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2015 MotoGP entry list revealed
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The entry list for this year’s MotoGP World Championship has been revealed. There will be 25 riders lining up on the grid, 16 of them on factory machines – thanks to the much-anticipated return of Suzuki and Aprilia. Testing starts this week (4-6 February) in Malaysia at Sepang and the first round kicks off on…
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True Heroes Racing enters Ducati TriOptions Cup
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True Heroes has become the latest team to join the Ducati TriOptions Cup, announcing a three-man rider line-up for the 2015 championship. The team of double amputee Murray Hambro and severely deaf Luke Smith, formed back in 2012 to help give injured Service personnel a new-found sense of focus and direction, has been joined by recently…
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New Monster and Kawasaki WSB race partnership
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Monster Energy has announced a new sponsorship agreement with the official Kawasaki Racing Team in the 2015 FIM Superbike World Championship. Monster Energy will now join existing sponsors Motocard and Elf, in addition to Akrapovic, Bubel, MRA, and winter test sponsor Vialser in a working partnership with the official KRT WSB project. Historically, Kawasaki and Monster Energy have enjoyed a global sponsorship relationship in both motocross and supercross racing. This partnership will…
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2015 World Superbike schedule announced
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Dorna has released details of the FIM Superbike World Championship, the FIM Supersport World Championship, the FIM Superstock 1000 Cup and the FIM Europe Superstock 600 Championship. The Official Test days are also scheduled: Round 1, Phillip Island – Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 February (WSBK, WSS) Round 7, Autódromo Internacional do Algarve – Monday…
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The Macua Grand Prix from a motorcycle racer’s perspective
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The annual Macau road races on the southern coast of China are a regular draw to the top names of international road racing, including two-time TT-winner Gary Johnson. With just a couple of days to go before the start of this year’s event, Bruce Wilson asked the Lincolnshire-based rider… What’s the attraction of racing Macau?…
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Marco Melandri signs to Aprilia for 2015 MotoGP
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The lineup is complete for the team that will take Aprilia into its rookie year in the 2015 MotoGP World Championship. After the announcement about Alvaro Bautista, Marco Melandri has officially been signed, fresh from the conclusion of the 2014 Superbike season, also with Aprilia Racing, where he took 6 wins and another 5 podiums…
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2015 British Superbike BSB dates announced
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The 2015 MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship calendar has been announced today (Friday 26 September) following approval by its governing body, the MCRCB. The 2015 calendar will continue to comprise of 12 events across eight UK circuits, as well as a round in continental Europe (the highly popular Assen circuit). The season will commence on…
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Supermoto Pit Bike racing and the NMRRC: Why YOU should get involved!
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John Milbank discovers the most enjoyable, and cheapest motorcycle racing in the UK. It’s fast, fun and open to anyone… Photos by John Milbank There’s a gasp from the crowd as four racers fight their way into turn two. It’s the final lap, and there’s no way they’re all coming out of that bend.…
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Maria Costello joins high-level instructors for women’s road racing camp
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Maria Costello MBE is among the leading trainers to take part in a top-level road racing training camp at the Brno MotoGP circuit later this month. The International Motorcycling Federation (FIM) and its women in motorcycling commission CFM have joined forces with Bike Promotion to promote the women’s road racing camp in the Czech Republic.…
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Silverstone bitter at losing MotoGP to circuit of Wales
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Confirming that Silverstone circuits will not be staging the British round of the FIM MotoGP™ World Championship in 2015, a statement has been issued that indicates the owners of the well established track may not have much faith in the new Circuit of Wales. Richard Phillips, Managing Director of Silverstone Circuits Limited, said: “We have invested heavily…
