Spies Wins First Superpole Of 2009
February 28, 2009
World Superbikes rookie Ben Spies powered to his first Superpole today at Phillip Island, in the first superpole competition of the 2009 season. [read more]
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Pirelli Continue Tyre Partnership With BSB
February 28, 2009
Tyre manufacturer Pirelli go into the 2009 BSB season increasing their commitment to both the supersport and superbike championships, as they go into their second year as sole tyer sponsors. [read more]
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Major Changes To Canada Superbikes Rules
February 27, 2009
The Parts Canada Superbike Championship announced a series of changes to its rulebook last week, affecting all racing divisions and opening the door for more new machinery to enter the 2009 classes. [read more]
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2009 AMA Racing Rulebook Released
February 27, 2009
The rulebook governing AMA Pro American Superbike, AMA Pro Daytona SportBike, AMA Pro SuperSport and AMA Pro SunTrust Moto-GT divisions was released last month and is now available for download from the AMA Pro Racing website. [read more]
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Team Co-ordit Finalise Lineup
February 27, 2009
Team Co-ordit has this week confirmed 3 riders for the 2009 British Superbikes season in the shape of Richard Cooper, David Hallett and Leon Hunt. [read more]
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Ducati Xerox Junior Team Complete Italy Tests
February 26, 2009
Riders Xavier Simeon and Daniele Beretta of the Ducati Xerox Junior team wrapped up testing at the Binneto circuit in southern Italy with good progress made on their machines’ setup. [read more]
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Motorpoint Team Up With Rob Mac Racing
February 26, 2009
Car supermarket group Motorpoint are planning to make a mark in British Superbikes this year, having agreed a deal to become principal sponsor of the Rob Mac racing team. [read more]
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Eurosport Renews World Superbikes Coverage
February 25, 2009
Eurosport have confirmed that they will continue to cover the World Superbikes championship in 2009, starting with the opening round at Phillip Island, Australia next month. [read more]
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Yamaha WSB Team Reveal New Look For 2009
February 24, 2009
The Yamaha World Superbike team unveiled their new racing colours for the 2009 season, showing their new sponsors and livery for the upcoming championship. [read more]
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Valentino Rossi injures hand and foot
February 23, 2009
Current MotoGP world champion, Valentino Rossi, has had to have his hand and foot stitched up after an accident. Was it a problem with his bike? Did he fall foul of difficult riding conditions?
No. He fell over at home.
Apparently Rossi tripped and fell on a glass coffee table. He was attempting to close the curtains at the time, which as we all know is a dangerous activity. He cut the ring finger of one hand and the sole of his foot, although it doesn’t seem like the injuries are troubling him all that much, because he’s flown over to Malaysia to begin testing his Fiat Yamaha before the 2009 season.
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