Friday's Race Results And News From The Manx GP3 Sep 2010LANCASTRIAN MCGURK TAKES HONOURS IN MANX GRAND PRIX ULTRA-LIGHTWEIGHT RACE WITH NEW LAP AND RACE RECORD
- Neil Kent takes Lightweight Manx Grand Prix title
The final dayâs racing at the 2010 Manx Grand Prix, sponsored by visitisleofman.com, was su...
Hopkins Leads Opening AMA Pro National Guard Superbike Practice At NJMP3 Sep 2010AMA Pro National Guard Superbike
New Jersey Motorsports Park
Millville, New Jersey
September 3, 2010
Provisional Practice Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. John Hopkins (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:21.560
2. Tommy Hayden (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:21.782
3. Jake Z...
Kent Fastest, Gagne 10th In Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Qualifying At Misano3 Sep 2010Danny Kent took a firm hold on the final race of the 2010 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup with a sensational performance in qualifying for Saturday's Misano race. The 16 year old Briton bathed in the sunshine of the San Marino Grand Prix weekend while arch ri...
Sofuoglu On Provisional World Supersport Pole Position In Germany3 Sep 2010FIM Supersport World Championship
Nurburgring, Germany
September 3, 2010
Provisional Qualifying Results (all on Pirelli tires):
1. Kenan SOFUOGLU, Turkey (Honda CBR600RR), 1:59.276
2. David SALOM, Spain (Triumph Daytona 675), 1:59.277
3. Gino REA,...
Eslick Quickest In AMA Pro Daytona SportBike Practice At New Jersey Motorsports Park3 Sep 2010AMA Pro Daytona SportBike Presented by AMSOIL
New Jersey Motorsports Park
Millville, New Jersey
September 3, 2010
Provisional Free Practice One Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Danny Eslick (Suz GSX-R600), 1:24.504
2. Martin Cardenas (Suz GSX-R60...
De Angelis Fastest In Moto2 Practice At Misano3 Sep 2010FIM Moto2 World Championship
Misano, San Marino
September 3, 2010
Free Practice One Results (all using Honda engines and Dunlop tires):
1. Alex DE ANGELIS, San Marino (MOTOBI), 1:40.064
2. Julian SIMON, Spain (SUTER), 1:40.211
3. Shoya TOMIZAWA, J...
Checa On Provisional World Superbike Pole Position At Nurburgring3 Sep 2010FIM Superbike World Championship
Nurburgring, Germany
September 3, 2010
Provisional Qualifying Results (all on Pirelli tires):
1. Carlos CHECA, Spain (Ducati 1098R), 1:55.232
2. Troy CORSER, Australia (BMW S1000RR), 1:55.447
3. Michel FABRIZIO, It...
Yates To Miss Remainder Of 2010 AMA Pro National Guard Superbike Season3 Sep 2010CHICAGO, IL (September 3, 2010) â Michael Jordan Motorsportsâ (MJM) Aaron Yates will miss the remaining two rounds of the 2010 AMA Pro National Guard American Superbike Championship. Yates had hoped to participate in the last two events of the series ...
Pedrosa Sets The Early Pace During MotoGP Practice At Misano3 Sep 2010FIM MotoGP World Championship
Misano, San Marino
September 3, 2010
Free Practice One Results (all on Bridgestone tires):
1. Dani PEDROSA, Spain (HONDA), 1:34.772
2. Andrea DOVIZIOSO, Italy (HONDA), 1:35.384
3. Jorge LORENZO, Spain (YAMAHA), 1:35.4...
Eugene Laverty Tops World Supersport Free Practice One In Germany3 Sep 2010FIM Supersport World Championship
Nurburgring, Germany
September 3, 2010
Free Practice One Results (all on Pirelli tires):
1. Eugene LAVERTY, Ireland (Honda CBR600RR), 1:59.646
2. Kenan SOFUOGLU, Turkey (Honda CBR600RR), 1:59.964
3. Katsuaki FUJIW...
Biaggi Leads Opening World Superbike Practice At Nurburgring3 Sep 2010FIM Superbike World Championship
Nurburgring, Germany
September 3, 2010
Free Practice One Results (all on Pirelli tires):
1. Max BIAGGI, Italy (Aprilia RSV4 Factory), 1:56.571
2. Michel FABRIZIO, Italy (Ducati 1098F10), 1:56.626
3. Carlos CHECA, S...
Terol Carries Momentum Into First 125cc GP Practice At San Marino3 Sep 2010FIM 125cc GP World Championship
Misano, San Marino
September 3, 2010
Free Practice One Results:
1. Nicolas TEROL, Spain (APRILIA), 1:44.229
2. Marc MARQUEZ, Spain (DERBI), 1:44.481
3. Pol ESPARGARO, Spain (DERBI), 1:44.706
4. Efren VAZQUEZ, Spain...
Kawasaki Unveils 2011 ZX-10R Racebike At Nurburgring2 Sep 2010Kawasaki Superbike Racing Team Unveils 2011 Ninja ZX-10R Racer
The all-new Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R race bike has been unveiled to the international press at the Nürburgring racetrack, in advance of the full launch of the production machine in early Octo...
MV Agusta Creates Special F4 To Recognize 50th Anniversary Of Italian Aerobatic Team2 Sep 2010Varese - Admiration, astonishment, magic. These are the feelings that the exhibitions of the Italian Aerobatic Team arise, since its foundation. A cohesive group of air force pilots capable of proudly taking the Italian colours worldwide, during its long ...
Xerox Ducati World Superbike Team Wraps Up Two Days Of Testing At Mugello2 Sep 2010Mugello (Italy), Thursday 2nd September 2010: in preparation for the upcoming Nurburgring round of the World Superbike Championship, the Ducati Xerox Team carried out two days of testing at Italian circuit Mugello. The two factory riders divided the work,...
Sponsorship Opportunity2 Sep 2010Sunstarâs Race Support Program Opens for 2011
Sunstar is now accepting resumes for its 2011 Race Support program (September 1st 2010 through December 31st 2010). Our program is based upon discount levels of support that apply to any Sunstar product...
Updated: The Final Round Of Previews For This Coming Weekend's MotoGP Event At Misano2 Sep 2010Emotion will be running high in the JiR Team as we head towards the GP of San Marino in Misano Adriatico, felt by many as our second home GP. Technicians and riders have just come back from the USA and are already working hard to get machines and material...
Updated: Fulton Stripped Of Win At Manx Grand Prix2 Sep 2010MANX MOTORCYCLE CLUB REVISES RESULT IN JUNIOR MGP RACE
Following a report that Simon Fulton, the winner of the shortened 2010 Manx Grand Prix race, was not observing the waved yellow flags during an incident at Signpost Corner, the Manx Motorcycle Club...
Ducati North America Announces New Fall Sales Promotion2 Sep 2010DUCATI LAUNCHES THE âFALL OPPORTUNITYâ PROMOTION
Fall 2010: 3.99% financing or up to $1,500.00 in store credit.
Cupertino, Calif. - Ducati is delighted to announce the âFall Opportunity,â a sales event that gives people a reason to ride thro...
Bonneville Vintage Grand Prix Happening This Weekend At Miller Motorsports Park2 Sep 2010TOOELE VALLEY, UTAH â For motorcycle racing enthusiasts, this weekendâs Bike Fest at Miller Motorsports Park will be a chance to turn back the hands of time.
On Saturday and Sunday, September 4 and 5, the historic racing machines of the American Hi...
Canadian Superbike Champ Szoke Withdraws From AMA Pro Superbike Event At NJMP2 Sep 2010Jordan Szoke 7 Time Canadian National Superbike and 5 Time Sportbike Champion withdraws from Round 9 of the AMA American Superbike Championship held this weekend Sept 3-5 at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Unsuccessful negations for extra sponsorship has fo...
Fulton Wins Junior Race Wednesday At The Manx GP1 Sep 2010FULTON AWARDED JUNIOR RACE WIN AFTER RED FLAG INCIDENT AT MANX GRAND PRIX
Phil Taubman, Clerk of the Course, described conditions as perfect for the second race day at the 2010 Manx Grand Prix, sponsored by visitisleofman.com, although a diesel spill m...
Services Set For USGPRU Racer Peter Lenz1 Sep 2010Services for USGPRU racer Peter Lenz will be held on Thursday and Friday of this week.
On Thursday, there will be a viewing from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m, followed by a vigil at 7:00 p.m.
Friday at 10:00 a.m. there will be a Funeral Mass, followed by a rece...
Dominguez Wins Five CMRA Races At Eagles Canyon Raceway1 Sep 2010The Central Motorcycle Roadracing Association (CMRA) returned to Eagles Canyon Raceway (ECR) in Decatur, Texas, this past weekend, making its third stop at the venue for the season, the eighth event of the ten event 2010 race season. Racers found the wea...
American Honda Announces A Portion Of Its 2011 Model Lineup1 Sep 2010Torrance, CA: American Honda Motor Companyâs Powersports Division announced to its dealers today an additional release of street bikes and off-road models for the 2011 model year. These Hondas include the Fury®, Interstateâ¢, Shadow® RS and Shadow Ph...
Fillmore Wins Four MRA Races At High Plains Raceway1 Sep 2010The MRA returned to High Plains Raceway for Round 6 on August 28th & 29th. With temperatures hovering close to 100F all weekend, the heat was testing the stamina of both riders and machines. The middleweight and heavyweight classes showcased some of the...
Traffic Collision: Electric Racebike Builder Matthew Dieckmann, R.I.P.1 Sep 2010~http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_15950617?nclick_check=1~
FIRST PERSON/OPINION:
Via e-mail:
Matt Dieckmann, Electric Vehicle Pioneer, Dies at 29
Matt Dieckmann, an electric vehicle pioneer and owner of Electric Race Bikes, died o...
Yamaha Introduces New 2011 And 2012 Street Models1 Sep 2010Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. is importing the FZ8 into the U.S. market starting in December of 2010. Originally developed for the European market, the 2011-model FZ8 is the first naked sportbike Yamaha has imported into the U.S., and Yamaha hopes that it wi...
Updated: More Previews Of This Coming Weekend's MotoGP Races At Misano1 Sep 2010MotoGP and Moto2 preview
San Marino Grand Prix, Misano
September 3/4/5 2010
PEDROSA AIMS TO MAINTAIN MOMENTUM AT MISANO
Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda RC212V) goes into this weekendâs San Marino Grand Prix aiming to maintain his momentum following...
Updated: The Final Round Of Press Releases From Last Weekend's Various Races1 Sep 2010Hard earned points for Walker at Cadwell
Chris Walker fought hard at Cadwell Park on Monday to earn himself and the sorrymate.com/SMT Honda team six championship points at round 9 of the British Superbike Championship. The 'Stalker' battled against ele...
Changes Announced For California State Championship Finale Sept. 18-19 At Willow Springs31 Aug 2010The final round of the California State Championship, scheduled to run with the Willow Springs Motorcycle Club on Sept. 18-19, will see two additional sprint race classes added to WSMCâs usual schedule: Formula Femme and Formula 40 Middleweight. Formula...
MotoGP World Championship Back In Action This Coming Weekend At Misano31 Aug 2010Bridgestone MotoGP Preview - Round 12: San Marino
Tuesday 31 August 2010
Bridgestone slick compounds available:
Front: Medium, Hard.
Rear: Medium, Hard
The weekend after the Indianapolis Grand Prix, MotoGP action continues in San Marino...
"Hot Aprilia Summer" Sales Promotion Extended Through October31 Aug 2010Avoid the Labor Day blues and celebrate the summer through October with the extended and enhanced Summer offers from Aprilia.
Now through October 31, 2010, Aprilia is turning up the heat on the Hot Aprilia Summer campaign by offering specials on popul...
Updated: Another Peter Lenz Memorial Fund31 Aug 2010FIRST PERSON/OPINION
Via e-mail:
I didn't know about the other fund, but I registered the domain name and set this up through my 501(c)3 the mojotown project.
This was spearheaded via Josh Herrin, Chris Kruzel and myself.
I'm not sure if a pre...
A Sponsor Remembers Racer Peter Lenz31 Aug 2010Read it here:
~http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/articles/view/811/peter_lenz__motorcycle_racer_and_all_around_great_kid__1997-2010/~...
Updated: More From This Past Weekend's Various Races31 Aug 2010Low back in the points with stirring ride at Cadwell
Simon Low put in a brilliant ride at round 9 of the British 125cc Championship at Cadwell Park on Bank Holiday Monday when he took the Team Shop4bikers/Dutch-2-UK Racing Honda in to a superb 13th pla...
Memorial Fund Established For Family Of Peter Lenz30 Aug 2010Family friend Liam Shubert has established a fund for the family of USGPRU racer Peter Lenz, who died Sunday in a crash at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The fund accepts PayPal at Peterlenzforever@gmail.com; Shubert said that donations marked as memoria...
More From Sunday's USGPRU Moriwaki MD250H Race At Indianapolis Motor Speedway30 Aug 2010Gerloff completes the hat trick in second RevâIt Moriwaki MD250H Powered by Honda race at Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN - 30 Aug 2010: Garrett Gerloff completed the hat trick at the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix, winning Sundayâs RevâIt Moriwa...
Sponsorship Opportunity30 Aug 2010MOTOREX USA Accepting Resumes
MOTOREX USA will be accepting rider resumes for the 2011 racing season starting September 1st through November 31st. Resumes can be mailed, emailed or faxed to:
MOTOREX USA
Attn: Race Support
900 Mendelssohn Ave N....
Michael Dunlop Wins, Breaks Records Monday At Manx GP30 Aug 2010DUNLOP SHATTERS LAP AND RACE RECORD IN POST CLASSIC SENIOR RACE AT THE MANX GRAND PRIX
Chris Palmer takes the Honours in the Post Classic Junior with new record as well
Post Classic records tumbled on the opening day of the 2010 Manx Grand Prix spon...
Previews Of This Coming Weekend's World Superbike Event At The Nurburgring30 Aug 2010Munich/Stephanskirchen, 30th August 2010. With the summer break now over, the race weekend at the Nürburgring in Germany sees the teams in the FIM Superbike World Championship entering the finishing straight of the 2010 season. For Team BMW Motorrad Mot...
Video: Bobby Fong Wins First AMA Pro Daytona SportBike Race At VIR30 Aug 2010Bobby Fong races the Ducati 848 to its first win in AMA Pro Racing Daytona SportBike Competition at VIR. Technical Manager James Compton has been assisting team DNA Energy Drink riders Michael Beck and Bobby Fong as they work through the challenges the V-...
More From The Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix30 Aug 2010There were many emotions at the Indianapolis circuit for Team JiR and its riders. Simone Corsi for the first time this season took a front-row start, but by the third corner was taken out in a crash that was not his fault. The red-flag is a good chance fo...
Hill Wins British Superbike Superpole At Cadwell Park29 Aug 2010HILL UPS TEMPO TO HEAD OFF BROOKES IN POLE DUEL
Round nine â Cadwell Park â 29/30 August
MCE INSURANCE BRITISH SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP
Tommy Hill starts the Bank Holiday Monday ninth round of the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship at Ca...
Updated With Photo: R.I.P. USGPRU Racer Peter Lenz29 Aug 2010USGPRU STATEMENT; STATEMENT FROM FAMILY OF PETER LENZ
INDIANAPOLIS, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010 â Statement from Stewart Aitken-Cade, Chief Steward, USGPRU:
âUSGPRU rider Peter Lenz, age 13, from Vancouver, Wash., suffered traumatic injuries in a cras...
Riders Battle The Heat And Each Other In Red Bull Indianapolis GP29 Aug 2010Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix
FIM MotoGP World Championship
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indianapolis, Indiana
August 29, 2010
Race Results (all on Bridgestone tires):
1. Dani PEDROSA, Spain (HONDA), 28 laps, 47:31.615
2. Ben SPIES, USA (YAMAHA...
Moto2 Race Results From Indy29 Aug 2010RED BULL INDIANAPOLIS GRAND PRIX
Moto2 Race Classification
Indianpolis Motor Speedway
Indianapolis, Indiana
Sunday, August 29, 2010
1. Toni ELIAS, Spain, (Moriwaki), 17 laps, 30:27.480
2. Julian SIMON, Spain, (Suter), -0.405-second
3. Scott RE...
Tough Day For World Championship Contender In 125cc Grand Prix At Indy29 Aug 2010FIM 125cc GP World Championship
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indianapolis, Indiana
August 29, 2010
Provisional Race Results:
1. Nicolas TEROL, Spain (APRILIA), 23 laps, 42:19.223
2. Sandro CORTESE, Germany (DERBI), -4.995 seconds
3. Pol ESPARGARO,...
