How to get a-head 27 May 2002 She’s a very pretty girl, but the head growing out of her right shoulder takes a bit of getting used to Read more ...
Little and Large are back 27 May 2002 After the operations were declared successful, Little and Large decided to try their luck as brolly girls Read more ...
Dreaming of McCoy 27 May 2002 One chance encounter with Gary McCoy, and he was all she could think about Read more ...
Racer killed in TT practice 27 May 2002 A rider who was seriously injured in yesterday afternoon’s TT practice has died. Colin Daniels, a 42-year-old father of two was killed after he lost control of his Suzuki GSX-R600 on Bray Hill. He first rode the TT in 2000, when he finished 34th in the Production Race. MCN would like to extend its sincere sympathy to Colin’s family. Read more ...
Archibald’s practice pace raises Honda TT hopes 27 May 2002 In almost perfect conditions Adrian Archibald blasted to the top of the timing sheets with a 122.95mph lap on his Formula One Red Bull Honda Fireblade.Don’t miss your mega 28-page TT supplement, FREE... Read more ...
Rain hits TT practice 27 May 2002 Poor weather has meant today’s TT practice times are largely academic, most riders using the sessions to rehearse a wet weather race and tune their rain set-up.The conditions around the 37.73-mile... Read more ...
TT practice again plagued by rain 27 May 2002 Any hopes of a sustained practice session evaporated once again as heavy rain lashed the circuit yesterday evening, and the pre-race promise of the first 126mph lap looks in jeopardy as the practice time available dwindles.Dwight Mitchell, the man who’s brought MV back to the Island this year, threw his Agusta F4 down the road at Quarter Bridge on his opening lap. The American didn’t blame the... Read more ...
Carmichael continues dominance at Mt Morris 27 May 2002 Ricky Carmichael made it three wins in a row at Mt Morris in Pennsylvania last weekend. He hasn’t lost a race this season, and holds a 28 point lead over teammate Sebastien Tortelli, who took second... Read more ...
Yamaha first and second in qualifying at Mugello 27 May 2002 Carlos Checa squeezed out his Marlboro Yamaha teammate Max Biaggi by just one tenth of a second to claim provisional pole at Mugello, Italy today, ahead of Sunday’s MotoGP race.The Spaniard, whose... Read more ...
Ryo handed European GP rides 27 May 2002 Akira Ryo, the Japanese rider who took Suzuki’s GSR-V four-stroke GP bike to a debut podium in Suzuka this year, will return for the factory for a handful of European rounds – starting with the... Read more ...
Ducati unveils its new GP bike 27 May 2002 Ducati has just lifted the veil of secrecy surrounding its new four-stroke Grand Prix bike. For a full report on the new Ducati GP machine, don’t miss the June 5 issue of MCN.Until today Ducati had... Read more ...
Is that umbrella big enough? 20 May 2002 Sadly after they made the umbrella, they appeared to run out of material to make her shorts with. Shame. Read more ...
The Carmichael and Stewart show continues 20 May 2002 Ricky Carmichael claimed two wins at the Hangtown National Motocross, near Sacremento in California, to take his second overall win of the season. The Honda rider claimed the first race after an early... Read more ...
Morticia? 20 May 2002 When the Adams family are running a little short on money, a part time job as a grid girl comes in handy Read more ...
World Motocross arrives in Italy 20 May 2002 The World Motocross championship arrives in Italy this weekend for round five in Castiglione de Lago.Although there aren’t many Italian contenders entered, there are some good hopes for British... Read more ...
The MCN girls make new friends wherever they go 20 May 2002 Who could refuse the charms of the lovely MCN girls Read more ...
Catch the TT on TV this June 20 May 2002 If you can’t make it to the Island this year, don’t worry, you can soak up all the TT action from the comfort of your armchair.Granada’s Men & Motor’s channel will host an exclusive hour-long... Read more ...
They’ll come in handy 20 May 2002 What on earth can those pockets be used for? Post your suggestions on the News board in Discussion and Chat Read more ...
North West 200 results 20 May 2002 A run of bad luck scuppered Michael Rutter’s chances of improving on his tally of 11 race wins at the North West 200 this weekend, handing victory in the superbikes to David Jefferies.For the full... Read more ...
The best MCN packaging yet 20 May 2002 The bigger, better, bolder MCN can’t fail to attract the attention Read more ...
Edwards and Bayliss share Silverstone honours 20 May 2002 Troy Bayliss and Colin Edwards left a waterlogged Silverstone World Superbikes today with a win apiece.In race one Edwards held off the early attentions of Noriyuki Haga and Neil Hodgson to splash to... Read more ...
Riders for Health auction on Sunday 20 May 2002 It’s your chance to come away from Silverstone World Superbikes with the ultimate souvenir. Riders for Health will be holding an auction of gear and equipment donated by the top riders in the series, with the proceeds going to the Riders for Health charity.The auction will take place in the Paddock Show, situated in the paddock immediately after the post race press conference for the second World... Read more ...
Your free guide to Silverstone WSB 20 May 2002 FREE in Wednesday’s MCN, your guide to this weekend’s Silverstone World Superbikes, and why Neil Hodsgon says it’s the perfect place for him to start winning.The HM Plant Ducati rider tells MCN: ... Read more ...
Where to watch 20 May 2002 You can either watch from the brand-new grandstands or from the banks, which let you walk round the whole circuit.The first corner at Copse is best for the start of the race, and on subsequent laps you can see the bikes hammering down the pit straights towards you before disappearing into Maggotts and Becketts.From Stowe, at the bottom of the circuit, you can see the whole of the very wide, long... Read more ...
Hodgson slides into provisional Silverstone pole 20 May 2002 On a track still slick with this morning’s rain, Neil Hodgson slid his HM Plant Duacti into another provisional pole position ahead of Sunday’s debut Silverstone World Superbike round. Hodgson time of... Read more ...
Everything you need for Silverstone WSB 20 May 2002 Think of Silverstone and you probably think of Michael Schumacher leading a tedious procession of Snore-mula One cars from pole position all the way to the podium.But this weekend you’ll see some proper racing there when World Superbikes descends on the circuit for the first time in the 16-year history of the series.Though we’ve got used to WSB and GP rounds being held at Donington Park,... Read more ...
Are you riding to Silverstone this weekend? 20 May 2002 Looking for a rideout to join to this weekend’s Silverstone WSB? Simply post a message on our News message board stating where you are leaving from and what time you are planning to leave.You’re bound... Read more ...
Edwards fastest in Silverstone test 20 May 2002 Title chaser Colin Edwards was the fastest man around the 3.2-mile course in Wednesday’s Silverstone test with Steve Hislop close behind.Even Hizzy’s home advantage couldn’t overcome the Texan Tornado... Read more ...
Send your messages to Hodgson, Walker and Toseland 20 May 2002 This Sunday the World Superbike series comes to Silverstone, giving the British contingent their best chances of good results.With Neil Hodgson, Chris Walker, James Toseland and Mark Heckles in the... Read more ...
2002 US Motocross kicks off with Carmichael winning 13 May 2002 The first round of the 2002 U.S. Motocross season ended with victories for Ricky Carmichael and James Stewart at the Glen Helen Raceway in St. Bernadino, California.Carmichael claimed the win ahead of... Read more ...
Indoor supercross venue to open in August 13 May 2002 The UK’s first permanent indoor supercross track is heading for an August opening and we can now reveal its venue: It’ll be in Weston Super-Mare, Somerset.Co-owner Shane Fenton says building work has... Read more ...
JR isn’t happy 13 May 2002 All he wanted to do was to borrow her 70’s shades for the race. Pic by Martin Heath/Xtreme Photo Read more ...
It gets cold sometimes 13 May 2002 Even with the thermal hot pants and boob tube combo, it can still get a bit chilly on the grid. Pic by Martin Heath/Xtreme Photo Read more ...
Such an angelic smile 13 May 2002 Although by the look on her friend’s face, it might not be a good idea to be downwind Read more ...