Just yesterday we were saying MotoGP has a large psychological element and with all of the pressure on Rossi to wrap up another title and rumors about his move to F1 swirling around, the qualifying results for the Japanese Grand Prix are in and Loris Capirossi is on the pole with a record time and Rossi is in 11th. There was a little screw up and Rossi crossed the start line 3 … [Read more...]

Kawasaki is returning to AMA Superbike and bringing both Tommy and Roger Hayden along. From the press release: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. recently announced that reigning AMA Supersport Champion Tommy Hayden, will contest the all-new Ninja® ZX-10R in AMA Superbike for Kawasaki Road Racing in 2006. Tommy will be teamed with his brother Roger, who is making the jump … [Read more...]

According to this report in Cycle News, Valentino Rossi was very upset everyone keeps talking about his supposed move to F1. But if you read what he said, he just confirms that he will be in MotoGP next year. All of the speculation surrounds his move in 2007 so he didn't deny anything. This whole move situation has to be difficult because winning in MotoGP is certainly a … [Read more...]

Loris Capirossi will be staying with the Ducati Marlboro team for the 2006 season. … [Read more...]

Already we're seeing comments about Rossi's anticipated move to Formula 1. Established racers are saying he has to come over and win immediately if he's going to succeed. Oh, really? How many current racers were winning right out of the box? Is this just a gentle form of psychological intimidation? Formula 1 is like nothing else, etc., etc. Well, MotoGP isn't bicycle racing … [Read more...]