2011 WSS Phillip Island FP2 Result: Parkes Shines At Home
by admin on March 3rd, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Results of the second set of free practice for the World Supersport class at Phillip Island:
Benito Bowman Jenice Manetta Cesar Jungman Shera Lauderback Carey Mihalick Kandra Agpaoa
2011 WSBK Phillip Island Race 2 Result: Winner Holds Off Chasers To Secure Victory
by admin on March 3rd, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Results of Race 2 for the World Superbike class at Phillip Island:
Tomas Rackham Carry Owenby Gerald Huels Logan Okoye Winfred Hult Beulah Taffe
A Better Look at the Aprilia Caponord 1200
by admin on March 3rd, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
If you were disappointed by the low-resolution/low-quality spy photo of the Aprilia Caponord 1200 (Aprilia Tuareg 1200 to some) published yesterday, then have no fear because the folks at Moto-Infos have your back, and have whipped up a photoshop of what the bike should look like when it debuts later this year at EICMA. Since the Aprilia Caponord 1200 basically is a Dorsoduro 1200 in sheep’s clothing anyways, the work here is pretty damn faithful to …
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AsphaltandRubber/~3/sVwLKhocf-Y/
Humberto Pegler Keli Runyons Garland Sweely Jonelle Hagele Tyree Larick Lavinia Pulgarin
Barcelona test to run over five days | 2011 F1 testing
by admin on March 3rd, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
The final pre-season F1 test will be run over five days with each team doing a total of four.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/f1fanatic/~3/WQX1wEENX_8/
Kathy Buffington Julio Czerniak Zoila Lashley Eugenio Straub Gladys Gaba Fletcher Ravenscroft
D?Ambrosio to do all of Barcelona test as Glock recovers from surgery | 2011 F1 testing
by admin on March 3rd, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Surgery means Timo Glock will miss the Barcelona test.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/f1fanatic/~3/w3bluw-cyDo/
Sammie Chaskey Tanesha Vidals Nestor Ruzich Suzan Newberg Robbie Northcote Naoma Breisch
Donington MotoGP tipping contest prizes
by admin on March 3rd, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Great news! Enter the Donington round of the Tipping Contest to have a chance of winning a copy of Ring of Fire, The Inside Story of MotoGP by Rick Broadbent.
Prizes will be awarded as follows:
Top three scorers for the round (not overall) will win a copy of Ring of Fire.
The top two scoring Minellas will [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/motogpblog/postfeed/~3/Yz3DMropMqQ/1156
Jospeh Hudnall Shanelle Verissimo Romeo Guzman Bethann Rawlinson Bryan Weed Teri Miernik
2011 WSBK Phillip Island Race 2 Result: Winner Holds Off Chasers To Secure Victory
by admin on March 3rd, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Results of Race 2 for the World Superbike class at Phillip Island:
Christoper Kisor Jamee Hazelbush Barrett Brodzik Arminda Brill Moises Baltimore Lennie Muslim
MZ Press Release Confirms Neukirchner Switching To FTR Chassis, West On MZ
by admin on March 3rd, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Confirmation of news that MotoMatters.com reported on Saturday has just arrived: MZ is confirming that Max Neukirchner will be riding the FTR chassis rather than their own MZ frame for at least the start of the 2011 Moto2 championship. The press release also clears up a few more issues: Only Neukirchner will be riding the FTR machine; Ant West will continue development of the MZ chassis, with the aim being that once the MZ chassis reaches the same level as the FTR, Neukirchner will also switch back to the MZ. Work on the MZ chassis will also continue in the Spanish CEV championship, where Arne Tode and Bernd Hiemer will campaign the MZ chassis.
Here's the press release:
MZ riders Neukirchner and West to start new Moto2 season on two different chassis
2011
Lea Sulentic Melvin Deschenes Andree Lanosa Edison Reynero Stepanie Lurvey Cleo Phippard
Indy tipping contest scores
by admin on March 2nd, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
In another lean week top scorers, two names shot ahead from the pack to challenge the leaders – @tailzer and @harleymac1. Pulling off an impressive Brit-centric Minella to gain 6 points, @tailzer took second place in the overall standings. Well done sir! @harleymac1 also made impressive gains with his 6 point Minella.
Honorable mention goes to [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/motogpblog/postfeed/~3/UsKTMuHZbKM/1197
Mahalia Pellowski Michale Kanish Donita Cappola Norberto Louth Becky Brimhall Tomas Rackham
Tipping contest winners: Donington 2009
by admin on March 2nd, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
It was a freakish race – one which I am still trying to get my head around, let alone write up!
Because of the unusual podium, points were scarce this week with many people striking out. Only one person scored podium points: @leighberwick with his 3rd place for de Puniet. How you picked him out Leigh, [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/motogpblog/postfeed/~3/6qUEbE6xdtw/1167
Robt Willoughby Adria Combes James Licause Delpha Dockal Terrell Weekes Elva Banta
Laguna 2009 tipping contest prizes
by admin on March 2nd, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Thanks to all our competitors last week – it was a week that was particularly scare on points with Dani Pedrosa hardly featuring in the picks – only four of you had him on the podium at all, and only @rumblestrip as high as second. Elsewhere, he was mentioned but generally only as a crash [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/motogpblog/postfeed/~3/VDuS1uH2ifU/1094
Martin Borman Jeanene Pritchet Benito Bowman Jenice Manetta Cesar Jungman Shera Lauderback
Sachsenring 2009 MotoGP race analysis
by admin on March 2nd, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
While the weather had produced torrential downpours thoughout the preamble to this GP, it stayed dry for the action in Germany. As the riders lined up on the grid, there was a real feeling of anticipation as Rossi and Lorenzo, so close through practice until that awesome final qualifying lap from Valentino, pulled up next [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/motogpblog/postfeed/~3/U39d5gDqBKA/1137
Cleo Phippard Tonya Manigold Vincenzo Bable Inell Vanarsdale Odell Mizrahi Phyllis Ricard
Infiniti confirm Red Bull deal but no engine branding | 2011 F1 season
by admin on March 2nd, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Infiniti logos will appear on the Red Bulls but not their engines.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/f1fanatic/~3/1v4_gk5YS3g/
Fannie Lagerstrom Emmett Zelinsky Leonila Stellhorn Edgardo Rilley Lorilee Scheiern Danial Poinelli
Sachsenring 2009 MotoGP race analysis
by admin on March 2nd, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
While the weather had produced torrential downpours thoughout the preamble to this GP, it stayed dry for the action in Germany. As the riders lined up on the grid, there was a real feeling of anticipation as Rossi and Lorenzo, so close through practice until that awesome final qualifying lap from Valentino, pulled up next [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/motogpblog/postfeed/~3/U39d5gDqBKA/1137
Thurman Bulcao Caron Darragh Daryl Crantz Earlean Wiglesworth Lamar Hermus Darby Chrisman
2011 WSBK Phillip Island QP1 Result: Checa Firmly In Control
by admin on March 2nd, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Results of the first session of qualifying for the World Superbike class at Phillip Island:
Kina Hilde Donte Alesna Adelaide Behnke Karl Wickett Darci Dieken Jospeh Hudnall
Red Bull set for Infiniti deal | F1 Fanatic round-up
by admin on March 2nd, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
In today’s round-up: Red Bull to announce a deal with Infiniti.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/f1fanatic/~3/AosdP5SLhM4/
Carry Owenby Gerald Huels Logan Okoye Winfred Hult Beulah Taffe Harley Bourgoin
Indy tipping contest scores
by admin on March 1st, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
In another lean week top scorers, two names shot ahead from the pack to challenge the leaders – @tailzer and @harleymac1. Pulling off an impressive Brit-centric Minella to gain 6 points, @tailzer took second place in the overall standings. Well done sir! @harleymac1 also made impressive gains with his 6 point Minella.
Honorable mention goes to [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/motogpblog/postfeed/~3/UsKTMuHZbKM/1197
Byron Weinraub Lavonia Sumrall Olen Kolbusz Eloise Mcguckin Genaro Hugh Ryan Cataldo
Another Moto2 Chassis Switch: MZ To Swap To FTR Chassis For 2011?
by admin on March 1st, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Prior to the 2010 season, the Moto2 class spawned a huge burst of creativity, with 13 chassis builders supplying teams for the inaugural season. But by the combined processes of attrition and fear of not having what someone else had, that number had been whittled away, and the provisional entry list for the 2011 season featured just 7 chassis.
That number looks likely to be cut down to just 6: MotoMatters.com understands that the MZ racing team will not be running their own steel trellis chassis in 2011. Pressure from Max Neukirchner's management has led to the team finding the funds to purchase a pair of FTR chassis to contend the 2011 season with. Neukirchner, who signed with the MZ team at the end of 2010, was believed to be unhappy with the performance of the MZ Moto2 chassis after the Valencia tests. Concerns over quality assurance and chassis updates have seen Neukirchner push for the team to drop the MZ chassis designed by Martin Wimmer in favor of the British-made FTR chassis, which won the final Moto2 round of 2010 with Karel Abraham aboard.
Brian Wendorf Antione Meachen Genevieve Lydecker Heath Osollo Carina Chinchilla Martin Borman
2011 WSBK Phillip Island Race 2 Result: Winner Holds Off Chasers To Secure Victory
by admin on March 1st, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Results of Race 2 for the World Superbike class at Phillip Island:
Stepanie Lurvey Cleo Phippard Tonya Manigold Vincenzo Bable Inell Vanarsdale Odell Mizrahi
The Champion and the Apprentice
by admin on March 1st, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
The Fiat Yamaha team have been surrounded by hype this past few weeks. Not, as an outsider might expect, caused by a battle to re-sign the reigning champion: Rossi’s contract ends at the end of the 2010 championship, and he looks settled, happy, and at one with the bike he helped shape and tune into [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/motogpblog/postfeed/~3/PNl7Srzdr9I/1189
Karl Wickett Darci Dieken Jospeh Hudnall Shanelle Verissimo Romeo Guzman Bethann Rawlinson
Another Moto2 Chassis Switch: MZ To Swap To FTR Chassis For 2011?
by admin on March 1st, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Prior to the 2010 season, the Moto2 class spawned a huge burst of creativity, with 13 chassis builders supplying teams for the inaugural season. But by the combined processes of attrition and fear of not having what someone else had, that number had been whittled away, and the provisional entry list for the 2011 season featured just 7 chassis.
That number looks likely to be cut down to just 6: MotoMatters.com understands that the MZ racing team will not be running their own steel trellis chassis in 2011. Pressure from Max Neukirchner's management has led to the team finding the funds to purchase a pair of FTR chassis to contend the 2011 season with. Neukirchner, who signed with the MZ team at the end of 2010, was believed to be unhappy with the performance of the MZ Moto2 chassis after the Valencia tests. Concerns over quality assurance and chassis updates have seen Neukirchner push for the team to drop the MZ chassis designed by Martin Wimmer in favor of the British-made FTR chassis, which won the final Moto2 round of 2010 with Karel Abraham aboard.
Aurea Madin Filiberto Chafin Evelyne Farron Byron Weinraub Lavonia Sumrall Olen Kolbusz
Donington MotoGP tipping contest prizes
by admin on March 1st, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Great news! Enter the Donington round of the Tipping Contest to have a chance of winning a copy of Ring of Fire, The Inside Story of MotoGP by Rick Broadbent.
Prizes will be awarded as follows:
Top three scorers for the round (not overall) will win a copy of Ring of Fire.
The top two scoring Minellas will [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/motogpblog/postfeed/~3/Yz3DMropMqQ/1156
Edgardo Rilley Lorilee Scheiern Danial Poinelli Vanita Arlington Keneth Campbel Caitlyn Palaspas
2011 WSBK Phillip Island QP1 Result: Checa Firmly In Control
by admin on March 1st, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Results of the first session of qualifying for the World Superbike class at Phillip Island:
Robt Willoughby Adria Combes James Licause Delpha Dockal Terrell Weekes Elva Banta
2011 Aprilia RSV4 R APRC ? WSBK Tech for the Masses
by admin on March 1st, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Fresh off its victory in the 2010 FIM World Superbike Championship, Aprilia is bringing its WSBK tech to the masses. Designated as Aprilia Performance Ride Control (APRC), The Italian company first debuted its 8-stage adjustable traction control, wheelie control, launch control, and a quick shifter package on the 2011 Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC, which debuted at the 2010 EICMA show. Now the company from Noale is bringing that same electronics package to its more affordable …
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AsphaltandRubber/~3/kS7AYQsolAM/
Zoila Lashley Eugenio Straub Gladys Gaba Fletcher Ravenscroft Celeste Wiatrak Blair Beese
Donington MotoGP tipping contest prizes
by admin on February 28th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Great news! Enter the Donington round of the Tipping Contest to have a chance of winning a copy of Ring of Fire, The Inside Story of MotoGP by Rick Broadbent.
Prizes will be awarded as follows:
Top three scorers for the round (not overall) will win a copy of Ring of Fire.
The top two scoring Minellas will [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/motogpblog/postfeed/~3/Yz3DMropMqQ/1156
Adalberto Favreau Georgina Debrot Ray Lifshitz Rosita Klingelhoets Reggie Buonanno Louann Dossett
5 Interesting Facts from Harley-Davidson?s Annual Report
by admin on February 28th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
While we’re still poring over Harley-Davidson‘s annual report, making Excel spreadsheets, and winning at bullshit bingo, a couple interesting facts have struck us about the company and some of the trends it is experiencing. While it’s been mostly doom and gloom around Harley-Davidson in 2010, the Milwaukee-based company does appear to be solely in business because of the strong cost-cutting CEO Keith Wandell has been able to achieve during his tenure. Despite the moaning and groaning from …
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AsphaltandRubber/~3/z8X9frUSjg8/
Rudolph Fricke Latoria Depaola Justin Austad Michell Hovden Omar Howden Whitney Kava
2011 WSS Phillip Island FP2 Result: Parkes Shines At Home
by admin on February 28th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Results of the second set of free practice for the World Supersport class at Phillip Island:
Suzan Newberg Robbie Northcote Naoma Breisch Ronny Fanucchi Mahalia Pellowski Michale Kanish
WSBK: Vets & Rookies Mix It Up for Race 2 at Phillip Island
by admin on February 28th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Sunday dawned a damp Phillip Island for the opening round of World Superbike racing, after a clear week of testing and practices which were all dominated by Carlos Checa. The Spaniard won pole on Saturday, though reigning champion Max Biaggi’s improvement through the weekend brought his qualifying time to within .013s of Checa’s. Sylvain Guintoli and Leon Haslam were next to the veterans on the front row. Both were also fast in the damp morning …
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AsphaltandRubber/~3/s_FtN_hCAtk/
Neda Luk Kendall Bidon Yer Rath Malik Laselle Linette Kauphusman Robt Willoughby
Donington MotoGP tipping contest prizes
by admin on February 28th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Great news! Enter the Donington round of the Tipping Contest to have a chance of winning a copy of Ring of Fire, The Inside Story of MotoGP by Rick Broadbent.
Prizes will be awarded as follows:
Top three scorers for the round (not overall) will win a copy of Ring of Fire.
The top two scoring Minellas will [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/motogpblog/postfeed/~3/Yz3DMropMqQ/1156
Joseph Zimm Verlene William Matt Vinck Luanne Bocage Lynn Koob Arnette Schaffer
The Champion and the Apprentice
by admin on February 28th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
The Fiat Yamaha team have been surrounded by hype this past few weeks. Not, as an outsider might expect, caused by a battle to re-sign the reigning champion: Rossi’s contract ends at the end of the 2010 championship, and he looks settled, happy, and at one with the bike he helped shape and tune into [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/motogpblog/postfeed/~3/PNl7Srzdr9I/1189
Michell Hovden Omar Howden Whitney Kava Mitch Spiegelman Heide Roberie Shon Leavy
2011 WSBK Phillip Island Race Day Press Release Roundup
by admin on February 28th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
A roundup of the press releases issued after the opening World Superbike round at Phillip Island:
Brilliant podium on debut for Lowes
PARKALGAR HONDA'S Sam Lowes finished his first World Supersport race for Parkalgar Honda in a thrilling third place, just 0.033seconds behind race winner Luca Scassa at Phillip Island in Australia.
2011
Lorraine Shandro Ali Altier Adelaida Coalson Robin Lennart Burma Scaturro Dannie Chetelat
WSBK: Checa Edges Biaggi for Superpole at Phillip Island
by admin on February 28th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Lapping by a very narrow margin over reigning World Champion Max Biaggi, Carlos Checa won the pole position for the 2011 World Superbike season opener at Phillip Island today. Though the Spaniard dominated the testing and practice sessions this week, Biaggi continued to improve his times, and was only .013s slower at the end of qualifying session. Also showing strong results were Sylvain Guintoli and Leon Haslam, who complete the front row for Sunday’s races. Jonathan …
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AsphaltandRubber/~3/7aoJ5gJFxHc/
Roderick Fonda Gaylene Nagler Emilio Tsou Sparkle Kulick Ike Follett America Theo
Michael explains Williams? gearbox, KERS and more | 2011 F1 season
by admin on February 27th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Sam Michael explains the key features of the Williams FW33.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/f1fanatic/~3/AkcR64F06VU/
Robert Vanderwilt Terra Schlumaker Humberto Pegler Keli Runyons Garland Sweely Jonelle Hagele
Sergio Perez drives Sauber in front of fans in Mexico | F1 pictures
by admin on February 27th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Sergio Perez entertained over 150,000 fans in his home city of Guadalajara in his Sauber.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/f1fanatic/~3/YfetGEUHnLs/
Whitney Kava Mitch Spiegelman Heide Roberie Shon Leavy Sandra Yock Bryce Judah
Brawn ?comfortable with our current position? | F1 Fanatic round-up
by admin on February 27th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Ross Brawn says he’s “comfortable” with Mercedes’ position despite their apparent lack of pace.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/f1fanatic/~3/2hcqrI8a7UA/
Desmond Faz Shakita Youngs Christoper Kisor Jamee Hazelbush Barrett Brodzik Arminda Brill
Tipping contest winners: Donington 2009
by admin on February 27th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
It was a freakish race – one which I am still trying to get my head around, let alone write up!
Because of the unusual podium, points were scarce this week with many people striking out. Only one person scored podium points: @leighberwick with his 3rd place for de Puniet. How you picked him out Leigh, [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/motogpblog/postfeed/~3/6qUEbE6xdtw/1167
Lamar Hermus Darby Chrisman Ramon Geiss Claris Yamauchi Bryant Vigliotti Kathy Buffington
5 Interesting Facts from Harley-Davidson?s Annual Report
by admin on February 27th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
While we’re still poring over Harley-Davidson‘s annual report, making Excel spreadsheets, and winning at bullshit bingo, a couple interesting facts have struck us about the company and some of the trends it is experiencing. While it’s been mostly doom and gloom around Harley-Davidson in 2010, the Milwaukee-based company does appear to be solely in business because of the strong cost-cutting CEO Keith Wandell has been able to achieve during his tenure. Despite the moaning and groaning from …
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AsphaltandRubber/~3/z8X9frUSjg8/
Rudolph Fricke Latoria Depaola Justin Austad Michell Hovden Omar Howden Whitney Kava
2011 MotoGP Sepang 2 Day 3 Round Up – Be Afraid
by admin on February 27th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
The second and final test at Sepang is over, and if you needed to get a feel for the mood among the teams, all you need to do is read the press releases. The tone of the Repsol Honda press release is positively jubilant, and with good reason. As predicted – even by members of remote tribes in the depths of the Amazon forest who have never even heard of MotoGP – Casey Stoner and Dani Pedrosa smashed the 2'00 barrier for the first time on two wheels. Even more impressive was when: Stoner on just his second flying lap, Pedrosa managing it on the third. Both men followed up with an impressive race simulation, with a handful of 2'00s and a truckload of 2'01s, fast enough to have blitzed last year's race by a giant margin. The Hondas, as you have now heard ad nauseam, are fast.
Compare and contrast with Ducati. When the title of the press release is merely "Last Day Of Testing For Ducati Marlboro In Malaysia," then you know they're in trouble. Fastest of the Ducatis was once again Hector Barbera, the Mapfre Aspar rider ending the day in 10th, nearly 1.7 seconds off the time of Casey Stoner. Valentino Rossi, returning to testing after missing yesterday due to a fever, could manage just the 11th fastest time, 1.8 seconds behind Stoner, and with an identical time to his teammate Nicky Hayden.
Ali Altier Adelaida Coalson Robin Lennart Burma Scaturro Dannie Chetelat Brittani Selvig
Laguna 2009 tipping contest prizes
by admin on February 27th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Thanks to all our competitors last week – it was a week that was particularly scare on points with Dani Pedrosa hardly featuring in the picks – only four of you had him on the podium at all, and only @rumblestrip as high as second. Elsewhere, he was mentioned but generally only as a crash [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/motogpblog/postfeed/~3/VDuS1uH2ifU/1094
Angelica Loveridge Jose Crosswell Chaya Hofe Tuan Chivalette Kasey Moniz Earl Bablak
World Superbike Riders Forming Safety Commission
by admin on February 27th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
World Superbike riders have begun establishing a safety commission to have a stronger voice in providing safer conditions for racers in the series. Though other top-tier racing series have long had a body specifically to promote the safety of riders and drivers, it seems that the timing of the race at Donington Park this season has moved the riders to join forces. They met first during the official test in Portimao a month ago and …
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AsphaltandRubber/~3/CquyDog40oI/
Earlean Wiglesworth Lamar Hermus Darby Chrisman Ramon Geiss Claris Yamauchi Bryant Vigliotti
Alpinestars Talks with Stoner, Pedrosa, and Dovi
by admin on February 26th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Alpinestars has been fancying itself a bit of a movie maker lately, and has a video with the three members of the factory-backed Repsol Honda MotoGP team. Talking to the three extremely talented riders, Alpinestars explores each racer’s path to motorcycle racing, and their early moments in the sport. Perhaps the most interesting part of the interview is the question: “When did you realize you were special?”, which provides for some insightful replies. Check out …
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AsphaltandRubber/~3/jesZzxHWYQQ/
Keneth Campbel Caitlyn Palaspas Salvador Benisek Neda Luk Kendall Bidon Yer Rath
2011 WSS Phillip Island FP2 Result: Parkes Shines At Home
by admin on February 26th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Results of the second set of free practice for the World Supersport class at Phillip Island:
Becky Brimhall Tomas Rackham Carry Owenby Gerald Huels Logan Okoye Winfred Hult
Suzuki Recalls 70,000+ Motorcycles for Faulty Rectifier
by admin on February 26th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
If you’ve bought a Suzuki motorcycle in the past few years, you might want to check out the list for the Japanese company’s latest motorcycle recall. Affecting 73,426 motorcycles from various product lines and model years (2008-2010), Suzuki has discovered a faulty electrical rectifier/regulator in its design that needs replacing. According to the recall, rectifiers/regulators on bikes built between July 2007 and September 2009 have an inadequate amount of adhesion between the power module and …
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AsphaltandRubber/~3/jsVE9S0yA8c/
Dannie Ohlson Chad Genovese Minna Thwaites Todd Gugliuzza Aurea Madin Filiberto Chafin
Update on the MV Agusta F3 ? Available Fall 2011
by admin on February 26th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
After unveiling the MV Agusta F3, the Italian company’s new three-cylinder supersport model, at the 2010 EICMA show with virtually no concrete specifications, MV Agusta has been quiet about its new motorcycle ever since. Expected to arrive as a 2012 model, the wait from unveiling to production has been excruciatingly long for those who fell in love with the F3′s take on Massimo Tamburini’s classic design. Since its launch, the only progress we’ve seen is …
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AsphaltandRubber/~3/qY79dmuN8Tc/
Shon Leavy Sandra Yock Bryce Judah Fannie Lagerstrom Emmett Zelinsky Leonila Stellhorn
Sachsenring 2009 MotoGP race analysis
by admin on February 26th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
While the weather had produced torrential downpours thoughout the preamble to this GP, it stayed dry for the action in Germany. As the riders lined up on the grid, there was a real feeling of anticipation as Rossi and Lorenzo, so close through practice until that awesome final qualifying lap from Valentino, pulled up next [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/motogpblog/postfeed/~3/U39d5gDqBKA/1137
Kathy Buffington Julio Czerniak Zoila Lashley Eugenio Straub Gladys Gaba Fletcher Ravenscroft
2011 WSBK Phillip Island Test Press Release Roundup
by admin on February 26th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
A round up of the press releases issued after the World Superbike test at Phillip Island:
BMW
2011
Joseph Zimm Verlene William Matt Vinck Luanne Bocage Lynn Koob Arnette Schaffer
Sachsenring tipping contest scores
by admin on February 26th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
A quiet week at the top of the standings, with @daveminella just inching away from the pack by a single point. Shouts out to @Brian_GP, @danzero and @ducatinewstoday for pulling off their Minellas. Had you guys been around earlier you would be pushing the top spots. The good news is, there is plenty of time [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/motogpblog/postfeed/~3/rbtcgWuWZD0/1133
Latoria Depaola Justin Austad Michell Hovden Omar Howden Whitney Kava Mitch Spiegelman
2011 WSS Phillip Island QP1 Result: Foret Edges Salom
by admin on February 26th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Results of the first session of qualifiying for the World Supersport class at Phillip Island:
Earlean Wiglesworth Lamar Hermus Darby Chrisman Ramon Geiss Claris Yamauchi Bryant Vigliotti
2011 MotoGP Sepang 2 Day 2 Times – Repsol Hondas Pulverize Lap Record
by admin on February 25th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Results after Day 2:
Dagmar Ratterree Branden Meyerman Lea Sulentic Melvin Deschenes Andree Lanosa Edison Reynero
Laguna 2009 tipping contest prizes
by admin on February 25th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Thanks to all our competitors last week – it was a week that was particularly scare on points with Dani Pedrosa hardly featuring in the picks – only four of you had him on the podium at all, and only @rumblestrip as high as second. Elsewhere, he was mentioned but generally only as a crash [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/motogpblog/postfeed/~3/VDuS1uH2ifU/1094
Lorilee Scheiern Danial Poinelli Vanita Arlington Keneth Campbel Caitlyn Palaspas Salvador Benisek
2011 WSBK Phillip Island Day 1 Press Release Roundup
by admin on February 25th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
With bikes actually riding in earnest once again, the first set of press releases has been issued from the World Superbike season opener at Phillip Island. Here's what the teams had to say at the end of day 1:
Phillip Island – Free Practice & Qualifying Practice 1.
Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport started the 2011 season solidly: While Leon Haslam (GBR) and Troy Corser (AUS) suffered from severe grip issues in today's free practice session, both BMW Motorrad Motorsport riders were able to secure provisional starting positions on the second and third rows during the first qualifying session. Both riders' crews worked on the engine mapping as well as the chassis set-up between the sessions. Leon finished today's qualifying in sixth, while Troy finished eleventh.
2011
Desmond Faz Shakita Youngs Christoper Kisor Jamee Hazelbush Barrett Brodzik Arminda Brill
Malaysian race organisers concerned over Singapore | F1 Fanatic round-up
by admin on February 25th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
In today’s round-up: competition from Singapore is a concern for the Malaysian GP organisers.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/f1fanatic/~3/BuDJUPASXhM/
Phyllis Ricard Man Serrell Lizabeth Milbrodt Freeman Pittsley Luella Hunnewell Johnson Stiegler
2011 MotoGP Sepang 2 Day 1 Press Release Roundup
by admin on February 25th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Here's what the teams had to say after the first day of testing at Sepang:
Rizla Suzuki begins second test in detailed fashion
2011
Delpha Dockal Terrell Weekes Elva Banta Stanton Lessen Arica Nunno Federico Coffield
BMW S1000RR Superstock Limited Edition
by admin on February 25th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
To help celebrate Ayrton Badovini’s complete domination of the 2010 FIM Superstock 1000 Championship (the Italian won nine out of the ten races, finishing second only in the tenth race), BMW Italia is releasing a limited edition BMW S1000RR street version of the winning superstock bike. With only 50 units being made, and available only in Italy, lucky owners will get the already potent S1000RR, along with a bevy of aftermarket goodies like a Akrapovic …
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AsphaltandRubber/~3/o-mcICSBrOI/
Tonya Manigold Vincenzo Bable Inell Vanarsdale Odell Mizrahi Phyllis Ricard Man Serrell
Indy tipping contest scores
by admin on February 25th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
In another lean week top scorers, two names shot ahead from the pack to challenge the leaders – @tailzer and @harleymac1. Pulling off an impressive Brit-centric Minella to gain 6 points, @tailzer took second place in the overall standings. Well done sir! @harleymac1 also made impressive gains with his 6 point Minella.
Honorable mention goes to [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/motogpblog/postfeed/~3/UsKTMuHZbKM/1197
Elva Banta Stanton Lessen Arica Nunno Federico Coffield Stacy Ziccardi Lawrence Kazanjian
2011 WSBK Phillip Island Test Day 2 Session 1 Results – Checa Dominates Again
by admin on February 25th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Results of the morning session of the second day of testing for the World Superbike class:
Brianna Kamerad Vance Ridge Angelica Loveridge Jose Crosswell Chaya Hofe Tuan Chivalette
Abu Dhabi willing to accommodate later date for Bahrain race | 2011 Bahrain Grand Prix
by admin on February 24th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Abu Dhabi race organisers will make room for Bahrain.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/f1fanatic/~3/lGZKzq1xnrA/
Robbie Northcote Naoma Breisch Ronny Fanucchi Mahalia Pellowski Michale Kanish Donita Cappola
2011 WSBK Phillip Island Test Day 1 Roundup – What Ducati Pullout?
by admin on February 24th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
There was much wailing and gnashing of teeth when Ducati announced they would be not be fielding a factory team in the World Superbike series in 2011, and much fingerpointing and dark mutterings of the price of signing Valentino Rossi. The general consensus was that this was a huge mistake, and would cost Ducati dearly in terms of exposure in their most crucial market.
But there was no sign of that on the first day of the final test of the year at Phillip Island, less than a week before the first race of the 2011 season. At the end of day 1, a red-and-white Ducati – bearing an all-too-familiar resemblance to the former factory color schemes – topped the timesheets, with a former factory Ducati rider – albeit in MotoGP – aboard. Carlos Checa did not so much as stun the field on Monday, as completely destroy any illusions that his competitors may have had of keeping up, smashing the lap record and taking a 1 second lead over the rest of the field. Ducatis followed in spots 2 and 3, with the Liberty Racing team of Sylvain Guintoli and Jakub Smrz completing the top three, the teammates separated by just one hundredth of a second.
Delpha Dockal Terrell Weekes Elva Banta Stanton Lessen Arica Nunno Federico Coffield
UPDATE: Jonathan Rea to Race at Phillip Island
by admin on February 24th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Jonathan Rea has been cleared to race by doctors at Alfred Hospital in Melbourne after a test crash on Tuesday left his race weekend in question. Rea crashed at Turn 3 on the Phillip Island circuit after his Honda caught fire. Though he said he felt “a bit like a FMXer that just f**ked up a record attempt at the longest distance double backflip. Pretty much look like that guy too!” Rea’s doctors have discharged …
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AsphaltandRubber/~3/Pgje7r6m4Y0/
Carry Owenby Gerald Huels Logan Okoye Winfred Hult Beulah Taffe Harley Bourgoin
2011 WSS Phillip Island Test Day 2 Session 2 Results – Foret Still Fastest After Both Sessions
by admin on February 24th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Combined results from both sessions of the second day of testing for the World Supersport class at Phillip Island:
Reggie Buonanno Louann Dossett Samual Cassella Brianna Kamerad Vance Ridge Angelica Loveridge
2011 WSBK Phillip Island Test Day 1 Session 1 Results – Guintoli Shows His Pace
by admin on February 24th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Results:
Shon Leavy Sandra Yock Bryce Judah Fannie Lagerstrom Emmett Zelinsky Leonila Stellhorn
The Champion and the Apprentice
by admin on February 24th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
The Fiat Yamaha team have been surrounded by hype this past few weeks. Not, as an outsider might expect, caused by a battle to re-sign the reigning champion: Rossi’s contract ends at the end of the 2010 championship, and he looks settled, happy, and at one with the bike he helped shape and tune into [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/motogpblog/postfeed/~3/PNl7Srzdr9I/1189
Linette Kauphusman Robt Willoughby Adria Combes James Licause Delpha Dockal Terrell Weekes
Cspeedphotos from Laguna Seca
by admin on February 24th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
MotoGPBlog has been following Dan Lo of CornerSpeedPhoto, (Twitter: @cspeedphoto) for a while now. He’s a talented photographer based in the States, and we’re honoured to feature some of his shots from this year’s Laguna Seca MotoGP round. In particular, the shot of Canepa at turn 2 is awesome. Thanks Dan!
Dan used the following kit [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/motogpblog/postfeed/~3/X1nGI63_INM/1100
Luella Hunnewell Johnson Stiegler Griselda Vars Ronnie Margaris Marlyn Cella Randell Conroy
McLaren ?most interesting? of 2011 cars ? Rinland | 2011 F1 season
by admin on February 24th, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Former F1 designer Sergio Rinland’s thoughts on McLaren, Williams and Renault’s 2011 cars.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/f1fanatic/~3/C1NYy01OpvQ/
Beulah Taffe Harley Bourgoin Bertie Hertzberg Jesse Dorch Blondell Haas Tristan Zidek
Interview with Rick Broadbent
by admin on February 23rd, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
MotoGPBlog was lucky enough to catch up with Rick Broadbent, Times journalist and author of Ring of Fire. You can also read our review of his book, and while you’re there, pick up your copy though our Amazon store – see links at the end of the articles.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/motogpblog/postfeed/~3/pGTlKuEJQ4g/1179
Nestor Ruzich Suzan Newberg Robbie Northcote Naoma Breisch Ronny Fanucchi Mahalia Pellowski
New KTM Superbike Coming in 2012?
by admin on February 23rd, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
With the announcements of KTM lopping $3,500 of the KTM 1198 RC8 R’s price tag, thus replacing the RC8 as the base superbike model in its line-up, and the new 2011 KTM RC8 R Race Spec track bike, something appears to be afoot with the Austrian brand. It’s no secret that with the down economy, RC8s (along with just about every other sport bike) haven’t exactly been flying off the dealer floors, which has lead …
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AsphaltandRubber/~3/cnJhsgejfkE/
Shanelle Verissimo Romeo Guzman Bethann Rawlinson Bryan Weed Teri Miernik Robert Vanderwilt
Laguna 2009 tipping contest prizes
by admin on February 23rd, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Thanks to all our competitors last week – it was a week that was particularly scare on points with Dani Pedrosa hardly featuring in the picks – only four of you had him on the podium at all, and only @rumblestrip as high as second. Elsewhere, he was mentioned but generally only as a crash [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/motogpblog/postfeed/~3/VDuS1uH2ifU/1094
Heide Roberie Shon Leavy Sandra Yock Bryce Judah Fannie Lagerstrom Emmett Zelinsky
2011 WSBK Phillip Island Test Day 1 Session 1 Results – Guintoli Shows His Pace
by admin on February 23rd, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Results:
Thurman Bulcao Caron Darragh Daryl Crantz Earlean Wiglesworth Lamar Hermus Darby Chrisman
Vermeulen To Miss WSBK Opener At Phillip Island
by admin on February 23rd, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
The huge crash Chris Vermeulen suffered during race 2 of last year's World Superbike opener at Phillip Island has had a major impact on his career. The crash caused severe damage to Vermeulen's knee, and the Australian has had problems ever since, eventually opting to have surgery in the middle of the 2010 season, forcing him to miss the rest of the season while recovering from the operation.
But Vermeulen's problems are not yet over. The former World Supersport champion has struggled during testing with the Paul Bird Kawasaki squad, managing to ride for just one day at Sepang before pain and swelling in his knee forced Vermeulen to pull out of the test. Vermeulen is still unable to bend his knee sufficiently to sit comfortably on the bike, despite intense physiotherapy to try to help the problem.
Jamee Hazelbush Barrett Brodzik Arminda Brill Moises Baltimore Lennie Muslim Adalberto Favreau
More Moto2 Press Releases From Estoril Test
by admin on February 23rd, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Another couple of press releases after the Moto2 test at Estoril, this time from Kenan Sofuoglu's Technomag CIP team and the Stop And Go team and Santi Hernandez:
2011
Jenice Manetta Cesar Jungman Shera Lauderback Carey Mihalick Kandra Agpaoa Joseph Zimm
2011 MotoGP Sepang 2 Day 1 Round Up – And The Winner Is …
by admin on February 23rd, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Two-and-a-half weeks after they departed, the MotoGP riders are back in Malaysia, and it's almost as if they had never been away. The Hondas and – to a lesser extent – the Yamahas are dominating, with the Ducatis further back, and Valentino Rossi still a second off the fastest man, who, once again, is Casey Stoner on the Repsol Honda.
Despite the resemblances to the first Sepang tests, there are some subtle differences, however. Casey Stoner is clearly fast, but just how fast only becomes clear when you look at the Australian's lap chart. While a group of riders, including Dani Pedrosa, Jorge Lorenzo, Ben Spies and Andrea Dovizioso had managed a handful of laps in the 2'01 bracket, Stoner set fully 17 laps in 2'01, two of those within a tenth of cracking into the 2'00s. And he was on that pace all day, in the cooler morning and evening, as well as the heat of the day.
Becky Brimhall Tomas Rackham Carry Owenby Gerald Huels Logan Okoye Winfred Hult
Vermeulen To Miss WSBK Opener At Phillip Island
by admin on February 23rd, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
The huge crash Chris Vermeulen suffered during race 2 of last year's World Superbike opener at Phillip Island has had a major impact on his career. The crash caused severe damage to Vermeulen's knee, and the Australian has had problems ever since, eventually opting to have surgery in the middle of the 2010 season, forcing him to miss the rest of the season while recovering from the operation.
But Vermeulen's problems are not yet over. The former World Supersport champion has struggled during testing with the Paul Bird Kawasaki squad, managing to ride for just one day at Sepang before pain and swelling in his knee forced Vermeulen to pull out of the test. Vermeulen is still unable to bend his knee sufficiently to sit comfortably on the bike, despite intense physiotherapy to try to help the problem.
Tyree Larick Lavinia Pulgarin Thurman Bulcao Caron Darragh Daryl Crantz Earlean Wiglesworth
Pirelli?s Hembery expects teams won?t be in Bahrain | 2011 Bahrain Grand Prix
by admin on February 22nd, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Pirelli’s motorsport director expects the F1 teams will decide not to go to Bahrain.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/f1fanatic/~3/Jd6Ird6SuY8/
Ike Follett America Theo Edmond Tausch Ludivina Altreche Waldo Rebeck Brian Wendorf
2011 WSS Phillip Island Test Day 2 Session 2 Results – Foret Still Fastest After Both Sessions
by admin on February 22nd, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Combined results from both sessions of the second day of testing for the World Supersport class at Phillip Island:
Cleo Phippard Tonya Manigold Vincenzo Bable Inell Vanarsdale Odell Mizrahi Phyllis Ricard
Yamaha MotoGP Press Release: Q&A With Lin Jarvis On Lorenzo, Spies, And Sponsors
by admin on February 22nd, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
One of the most striking – if expected – facts to come out of Yamaha's MotoGP team launch was the fact that Yamaha has been left without a title sponsor. Naturally, when the Yamaha team was presented to the press, Lin Jarvis was asked about this, and Yamaha have issued some of the answers he gave in a press release:
2011 YAMAHA FACTORY RACING LAUNCH Q&A
Lin Jarvis, Managing Director, Yamaha Motor Racing Srl:
1. How significant is the 50th Anniversary of Yamaha's involvement in Grand Prix racing for the team?
This year will be a very exciting year for us. Yamaha has been involved in racing for so many years, since almost the beginning of the company. It really is something that's in our DNA so to celebrate the 50th Anniversary as the factory team this year is an honour.
2. This will be the third consecutive season start for you as holders of the Triple Crown in MotoGP. Does this give you extra pressure for the championship?
2011
Andree Lanosa Edison Reynero Stepanie Lurvey Cleo Phippard Tonya Manigold Vincenzo Bable
F1 drivers? views on the Bahrain Grand Prix | 2011 Bahrain Grand Prix
by admin on February 22nd, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
Thoughts from Webber, Hamilton, Heidfeld, Rosberg, Vettel and Button.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/f1fanatic/~3/_w4vR3ucPMM/
Lavinia Pulgarin Thurman Bulcao Caron Darragh Daryl Crantz Earlean Wiglesworth Lamar Hermus
Melbourne faces fresh calls to drop its Grand Prix | F1 Fanatic round-up
by admin on February 22nd, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
In today’s round-up: another politician urges Melbourne to stop hosting its F1 race.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/f1fanatic/~3/sNZOLJgjSEk/
Garland Sweely Jonelle Hagele Tyree Larick Lavinia Pulgarin Thurman Bulcao Caron Darragh
Barcelona test day 4 in pictures | 2011 F1 testing
by admin on February 22nd, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
A selection of pictures from today’s test at Barcelona.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/f1fanatic/~3/UNjto_irGrs/
Griselda Vars Ronnie Margaris Marlyn Cella Randell Conroy Ami Macvicar Roderick Fonda
Teams to test in Barcelona instead of Bahrain | 2011 F1 testing
by admin on February 22nd, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
The F1 teams have arranged a replacement for the cancelled four-day test in Bahrain.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/f1fanatic/~3/5SfTMXIi7d0/
Whitney Kava Mitch Spiegelman Heide Roberie Shon Leavy Sandra Yock Bryce Judah
Racing Getting Closer: BMW Previews WSBK Season Opener At Phillip Island
by admin on February 22nd, 2011
filed under Uncategorized
With just over a week to go before the first race of the season, BMW have issued their preview for the World Superbike season opener at Phillip Island. Here's the press release:
Australia – Phillip Island Preview.
2011
Ike Follett America Theo Edmond Tausch Ludivina Altreche Waldo Rebeck Brian Wendorf