Kawasaki out of MotoGP
UPDATE #2 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. Kawasaki said it has pulled out of motorcycling's MotoGP world championship as part of the company's efforts to cut costs. "We … Read More
Category: Motorcycle Racing
Bernie welcomes Schu’s Superbike snub
Michael Schumacher tried his hand at bike racing (GMM) Bernie Ecclestone has welcomed reports that Michael Schumacher turned down a recent opportunity to make a full-time return to racing. Schumacher, … Read More
Bayliss wants $2m to race Rossi
World Superbike champion Troy Bayliss has put a price tag of $A2.1 million for a proposed match race against world MotoGP titleholder Valentino Rossi. Rossi is reportedly keen on the … Read More
Airwaves to become title sponsor of Yamaha team
Chewing gum brand, Wrigley’s Airwaves, extended their association with GSE Racing to become the title sponsor of the Airwaves Yamaha team for the 2009 British Superbike Championship season. Under the … Read More
2009 MotoGP entry list:
The FIM has published the official entry list for the 2009 MotoGP season, which will feature just 19 riders. 2009 MotoGP entry list: 3. Dani Pedrosa SPA Repsol Honda Team4. … Read More
Honda axes AMA program
The economic downturn has claimed its first major victim with the announcement that American Honda has withdrawn from road racing. The primary factor for the withdraw was the “current global … Read More
AMA to double purses
With a combined total of over $3.3 million in purse money and cash bonuses posted for the AMA Pro American Superbike, AMA Pro Daytona SportBike, AMA Pro SuperSport and AMA … Read More
US Government may impose 100% tariff
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) today strongly criticized the Bush Administration's consideration of a possible 100 percent tariff on a broad range of popular European motorcycles and scooters in retaliation … Read More
Jerez Day 2: Rossi goes fastest
Overnight rain forced the MotoGP riders testing at Jerez on Thursday to make a late start, with riders waiting until lunchtime before considering the track dry enough to make riding … Read More
Pedrosa tops day 1 of Jerez test
Despite bitter cold and strong winds, and although track temperatures only reached 23 degrees this afternoon, Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa was more than half a second inside the lap … Read More
Hayden featured in Men´s Fitness magazine
Nicky Hayden 2006 MotoGP World Champion Nicky Hayden has become a regular in the U.S. press this year, and not just in the racing media. The American has been featured … Read More
AMA seeks parts approval for 2009
Following the announcement of its new road racing class structure last month, AMA Pro Racing confirmed today that it is now accepting applications for the approval of all key parts … Read More
I could become top F1 driver, says MotoGP champ Rossi
Valentino Rossi Motorcycling world champion Valentino Rossi said he believed he could become a top Formula One driver after impressing while testing a Ferrari on Thursday. The Italian has previously … Read More
Ferrari plan Rossi test in 2008
UPDATE Valentino Rossi will drive the F2008 car, the car used by regular drivers Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen in the GP races this year. The test will take place … Read More
MotoGP to race in Singapore?
According to reports in ‘Today’ a free newspaper published by Mediacorp, after a very successful debut Formula One event on the streets of Singapore, the MotoGP Championship are looking to … Read More
Yamaha and Fiat to continue together
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd and Fiat Automobiles Spa have concluded an agreement to continue their partnership for a further two years. The agreement will see Fiat continue as the title … Read More
Stoner wrist surgery a success
Casey Stoner Former MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner has undergone a successful operation to his left wrist, according to a statement from the Australian's team Ducati. Stoner, who came runner-up … Read More
Rossi to race in Rally of Britain
MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi will switch to four wheels to take part in next month's Rally of Britain, a spokesman for the Italian said. The eight-time motorcycling champion, who has … Read More
Gibernau thrilled to be back
Sete Gibernau made his official return to the world of Moto GP at Valencia on Monday when he completed his first day of testing for his newly formed Ducati Satellite … Read More
Michelin says adios to MotoGP
Sunday's season-ending grand prix at Valencia will be Michelin's final MotoGP race, with the sport moving to a single tire supplier (Bridgestone) for 2009. Michelin released the following statement: "The … Read More
Stoner wins 6th race of 2008
Casey Stoner storms to another dominating win Casey Stoner ended the 2008 season as he began, victorious onboard the Ducati Desmosedici GP8. The Australian took the win at the Gran … Read More
Stoner wins pole in Valencia
As the track in Valencia dried this afternoon, it was Casey Stoner who capitalised on the situation, and will start tomorrow’s final round of the season from pole position. The … Read More
Tentative 2009 MotoGP calendar
Date – Grand Prix -Circuit April 12th* – Qatar – Losail April 26th – Japan – Motegi May 3rd – Spain – Jerez May 17th – France – Le Mans … Read More
Repsol Honda team 1-2 in Valencia practice
Repsol Honda RC212V rider Nicky Hayden made a perfect start to the 2008 season finale at Valencia today, heading both morning and afternoon practice sessions. His teammate Dani Pedrosa was … Read More
Rossi romps to victory in Sepang
Valentino Rossi took victory number nine of his 2008 season in the Polini Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix, escaping from the clutches of Dani Pedrosa in the final third of an … Read More