With Honda's stunning 1,2,3,4 at Sepang yesterday, the rumour mill has kicked into top gear. Owing to a somewhat incautious comment by "one of the Italian Honda riders" to a press official, the rumour … [Read more...]
Sepang II Test wrap-up
MotoGp teams wrapped up the 3-day test at Sepang yesterday afternoon with Hondas continuing to underline the superiority of the 2011 machine. Despite a few problems with "chatter" on corner entry … [Read more...]
Sepang test, Day 2
REPSOL Hondas have blitzed the time sheets on Day 2 of the MotoGp test at Sepang. On the very last lap of the afternoon, Casey Stoner went to the top ahead of teammates, Dani Pedrosa and Andrea … [Read more...]
WSBK & MotoGp testing
WSBK official tests continued at PI today with those "disadvantaged" Ducatis again setting the pace. Combined Times (Monday and Tuesday): 1. Carlos Checa ESP Althea Ducati 1098R 1min … [Read more...]
What’s wrong at Yamaha?
Yesterday's official launch of the 2011 MI at Sepang has highlighted a worrying scenario at Yamaha. Both their MotoGp team AND their WSBK team are undertaking the 2011 season WITHOUT a major … [Read more...]
Superbike shootout
MCN (which I don't especially trust) published a comparison last week between the latest examples of superbikes and, surprise, surprise, the BMW still came out on top. With typical Teutonic … [Read more...]
Assorted racing stuff
Completely ignoring the "Don't count your chickens.." adage, Honda Australia are releasing a limited edition (170 units only) 2011 Fireblade in signature Casey Stoner livery. This isn't the first time … [Read more...]
If it’s February, it must be racin’ season
This weekend sees the WSBK teams invade Phillip Island for the last official test before the season proper begins on the following weekend (25-27 Feb). Press releases are coming thick and fast from … [Read more...]
“On Any Sunday” in 5:02
Funny how things go is cycles, isn't it? After that wonderful photo of Steve McQueen and Mike Hailwood a couple of days ago, I was reminded this morning that, if he had still been with us, McQueen … [Read more...]
Name the rider
You're gonna kick yourself if you miss this one. … [Read more...]
