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Colin Edwards topped the times in the third and final MotoGP practice session at Le Mans ahead of this afternoon's qualifying for the French Grand Prix. The Tech 3 Yamaha rider set his fastest lap of 1:33.765 with nine minutes left in the one-hour session, after shooting to the top of the...
LE MANS: Valentino Rossi believes his recent, desperately-needed victory in China could prove the perfect launchpad for a sixth world MotoGP title, on the run-up to tomorrow's French Grand Prix. The Italian ended a dispiriting, seven-race win drought when he took victory in Shanghai on his...
Crash.net's French GP blog: Saturday. Saturday, 17th May 2008 Crash.net columnist Mike Nicks is running an exclusive blog during this weekend's French Grand Prix at Le Mans - check back regularly to read his behind-the-scenes news... Saturday am - Toseland Calms the Motor and his Throttle Hand In...
By ROB GRAY • robgray@dmreg.com • May 17, 2008 Newton, Ia. - They call him "the greatest of all time," and when the most dominant rider in AMA Motocross history speaks with a glint in his eye, it becomes apparent why. Question: So, Ricky Carmichael, what will it be like racing against NASCAR...
Inter Milan fans will have to hide if they don't retain the scudetto, famous Inter fan Valentino Rossi said Friday. Speaking at practice for Sunday's French MotoGP race, Rossi said: ''Let's just hope Inter wins, otherwise we'll have two impossible months...we'll have to hide away''. read more
Motorcycle Racing Legend Killed at North West 200 Robert Dunlop was one of road-racing's most successful competitors with numerous TT and North West 200 victories. Robert Dunlop, 46, died in hospital shortly after crashing during practice for the North West 200 road race in Northern Ireland....
Lorenzo survives Friday fright. Friday, 16th May 2008 "The first thing I did when I crashed was to stand up in order to check that I hadn't done any more damage!" - Jorge Lorenzo. Already riding with two fractured ankles, the last thing Jorge Lorenzo needs is another fall from his Fiat Yamaha -...
Vermeulen stars at 'special track'. Friday, 16th May 2008 After a forgettable start to the 2008 MotoGP season, Chris Vermeulen was back on front running pace during Friday practice at Le Mans - the scene of his debut victory one year ago. The Rizla Suzuki rider appeared on top of the timesheets...
WSBK: Back in the USA. Friday, 16th May 2008 The World Superbike Championship will return to American soil for the first time since 2004, after which Laguna Seca switched allegiance to MotoGP, when the Miller Motorsports Park near Salt Lake City hosts round six of the 2008 series on June 1. In...
Stoner: We'll make strong points stronger. Friday, 16th May 2008 MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner finished Friday free practice at Le Mans an inspiring second fastest, just 0.049secs from Dani Pedrosa. The Ducati Marlboro star, who made his podium return last time out in Shanghai, only...
