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Superbike Testing at Misano with Aprilia, BMW, Ducati and Yamaha

23 March, 2020
Three days after the World Superbike round at Assen, four official teams, Aprilia, BMW, Ducati and Yamaha all headed to the Misano Adriatico race track for a two day test session (Wednesday and Thursday), before next week’s important Monza round.The…

WSBK Valencia Heat 2 – Nitro Nori Haga wins by 0.025s!

23 March, 2020
After Race 2 at the Ricardo Tormo race track in Valencia was red flagged following the big crash of Kawasaki rider Simon Andrews and Vittorio Iannuzzo on his Squadra Corse Honda, the second heat would reserve a big surprise with…

I, Superbiker Video Trailer

23 March, 2020
It’s been a long time since we’ve seen another feature film on motorcycle racing but I, Superbiker directed by Mark Sloper is going to fill that void. The movie which is set to be released in Spring 2011, follows four…

Alex Polita gives up on 2009 WSBK season

23 March, 2020
Alex Polita was dropped from Sterilgarda’s BRC Racing Team even before the SBK season started due to sponsorship troubles, with Team Manager Marco Borciani promising that they would be back on track for the Valencia round with their second bike.…

WSBK Monza: No one crashed because of the bubbles

23 March, 2020
The never ending Italian telenovela regarding the bubbles on Monza circuit that may have been the cause of several crashes during that polemic World Superbike weekend in May, is still occupying space in major sports newspapers in the country. The…

WSBK Assen QP2 : Troy Corser on Top for the First Time

23 March, 2020
Troy Corser topped the time charts in this morning’s qualifying practice 2 at Assen. Mr. Croccodile was the first rider to go under the 1.36 mark with a best lap of 1′35.621 to take provisional pole heading into this afternoon’s…

Regis Laconi Health Update

23 March, 2020
WSBK rider Régis Laconi who crashed during last Friday’s free practice at Kyalami, underwent surgery today. Dr. Maurizio Zorio and his team carried out the surgery and inserted a metal plate to stabilize the two cervical vertebrae fractured in the…

Jakub Smrz takes Silverstone Superpole in crash fest

22 March, 2020
Today’s World Superbike Superpole at Silverstone was declared wet due to a previous rain shower so the session went to two twenty minute shoot-out format.With very tricky conditions and standing puddles that caught out several riders between running off track…

WSBK Phillip Island test: Max Biaggi fastest also on day 3

22 March, 2020
The expected rain showers at Phillip Island cut short the third and final day of WSBK testing with Aprilia’s Max Biaggi once again the fastest of the four riders taking part in the test.Biaggi’s fastest lap was 1′32″1 on the…

Althea Racing's Genesio Bevilacqua interview

22 March, 2020
Althea Racing’s team owner Genesio Bevilacqua sort of reminds us of Davide Tardozzi (who was sniffing around Misano when several Superbike teams were testing two weeks ago), a straight talker with very firm ideas regarding World Superbike racing.This video interview…

WSBK – Sheridan Morais continues to sub for Broc Parkes

22 March, 2020
Echo CRS Honda has confirmed that Sheridan Morais will again sub for regular rider Broc Parkes, who is still out due to his pre-season training accident in this weekend’s WSBK Championship in ValenciaThe South African rider already subbed for Parkes…

Carlos Checa at Aragon for WSBK Testing

22 March, 2020
Carlos Checa get a head start on his testing at the Motorland Aragon circuit yesterday. His Althea Racing team showed up a day earlier to allow their rider to get to know the track, that will be become one of…

Suzuki Intruder M1500 and Boulevard M90

22 March, 2020
Suzuki has presented its new custom/cruiser range for 2009, adding the Intruder M1500/Boulevard M90 to the list. Despite its double moniker, the bike is one and the same - a powerful cruiser with a refined and comfortable style.The main characteristics…

Mark Aitchison to ride for Grillini BMW in World Superbikes

22 March, 2020
Grillini Racing Team will be making a welcome return to World Superbikes after four years and have signed Mark Aitchison as their rider for the upcoming season.“Atcho” will be riding the 2012 version of the BMW S1000RR that Andrea Grillini…

Brett McCormick to return to racing in 2 or 3 months

22 March, 2020
Just the other day, Brett McCormick personally informed fans during a phone interview with CBC Radio on his health and of his two fractured cervical vertebrae and one in his lower back, but luckily he didn’t sustain any spinal damage…

Tom Sykes takes impressive victory in race 1 at Donington

22 March, 2020
After dominating all the sessions this weekend at Donington Park, Tom Sykes put in his pocket his second win of the season, after Assen, with a lights-to-flag victory at the British circuit.The Kawasaki rider played hare and greyhound in the…

Double Turkish delight for Eugene Laverty at Istanbul

22 March, 2020
Eugene Laverty is the 'sultan' of the Intercity Istanbul Park circuit. The Aprilia rider after his victory in race 1, repeating himself in race 2 in the inaugural World Superbike championship in Turkey.Race 2 seemed a copy of race 1…

Max Biaggi to hold press conference at Vallelunga

22 March, 2020
2012 World Superbike champion Max Biaggi still has to confirm whether he is going to continue racing next season or finally hang up his lid and retire after a glorious career and six world titles.The Aprilia rider was present during…