MotoGP race to be postponed due to volcano

UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today – the Grand Prix of Japan scheduled to take place this weekend – has been postponed due to the continuing disruption to flights in Europe caused by the well-publicized volcanic eruption in Iceland. MotoGP series organizers made the decision as it became clear that it would impossible for personnel and equipment to arrive in Japan on time as the volcanic ash clouds cause widespread flight cancellations across Europe.

04/18/10 Next weekend's Motegi MotoGP race is to be postponed due to the air travel crisis in Europe preventing team personnel and equipment from reaching Japan. Autosport.com rumors that MotoGP organizer Dorna will announce on Monday that the Japanese Grand Prix will be rescheduled for 1-3 October, just before the Malaysian and Australian GPs. The volcanic eruption at Eyjafjallajoekull in Iceland has closed airspace across much of Europe, leading to huge problems for teams trying to travel around the world for motorsport events.