McCoy tests WSB Ducati 16 December 2003 This if the first exclusive picture of Garry McCoy in action on his Ducati 999 World Superbike. The Aussie is at Valencia today and tomorrow to test the V-twin, which he's riding after a disastrous... Read more ...
The MCN WSB archive is open 16 December 2003 There are hundreds of World Superbike stories currently in our archives for you to browse.We’re adding less additional content than usual to this section while we focus on improving the overall... Read more ...
Martin quickest at Valencia test 16 December 2003 Australian Steve Martin has gone fastest in the WSB test session at Valencia this weekend. The DFX Ducati rider completed 65 laps, with a fastest time of 1:36.454.Second quickest was Leon Haslam on... Read more ...
McCoy moves to WSB 09 December 2003 Garry McCoy has confirmed that he will ride for the NCR Ducati squad in the 2004 World Superbike Championship.The Australian rider, who was with the Kawasaki MotoGP team this year, will replace Regis... Read more ...
2004 superbikes head-to-head 09 December 2003 The all-new 2004 superbikes have gone head to head on a racetrack for the first time at the AMA Superbike test in Florida, USA. So far, Honda is winning, but Yamaha has caused the biggest shock.The... Read more ...
WSB paddock displays at Bologna Motor Show 02 December 2003 Fans will get the chance to see the World Superbike paddock up close and personal at the Bologna Motor Show in Italy.Seven teams will be present with their race transporters and the bikes that... Read more ...
WSB loses Canadian round 02 December 2003 The Canadian round of the 2004 World Superbike championship on July 4 has been cancelled following a circuit inspection.Work required for the Mont Tremblant circuit to be homologated will not be... Read more ...
Make Hodgson ‘Sports Personality 2003’ 25 November 2003 It has been a momentous year for Neil Hodgson. The Burnley-born rider dominated the 2003 World Superbike championship, winning it with races to spare. He also became a father for the first time.Your... Read more ...
Superbike test dates announced 18 November 2003 World Superbike organiser FG Sport has announced the final dates for this years World Superbike winter tests.There will be two separate tests taking place at the Valencia circuit in Spain on December... Read more ...
Neil Hodgson turns 30 18 November 2003 Neil Hodgson turned 30 years of age on November 20, after a year which has seen him claim the World Superbike championship, land a MotoGP ride with the D’Antin Ducati squad and become a father.Hodgson... Read more ...
Alstare Suzuki officially leave WSB 18 November 2003 Alstare Suzuki has released a statement officially confirming its departure from the World Superbike series in 2004.Alstare based its decision on a statement by the Motorcycle Sport Manufacturers... Read more ...
Rutter takes fourth Macau win 11 November 2003 BSB star Michael Rutter took his fourth Macu GP win today, Saturday November 15. The British rider led from the start of the race on his Renegade Ducati to eventually beat closest rival John McGuiness... Read more ...
Walker signs for Foggy 11 November 2003 Chris Walker has signed for the Foggy Petronas World Superbike team for 2004.The 31-year-old Brit has signed a one-year deal to ride the FP1 alongside current rider Troy Corser, with an option for a... Read more ...
Date change for Brands WSB 04 November 2003 The date of the World Superbike round at Brands Hatch in Kent has been changed to August 1 for 2004.The racing was scheduled for the weekend of July 25. World Supersport rounds have now been confirmed... Read more ...
Foret to ride R6 for 2004 04 November 2003 Fabien Foret will be riding a factory backed Yamaha R6 in next years World Supersport championship.The 2002 Supersport champion has ditched his Kawasaki ZX-6RR in favour of a Belgarda Yamaha R6 and... Read more ...
Hodgson signs for Ducati MotoGP team 01 November 2003 Neil Hodgson has signed for the D’Antin satellite Ducati team for 2004.The reigning World Superbike champion will ride a Desmosedici Ducati alongisde a soon to be confirmed team-mate. Hodgson will... Read more ...
Walker tops first practice 14 October 2003 Chris Walker has topped the time sheets in the first practice session for the last round of the World Superbike championship this weekend.Walker and HM Plant Ducati team-mate James Toseland dominated... Read more ...
Two new teams for WSB 14 October 2003 Two new teams have announced plans to move up to the World Superbike championship in 2004.At a time when manufacturers are pulling out of the championship left, right and centre World Supersport team... Read more ...
Toseland takes first WSB pole 14 October 2003 James Toseland has taken his first ever World Superbike pole position in the run up to Sunday’s race at Magny Cours.The HM Plant Ducati rider stole the top spot from factory Ducati rider Neil Hodgson... Read more ...
Ducati confirms 2004 WSB team 14 October 2003 Ducati Corse has confirmed that it will definitely be competing in next year’s World Superbike championship with two new riders.The factory’s superbike effort will now be fronted by HM Plant’s James... Read more ...
Hodgson and Xaus take a win each 14 October 2003 The Fila Ducati team has taken the spoils at the last World Superbike race of the season with both Neil Hodgson and Ruben Xaus taking a win each.The first race saw Hodgson lead throughout most of the... Read more ...
Entry list for GSX-R Cup released 07 October 2003 The entry list has been released for the Worldwide GSX-R Cup Final races, which will see Brits Steve Brogan, Kenny Everest and Ben Mossey compete against 25 identically-prepared Suzuki GSX-R750s.The... Read more ...
Phase One win World Endurance title 07 October 2003 The British Phase One team overcame a dramatic build-up to the final round of the 2003 World Endurance championship at Vellelunga in Italy, to go on to take the title.Regular riders Jason Pridmore and... Read more ...
Laconi tops Imola practice 23 September 2003 Regis Laconi has topped this morning’s practice session at the penultimate round of the World Superbike championship in Imola, Italy.The NCR Ducati rider took his 998 to a fastest lap of 1:50.540,... Read more ...
Mladin leads Suzuki 1-2 23 September 2003 Yoshimura Suzuki has taken first and second places in the AMA Superbike championship with Mat Mladin beating team-mate Aaron Yates to the top of the table at the final round in Birmingham,... Read more ...
Xaus takes first WSB pole 23 September 2003 Ruben Xaus has taken his first ever pole position in the World Superbike championship after clocking the fastest lap in the Superpole session for the penultimate round at Imola.The Spanish factory... Read more ...
Toseland on provisional pole 23 September 2003 James Toseland has taken his HM Plant Ducati to provisional pole position at the Imola round of the World Superbike championship.After setting the pace in practice it was Regis Laconi who continued to... Read more ...
Xaus takes second double 23 September 2003 Ruben Xaus won both races at the penultimate round of the World Superbike championship in Imola, his second double of the season.The two races were dominated by battles between Xaus and his Fila... Read more ...
GSE quits World Superbikes 16 September 2003 The British GSE Racing team will quit the World Superbike series following the final round of the 2003 championship at Magny-Cours on October 19.The team has not been able to secure full manufacturer... Read more ...
Neil Hodgson becomes a father 02 September 2003 Neil Hodgson can start celebrating early after becoming a father today, Tuesday September 2.Holly Hodgson was born a 2:30pm weighing seven pounds after being induced a week early to allow Neil to be present at the birth.Both baby and mother Kathryn are doing fine, allowing dad Neil to concentrate on the World Superbike races at Assen this weekend, which could see the Brit become the world... Read more ...
Lavilla steals provisional pole 02 September 2003 Gregorio Lavilla has taken the provisional pole position for Assen World Superbikes beating Chris Walker to the top spot by just over a tenth of a second after the session was red flagged.The first... Read more ...
GSE Racing set to quit WSB 02 September 2003 In the wake of controversial new regulations GSE Racing, the team behind HM Plant Ducati riders James Toseland and Chris Walker, looks on the verge of quitting World Superbikes.In an announcement made... Read more ...
Hodgson is champion 02 September 2003 Neil Hodgson is the 2003 World Superbike champion. Hodgson had to settle for second behind team-mate Ruben Xaus in the first race at Assen today but it was enough to take the championship. The second... Read more ...
Chili on pole at Assen 02 September 2003 Frankie Chili has taken his first pole position of the season after putting in the best lap in a wet Superpole session at the Assen round of the World Superbike championship.Rain affected the... Read more ...
GSE Racing full statement 02 September 2003 HM Plant Ducati Team Principal Darrell Healey announced at Assen that the team is unlikely to return to World Superbikes next year. Here is what he said: " Due to circumstances beyond our control, GSE Racing is unclear about certain key aspects of the 2004 Superbike World Championship. In addition, due to the uncertainty surrounding the technical rules, we are not in a position to confirm... Read more ...
Hodgson leads from the start at Assen 02 September 2003 Neil Hodgson has started the weekend as he means to go on, topping the time sheets in the first practice session at Assen in a round that could see him secure the World Superbike championship.Hodgson,... Read more ...