2013

WTF! First VIR, now Sonoma. =============================================== In what is a major blow to the AMA Pro Road Racing Championship, Sonoma Raceway announced that it won't be hosting a round of the AMA Superbike Championship 2013. The raceway in Sonoma, California (formerly Sears...

Ok, first question, who is going? Roll call .......: I know for sure: Curve Steveeeee Shovelhead News Texas CaliKid Jumkie Other probables: Gatorduc LeviGarrett Wilski Clarky Initial plans are to rent a multi-room party house in the city of Austin. So far, based on...

Good BSB And Motogp get bikes but certain seats will be spoke for ? Another SPANISH RIDER IN MOTOGP Anyone ?????????????? ========================================= Paul Bird flew out of Brands Hatch for a holiday in Barbados happy that he had sorted his racing plans for next season. The...

MotoGP changes qualifying format for 2013 By Matt Beer Saturday, October 13th 2012, 21:32 GMT MotoGP has announced a new split qualifying procedure for 2013, with the fastest riders from practice going into a pole shoot-out. The existing three 45-minute practice sessions will...

Spec MotoGP ECU available for 2013 By Sam Tremayne Wednesday, September 26th 2012, 10:12 GMT MotoGP SilverstoneMotoGP teams will have the option to use a specification ECU developed by Magneti Marelli from next year. The series' commercial rights holder Dorna has signed a...

Legendary Californian track Laguna Seca will make a welcome return to the World Superbike calendar next year. The Monterey Peninsula circuit will host WSBK from next season through to 2015 and next year's race will be over the weekend of September 27. It last held the championship in 2004...

...by Capirossi? http://www.bikesportnews.com/news-detail.cfm?newstitle=Provisional-2013-MotoGP-calendar-leaked&newsid=8037&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Azi tweeted that she had a chat with Paul Bird during quali and he will be fielding two CRT bikes next year. Custom built chassis already in development using an Aprilia engine. Two riders to be chosen from Ellison, Shakey Byrne, Tommy Hill and Sam Lowes

I thought newbies like Angel might find this useful, please feel free to add. Yamaha Factory: Jorge Lorenzo Valentino Rossi Repsol Honda Dani Pedrosa Marc Marquez Marlboro Ducati Nicky Hayden Andrea Dovisioso Test rider: Michele Pirro(?) Monster Tech 3 Yamaha Cal Crutchlow...

I thought we could get a head start on predictions and guesses as to who Marquez will murder next year. One things for sure, It wont be Nicky Hayden or Ben Spies. Also we could compile a list of excuses as to why any incident with him will be deemed a "race incident" We could use terms...

http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/181780/1/valentino_rossi_audi_counting_on_me_at_ducati.html So I doubt anyone is really surprised that Audi is going to continue the GP project. But they have also stated to Vale they want him to be part of the mix. Ducati has also given a 2 year offer to...

4 bike rule is implemented, how is that going to complicate the Rossi saga, or will it complicate it at all. Banning carbon brakes was rejected, as was 1 bike per rider. And of course, rookie rule is gone MotoGP Class Sporting Regulations - Effective 01 January 2013: 'Rookie'...

Rookie Rule Dropped that means a Honda for Vale (cough) way to go motogp credibility..... F1 http://www.omnicorse...titiva-nel-2013 Vale will have a competitive ride in 2013 http://translate.goo...el-2013&act=url translation ? bullshity ? crashynetty Dorna CEO Carmelo...

So with Stoner announcing his departure, who do you see replacing him on the factory Honda next year? I assume Pedrosa will get another contract. Discuss.

MotoGP New rules for 2013. One bike + 5 engines max & Less mechanics here you are PPL...PMSL ROFL Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta explained that ongoing discussions started at the end of last season and could lead to various decisions in an upcoming meeting to be held in Qatar, ahead of...

This SportRider article confirms what I've been thinking. COTA has not secured the MotoGP race rights. I hope they do so soon! http://www.sportrider.com/news/146_12030_austin_cota_racetrack_saga_continues_hellmund_files_suit_against_former_track_partners/index.html

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