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Title protagonists lock out MotoGP front row in Spain
Competition 29 Sep 2013

Title protagonists lock out MotoGP front row in Spain

Marc Marquez will start his final home grand prix of the season from pole position at Motorland Aragon as MotoGP's three title contenders line up in order of points on the front row.

Honda's Marquez sets early practice pace at home GP in Spain
Competition 28 Sep 2013

Honda's Marquez sets early practice pace at home GP in Spain

Repsol Honda's Marc Marquez has rounded out the opening day on track at Motorland Aragon atop the MotoGP timesheets after taking over the position from early pacesetter, Yamaha Factory Racing's Jorge Lorenzo.

Cudlin honoured to bring home Suzuki's 13th WEC title at Le Mans
Competition 27 Sep 2013

Cudlin honoured to bring home Suzuki's 13th WEC title at Le Mans

Alex Cudlin rates his role in the Suzuki Endurance Racing Team's (SERT) 13th World Endurance Championship (WEC) win as one one of the top moments of his decorated career.

Sissis looks to exploit KTM strengths in Spanish Moto3 showdown
Competition 27 Sep 2013

Sissis looks to exploit KTM strengths in Spanish Moto3 showdown

Aussie Moto3 campaigner Arthur Sissis is hopeful of a strong showing within the Moto3 ranks at Motorland Aragon, a valuable chance to seek out prospects for the 2014 season.

Up to six events slated for 2014 FIM World Endurance Championship
Competition 27 Sep 2013

Up to six events slated for 2014 FIM World Endurance Championship

The FIM World Endurance Championship (WEC) will be expanded to feature at least five events in 2014, with discussions in place to secure a potential sixth date on the calendar.

Redding satisfied arm pump problem fixed for flyaway finish to 2013
Competition 27 Sep 2013

Redding satisfied arm pump problem fixed for flyaway finish to 2013

Current Moto2 World Championship leader Scott Redding hopes corrective surgery to fix the arm-pump problems which have plagued him in recent grands prix will see him factor at the front of the field in the crucial closing stages of the season.

Staring: My best is yet to come, there's no way I've showed that yet
Competition 26 Sep 2013

Staring: My best is yet to come, there's no way I've showed that yet

MotoGP rookie Bryan Staring is adamant his best in the premier class is yet to come after admitting his season had not progressed in the manner he hoped it would.

Suzuki conclude European MotoGP test program on positive note
Competition 26 Sep 2013

Suzuki conclude European MotoGP test program on positive note

The Suzuki MotoGP test team has completed its final series of European tests, coming away with a positive feeling from a two-day shakedown at Mugello after three previous days on track at Misano last week.

Door ajar for Carr in British Superbike ranks for 2014
Competition 25 Sep 2013

Door ajar for Carr in British Superbike ranks for 2014

2012 Australian Supersport Champion Mitchell Carr is focusing on an opportunity to race within the British Superbike Championship (BSB) ranks in 2014 after his World Supersport campaign came to an early end.

Brookes still in BSB championship hunt despite Assen crash
Competition 25 Sep 2013

Brookes still in BSB championship hunt despite Assen crash

Aussie Josh Brookes is focusing on a return to form for the penultimate round of the British Superbike Championship (BSB) where he remains in reach of a maiden title.

Rossi confirms VR46 Sky Moto3 team for 2014 season
Competition 25 Sep 2013

Rossi confirms VR46 Sky Moto3 team for 2014 season

Multiple MotoGP World Champion Valentino Rossi has confirmed he will field a team in the Moto3 category next year.

Parkes to contest WSBK finale at Jerez with Yamaha Austria Racing Team
Competition 25 Sep 2013

Parkes to contest WSBK finale at Jerez with Yamaha Austria Racing Team

Broc Parkes will contest the final round of the World Superbike Championship (WSBK) in Jerez with current World Endurance Championship (WEC) outfit Monster Energy Yamaha Austria Racing Team (YART).

2013 Red Bull Rookies champ signs with Ajo Motorsport for Moto3 title tilt
Competition 24 Sep 2013

2013 Red Bull Rookies champ signs with Ajo Motorsport for Moto3 title tilt

KTM's factory Moto3 outfit has drafted newly-crowned 2013 Red Bull Rookies Cup champion Karel Hanika for the team's 2014 campaign.

McGuinness confirmed to contest 2014 International Island Classic
Competition 24 Sep 2013

McGuinness confirmed to contest 2014 International Island Classic

Isle of Man legend John McGuinness will make his first appearance on Aussie soil as he spearheads the United Kingdom team at the 2014 International Island Classic meet at Phillip Island on 24-26 January, 2014.

Waters thankful for Le Mans opportunity with BMW France
Competition 24 Sep 2013

Waters thankful for Le Mans opportunity with BMW France

Highly-regarded Aussie talent Josh Waters has thanked BMW Motorrad France Team Thevent for the opportunity to join the outfit for their promising yet ultimately ill-fated 24 Hours of Le Mans assault.

Cudlin to contest Aragon and Phillip Island GPs with PBM
Competition 24 Sep 2013

Cudlin to contest Aragon and Phillip Island GPs with PBM

Aussie Damian Cudlin has been signed to take the place of Yonny Hernandez at Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM) and has been confirmed to contest both the Aragon and Phillip Island rounds of the MotoGP World Championship.

IEG reverts to traditional race format for ASBK finale at Phillip Island
Competition 23 Sep 2013

IEG reverts to traditional race format for ASBK finale at Phillip Island

A previously-planned 300 kilometre race for the Australian Superbike Championship season finale at Phillip Island has been scrapped in favour of the traditional two-race format.

SRC Kawasaki takes fourth consecutive 24 Hours of Le Mans victory
Competition 23 Sep 2013

SRC Kawasaki takes fourth consecutive 24 Hours of Le Mans victory

SRC Kawasaki has scored its fourth consecutive Le Mans 24 Hours win after outlasting factory opponents in a race of attrition at the challenging French circuit.

MotoGP reducing environmental footprint through KiSS initiative
Competition 23 Sep 2013

MotoGP reducing environmental footprint through KiSS initiative

The first exercise within MotoGP's Keep it Shiny and Sustainable (KiSS) project has been deemed a success, with the championship to continue to roll out measures to reduce its environmental footprint at upcoming events.

Reiterberger IDM champion, Cudlin, Jones, Aitchison and Metcher top five at Hockenheim
Competition 23 Sep 2013

Reiterberger IDM champion, Cudlin, Jones, Aitchison and Metcher top five at Hockenheim

Van Zon Remeha BMW's Markus Reiterberger recorded 1-1 race finishes at Hockenheim to confirm himself as the 2013 IDM German Superbike Champion with a round still to run.

Lowes and Ellison share wins in controversial BSB Title Fighters clash at Assen
Competition 23 Sep 2013

Lowes and Ellison share wins in controversial BSB Title Fighters clash at Assen

A chaotic British Superbike Championship (BSB) weekend in the Netherlands saw Showdown riders involved in a raft of incidents and the title fight close to just a single point margin.

Lowes beats Byrne to BSB pole in the Netherlands
Competition 22 Sep 2013

Lowes beats Byrne to BSB pole in the Netherlands

Early form-runner Alex Lowes has carried over his front-running Friday pace to deny title British Superbike Championship (BSB) title rival Shayne Byrne of pole position at Assen in the Netherlands.

Lowes bounces back from crash to lead BSB field in Assen practice
Competition 21 Sep 2013

Lowes bounces back from crash to lead BSB field in Assen practice

Samsung Honda's Alex Lowes ended the opening day of track running at Assen running near record pace as the first round of the British Superbike Championship (BSB) Title Fighters Showdown got underway.

Leading MotoGP riders rate Phillip Island a favourite
Competition 20 Sep 2013

Leading MotoGP riders rate Phillip Island a favourite

A handful of MotoGP's finest have rated the upcoming Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island as one of the sport's best events.

O'Halloran gunning for win in debut showing at Assen
Competition 20 Sep 2013

O'Halloran gunning for win in debut showing at Assen

British Supersport Championship frontrunner Jason O'Halloran has never raced at the Assen circuit but that is not deterring him from challenging for his first win of the season this weekend.

SERT claim provisional pole in close Le Mans 24 Hour qualifying
Competition 20 Sep 2013

SERT claim provisional pole in close Le Mans 24 Hour qualifying

Defending World Endurance Champions Suzuki Endurance Racing Team (SERT) have claimed provisional pole position for the Le Mans 24 Hour after a solid opening day on track at the French circuit.

Australian motorcycle racing community mourns loss of Lachie Thomas
Competition 20 Sep 2013

Australian motorcycle racing community mourns loss of Lachie Thomas

The Australian motorcycle racing community is mourning the loss of a promising young talent after 21-year-old Lachie Thomas died in a car accident yesterday morning.

West happy to break dry spell with strong points at Misano GP
Competition 19 Sep 2013

West happy to break dry spell with strong points at Misano GP

Aussie Moto2 campaigner Ant West admits he was relieved that he was able to overcome the difficulties experienced over recent grands prix and take solid points from an 11th place finish at the Grand Prix of San Marino.

Second Aussie MotoGP wildcard in uphill battle to make Phillip Island GP grid
Competition 19 Sep 2013

Second Aussie MotoGP wildcard in uphill battle to make Phillip Island GP grid

Up and coming road race talent, 16-year-old Callum Barker has been granted a wildcard opportunity to race the Moto3 class of the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix next month but faces a monumental battle to make it to the grid.

Checa to miss remainder of 2013 WSBK season with injury
Competition 19 Sep 2013

Checa to miss remainder of 2013 WSBK season with injury

Team SBK Ducati Alstare's Carlos Checa will miss the remainder of the 2013 World Superbike Championship after further examinations following his early practice crash at Istanbul Park revealed he had sustained a fractured pelvis.