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WesBank Super Series Kyalami preview

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:44:04 +0000

TOP ENTERTAINMENT AT WESBANK SUPER SERIES AT KYALAMI With one exception championship issues are still finely balanced and this should lead to some top entertainment and the possibility of high drama at round five of the WesBank Super Series at Kyalami on Saturday (June 27). The Kyalami meeting also represents the halfway mark in the season and, for the most part, clear cut ... Keep reading

FMX: Dayton results 2003-03-08

Sun, 09 Mar 2003 06:30:04 +0000

Dayton plays host to the triumphant return of IFMA Freestyle Motocross. DAYTON, OH., (March 8, 2003) - IFMA Freestyle Motocross made its return to Dayton after taking 2002 off. The competition was insane and the tricks were over the top. Friday - Adam Jones started his Friday night with a very poor qualifying run but made the most of his finals appearance proving that ... Keep reading

CCE's Arenacross Wichita results 2004-03-22

Tue, 23 Mar 2004 15:37:23 +0000

Metcalf Wins Three Main Events in Front of Home Crowd in Wichita Stone Moves Closer to Second Arenacross Championship AURORA, Ill. (March 22, 2004) - Heading into Round Eleven of the Regional Arenacross Series, Nick Metcalf (Wichita, Kan.) was still holding on to a glimmer of hope of catching current points leader Brian Stone (Kansas City, Mo.) for his first Arenacross Championship ... Keep reading

FMX: Grand Rapids: Event results

Sun, 10 Mar 2002 06:30:04 +0000

Grand Rapids hosts IFMA Freestyle Motocross GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (March 9, 2002) - This weekend the IFMA Freestyle Motocross made its debut in Grand Rapids. The sold out crowd was on their feet for the entire show as IFMA veterans Kenny Bartram, Mike Jones and Nate Adams rocked the house. Kenny Bartram came into the weekend with 10 total wins on the season. He would leave with a ... Keep reading

Dodge - Petty Charity Ride quotes

Sun, 23 Jun 2002 17:00:40 +0000

KYLE PETTY (No. 45 Sprint Dodge Intrepid R/T) NOTE: Petty, ranked 18th in the NASCAR Winston Cup Standings after the first 15 races, has jumped from 38th in the standings in the past 11 races. The 42-year-old driver from Randleman, N.C., will lead the eighth annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride across country on motorcycles after Sunday's race at Sears Point. More than 150 riders will ... Keep reading

GSX-R Euro Cup San Marino Friday summary

Fri, 24 Jun 2005 19:59:52 +0000

2005 Suzuki GSX-R European Cup Round 3, San Marino (at Misano circuit) Circuit: 4.060 kms. Weather: Dry, sunny 30 C. Friday qualifying, 24th June 'WILD CARD' ON PROVISIONAL POLE! An Italian rider and wild card' entrant is on Provisional Pole for the third round of the Suzuki GSX-R European Cup, but it is not just any 'wild card', it is former World Superbike and Supersport star ... Keep reading

Daytona AHRMA day two summary 2003-03-04

Thu, 06 Mar 2003 13:57:33 +0000

AHRMA wraps up competition. Udo Gietl returns to Daytona by way of the BMW Motorrad International BoxerCup. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 4, 2003) - Udo Gietl's fame has grown in the 16 years since he was involved with racing at Daytona. Gietl, a 62-year-old native of Germany, who now makes Oxnard, Calif., his home, is perhaps the best-known team manager from the early days of ... Keep reading

SUPERCROSS: Barcelona race summary

Tue, 08 Nov 2005 06:28:28 +0000

DAVID VUILLEMIN (HONDA) TAKES A DOUBBLE VITORY AT THE SX INTERNACIONAL OF BARCELONA 125 c.c. Final: Eric Sorby takes his first win in Barcelona Unexpected Final on 125 c.c. After taking the start, the French Nicolas Aubin (Yamaha) was the first guy arriving at Turn 1, followed very closely by Sebastian Pourcel (Kawasaki) and Benjamin Coisy (Honda). During the second lap the ... Keep reading

THQ U.S. Open winners

Sun, 14 Oct 2001 23:45:42 +0000

LA CANADA, Calif. (October 13, 2001) - The THQ U.S. Open is pleased to announce the winners of the first night's competition from the MGM Grand Garden Arena: Ricky Carmichael (THQ U.S. Open); Blair Morgan (White Brothers Four Stroke Shootout); Gavin Gracyk (Engine Ice 125cc Amateur Cup); Kyle Chisholm (Pro Circuit 80cc Mini Invitational); Shawn Rife (KTM Junior Supercross ... Keep reading

Daytona AHRMA day two results 2003-03-04

Thu, 06 Mar 2003 13:57:35 +0000

AHRMA Results March 4, 2003 Classic 60's 650: 1. Robert Goodpaster, Hobart, Ind., 1960 Norton; 2. John Tibben, Victor, Iowa; 3. Bud Denny, Tuscaloosa, Ala., 1961 Triton. Sportsman 350: 1. John Walters, Canada, 1972 Honda; 2. Steve Brown, Albuquerque, N.M., 1970 Honda; 3. Eric Cook, Richland, Va., 1972 Honda. Classic 60's: 1. Josef Brenner, Severn, Md., 1954 BSA GOL; 2 ... Keep reading

SUPERSIDE: Nurburgring: Qualifying two report

Sat, 18 Jun 2005 06:29:34 +0000

Final Qualifying Session After yesterday's cool conditions the sun was out for Saturday's second and final qualifying session for round three of the Superside FIM Sidecar World Championship. Track temperatures rose to 42 degrees. Steve Webster & Paul Woodhead completed just a handful of laps on their Castrol Suzuki, confident that their overnight pole position time would not be ... Keep reading

MOTO-ST: Daytona finale summary

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 22:06:59 +0000

Roadracingworld.com Wins SunTrust MOTO-ST 8 Hours At Daytona Finale DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- The No. 18 Roadracingworld.com Suzuki SV1000S won the SunTrust MOTO-ST Series 8 Hours At Daytona Finale at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday night while the No. 6 Aprilia USA squad locked up the Buell Motorcycle Company SuperSport Twins (SST) class despite a 13th place class ... Keep reading

MOTO-ST: Series Millville qualifying summary

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 19:08:12 +0000

Aprilia USA/Lloyd Brothers Motorsports on Pole in New Jersey MILLVILLE, N.J. (August 29, 2008) -- Aprilia USA/Lloyd Brothers Motorsports claimed their third "Destination Daytona Pole Award" in qualifying for the Thunderbolt 500k, round six of the SunTrust MOTO-ST Series, at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, N.J. Ty Howard of Weatherford, Tex. turned the session's best time ... Keep reading

MOTO-ST: Road America - Aprilia USA Team spotlight

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 16:44:29 +0000

Best Yet to Come from Aprilia USA Team as They Look for Their First SunTrust MOTO-ST Series Win at Road America DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- According to rider Ty Howard, the No. 6 Aprilia USA team hasn't yet hit its stride in the SunTrust MOTO-ST Series. And that is bad news for its rivals. Heading into Round 4 of this year's SunTrust MOTO-ST Series at Road America July 7-8, the No ... Keep reading

TTXGP: CRP Racing win series championship

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 18:22:46 +0000

Brannetti wins at Brands Hatch and CRP becomes the European Champion A weekend of great racing and emotions. Despite the bad weather and heavy rains on the English circuit of Brands Hatch, the eCRP 1.2 won, beating the odds and becoming a true champion. Starting from a clean sheet only a few months ago CRP Racing and the eCRP 1.2 entered the TTXGP EU series. At Brands Hatch the ... Keep reading

Norifumi Abe dies in accident

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 22:17:56 +0000

About the Passing Away of Norifumi (Norick) Abe It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of Norifumi (Norick) Abe (32) on October 7, 2007, following a traffic accident. Norick Abe, as he is fondly known by motorcycle race fans around the world, was competing this season in the JSB1000 class of the All-Japan Championships from the "Y'S GEAR Racing" team. Norick was riding ... Keep reading

MOTO-GT: Go Big Racing receive MAX Award

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 01:37:53 +0000

GO BIG RACING HONOURED TO RECEIVE MAX AWARD (Toronto, ON) It was confirmed last week that Ross Millson (Hamilton, ON) and Paul Glenn (Keene, ON) of Go Big Racing will be the recipients of a Motorcycle Award of Excellence (MAX Award) in the category of International Competition. The MAX Awards are given out in over 50 categories including Canadian Racing Champions, International ... Keep reading

Homestead-Miami hosts CCS Motorcycles season finale

Fri, 07 Dec 2001 23:45:42 +0000


WHAT: Championship Cup Series of Florida Motorcycle Road Racing
Season-Finale


WHEN: Saturday, December 8; Sunday, December 9


WHERE: Homestead-Miami Speedway Road Course (Enter through South Vehicle
Tunnel off of Palm Drive; Gate 18)


TICKETS: Saturday: $10; Sunday: $15; 2-Day Pass: $20; Children Under 12
Free; Infield Parking Free (General Admission Infield Seating ... Keep reading

BSB: Stobart Motorsport Snetterton summary

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 15:03:03 +0000

LAVERTY JUST MISSES PODIUM AT SUNNY SNETTERTON Stobart Motorsport rider Michael Laverty missed out on his first rostrum of the season by less than a quarter of a second at the action packed round seven of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Snetterton in Norfolk today. Riding the VK and Vent Axia backed 1000cc Honda Fireblade, Laverty suffered a number of problems ... Keep reading

WEC: Michelin Suzuka 8-hours preview

Thu, 22 Jul 2004 04:36:01 +0000

World Endurance Championship Suzuka Eight Hours July 23/24/25 2004 MICHELIN GO FOR 15H SUZUKA EIGHT HOURS SUCCESS The Suzuka Eight Hours is regarded by many as the single most important motorcycle race in the world, attracting massive investment from Japan's 'big four' motorcycle brands and making headlines across the globe. Over the past two decades Michelin has won no less than ... Keep reading