An unfortunate crash for Mansfield Local Taz at Superstock 600 Cadwell Park Taz Taylor’s sitting in tenth of the Superstock 600 Championship. He’s a fantastic four places above his last season rival, winner of the Moto3, Scott Deroue. Unfortunately the most recent of his races didn’t advance his position. The beautiful recent bank holiday weekend […]
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The Penultimate Race of 2016 BSB and Kiyonari Back to the Tracks
A Mountain to ride in Cadwell Park – the British Mini Nürburgring Hosted The Penultimate Race of the Regular Season Sunshine, a race track and an extra day off work meant prime BSB weekend time this August bank holiday. This race track isn’t any regular BSB circuit. This is the tough ‘mini Nürburgring’ of UK […]
Czech GP: A British Miracle For Cal Crutchlow in MotoGP
Yes, it really happened! Cal Crutchlow won our first British victory for 35 years at the Czech GP. Czech GP Race Report After the miraculous medal haul we brought back from Rio this summer, you might think that British sport just couldn’t get any better in 2016. Well, the Czech GP proved us all wrong! […]
Donington Park: Taylor Rides and Roars Close To Home
Donington Park: Taylor rides at home The local Donington Park Superstock 600 race came in support of the World Superbike teams – off the regular BSB calendar. A three-day weekend included the usual free practice, qualifying followed by a race. After the Friday free practice round Taz set himself a fast pace for the weekend. […]
Superstock 600: Taz Taylor’s First Podium Win!
Superstock 600: Taz Taylor’s First Podium Win! Taz Taylor‘s raced well and fought hard as he always has but hasn’t yet managed a podium in the Superstock 600. Until Brands Hatch GP. Maybe it was the bigger challenge of this tougher track? Or could it be the motivation inspired by a generous donation from KCS […]
Brands Hatch GP BSB: Byrne’s 2016 debut double-win
Brands Hatch GP BSB 2016: Byrne for the double-win The second round of Brands Hatch GP BSB 2016 saw the riders advance from the Indy up to the GP track. With more races under their tyres they’re better prepared for the additional twists and turns of the extended Kent circuit. No surprises – Shakey took […]
MotoGP Austria: Ducati Dreams Come True at the Red Bull Ring
The two Andreas flew to the podium for a Ducati 1-2 triumph in Austria! MotoGP Austria Race Report Andrea Iannone and Andrea Dovizioso dominated the podium at the MotoGP Austria, their Desmodesici 16 machines cruising to victory on the super-fast Red Bull Ring. Finally, the power of the Ducati bikes made a real impression and […]
Thruxton BSB: A debut podium for debut BSB rider Irwin
A win for Irwin at Thruxton BSB last month saw the Be Wiser Ducati team improving their owl-like team spirit. Joint championship points with a debut podium position for this Carrickfergus-born rider. This is an achievement for Ducati riders as a whole, but also Irwin himself. A first on the podium is a real memorable […]
MotoGP Germany: Magic Marquez Dominates Sachsenring
Even the rain couldn’t stop Marquez claiming his seventh German victory! MotoGP Germany Race Report The race at Sachsenring started under a dark cloud, the rain coming on and off as the riders lined up on the grid. The MotoGP Germany was declared officially wet, with soft tyres lined up on every bike. It was […]
Spanners and sideburns, of course Guy Martin!
Spanners and sideburns, of course Guy Martin! This guest blog was written by our work experience student Beth Drury from the Dukeries Academy Who is Guy Martin? Guy Martin was born on the 4th November 1981 in a low-income suburb of Grimsby. He was named Guy in tribute to Guy Gibson of No. 617 Squadron […]