicked off for the Honda Racing squad today as they took delivery of the all-new Fireblade SP2 Dan Linfoot and Jason O’Halloran will campaign in...

Gallery: Donington Park over the years

16 January 2017 by Liam Marsden

The first permanent park circuit in the UK, Donington Park has stood since 1931 and has a storied history. During the Second World War the circuit was requisitioned by the Ministry of Defence for use...

Dakar: Emotional Poskitt signs off second in malle moto

15 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

An emotional Lyndon Poskitt has signed off his incredible 2017 Dakar Rally campaign by admitting that the emotions of the race have blown him away, after an incredible performance that has seen him...

Dakar: Honda claim 'moral victory’ after illegal fuelling penalty

15 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

The Monster Energy Honda squad have claimed a ‘moral victory’ in the 2017 Dakar Rally, which saw four stage wins and the fastest time overall not enough to win the race for Spaniard Joan Barreda after...

Dakar: Watch the podium ceremony live

14 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

9000 km later after the marvelous departure from Paraguay, the Bolivian storms and dunes and the Argentinean tricky ravines and fesh-fesh, the Dakar heroes are reaching the ultimate goal; the podium!...

MotoGP: Marquez takes to the slopes… On an RC213V

14 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

While many in the MotoGP paddock re quick to take to the ski slopes for some winter R&R during the off-season, Marc Marquez tried out something slightly different this week for a Red Bull PR...

Dakar: ‘Crazy to even say it out loud’ for disbelieving winner Sunderland

14 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

British 2017 Dakar Rally winner Sam Sunderland says that he’s still in shock at the result of this year’s race, admitting that despite a strong lead for the second week of the race he’s been trying to...

Dakar: Sunderland first Brit to lift the crown

14 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

Red Bull KTM racer Sam Sunderland has become the first British racer to win the Dakar Rally since it’s inception in 1979, after successfully holding onto his lead over the final 64km of racing to the...

Dakar: Sunderland puts one hand on trophy as Goncalves takes the stage

13 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

Brit Sam Sunderland has put one hand on the 2017 Dakar Rally title after a steady day on stage eleven of the race saw him extend his lead over Red Bull KTM teammate Matthias Walkner to 33 minutes with...

BSB: 2017 grid shaping up

13 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

The 2017 MCE British Superbike grid is beginning to look complete after the announcement that 2015 Champion Josh Brookes will line up with the Anvil Hire Yamaha team as the season gets underway later...

Roads: TT return still on the cards for Brookes

13 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

Josh Brookes has revealed that a return to the Isle of Man TT is still on the cards for 2017 alongside his plans to race in the MCE British Superbike Championship with Anvil Hire TAG Racing. The...

Dakar: Biker breaks leg in collision with former winner Peterhansel’s car

13 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

Slovenian Dakar Rally racer Simon Marcic has been left with a broken leg after a collision between him and 12-time racer winner Stephane Peterhansel, who currently leads the car section of this year’s...

Roads: Seeley sticks with Gearlink Kawasaki for North West 200

13 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

The most successful rider in North West 200 history, Alastair Seeley will return to the event in 2017 after penning a deal to remain with Gearlink Kawasaki. The Ulsterman will ride Gearlink’s famous...

Dakar: Barreda victorious again as navigation key on stage ten

12 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

Monster Energy Honda rider Joan Barreda has once again been victorious on today’s tenth stage of the 2017 Dakar Rally, on a day of high drama that saw many of those in overall contention struggle with...

BSB: Anvil Hire Yamaha boss: 'The plan is to shock people'

12 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

It’s fair to say the Anvil Hire Yamaha squad are somewhat the underdogs in BSB. In 2016, their highest ranked rider was James Rispoli in 27th having finished just one race in the points that...

BSB: Brookes' Anvil Hire Yamaha unveiled at Autosport Show

12 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

Anvil Hire TAG Racing have revealed the YZF-R1 contender Josh Brookes will campaign in this year’s MCE British Superbike Championship. Revealing their 2017 livery on the Pirelli stand at the annual...

Dakar: Brits greeted with Yorkshire Tea after long stage

12 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

British Dakar Rally racers Sam Sunderland and Lyndon Poskitt were treated to a taste of home after Monday’s tricky 161km special stage of the race – when they bumped into fans from home equipped with...

Dakar: The secrets of successful navigation

12 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

With today’s stage of the 2017 Dakar Rally playing a key role in deciding the outcome of the race – and already seeing a number of leading contenders beset with navigational issues – we spoke with Red...

BSB bosses MSV buy Donington Park

12 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

Motorsport Vision, the company behind both the MCE British Superbike championship and owners of much of the UK’s leading circuits, including Brands Hatch, Oulton Park and Cadwell Park, have announced...

Roads: Oliver's Mount 2017 dates announced

11 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

Oliver’s Mount circuit has released their motorcycle road racing dates for the 2017 season, which kicks off once again with the Bob Smith Spring Cup races on the 23rd and 22nd of April. International...

Roads: Davy Morgan planning for 23rd season on the roads

11 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

Veteran road racer Davy Morgan will compete between the hedges for his 23rd season in motorcycle road racing in 2017 as he’s set to continue with his Magic Bullet/Angry Bee team. Respected privateer...