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Guintoli continues to lead World Superbike into Portimao
Competition 7 Jun 2013

Guintoli continues to lead World Superbike into Portimao

The eni FIM Superbike World Championship heads to the magnificent shores of Algarve for round six, that will take place the upcoming weekend at Portimao's Autodromo Internacional do Algarve.

Burke joins BCperformance Kawasaki team for 2013 remainder
Competition 7 Jun 2013

Burke joins BCperformance Kawasaki team for 2013 remainder

Last year's British Superstock 600 runner-up Ben Burke has joined the BC Performance by Bikesconnect racing team for the remainder of the FX-Superbike season and selected ASBK Prostock rounds.

Biaggi confirmed for MotoGP testing return at Pramac Ducati
Competition 6 Jun 2013

Biaggi confirmed for MotoGP testing return at Pramac Ducati

Ducati has confirmed that legendary Italian Max Biaggi will test for the Pramac Racing team at Mugello in Italy this week.

Yamaha's Redding responds to Tainton's view on domestic regulations
Competition 6 Jun 2013

Yamaha's Redding responds to Tainton's view on domestic regulations

Yamaha Racing Team principle John Redding has shot back at Team Suzuki manager Phil Tainton's claims that a more standardised rule set in the Australian Superbike Championship would cause the "fastest bike" of that year to dominate.

ASBK series to host official test day at Sydney Motorsport Park in June
Competition 24 May 2013

ASBK series to host official test day at Sydney Motorsport Park in June

IEG today confirmed the series will hold a test day at Sydney Motorsport Park on Thursday, 20 June.

Honda's Nakamoto not expecting Casey Stoner MotoGP comeback
Competition 24 May 2013

Honda's Nakamoto not expecting Casey Stoner MotoGP comeback

HRC executive vice president Shuhei Nakamoto doesn't expect former dual MotoGP World Champion Casey Stoner to return to the top level of world motorcycling anytime soon.

HRC's delayed RC customer MotoGP bike taking shape in Japan
Competition 24 May 2013

HRC's delayed RC customer MotoGP bike taking shape in Japan

Honda Racing Corporation is swiftly working on the final stages of development on the RC MotoGP contender to be offered to private teams in 2014.

Sissis sets sights on improvement at Mugello next weekend
Competition 24 May 2013

Sissis sets sights on improvement at Mugello next weekend

Red Bull KTM Ajo's Arthur Sissis has his sights set on next weekend's Mugello round of the Moto3 World Championship after a trying weekend in France.

Additional Aussies on World Supersport grid for Donington Park
Competition 23 May 2013

Additional Aussies on World Supersport grid for Donington Park

Defending British champion Glen Richards and his fellow Australian Billy McConnell confirmed as wildcard entries.

World Superbike heads to Donington Park this weekend in the UK
Competition 23 May 2013

World Superbike heads to Donington Park this weekend in the UK

The eni FIM Superbike World Championship gets to the heart of England for round five at Donington Park this weekend.

Wilkinson lands Gearlink Kawasaki deal for British Superstock 600s
Competition 23 May 2013

Wilkinson lands Gearlink Kawasaki deal for British Superstock 600s

Gearlink Kawasaki has announced they will be running Mark Wilkinson in the National Superstock 600 series alongside the British Superbike Championship.

Allerton continues stunning ASBK form with Queensland test dominance
Competition 22 May 2013

Allerton continues stunning ASBK form with Queensland test dominance

Next Gen Motorsports BMW's Glenn Allerton topped a single-day Australian Superbike teams test at Queensland Raceway.

Aitchison left without World Superbike seat after Liberty Racing closure
Competition 22 May 2013

Aitchison left without World Superbike seat after Liberty Racing closure

Australian Mark Aitchison has been left sidelined following the announcement that Liberty Racing Team Effenbert will once again depart the Superbike World Championship.

Haslam targets Donington Park return from injury this weekend
Competition 22 May 2013

Haslam targets Donington Park return from injury this weekend

Pata Honda World Superbike Team rider Leon Haslam will attempt to return from injury at this weekend's Donington Park round of the Superbike World Championship in the UK.

Staring frustrated following
Competition 21 May 2013

Staring frustrated following "rookie mistake" at Grand Prix of France

A frustrated Bryan Staring is ruing the missed opportunity to shine in last weekend's Le Mans round of the MotoGP World Championship, contested in wet conditions at the Grand Prix of France.

Mark Wilkinson and Seton Tuning Yamaha team part ways
Competition 21 May 2013

Mark Wilkinson and Seton Tuning Yamaha team part ways

Seton Tuning Yamaha has confirmed that Australian Mark Wilkinson has departed the British-based Superstock 600 championship team.

Nicolson credited victory in Victorian Road Racing Championship opener
Competition 21 May 2013

Nicolson credited victory in Victorian Road Racing Championship opener

A rain-swept Phillip Island greeted Victoria’s best and brightest road races for the opening round of the 2013 Motul Victorian Road Racing Championships on 18-19 May.

Crutchlow braves leg fracture for career-best MotoGP result
Competition 20 May 2013

Crutchlow braves leg fracture for career-best MotoGP result

English hardman Cal Crutchlow's gave his French-based Monster Energy Tech 3 Yamaha team a home podium at Le Mans on Sunday, despite the pain of a fracture right leg sustained during practice.

De Puniet to test 2014 Suzuki MotoGP contender at Motegi this week
Competition 20 May 2013

De Puniet to test 2014 Suzuki MotoGP contender at Motegi this week

Frenchman Randy de Puniet will arrive in Japan this week to test Suzuki's prototype MotoGP entry upon the manufacturer's return to grand prix racing in 2014.

Wet weather forces cancellation of North West 200 road race
Competition 20 May 2013

Wet weather forces cancellation of North West 200 road race

The 2013 Vauxhall North West 200 was abandoned over the weekend because of heavy rain.

Pedrosa claims second victory of 2013 in Le Mans MotoGP thriller
Competition 20 May 2013

Pedrosa claims second victory of 2013 in Le Mans MotoGP thriller

Dani Pedrosa has become the first rider to win two races in the 2013 MotoGP season.

Marquez secures second MotoGP pole of the season at Le Mans
Competition 19 May 2013

Marquez secures second MotoGP pole of the season at Le Mans

Marc Marquez collected his second MotoGP pole position for this weekend’s Monster Energy Grand Prix de France.

Crutchlow taking season one race at a time amidst uncertain future
Competition 17 May 2013

Crutchlow taking season one race at a time amidst uncertain future

Leading British hope Cal Crutchlow will take his 2013 MotoGP campaign one race at a time as he awaits confirmation on his future.

Lorenzo and Marquez move on following Jerez MotoGP clash
Competition 17 May 2013

Lorenzo and Marquez move on following Jerez MotoGP clash

The united press fielded the inevitable question at the pre-Le Mans MotoGP press conference about how Marc Marquez and Jorge Lorenzo are getting on following a heated rider briefing earlier in the day.

Brookes continues impressive debut on Thursday at North West 200
Competition 17 May 2013

Brookes continues impressive debut on Thursday at North West 200

Australia's Josh Brookes continues to impress in his road race debut at the North West 200, finishing seventh in the Superstock race aboard his Tyco Suzuki GSX-R1000.

Marquez becomes youngest ever MotoGP pole-sitter at COTA
Competition 21 Apr 2013

Marquez becomes youngest ever MotoGP pole-sitter at COTA

Repsol Honda Team rookie Marc Marquez achieved his first premier-class pole position for the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas.

Yamaha MotoGP engine lease agreement confirmed
Competition 7 Apr 2013

Yamaha MotoGP engine lease agreement confirmed

Dorna has confirmed that Yamaha will supply YZR-M1 engines on an annual lease basis to teams participating in the MotoGP championship.

Byrne claims Brands Hatch BSB pole, McConnell wins BSS race one
Competition 7 Apr 2013

Byrne claims Brands Hatch BSB pole, McConnell wins BSS race one

Shakey' Byrne will start the opening race of the season on the Brands Hatch Indy Circuit from pole position.

Parkes, Olson and Curtain win FX-Nationals at Winton
Competition 6 Apr 2013

Parkes, Olson and Curtain win FX-Nationals at Winton

Broc Parkes claimed victory during Winton's second round of the FX-Nationals.

New MotoGP qualifying system scheduled for tonight in Qatar
Competition 6 Apr 2013

New MotoGP qualifying system scheduled for tonight in Qatar

The 2013 MotoGP season will see a new-look qualifying format, scheduled to debut tonight at the Losail Circuit in Qatar.