Results of World Superbike Race 1 from Phillip Island:
Monday, February 28, 2011
Someone Forgot to Tell Aprilia and Ducati That They Weren?t Supposed to Be Fast This Year

Phillip Island proved a smashingly good weekend for Aprilia, as Max Biaggi began to defend his #1 plate by qualifying and finishing second in both races, one nearly as uncontested as Carlos Checa’s wins, and one a ray of hope for close fighting all season. Though teammate Leon Camier did not fare nearly as well, his thirteenth and sixth place finishes were remarkable for someone contending with a nasty fever. Overall, the opening round of ...
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2011 Moto2 Jerez Private Test Press Release Roundup
The press releases issued by the Moto2 teams after the latest two-day private test at Jerez:
Another step ahead for Marc Márquez in Jerez
The Repsol rider continues with his progression in Moto2, slowly improving his performance. He reduced yesterday's time by 7 tenths
2011 Moto2 Jerez Private Test Press Release Roundup
The press releases issued by the Moto2 teams after the latest two-day private test at Jerez:
Another step ahead for Marc Márquez in Jerez
The Repsol rider continues with his progression in Moto2, slowly improving his performance. He reduced yesterday's time by 7 tenths
Aprilia Caponord 1200 Adventure Bike Spied

According to the folks at Motociclismo.it, this is the first shot of Aprilia’s new adventure-touring motorcycle, the Aprilia Caponord. Based on the 1200cc Dorsoduro chassis and motor, the Caponord (or Tuareg 1200 if you want to believe other rumors) was originally supposed to debut at the 2010 EICMA show, but is now apparently slotted for a later arrival. Details are scarce on the model right now, but it’s clear from the 17″ front wheel and ...
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Lewis Hamilton to drive NASCAR at Watkins Glen | 2011 F1 season
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2011 Moto2 Press Release: Kev Coghlan To Race FTR Bike In 2011
A press release that came out yesterday from FTR about Kev Coghlan riding for the Motorsport 69 team:
MOTOR SPORT 69 AND FTR CONTINUE INTO 2011
FTR MOTO will supply its Moto2 machinery to Alex Debon and his Motor Sport 69 Team for a second successive year as the tough Spanish rider steps down from his racing career to take over management of the team in 2011.
Carlo Abate George Abecassis Kenny Acheson Andrea de Adamich
2011 WSBK Phillip Island Day 1 Photos
A selection of photos from Andrew Gosling, from the Phillip Island World Superbike round:
Champion elect? Carlos Checa has dominated at the Island so far...
Don't look back in anger. Eugene Laverty rolls out of pit lane
Luki Botha JeanChristophe Boullion Sebastien Bourdais Thierry Boutsen