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Crutchlow rides Suzuki MotoGP machine.
New Rizla Suzuki BSB rider, Cal Crutchlow, fulfilled a lifelong dream at Valencia on Tuesday, when he completed five laps on a Rizla Suzuki GSV-R MotoGP machine.
Johnny Rea: It`s going to be mega.
British Superbike front-runner Johnny Rea says he cannot wait to get out there and prove his mettle next year, when he will line up alongside 2006 champion Ryuichi Kiyonari at the plum Honda-backed HM Plant squad.
BSS: Vincent closes curtain on sparkling career.
British Supersport ace Jay Vincent has decided the time is right to hang up his helmet, after a long and distinguished career at the pinnacle of world motorbike racing.
Rizla confirm Walker capture.
Having been ousted from his World Superbike ride with the PSG-1 Kawasaki squad, Chris Walker will return to the Bennetts British Superbike Championship for the first time since 2000 after concluding a deal to join Rizla Suzuki.
Walker gets Rizla Suzuki chance.
WSBK race winner, Chris Walker, has been handed a Rizla Suzuki ride for this weekend's Race of the Year at Mallory Park - and looks set to secure a full-time British Superbike ride with the team for 2007.
Crutchlow signed and sealed with Rizla Suzuki.
Cal Crutchlow, who wrapped up the British supersport Championship one round early, has signed to race for Rizla in 2007 on their Suzuki GSX-R1000.
Strong result from Sykes and Lowry at Magny-Cours.
The current TAS pairing of Tom Sykes and Ian Lowry took part in the GSX-R European Cup at Magny-Cours. Sykes came home in third place and team-mate Lowry secured fifth place along with the lap record.
Buckmaster takes control at Rizla Suzuki.
Simon Buckmaster will start his new role as team manager for Rizla Suzuki when the squad takes to the track at 'The Race of the Year' at Mallory Park on October 15th.
BSS: Spalding celebrates unbeaten season.
Pete Spalding made history at Brands Hatch on Sunday when he maintained a perfect 100% win record throughout the twelve-round British Supersport Cup season.
Byrne `shakey` after race-stopping highside.
Rizla Suzuki's Shane 'Shakey' Byrne brought his 2006 season to a dramatic conclusion when he suffered a race-stopping 120mph highside at Brands Hatch on Sunday.
BSS: Laverty untouchable at wet Brands Hatch.
Eugene Laverty set a dominant pace in the opening qualifying session for British Supersport at Brands Hatch, as the damp surface caught out a number of competitors.
Chris Jones Memorial Fund auction at Brands.
The Chris Jones Memorial Fund has organised a number of fund-raising events for the Brands Hatch race weekend, with a chat show and race memorabilia auctions among those lined up.
Airwaves back in black for title showdown.
The Airwaves Ducati team are keeping their Black Mint livery for the 2006 British Superbike season finale at Brands Hatch this weekend.
Cal`s Challenge: Crowning achievement.
In his second column for Crash.net , newly-crowned British Supersport champion Cal Crutchlow looks back on a nerve-racking weekend at Silverstone, the emotions of victory and the realisation of a dream... Hi everyone!
BSS: Strong results for AIM.
The AIM Yamaha team had a good race weekend both on track at Silverstone and on the roads of Scarborough.
Rea: The guys worked their butts off.
Johnny Rea had a very badly timed fall from his Red bull Honda at Silverstone, crashing two laps into the one and only qualifying session. Since he only has one Red Bull Honda it was up to his team to repair the bike and get him back out on track.
Hill to stay with Virgin Mobile Yamaha.
Tommy Hill has confirmed to Crash.net Radio that he will remain with the Virgin Mobile Yamaha team for the next two seasons.
Lavilla on pole with fastest ever lap.
Gregorio Lavilla on the Black Mint Airwaves Ducati has taken pole during an incident strewn qualifying session ahead of round twelve of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship, at Silverstone.
Provisional BSB 2007 Calendar
The MCRCB has today (16th September) announced the provisional 2007 calendar for British Superbikes. MCRCB - BSB 2007 Provisional Calendar And Class Structure MCRCB - BSB 2007 Provisional Calendar MONTH -DATE -VENUE
Cal`s Challenge: The year so far.
In his first regular column for Crash.net , British Supersport championship leader Cal Crutchlow looks back on his season so far and his hopes for the remaining races... Hi everyone,
Haydon back on track.
James Haydon is back on track with his Rizla Suzuki after taking part in the official British Superbike testat Silverstone.
Tel-Emmett-ry: Cadwell Park.
In her latest column for Crash.net , Sean Emmett's girlfriend Lauren Carter gives the 'inside line' on their Cadwell Park weekend, venue for round 11 of the 2006 British Supersport championship...
Stobart boss `nearly sacked himself`.
At a track where Paul Bird's BSB team clinched their second successive British Superbike Championship title three years ago, it wasn't a happy return to Cadwell Park for Stobart Motorsport riders Michael Rutter and Michael Laverty on Bank Holliday Monday.
Martin succumbs to Cadwell injuries.
The latest round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Cadwell Park has been overshadowed by the death of Supersport rider Ashley Martin.