Josh Hayes, sweeps the MotoAmerica races at Miller Motorsports Park, in Tooelle, Utah. Josh Day wins Superstock. All the results, are right in the article.
http://www.motoamerica.com/its-dry-heat-hayes-doubles-miller
The next event for MotoAmerica will be the third to last event of the year, at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, in Monterey, California, in less than three weeks, and that date, will also be shared, with the FIM World Superbike Championship.
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Monday, June 29, 2015
Rossi wins dramatic Dutch GP after collision with Marquez
The video, of the drama filled last lap of the Dutch TT, and Valentino Rossi, winning, last Saturday.
http://www.foxsports.com/motor/story/motogp-valentino-rossi-marc-marquez-dutch-gp-battle-tt-assen-video-062715?vid=472331843861
http://www.foxsports.com/motor/story/motogp-valentino-rossi-marc-marquez-dutch-gp-battle-tt-assen-video-062715?vid=472331843861
Sunday, June 28, 2015
Moto 2 & Moto 3: Holland
In the Moto 2 event at Assen, in Holland, Johann Zarco chalked up yet another victory on his Ajo Motorsport motorcycle ahead of Tito Rabat, and Sam Lowes. Alex Rins and Tom Luthi completed the top five places. In sixth through tenth, the finishers were Xavier Simeon, Jonas Folger, Mika Kallio, Alex Marquez, and Simone Corsi.
#5 Johann Zarco FRA. Kalex
Four riders were unclassified finishers, after 25 bikes made it to the finish. Lorenzo Baldassarri, Anthony West, Louis Rossi, and Ricard Cardus. Florian Alt did not finish lap one, and Luis Salom did not even take the green flag to start the race. In the Moto 3 event at Assen, much like in Moto 2, with Johann Zarco... Dany Kent, dominated proceedings, winning the event, ahead of Romano Fenati, and Jorge Navarro, who completed the podium
#52 Danny Kent GBR. Honda
The ever competitive Fabio Quartararo, and Efren Vazquez, completed the top five. In positions six through ten were Enea Bastianinni, Miguel Oliveira, Andrea Locatelli, John McPhee, and Alexis Masbou. Amazingly, too, in Moto 3, there were zero retirements. All 36 riders and motorcycles that started the race, also, finished it. The next event is in Germany, at the Sachsenring, in Saxony, Germany, for all three classes, and that is coming up, in two weeks.
#5 Johann Zarco FRA. Kalex
Four riders were unclassified finishers, after 25 bikes made it to the finish. Lorenzo Baldassarri, Anthony West, Louis Rossi, and Ricard Cardus. Florian Alt did not finish lap one, and Luis Salom did not even take the green flag to start the race. In the Moto 3 event at Assen, much like in Moto 2, with Johann Zarco... Dany Kent, dominated proceedings, winning the event, ahead of Romano Fenati, and Jorge Navarro, who completed the podium
#52 Danny Kent GBR. Honda
The ever competitive Fabio Quartararo, and Efren Vazquez, completed the top five. In positions six through ten were Enea Bastianinni, Miguel Oliveira, Andrea Locatelli, John McPhee, and Alexis Masbou. Amazingly, too, in Moto 3, there were zero retirements. All 36 riders and motorcycles that started the race, also, finished it. The next event is in Germany, at the Sachsenring, in Saxony, Germany, for all three classes, and that is coming up, in two weeks.
Saturday, June 27, 2015
MotoGP round 8: Holland (Dutch TT @ Assen)
The championship battle is one point apart. The Yamaha team mates, (Valentino Rossi, and Jorge Lorenzo), are in a title fight. Will Lorenzo make it five wins in a row here at The Cathedral of Speed, in Assen, Holland? This is the northernmost venue on the championship calendar. It is the only race run on a Saturday due to noise restrictions. In Spain, Lorenzo got the whole shot. Cal Crutchlow battled with Aleix Espargaro, but crashed. Marc Marquez, crashed out.
Valentino Rossi charged from eighth place. Dani Pedrosa made it to third past the Suzuki. Aleix Espargaro wrecked. Valentino Rossi tried his best to catch Lorenzo. But, Lorenzo won the race. The Yamaha team mates have very different routes to this race. Lorenzo has won four races in a row. Rossi, has to come up through the field.
Assen is the only race held on Saturday. They cannot race on Sunday, because there was a church on the grounds of the circuit. But, after today's race, will end. In qualifying, Yamaha did well. Honda and Marc Marquez, reverted to last year's Honda chassis. Dani Pedrosa crashed. He has a contusion on his left hand, but he'll race. Crashes happen with riders finding the limits. They don't look serious, but, at the speed, they are big.
It is important to be physically fit. But, also you have to have mental strength. Riders don't feel the pain after they wreck, in the race. But they feel pain, the days after the races. Concussions are the serious part, if they happen. Riders trust the doctors and they know they are there to help. No pain, no gain. We are ready to get this race started, at Assen. Races have been held here every years since 1949, and used to be held on the public roads. This is a 2.8 mile, fast, flowing track.
Assen is a favorite track. It's slow and fast. Slow through the corners, and fast on the straights. Keep the momentum. Move your body weight, through the corners. You can wheelie in some of these corners, depending on the gear ratios in your motorcycle. Lots of great battles have been run here even in the last decade or so. Awesome stuff. In final qualifying, wet weather did not materialize.
Lap records, were smashed. In qualifying, Valentino Rossi got his first pole. Aleix Espargaro is next, on the Suzuki. He passed through Q1 and moved to Q2. Marc Marquez is third, which is a good spot. Dani Pedrosa is just behind. Jorge Lorenzo is eighth. Valentino Rossi has won here before. Keys to victory are, have the right chassis. The weather can change, and rain can come as fast as you can say double Dutch. Stay alert. This race is going to be a hot one. 21 corners, on a historic track.
This is going to be quite the race. The time for butterflies, is over. We're going racing at The Cathedral of Speed, right now! They are on the warmup lap. 26 laps scheduled for this race. You can cut the tension, with a knife. Let's go for it. This is the last race after 85 years, on a Saturday, at Assen. Next year, it will be on a Sunday. Here we go. Marquez, Espargaro, Rossi.
Go! At the start, Rossi gets away well. Rossi leads from Aleix Espargaro and Marc Marquez. Rossi got the start he wanted. Coming up to the Struben corner, here's Marquez, into second. Rossi leads. Pol and Aleix Espargaro battle. Lorenzo is charging. Lorenzo is pushing hard already on lap one. Andrea Dovizioso is not in the top six. Rossi leads the Dutch Grand Prix. Oh! Jack Miller has crashed, and so has one of the Avintia Ducati's.
Valentino Rossi leads, after a hole shot. Marquez second. Lorenzo, third. Hector Barbera and Jack Miller were the two crashers. Rossi wants his ninth Assen victory. Marquz, Lorenzo, and Pol Espargaro are all in a batle. Lorenzo sets fast lap at 1:33.910. Rossi continues to lead this race. Andrea Ianonne and the Espargaro brothers, battle for position, as we watch Jack Miller's roll through the gravel. Hector Barbera may be hurt just a bit.
Where's Dani Pedrosa? Not sure. He's fallen to twelfth actually, and has Danilo Petrucci and Maverick Vinales down there. Andrea Ianonne is breaking away from fifth. Rossi resets the lap record at 1:33.739. Danilo Petrucci completes the top ten in this race. Rossi, Marquez, and Lorenzo, are the top three. There's a long way to go yet. Marc Marquez is closing on Valentino Rossi. Marquez has wrecked in the last two races. But this time, he's going for it.
He is piling the pressure on. Marquez runs a 1:33.617. In Mugello and Barcelona, Marquez wrecked, both times. All these corners have names. But, they are not listed on the track maps, necessarily. Marquez has the medium option front tire. Everyone else, has soft tires. They've started the fifth lap of this race. Bradley Smith makes a pass. There's a big race for fifth spot. Dani Pedrosa disposes of Maverick Vinales. Bradley Smith and Cal Crutchlow battle. Now, we watch Rossi defending from Marquez.
Will Marquez look up the inside? No. Rossi runs 1:33.863. Jorge Lorenzo is down to a 1:34.2. Marc Marquez is running well. Stefan Bradl has crashed. Game over. He's OK. He will wait for his home race... the German Grand Prix, at the Sachsenring, the next event on the schedule. The medium front tire gives you more braking stability. Don't use up the soft tire, because it will affect the end of the race. Rossi is not giving Marquez an inch into the chicane as we start lap eight. Rossi and Lorenzo are a second and a half apart.
Andrea Dovizioso closes on Pol Espargaro. Hector Barbera has gone to the medical center in some pain after his wreck. Cal Crutchlow has passed Andrea Dovizioso, for seventh spot. Lorenzo is losing time to Rossi. Rossi wants his third race win this year. He is under pressure from Marc Marquez. Will Marquez make a move? You know he will. He can bide his time, and pounce. Rossi is pulling out an advantage.
Marquez can close the gap under braking. The last time we saw a battle like this, was last September in Italy at Misano. Andrea Ianonne, and the Espargaro brothers battle along with several othr riders. Eight riders are split by two seconds. Rossi is able to stretch an advantage out on Marquez. But, Marquez is still going for it with sixteen laps remaining. We are mid-race. The battle for fifth is hot. But the lead battle, is even hotter. Dani Pedrosa passes Bradley Smith. He's finding form after the crash in the warmup.
Rossi still leads. Marc Marquez is the only rider who has matched Rossi's pace here in the Dutch TT. Smith has passed Pedrosa. Many riders are holding Pedrosa up. He's faster than anyone in this group based on lap time. Now, Marc Marquez is really pushing Valentino Rossi. But he's laying back a little bit. How much do these blokes have left in the locker? Thirteen laps to go now. This is a straight fight. Jorge Lorenzo will have to settle for third after four straight wins. Marquez has yet to make his move.
Marc Marquez has been riding faultlessly and is not on the ragged edge. Both of these guys are racing cleanly. Stefan Bradl has been taken to the medical center, with pain in the right wrist. Twelve laps remain now. The lower half of the top ten is all battling for sixth spot. Cal Crutchlow is right behind Andrea Dovizioso. Andrea Ianonne is fourth and is two seconds clear of that battle. We watch Rossi through the faster corners in the middle of the Assen track.
This is the 85th Dutch TT. The race has a great history. Crutchlow brakes late, and dives up the inside of Andrea Dovizioso. These two were team mates, years ago for Tech 3 Yamaha, and also, for Ducati. But, not anymore. Marquez can't quite get close enough to Rossi at the chicane. Rossi defends the inside line. 1:33.819 from Rossi. 1:33.665 from Marquez. Jorge Lorenzo is about a second behind, but he's actually running consistent laps.
This is the battle of the champions. Marquez tries to sneak into the lead, and he almost gets it. Marquez is in full attack mode. He has to bide his time. Braking into the chicane, there's no gap for Marquez to go through. Game over for Eugene Laverty. He's crashed. He's won World Supersport and World Superbike races, at Assen before. At some point, Marquez is going to have to go for it. Marquez just isn't quite close enough.
Marquez is on a hybrid bike. The engine and swing arm are 2015 spec. The frame, is 2014 spec. We've still got this massive battle between Dovizioso, Espargaro, and many others, going on. Marc Marquez has made the decisive pass on Rossi, with seven laps left, into turn one. They've upped the pace. Out of the last chicane, Rossi ran onto the astro turf. Marc Marquez is ahead by seven bike lengths. The race isn't over yet.
Rossi is turning up the heat. Onboard cameras started on motorcycles, here at Assen, 30 years ago, with Randy Mammola, and Freddie Spencer. Rossi is fast through the middle section. Marquez has an advantage right now with only five laps left. These two are a tenth apart. Cal Crutchlow leads the big group from fourth to tenth. It's been quite the duel here in Assen. Rossi is flying right now, with four laps to go. Rossi lines up Marquez but cannot make it work.
Last year, Honda had an advantage. Yamaha worked on grip during the off season. So, Rossi, still has a chance. Rossi tries to close up. Marquez still leads. Rossi closes up on Marquez. Rossi is ahead of Jorge Lorenzo. But, he wants to beat Marquez in a fair, head to head, fight. Rossi wanted to go up the inside, but thought better of it. Three laps remain now. This has been a monstrous battle. Marquez and Rossi, mano e mano.
Rossi has gone up the inside! Rossi leads with Marquez trying to come back. The fans go nuts! Rossi brakes late, and Marquez is still going for it. But, Rossi has three tenths on Marquez. He wants the third win of his career at Assen. Rossi puts half a second between him and Marquez. Rossi wants an eighth win at The Cathedral. This has been a classic race. Valentino Rossi is ahead, as we are into the last turn on the penultimate lap. One lap to go. This is it. Rossi sets his personal best lap.
Jorge Lorenzo will have to settle for third. Rossi is moving away. The nine time world champion wants his ninth Assen win. He's really gotten the better of Marquez, but Marquez won't quit. He's very close. It's all about the last turn. Rossi still has it. Has Marquez got anything? Yes. No. Rossi is the winner! Holy cow!
#46 Valentino Rossi ITA. Yamaha
Holy mackerel! What a finish! You knew Marquez wanted to lunge up the inside. Wow, that was close! The last Saturday Assen TT was amazing. Rossi gets his first win from pole, since San Marino in 2009. Rossi has proved, why fans love him. He extends his points lead over his team mate Jorge Lorenzo, too. What a race! The famous 46, has won.
The next race on the calendar, is in Germany, at the Sachsenring, in Saxony, Germany, coming up in two weeks time.
Valentino Rossi charged from eighth place. Dani Pedrosa made it to third past the Suzuki. Aleix Espargaro wrecked. Valentino Rossi tried his best to catch Lorenzo. But, Lorenzo won the race. The Yamaha team mates have very different routes to this race. Lorenzo has won four races in a row. Rossi, has to come up through the field.
Assen is the only race held on Saturday. They cannot race on Sunday, because there was a church on the grounds of the circuit. But, after today's race, will end. In qualifying, Yamaha did well. Honda and Marc Marquez, reverted to last year's Honda chassis. Dani Pedrosa crashed. He has a contusion on his left hand, but he'll race. Crashes happen with riders finding the limits. They don't look serious, but, at the speed, they are big.
It is important to be physically fit. But, also you have to have mental strength. Riders don't feel the pain after they wreck, in the race. But they feel pain, the days after the races. Concussions are the serious part, if they happen. Riders trust the doctors and they know they are there to help. No pain, no gain. We are ready to get this race started, at Assen. Races have been held here every years since 1949, and used to be held on the public roads. This is a 2.8 mile, fast, flowing track.
Assen is a favorite track. It's slow and fast. Slow through the corners, and fast on the straights. Keep the momentum. Move your body weight, through the corners. You can wheelie in some of these corners, depending on the gear ratios in your motorcycle. Lots of great battles have been run here even in the last decade or so. Awesome stuff. In final qualifying, wet weather did not materialize.
Lap records, were smashed. In qualifying, Valentino Rossi got his first pole. Aleix Espargaro is next, on the Suzuki. He passed through Q1 and moved to Q2. Marc Marquez is third, which is a good spot. Dani Pedrosa is just behind. Jorge Lorenzo is eighth. Valentino Rossi has won here before. Keys to victory are, have the right chassis. The weather can change, and rain can come as fast as you can say double Dutch. Stay alert. This race is going to be a hot one. 21 corners, on a historic track.
This is going to be quite the race. The time for butterflies, is over. We're going racing at The Cathedral of Speed, right now! They are on the warmup lap. 26 laps scheduled for this race. You can cut the tension, with a knife. Let's go for it. This is the last race after 85 years, on a Saturday, at Assen. Next year, it will be on a Sunday. Here we go. Marquez, Espargaro, Rossi.
Go! At the start, Rossi gets away well. Rossi leads from Aleix Espargaro and Marc Marquez. Rossi got the start he wanted. Coming up to the Struben corner, here's Marquez, into second. Rossi leads. Pol and Aleix Espargaro battle. Lorenzo is charging. Lorenzo is pushing hard already on lap one. Andrea Dovizioso is not in the top six. Rossi leads the Dutch Grand Prix. Oh! Jack Miller has crashed, and so has one of the Avintia Ducati's.
Valentino Rossi leads, after a hole shot. Marquez second. Lorenzo, third. Hector Barbera and Jack Miller were the two crashers. Rossi wants his ninth Assen victory. Marquz, Lorenzo, and Pol Espargaro are all in a batle. Lorenzo sets fast lap at 1:33.910. Rossi continues to lead this race. Andrea Ianonne and the Espargaro brothers, battle for position, as we watch Jack Miller's roll through the gravel. Hector Barbera may be hurt just a bit.
Where's Dani Pedrosa? Not sure. He's fallen to twelfth actually, and has Danilo Petrucci and Maverick Vinales down there. Andrea Ianonne is breaking away from fifth. Rossi resets the lap record at 1:33.739. Danilo Petrucci completes the top ten in this race. Rossi, Marquez, and Lorenzo, are the top three. There's a long way to go yet. Marc Marquez is closing on Valentino Rossi. Marquez has wrecked in the last two races. But this time, he's going for it.
He is piling the pressure on. Marquez runs a 1:33.617. In Mugello and Barcelona, Marquez wrecked, both times. All these corners have names. But, they are not listed on the track maps, necessarily. Marquez has the medium option front tire. Everyone else, has soft tires. They've started the fifth lap of this race. Bradley Smith makes a pass. There's a big race for fifth spot. Dani Pedrosa disposes of Maverick Vinales. Bradley Smith and Cal Crutchlow battle. Now, we watch Rossi defending from Marquez.
Will Marquez look up the inside? No. Rossi runs 1:33.863. Jorge Lorenzo is down to a 1:34.2. Marc Marquez is running well. Stefan Bradl has crashed. Game over. He's OK. He will wait for his home race... the German Grand Prix, at the Sachsenring, the next event on the schedule. The medium front tire gives you more braking stability. Don't use up the soft tire, because it will affect the end of the race. Rossi is not giving Marquez an inch into the chicane as we start lap eight. Rossi and Lorenzo are a second and a half apart.
Andrea Dovizioso closes on Pol Espargaro. Hector Barbera has gone to the medical center in some pain after his wreck. Cal Crutchlow has passed Andrea Dovizioso, for seventh spot. Lorenzo is losing time to Rossi. Rossi wants his third race win this year. He is under pressure from Marc Marquez. Will Marquez make a move? You know he will. He can bide his time, and pounce. Rossi is pulling out an advantage.
Marquez can close the gap under braking. The last time we saw a battle like this, was last September in Italy at Misano. Andrea Ianonne, and the Espargaro brothers battle along with several othr riders. Eight riders are split by two seconds. Rossi is able to stretch an advantage out on Marquez. But, Marquez is still going for it with sixteen laps remaining. We are mid-race. The battle for fifth is hot. But the lead battle, is even hotter. Dani Pedrosa passes Bradley Smith. He's finding form after the crash in the warmup.
Rossi still leads. Marc Marquez is the only rider who has matched Rossi's pace here in the Dutch TT. Smith has passed Pedrosa. Many riders are holding Pedrosa up. He's faster than anyone in this group based on lap time. Now, Marc Marquez is really pushing Valentino Rossi. But he's laying back a little bit. How much do these blokes have left in the locker? Thirteen laps to go now. This is a straight fight. Jorge Lorenzo will have to settle for third after four straight wins. Marquez has yet to make his move.
Marc Marquez has been riding faultlessly and is not on the ragged edge. Both of these guys are racing cleanly. Stefan Bradl has been taken to the medical center, with pain in the right wrist. Twelve laps remain now. The lower half of the top ten is all battling for sixth spot. Cal Crutchlow is right behind Andrea Dovizioso. Andrea Ianonne is fourth and is two seconds clear of that battle. We watch Rossi through the faster corners in the middle of the Assen track.
This is the 85th Dutch TT. The race has a great history. Crutchlow brakes late, and dives up the inside of Andrea Dovizioso. These two were team mates, years ago for Tech 3 Yamaha, and also, for Ducati. But, not anymore. Marquez can't quite get close enough to Rossi at the chicane. Rossi defends the inside line. 1:33.819 from Rossi. 1:33.665 from Marquez. Jorge Lorenzo is about a second behind, but he's actually running consistent laps.
This is the battle of the champions. Marquez tries to sneak into the lead, and he almost gets it. Marquez is in full attack mode. He has to bide his time. Braking into the chicane, there's no gap for Marquez to go through. Game over for Eugene Laverty. He's crashed. He's won World Supersport and World Superbike races, at Assen before. At some point, Marquez is going to have to go for it. Marquez just isn't quite close enough.
Marquez is on a hybrid bike. The engine and swing arm are 2015 spec. The frame, is 2014 spec. We've still got this massive battle between Dovizioso, Espargaro, and many others, going on. Marc Marquez has made the decisive pass on Rossi, with seven laps left, into turn one. They've upped the pace. Out of the last chicane, Rossi ran onto the astro turf. Marc Marquez is ahead by seven bike lengths. The race isn't over yet.
Rossi is turning up the heat. Onboard cameras started on motorcycles, here at Assen, 30 years ago, with Randy Mammola, and Freddie Spencer. Rossi is fast through the middle section. Marquez has an advantage right now with only five laps left. These two are a tenth apart. Cal Crutchlow leads the big group from fourth to tenth. It's been quite the duel here in Assen. Rossi is flying right now, with four laps to go. Rossi lines up Marquez but cannot make it work.
Last year, Honda had an advantage. Yamaha worked on grip during the off season. So, Rossi, still has a chance. Rossi tries to close up. Marquez still leads. Rossi closes up on Marquez. Rossi is ahead of Jorge Lorenzo. But, he wants to beat Marquez in a fair, head to head, fight. Rossi wanted to go up the inside, but thought better of it. Three laps remain now. This has been a monstrous battle. Marquez and Rossi, mano e mano.
Rossi has gone up the inside! Rossi leads with Marquez trying to come back. The fans go nuts! Rossi brakes late, and Marquez is still going for it. But, Rossi has three tenths on Marquez. He wants the third win of his career at Assen. Rossi puts half a second between him and Marquez. Rossi wants an eighth win at The Cathedral. This has been a classic race. Valentino Rossi is ahead, as we are into the last turn on the penultimate lap. One lap to go. This is it. Rossi sets his personal best lap.
Jorge Lorenzo will have to settle for third. Rossi is moving away. The nine time world champion wants his ninth Assen win. He's really gotten the better of Marquez, but Marquez won't quit. He's very close. It's all about the last turn. Rossi still has it. Has Marquez got anything? Yes. No. Rossi is the winner! Holy cow!
#46 Valentino Rossi ITA. Yamaha
Holy mackerel! What a finish! You knew Marquez wanted to lunge up the inside. Wow, that was close! The last Saturday Assen TT was amazing. Rossi gets his first win from pole, since San Marino in 2009. Rossi has proved, why fans love him. He extends his points lead over his team mate Jorge Lorenzo, too. What a race! The famous 46, has won.
The next race on the calendar, is in Germany, at the Sachsenring, in Saxony, Germany, coming up in two weeks time.
Thursday, June 25, 2015
Pedrosa crushes lap record to top MotoGP practice at Assen
Breaking news, and a bonus post. Dani Pedrosa, smashes the lap reccord to smithereens at the Assen circuit in Holland, to top MotoGP practice!
http://www.foxsports.com/motor/story/motogp-tt-assen-pedrosa-crushes-lap-record-to-top-practice-honda-one-two-062515?adbsc=social_20150625_48151866&adbid=10153439229271052&adbpl=fb&adbpr=36796456051
http://www.foxsports.com/motor/story/motogp-tt-assen-pedrosa-crushes-lap-record-to-top-practice-honda-one-two-062515?adbsc=social_20150625_48151866&adbid=10153439229271052&adbpl=fb&adbpr=36796456051
more MotoGP news
News strictly from MotoGP, heading into Assen on Saturday. Stay tuned for updates from Moto 2 and Moto 3.
Crutchlow Interview: I hate the riders that lie
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/24/crutchlow-interview-i-hate-the-riders-that-lie/178364
Vinales: "I think it will be good for our machines"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/24/vinales-i-think-it-will-be-good-for-our-machines/178375
Bradl: "It will be important to continue in this direction"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/24/bradl-it-will-be-important-to-continue-in-this-direction/178393
Baz: "I am very close to the leader of the class"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/24/baz-i-am-very-close-to-the-leader-of-the-class/178394
Lorenzo at physical peak for Dutch GP
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/24/lorenzo-at-physical-peak-for-dutch-gp/178406
Rossi & the qualifying conundrum
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/25/rossi-the-qualifying-conundrum/178387
Rossi leads the way in FP1 on new frame
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/25/rossi-leads-the-way-in-fp1-on-new-frame/178452
Dorna in major cross-platform partnership with Motul
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/25/dorna-in-major-cross-platform-partnership-with-motul/178454
Crutchlow Interview: I hate the riders that lie
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/24/crutchlow-interview-i-hate-the-riders-that-lie/178364
Vinales: "I think it will be good for our machines"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/24/vinales-i-think-it-will-be-good-for-our-machines/178375
Bradl: "It will be important to continue in this direction"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/24/bradl-it-will-be-important-to-continue-in-this-direction/178393
Baz: "I am very close to the leader of the class"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/24/baz-i-am-very-close-to-the-leader-of-the-class/178394
Lorenzo at physical peak for Dutch GP
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/24/lorenzo-at-physical-peak-for-dutch-gp/178406
Rossi & the qualifying conundrum
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/25/rossi-the-qualifying-conundrum/178387
Rossi leads the way in FP1 on new frame
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/25/rossi-leads-the-way-in-fp1-on-new-frame/178452
Dorna in major cross-platform partnership with Motul
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/25/dorna-in-major-cross-platform-partnership-with-motul/178454
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
MotoGP news stories headed into Assen
News stories from MotoGP as we head this Saturday, to "The Cathedral of Speed" and hallowed ground for motorcycle racers, at the Assen TT circuit in Assen, Holland. News comes from all three classes. MotoGP, Moto 2, and Moto 3.
Hernandez interview: "I didn't know the bike was on fire"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/hernandez-interview-i-didn-t-know-the-bike-was-on-fire/178360
Dovizioso: "The Dutch track is unique"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/dovizioso-the-dutch-track-is-unique/178320
Bautista: "The whole garage is very enthusiastic"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/bautista-the-whole-garage-is-very-enthusiastic/178331
Dani Pedrosa's latest blog entry.
Pedrosa Blog: From A Coruna to Assen
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/pedrosa-blog-from-a-coruna-to-assen/178325
Lorenzo: "It's a place I love to race at"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/lorenzo-it-s-a-place-i-love-to-race-at/178337
Hayden: "We have stepped up our pace"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/hayden-we-have-stepped-up-our-pace/178341
Di Meglio: "We have to work even harder"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/di-meglio-we-have-to-work-even-harder/178346
Smith: "We don't get much of a break during this race"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/smith-we-don-t-get-much-of-a-break-during-this-race/178356
Marquez: "Disappointment behind us now as we head to Assen"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/marquez-disappointment-behind-us-now-as-we-head-to-assen/178340
Espargaro: "The Cathedral is one of my best tracks"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/espargaro-the-cathedral-is-one-of-my-best-tracks/178374
Riders look to catch Zarco in Holland
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/22/riders-look-to-catch-zarco-in-holland/178234
Which current Moto 2 riders have won at Assen before?
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/22/which-current-moto2-riders-have-won-at-assen-before/178253
Zarco: "The pressure will be on right up to the last chicane"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/zarco-the-pressure-will-be-on-right-up-to-the-last-chicane/178349
Simeon: "Assen can be considered my home Grand Prix"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/simeon-assen-can-be-considered-my-home-grand-prix/178352
Rabat: "I need to be just as fast at these tracks"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/rabat-i-need-to-be-just-as-fast-at-these-tracks/178353
Marquez: "Qualifying has been difficult this season"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/marquez-qualifying-has-been-difficult-this-season/178355
Moto 3 journey to the Cathedral
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/22/moto3-journey-to-the-cathedral/178232
What is Danny Kent's best result at the Dutch GP?
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/22/what-is-danny-kent-s-best-result-at-the-dutch-gp/178254
Binder: "We need to keep working"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/binder-we-need-to-keep-working/178358
2015 Assen - Preview- Moto 3 - B. Binder
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/2015-assen-preview-moto3-b-binder/178363
McPhee: "We need some more points"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/mcphee-we-need-some-more-points/178366
Hanika: "You can get a lot of grip"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/hanika-you-can-get-a-lot-of-grip/178362
Locatelli: "We will be looking for a new base set-up"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/locatelli-we-will-be-looking-for-a-new-base-set-up/178365
Bagnaia: 'We know how hard Mahindra are working"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/bagnaia-we-know-how-hard-mahindra-are-working/178367
Oliveira: "I think we will go well"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/oliveira-i-think-we-will-go-well/178359
Khairuddin: "We have a lot of work to do in Assen"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/khairuddin-we-have-a-lot-of-work-to-do-in-assen/178368
Hernandez interview: "I didn't know the bike was on fire"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/hernandez-interview-i-didn-t-know-the-bike-was-on-fire/178360
Dovizioso: "The Dutch track is unique"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/dovizioso-the-dutch-track-is-unique/178320
Bautista: "The whole garage is very enthusiastic"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/bautista-the-whole-garage-is-very-enthusiastic/178331
Dani Pedrosa's latest blog entry.
Pedrosa Blog: From A Coruna to Assen
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/pedrosa-blog-from-a-coruna-to-assen/178325
Lorenzo: "It's a place I love to race at"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/lorenzo-it-s-a-place-i-love-to-race-at/178337
Hayden: "We have stepped up our pace"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/hayden-we-have-stepped-up-our-pace/178341
Di Meglio: "We have to work even harder"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/di-meglio-we-have-to-work-even-harder/178346
Smith: "We don't get much of a break during this race"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/smith-we-don-t-get-much-of-a-break-during-this-race/178356
Marquez: "Disappointment behind us now as we head to Assen"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/marquez-disappointment-behind-us-now-as-we-head-to-assen/178340
Espargaro: "The Cathedral is one of my best tracks"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/espargaro-the-cathedral-is-one-of-my-best-tracks/178374
Riders look to catch Zarco in Holland
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/22/riders-look-to-catch-zarco-in-holland/178234
Which current Moto 2 riders have won at Assen before?
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/22/which-current-moto2-riders-have-won-at-assen-before/178253
Zarco: "The pressure will be on right up to the last chicane"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/zarco-the-pressure-will-be-on-right-up-to-the-last-chicane/178349
Simeon: "Assen can be considered my home Grand Prix"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/simeon-assen-can-be-considered-my-home-grand-prix/178352
Rabat: "I need to be just as fast at these tracks"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/rabat-i-need-to-be-just-as-fast-at-these-tracks/178353
Marquez: "Qualifying has been difficult this season"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/marquez-qualifying-has-been-difficult-this-season/178355
Moto 3 journey to the Cathedral
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/22/moto3-journey-to-the-cathedral/178232
What is Danny Kent's best result at the Dutch GP?
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/22/what-is-danny-kent-s-best-result-at-the-dutch-gp/178254
Binder: "We need to keep working"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/binder-we-need-to-keep-working/178358
2015 Assen - Preview- Moto 3 - B. Binder
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/2015-assen-preview-moto3-b-binder/178363
McPhee: "We need some more points"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/mcphee-we-need-some-more-points/178366
Hanika: "You can get a lot of grip"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/hanika-you-can-get-a-lot-of-grip/178362
Locatelli: "We will be looking for a new base set-up"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/locatelli-we-will-be-looking-for-a-new-base-set-up/178365
Bagnaia: 'We know how hard Mahindra are working"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/bagnaia-we-know-how-hard-mahindra-are-working/178367
Oliveira: "I think we will go well"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/oliveira-i-think-we-will-go-well/178359
Khairuddin: "We have a lot of work to do in Assen"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/23/khairuddin-we-have-a-lot-of-work-to-do-in-assen/178368
Monday, June 22, 2015
MotoAmerica Round 5: Barber Motorsports Park
All the action from round five of the MotoAmerica championship at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama.
Superbike race one highlights
http://www.motoamerica.com/video-superbike-race-1-highlights-barber-motorsports-park
Superbike race two highlights
http://www.motoamerica.com/video-superbike-race-2-highlights-barber-motorsports-park
The next event of the inaugural MotoAmerica season is at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah, coming up this weekend.
Superbike race one highlights
http://www.motoamerica.com/video-superbike-race-1-highlights-barber-motorsports-park
Superbike race two highlights
http://www.motoamerica.com/video-superbike-race-2-highlights-barber-motorsports-park
The next event of the inaugural MotoAmerica season is at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah, coming up this weekend.
Sunday, June 21, 2015
FIM World Superbike round 8: Misano
Kawasaki swept both races of round eight of the FIM World Superbike Championship at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli in Misano, Italy, today. Tom Sykes, won race one, and Johnny Rea, sprayed the champagne, in race two.
World Superbike Race 1: #66 Tom Sykes GBR. Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX10R
World Superbike Race 2: #65 Johnny Rea GBR. Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX10R
World Supersport Race: #16 Jules Cluzel FRA. MV Agusta Reparto Corse MV Agusta F3 675
Superstock 1000 Race: #23 Luca Salvadori ITA. Althea Racing Ducati 1199 Panigale R
Superstock 600 Race: #64 Federico Caricasulo ITA. PATA Honda Junior Team Honda CBR600RR
The next race for FIM World Superbike, is here in the United States. It is the Geico Insurance U.S. round of the World Superbike Championship, at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, in Monterey, California, coming up, in three weeks.
World Superbike Race 1: #66 Tom Sykes GBR. Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX10R
World Superbike Race 2: #65 Johnny Rea GBR. Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX10R
World Supersport Race: #16 Jules Cluzel FRA. MV Agusta Reparto Corse MV Agusta F3 675
Superstock 1000 Race: #23 Luca Salvadori ITA. Althea Racing Ducati 1199 Panigale R
Superstock 600 Race: #64 Federico Caricasulo ITA. PATA Honda Junior Team Honda CBR600RR
The next race for FIM World Superbike, is here in the United States. It is the Geico Insurance U.S. round of the World Superbike Championship, at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, in Monterey, California, coming up, in three weeks.
Saturday, June 20, 2015
Moto 2 & Moto 3 news stories
The latest news from the junior classes... the steppingstones to MotoGP... Moto 2, and Moto 3. Rider interviews, included.
Zarco: "I got pushed in the first corner"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/14/zarco-i-got-pushed-in-the-first-corner/177961
Rabat: "I ran wide on the first lap"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/14/rabat-i-ran-wide-on-the-last-lap/178050
Riders fight back in Moto 2
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/14/riders-fight-back-in-moto2/177971
Xavier Simeon: "Its what we missed during the race weekend"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/17/xavier-simeon-its-what-we-missed-during-the-race-weekend/178210
Zarco: "I felt more relaxed on the bike than before"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/17/zarco-i-felt-more-relaxed-on-the-bike-than-before/178211
Cortese: "I go home with a good feeling"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/17/cortese-i-go-home-with-a-good-feeling/178212
Rabat: "We improved a lot the issues we've been having"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/18/rabat-we-improved-a-lot-the-issues-we-ve-been-having/178236
Marquez: "This was an important test for me"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/18/marquez-this-was-an-important-test-for-me/178239
Lowes interview: "Somebody needs to stop Zarco, don't they?"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/17/lowes-interview-somebody-needs-to-stop-zarco-don-t-they/178228
Kent takes fourth Moto 3 victory of season
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/14/kent-takes-fourth-moto3-victory-of-season/177931
Kent: "The strategy worked out really well"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/14/kent-the-strategy-worked-out-really-well/177943
Bastianini: "Fourth gear didn't enter correctly"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/14/bastianini-fourth-gear-didn-t-enter-correctly/177947
Vazquez: "We had the chance to win this race"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/14/vazquez-we-had-the-chance-to-win-this-race/178038
Experience makes the difference in Moto 3
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/14/experience-makes-the-difference-in-moto3/177954
Quartararo: "I am very happy with all the work done"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/18/quartararo-i-am-very-happy-with-all-the-work-done/178237
Navarro: "We are taking steps forward"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/18/navarro-we-are-taking-steps-forward/178238
Zarco: "I got pushed in the first corner"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/14/zarco-i-got-pushed-in-the-first-corner/177961
Rabat: "I ran wide on the first lap"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/14/rabat-i-ran-wide-on-the-last-lap/178050
Riders fight back in Moto 2
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/14/riders-fight-back-in-moto2/177971
Xavier Simeon: "Its what we missed during the race weekend"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/17/xavier-simeon-its-what-we-missed-during-the-race-weekend/178210
Zarco: "I felt more relaxed on the bike than before"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/17/zarco-i-felt-more-relaxed-on-the-bike-than-before/178211
Cortese: "I go home with a good feeling"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/17/cortese-i-go-home-with-a-good-feeling/178212
Rabat: "We improved a lot the issues we've been having"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/18/rabat-we-improved-a-lot-the-issues-we-ve-been-having/178236
Marquez: "This was an important test for me"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/18/marquez-this-was-an-important-test-for-me/178239
Lowes interview: "Somebody needs to stop Zarco, don't they?"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/17/lowes-interview-somebody-needs-to-stop-zarco-don-t-they/178228
Kent takes fourth Moto 3 victory of season
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/14/kent-takes-fourth-moto3-victory-of-season/177931
Kent: "The strategy worked out really well"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/14/kent-the-strategy-worked-out-really-well/177943
Bastianini: "Fourth gear didn't enter correctly"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/14/bastianini-fourth-gear-didn-t-enter-correctly/177947
Vazquez: "We had the chance to win this race"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/14/vazquez-we-had-the-chance-to-win-this-race/178038
Experience makes the difference in Moto 3
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/14/experience-makes-the-difference-in-moto3/177954
Quartararo: "I am very happy with all the work done"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/18/quartararo-i-am-very-happy-with-all-the-work-done/178237
Navarro: "We are taking steps forward"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/18/navarro-we-are-taking-steps-forward/178238
Thursday, June 18, 2015
More MotoGP news
More of the latest headlines from MotoGP as we look ahead, to the next race, at Assen in Holland, including rider interviews.
Bridgestone assess tyre performance at the Catalan GP
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/17/bridgestone-assess-tyre-performance-at-the-catalan-gp/178213
A blog entry from Marc Marquez on the next race, in Holland.
Marquez Blog: Looking forward to visiting Assen
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/17/marquez-blog-looking-forward-to-visiting-assen/178217
Marquez struggles with the fine line between glory & gravel
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/17/marquez-struggles-with-the-fine-line-between-glory-gravel/178225
Redding interview: "We are definitely making progress"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/17/redding-interview-we-are-definitely-making-progress/178231
Laverty interview: "It feels like Christmas has come early"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/18/laverty-interview-it-feels-like-christmas-has-come-early/178233
Lastly, a contest put on by MotoGP and Motul lubricants.
Are you a MotoGP super fan?
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/18/are-you-a-motogp-super-fan/178247
Bridgestone assess tyre performance at the Catalan GP
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/17/bridgestone-assess-tyre-performance-at-the-catalan-gp/178213
A blog entry from Marc Marquez on the next race, in Holland.
Marquez Blog: Looking forward to visiting Assen
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/17/marquez-blog-looking-forward-to-visiting-assen/178217
Marquez struggles with the fine line between glory & gravel
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/17/marquez-struggles-with-the-fine-line-between-glory-gravel/178225
Redding interview: "We are definitely making progress"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/17/redding-interview-we-are-definitely-making-progress/178231
Laverty interview: "It feels like Christmas has come early"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/18/laverty-interview-it-feels-like-christmas-has-come-early/178233
Lastly, a contest put on by MotoGP and Motul lubricants.
Are you a MotoGP super fan?
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/18/are-you-a-motogp-super-fan/178247
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
MotoAmerica round 4: Road America
Highlights of the fourth round of MotoAmerica competition, at the legendary, long, and majestic, Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.
http://www.motoamerica.com/videos/video-channel/2015-motoamerica-road-america-superbike-highlights
http://www.motoamerica.com/videos/video-channel/2015-motoamerica-road-america-superbike-highlights
The next race in the championship was at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama. Highlights of that event, coming soon. The halfway point in the inaugural 2015 MotoAmerica championship.
http://www.motoamerica.com/videos/video-channel/2015-motoamerica-road-america-superbike-highlights
http://www.motoamerica.com/videos/video-channel/2015-motoamerica-road-america-superbike-highlights
The next race in the championship was at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama. Highlights of that event, coming soon. The halfway point in the inaugural 2015 MotoAmerica championship.
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
MotoGP news update
Some more reaction from last weekend's race at Catalunya, and news on the test that took place there, yesterday.
Smith: "The pace was slow, but the best I could do"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/14/smith-the-pace-was-slow-but-the-best-i-could-do/178093
MotoGP stays in Catalunya for post-race test
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/15/motogp-stays-in-catalunya-for-post-race-test/178014
Marquez: "I made a mistake trying to push too much"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/16/marquez-i-made-a-mistake-trying-to-push-too-much/178136
Bradl: "It was a great race and I'm happy with this win"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/15/bradl-it-was-a-great-race-and-i-m-happy-with-this-win/178137
*Bradl won the Open division, which is usually just scored along with the factory bikes.
Hayden: "I am annoyed with myself"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/15/hayden-i-am-annoyed-with-myself/178142
Ianonne: "It was a very difficult race"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/15/iannone-it-was-a-very-difficult-race/178145
Rain hits Catalunya MotoGP test
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/15/rain-hits-catalunya-motogp-test/178146
Marquez: "The first impressions were good"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/16/marquez-the-first-impressions-were-good/178171
Smith: "It was a really interesting test for us"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/16/smith-it-was-a-really-interesting-test-for-us/178172
Finally... an update, from Danny Pedrosa's blog.
Pedrosa Blog: One more step in the right direction
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/16/pedrosa-blog-one-more-step-in-the-right-direction/178180
Smith: "The pace was slow, but the best I could do"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/14/smith-the-pace-was-slow-but-the-best-i-could-do/178093
MotoGP stays in Catalunya for post-race test
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/15/motogp-stays-in-catalunya-for-post-race-test/178014
Marquez: "I made a mistake trying to push too much"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/16/marquez-i-made-a-mistake-trying-to-push-too-much/178136
Bradl: "It was a great race and I'm happy with this win"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/15/bradl-it-was-a-great-race-and-i-m-happy-with-this-win/178137
*Bradl won the Open division, which is usually just scored along with the factory bikes.
Hayden: "I am annoyed with myself"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/15/hayden-i-am-annoyed-with-myself/178142
Ianonne: "It was a very difficult race"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/15/iannone-it-was-a-very-difficult-race/178145
Rain hits Catalunya MotoGP test
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/15/rain-hits-catalunya-motogp-test/178146
Marquez: "The first impressions were good"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/16/marquez-the-first-impressions-were-good/178171
Smith: "It was a really interesting test for us"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/16/smith-it-was-a-really-interesting-test-for-us/178172
Finally... an update, from Danny Pedrosa's blog.
Pedrosa Blog: One more step in the right direction
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/16/pedrosa-blog-one-more-step-in-the-right-direction/178180
Monday, June 15, 2015
Moto 2 & Moto 3: Catalunya
In Moto 2 action at Catalunya, Johann Zarco scored another victory. Alex Rins and Tito Rabat completed the podium. Sam Lowes and Luis Salom completed the top five. In sixth through tenth, it was Tom Luthi, Jonas Folger, Franco Morbidelli, Dominique Aegerter, and Lorenzo Baldassari. Six bikes and riders, were unclassified or didn't even finish one lap, including Ricard Cardus, Ratthapark Wilairot (the new rider for JPMoto Malaysia, who had been racing in the FIM World Supersport championship), Robin Mulhauser, Sandro Cortese, Axel Pons, and Xavier Simeon.
#5 Johann Zarco FRA. Kalex
Danny Kent came away with another Moto 3 victory at Catalunya. He's a dominating force in the division this year so far. Enea Bastianini, and Efren Vazquez also finished on the podium. Completing the top five places were Niccolo Antonelii, and winner last time out in Italy, Miguel Oliveira. In sixth through tenth, it was Jorge Navarro, Isaac Vinales, Romano Fenati, Brad Binder, and Philipp Oettl.
Four riders and bikes were not classified at the finish, including Karel Hanika, Darryn Binder, John McPhee, and Hiroki Ono. Neither Jakub Kornfeil or Gabriel Rodrigo, turned a single lap.
#52 Danny Kent GBR. Honda
The next event for Moto 2 and Moto 3, will be joining the MotoGP stars at the Dutch TT in Assen, Holland, coming up in a dozen days time, as the race will be run on Saturday, as opposed to Sunday.
#5 Johann Zarco FRA. Kalex
Danny Kent came away with another Moto 3 victory at Catalunya. He's a dominating force in the division this year so far. Enea Bastianini, and Efren Vazquez also finished on the podium. Completing the top five places were Niccolo Antonelii, and winner last time out in Italy, Miguel Oliveira. In sixth through tenth, it was Jorge Navarro, Isaac Vinales, Romano Fenati, Brad Binder, and Philipp Oettl.
Four riders and bikes were not classified at the finish, including Karel Hanika, Darryn Binder, John McPhee, and Hiroki Ono. Neither Jakub Kornfeil or Gabriel Rodrigo, turned a single lap.
#52 Danny Kent GBR. Honda
The next event for Moto 2 and Moto 3, will be joining the MotoGP stars at the Dutch TT in Assen, Holland, coming up in a dozen days time, as the race will be run on Saturday, as opposed to Sunday.
Sunday, June 14, 2015
MotoGP round 7: Catalunya (Barcelona, Spain), race summary
Yours truly did not see the MotoGP race at Catalunya this morning, because he was more focused on the 24 Hours of Le Mans. But, Jorge Lorenzo, makes it four straight wins in MotoGP in 2015. Here's the summary, from motogp.com.
Lorenzo makes it four in a row as Marquez crashes
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/14/lorenzo-makes-it-four-in-a-row-as-marquez-crashes/177933
Marc Marquez is not having a good season, at all. The next race on the calendar, for MotoGP, (round eight) is a big one. The Dutch TT at Assen, in Holland, at "The Cathedral of Speed". The race, will be in two weeks, but, on a Saturday morning, instead of a Sunday morning, due to tradition.
Lorenzo makes it four in a row as Marquez crashes
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/14/lorenzo-makes-it-four-in-a-row-as-marquez-crashes/177933
Marc Marquez is not having a good season, at all. The next race on the calendar, for MotoGP, (round eight) is a big one. The Dutch TT at Assen, in Holland, at "The Cathedral of Speed". The race, will be in two weeks, but, on a Saturday morning, instead of a Sunday morning, due to tradition.
Saturday, June 13, 2015
More MotoGP news headed into Catalunya
Note: The MotoGP race report, will be posted here, tomorrow night, after a re-air of the race. Yours truly, is also diligently following the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and has to get through that whole race, first.
Lorenzo: "First place with the normal tyres"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/lorenzo-first-place-with-the-normal-tyres/177821
Redding: "I got held up on my fast lap"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/redding-i-got-held-up-on-my-fast-lap/177832
Crutchlow: "I think we're set up well for the race"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/crutchlow-i-think-we-re-set-up-well-for-the-race/177858
Smith: "I am confident and ready for the battle"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/smith-i-am-confident-and-ready-for-the-battle/177860
Suzuki's hunt for horsepower resumes!
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/suzuki-s-hunt-for-horsepower-resumes/177862
Laverty: "Today has been a bit of a tough day for us"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/laverty-today-has-been-a-bit-of-a-tough-day-for-us/177871
Vinales: "I want to fight with the top guys"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/vinales-i-want-to-fight-with-the-top-guys/177789
Lorenzo demonstrates demonic pace in practice
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/lorenzo-demonstrates-demonic-pace-in-practice/177900
FP1 provides ideal conditions for Moto 2
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/fp1-provides-ideal-conditions-for-moto2/177517
Lowes: "The crash was a little annoying"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/12/lowes-the-crash-was-a-little-annoying/177710
Zarco: "Tyres will also play an important role"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/12/zarco-tyres-will-also-play-an-important-role/177723
Rabat: "We had some chatter issues"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/12/rabat-we-had-some-chatter-issues/177726
Corsi ups the pace in FP3
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/corsi-ups-the-pace-in-fp3/177735
Zarco takes second Moto 3 pole of the season
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/zarco-takes-second-moto2-pole-of-the-season/177755
Zarco and Rabat set for epic duel
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/zarco-and-rabat-set-for-epic-duel/177828
Zarco: "I will try to escape and try to ride smart"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/zarco-i-will-try-to-escape-and-try-to-ride-smart/177875
Rabat: "It would have been great to get pole position"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/rabat-it-would-have-been-great-to-get-pole-position/177881
Kent: "I'll try to go a bit faster for tomorrow"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/12/kent-i-ll-try-to-go-a-bit-faster-for-tomorrow/177680
Tight top five battle emerges in Moto 3
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/tight-top-five-battle-emerges-in-moto3/177516
Bastianini heads Moto 3 field in FP3
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/bastianini-heads-moto3-field-in-fp3/177733
Kent: "It was difficult, all Moto 3 Qualifying is"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/kent-it-was-difficult-all-moto3-qualifying-is/177837
Traffic becomes critical concern in Moto 3
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/traffic-becomes-critical-concern-in-moto3/177761
Bastianini: "This is my first pole"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/bastianini-this-is-my-first-pole/177895
Lorenzo: "First place with the normal tyres"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/lorenzo-first-place-with-the-normal-tyres/177821
Redding: "I got held up on my fast lap"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/redding-i-got-held-up-on-my-fast-lap/177832
Crutchlow: "I think we're set up well for the race"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/crutchlow-i-think-we-re-set-up-well-for-the-race/177858
Smith: "I am confident and ready for the battle"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/smith-i-am-confident-and-ready-for-the-battle/177860
Suzuki's hunt for horsepower resumes!
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/suzuki-s-hunt-for-horsepower-resumes/177862
Laverty: "Today has been a bit of a tough day for us"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/laverty-today-has-been-a-bit-of-a-tough-day-for-us/177871
Vinales: "I want to fight with the top guys"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/vinales-i-want-to-fight-with-the-top-guys/177789
Lorenzo demonstrates demonic pace in practice
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/lorenzo-demonstrates-demonic-pace-in-practice/177900
FP1 provides ideal conditions for Moto 2
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/fp1-provides-ideal-conditions-for-moto2/177517
Lowes: "The crash was a little annoying"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/12/lowes-the-crash-was-a-little-annoying/177710
Zarco: "Tyres will also play an important role"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/12/zarco-tyres-will-also-play-an-important-role/177723
Rabat: "We had some chatter issues"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/12/rabat-we-had-some-chatter-issues/177726
Corsi ups the pace in FP3
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/corsi-ups-the-pace-in-fp3/177735
Zarco takes second Moto 3 pole of the season
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/zarco-takes-second-moto2-pole-of-the-season/177755
Zarco and Rabat set for epic duel
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/zarco-and-rabat-set-for-epic-duel/177828
Zarco: "I will try to escape and try to ride smart"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/zarco-i-will-try-to-escape-and-try-to-ride-smart/177875
Rabat: "It would have been great to get pole position"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/rabat-it-would-have-been-great-to-get-pole-position/177881
Kent: "I'll try to go a bit faster for tomorrow"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/12/kent-i-ll-try-to-go-a-bit-faster-for-tomorrow/177680
Tight top five battle emerges in Moto 3
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/tight-top-five-battle-emerges-in-moto3/177516
Bastianini heads Moto 3 field in FP3
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/bastianini-heads-moto3-field-in-fp3/177733
Kent: "It was difficult, all Moto 3 Qualifying is"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/kent-it-was-difficult-all-moto3-qualifying-is/177837
Traffic becomes critical concern in Moto 3
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/traffic-becomes-critical-concern-in-moto3/177761
Bastianini: "This is my first pole"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/13/bastianini-this-is-my-first-pole/177895
Friday, June 12, 2015
MotoGP news headed into Catalunya
Lots of news to cover, as action at Circuit de Catalunya for MotoGP in Barcelona, Spain, is beginning to heat up. Here's the latest, from all three classes.
Melandri: "I hope to do a good job"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/11/melandri-i-hope-to-do-a-good-job/177498
Stoner Q&A: How to be a good MotoGP test rider
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/11/stoner-q-a-how-to-be-a-good-motogp-test-rider/177501
Battle for top six to intensify at #CatalanGP
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/11/battle-for-top-six-to-intensify-at-catalangp/177509
Posted a video of this one, earlier. But, worth remembering again.
Catalan GP: Remembering Rossi and Lorenzo's epic 2009 battle
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/11/catalan-gp-remembering-rossi-and-lorenzo-s-epic-2009-battle/177464
Miller: "We need to pull the finger out"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/11/miller-we-need-to-pull-the-finger-out/177541
Crutchlow: "I'm not feeling too bad"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/11/crutchlow-i-m-not-feeling-too-bad/177540
Bautista: "Our goal remains the same"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/12/bautista-our-goal-remains-the-same/177497
Marquez and Pedrosa head FP1
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/12/marquez-and-pedrosa-head-fp1/177511
Aleix Espargaro pulls off Suzuki Surprise in FP2
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/12/aleix-espargaro-pulls-off-suzuki-surprise-in-fp2/177514
Dunlop to bring new 'S1' rear tyre for Moto 2 at #CatalanGP
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/09/dunlop-to-bring-new-s1-rear-tyre-for-moto2-at-catalangp/177357
Zaidi replaced by Wilairot in Moto 2
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/09/zaidi-replaced-by-wilairot-in-moto2/177361
Rabat: "I made too many mistakes at the start of the season"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/10/rabat-i-made-too-many-mistakes-at-the-start-of-the-season/177413
Simeon: "Our performance has been constantly growing"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/10/simeon-our-performance-has-been-constantly-growing/177414
Zarco: "I want to fight for victory"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/10/zarco-i-want-to-fight-for-victory/177416
Corsi: "The podium was indeed within our reach"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/11/corsi-the-podium-was-indeed-within-our-reach/177461
Krummenacher: "I like the track's layout"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/11/krummenacher-i-like-the-track-s-layout/177491
Cortese: "The goal is to get closer to the top"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/11/cortese-the-goal-is-to-get-closer-to-the-top/177542
Zarco tops Moto 2 FP1
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/12/zarco-tops-moto2-fp1/177512
Zarco and Cortese lead the way in Moto 2 practice
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/12/zarco-and-cortese-lead-the-way-in-moto2-practice/177515
Aspar team has fond memories of Barcelona
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/11/aspar-team-has-fond-memories-of-barcelona/177460
Oliveira: "Anything can happen at Barcelona"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/11/oliveira-anything-can-happen-at-barcelona/177466
Binder: "I can't wait to give it some gas"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/11/binder-i-can-t-wait-to-give-it-some-gas/177467
Hanika: "It's like my second home race"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/11/hanika-it-s-like-my-second-home-race/177468
Vinales: "We are close"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/11/vinales-we-are-close/177492
#DannyKent52Blog: I believe I can be strong at every race
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/11/danny52blog-i-believe-i-can-be-strong-at-every-race/177500
Vazquez: "We just need more luck"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/11/vazquez-we-just-need-more-luck/177543
Kent: "I've been working hard on my fitness"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/11/kent-i-ve-been-working-hard-on-my-fitness/177544
Navarro sets the early pace in Moto 3 FP1
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/12/navarro-sets-the-early-pace-in-moto3-fp1/177510
Kent ends first day of Moto 3 practice on top
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/12/kent-ends-first-day-of-moto3-practice-on-top/177513
Melandri: "I hope to do a good job"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/11/melandri-i-hope-to-do-a-good-job/177498
Stoner Q&A: How to be a good MotoGP test rider
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/11/stoner-q-a-how-to-be-a-good-motogp-test-rider/177501
Battle for top six to intensify at #CatalanGP
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/11/battle-for-top-six-to-intensify-at-catalangp/177509
Posted a video of this one, earlier. But, worth remembering again.
Catalan GP: Remembering Rossi and Lorenzo's epic 2009 battle
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/11/catalan-gp-remembering-rossi-and-lorenzo-s-epic-2009-battle/177464
Miller: "We need to pull the finger out"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/11/miller-we-need-to-pull-the-finger-out/177541
Crutchlow: "I'm not feeling too bad"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/11/crutchlow-i-m-not-feeling-too-bad/177540
Bautista: "Our goal remains the same"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/12/bautista-our-goal-remains-the-same/177497
Marquez and Pedrosa head FP1
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/12/marquez-and-pedrosa-head-fp1/177511
Aleix Espargaro pulls off Suzuki Surprise in FP2
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/12/aleix-espargaro-pulls-off-suzuki-surprise-in-fp2/177514
Dunlop to bring new 'S1' rear tyre for Moto 2 at #CatalanGP
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/09/dunlop-to-bring-new-s1-rear-tyre-for-moto2-at-catalangp/177357
Zaidi replaced by Wilairot in Moto 2
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/09/zaidi-replaced-by-wilairot-in-moto2/177361
Rabat: "I made too many mistakes at the start of the season"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/10/rabat-i-made-too-many-mistakes-at-the-start-of-the-season/177413
Simeon: "Our performance has been constantly growing"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/10/simeon-our-performance-has-been-constantly-growing/177414
Zarco: "I want to fight for victory"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/10/zarco-i-want-to-fight-for-victory/177416
Corsi: "The podium was indeed within our reach"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/11/corsi-the-podium-was-indeed-within-our-reach/177461
Krummenacher: "I like the track's layout"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/11/krummenacher-i-like-the-track-s-layout/177491
Cortese: "The goal is to get closer to the top"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/11/cortese-the-goal-is-to-get-closer-to-the-top/177542
Zarco tops Moto 2 FP1
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/12/zarco-tops-moto2-fp1/177512
Zarco and Cortese lead the way in Moto 2 practice
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/12/zarco-and-cortese-lead-the-way-in-moto2-practice/177515
Aspar team has fond memories of Barcelona
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/11/aspar-team-has-fond-memories-of-barcelona/177460
Oliveira: "Anything can happen at Barcelona"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/11/oliveira-anything-can-happen-at-barcelona/177466
Binder: "I can't wait to give it some gas"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/11/binder-i-can-t-wait-to-give-it-some-gas/177467
Hanika: "It's like my second home race"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/11/hanika-it-s-like-my-second-home-race/177468
Vinales: "We are close"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/11/vinales-we-are-close/177492
#DannyKent52Blog: I believe I can be strong at every race
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/11/danny52blog-i-believe-i-can-be-strong-at-every-race/177500
Vazquez: "We just need more luck"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/11/vazquez-we-just-need-more-luck/177543
Kent: "I've been working hard on my fitness"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/11/kent-i-ve-been-working-hard-on-my-fitness/177544
Navarro sets the early pace in Moto 3 FP1
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/12/navarro-sets-the-early-pace-in-moto3-fp1/177510
Kent ends first day of Moto 3 practice on top
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/12/kent-ends-first-day-of-moto3-practice-on-top/177513
Thursday, June 11, 2015
James Hillier, insane speed on a supercharged Kawasaki Ninja H2R @ The Isle of Man TT
James Hillier, flies around the Snaefel Mountain Course on his new, supercharged, 2015 Kawasaki H2R. Short, but sweet video. Click the link, and dig it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSqSmEfeV1k&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSqSmEfeV1k&feature=youtu.be
Hot, Hot, Hot: MotoAmerica Heads To Barber
A preview of this weekend's action in the MotoAmerica Championship at Barber Motorsports Park, in Birmingham, Alabama. Look for an update on the races, after they happen, even though it's a big, big weekend of racing, with not just MotoGP at Catalunya, but, for yours truly, also the 24 Hours of Le Mans, on the four wheeled racing end.
http://www.motoamerica.com/hot-hot-hot-motoamerica-heads-barber?src=SOC&dom=fb
http://www.motoamerica.com/hot-hot-hot-motoamerica-heads-barber?src=SOC&dom=fb
Casey Stoner answers questions about a return to MotoGP ahead of debut in Suzuka 8 Hours
Will Casey Stoner, make a return to MotoGP, after winning two championships there?
http://www.foxsports.com.au/motor-sport/moto-gp/casey-stoner-answers-questions-about-a-return-to-motogp-ahead-of-debut-in-suzuka-8-hours/story-fn2ms4i4-1227391366031
http://www.foxsports.com.au/motor-sport/moto-gp/casey-stoner-answers-questions-about-a-return-to-motogp-ahead-of-debut-in-suzuka-8-hours/story-fn2ms4i4-1227391366031
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Rellving the finish of the 2009 Catalan Grand Prix
Click the link and watch this amazing video of the finish of the 2009 MotoGP race at Circuit de Catalunya, featuring an epic duel between Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo. Eventually, Rossi steals the win from Lorenzo, right at the last possible moment! Will we see more of this, in the race on Sunday? Good question.
https://vimeo.com/32756097
https://vimeo.com/32756097
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Preview and stories about the upcoming MotoGP race at Catalunya
A big, big weekend of racing looms, this weekend on both two, and four wheels. Here are some stories, and previews for this weekend's MotoGP action at Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain.
Lorenzo the man to beat in Catalunya
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/08/lorenzo-the-man-to-beat-in-catalunya/177299
History lesson.
Which MotoGP riders have won the #CatalanGP from pole?
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/08/which-motogp-riders-have-won-the-catalangp-from-pole/177306
Kevin Schwantz receives star on Jerez Walk of Fame
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/08/kevin-schwantz-receives-star-on-jerez-walk-of-fame/177345
Moto 2 title fight continues in Catalunya
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/08/moto2-title-fight-continues-in-catalunya/177315
Who finished last year's #CatalanGP Moto 2 race in third?
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/08/who-finished-last-years-catalangp-moto2-race-in-third/177307
Can anyone dent Kent's Moto 3 title hopes in Catalunya?
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/08/can-anyone-dent-kent-s-moto3-title-hopes-in-catalunya/177314
How many current Moto 3 riders have won at Catalunya before?
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/08/how-many-current-moto3-riders-have-won-at-catalunya-before/177308
Lorenzo the man to beat in Catalunya
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/08/lorenzo-the-man-to-beat-in-catalunya/177299
History lesson.
Which MotoGP riders have won the #CatalanGP from pole?
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/08/which-motogp-riders-have-won-the-catalangp-from-pole/177306
Kevin Schwantz receives star on Jerez Walk of Fame
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/08/kevin-schwantz-receives-star-on-jerez-walk-of-fame/177345
Moto 2 title fight continues in Catalunya
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/08/moto2-title-fight-continues-in-catalunya/177315
Who finished last year's #CatalanGP Moto 2 race in third?
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/08/who-finished-last-years-catalangp-moto2-race-in-third/177307
Can anyone dent Kent's Moto 3 title hopes in Catalunya?
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/08/can-anyone-dent-kent-s-moto3-title-hopes-in-catalunya/177314
How many current Moto 3 riders have won at Catalunya before?
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/08/how-many-current-moto3-riders-have-won-at-catalunya-before/177308
Monday, June 8, 2015
FIM World Superbike Round 7: Portugal
Johnny Rea and Kawasaki swept both races in round seven of the FIM World Superbike Championship at the Portimao circuit in Portimao, Portugal.
http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2015/Double+Portuguese+WorldSBK+win+for+Rea
World Superbike Race 1: #65 Johnny Rea GBR. Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX10R
World Superbike Race 2: #65 Johnny Rea GBR. Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX10R
World Supersport Race: #16 Jules Cluzel FRA. MV Augusta Reparto Corse MV Agusta
F3 675
Superstock 1000 Race: #2 Roberto Tamburini ITA. Team MotoXRacing BMW S1000RR
Superstock 600 Race: #54 Toprak Razgatlioglu TUR. Kawasaki Puccetti Racing Kawasaki ZX6R
The next round of the championship, is in two weeks, in Italy, at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, in Misano, Italy, in two weeks.
http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2015/Double+Portuguese+WorldSBK+win+for+Rea
World Superbike Race 1: #65 Johnny Rea GBR. Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX10R
World Superbike Race 2: #65 Johnny Rea GBR. Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX10R
World Supersport Race: #16 Jules Cluzel FRA. MV Augusta Reparto Corse MV Agusta
F3 675
Superstock 1000 Race: #2 Roberto Tamburini ITA. Team MotoXRacing BMW S1000RR
Superstock 600 Race: #54 Toprak Razgatlioglu TUR. Kawasaki Puccetti Racing Kawasaki ZX6R
The next round of the championship, is in two weeks, in Italy, at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, in Misano, Italy, in two weeks.
Sunday, June 7, 2015
Bruce Anstey opens 2015 Isle of Man races with win in Superbikes
The Isle of Man TT, is underway. Bruce Anstey, has won the opening Superbike race.
http://www.foxsports.com/motor/story/isle-of-man-tt-superbike-race-results-bruce-anstey-wins-060715?adbsc=social_20150607_47121026&adbid=10153391785311052&adbpl=fb&adbpr=36796456051
http://www.foxsports.com/motor/story/isle-of-man-tt-superbike-race-results-bruce-anstey-wins-060715?adbsc=social_20150607_47121026&adbid=10153391785311052&adbpl=fb&adbpr=36796456051
Guy Martin Isle of Man TT Supersport Practice on the Smith's Triumph
http://www.iomtt.com/TT-Info/Results-2015.aspx
Saturday, June 6, 2015
Moto 2 & Moto 3 news
Updates from Moto 2 and Moto 3, and the latest news, from both divisions. Lots of reaction, from the previous round, in Italy.
Rabat marks 150th Grand Prix start with victory
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/05/31/rabat-marks-150th-grand-prix-start-with-victory/176876
Rabat: "I am very happy to finally get a win this season"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/05/31/rabat-i-am-very-happy-to-finally-get-a-win-this-season/177057
Zarco: "I have a 31-point lead over my nearest rival"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/01/zarco-i-have-a-31-point-lead-over-my-nearest-rival/177183
Aegerter: "When I was in the lead I got nervous..."
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/01/aegerter-when-i-was-in-the-lead-i-got-nervous/177186
Rins has compartment syndrome surgery
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/04/rins-has-compartment-syndrome-surgery/177316
Oliveira takes maiden Moto 3 victory in thrilling finish
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/05/31/oliveira-takes-maiden-moto3-victory-in-thrilling-finish/176847
Another story about Oliveira's maiden win.
Oliveira triumphs in epic Mugello Moto 3 battle
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/05/31/oliveira-triumphs-in-epic-mugello-moto3-battle/176865
Kent: "I'm happy with second place"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/01/kent-i-m-happy-with-second-place/177059
Oliveira: "I had tears in my eyes crossing the finish line"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/05/31/oliveira-i-had-tears-in-my-eyes-crossing-the-finish-line/177078
Fenati: "It was really exciting to be on the podium"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/01/fenati-it-was-really-exciting-to-be-on-the-podium/177180
McPhee: "I cannot turn the bike in the corner"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/01/mcphee-i-cannot-turn-the-bike-in-the-corner/177181
Oliveira Q&A: "I saw the chequered flag & I started screaming"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/02/oliveira-q-a-i-saw-the-chequered-flag-started-screaming/177255
Rabat marks 150th Grand Prix start with victory
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/05/31/rabat-marks-150th-grand-prix-start-with-victory/176876
Rabat: "I am very happy to finally get a win this season"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/05/31/rabat-i-am-very-happy-to-finally-get-a-win-this-season/177057
Zarco: "I have a 31-point lead over my nearest rival"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/01/zarco-i-have-a-31-point-lead-over-my-nearest-rival/177183
Aegerter: "When I was in the lead I got nervous..."
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/01/aegerter-when-i-was-in-the-lead-i-got-nervous/177186
Rins has compartment syndrome surgery
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/04/rins-has-compartment-syndrome-surgery/177316
Oliveira takes maiden Moto 3 victory in thrilling finish
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/05/31/oliveira-takes-maiden-moto3-victory-in-thrilling-finish/176847
Another story about Oliveira's maiden win.
Oliveira triumphs in epic Mugello Moto 3 battle
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/05/31/oliveira-triumphs-in-epic-mugello-moto3-battle/176865
Kent: "I'm happy with second place"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/01/kent-i-m-happy-with-second-place/177059
Oliveira: "I had tears in my eyes crossing the finish line"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/05/31/oliveira-i-had-tears-in-my-eyes-crossing-the-finish-line/177078
Fenati: "It was really exciting to be on the podium"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/01/fenati-it-was-really-exciting-to-be-on-the-podium/177180
McPhee: "I cannot turn the bike in the corner"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/01/mcphee-i-cannot-turn-the-bike-in-the-corner/177181
Oliveira Q&A: "I saw the chequered flag & I started screaming"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/02/oliveira-q-a-i-saw-the-chequered-flag-started-screaming/177255
Friday, June 5, 2015
More MotoGP news
Since it is an off weekend for MotoGP, this is a perfect opportunity, to do an update. Tonight, it's MotoGP. Moto 2 and Moto 3 news, will follow, sometime tomorrow.
After the race in Mugello, riders for the factory MotoGP squads remained at Mugello for a Michelin tire test, before they join the series next year.
Meanwhile, in current times, there's more tire news, and more series news.
Bridgestone review #ItalianGP tyre choices
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/01/bridgestone-review-italiangp-tyre-choices/177211
Barbera has compartment syndrome surgery
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/02/barbera-has-compartment-syndrome-surgery/177245
More from Marc Marquez's blog.
Marquez Blog: Great job from the team
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/02/marquez-blog-great-job-from-the-team/177250
Bridgestone Q&A: #ItalianGP tyre performance
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/03/bridgestone-q-a-italiangp-tyre-performance/177254
Dani Pedrosa's latest blog entry.
Pedrosa Blog: Confidence gained
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/03/pedrosa-blog-confidence-gained/177253
Bradley Smith blogs about his upcoming adventure riding in the legendary Suzuka 8 Hours motorcycle endurance race.
#Bradley38Blog: Suzuka bound
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/04/bradley38blog-suzuka-bound/177243
Octo Telematics: New Title Sponsor for British MotoGP round
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/04/octo-telematics-new-title-sponsor-for-british-motogp-round/177300
Two stories, to complete this round of news updates, about Jorge Lorenzo, and his amazing season so far.
Lorenzo at the peak of his powers
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/04/lorenzo-at-the-peak-of-his-powers/177302
...and
Record breaking Lorenzo on par with Agostini
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/05/record-breaking-lorenzo-on-par-with-agostini/177309
After the race in Mugello, riders for the factory MotoGP squads remained at Mugello for a Michelin tire test, before they join the series next year.
Meanwhile, in current times, there's more tire news, and more series news.
Bridgestone review #ItalianGP tyre choices
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/01/bridgestone-review-italiangp-tyre-choices/177211
Barbera has compartment syndrome surgery
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/02/barbera-has-compartment-syndrome-surgery/177245
More from Marc Marquez's blog.
Marquez Blog: Great job from the team
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/02/marquez-blog-great-job-from-the-team/177250
Bridgestone Q&A: #ItalianGP tyre performance
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/03/bridgestone-q-a-italiangp-tyre-performance/177254
Dani Pedrosa's latest blog entry.
Pedrosa Blog: Confidence gained
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/03/pedrosa-blog-confidence-gained/177253
Bradley Smith blogs about his upcoming adventure riding in the legendary Suzuka 8 Hours motorcycle endurance race.
#Bradley38Blog: Suzuka bound
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/04/bradley38blog-suzuka-bound/177243
Octo Telematics: New Title Sponsor for British MotoGP round
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/04/octo-telematics-new-title-sponsor-for-british-motogp-round/177300
Two stories, to complete this round of news updates, about Jorge Lorenzo, and his amazing season so far.
Lorenzo at the peak of his powers
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/04/lorenzo-at-the-peak-of-his-powers/177302
...and
Record breaking Lorenzo on par with Agostini
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/06/05/record-breaking-lorenzo-on-par-with-agostini/177309
Thursday, June 4, 2015
Michael Dunlop dumps Milwaukee Yamaha to ride BMW at TT 2015
Following up on Michael Dunlop's switch from Yamaha to BMW at the Isle of Man TT. The Yamaha, was too slow.
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/sport/tt-road-races/2015/june/michael-dunlop-dumps-milwaukee-yamaha-to-ride-bmw-at-tt-2015/
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/sport/tt-road-races/2015/june/michael-dunlop-dumps-milwaukee-yamaha-to-ride-bmw-at-tt-2015/
TT champ switches rides after near collision at Isle of Man
Isle of Man TT champion rider, Michael Dunlop, changes motorcycles, from Yamaha to BMW. A video shows the reason why.
http://www.foxsports.com/motor/story/isle-of-man-tt-2015-video-michael-dunlop-ian-hutchinson-yamaha-bmw-switch-060415?adbsc=social_20150604_46959156&adbid=10153385790411052&adbpl=fb&adbpr=36796456051
http://www.foxsports.com/motor/story/isle-of-man-tt-2015-video-michael-dunlop-ian-hutchinson-yamaha-bmw-switch-060415?adbsc=social_20150604_46959156&adbid=10153385790411052&adbpl=fb&adbpr=36796456051
In Memoriam: Franck Petricola
Isle of Man TT competitor, Franck Petricola, of France, was tragically killed in a qualifying session for the upcoming motorcycle road race, next week. May he Rest In Peace.
http://www.foxsports.com/motor/story/isle-of-man-tt-claims-life-during-qualifying-on-wednesday-060315
http://www.foxsports.com/motor/story/isle-of-man-tt-claims-life-during-qualifying-on-wednesday-060315
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
MotoAmerica round 5: Road America
The fifth round of the MotoAmerica championship took place last weekend, at the picturesque, and legendary, Road America, in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Here's what happened as factory Yamaha riders Cameron Beaubier, and Josh Hayes, split the race wins.
http://www.motoamerica.com/beaubier-hayes-split-road-america-wins
The next event for MotoAmerica, is at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama, as we enter the second half of the inaugural MotoAmerica season. The Barber race, will be run, in just over ten days, on the weekend of June 12th to 14th.
http://www.motoamerica.com/beaubier-hayes-split-road-america-wins
The next event for MotoAmerica, is at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama, as we enter the second half of the inaugural MotoAmerica season. The Barber race, will be run, in just over ten days, on the weekend of June 12th to 14th.
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Isle of Man TT
The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy races are going on in Ireland right now, and in that spirit, here's a brilliant onboard video of racer Guy Martin, chasing rival Michael Dunlop, around the amazing 37.73 mile Snaefell Mountain Course.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snaefell_Mountain_Course
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snaefell_Mountain_Course
Monday, June 1, 2015
Moto 2 & Moto 3 Italy
In the races for the junior formulas at Mugello, the Moto 2 event was won by Tito Rabat over Johann Zarco and a surprising Dominique Aegerter, who finished in third, on the last step of the podium. Completing the top five were the rapid Sam Lowes (who already has a Moto 2 win this year), and Luis Salom. In positions six through ten, were Xavier Simeon, Julian Simon, Sandro Cortese, Axel Pons, and the rapid Lorenzo Baldassari, another rider, who has already won in Moto 2 this year.
Twenty four motorcycles finished this race, with retirements from Hafizh Syahrin, Jonas Folger, Simone Corsi, Franco Morbidelli, and some heavy hitters... Mika Kallio, and Thomas Luthi. One rider, did not even complete a lap. Wildcard Malaysian entrant, Zaqhwan Zaidi.
#1 Tito Rabat ESP. Kalex
In the Moto 3 event, Portuguese rider Miguel Oliveira, broke through, for his first Moto 3 win! He was joined on the podium, by Danny Kent, and Romano Fenati. Other places in the top five went to Francesco Bagnaia, and Enea Bastianinni. In sixth through tenth places, were Niccolo Antonelli, Jorge Navarro, Isaac Vinales, Alexis Masbou, and Brad Binder. 28 bikes and riders finished the Moto 3 event, with a good number, not seeing the end, including Efren Vazquez, Jules Danilo, Juanfran Guevara, Tatsuki Suzuki, Gabriel Rodrigo, Fabio Quartararo, (who has been impressive despite the result at Mugello), and wildcard Italian racers, Stefano Manzi, and Marco Bezzecchi.
#44 Miguel Oliveira ESP. KTM
Moto 2 and Moto 3 again join their big brothers in MotoGP, for the next round of the championship, at the Grand Prix of Catalunya, in Spain, in two weeks.
Twenty four motorcycles finished this race, with retirements from Hafizh Syahrin, Jonas Folger, Simone Corsi, Franco Morbidelli, and some heavy hitters... Mika Kallio, and Thomas Luthi. One rider, did not even complete a lap. Wildcard Malaysian entrant, Zaqhwan Zaidi.
#1 Tito Rabat ESP. Kalex
In the Moto 3 event, Portuguese rider Miguel Oliveira, broke through, for his first Moto 3 win! He was joined on the podium, by Danny Kent, and Romano Fenati. Other places in the top five went to Francesco Bagnaia, and Enea Bastianinni. In sixth through tenth places, were Niccolo Antonelli, Jorge Navarro, Isaac Vinales, Alexis Masbou, and Brad Binder. 28 bikes and riders finished the Moto 3 event, with a good number, not seeing the end, including Efren Vazquez, Jules Danilo, Juanfran Guevara, Tatsuki Suzuki, Gabriel Rodrigo, Fabio Quartararo, (who has been impressive despite the result at Mugello), and wildcard Italian racers, Stefano Manzi, and Marco Bezzecchi.
#44 Miguel Oliveira ESP. KTM
Moto 2 and Moto 3 again join their big brothers in MotoGP, for the next round of the championship, at the Grand Prix of Catalunya, in Spain, in two weeks.
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