WSBK: Changing Regulations 2012?

They will adopt the British Championship? According to a report in a British site, the makers of WSBK thinking minds to adopt regulations governing the British Championship Superbikes (Evo class) to attract more teams and many more riders in the institution (WSBK). We remind that this year take part in this 21 drivers. If ultimately adopted the Regulations of the British Championship, motorcycles will have the WSBK technical specifications such as those for the Moto2. That could be fully advanced chassis but standard specification engine, central electronic unit will be advanced by those in the regulation. The Francis Batta, Team Manager of Suzuki Alstar, said: "I am not saying that we should end up running with motorcycles Superstock, but those for WSBK need closer comparison. The economic crisis has changed a lot of data, most do not have the money we had in the past and the rules must change and adapt to the new situation. "

Charity event in Sepang Magazine

17/02/2011 - 17:38

For the flood victims in Malaysia As announced, the government of Malaysia has decided to organize a charity event during the second test MotoGP (22-24 February) to raise money for flood victims all 31,000 residents. The campaign is called «RM2 and More» and provides that those who enter the track to watch closely the trials will have to make a donation of money, with a minimum of two ringgit (the Malaysian currency) which represents less than 0.5 euro. To say that the monetary symbol is ringkt «RM», hence the name of the charity campaign. The Dato Ahmad Razlan Ahmad Razali, managing director of the track, said: "The impact of flooding is high, it was the worst hit province Johor. We had many viewers during the first test and hope to have more in the second test. Those who come to see their idols up close to know that they stand by those who need it. " http://moto-gp-2011.blogspot.com

Moto2: Testing Day 2, Portugal



Bad weather continued The scene at the Estoril circuit remained the same and the second day of testing categories Moto2 and 125cc. The rain and cold forced many riders like Marc Marquez (pictured) does not go far on the track. Of course, one and talked to him say that Marquez may have missed the opportunity to do testing and evolve the bike, but he was happy to celebrate with relative calm of the 18th birthday yesterday. Regarding the action on the track ... the bolder the Moto2 was Randy Krummenacher (GP Team Switzerland Kiefer Racing) and the "newly established" in the 125cc Harry Stafford, who first tried to drive under these conditions. Later followed the other riders as Aleix Espargaro and Axel Pons (Pons Racing), the Anthony West and Max Neukirchner (MZ Racing), the Kenan Sofuoglu and Dominique Aegerter (Technomag CIP) and the Mike di Meglio and Bradley Smith ( Tech 3). During the second test day the Krummenacher, Smith, Aegerter and Neukirchner were dropped, fortunately no one injured.


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Luca Marini: In the footsteps of «Vale!»

The younger brother of Valentino in the category of 80cc The Luca Marini, his younger half-brother Valentino, will be involved in 80cc class of the Italian Championship with the team RMU. Expected, therefore, continue to "Dynasty" of the family? Time will tell ... The 13chronos Luca participated last year with a four-stroke Honda 125cc category 70cc/125cc where he finished sixth among 38 riders and it was he who brought the highest ranking position of a four-stroke motorcycle.
  This year, Luca will co-athlete group the RMU Riccardo Rossi and that means some people may be confused with adjectives. However, the team will participate in the classes of 50cc and 70cc, will take part in the Spanish League called «Trofeo Mediteranneo» and became known to prepare a four-stroke motorcycle in order to participate in class Moto3. If conditions permit, ie the student's obligations, o Luca Marini will make its debut in Barcelona




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