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Northwest 200 2012 Thursday

By Fran Hollywood On May 18, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Memories of last years Northwest 200 came flooding back when we were greeted with low clouds, rain and a steady breeze on Thursday morning. Thankfully, it wasn’t as relentless as last year as the weather improved steadily during the day, however, most racers opted to race on full wets as road conditions varied from one [...]

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Super Seeley Red Hot !

By Shirley Hughes On May 15, 2012 · 3 Comments

Local lad Alastair Seeley from Carrickfergus set the top pace in Tuesday’s opening practice session at the North West 200.

The Tyco Suzuki rider rode the fastest lap in qualifying for both the Superbike and Supersport classes.

A new North West record was set by Martin Jessopp when he blasted through a speed trap at [...]

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My Day at Motorcycle Live 2011

By Jen Watson On November 21, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Having made a snap decision to drive all the way to Birmingham for the chance to spend a day Motorcycle Live 2011 I am highly delighted to report I definitely wasn’t disappointed, even after dragging myself out of bed at an unearthly time of 2.30am.

I left the house at 3.10am and [...]

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Cal Crutchlow at Motorcycle Live 2011

VIDEO – Cal Crutchlow opens Motorcycle Live with a Roar!!

By Jen Watson On November 21, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Cal Crutchlow opens Motorcyle Live at the NEC with a roar by starting is Yamaha M1 on the stage, much to the delight of the crowd.  Watch the video by clicking the link below

VIDEO of Cal Crutchlow’s Yamaha M1 on the stage [...]

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Cal Crutchlow, Bradley Smith and Scott Redding share a joke on the main stage

Motorcycle Live 2011

By Mike Evans On November 20, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Yesterday saw the first day of Motorcycle Live 2011 at Birmingham NEC. A very large crowd gathered for the official opening that saw Steve Parish introduce a number of British bike racers before MotoGP star Cal Crutchlow brought his Tech 3 Yamaha M1 on to the stage and started it up much to the delight [...]

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Josh Brookes at Motorcycle Live

By Mike Evans On November 19, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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Valencia MotoGP test Afternoon photos

By Mike Evans On November 8, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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Randy De Puniet tests Suzuki MotoGP bike

By Mike Evans On November 8, 2011 · Leave a Comment

In the last hour Randy De Puniet has been out testing the Rizla Suzuki here at Valencia, click the photos for a larger view:

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Tuesday AM MotoGP Test photos

By Mike Evans On November 8, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Photos taken at the test this morning click on the photo for a larger view

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Valencia 125cc photos

By Mike Evans On November 8, 2011 · Leave a Comment

This weekend saw the final race for the 125 category as they move on to Moto3 next season.

Here are some photos from the weekend click on them for a larger view:

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Michele Pirro took his first Moto2 victory in an emotional win for Team Gresini

Valencia Moto2 Photos

By Mike Evans On November 7, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Here are some photos from this weekend in Moto2, click on the photos for a larger view.

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Marco Simoncelli tributes at Valencia MotoGP

By Mike Evans On November 7, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Before the racing yesterday here at Valencia the whole MotoGP community celebrated the live of Marco Simoncelli.

Kevin Schwantz lead the MotoGP riders on a lap of the circuit before parking in front of the finish line while the MotoGP riders formed up behind him and behind them the Moto2 riders lined up on the [...]

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Casey Stoner gets on the gas

Valencia MotoGP Race photos

By Mike Evans On November 6, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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Valencia MotoGP Qualifying photos

By Mike Evans On November 5, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Photos from today qualifying session in which Casey Stoner took pole by a comfortable margin in a session which started with a track slick from earlier rain. With more rain threatening to fall quick times were posted early but conditions never really got worse or better with spots of rain continuing to fall for much [...]

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Loris Capirossi shows off special leather for last GP

By Mike Evans On November 5, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Members of the press were invited into the Pramac Ducati garage to get a first look at the special leather Loris Capirossi will be using tomorrow for his last MotoGP race:

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Valencia MotoGP FP3 photos

By Mike Evans On November 5, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Here are photos from this morning FP3 session, click on photos for a larger view:

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Valencia MotoGP FP2 photos

By Mike Evans On November 4, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Photos from a wet MotoGP FP2 in Valencia, click on the photos for a larger view:

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Casey Stoner was fastest in FP1

Valencia MotoGP FP1 photos

By Mike Evans On November 4, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Here are some photos from this morning FP1 session, click on photos for a larger view.

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Valencia MotoGP Press conference

By Mike Evans On November 3, 2011 · Leave a Comment

As expected quite a subdued atmosphere in today’s press conference following the death of Marco Simoncelli.

The riders coped well in difficult circumstances, all described how difficult the past two weeks had been with Valentino Rossi saying he had spent as much time as he could with Marco’s.

Alvaro Bautista said he has offers for [...]

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Viva Valencia arrive

By Mike Evans On November 3, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Steve Keys , Danny John Jules and Matt Roberts set out from the Ace Cafe in London on Sunday riding Yamaha R1′s, riding to raise money for Riders For Health they arrived at the Valencia circuit this afternoon.

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Gino Rea

Gino Rea

By Fran Hollywood On October 30, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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Styrin Porsche Wins at Rockingham

By Chris Valentine On October 30, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Richard Styrin took the first win of the weekend in the final round of the BRSCC design911.com Porsche Championship today at Rockingham. For most of the race, #16 Gerry Taylor had kept Styrin firmly in his sights but a slight error allowed #21 Richard Sykes to slip through to take second place on the podium. [...]

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Steve Quick wins Inaugural Lotus Cup UK Title

By Chris Valentine On October 30, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Just 12 points separated leader Ken Savage and second place man Steve Quick as the inaugural season of the Lotus Cup UK Championship reached its conclusion at Brands Hatch this weekend. An extension of the European Championship of the same name, the UK races have attracted large and varied grids from production-spec Elises, through the [...]

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Carlos Checa in pitlane

Carlos Checa in pitlane

By Fran Hollywood On October 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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Haga listening to his suspension technician

Haga listening to his suspension technician

By Fran Hollywood On October 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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Joan Lascorz leaving the pit #wsbk

Joan Lascorz leaving the pit #wsbk

By Fran Hollywood On October 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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Eugene Laverty deep in conversation

Eugene Laverty deep in conversation

By Fran Hollywood On October 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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Chaz Davies

Chaz Davies having a look

By Fran Hollywood On October 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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Carlos Checa getting ready to leave the pits #wsbk

Carlos Checa getting ready to leave the pits #wsbk

By Fran Hollywood On October 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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Jonathan Rea heading out on pitlane

Jonathan Rea heading out on pitlane

By Fran Hollywood On October 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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Jonny Rea ponders

Jonny Rea ponders

By Fran Hollywood On October 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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Josh Waters on the Yoshimura Suzuki #wsbk

Josh Waters on the Yoshimura Suzuki #wsbk

By Fran Hollywood On October 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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Karl Muggeridge heading out #wsbk

Karl Muggeridge heading out #wsbk

By Fran Hollywood On October 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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Karl Muggeridge heading out #wsbk

Karl Muggeridge heading out #wsbk

By Fran Hollywood On October 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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Leon Haslam isn't going to run me over... I hope

Leon Haslam isn’t going to run me over… I hope

By Fran Hollywood On October 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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Maurizio from Kuja racing

Maurizio from Kuja racing

By Fran Hollywood On October 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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Nori Haga heading out of the pits

Nori Haga heading out of the pits

By Fran Hollywood On October 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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Suzuki team manager Jack Valentine

Suzuki team manager Jack Valentine

By Fran Hollywood On October 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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The small and tall of the #wsbk pitlane

The small and tall of the #wsbk pitlane

By Fran Hollywood On October 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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am i not important enough

am i not important enough

By Fran Hollywood On October 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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Tom Sykes enjoying being interviewed by Eurosport #wsbk

Tom Sykes enjoying being interviewed by Eurosport #wsbk

By Fran Hollywood On October 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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The superstock 1000 grid #wsbk

The superstock 1000 grid #wsbk

By Fran Hollywood On October 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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Trophies and Champagne #wsbk

Trophies and Champagne #wsbk

By Fran Hollywood On October 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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Troy Corser enjoying his last day at work for BMW #wsbk

Troy Corser enjoying his last day at work for BMW #wsbk

By Fran Hollywood On October 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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Race day  tyre choice #wsbk

Race day tyre choice #wsbk

By Fran Hollywood On October 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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Carlos Checa pulling into his pit #wsbk

Carlos Checa pulling into his pit #wsbk

By Fran Hollywood On October 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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Sylvain Guintoli

Sylvain Guintoli

By Fran Hollywood On October 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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Marco Melandri heading out on pitlane

Marco Melandri heading out on pitlane

By Fran Hollywood On October 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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Max Biaggi close to the apex #wsbk

Max Biaggi close to the apex #wsbk

By Fran Hollywood On October 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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Nori Haga needs a better mugshot #wsbk

Nori Haga needs a better mugshot #wsbk

By Fran Hollywood On October 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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