February

Year: 2008

Month: February

World Superbikes: 2008 championship standings

16 June 2008 by Sarah Carnell

Here are the current standings in the World Superbike championship with both rider and manufacturer points shown. Check back after each round to see who is leading. World Superbike championship rider...

Video: Phillip Island World Superbikes: Troy Corser looking for magic 50th pole position

29 February 2008 by Sarah Carnell

Australian Troy Corser has been speaking of his aim to hit a magic 50th pole position ahead of this weekend’s Phillip Island races. The Yamaha rider, who has won five out of the last six races at the Australian track, is already well on the pace after going fastest in this morning’s first qualifying session. Already on 41 pole positions, Corser is hoping to tally up a few more throughout the...

Video: Phillip Island World Superbike: Troy Bayliss ready for final Phillip Island appearance

29 February 2008 by Michael Guy

Double World Superbike champion and current series leader, Troy Bayliss wants to make his final appearance in front of his crowd one to remember as he prepares for this weekend’s race at Phillip Island. Bayliss, who has announced that he will retire at the end of the 2008 season has got exceptional form having won races at his home track for the last two years is aiming to continue his strong run...

Video: Phillip Island World Supersport: Jonathan Rea ready to race

29 February 2008 by Michael Guy

Six days ago Jonathan Rea suffered a severed tendon on his right ring finger following a massive high side on lap two of the World Supersport race in Qatar. Now the tough Brit is preparing for the second round of the championship at Phillip Island having undergone an impressive recovery process and avoided any infection in his finger. Watch the video below to see Rea in the pre race press...

Phillip Island World Superbikes: Troy Corser leads the way in Australia

29 February 2008 by Michael Guy

Troy Corser secured provisional pole position for Sundays Phillip Island World Superbike race onboard his Yamaha Italia R1. Corser continued his impressive form and qualifying pace at the Phillip...

Phillip Island World Superbikes: Andrew Pitt uses anger to take provisional pole

29 February 2008 by Michael Guy

Andrew Pitt put his provisional pole position for Sunday World Supersport race at Phillip Island down to still being angry after being taken out by his team-mate Jonathan Rea in last weekends Qatar...

Phillip Island World Superbikes: Yamaha's dominate free practice

29 February 2008 by Michael Guy

Noriyuki Haga showed no ill effects of his sore wrist following his race one crash in Qatar last weekend to top the timesheets in the opening free practice session in Phillip Island. On a virtually...

Phillip Island World Supersport: Andrew Pitt is on the pace

29 February 2008 by Michael Guy

Overnight rain in Phillip Island resulted in damp conditions for this mornings opening World Supersport Free Practice session. Typically windy conditions at the coastal Australian circuit quickly...

World Supersport: Jonathan Rea delays surgery on injured finger

28 February 2008 by MCN Sportsdesk

Jonathan Rea will delay surgery on his injured finger to take part in this weekend’s Phillip Island World Supersport round. The Hanspree Honda Ten Kate rider partially severed a tendon in his right...

World Supersport: Garry McCoy raced in Qatar with a broken leg

27 February 2008 by Michael Guy

Garry McCoy was as high as fourth onboard his SC Caracchi Triumph 675 before a mechanical failure robbed him of an impressive World Supersport debut. Within minutes of the end of the race the former...

Qatar World Supersport: Jonathan Rea may require surgery following crash

23 February 2008 by Sarah Carnell

Britain’s Jonathan Rea may require surgery to his finger after crashing out of the first World Supersport race of the season. See Jonathan Rea’s injured finger in full glory Rea is still in the...

Qatar World Superbikes: Fonsi Nieto records first World Superbike victory in Qatar

23 February 2008 by Sarah Carnell

It started all Yamaha and finished all Spanish in the second World Superbike race in Qatar. Experienced Yamaha team-mates Troy Corser and Noriyuki Haga started strongly but the Ducati 1098, new to...

Qatar World Supersport: Broc Parkes wins in dramatic fashion while Craig Jones gets podium spot

23 February 2008 by Sarah Carnell

Yamaha’s Broc Parkes took the first World Supersport victory of the season in Qatar in the most dramatic of fashions. It looked as if Fabien Foret was certain of the win as he held off strong...

Qatar World Superbikes: Troy Bayliss wins race one in battle of Ducati 1098s

23 February 2008 by Sarah Carnell

The World Superbike season has kicked off in style in Qatar this morning with former champion Troy Bayliss taking the win after a thrilling final lap battle with Max Biaggi. This was an historic day...

Qatar World Superbikes: Yamaha's Troy Corser claims first pole of the season

22 February 2008 by Michael Guy

Mr Superpole, Troy Corser claimed his 41st pole position in Qatar with a scintillating lap 0.6 seconds faster than his closest rival. In windy conditions Troy Corser was once again the man to beat...

Qatar World Supersport: Brits Craig Jones and Jonathan Rea on front row

22 February 2008 by Michael Guy

British riders Craig Jones and Jonathan Rea will start tomorrow’s opening race of the 2008 World Supersport calendar on the front row after sensational performances in this afternoon’s final...

World Superbike free practice times

22 February 2008 by Andy Downes

World Superbike Superpole at Qatar in Doha starts in just a couple of minutes but here are results for the latest free practice session that just finished. MCN will keep you up to date throughout the...

Qatar World Superbikes: Troy Corser again from Troy Bayliss in WSB second qualifying

22 February 2008 by Michael Guy

Yamaha’s Troy Corser continued his dominance at Qatar by setting an impressive 1min 58.560sec lap time in today’s second qualifying session. In improved weather conditions, which saw a drop in the...

Qatar World Supersport: Joan Lascorz fastest, Brits on pace

22 February 2008 by Michael Guy

Spaniard Joan Lascorz was the surprise package of the second free practice session by securing top spot onboard his Glaner Motocard.com Honda in Qatar this morning. The 22-year-old showed his...