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O'Halloran suits up for second GP appearance with JiR Moto2 at Misano
Competition 11 Sep 2013

O'Halloran suits up for second GP appearance with JiR Moto2 at Misano

Aussie Jason O'Halloran will make a second guest ride with the JiR Moto2 outfit at Misano with the team's regular rider Mike di Meglio still sidelined from injuries sustained at Brno.

Allerton and Maxwell relishing challenge of Hidden Valley heat
Competition 11 Sep 2013

Allerton and Maxwell relishing challenge of Hidden Valley heat

The Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) title protagonists are set to test their mettle against the Top End's searing heat and a challenging track layout at the series' penultimate round at Hidden Valley this weekend.

Rossi fifth-highest motorsports earner on Forbes list
Competition 11 Sep 2013

Rossi fifth-highest motorsports earner on Forbes list

Valentino Rossi is the fifth-highest earner in motorsports, according to the latest list released by business publication Forbes.

McConnell and Richards pleased with progress of Smith's Triumph 675R
Competition 10 Sep 2013

McConnell and Richards pleased with progress of Smith's Triumph 675R

Australian Smiths Triumph teammates Billy McConnell and Glen Richards have expressed delight at the late season podium form of their Daytona 675R racers after a successful outing at Donington Park on the weekend.

Maxwell's personal challenge to Konsky: Take the series to another level
Competition 10 Sep 2013

Maxwell's personal challenge to Konsky: Take the series to another level

Current Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) points leader Wayne Maxwell has issued a personal challenge to International Entertainment Group's Yarrive Konsky to "take the series to another level".

Nakano says Waters' ADC experience will strengthen Superbike future
Competition 10 Sep 2013

Nakano says Waters' ADC experience will strengthen Superbike future

Asia Dream Cup (ADC) trainer and former MotoGP and World Superbike rider Shinya Nakano believes Nick Waters' growing level of experience in the one-make category will put him in good stead as his road race career develops.

Disappointment at Donington for BSB Title Fighter Brookes
Competition 10 Sep 2013

Disappointment at Donington for BSB Title Fighter Brookes

Tyco Suzuki's Josh Brookes admits he is disappointed to have missed out on a podium finish at the weekend's British Superbike Championship meeting at Donington Park.

Riders recruited into revised World Superbike Safety Commission
Competition 9 Sep 2013

Riders recruited into revised World Superbike Safety Commission

The FIM has partnered with FIM World Superbike Championship race officials and riders to establish a new Superbike Safety Commission featuring representation from across the Superbike and Supersport classes.

Ducati guest stars take spoils at Sachsenring IDM Superbike round
Competition 9 Sep 2013

Ducati guest stars take spoils at Sachsenring IDM Superbike round

The sixth round of the IDM German Superbike Championship at the Sachsenring saw a dramatic shakeup with two guest entrants stealing the spotlight from the series regulars.

Lowes does Donington BSB double, Aussies up front in Supersport
Competition 9 Sep 2013

Lowes does Donington BSB double, Aussies up front in Supersport

Samsung Honda's Alex Lowes delivered a double-blow at Donington Park, winning both British Superbike Championship races and strengthening his title chances following the ninth of 12 rounds.

Westmoreland takes historic first BSB pole for BMW at Donington Park
Competition 8 Sep 2013

Westmoreland takes historic first BSB pole for BMW at Donington Park

Buildbase BMW's James Westmoreland has taken a historic pole for the Donington Park British Superbike Championship races - a first for his career, a first for the team and the first outright pole position for the brand in the British ranks.

Wet weather shake-up on day one of BSB at Donington
Competition 7 Sep 2013

Wet weather shake-up on day one of BSB at Donington

Wet track conditions caused a shake-up of the British Superbike Championship running order on opening day at Donington Park, with Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki rookie Keith Farmer rounding out free practice on top.

Yamaha Motor Australia director calls for aligned ASBK and AFX-SBK regulations
Competition 6 Sep 2013

Yamaha Motor Australia director calls for aligned ASBK and AFX-SBK regulations

Yamaha Motor Australia director Steven Cotterell has weighed in on the future of Australian motorcycle road racing via a public post on CycleOnline.com.au.

Official launch date announced for $100,000 FX-500 endurance showdown
Competition 6 Sep 2013

Official launch date announced for $100,000 FX-500 endurance showdown

The $100,000, winner takes all FX-500 Superbike endurance race will be officially launched at Sydney Motorsport Park on 22 October, with the naming rights sponsor and rider lineup to be revealed.

Silverstone 200 podium has Waters buoyant for Donington BSB weekend
Competition 6 Sep 2013

Silverstone 200 podium has Waters buoyant for Donington BSB weekend

Aussie Josh Waters will look to use the momentum built from his podium finish at the Silverstone 200 MotoGP support races when the British Superbike Championship (BSB) continues at Donington Park this weekend.

WSS campaigner Carr and AARK Racing team part ways
Competition 6 Sep 2013

WSS campaigner Carr and AARK Racing team part ways

2012 Australian Supersport Champion Mitchell Carr has announced he has parted ways with the AARK Racing outfit prior to the completion of his maiden World Supersport Championship campaign.

Weather again dampens Stoner's second HRC test at Motegi
Competition 5 Sep 2013

Weather again dampens Stoner's second HRC test at Motegi

As was the case a month ago, poor weather conditions at Motegi have made for a complicated beginning to Casey Stoner’s latest test with HRC.

IEG retains ASBK promotion rights for 2014 season
Competition 5 Sep 2013

IEG retains ASBK promotion rights for 2014 season

International Entertainment Group (IEG) will continue as the promoter of the Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) in 2014, as confirmed today by Motorcycling Australia (MA).

New broadcast deal to take ASBK to an international audience
Competition 5 Sep 2013

New broadcast deal to take ASBK to an international audience

International Entertainment Group (IEG) has confirmed a comprehensive new telecast package for the QBE Australian Superbike Championship.

Gardner and sons set for parade lap at Phillip Island Grand Prix
Competition 4 Sep 2013

Gardner and sons set for parade lap at Phillip Island Grand Prix

Aussie grand prix great Wayne Gardner will ride with sons Remy and Luca in a parade lap at next month's Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island.

Lack of front-end confidence costing West results in Moto2 field
Competition 4 Sep 2013

Lack of front-end confidence costing West results in Moto2 field

Australian Anthony West admits an on-going battle with front-end feeling in his QMMF Racing Team Speed Up machine is costing him the chance to contest for points in the Moto2 class.

Marquez doesn't give up like Stoner, says Lorenzo
Competition 4 Sep 2013

Marquez doesn't give up like Stoner, says Lorenzo

Marc Marquez' grit and tenacity set him apart from any other modern MotoGP rider, even Aussie Casey Stoner, according to Jorge Lorenzo.

Tech3's Crutchlow to undergo assessment for arm injury
Competition 4 Sep 2013

Tech3's Crutchlow to undergo assessment for arm injury

Monster Tech3 Yamaha's Cal Crutchlow will undergo a medical assessment to determine if he has sustained any serious or lasting injuries from a bruising home grand prix at Silverstone.

Silverstone victor Lorenzo
Competition 3 Sep 2013

Silverstone victor Lorenzo "not thinking about championship"

Yamaha Factory Racing's Jorge Lorenzo has admitted he is taking the approach to the second-half of the MotoGP season race by race, and focusing on individual results, including his hard-fought British Grand Prix win.

Impressive Miller lands 2014 ride with Red Bull KTM Ajo Motorsports
Competition 3 Sep 2013

Impressive Miller lands 2014 ride with Red Bull KTM Ajo Motorsports

Plucky Australian Moto3 rider Jack Miller will move from Honda to KTM in 2014, landing a prized ride with Red Bull KTM Ajo Motorsports in place of Luis Salom.

Next Gen crew chief instrumental in Speed Trials record haul at Bonneville
Competition 2 Sep 2013

Next Gen crew chief instrumental in Speed Trials record haul at Bonneville

Next Gen Motorsports' crew chief Shane Kinderis has shared in a five-record haul achieved by San Diego BMW Motorcycles' BMW S 1000 RR at the International Motorcycle Speed Trials at the Bonneville Salt Flats.

Rea, Baz and Camier sustain serious injuries in German World Superbike weekend
Competition 2 Sep 2013

Rea, Baz and Camier sustain serious injuries in German World Superbike weekend

Three front-running factory World Superbike Championship (WSBK) riders sustained serious injuries in an incident-packed final day of racing at the Nurburgring yesterday.

Sykes and Davies share wins in red-flagged WSBK races at the Nurburgring
Competition 2 Sep 2013

Sykes and Davies share wins in red-flagged WSBK races at the Nurburgring

Kawasaki Racing Team's Tom Sykes and BMW Motorrad GoldBet's Chaz Davies claimed race wins on an eventful day of World Superbike Championship competition at the Nurburgring in Germany.

Marquez docked points for involvement in Silverstone warm-up incident
Competition 2 Sep 2013

Marquez docked points for involvement in Silverstone warm-up incident

MotoGP World Championship points leader Marc Marquez has been hit with a two-point penalty following his involvement in a frightening incident in the British Grand Prix warm-up.

Lorenzo edges out Marquez in classic MotoGP duel at Silverstone
Competition 2 Sep 2013

Lorenzo edges out Marquez in classic MotoGP duel at Silverstone

Yamaha Factory Racing's Jorge Lorenzo has emerged victorious ahead of Repsol Honda's Marc Marquez as the MotoGP frontrunners slogged it out in what will be recalled as one of the sport's classic battles at Silverstone.