Competition

Competition 17 Oct 2013

Bradl to make decision today regarding Australian Grand Prix inclusion

LCR Honda rider Stefan Bradl will today decide whether or not he'll compete in this weekend's Tissot Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.

Competition 17 Oct 2013

Sykes "relaxed" on eve of clinching Kawasaki's first WSBK title in 20 years

Kawasaki Racing Team's Tom Sykes insists he's in a relaxed frame of mind ahead of this weekend's final round of the 2013 Superbike World Championship.

Competition 17 Oct 2013

Marquez approach unchanged on the verge of creating history

Spanish rookie Marc Marquez could become the youngest MotoGP World Champion in history this weekend at the Tissot Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.

Competition 16 Oct 2013

Brookes out of BSB title hunt entering Brands Hatch finale this weekend

Josh Brookes will enter this weekend's British Superbike Championship final at Brands Hatch without a chance at the 2013 title, a mechanical at Silverstone forcing him out of title contention.

Competition 16 Oct 2013

Tributes flow for the late Marco Simoncelli at Malaysian Grand Prix

Marco Simoncelli was at the forefront of everybody’s mind as the MotoGP community travelled to Sepang without him for the second time last weekend.

Competition 16 Oct 2013

Seven Australians named in 2014 Red Bull Rookies Cup selection event

Seven Australians will assemble at the Monteblanco Circuit in Spain this week, in the hope of joining the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup for 2014.

Competition 16 Oct 2013

Staring targets strong homecoming in debut Australian Grand Prix

Former Australian Superbike Champion Bryan Staring isn't ruling out a solid result this weekend when Phillip Island hosts the 16th round of the 2013 MotoGP World Championship.

Competition 15 Oct 2013

Parkes' YART team considering regular WSBK appearances in 2014

Broc Parkes' Monster Energy Yamaha Austria Racing Team is considering a regular assault on the 2014 eni FIM Superbike World Championship, scheduled to make their WSBK debut in this weekend's season finale at Jerez in Spain.

Competition 15 Oct 2013

Margin to maiden Moto3 victory continues to reduce for Miller

Australian Moto3 revelation Jack Miller finished sixth in Sepang's Malaysian Moto3 Grand Prix on Sunday, crossing the line just one second in arrears of race winner Luis Salom.

Competition 15 Oct 2013

Marquez aggression "not an issue" for Australian legend Doohan

Five-time 500cc World Champion Mick Doohan says the meteoric rise of Spanish sensation Marc Marquez has been “fantastic” for MotoGP ahead of this weekend’s 2013 Tissot Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.

Competition 15 Oct 2013

Damian Cudlin the latest to be confirmed for 2014 Troy Bayliss Classic

Versatile Aussie international Damian Cudlin has been confirmed for next year's Troy Bayliss Classic, to be held at Taree Motorcycle Club on 18 January.

Competition 14 Oct 2013

West celebrating 200 grand prix starts following Malaysia

Queenslander Anthony West became just the second Australian racer in history to conquer the milestone marker of 200 grand prix starts at Sepang in Malaysia on Sunday.

Competition 14 Oct 2013

FX-500 cancelled, replaced with 'Australasian' championship special

Australian Road & Track Rider Promotions (ARTRP) has announced that the 2013 running of the FX-500 endurance event is cancelled due to a lack of entries.

Competition 14 Oct 2013

Falzon's Moto2 opportunity dissolves due to Sepang crash damage

Freak circumstances have denied Australian Supersport Champion Daniel Falzon the opportunity to line-up at this weekend's Tissot Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix in Moto2.

Competition 14 Oct 2013

Reiterberger takes IDM double as Aitchison and Jones podium at Lausitzring

Newly crowned IDM German Superbike Champion Markus Reiterberger rounded out an exemplary 2013 campaign with a pair of race wins at the season finale at the Lausitzring.

Competition 13 Oct 2013

Pedrosa breaks drought with Malaysian GP victory

Repsol Honda's Dani Pedrosa has claimed victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix, breaking back into the winner's circle after close a six month absence.

Competition 12 Oct 2013

Marquez scores fourth consecutive MotoGP pole position at Sepang

Repsol Honda's Marc Marquez has secured pole position for the Malaysian Grand Prix, taking his pole tally to eight and extending his current streak to four in a row.

Competition 11 Oct 2013

Pedrosa comfortably quickest after opening day at Sepang

Repsol Honda's Dani Pedrosa emerged comfortably quickest at the conclusion of second free practice at the Malaysian Grand Prix, heading off teammate Marc Marquez by over half-a-second.

Competition 11 Oct 2013

Sepang to host Malaysian Grand Prix through 2016 season

Dorna Sports has announced that the Sepang International Circuit will host the MotoGP World Championship for a further three years, ensuring the race will be held in Malaysia until at least 2016.

Competition 11 Oct 2013

ASBK privateer title as a rookie caps off "amazing year" for Scott

Team InsureMyRide Racing is celebrating Glenn Scott's privateer title in the 2013 Australian Superbike Championship.

Competition 11 Oct 2013

Aprilia Racing boss Dall’Igna confirmed for Ducati Corse switch

Ducati has confirmed that former Aprilia Racing boss Luigi Dall’Igna has been appointed as the new general manager of Ducati Corse.

Competition 11 Oct 2013

Marquez receives penalty point following Pedrosa Aragon clash

MotoGP World Championship leader Marc Marquez has been given one penalty point following his Aragon Grand Prix collision with teammate Dani Pedrosa.

Competition 10 Oct 2013

IEG confirms 2014 Superbike regulations to be scaled back in ASBK

The Australian Superbike Championship will revert to a rule set based Superstock-style regulations in 2014, an announcement by International Entertainment Group (IEG) on Facebook today confirmed.

Competition 10 Oct 2013

WNR Force aligns with Team Navy to field MV Agustas in 2014 ASBK

Double Endurance World Champion Warwick Nowland will relaunch his fledgling road race operation in 2014, featuring official support from MV August and the Royal Australian Navy’s 'Team Navy'.

Competition 10 Oct 2013

Yamaha to focus factory efforts on R1, increase YRD 600 support in 2014

Yamaha Racing Team (YRT) will withdraw its factory support from 600cc racing in 2014, increasing support of Yamaha Racing Development (YRD) competitors racing with the YZF-R6.

Competition 10 Oct 2013

Maxwell, Stauffer and Hook confirmed for 2014 Troy Bayliss Classic

Just days after claiming his maiden Australian Superbike Championship, Team Suzuki rider Wayne Maxwell today confirmed he will contest the 2014 Troy Bayliss Classic at Taree Motorcycle Club on Saturday, 18 January.

Competition 9 Oct 2013

Entry fees slashed to $100 per category for 2014 ASBK season

International Entertainment Group will slash Australian Superbike Championship entry fees to $100 per class for each round of the 2014 season.

Competition 9 Oct 2013

Team Honda Racing targets form reversal at MotoGP support races

Team Honda Racing is aiming to finish season 2013 on a high at next weekend's Tissot Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, following a lacklustre Australian Superbike Championship campaign.

Competition 9 Oct 2013

Cudlin confirmed for additional MotoGP appearances with PBM

Paul Bird Motorsports has announced that Damian Cudlin has been released from his IDM Superbike deal.

Competition 9 Oct 2013

Yamaha Racing Team celebrating FX-Superbike championship trifecta

Yamaha Racing Team is celebrating a podium sweep in the Australian FX-Superbike Championship, won by Broc Parkes at Sydney Motorsport Park last weekend.