Friday, August 7, 2015

More MotoGP news headed into Indianapolis this weekend (rider interviews)

Some rider interviews to catch up with about what they did, during the summer break, as we look forward to the MotoGP stars racing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend.

Hayden: "I am sure we will return at a higher level"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/05/hayden-i-am-sure-we-will-return-at-a-higher-level/180723

Rossi: "The first part went very well with nine podiums"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/05/rossi-the-first-part-went-very-well-with-nine-podiums/180736

Marquez: "I went to Ibiza with some friends"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/05/marquez-i-went-to-ibiza-with-some-friends/180716

Pedrosa Blog: Windsurf and supermotard
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/05/pedrosa-blog-windsurf-and-supermotard/180696

Lorenzo: "I trained a lot in California and Brazil"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/05/lorenzo-i-trained-a-lot-in-california-and-brazil/180740


Thursday, August 6, 2015

Looking ahead to Indianapolis: (Moto 2 & Moto 3)

We look at previews, and news stories, for Moto 2 and Moto 3, on their return to the United States, this coming weekend, in the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Back to business as Moto 2 return to America

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/03/back-to-business-as-moto2-return-to-america/180586

Moto 2 #StatAttack: Indianapolis Grand Prix
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/03/moto2-statattack-indianapolis-gp/180541

Rabat: "I feel strong, but we will see"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/04/rabat-i-feel-strong-but-we-will-see/180679

Simeon: "Winning is a great feeling, but..."
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/04/simeon-winning-is-a-great-feeling-but/180701

Marquez: "The track has changed a little bit"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/04/marquez-the-track-has-changed-a-little-bit/180683

Lowes: "I am really happy to be starting again!"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/05/lowes-i-am-really-happy-to-be-starting-again/180737

Zarco: "I don't want to put any pressure on myself"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/05/zarco-i-don-t-want-to-put-any-pressure-on-myself/180750

Return to battle at The Brickyard
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/03/return-to-battle-at-the-brickyard/180585

Moto 3 #StatAttack: Indianapolis Grand Prix
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/03/moto3-statattack-indianapolis-gp/180543

Bastianini: "We arrive in the United States confident"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/04/bastianini-we-arrive-in-the-united-states-confident/180692

Quartararo: "I really want to ride my bike again"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/04/quartararo-i-really-want-to-ride-my-bike-again/180693

Khairuddin: "I feel ready to go racing again"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/04/khairuddin-i-feel-ready-to-go-racing-again/180703

Bagnaia: "We struggled more than we should have"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/04/bagnaia-we-struggled-more-than-we-should-have/180715

Navarro: "We have come to Indianapolis with a lot of motivation"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/04/navarro-we-come-to-indianapolis-with-a-lot-of-motivation/180695

Kornfeil: "I think the track suits my style"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/04/kornfeil-i-think-the-track-suits-my-style/180707

Oliveira: "Indianapolis will be a bit strange for me"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/05/oliveira-indianapolis-will-be-a-bit-strange-for-me/180747

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Looking ahead to Indianapolis (MotoGP)

More news from MotoGP, headed into the second U.S. round of the championship, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, this weekend.

Lorenzo visits Brazil ahead of Indianapolis

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/03/lorenzo-visits-brazil-ahead-of-indianapolis/180648

MotoGP #StatAttack: Indianapolis Grand Prix

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/03/motogp-statattack-indianapolis-grand-prix/180539

Barbera: "It's possible to be the best Open bike"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/04/barbera-it-s-possible-to-be-the-best-open-bike/180685

An entry from Marc Marquez's blog.

Marquez Blog: We're back and ready for action
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/04/marquez-blog-we-re-back-and-ready-for-action/180697

Redding: "At the Sachsenring we definitely made a step"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/04/redding-at-the-sachsenring-we-definitely-made-a-step/180698

Pedrosa: "I've been continuing my recuperation on my arm"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/04/pedrosa-i-ve-been-continuing-my-recuperation-on-my-arm/180708

Bautista: "I didn't have much time to relax"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/04/bautista-i-didn-t-have-much-time-to-relax/180713

Espargaro: "It's a bit challenging with ten left corners"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/04/espargaro-it-s-a-bit-challenging-with-ten-left-corners/180686

Di Meglio: "This is a very powerful bike"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/04/di-meglio-this-is-a-very-powerful-bike/180687

Bradl: "I can't wait to start this new, great adventure"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/04/bradl-i-can-t-wait-to-start-this-new-great-adventure/180714

Laverty: "I'm excited to see my bike again!"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/04/laverty-i-m-excited-to-see-my-bike-again/180722


Tuesday, August 4, 2015

FIM World Superbike Round 10: Malaysia

Round ten of the FIM World Superbike Championship, took the riders and teams to Malaysia, and the Sepang International Circuit.  In World Superbike race one, it was Kawasaki and Johnny Rea, taking the victory, while in race two, Chaz Davies and Aprilia, continued his domination, after sweeping both WSBK races at Laguna Seca Raceway, last time out.

World Superbike Race 1: #65 Johnny Rea     GBR.    Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX10R

World Superbike Race 2: #7 Chaz Davies     GBR.     Aruba.it Ducati SBK Team Ducati Panigale R

World Supersport Race: #99 Patrick Jacobson  USA   CORE Motorsport Thailand Honda CBR600RR

No races in Malaysia for either of the Superstock classes (1000cc or 600cc).

Only three rounds remain in the 2015 championship, after a long break.  Spain, France, and Qatar.  The next event is in Spain at the Jerez de la Frontera circuit in Jerez, Spain.  It takes place in less than two months, in mid September. 

Monday, August 3, 2015

Q&A with Mahindra Racing CEO Mufaddal Choonia

What will the future hold for the Indian motorcycle manufacturer, Mahindra, and their presence in the Moto 3 division?  How has their 2015 season gone to this point?  Mahindra Racing CEO, Mufaddal Choonia, answers those questions, in this article.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/02/q-a-with-mahindra-racing-ceo-mufaddal-choonia/180582

Sunday, August 2, 2015

Honda chasing 700th GP victory

This coming weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Honda will be after a milestone.  Their 700th overall victory in world championship motorcycle racing, spread across the numerous divisions including 500cc/MotoGP (treated as one, top category through the years), 350cc, 250cc, 125cc, and 50cc. 

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/02/honda-chasing-700th-gp-victory/180545

Saturday, August 1, 2015

Bradl signs for Aprilia Racing Team Gresini

Stefan Bradl, (after being let go from Forward Racing), has signed on, with Aprilia Racing Team Gresini, to partner Alvaro Bautista, for the remainder of the 2015 MotoGP season.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/01/bradl-signs-for-aprilia-racing-team-gresini/180600