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Orient Express of Brentwood New York, the official U.S. importer and distributor of K-Tech Suspension components from the U.K., is pleased to announce continued support of Celtic/Fast By Ferracci Racing over the 2011 AMA Pro Racing season. After an encouraging Daytona test with the new Ducati 848 Evo, PJ Jacobsen is preparing his attack on the Daytona Sport Bike class with new determination and vigor.

Source: http://www.roadracerx.com/breaking-news/k-tech-partners-with-celtic-racingfast-by-ferracci-for-2011/

Fabrizio Lai Teuvo Länsivuori Carlos Lavado Eddie Lawson

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František Bartoš Loek Bodelier Jarno Boesveld Jean Paul Boinet

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Checa wins his fourth Superpole in Salt Lake City

The rain and cold seemed to have turned the table and changed the values ??that had emerged from the first day of practice yesterday and spoke of a clearly superior to all Checa. In qualifying this morning it was only the fourth and Carlos was particularly by almost three seconds off Camier, who commanded the standings. Even in practice prior to the rider Superpole Althea maintained a detachment from the English in April by nearly three seconds and even slipped in tenth position. With this background, this could be the prerogative of Superpole seemed Camier Checa with a clear difficulty in the wet and slippery. But just a few minutes Superpole to subvert the odds once again.

Camier fell into ruin and destroy his Aprilia. He could get back on track with the second bike for the first twelve and then enter the access to phase two for a split second. Biaggi won the first stage before Guintoli, Laverty and Melandri, with Checa only eighth. Remained conspicuously excluded both the Castrol Honda team riders, Rea and Xaus (and say that the Dutch team had carried out two days of testing at this track to prepare for the best weekend of racing), and two Suzuki riders: the battered Fabrizio, that in addition to the influence of poor adherence problems also accused of his Suzuki and Yoshimura rider, wild card Waters.

Meanwhile the rain had stopped falling and the track was drying. The long shadow of Checa and then returned to lengthen the runway of Miller Motorsports and in fact behind a fast Smrz who won the second session, we just Checa, trailing by half a second from the Liberty team rider. Behind the two Ducati, goes in Laverty, Biaggi, Guintoli, Corser, a fantastic Badovini and Melandri. Excluding a surprise Leon Haslam, author of a right that the de facto excluded from the struggle for stage three, Haga, Sykes and Camier was clearly not at ease with his number two bike.

This brings us to the last phase of this fifth Superpole seasonal, with the track showed that dry patches as well as strips of water going through it completely. Difficult conditions, where it takes skill, courage and experience. Smrz when it seemed that he could celebrate his first pole seasonal, with a flash Checa crossed the line beyond the pilot of the Czech Republic for only 75 milliseconds. The paw of the lion. Complete the first row the two Yamaha riders Marco Melandri and Laverty, consistently fast in all conditions and that tomorrow along with Biaggi seem the only ones capable of countering the dominance of Spanish Ducati. A Guintoli finally healed opens the second row consists of Corser, Biaggi and Badovini. The Corsair was giving the assault on the first position when he made a right and then almost fell on the lawn situation. Badovini confirms a beautiful reality of Superbike, confirming the good things he had seen in the Superstock 1000 and before that with the Kawasaki team Pedercini.

And tomorrow? Races that await us? The predictions are for a slow improvement in the weather and so it is said that the competitions will be played on a wet track. If the track is dry and if the Ducati’s Carlos will not make the tantrums, the pilot of the Althea team starts big favorite, the Yamaha and Aprilia leaving the task to act as trackers. But if it should rain the races will be open to any outcome, with special attention to Guintoli and Laverty, who proved to be comfortable under water. Has truly demonstrated Camier, but English is still too inconsistent and prone to error. Melandri and Biaggi were always fast, but in case of dry conditions do not seem to keep pace with the wild Checa.

Will still be two games although not miss to see the race to the bottom two have to do the small hours, as the street will be given at 23.30 Italian time.

Rank
1. Carlos Checa (Althea Racing) Ducati 1098R 1’58 .315
2. Jakub Smrz (Team Racing-Liberty Effenbert) Ducati 1098R 1’58 .390
3. Marco Melandri (Yamaha World Superbike Team) 1’58 .609 Yamaha YZF R1
4. Eugene Laverty (Yamaha World Superbike Team) 1’58 .860 Yamaha YZF R1
5. Sylvain Guintoli (Effenbert-Liberty Racing Team) Ducati 1098R 1’59 .069
6. Troy Corser (BMW Motorrad Motorsport) 1’59 .262 BMW RR S1000
7. Max Biaggi (Aprilia Alitalia Racing Team) 1’59 .736 Aprilia RSV4 Factory
8. Ayrton Badovini (Italy BMW Motorrad Superbike Team) 1’59 .827 BMW S1000 RR
9. Noriyuki Haga (PATA Racing Team Aprilia) 2’00 .303 Aprilia RSV4 Factory
10. Tom Sykes (Kawasaki Racing Team Superbike) Kawasaki ZX-10R 2’00 .477
11. Leon Camier (Alitalia Aprilia Racing Team) 2’00 .643 Aprilia RSV4 Factory
12. Leon Haslam (BMW Motorrad Motorsport) 2’01 .127 BMW S1000 RR
13. Jonathan Rea (Castrol Honda) Honda CBR1000RR 2’03 .232
14. Ruben Xaus (Castrol Honda) Honda CBR1000RR 2’03 .382
15. Michel Fabrizio (Team Alstare Suzuki) Suzuki GSX-R1000 2’03 .397
16. Joshua Waters (Yoshimura Suzuki Racing Team) Suzuki GSX-R1000 2’04 .156
17. Joan Lascorz (Kawasaki Racing Team) Kawasaki ZX-10R 1’50 .195
18. James Toseland (Italy BMW Motorrad Superbike Team) 1’50 .306 BMW S1000 RR
19. Mark Aitchison (Team Pedercini) Kawasaki ZX-10R 1’50 .646
20. Maxime Berger (Supersonic Racing Team) Ducati 1098R 1’50 .717
21. Roberto Rolfo (Team Pedercini) Kawasaki ZX-10R 1’51 .586

Source: http://www.zimbio.com/MotoGP/articles/lov-F-fuDlh/Checa+wins+fourth+Superpole+Salt+Lake+City

Michael Doohan Bill Doran Stefan Dorflinger Andrea Dovizioso

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George Brown Jan Bruins Hans Rudi Brüngger Ralph Bryans

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Results and summary of a semi-dry Superpole from Miller Motorsports Park:

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John Kocinski Pentti Korhonen Tomoyoshi Koyama Ewald Kluge

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Paul Berwick Kees Besseling Max Biaggi Pier Paolo Bianchi

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Hi! Im from Europe. Im new in racing stuff but i want to start follow nascar, f1, indycar and stuff... now im trying to learn something about...

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Albert Beirle Artie Bell Carlos Bellon Carlo Bellotti

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The Repsol rider, nine times Trial World Champion made one of his dreams come true as a Bar�a suppor...

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Casey Stoner test at Jerez Honda 1000 of 2012

After tests conducted by testers HRC Kosuke Akiyoshi and Shinichi Ito in April at Suzuka this week, HRC had planned two days of testing at the Spanish track with Repsol Honda riders Dani Pedrosa and Casey Stoner. For the physical conditions after the fall race at Le Mans, Pedrosa unfortunately could not be on the track and the test was carried out only by Stoner.
Shinichi Ito today carried out the shakedown of the bike and started to turn Casey Stoner to 11 with ideal weather conditions.

Casey has completed a total of 50 laps (221 miles), turning both the Bridgestones used this season with the 800cc bike with new tires that prototype in 2012.
HRC has sent some mechanics and engineers at Jerez official Repsol Honda Team who assisted in the work of today’s technical development team HRC. This first day of testing provided valuable feedback on the new prototype at the first stage of development.

The new bike
The new bike is based on the concept of the RC212V and born of the experience gained in the last phase of development of the 800cc. HRC has been working on this project in late 2009, with the formalization of new rules providing for the premier class, the 2012 season, 1000cc engine with a maximum bore of 81 mm and a maximum of 4 cylinders.
A key element of the new engines will be the consumer , being manned by one thousand future regulation with a 21-liter tank, as the current 800cc. Repsol has recently sent this to Japan in some engineers to develop a gas and a lubricant for the new bike and Repsol techonology Centre engineers are working on a gasoline can provide better performance in terms of consumption with maximum power.
In 2011, each manufacturer has available eight days to test the prototypes next year using the official drivers, so after this first day of testing performed by Casey Stoner, the HRC will decide the next test program to take advantage of the remaining seven days continue the development of new prototype. If the weather will be positive it is possible that tomorrow Stoner back on track for a further day of testing.

Dani Pedrosa with his doctors is considering both options: surgery to reduce the fracture with a plate, or let the bone balances alone.

CASEY STONER: “Everything went very well, it was a very positive test. It’s great to drive a thousand and feel the power of the engine. I really enjoyed myself and I’m happy because everything we tried worked well. I’m so sorry that Dani is not here and has been unable to try the bike because his impressions are important for development. I hope that the HRC may have its counterpart as soon as possible because we need more data to be ready for next season. Today we focused on one particular aspect, we made ??an attempt to understand how the new bike, how it behaves under braking and the like, keeping in mind also the problems that we have this year with the RC212V. The stability curve in the front entrance to look very good, the more stable braking. I was curious to see how it would be the power output, and is very sweet, so no problem. We have not made ??major changes to the development regarding the organization of the 800 and the feeling is very similar, so I’m very satisfied. ”

Shuhei Nakamoto – HRC EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT : “It ‘s been a good day of testing, the bike worked well as we hoped and there were no particular problems. Of course, this is only the first day and we need to improve several aspects, but we have tried many things and everything went well. Casey is happy with the more powerful engine and driving conditions and also continue to work on the chassis. Unfortunately, Daniel is not here and would have been better to have the finding of both drivers. In any case, Casey’s comments were similar to those received by testers and this is positive. We hope to have soon the impressions of Denmark to continue to work on the development of the bike. “

Source: http://www.zimbio.com/MotoGP/articles/iCdAZa8anz1/Casey+Stoner+test+Jerez+Honda+1000+2012

Robin Appleyard Junya Arai Toshiyuki Arakaki Fernando Aranda

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Toshimi Yorino Kenichi Yoshida Lewis Young Paul Young

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The first stage of the Sardegna Rally Race, that all the competitors regard as a warm up, lived up t...

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Melandri: "It runs on favorite track by Checa, will be tough!"

teamwork is certainly at the Yamaha World Superbike team. Having two drivers, currently in the top 5 is not just a goal, especially considering that the team based in Lesmahagow Cerro (near Monza) is the only one in this 2011 season that can boast such statistics, and seeing both drivers get at least one success in the race.
Not bad for a team that has two drivers hired to debut this year in that category and as a team manager Andrea Dosolo, also a novelty in the Superbike paddock. Backed by the excellent performance at Monza, the team Yamaha is now preparing to face the imminent challenge of Miller Motorsports Park, a difficult stage from different points of view.

Marco Melandri : “Miller is another track that I do not know, but I’ve heard good things and then I can not wait to try it firsthand. The downside is the fact that this is one of favorite tracks from Checa! My goal is to reduce the disadvantage from the top of the standings, but there will not be easy. I am convinced that we will be very competitive, able to achieve results and have fun in Salt Lake City. ” Melandri currently occupies second place in the standings, 27 lengths from Checa.

Team-mate Laverty is instead the fifth, but his two goals won the last round, which may represent a significant motivational view of a test on a path, that of Miller, on which “Norge” has always done well.

“I’m looking forward to racing at Miller Motorsports Park, especially in light of the one-two at Monza,” Laverty said . “It ‘s probably one of the tracks where I did better in the past, it represents an ideal opportunity to pick up where I left off. They are always fast enough to result in Miller riding the 600cc and I hope to be again this year with the R1. The bike is working really well, so I’m confident that it can play a great weekend. “

Source: http://www.zimbio.com/MotoGP/articles/fRkexojbEpt/Melandri+runs+favorite+track+Checa+will+tough

Ellis Boyce Helmut Bradl Stefan Bradl Umberto Braga

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313_r04_spies_laverty Eugene Laverty enjoyed one of the most amazing days of his racing career two weekends ago, when he scored his first podium, his first win and his first double win just four races into his WSBK career at Monza for the locally-based Yamaha World Superbike team. We caught up with the 24 year-old Irishman for a chat as he gets ready to head overseas for the upcoming round at Miller Motorsports Park in the USA.

Sunday at Monza was a very special day for you. How did it feel when you finally went to bed that night?
“It really hadn’t sank in. I know that’s a much overused expression but it was genuinely the case for me. I sat in my motorhome with my girlfriend Pippa and a few friends and watched the races back over a cup of tea. After watching the final lap of race two I was absolutely buzzing so I put an episode of Irish sitcom ‘Father Ted’ on TV to try and wind down before bed! The following evening I realised why the whole experience had seemed so bizarre. I remembered that I’d had a dream on Thursday night that I’d won both races at Monza so in a way I’d already went through all the emotions.”

You and your teammate, Marco Melandri, came to the team from very different career paths. How much information do you share?
“Both sides of the garage share information, that’s the key to our success this season. We made big steps forward in the first few rounds because Marco and I offered similar feedback and so the direction was clear. We may have had different career paths but at the end of the day a great rider will figure out the fastest way around the track on any given bike. I was immediately fast on the R1 the first time I rode it at Magny-Cours as was Marco on his first outing at Valencia so this proves that the gap between street bikes and race bikes is much smaller than it’s ever been.”

Do you feel any pressure trying to live up the very high standards set by the team’s previous rookies, Ben Spies (in the photo, with Laverty) and Cal Crutchlow?
“My situation is rather different to Ben’s and Cal’s. Both riders had ridden superbikes for a few seasons in domestic championships and so they were expected to be immediately quick. The team have put absolutely no pressure on me to perform as this season has been cited as a learning year. Naturally that view will shift somewhat after our fantastic double victory at Monza but there will be times when we’re reminded that this is my first season on a superbike. Just look at Donington for example; I struggled there due to my lack of superbike experience. I’ve only just completed my fourth round in the World Superbike Championship though so I’d rather not get ahead of myself!”

The crowd in Monza was hostile towards the podium finishers because of Max Biaggi’s penalty. What was your feeling about their reaction and do you think the punishment was justified?
“This has been talked about a lot following Monza but it’s as simple as this: Over the past few seasons the rules have been the same for cutting the chicanes at Monza. The punishment may not fit the crime for such a small mistake but we’ve all been aware of the severity of this and so we’ve made very sure to obey the rules. Max did not obey the rules and he paid the price. I overshot one of the chicanes in race two but I made sure to reenter the track correctly so as not to suffer this fate. I didn’t feel that the crowd was hostile to be honest. I’ve no doubt that there was tension in the air between the rivalling Italian riders’ fans but they gave me a warm welcome on the podium as well as in the paddock afterwards.”

What do you like about Miller Motorsports Park, and is it similar to any European tracks?
“Miller Motorsports Park really suits my style, particularly the fast flowing turns which start the lap. For this reason the track reminds me of Assen but really Miller Motorsports Park is quite a unique track. There’s no other track on our calendar that boasts a section like The Attitudes! This left-right-left complex is hard work and it’s important to be pinpoint accurate through here so as not to touch the side of the bike on the high kerbs. I couldn’t have hoped for a better track to follow up my double win at Monza. I’m confident of another podium finish in the U.S. and hopefully I can get myself into the title fight over the next few rounds.”

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Alex George Ezio Gianola Sete Gibernau Sebastien Gimbert

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MotoGP riders do not want to go to Japan

When Carmelo Ezpeleta Safety Commission announced the riders that “90% of the Japanese Grand Prix will be played” on Saturday afternoon and the IRTA, the association of the team, sent an email saying that the teams at the moment, the trip is confirmed. Arousing the concerns of the pilots.

Jorge Lorenzo: “Whatever the decision – thundered the champion of the world – I’m not going at Motegi. I have nothing against Japan, but the nuclear danger is too great. ” More or less on the same wavelength as his colleagues.

Valentino Rossi: “Everyone tells me that in Japan they do not want to go and I’m not too convinced. In July, a final decision will wait and see what happens. ”

Marco Simoncelli , as usual, gets along with a joke: “If I had 70 years maybe I would have fewer problems, but being so young ….”

Also surprised by Casey Stoner: “When we talked about Japan, we thought we would say that the GP was canceled, but we found ourselves facing a situation opposite. But I think there are many more important aspects of a motorcycle race …. “

Source: http://www.zimbio.com/MotoGP/articles/fLwDAAFMZ67/MotoGP+riders+not+want+go+Japan

Ellis Boyce Helmut Bradl Stefan Bradl Umberto Braga

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Cecil Sandford Charlie Salt Federico Sandi Christian Sarron

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Drivers: 1 - Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull), 2 - Fernando Alonso (Ferrari), 3 - Jenson Button (McLaren). Q: Sebastian, great race. Three different...

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Mick Grant Silvio Grassetti Simone Grotzkij Herve Guilleux

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Carlos Checa picked up on the first day at Miller where he left off after last year's race: running at the front but plagued by technical problems. The Spaniard dominated here last year, but was forced to pull out of both races when his Althea Ducati packed up. So it was a little bit worrying for Checa when, after blitzing straight to the top of the timesheets in FP1, Checa's 1198R packed up on him, with what was apparently diagnosed as an electrical problem. Going out on the second bike, Checa continued to dominate, until his bike packed up a second time in the same session, this time reportedly with gearbox problems.

Despite the painful echoes of 2010, Checa was back out in the afternoon, this time ending the first session of qualifying without any technical dramas, but with an advantage of nearly eight-tenths of a second over the nearest competition. The Spaniard was merciless from the start: his first flying lap during qualifying was faster than any other rider had managed during FP2, and he got quicker from there, eventually getting to within a couple of tenths of the race lap record. If the bike stays in one piece, it's going to be hard to beat Checa at Miller - if the weather stays dry, of course.

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Manuel Arias Ken Armstrong Reg Armstrong Arciso Artesiani

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Story from www.wrc.com

*Stage data: SS18, Super Special Carlos Paz 2 (3.02 kilometres)*

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Sergio Boroncini Gino Borsoi Luca Boscoscuro Gimmi Bosio

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Bulgaria is ready to host another superb and thrilling round of the 2011 FIM SuperMoto World Champio...

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Arciso Artesiani Sandro Artusi Javier Arumi Sadao Asami

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I recently installed Ubuntu 11.04 OS on my other laptop. I really like it. Mac-believers and Windows-die hards bring it on!

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Philipp Hafeneger Kensuke Haga Noriyuki Haga Josef Hage

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Because Mondays need all the help they can get....

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Gimmi Bosio Juup Bosman Adrian Bosshard Christian Boudinot

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Yamaha Factory World Superbike Team?s new recruit for the 2011 series, Marco Melandri, underwent minor and completely successful surgery on his right shoulder yesterday (Thursday 23rd December) and expects to be fully fit for the works squad?s next test at the Portimao circuit in Portugal on January 26th.

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Shinya Nakano Aldo Nannini Godfrey Nash Billie Nelson

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The collarbone Dani Pedrosa broke in Le Mans remains a problem for the Spaniard. Pedrosa fractured his right collarbone in the crash with Marco Simoncelli which saw the Italian penalized and stirred up a good deal of controversy. Coming as it did just a few weeks after Pedrosa had finally had the plate removed from his left collarbone, which had been partially blocking his brachial artery and causing Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, the fracture caused a massive dilemma for the Spaniard: should he plate the collarbone and attempt to return to racing as quickly as possible, and go through the misery and stress of worrying about a repeat of his previous experience, or should he be patient and wait for the bone to heal naturally, potentially missing two or three races and writing off any chance he may have for the title?

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Hans Becker Alex Bedford Günter Beer Albert Beirle

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Keep an eye on this space as we'll update it with all the new goodies that become available for the 2011 ZX-10R! Mind you, because these parts have...

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Mike Baldinger Alex Baldolini Mike Baldwin Brian Ball

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*Stage data: SS8, Las Jarillas-Falda del Carmen 1 (21.57 kilometres)*

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Vettel on pole position as Hamilton can only manage seventh.

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Follow the 2011 Monaco Grand Prix third practice session on F1 Fanatic Live.

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Jean Francois Chaffin Doug Chandler Ron Chandler Derek Chatterton

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Philippe Bouzanne Ellis Boyce Helmut Bradl Stefan Bradl

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Scottish rider Jimmy Storrar has confirmed that he will make his Isle of Man TT races debut in 2011. The Perth born racer will compete for Mick Charnock?s ?TC Racing Honda/DP Coldplaning? outfit in all classes at the 2011 meeting. The team have secured high spec 600cc and 1000cc Honda?s for their Isle of Man campaign.

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Dieter Braun Georg Braun Walter Brehme Jack Brett

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Kork Ballington Hans Baltisberger Carlo Bandirola Alain Barbaroux

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In another lean week top scorers, two names shot ahead from the pack to challenge the leaders - @tailzer and @harleymac1. Pulling off an impressive Brit-centric Minella to gain 6 points, @tailzer took second place in the overall standings. Well done sir! @harleymac1 also made impressive gains with his 6 point Minella.
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Ernst Hiller Eric Hinton Harry Hinton Osamu Hiwatashi

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Toshiyuki Arakaki Fernando Aranda Takeishi Araoka Adrian Araujo

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AMA Pro Racing has �announced a change in �the minimum weight requirements for both the Daytona SportBike and SuperSport classes, biasing the weights to be more of a disadvantage for two-cylinder machines, i.e. Ducati 848 Superbikes. Decreasing both the four and three-cylinder minimum weights by 5 lbs (to 355 lbs & 365 lbs respectively), two-cylinder machines conversely get a 5 lbs increase (to 385 lbs), thus making the spread from four to two cylinders now ...

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Anthony Gobert Peter Goddard Jurgen van den Goorbergh Rodney Gould

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Camp Nou is the the Futbol Club Barcelona’s stadium of residence, and has been the destination for more than one rowdy Spanish soccer fan in its lifetime. An iconic figure in the Catalan community, FC Barcelona is also probably one of the most well-known soccer teams worldwide (though anglophones are more familiar with Manchester United), but that doesn’t mean the club can’t do a little marketing now and then. Showing his support for the Catalan ...

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Manfred Baumann Alvaro Bautista Lenfranco Baviera Richard Bay

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Ok, I heard this second hand from a friend of mine who has Sirius and the NASCAR channel welded to his ears. I havne't bothered to Google up a...

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Jeremy McWilliams Ronald Mead Marco Melandri Jack Middelburg

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In another lean week top scorers, two names shot ahead from the pack to challenge the leaders - @tailzer and @harleymac1. Pulling off an impressive Brit-centric Minella to gain 6 points, @tailzer took second place in the overall standings. Well done sir! @harleymac1 also made impressive gains with his 6 point Minella.
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Oscar Clemengich Ivan Clementi Jules Cluzel Adrian Coates

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Camp Nou is the the Futbol Club Barcelona’s stadium of residence, and has been the destination for more than one rowdy Spanish soccer fan in its lifetime. An iconic figure in the Catalan community, FC Barcelona is also probably one of the most well-known soccer teams worldwide (though anglophones are more familiar with Manchester United), but that doesn’t mean the club can’t do a little marketing now and then. Showing his support for the Catalan ...

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Arnaud Vincent Jan de Vries Mark Willis Martin Wimmer

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As reported earlier this morning, Valentino Rossi spent the day at Mugello testing the 2012 Ducati Desmosedici GP12. The test had been laid on for Rossi to check the progress of next season's Ducati MotoGP machine, and test the updates made to the machine at the request of himself and teammate Nicky Hayden after the Jerez test back in April. Rossi also got to try out the new surface at Mugello, which he greatly approved of. Looking at the photos from the test (shown below), Mugello's brand new grandstand is also clearly visible, a marked improvement from the old grandstand at the circuit.

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