The final full qualifying session for the 2012 Manx Grand Prix races was abandoned at 7.20pm following an incident on the first lap of qualifying. The accident occurred by Alexander Drive, on the approach to Quarterbridge, and the rider was airlifted to Nobles Hospital where his injuries are currently being assessed. The session had earlier […]
Mark Cox, the TT Winning passenger with driver Nick Crowe – who both received serious injuries competing in the 2009 TT Races – is to take on the ride of his life this Sunday 24th August. Mark will cycle 3 laps of the TT Mountain Course on Sunday 26th August 2012, a total distance of […]
Moscow (Russia), August 23, 2012 – World Superbike had a high-powered introduction to Russia today with the traditional pre-event press conference for national and international media held in the spectacular rooftop surroundings of the luxury Ritz-Carlton Hotel in central Moscow, literally just a stone’s throw away from Red Square and the Kremlin. The launch of this […]
Riders were again able to enjoy good conditions on the Mountain Course for the fifth qualifying session of the 2012 Manx Grand Prix Races although damp patches were reported at Black Dub, Lambfell and Governors Dip. Dan Kneen posted his fastest time of the week in the Classic Superbike class with 112.348, just outside Russ […]
NELSON PANCIATICI IS READY TO FACE THE COMPETITION The end of the Le Mans 24 Hours, in which Nelson Panciatici came really close to stepping up on his first podium of the season, marked the beginning of a long summer break which could not end soon enough for the G DRIVE BY SIGNATECH NISSAN The 6 […]
orgo Panigale (Bologna) 22 August 2012 – Ducati and Andrea Dovizioso have reached an agreement that will see the Italian wearing the colours of the Ducati Team in 2013 and 2014. Andrea Dovizioso, who currently sits in fourth place overall in the MotoGP championship standings, will join Nicky Hayden on the team. The pair will face […]
Moscow Raceway (Russia), Wednesday 22 August 2012 – Carlos Checa (Althea Racing Ducati) led the way in testing for the eni FIM Superbike World Championship runners at Moscow Raceway, heading up the 21-strong group as World Superbike ventured onto the new circuit for the very first time. His final best time of 1 minute 35.891 seconds […]
Good conditions all round the course were reported ahead of this evening’s fourth qualifying session for the 2012 Manx Grand Prix Races although damp patches were reported at Keppel Gate and wet road at Governors. Riders were also advised of cross winds at Windy Corner. Andy Lawson on his 600 Kawasaki and Michael Dunlop on […]
The Classic racers at the 2012 Manx Grand Prix were finally able to record their first proper qualifying laps following Saturday’s cancelled session and Monday’s part speed controlled lap. The Classics were first on the track tonight and many of the riders were able to get two laps in before the modern classes went out […]
The Ducati Team will take to the track at Brno with Valentino Rossi only, as Nicky Hayden, who injured his right hand in a qualifying crash at the Indianapolis GP, is staying in the United States to recover. The American, who is expected to return at Misano, will not be replaced in the Czech Republic. […]
