World Superbikes
Silverstone track works nearing completion
Source: Latest News Articles from ACU.org.uk - Thursday, 11th March 2010, 19:03 GMTWORK on the new Grand Prix Circuit at Silverstone is nearing completion as the Northamptonshire venue’s multi-million pound investment in a new track layout and improved spectator facilities remains on schedule to be finished by the end of March. The new circuit will host a number of world class events in 2010, including the blue-riband MotoGP and World Superbike motorcycle races on 18-20 June and 31 July - 01 August respectively. The first major international event to test out the new circuit will be the Silverstone Supercar featuring the FIA GT1 World Championship, on 01-02 May. Richard Phillips, Managing Director of Silverstone Circuits Limited, said, “Work on the circuit and venue is on schedule. The team has been working around the clock, through some pretty terrible weather conditions, to make sure the circuit is ready on time. The track works at Brooklands and Woodcote are now complete, including the new run-off area for the fast entry into Pits Straight, while the major new development – the new section of circuit from Abbey, up to the Arena Complex and round to the National Straight – is also coming along nicely. “There is still a considerable amount of work going on at Silverstone, including the new elevated banks and spectator viewing areas, which will continue beyond March. Conference and hospitality buildings are also being built on the new Stowe Complex.” Click on the following link to access the latest images, highlighting work that has been carried out at Silverstone (to date): http://www.flickr.com/photos/48246033@N08/sets/72157623578111068/detail. ACU Business Development Manager Dave Luscombe said: “It is great to see Silverstone coming on so quickly and everything is on schedule for the MotoGP round in June. It is nice to be sharing the same venue as the British Formula One round and the facilities I am sure will be second to none for the bikes. Well done to Silverstone for listening to the bike racers and making the changes requested to turn it into one of the best motorcycle tracks in the world.” Read article
Win an exclusive Leon Camier signed Pirelli BSB book
Source: British Superbikes 2009 - BSB Blog - Mirror.co.uk - Wednesday, 10th March 2010, 12:08 GMTWe've teamed up with Pirelli, the sole tyre supplier for British Superbikes, to offer an exclusive Leon Camier signed Pirelli BSB book, packed full of facts, news and beautiful photography from the 2009 season. We have two of these glossy official BSB books to give away. See below for details on how to enter. Leon Camier had a stellar year in 2009 and almost made his his first BSB title look easy! He's been nabbed by the World Superbike series to partner Max Biaggi in the Italian Aprilia Racing team, a real baptism of fire but at least he has the benefit of 2 years on Pirelli tyres. You can follow the exploits of all the BSB riders and the Brits in World Superbikes (Camier, Haslam, Byrne, Rea, Sykes) here at mirror.co.uk Pirelli have been the sole tyre supplier for BSB for three years now and the aim of the organisers was to level the field by introducing one tyre, for fair and close racing. Whilst there will always be other factors like electronics and team budgets, tyres were the single biggest source of frustration for riders and fans as rival brands tried to get one rider up to the front with 'special' tyres. Pirelli are at every race with a promo truck where fans can find out more and put their questions. Click here to enter the competition Read article
BSB: BMW set for BSB debut in 2010
Source: British Superbikes 2009 - BSB Blog - Mirror.co.uk - Wednesday, 10th March 2010, 12:08 GMTIconic German manufacturer BMW will be represented for the first time in the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship this year in both the BSB Evo and Metzeler National Superstock 1000 Championship classes. BMW enters BSB for the first time following their debut season in the World Superbike Championship in 2009, officially supporting the Jentin Racing team who have previously helped to launch the careers of riders like James Ellison and Simon Andrews. The Jentin Racing BMW squad will run two riders onboard the BMW S1000 RR, with Steve Brogan aiming for the inaugural Evo title whilst Richard Cooper will be seeking championship glory in the Superstock class. Brogan said: "I have raced in BSB before but this is my first real opportunity to be out there for the whole season working with a competitive team and on a bike that is capable of scoring strong results. "You can see how Troy Corser has impressed with the BMW in World Superbikes with the bike almost standard and Richard Cooper has also had some really good performances when he has raced BMWs before so I am feeling confident. "My aim is obviously to win the Evo title but I also want to mix it with as many of the top riders as possible and fight for positions overall. "I really think that there will be some circuits that we can go for the top ten, even if we are running in to Evo-specification. "It is a nice feeling for me to be back in BSB after racing in Superstock the past few seasons and I know that I really need to up my game now, this is a big year for me to prove myself and I know that people will be watching the progress we make with the BMW. "I want to be out there racing against the main Superbike riders as BSB is where I need to be. I will definitely be giving it my best and although we haven't started testing yet I really believe we are going to be fighting for that first Evo title." Read article
Live chat with Ruben Xaus on Yahoo! Eurosport
Source: WORLDSBK.COM | NEWS - Tuesday, 9th March 2010, 16:20 GMTFollowing Eurosport's in-depth coverage of the opening round of World Superbike at Philip Island, YAHOO! EUROSPORT will be hosting a very special live chat with Catalan rider Ruben Xaus on the popular PIROTECNICA SUPERBIKE blog, hosted by former Superbike champion Fabrizio Pirovano. The chat will take place on Friday, March 12th at 15.00 CET on the following address: http://it.eurosport.yahoo.com/altri-sport/diretta/ Bmw Motorrad Motosport rider, Ruben XAUS will be there live to answer questions from Superbike fans. This is the first in a series of live chats during the 2010 season which will enable all fans to interact live with one of the competitors of World Superbike. Read article
Silverstone development on track
Source: Insidebikes | Carole Nash » Bike News - Tuesday, 9th March 2010, 10:33 GMTSilverstone has claimed that redevelopment work is well on schedule for the start of the new season, with work on both the track and spectator facilities nearing completion. After securing the rights to host the British MotoGP and World Superbikes, Silverstone is undergoing a £7m redevelopment and remodelling to make it more suitable for motorcycle racing, with a new “Arena” section being integrated into the circuit as well as new spectator facilities being introduced for 2010. Track works completed around Woodcote and the Brooklands Complex, with the increased run-off area onto the pit straight. Work on the new Arena Complex, heading into National Straight Work on the new Arena Complex, view from Abbey Conference and hospitality buildings being built on the new Stowe Complex MotoGP arrives at Silverstone on June 18-20, with WSB being held in late July, but circuit bosses believe that the new facilities will be ready for the first event of the season, the FIA GT1 World Championship on 1-2 May. “Work on the circuit and venue is on schedule. The team has been working around the clock, through some pretty terrible weather conditions, to make sure the circuit is ready on time,” said Richard Phillips, Managing Director of Silverstone Circuits Limited. “The track works at Brooklands and Woodcote are now complete, including the new run-off area for the fast entry into Pits Straight, while the major new development - the new section of circuit from Abbey, up to the Arena Complex and round to the National Straight - is also coming along nicely. “There is still a considerable amount of work going on at Silverstone, including the new elevated banks and spectator viewing areas, which will continue beyond March. Conference and hospitality buildings are also being built on the new Stowe Complex.” Read article
Camier backs Sport Relief
Source: | Motorcycle Sport | World Superbikes - Monday, 8th March 2010, 11:39 GMTFactory Aprilia World Superbike rider, Leon Camier is making the most of his Superpole crash at Phillip Island in the opening round of the series by auctioning off his damaged screen in aid of Sport Relief. Camier crashed at Honda... Read article
Camier backs Sport Relief
Source: | Motorcycle Sport | World Superbikes - Monday, 8th March 2010, 11:39 GMTFactory Aprilia World Superbike rider, Leon Camier is making the most of his Superpole crash at Phillip Island in the opening round of the series by auctioning off his damaged screen in aid of Sport Relief. Camier crashed at Honda... Read article
WSBK: Phillip Island World Superbike round one-Race 1 and 2 Video highlights
Source: bikeracenews.com - Sunday, 7th March 2010, 22:35 GMTVideo Highlights from both races at the first World Superbike round of 2010 at Phillip Island The opening round of World Superbike action kicked off from Phillip Island and proved all the pre-season hype to be right on the mark. It produced great racing action from a number of riders, including wins from Leon Haslam and Carlos [...] Read article
WSBK: Leon Camier auctions Phillip Island crash damaged screen for Sport Relief
Source: bikeracenews.com - Saturday, 6th March 2010, 17:46 GMTWSBK star Camier, swaps crash for cash in aid of Sport Relief Aprilia World Superbike rider Leon Camier has put the screen he damaged during his Phillip Island qualifying crash up for auction, with all proceeds going to Sport Relief. It was during the final minute of Superpole 2 that the reigning British Superbike Champion lost the [...] Read article
Termignoni release exhaust as used by Rossi
Source: Insidebikes | Carole Nash » New Products - Saturday, 6th March 2010, 5:57 GMTTermignoni, the most successful exhaust system of World Superbike and MotoGP, has developed a wide range of systems for the street and is now distributed by Pirelli Moto. The iconic Italian brand, long associated with Ducati exotica, now has exhausts for every type of machine from the popular YZF-R125 through supersport, naked, off-road and even custom machines. The company, which has won four MotoGP championships at the hands of Valentino Rossi and Casey Stoner has looked carefully at its supply and pricing structure to make its exhausts more accessible for all riders. Although synonymous with Superbikes having taken 14 WSBK crowns, Termignoni has used their advanced R+D division to maximise the performance of machines from 125cc all the way through to cruiser machines. There are now Termignoni systems and slip on exhausts for brands as diverse as Ducati, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, BMW, KTM, Benelli, Buell, Harley-Davidson, Triumph, MV Agusta, Moto-Morini, Beta, Montesa, Sherco and Husqvarna. Termignoni exhausts are created using titanium, carbon fibre and aluminium, utilizing computer design and 3-D laser cutting. Each prototype is skilfully hand-built, while technology follows every step. Each exhaust is designed in Termignoni’s Research & Development department under the direct supervision of Mr. Termignoni himself and carefully fitted to ensure the best components and pure Italian style. Each exhaust is developed for optimum power delivery on a computer-assisted dynamometer. A stamp of approval by Mr. Termignoni sends each prototype into production, where experienced craftsmen then build each system by hand. The final stamping of the Termignoni insignia invokes memories of a logo emblazoned upon the side of some of the most legendary race machines including those of Valentino Rossi! Steffen Baum, UK Product & Consumer Marketing Manager of Pirelli Moto, commented, “For us Termignoni exhausts go hand in hand with Pirelli as they invoke a feeling of Italian passion and also great racing success. However, we go even further as we are pleased to be able to showcase a wide range of exhausts for every type of machine and at competitive prices.” Read article
