The April, 2008 Archive
April 28, 2008
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Following on from his inauguration lap of the famed American circuit, 2006 MotoGP World Champion Nicky Hayden will once again be on-track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 25th, when he will ride on the Oval layout ahead of the 92nd Indianapolis 500.
Hayden earlier this month used both a 1909 Indian and a Honda […]
April 28, 2008
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There has been a different race winner for the last three Grands Prix in the premier class, and the strength in depth traditionally present in MotoGP is perfectly illustrated by the most recent victor.
Jorge Lorenzo became the 100th different rider to triumph at the highest level when he crossed the line first in Portugal, joining […]
April 28, 2008
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Rizla Suzuki´s Australian star Chris Vermeulen is doing his bit to raise awareness of safe riding on the roads of his homeland, joining forces with motorsport governing body Motorcycling Australia (MA) as part of a campaign aimed at new riders.
`It might be the lifestyle or the fact that bikes are economical to run, but with […]
April 25, 2008
Category: Calendar & Circuits, News, Riders & Teams
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A free video preview of the Pramac Grand Prix of China, the fourth round of the MotoGP World Championship, is now available for free.
After three breathtaking rounds of the 2008 season MotoGP now heads east for the Pramac Grand Prix of China at the Shanghai International circuit, with early leaders Jorge Lorenzo (Fiat Yamaha) and […]
April 24, 2008
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Former World Champion Kevin Schwantz explained to motogp.com his plans to be involved in Suzuki´s 2009 MotoGP projects.
Kevin Schwantz, the 1993 500cc title winner and MotoGP Legend, has told motogp.com that he has ambitions to return to the World Championship paddock next season, either in a role with the Suzuki factory team or running a […]
April 23, 2008
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Former World Championship star Max Biaggi has confirmed to motogp.com that he has received a request from Ducati to test the Desmosedici GP8 - and a date could be set for a Mugello outing in May.
Max Biaggi, the experienced former MotoGP star who is currently competing for Ducati in the superbikes championship, has revealed that […]
April 22, 2008
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Paul Denning, Rizla Suzuki´s team manager, has told motogp.com that Loris Capirossi has not yet renewed his contract for 2009, but that an option exists to do so and both parties appear to be very happy with their working relationship.
After recent press speculation that experienced Italian rider Loris Capirossi had already signed a contract to […]
April 21, 2008
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An exciting new racetrack project has been presented in Bucharest, Romania, with five-time World Champion Mick Doohan and local rider Robert Muresan in attendance at the event.
MotoGP Legend Mick Doohan and current World Championship rider Robert Muresan (Grizzly Gas Kiefer) were in attendance at the presentation of a project to develop a new racetrack in […]
April 21, 2008
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Modifications to the Mugello circuit were presented at the weekend, with an updated pit lane entrance designed to improve rider safety.
Coinciding with the opening Italian national championship race over the weekend, local officials at Mugello have presented the latest updates to the track which has seen the pit entrance modified to further increase rider security.
The […]