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![Van der Mark, Lowes, Nakasuga, Yamaha, Suzuka 8 Hours [Credit: Yamaha]](https://www.crash.net/sites/default/files/original/AU1616299.jpg?aspect_ratio=16:9)
Suzuka: Preparation key for the fires of hell
"Every year I have said to myself afterwards, 'never again'! But then after a few weeks..."
Fogarty suffers multiple injuries in Dirt Quake off
Four-time World Superbike champion Carl Fogarty has suffered a broken shoulder blade, punctured lung and broken ribs in a crash at the Dirt Quake motorcycle event.
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Gagne to fill in at Red Bull Honda for Laguna Seca
MotoAmerica star Jake Gagne will make his World Superbike debut as stand-in rider for Red Bull Honda alongside Stefan Bradl at Laguna Seca.

Pirelli supplies two new compounds after recent blowouts
Pirelli has analysed its recent tyre blowouts to find no evidence which links to one issue, as it brings two new compounds to Laguna Seca.
Biaggi undergoes further surgery after Supermoto accident
Double World Superbike champion and four-time 250cc world champion Max Biaggi has had further surgery after his Supermoto crash.

Rea: I got more messages about MBE than my world titles!
After being awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list, Jonathan Rea says he's got more messages than when he won his world titles

Davies suffers vertebrae fracture in crash with Rea
After an MRI scan at Rimini hospital Davies is confirmed to have suffered a fracture of the transverse process of the third lumbar vertebrae.
WorldSBK confirms single ECU decision 'within weeks'
The Superbike Commission has confirmed a decision on adopting a single Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in WorldSBK for 2018 will be made 'within weeks'.

Rea's race ended by tyre blow
Jonathan Rea suffered a dramatic first DNF of the season after his rear tyre blew out in the closing stages at Donington Park.

Hayden family publishes emotional obituary
The Hayden family has released its own obituary to Nicky Hayden with details of his funeral being streamed around the world

Sykes: Rea crashed because he's pushing to beat me
"We are settling in nicely but I think it is no secret that my team-mate is out to try his best to put a stop to that." - Tom Sykes.
"Every guy wanted to be Nicky Hayden"
Riders at Donington Park ahead of the British World Superbike round share their fondest memories of Nicky Hayden after his sad passing.
Honda President sends message to Hayden family
"Hayden's magnetic personality an inspiration to many fans."
Davies tests Ducati GP17 at Mugello
Chaz Davies saw Ducati keep its promise by giving him a run on its GP17 machine on its test day at Mugello after his double victory at Imola.

Lowes checks on Laverty after 'unlucky' clash
Alex Lowes says he went to see Eugene Laverty immediately after their high speed clash which forced a red flag stoppage of race one.

Laverty unharmed in fiery crash at Imola
Eugene Laverty says he is feeling okay and been given the all clear by the World Superbike medics after his fall in race one at Imola

Sykes 'quietly confident' after health improvements
Tom Sykes says he's steadily recovering from a stomach illness which has hampered him for the past two rounds.
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Davies slams rival Rea in scathing Assen statement
"To #65 - you're a good enough rider without these games so cut the crap and lets continue to put on the show that is entertaining fans of Superbike..."

Hayden rides around broken frame on Red Bull Honda
Nicky Hayden says his Red Bull Honda squad uncovered a broken frame on his Fireblade after race one at Assen

Rea sets lap record for Assen pole, clashes with Davies
Jonathan Rea has set a new lap record at Assen to take a dominant pole position but had a close moment with Chaz Davies on a fast lap.

van der Mark splashes out with special Pata Yamaha livery
Michael van der Mark caught the eye with a special Pata Yamaha livery tweak to celebrate his home round at Assen
Assen signs new five-year WorldSBK deal
The TT Circuit Assen will host the World Superbike championship until at least 2021 after signing a new five-year deal.
Dall'Igna: MotoGP, WorldSBK synergy is key
Ducati's general manager Luigi Dall'Igna says the cooperation between its MotoGP and World Superbike efforts has been vital to improve its competitiveness.
