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Steve & Rick Fund auctions live on EBay |
An auction of sidecar and TT memorabilia from the best in the sport is ongoing on Ebay to raise funds for the Steve & Rick Fund.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Laconi Moves to DFX and Ducati |
The DFX Corse team, run by Daniele Carli, has snapped up Frenchman Régis Laconi for the 2009 World Superbike season, with an option for 2010.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Tristan Palmer to Join Hawk Racing For 2009 |
We are very pleased to announce that Tristan Palmer will join the Hawk Racing squad for the 2009 British Superbike Championship.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Arai Riders For Health Auction at Bike Show |
As the UK Importers and Distributors of Arai helmets, Phoenix Distribution (NW) Limited will be present at the NEC Motorcycle and Scooter Show from 27th November to 7th December, Hall 2 stand 2G60-The Arai Entertainment Zone.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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On Bike TT Experience 1&2 and The Complete Purple Helmets released in great value 2-disc sets |
On Bike TT Experience 1&2 and The Complete Purple Helmets released in great value 2-disc sets
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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The Official Review of the 2008 GBXC Championship released on DVD |
The Official Review of the 2008 GBXC Championship released on DVD
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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All The MX Action You Can Handle – And More |
Reviews of the 2008 Motocross of Nations, World and British Motocross Championships released on DVD
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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BMW S 1000 RR - UK Premiere at the International Motorcycle Show, NEC |
November is a key month for BMW Motorrad (UK) – a time when the public get their first opportunity to see the latest models in the BMW range first hand as they are unveiled at the Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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KTM Are Ready to Race at The Bike Show |
KTM are set to unleash two exciting new models at The Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show and will launch the all new KTM RC8 Super Cup race series, which will run in the British Superbike Championship.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Superbike Race Winner Instructs at Ron Haslam Race School |
This year’s Bennetts British Superbike championship runner-up Leon Haslam is the only BSB race winner to regularly instruct at a UK race school.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Ducati Streetfighter, 1198 And 1100 Monster To Be Unleashed at The Bike Show |
Ducati is set to unleash several showstopping new models at the forthcoming Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show, including an awesome Streetfighter,
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Linfoot Crashes out of Contention at Macau |
Dan Linfoot saw his dream of a podium finish in his first ever Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix end after crashing out on the opening lap of the 15-lap race, breaking his left collarbone in the process.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Macau Podium For McGuinness |
VK Vent Axia Honda rider John McGuinness secured a confidence-inspiring third place for the Paul Bird Motorsport Team to claim another podium placing at the 2008 Macau Grand Prix.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Easton Wins 42nd Macau Grand Prix on Doosan Honda |
Stuart Easton, riding the Doosan Honda 1000cc Fireblade, has won the 2008 Macau Grand Prix.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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New Biking and Motorsport 2009 Calendar Site |
New Biking and Motorsport 2009 Calendar Site
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Linfoot Secures Fourth First Time Out at Macau Grand Prix |
Dan Linfoot made an impressive debut performance racing at the 42nd Macau Motorcycle GP today.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Relentless Suzuki Sign Lowry For 2009 BSB Campaign |
We are very pleased to announce that 22-year-old British rider Ian Lowry will join Atsushi Watanabe in the Relentless Suzuki by TAS Racing British Superbike team for 2009.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Hannspree Honda Althea Team - Supersport 2009 riders |
The HANNspree Honda Althea team has made their decision concerning the 2009 World Supersport Championship season.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Linsdell Looks for Support For 2009 |
21 year old Olie Linsdell is still looking at options for the 2009 racing season, and at this present time has no affordable offer on the table for next year.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Honda’s 2009 Motorcycle Models and Ride of a Lifetime Competition at Bike Show |
The stars of Honda’s 2009 motorcycle range will be unveiled in the UK at this month’s International Motorcycle and Scooter Show at the NEC in Birmingham ....
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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The Dark Knight Bat-Pod Unleashed at The Bike Show |
The amazing Bat-pod from the Batman blockbuster The Dark Knight will be unleashed as a major feature at the Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show, at the Birmingham NEC!
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Paul Bird finalises WSB details at Kawasaki Motors UK |
Owner of the PBM team, Paul Bird, visited Kawasaki Motors UK on Friday 7 November to conclude the last areas of his agreement with the Japanese manufacturer in becoming their official World Superbike racing partner.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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YART Takes Victory at Doha Ahead of Maco Moto Racing and Yamaha Folch Endurance |
Yamaha Austria Racing Team took the victory at the 8 Hours of Doha.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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YART leads the 8 Hours of Doha ahead of Maco Moto Raci |
What a dramatic race under the Qatari sun! On the Losail racetrack is a frantic battle for the lead involving Maco Moto Racing and Yamaha Austria Racing Team.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Endurance World Championship 2008 - SERT on Pole Position in Doha |
Suzuki Endurance Racing Team confirms his domination and took pole position for the 8 Hours of Doha, last round of the 2008 Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Brno Extends MotoGP Contract Until 2013 |
MotoGP will return to the Czech venue of Brno until at least 2013, thanks to an extension of the current agreement between the circuit’s owners and World Championship commercial rights-holders Dorna Sports.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Schumacher takes on the Yamaha WSB R1 at Portimao 2008 Media Test |
There was an extra guest amongst the media journalists present for the 2008 Factory Media Test at the Parkalgar circuit in Portimao last Monday.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Shakedown For The All New Stiggy Team at Portimao |
Since last Sunday, after finishing the 2008 Supersport World Championship in Portimao in 3rd place, Team Stiggy has already expanded into a four rider team contesting both the WSBK and WSS class.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Kawasaki Challenge Has Bird Dreaming |
Following today's announcement that Paul Bird Motorsport will run the official Kawasaki World Superbike Championship Team from 2009, not only is team owner Paul Bird delighted, he has revealed that plans are already at an advanced stage to take up the challenge.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Endurance World Championship 2008 - Doha First qualifying session |
Suzuki Endurance Racing Team has already taken, from the first qualifying session, a serious option for the pole-position for the 8 Hours of Doha, last round of the 2008 Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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First Stone of Balatonring Circuit Put in Place |
The first stone of the new Balatonring circuit, which will host next year inaugural Hungarian GP, was laid on Thursday November 6th on the construction site, located near Savoly in Western Hungary.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Troy And Ruben Happy on Their Debut |
The two day test at Valencia was the first time that BMW Motorrad Motorsport’s new riders Troy Corser and Ruben Xaus rode the new S1000RR and at the end both riders left in a very positive frame of mind.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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SERT ahead of Yamaha Austria and Yamaha Folch Endurance |
2008 Qtel FIM Endurance World Champion Suzuki SERT is dominating once again after the first free practice session held on the Losail international racetrack (5380 m).
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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SMT Honda Announce Exciting 2009 Line-up |
SMT Honda are pleased to announce that they will be having a double assault on both the British Superbike and National Superstock Championships in 2009, after securing the services of Australian ace Jason O’Halloran and Lancashire’s Adam Jenkinson.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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New R1 Makes a Great Start for the 2009 season at Portimao |
2009 Yamaha WSB riders Ben Spies and Tom Sykes enjoyed a successful two day test at Portimao with their new team.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Gowland Gets Spanish Call up |
The reigning Spanish Supersport Champion Graeme Gowland will make his return to Spain this weekend to compete in the final two rounds of the Spanish Championship with the Joe Darcey team which partnered him to his title success.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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BMW Superbike Breaks Cover at The Bike Show |
BMW will be unveiling their 2009 World Superbike debut entrant to massive expectation at The Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Guintoli Completes First Test on Crescent Suzuki |
New Crescent Suzuki British Superbike signing, Sylvain Guintoli, completed a successful first test on the 2008 GSX-R1000 at Brands Hatch today, declaring Suzuki's Superbike an 'impressive package', having finished racing in MotoGP only last month.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Activity Packed Line-Up And Free Preview Day at The Bike Show |
Organisers of the Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show have created the most comprehensive entertainment package ever and have decided that the prestigious Preview Day (Friday 28th November) will be Freeview Day;
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Yamaha And Fiat to Continue Together For Two More Years |
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd and Fiat Automobiles Spa have concluded an agreement to continue their partnership for a further two years.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Portimao Race Marks End Of An Era |
Kawasaki Motors Europe wishes to state that its current co-operation with the PSG-1 Corse World Superbike Championship team will be terminated, by mutual agreement, at the end of the 2008 season.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Laverty Targets World Championship with Parkalgar Honda |
Eugene Laverty is aiming for World Supersport Championship success in 2009 with the British-based Portuguese-owned Parkalgar Honda team.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Roberts Crowned Champion |
Brendan Roberts was today crowned FIM 1000 Superstock Cup World Champion after defying the odds going from fourth in the Championship to take the overall win.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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European Superstock 600 – Portimao Race Result |
The Superstock 600 race was also decided in a sprint finish, with the win going to British rider Gino Rea (Stonebaker Yamaha).
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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World Supersport – Portimao Race Result |
Kenan Sofuoglu (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) made a victorious return to the Supersport class.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Bayliss Double at Portimao as he Bows out |
Troy Bayliss wound up his Superbike career, and the 2008 FIM Superbike World Championship, with a spectacular double win in the final round at the Portimao circuit in Portugal in front of 91,000 spectators.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Superstock 1000 FIM Cup – Portimao Race Result |
The deciding race for the Superstock 1000 category proved to be an exciting one, as Brendan Roberts (Ducati Xerox Junior Team) powered to the win and the title.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Alfa 159 Superpole Award |
Troy Bayliss is the final winner in the ALFA 159 SUPERPOLE AWARD contest, which was launched at the opening round of the season in Qatar.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Superstock 1000 FIM Cup – Combined Qualifying |
The wet conditions left the results from the first qualifying session still standing, so Brendan Roberts (Ducati Xerox Junior Team) will start from pole,
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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World Supersport – Combined Qualifying |
2007 champion Kenan Sofuoglu (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) made a fantastic return to the Supersport championship at Portimao.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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European Superstock 600 – Combined Qualifying |
Yamahas dominated the 600 Superstock action, with five R6 machines in the top 5 positions.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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World Superbike – Superpole Result |
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) grabbed an eighth Superpole win of the season in his farewell Superbike event at Portimao's Algarve circuit with a time of 1 minute 58.548 seconds.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Roby Rolfo Completes 2009 SBK Line-Up For Team Stiggy |
Team Stiggy would like to confirm Italian Roberto Rolfo as their second Superbike World Championship rider for 2009.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Casey Stoner Leaves Hospital After Wrist Operation |
Casey Stoner underwent successful surgery on his wrist on Thursday, at the Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico in Modena.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship 2008 - 8 Heures of Doha D-8 |
The last round of the Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship will take place on Saturday, November 8th at the Losail racetrack in Qatar.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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European Superstock 600 – Portimao 1st Qualifying |
European 600 Superstock 2008 champion Loris Baz (YZF Junior Team) stamped his authority on today’s first qualifying session.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Nakano and Aprilia together for 2009 World Superbike |
Shinya Nakano has signed up to join Max Biaggi on the Aprilia RSV4, thus completing the Aprilia team that will race in the 2009 Superbike World Championship.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Superstock 1000 FIM Cup – Portimao 1st Qualifying |
Superstock 1000 FIM Cup The weekend battle that will crown this year’s Superstock 1000 FIM Cup champion got underway in today’s first qualifying session.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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World Superbike – Portimao 1st Qualifying |
Troy Corser (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) set provisional pole position at the Algarve circuit in southern Portugal, as the brand-new Autodromo Internacional opened for racing action today.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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World Supersport – Portimao 1st Qualifying |
FIM Supersport World Championship Honda machines dominated the opening Supersport qualifying session, with eight CBR600RRs in the top 10, monopolizing the entire front row.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Infineon Raceway Kicks Off 8th Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive |
Infineon Raceway will again join forces with the public this holiday season for its 8th annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, Nov. 3-21.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Charley Boorman the star of Long Way Round and Long Way Down will be attending this year's Annual Dirt Bike Show on Saturday the 15th November |
Charley Boorman, the star of Long Way Round and Long Way Down will be attending this year's Annual Dirt Bike Show on Saturday the 15th November.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Nicky Hayden Fastest At Wet Valencia |
After enjoying perfect conditions yesterday, the second and final day of testing at Valencia was badly affected by adverse weather, with intermittent showers leaving the track in a constantly damp state.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Bad Weather Affects Team San Carlo Honda Gresini Second Day Testing At Valencia |
The second and last tests day to prepare the 2009 season, in Valencia, has been set back by the adverse weather conditions:
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Dovizioso Makes Wet-Weather Debut With Repsol Honda |
Cold, wet weather dominated the second day of testing at Valencia today, with most riders deciding that there was little to learn in the tricky conditions.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Bad Weather Curtails Fiat Yamaha Team Test in Valencia |
Due to bad weather in Valencia today the Fiat Yamaha Team took the decision to cancel their second day of testing at the Spanish track.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Gowland To Miss Portimao Due To Team Withdrawal |
Britain’s Graeme Gowland will not get to compete in the season finale of the World Supersport Championship at the newly built Portimao track in the Algarve this weekend as the Berry Racing Team he rides for have withdrawn from the meeting.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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2008 British Superbike Season Review DVD set out now! |
The DVD British Superbike fans have been waiting for is now available. It features more than five hours of thrilling non-stop action, both on track and behind-the-scenes from all 12 rounds of this year's championship.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Hopkins Improves As Melandri Makes Kawasaki Debut |
Less than 24 hours after the chequered flag at Valencia brought the 2008 season to a close, John Hopkins and new teammate, Marco Melandri,
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Lorenzo Seventh As Work Starts On 2009 Challenge |
Fiat Yamaha Team rider Jorge Lorenzo made a start on his 2009 campaign today as the first day of winter testing took place in Valencia.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Dovizioso Enjoys First Day With HRC Pedrosa Starts Winter Testing |
Less than 24 hours after the 2008 MotoGP season ended at Valencia yesterday afternoon, the Repsol Honda Team began its preparation for the 2009 World Championship with Dani Pedrosa and new recruit Andrea Dovizioso.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Casey Stoner And Nicky Hayden Take The GP9 On Track In Valencia |
The first session of a two-day test got underway in hot and sunny conditions in Valencia today, a day full of new things for the Ducati Marlboro Team.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Rossi Makes Positive Start On 2009 Campaign In Valencia |
One day after the final race of his victorious season, MotoGP World Champion Valentino Rossi began working towards the defence of his title with his first day’s testing aboard the 2009 prototype M1.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Team San Carlo Honda Gresinis 2009 Season Begins Today With Valencia Tests |
Team San Carlo Honda Gresini began its preparations for the 2009 season at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia today, as the Spanish track played host to the first tests for next year with riders Alex De Angelis and Toni Elias.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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New Era Starts Positively for Rizla Suzuki |
Rizla Suzuki MotoGP racers Chris Vermeulen and Loris Capirossi both made positive steps forward during today’s post Valencian Grand Prix test in Spain as they clocked the fourth and fifth fastest times respectively.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Rea to Make Superbike Debut at Season Finale |
Jonathan Rea will make his World Superbike debut this weekend as the HANNspree Ten Kate Honda team heads to the final round of the 2008 championship at Portimao in Portugal.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Suzuki Unleashes All-New Gsx-R1000 And Gladius at The Bike Show |
Suzuki are all set to unleash their latest range of new and updated 2009 machines at the 2008 Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show, held this year from 28th November to 7th December at the NEC in Birmingham.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Universal Pictures Celebrate DVD Release of Charley Boormans By Any Means |
Charley Boorman’s latest adventure, By Any Means will be released on DVD on November 3rd (RRP: £19.99).
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Stoner Strolls to Sixth Win in Spanish Sunshine |
Casey Stoner ended the 2008 season as he began, victorious onboard the Ducati Desmosedici GP8.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Stoner Takes Pole Number Nine to End 2008 Qualifying Action |
Casey Stoner had the last word in MotoGP qualifying for the 2008 season with his ninth pole position of the year, setting a 1´31.502 lap of the Valencia circuit that proved too hot to handle for his premier class rivals.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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AMA Pro Racing Names Sonoco official fuel of AMA Road Racing |
AMA Pro Racing today announced that Sunoco has been chosen as the fuel of AMA Road Racing.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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AMA Pro Racing Announces Dunlop is Official Tire of AMA Road Racing |
AMA Pro Racing today announced that Dunlop has been chosen as the sole tire supplier of AMA Road Racing.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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AMA Pro Racing Announces Class Structure for 2009 Season |
AMA Pro Racing announced today its class structure and weekend event package for the 2009 motorcycle road racing season.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Red Bull Riders Cup - Valencia Practice - October 24th |
Pole position for Saturday's Red Bull Riders Cup went to the AMA U.S. Team and visiting American 13 year old Hayden Gillim on a day when wet and slippery conditions saw almost all the Red Bull Rookies,
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Hayden Opens The Action With Fastest Friday Times in Valencia |
Determined to take a pole position and race victory to sign-off his stay with Repsol Honda, Nicky Hayden took the initiative in the MotoGP Free Practice sessions on Friday.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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MotoGP Calendar - Change of Date for Misano |
The Grand Prix of San Marino & Riviera di Rimini will be held a week earlier, on September 6 (instead of 13). The 2009 provisional calendar of the FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix is in the following link:
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Yamaha Showcase 2009 Range at Stoneleigh Dirt Bike Show |
This coming November, Yamaha will once again be exhibiting at the Warwickshire based Dirt Bike Show, the only place to see their whole range of awesome 2009 Yamaha off-road models under one roof.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Crescent Suzuki Wishes Sykes Well |
Tom Sykes will leave the official Suzuki British Superbike team, operated by Crescent Motorcycle Co, at the end of this month after a very positive 2008 season.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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‘Lorenzo’s Lands’ Livery For Jorge In Valencia |
Jorge Lorenzo’s Fiat Yamaha M1 is carrying a special ‘Lorenzo’s Lands’ livery this weekend, for the final Grand Prix of the 2008 season at Valencia in Spain.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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MotoGP Arrives at Cool Valencia For Season Finale |
In stark contrast to Malaysia there were chilly temperatures on Thursday morning at the Ricardo Tormo circuit, ahead of the Gran Premio Parts Europe de la Comunitat Valenciana weekend, the eighteenth and final race of the 2008 MotoGP World Championship.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Team Stiggy Completes Supersport Line-Up For 2009 |
Team Stiggy has signed Italian Gianluca Vizziello to partner Australian Anthony West, completing the team’s Supersport World Championship line-up for 2009.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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BMW Low-Seat Demo Rides And Suzuki Off-Road Activities Unveiled at The Bike Show |
Long time show manufacturer supporters BMW and Suzuki have developed new initiatives for the activity packed Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Youthstream Announces Organizers of The Year Lierop Santiago De Chile And Pleven |
With a fantastic 2008 season having come to an end Youthstream is proud to announce the organizers of the year.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Gamble Wins the GSX-R Trophy |
Young Ulsterman, Stanley Gamble wrapped up the ACU Suzuki GSX-R600 Trophy at Pembrey this weekend finishing second in race one, which was sufficient to give him the title, and he rounded out his superb season by winning the second race.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Capcom's MotoGP 08 Video Game Goes On Sale Worldwide |
MotoGP's new video game release will tie in seamlessly with the conclusion of the real-life action for 2008.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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National Motorcycle Show Revving up for 2009 |
The National Motorcycle Show has announced that it will be returning to Manchester Central (formerly GMEX) for its 16th year on the 9th – 11th January 2009.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Team San Carlo Honda Gresini Head To Spain For 2008 Finale |
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Centurion Racing - 2009 Rider Line up |
Centurion Racing are delighted to announce their two-rider line-up for the 2009 British Supersport series.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Andrea Dovizioso and Yuki Takahashi head to Valencia Last Race of 2008 |
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Infineon Raceway Announces 2009 Race Schedule |
NASCAR’s 21st consecutive visit to the Sonoma Valley will headline the 2009 Big O Tires Racing Season at Infineon Raceway, raceway officials announced today.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Team Stiggy And Oral Engineering in Co-Operation in 2009 |
Following the news of its entry into the Superbike World Championship in 2009, Team Stiggy is happy to announce details of the agreement between the team and highly qualified engineering company - Oral Engineering.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Valencia to Pass The MotoGP Torch From 2008 to 2009 |
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Red Bull Riders Cup - Valencia Preview - October 25th |
Saturday in Valencia, the final MotoGP weekend of the season, sees the Red Bull Riders Cup contested for the second time.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Stewart Getting Set For Bercy After Sensational First Yamaha Appearance |
2008 AMA Motocross Champion, Motocross of Nations winner and undoubtedly one of the main stars of American motocross and supercross, James Stewart, will make his first European appearance on his new Yamaha YZ450F at the Bercy SX in Paris, France, in just over two weeks time.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Rizla Suzuki Ready For The Final Showdown in Valencia |
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Fiat Yamaha Riders Head to Valencia With More Records in Sight |
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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MotoGP - Valencia - Preview Team Talk |
Checkout what the teams have to say about forthcoming event:
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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HM Plant Honda Announces 2009 British Championship Rider Line-Up |
HM Plant Honda is pleased to announce its rider line-up for the 2009 British Superbike Championship with Glen Richards and Josh Brookes competing in the Superbike class, Steve Brogan looking to retain his title in the British Superstock championship and Steve Plater aiming for the British Supersport title.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Successful End to 2008 For Relentless Suzuki |
Relentless Suzuki by TAS Racing ended their 2008 racing season in fine style with four wins in two days at the Sunflower Trophy Races in Ireland.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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MV Agusta And Luca Scassa Are Italian Superbike Champions |
In 1973 Giacomo Agostini won the last Italian Championship on a MV Agusta 500, thirty five years later Luca Scassa brings the Varese (Italy) based company back on the top step of the podium of the premiere class in the drivers' championship as well as the constructors overall standings.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Kawasaki Unleashes New Ninja ZX-6R ER-6 Range And Cruiser Models at The Bike Show |
Kawasaki are set to unveil their line-up of 2009 machinery at The Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show, held this year from 28th November to 7th December.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Sykes wins the Race of the Year for Rizla Suzuki |
Tom Sykes has finished his season on a high by taking pole position, race win and the lap record today at Mallory Park during the Race of the Year.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Countdown to Sheffield Supercros |
A star studded and possibly best line-up ever will be descending on Sheffield to compete at round one of the British Supercross Championship on Saturday October 25th at the Sheffield Arena.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Jarvis Goes Down in History Books |
The season just got better for Graham Jarvis and the MRS Sherco team, after taking his fifth British Championship Trials title a couple of weeks ago, Jarvis broke history at the famous Scott Trial at the weekend, where he took his eighth win, the most any rider has won it since the Scott Trial began in 1914!
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Eurosport Extends British Superbike Championship Deal |
Eurosport will broadcast the British Superbike Championship (BSB) for a further two seasons after renewing its exclusive live rights deal with MotorSport Vision this week.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Unique Custom Bike Built Live at The Bike Show |
Custom bike builders Hawg Haven are set to construct a £30,000 monster live before bikers’ eyes at The Carole Nash International Motorcycle & Scooter Show.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Italy Snatches Second Francesco Zerbi Trophy From France-Maiden Podium For Bulgaria |
Edition three of the FIM SuperMoto of Nations was a close one on the fabulous track of Pleven in Bulgaria where 15,000 spectators showed up and even celebrated an unexpected home podium. Italy won with France taking second.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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British 125GP– Brands Hatch Race Result |
British 125GP– Brands Hatch Race Result
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup – Brands Hatch Race Result |
The final race of the inaugural Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup lived up to pre-race expectations of a monumental duel between Jon Kirkham and Ben Wilson, with the ultimate prize of the Autumn Cup champion at stake.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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National Superstock 600 – Brands Hatch Race One and Two Result |
Lee Johnston crossed the line in third place, behind race winner Jimmy Hill and Chris Northover in the opening race at Brands Hatch Indy to secure the Metzeler National Superstock 600 title.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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British Supersport – Brands Hatch Race Result |
2008 Supersport champion, Glen Richards, capped off the season with a hard-fought victory ahead of Steve Plater and Josh Brookes, at a packed Brands Hatch Indy circuit.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Champion Byrne Signs off With Double Top |
Shane Byrne rounded off his Bennetts British Superbike title winning campaign with a pair of victories in the final round at Brands Hatch.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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National Superstock 1000 - Brands Hatch Race Result |
Alastair Seeley lined up for his first pole position of the season, breaking the season-long domination of Kirkham and Brogan.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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James Toseland And Crash Set To Rock The Nec at The Bike Show |
MotoGP star and acclaimed musician James Toseland will perform with his band Crash at this year’s Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Chareyre Brothers Add Drama to Second Consecutive Family Win |
A thrilling penultimate round of the 2008 campaign prepared what will be a fantastic finale in Greece in a couple of weeks.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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World Supersport – Magny Cours Race Result |
The Supersport title was also assigned immediately after the SBK race, and it went to another Australian, Andrew Pitt (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda), who took the win.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Bayliss SBK World Champion for the Third Time |
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) clinched the FIM Superbike World Championship for the third time today after finishing third in race 1 at Magny-Cours in front of 78,000 spectators.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Superstock 1000 FIM Cup – Magny Cours Race Result |
First win of the season for Matej Smrz (MS Racing Honda), the Czech rider getting the better in a hectic final few laps over Frenchman Freddy Foray (Coutelle Suzuki) and Claudio Corti (Yamaha Motor Italia Junior Team), who scored his first podium this year.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Stoner Repeats Australian Victory Ahead Of Rejuvenated Rossi |
In front of 50,541 spectators at Phillip Island, Casey Stoner repeated his 2007 home victory in the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Stiggy Motorsport And Leon Haslam in World Superbikes 2009 |
Former Grand Prix racer Johan Stigefelt started his own race team in 2005 in order to fulfil his ambition of becoming a team owner.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Win a Ducati Monster With Odeon Entertainment's 2008 BSB Season Review |
This November Odeon Entertainment will be showcasing two new and exciting product ranges at the International Motorcycle and Scooter show at the NEC stand 2J70.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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USA's Winning Streak Reaches 19th Chamberlain Trophy |
A very exciting 62nd edition of the Red Bull Motocross of Nations was won by Team USA for the 19th time in their history as James Stewart (MX1), Ryan Villopoto (MX2) and Tim Ferry (Open) rode strong throughout the three heats.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Rockstar Makita Suzuki Celebrates AMA Superbike Championship & Sweeps Podium |
Rockstar Makita Suzuki Factory Racing celebrated the end of the 2008 AMA Superbike season in true championship-winning style – by sweeping the AMA Superbike podium one-two-three at the final round at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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National Superstock 600 – Silverstone Race Result |
RDL UK1 Racing’s Luke Jones put in a mature and polished performance to claim victory at round 10 of the Metzeler
National Superstock championship at Silverstone (28 September).
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Kennaugh Wins Silverstone Race as Richards Seals BSS Championship |
Crossing the finish line in fourth position, an emotional Glen Richards claimed the 2008 Fuchs-Silkolene British Supersport Championship at Silverstone (28 September), his second title in successive seasons for the MAP Embassy squad.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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British 125GP – Silverstone Race Result |
British 125GP – Silverstone Race Result
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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King Kirkham Is Crowned Champion |
Jon Kirkham proved his dominance of the inaugural Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup by wrapping up the title with one round to spare with an enigmatic display at Silverstone (28 September).
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Title glory for Shane Byrne - Race Wins for Camier and Haslam |
Shane Byrne sealed Bennetts British Superbike title glory with a comfortable ride into third place in a dramatic, incident packed opening race of the penultimate round at Silverstone.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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National Superstock 1000 – Silverstone Race Result |
Honda UK Racing’s Steve Brogan was finally crowned 2008 Metzeler National Superstock champion under blue skies at Silverstone (28 September).
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Rossi takes MotoGP Title With Motegi Victory |
With his eighth victory of the 2008 season, Valentino Rossi sealed his sixth MotoGP World Championship title , and eighth in all classes at the A-Style Grand Prix of Japan.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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TT riders head for Japan |
Outright TT lap record holder John McGuinness; 8 times winner Ian lougher and Riders Liaison Officer Milky Quayle, a TT winner himself; are going to Japan shortly to offer advice on the establishing of a road racing event on Miyakejima Island.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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World Supersport – Vallelunga Race Result |
Jonathan Rea (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) scored his third win of the season at Vallelunga, dominating the Supersport race from start to finish.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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World Superbikes – Vallelunga Race One & Two Result |
Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB) scored a sensational double win in the twelfth round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship at the Vallelunga circuit near Rome in front of 82,000 spectators.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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TT 2009 programme confirmed |
TT 2009 will see a repeat of the 2008 race programme for the main classes on the Mountain Circuit; plus the new "clean" TT. The Billown TTs will be over two legs of 8 laps each for the 125cc and 250cc classes.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Sim Takes Makes it a Triple With Snetterton Hat-Trick |
Jack Sim sealed a perfect weekend for himself in the penultimate round of the Triumph Triple Challenge by taking a clean sweep of pole-position and three point-scoring victories at Snetterton in Norfolk.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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TT rider recruitment in top gear. |
BSB and World Sidecar stars visited the Isle of Man with a view to participating in the TT races.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Philippaerts And Rattray Take World Titles at Faenza-Nagl And Searle Win GP |
The SIDI Grand Prix of Città di Faenza put a full stop on the MX1 and MX2 World Championships throughout an extremely emotional event.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Rossi Wins in Stormy Indianapolis |
Valentino Rossi extended his lead in the MotoGP World Championship with victory at the first ever Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix, cut short with just seven laps remaining owing to safety concerns caused by high winds and a wet track.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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British 125GP – Croft Race Result |
British 125GP – Croft Race Result
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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National Superstock 1000 – Croft Race Result |
Jon Kirkham took advantage of a Steve Brogan injury in qualifying to claim his second victory of the day at Croft, taking the chequered flag after 15 laps of the tenth round of the Metzeler National Superstock Championship (14 September).
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship 2008 - Double SERT at Bol d'Or |
After the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Suzuki Endurance Racing Team takes another double at Nevers Magny-Cours.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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British Supersport – Croft Race Result |
Glen Richards set about the task of securing the British Supersport title at Croft with aplomb, fighting back to claim victory after a red-flag interrupted race (14 September).
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup – Croft Race Result |
Jon Kirkham moved one step closer to the 2008 Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup title with a superb display to claim victory at Croft, North Yorkshire (14 September).
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Camier and Haslam Take The Victories at Croft BSB |
Leon Camier and Leon Haslam took the victories in the tenth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Croft where Shane Byrne fell six points short of sealing his second title success in five years.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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National Superstock 600 – Croft Race Result |
Robbie Brown claimed his third victory of the season in emphatic fashion to edge closer to championship leader Lee Johnston, as the ninth round of the season took place at Croft in North Yorkshire (13 September).
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Lancelot Wins All In Lierop |
The maiden edition of FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship came to an end today at Lierop under mixed weather conditions and with 35000 spectators watching the show over the weekend.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Hudson Kennaugh Takes a Superb 5th Place in WSS Race |
Hudson Kennaugh took a superb 5th place on his Raceways Yamaha R6 at the World Supersport round at Donington Park.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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European Superstock 600 – Donington Park Race Result |
After dominating two days of qualifying, Marco Bussolotti (Yamaha Motor Italia Junior Team) completed the job with the race win.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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World Supersport – Donington Park Race Result |
Joshua Brookes (Hannspree Stiggy Motorsport Honda) scored his first win of the season, when he got the better of his fellow Australian, Andrew Pitt (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) with a terrific battle in the final stages.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Bayliss and Kiyonari Share the Honours in Donington |
Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) and Ryuichi Kiyonari (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) powered to the two wins in the eleventh round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship, which was held in front of 45,000 spectators at Donington Park
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Suzuki Sweeps Atlanta Sunday Race |
Rockstar Makita Suzuki Factory Racing completely dominated the AMA Superbike Championship weekend at Road Atlanta, following up Saturday's Suzuki clean-sweep with another such victory on Sunday afternoon in Braselton, Georgia.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Championships Get Closer After Leok’s And Rattray’s Wins in Fairyhouse |
Fairyhouse Racecourse hosted a crowded Grand Prix of the Republic of Ireland today in front of 16000 spectators who enjoyed the sunny weather.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Fiat Yamaha 1-2 in Misano |
A home victory and the retirement of rival Casey Stoner at Misano left Valentino Rossi one step closer to a sixth MotoGP World Championship, and his fans in celebratory mood amidst the yellow grandstands.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Historic treble for Kneen; Sayle completes local double at MGP |
Daniel Kneen became the first man to win 3 MGP races in one week with a start to finish win in the Ultra Lightweight. Daniel Sayle won the Lightweight after a close duel with Nigel Moore.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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Barclay banks Senior MGP win. |
Adam Barclay won a much delayed and shortened Senior MGP after the first attempt to run the race was red flagged due to an oil spill.
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11/20/2008 - 03:16 PM
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