General Sport: The Big To-do: Moto2

Olaf Wolff
All About Bikes Sr. Staff-Writer

“One engine manufacturer, one tire supplier, one frame maker, one rider. One load of crap.”

That’s pretty much the medium opinion expressed on discussion boards regarding the new Moto2 class. The Grand Prix Commission announced not long ago that the new Moto2 class would be contested by 600cc four strokes. That was the simple part. Since that decision Moto2 has ignited more then a fair share of controversy, bickering, and bitterness – nearly killing the series before the first flag ever drops.

Chicken Hawk Racing

Press Release

Chicken Hawk Racing is proud to announce that Spunk Race Parts of Holland will be their European Distributor.  Spunk Race Parts distributes High Performance racing parts for motorcycles and got started in the SuperMoto market.

World Superbike to Stay in Magny-Cours until 2012

All About Bikes Staff-Writer

The French Round of the FIM Superbike World Championship is scheduled to take place at Magny-Cours on 2nd, 3rd and 4th of October 2009, a circuit that is much appreciated by riders, organizers, media and public alike. The circuit company, led by Mr Philippe Guillaume, has organized and developed the French Round of the FIM Superbike World Championship since 2003, and the event has met with growing success, most notably regarding the public attendance (+105% in six years, +18% in 2008 compared to 2007) and as a result the economic benefits for the region.

On March 31st, after a productive meeting between Paolo Flammini and Philippe Guillaume in Paris, both parties - with the aim of developing the event in the long term - have agreed on an extension to the binding contract for three more years, from 2010 to 2012, on the Nevers Magny-Cours Circuit.

Sterilgarda to sponsor Yamaha World Superbike

All About Bikes Staff-Writer

Italian food brand Sterilgarda has joined up to sponsor the Yamaha World Superbike team for selected races of the 2009 championship season. Starting with the upcoming Monza race, the Sterilgarda brand will feature on the bikes and leathers of both Ben Spies and Tom Sykes.

"We are really happy to be able to link our brand with The Yamaha World Superbike Team," said Nando Sarzi, the owner of Sterilgarda Alimenti. "We're really excited to be able share the racing emotions and success with the team, starting with Monza this weekend, the home race for both the team and our company. Professionalism and quality are two common, shared elements that drive both Sterilgarda and Yamaha in the search for great success."