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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2011 MotoGP 50th anniversary WGP Yamaha's racing legacy 'the decades of challenges'

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Happy Birthday VALE! Magazine 16/02/2011 - 13:59 32




 years by Valentino Rossi The Valentino Rossi grew up today! Was 32 years (Aquarius in the zodiac), two days after his name day. The third oldest driver MotoGP, can now include the "old", together with Capirossi, Edwards, but it is full of energy and passion for another title, to make the 10 World Championships has been won. Happy Vale and throttle stop always open!

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GSXR 1000 2011

ZX10 2011

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The Australian seemed to be in shape to those three days with his new team and gave an initial confirmation of those who consider him one of the big favorites for this year's title. ... A breath away was the Yamaha of Jorge Lorenzo, with the World Champion to write his third year with a performance 2'00''845. The second factory Honda, with Andrea Ntovitsiozo was in fourth place less than two tenths slower than the Simontseli.

Positive progress of Ben Spies, who used these days to be "tied" over the Yamaha, bringing the M1 in fifth place. This was followed by two more motorcycles of Honda, it's Danny Pentrosa (Repsol) and Hiroshi Aogiama (San Carlo Gresini), while higher Ducati found was that of Nicky Hayden, with the U.S. to make its eighth year, testing several settings

PROGRESSIVE HOUSE

In Sepang new colors of Yamaha

As announced, Yamaha will unveil the new colors of the bike in the next tests will be back on track at Sepang.

The presentation is scheduled for February 21, a day before the MotoGP teams make their second planned test of the year. According to the information so far, the appearance of the bike will differ from what we used until now by Yamaha, something expected after the withdrawal of Fiat sponsored by the Japanese team.



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Moto2: O L. Wargala in place of F. Nieto

The Pole will replace the G22 Racing Nieto
The decision of Fonsi Nieto to withdraw from the games provided an opportunity to Lukasz Wargala take the place of the Spanish group G22 Racing and participate in this year's World Championships Moto2.

The Polish Rider (left in photo) participated in the tests of the type made in Valencia as a temporary driver and, after signing the agreement with the brothers Pablo and Gelete Nieto, owners of G22 Racing-will take part in this year's Championship.

The Lukasz Wargala, statements, expressed his delight at working with his new team and said:
"I'm glad I'm the first Polish rider who will take part in the World Motorcycle Championship after nearly 40 years. It is an honor and I will do my utmost to do my countrymen proud.
The challenge is great and I know that the demands are high. You need to know well both the bike and the tracks to excel. So, this year will focus on learning and hopefully not the last year my participation in the competition! I know that everyone in the team is very good at their job and they have a very good bike. "

On his part, Pablo Nieto said:
"We are a team composed of young people is important to us we have a rider like Lukasz Wargala in which we can grow together. The Lukasz is a good driver but needs to learn a lot and will focus this season. I would not push for results. While we know a little long, I know that a good character and that can manage the Moto2.
It is also very important that it is the first Polish rider at the World Championships after about 40 years. The former was Ryszard Mankiewicz, who had run with my father (Note: Angel Nieto). Feelings are intense for us. "


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E. Lavery: «I want to be in the top five"

Indicates sure we won this year
The Irish driver of the Yamaha is confident that it will be able to distinguish in WSBK, although the first year of participating in the competition.
The Laverty showed his abilities from the first time and declared 'threat' to their opponents. However, he prefers to keep a low profile.
"If at the end of the season finish in the top five or sextet, I am very satisfied. If I'm in the top three will be in an ecstatic state! At first I want to manage two good results. I do not intend to hunt the title immediately, although I know that I am able to do so. "

When asked for Marco Melandri, team mate, the E. Lavery said:
"With Marco are doing very well. He has a strong personality but is very good guy, and landing-unlike other Italian riders, calm. Never until now I had a fellow athlete who can feel me pressing. I think this will make me more competitive and will have a yardstick. However, I believe that he will feel pressure from the fact that you have to win. "

The Laverty said that the team does not Yamaha make distinctions between the two drivers and that motorcycles will be equivalent with regard to preparation.
"Undoubtedly, we will have equal treatment by the team. The R1 is much more reliable than it is in testing at Magny-Cours. The engine is stronger, more smooth in operation and improved performance of electronic and adjustment of the suspension, "he said.

The Ben Spies can evolve the M1

The Herve Poncharal is confident the U.S.
The Spies year struggle for the factory team's Yamaha, which means that it has a much greater role in the development of the YZR-M1 in relation to satellite Monster Yamaha Tech 3, which struggled last year.
Of course Yamaha lost the services of Valentino Rossi, who is considered the top driver in progress and many argue that together we will lose the ability to improve in the bike. But But Spies can help bridge the gap, according to Poncharal, who knows well the Texan, from his job in 2010.
Also, the Yamaha looks forward to the contribution of Spies and Jorge Lorenzo in progress to be made within the year for the evolution of motorcycles in 2012 to 1000cc. And with Masao Furusawa confirm that already the original tracks in 2012 tested in Japan, while the factory drivers will try also approaching.

For the role of Spies in development and regulation of this year's 800cc YZR-M1, spoke to British Poncharal MCN:
"I think Ben has been feeling good at the technical level. It is very businesslike and never comes in the garage to throw his helmet, even when wrong. Just sit very calmly explains what is happening and who is good at explaining what they feel and what needs to go faster by bike. Clearly I believe the profile will help the Yamaha to work well and developed a good bike. I'm not saying that it is better than Valentino, but now Ben knows the bike to be able to help in the development of the motorcycle. I'm sure it will be a good thing for them and the results and to help them progress. The Ben does not talk much, but what he says is correct and that it takes to hear an engineer. "