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- Superbike News = Motorcycle Racing News 2012 » MotoGP
SBK News up to date motorcycle racing news
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:00:24 +0000
Nicky Hayden Back Home Following Successful Surgery
On Monday, February 5, Nicky Hayden underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on the right shoulder that he had injured in late December. During the procedure, which was carried out in Fremont, California, and which lasted approximately 40 minutes, Dr Arthur Ting discovered and repaired a tear in the labrum. Yesterday’s post-operation appointment confirmed that the surgery [...]..
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:38:07 +0000
Yamaha Factory Racing Hit the Ground Running in 2012 with Saucony
Yamaha Factory Racing has entered into partnership with sportswear manufacturer Saucony as a Premium Supplier of shoes to the Team for the 2012 season. The premium level training shoes will form part of the Factory Team’s 2012 uniform. Saucony is an American manufacturer of high-end athletic shoes and sports apparel. The company specialises in shoes for [...]..
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:34 +0000
Valentino Rossi Undergoes Successful Operation to Remove Rod from Right Leg
Valentino Rossi underwent a small operation this morning at Cattolica’s Cervesi hospital to remove the rod that was inserted in his right tibia following his practice crash at the 2010 Mugello GP. The injury is now completely healed. The operation went well, and the Ducati Team rider will be ready for the second test in [...]..
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:51:50 +0000
Nicky Hayden to undergo left-shoulder surgery to speed recovery
Following the first winter test at Sepang, where his participation was limited due to his left shoulder lacking the strength to ride well, Nicky Hayden traveled directly to Fremont, California, for a thorough examination at Doctor Arthur Ting’s clinic. There, tests revealed damage to cartilage in the American’s shoulder, as well as to muscles in [...]..
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:46:02 +0000
Malaysia Test Concludes with Stoner Reigning Supreme
The third and final day of the Official MotoGP™ Test concluded on Thursday at Sepang, with Casey Stoner breaking under the 2 minute mark on just his second lap out to dominate the field by over half a second. The first on-track MotoGP action of the year concluded on Thursday at the Sepang International Circuit, [...]..
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:22:05 +0000
Lin Jarvis Reflects on the Upcoming MotoGP Season
Yamaha Motor Racing Managing Director Lin Jarvis Reflects on the Upcoming MotoGP Season The video was recorded in Malaysia, midway through the first Official MotoGP Test of the year at Sepang...
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:10:25 +0000
Recovered Stoner Tops Second Day of Testing at Sepang
The Official MotoGP™ Test in Malaysia saw the reigning World Champion heading the times by the end of the day, with Yamaha Factory Racing’s Ben Spies and Jorge Lorenzo his closest rivals. After missing a day of testing on Tuesday due to a strained muscle, Casey Stoner gradually worked his way into the top of [...]..
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:50:18 +0000
1000cc Action on Track at Sepang Sees Lorenzo on Top
The first Official MotoGP™ Test of 2012 kicked off in Malaysia today with Jorge Lorenzo leading the timesheet at the end of day one, while World Champion Casey Stoner sat out the first day of testing after injuring his back while warming up for his first ride. After two months off the track, the MotoGP [...]..
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:30:25 +0000
Repsol Honda Team Return to Centre Stage in Malaysia
The Repsol Honda Team, 2011 Triple Crown Champions, hosted the media at a Team Presentation in the Pan Pacific Hotel in Kuala Lumpur tonight with a press conference and welcome party. After the winter break, team riders Casey Stoner and Dani Pedrosa returned to the media spotlight refreshed and eager to start the new season. [...]..
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:14:16 +0000
Yamaha Factory Racing Enters Partnership Contract with New Official Sponsor
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has entered into contract with JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation (Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan). The agreement welcomes the oil and energy company as a new Official Sponsor of Yamaha Factory Racing’s premier class Team competing in the MotoGP World Championship. Yamaha Factory Racing continues in 2012 with 2010 World Champion Jorge [...]..
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:22:03 +0000
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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:05:36 GMT
'Happy' de Puniet ups pace on day two at Jerez
Having been 'a little upset' not to beat his November lap time on the opening day of the Jerez MotoGP test, Aprilia CRT rider Randy de Puniet was a lot happier after upping the pace on day two.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:22:40 GMT
Moto2: 'Small chance' Marquez will miss Qatar
Moto2 World Championship runner-up Marc Marquez has revealed there is a 'small chance' he could miss the opening round of 2012.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:30:59 GMT
PIC: Ioda returns tubular steel chassis to MotoGP
Ducati's carbon fibre chassis may have disappeared from MotoGP, but the new Ioda team is set to revive an earlier form of Ducati frame in 2012...
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:30:25 GMT
Moto3: Webb satisfied with Mahindra progress
“The mid range has improved a lot as well as the top end. We've still got work to do to improve acceleration and work on the engine braking” – Danny Webb.
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:01:42 GMT
Casey Stoner - Q&A
"I think there is no defending a title. You don't go into a season with a points advantage over anyone. So I don't think it's ever a title defence" - Casey Stoner.
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:29:02 GMT
Jerez MotoGP test times - Tuesday
Randy de Puniet remains quickest on second day of MotoGP test at Jerez in Spain
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:30:54 GMT
Moto2: Simon has high hopes for 2012
Spaniard Julian Simon feels he has plenty more to offer following a positive test at Jerez
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:35:44 GMT
de Puniet looking for speed after steady start
“I'm a little upset because I have not lapped as fast as in November” – Randy de Puniet.
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:17:38 GMT
Jerez MotoGP test times - Monday
Lap times from the first day of a private MotoGP test session at Jerez on Monday.
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:57:32 GMT
Private Jerez MotoGP test starts on Monday
A private MotoGP test session kicks off at Jerez on Monday, with four of the new Claiming Rule Teams, plus the Ducati Test Team expected to be present.
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:40:11 GMT
Day to stand-in for Toby Moody at Eurosport
Steve Day has announced that he will stand-in for Eurosport MotoGP commentator Toby Moody at four events during the 2012 season.
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:29:12 GMT
Moto2: Redding continues winter momentum
Scott Redding continued his impressive winter form by setting the joint fastest lap time with his new Kalex machine during the second official test of 2012, at Jerez.
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:50:06 GMT
Moto3: Kent: Each lap we're learning
Danny Kent kept Red Bull KTM on top of the Moto3 pre-season timesheets by leading all three days during the second test of the year, at Jerez.
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:09:16 GMT
Moto3: Vinales provides lone KTM competition
Just as at the opening test of the year in Valencia, Maverick Vinales was the only non-KTM rider in the top seven at last week's Jerez Moto3 test.
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:34:45 GMT
Moto2: Toni Elias insists 'clear progress' made
Returning former Moto2 world champion Toni Elias finished the second of the two official 2012 pre-season tests in 14th place, after three days of testing at Jerez.
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:10:45 GMT
Moto2: 125 rivals Terol, Zarco continue to adapt
Nico Terol and Johann Zarco, first and second respectively in last year's final 125cc World Championship, continued adapting their riding styles for 600cc four-strokes during the Jerez Moto2 test.
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:00:01 GMT
Moto2: Three tied at the top after Jerez test
Three riders reported the joint-fastest lap time during the second Moto2 pre-season test of the year, which concluded at Jerez on Saturday evening.
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:00:01 GMT
Moto3: Kent completes clean sweep at Jerez
Young British rider Danny Kent gave his pre-season hopes a massive boost by leading all three days at the Jerez Moto3 test.
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:39:34 GMT
Jerez Moto2 test times - Saturday
Jerez Moto2 test times after the final day of the second test session of 2012.
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:49:43 GMT
Jerez Moto3 test times - Saturday
Jerez Moto3 test times after the final of the second test session of 2012.
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