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Suter Introduces 2012 MotoGP Bike - But Will It Be Much Cheaper Than A Satellite Machine
motomatters.com &bull 2 Hours AgoThe upcoming changes to MotoGP in 2012 have the chance to revolutionize the class. The switch to 1000cc, along with the introduction of the Claiming Rule Teams, who will be allowed extra fuel and engines and to use production-based engines in prototype chassis, should shake up the grid considerably. Today at Misano, Eskil Suter introduced the bike he intends to supply after the 2012 MotoGP regulations come into… Full Story »
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World Superbike: Nurburgring Friday Report
www.ultimatemotorcycling.com via @4MotorCycleInfo &bull YesterdayPrivateer Carlos Checa (Althea Racing Ducati) slammed in a brilliant new track best lap of 1'55.232 during the opening qualifying session of race weekend to lead local favourite Troy Corser (BMW Motorrad Motorsport) at Nurburgring for Round 11 of the 2010 World Superbike Championship. Checa was a podium finisher at Nurburgring in 2009, and is looking forward to another chance to improve tomorrow, before facing Superpole on Saturday afternoon. Championship leader Max… Full Story »
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Pedrosa won't back off after best Friday
www.crash.net via @MrFyhr &bull YesterdayFresh from his victory in Indianapolis five days ago, Dani Pedrosa picked up where he left off and topped the timesheets during Friday practice at Misano. Improving with every exit from the pits, the 24-year-old Spaniard's fastest lap time was… Full Story »
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Checa On Provisional World Superbike Pole Position At Nurburgring
Roadracing World &bull Yesterday
This original, copyrighted material may not be copied, cut and pasted, published or otherwise reproduced in any way in any medium, which means, don't post this on another website or BBS. Weather conditions: Light clouds. Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport rider Troy Corser (AUS) had a very satisfying Friday at the Nurburgring (GER). He finished the first day of the team's home event of the 2010 FIM Superbike World Championship in an encouraging second, and is happy after a very productive Friday. Ruben Xaus (ESP) was still struggling to find rear grip and finished 14th. Xaus and the team are confident… Full Story »
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Germany WSB: All Friday's practice times
Bike Sport News &bull Sep 3, 2010
Racedays Kawasaki rider Josh Elliott in Superstock 600 actionImage by Paul SturmanNurburgring World Superbike qualifying practice one - conditions dry 1 7 C. CHECA ESP Althea Racing Ducati 1098R 1'55.232 23 160,487 268,7 2 11 T. CORSER AUS BMW Motorrad Motorsport BMW S1000 RR 1'55.447 0.215 0.215 21 160,188 268,7 3 84 M. FABRIZIO ITA Ducati Xerox Team Ducati 1098R 1'55.753 0.521 0.306 17 159,764 271,4 4 67 S. BYRNE GBR Althea Racing Ducati 1098R 1'55.998 0.766 0.245 20 159,427 268,0 5 41 N. HAGA JPN Ducati Xerox Team Ducati 1098R 1'56.024 0.792 0.026 20 159,391 268,0 6 3 M.… Full Story »
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MotoGP: Miss Motosprint With Pramac
www.ultimatemotorcycling.com via @MotorcyclingMag &bull Sep 2, 2010A big crowd with bike passion showed up yesterday night in Riccione to the event that opens the Gran Prix of San Marino, Round 12 of the 2010 MotoGP Championship, and Riviera of Rimini weekend. A highlight was the nomination… Full Story »
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Melandri ready to choose the BMW Sbk - News about Moto GP on Moto GP News
www.motogpnews.org via @sweetritha &bull Sep 2, 2010Marco Melandri is ready to leave to go to MotoGP Superbike . The Romagna was very attracted to the offer that has made David Tardozzi , team manager of Opel : run next year in SBK and then devote himself… Full Story »
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- BMW
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- MotoGP
- Marco Melandri
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WSBK: Troy Corser confident for BMW success in Germany
www.motoonline.com.au via @MotoOnline &bull Sep 2, 2010With Queenslander Chris Vermeulen already a scratching for the remainder of the season with a knee injury, Broc Parkes has now joined him on the sidelines after parting company with his privateer Honda team. That leaves Corser as the sole bearer of antipodean pride in the premier class, and he's confident that his factory BMW will… Full Story »
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Splitlath Aprilia shocked' by Evo exclusion
Crash.Net British Superbikes &bull Sep 1, 2010Splitlath Aprilia has expressed its 'shock' at having had their British Superbike Evo hopes almost ruined by a technical infringement ten rounds into the season. The ruling was made prior to qualifying at Cadwell Park after officials declared that certain… Full Story »
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Cadwell BSB: Riders Reviews
Bike Sport News &bull Sep 1, 2010
Weeden battles through mechanical issues for positive resultImage by JKN PhotographyMCE British Superbikes Dan Linfoot - Motorpoint Yamaha [Q=11,R1=9,R2=13] "Not very happy, I really struggled with the mountain section of the track and was forever playing catch up, the bike was a missile and I should have been able to make the most of that. I am pleased to have finished both races and have a good feeling with the bike. We need Andrew back on the bike, having a team mate to inspire you and help set up is crucial"Tom Tunstall - Doodson Motorsport [Q=23,R1=15,R2=19] "I don't think we've… Full Story »
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Cadwell Park - Race results (1) [amended]
Crash.Net British Superbikes &bull Aug 30, 2010NB: Tommy Bridewell disqualified for colliding with John Laverty 1. Tommy Hill GBR Worx Crescent Suzuki 26mins 25.609s 2. Josh Brookes AUS HM Plant Honda +5.116s 3. Ryuichi Kiyonari JPN HM Plant Honda +7.092s 4. Michael Laverty GBR Relentless by… Full Story »
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Drain cover destroys Hayden's knee slider
Crash.Net MotoGP &bull Aug 30, 2010Nicky Hayden's hopes of challenging for a home podium in Sunday's Indianapolis Grand Prix ended when his left knee slider was ripped off early in the race. Being unable to use his knee for balance on such a slick track… Full Story »
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- BMW
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- Casey Stoner
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Hill, Brookes Split British Superbike Wins Monday At Cadwell Park, Top Three In Championship Separated By One Point
Roadracing World &bull Aug 30, 2010
Tommy Hill and Josh Brookes took the victories in the ninth round of the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship at Cadwell Park, while Ryuichi Kiyonari packed the points, to leave the title fight on a knife-edge. Riding the Worx Crescent Suzuki, Hill powered out of a comparatively lean spell, first by taking pole start, and then taking that pace into the first race at Lincolnshire circuit, overcoming the early threat of HM Plant Honda rider Brookes by nosing ahead at Barn to take the victory by some five seconds. We've had our ups and downs but we've muscled our way… Full Story »
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Previews Of This Coming Weekend's World Superbike Event At The Nurburgring
Roadracing World &bull Aug 30, 2010
Munich/Stephanskirchen, 30th August 2010. With the summer break now over, the race weekend at the Nurburgring in Germany sees the teams in the FIM Superbike World Championship entering the finishing straight of the 2010 season. For Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport the 11th race weekend of the season at the historic circuit in the Eifel mountains will be special for two reasons. It is the home event for the German team in this year's championship, and on Sunday all involved will celebrate a new milestone: Race 2 at the Nurburgring will be the team's 50th since its arrival… Full Story »
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Moto2: Elias wins restarted Moto2 race - from Motorsport.co.uk
www.motorsport.co.uk via @Motorsport_UK &bull Aug 29, 2010Toni Elias edged closer to the inaugural Moto2 title by winning his third straight race in a restarted and shortened Indianapolis event.The original start had to be abandoned after two separate multi-bike tangles at Turn 2 saw eight riders crash, with Gabor Talmacsi, Simone Corsi, Raffaele… Full Story »
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Hill claims Cadwell Park pole
Crash.Net British Superbikes &bull Aug 29, 2010Tommy Hill has taken pole position for the ninth round of the MCE British Superbike Championship at Cadwell Park. His first since the series' last visit to the circuit back in May, Hill was a comfortable three tenths faster than… Full Story »
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Marco Melandri to Replace Xaus in BMW World Superbike Team?
irishroadracers.smfforfree.com via @irishroadracers &bull Aug 29, 2010By Jenny Gun Rumors are intensifying about Marco Melandris possible switch to World Superbike next season, as BMW Team Manager Davide Tardozzi told Italian news site GPone, we dont have the signature, and that is the most important part, but… Full Story »
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Marco Melandri All But Confirmed to Replace Xaus in BMW World Superbike Team
www.asphaltandrubber.com via @Asphalt_Rubber &bull Aug 29, 2010Rumors are intensifying about Marco Melandri's possible switch to World Superbike next season, as BMW Team Manager Davide Tardozzi told Italian news site GPone, "we don't have the signature, and that is the most important part, but I received a… Full Story »
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Hill Wins British Superbike Superpole At Cadwell Park
Roadracing World &bull Aug 29, 2010
Tommy Hill starts the Bank Holiday Monday ninth round of the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship at Cadwell Park from pole position having headed off the fierce challenges of his title rivals Josh Brookes and Ryuichi Kiyonari. Currently second in the standings, seven points down on Kiyonari, Hill is keen to forge clear and be in a strong position as the series heads into the "Showdown" phase after these races at the Lincolnshire circuit. Hill powered his Worx Crescent Suzuki to a fourth pole start of the campaign, and his first since the fourth round at Cadwell Park, with a… Full Story »
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Cadwell BSB: Hill fastest in wet third practice
Bike Sport News &bull Aug 29, 2010
Tommy Hill just pipped Ryuichi Kiyonari to top spotBy David MillerImage by Double Red Worx Suzuki's Tommy Hill has paddled his way to the fastest time in the wet third British Superbike free practice session at Cadwell Park, pipping Ryuichi… Full Story »
