Alex Gobert's Racing Insider & CMRA's Dustin Dominguez

From 'Racing Insider' we get news about Australian Motocross - something we rarely get news of on this continent - American Supercross, Australian Superbike, and MotoGP. In this St. Patrick's Day edition - though it is obviously not as popular in Oz - we get some very good news on the off-road racing world in Australia. The other bits are mostly information you already know, but old Gobert is pretty good at summarizing it all. So, go and take a look...

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Dustin Dominguez is now an expert road racer using his talents to contest the Central Motorcycle Roadracing Association' s 2010 championship series. He may not be there for long, though, especially after this past weekend. He took his own Kawasaki ZX-6R and a borrowed Suzuki SV650 to seven - yes, 7 - victories at Eagle's Canyon Raceway in Texas. Dominguez was not the only racer having a good weekend, though, so take the link and read about all the other CMRA race results...

http://tinyurl.com/yaqaajv

More Morning Moto News - Alex Gobert's Racing Insider

This week's 'Racing Insider' from our Australian friend Alex Gobert is now available. There are the usual stories on Australian Motocross, which just started its season, Australian off-road motorcycle racing, Australian Superbike, MotoGP, and Moto2 this week. There is some good detail on the Oz MX world as we hear so little about it up here in the US; he has a good story on a young off-road racer, Daniel McCoy; he also goes into some detail on the happenings in MotoGP. Don't miss it, please take the link and have a read!

http://tinyurl.com/yeoxxqz

More Morning Moto News - CAME Yamaha & Worx Crescent Suzuki

CAME Yamaha will launch their British Supersport Championship team at the grand opening of their new Manchester location during 25 - 27 March 2010. You will have a chance to meet the entire team - that includes riders, techs and other support members of the team. There will also be plenty of marketing schwag - hats, t-shirts and the like - as well as a chance to win tickets to selected rounds of the BSB series!

http://tinyurl.com/ydutthc

In more testing for the BSB season at Cartegena, Yukio Kagayama and his Worx Crescent teammate Tommy Hill were still the fastest on the track - both went past the track record lap time during their testing. We have covered this before, but this is a great piece from Alex Gobert, so go on over and check it out!

http://tinyurl.com/ydnyfug

Wednesday Afternoon Moto News - Racing Insider, GNCC Results & Royal Enfield Demos

We couldn't leave Alex Gobert and his 'Racing Insider' column out of the posting, now could we? In this issue, he looks closely into the Australian and World Superbike Championships and talks about the Phillip Island round. It is a very useful round-up of important bits of news which may have been missed by the big media outlets. Take the link and you will enjoy!

http://tinyurl.com/yak4zw8

The first round of the 2010 Grand National Cross Country Series went off this past weekend at the Westgate River Ranch in Florida. Makita Suzuki's Josh Strang took the victory. Almost 1200 rider from eight different nations arrived for the event. It was an incredible struggle for the participants, so please take the link and read about the proceedings...

http://tinyurl.com/yan7gr9

And, speaking of Florida, Daytona Bike Week is in full swing and you will also have a chance to demo some of the new models from the Royal Enfield line of motorcycles. As the world's oldest motorcycle brand, you should expect to see the history represented in the bike models, but you will also notice all of the modern technology included. For a taste of a marque who has been making motorcycles for more than a century - and still sticks to the simple-is-best mentality - get yourself to a "Royal Enfield Experience" near you!

http://tinyurl.com/y8qpbwm

More Afternoon Moto News - Racing Insider & More NW200 Participants

From our friend Alex Gobert in Australia comes this week's Racing Insider. As usual, he covers the big motorcycle racing series - WSBK, ASBK, MotoGP, AMA Superbike, Aussie Motocross and AMA Supercross. The news is big given the fact that in two days the racing season will begin for Australian and World Superbike...you should be getting ready!

http://tinyurl.com/yd8tc86

MSS Colchester Kawasaki will be supporting three Northern Irish riders in the North West 200 event this coming May. Riders entered will be Ryan Farquhar and Stephen Thompson on ZX-10Rs and Jamie Hamilton on a ZX-6R. Considering the importance of this race, it is nice to see even more riders and teams joining the competition.

http://tinyurl.com/ygkbajx

MORE Morning Moto News - Marco Simoncelli gets Sponsored & Racing Insider

Italian denim clothing brand Rifle has signed MotoGP rookie Marco Simoncelli. Rifle will sponsor the young Italian's efforts in the MotoGP World Championship through the 2010 season. They will also produce a special line of branded products called 'Supersic' which will bear Simoncelli's signature. Nice!

http://tinyurl.com/yaqjpmu

From Down Under, we get this week's edition of Racing Insider by Alex Gobert. As usual, he dishes on the various big events dealing with motorcycle racing worldwide. He covers the Australian Superbike series, World Superbike, MotoGP, AMA Supercross and Australian Motocross. Most of the stories you may have already heard, but it is worth a quick read to catch the things we missed...

http://tinyurl.com/yd9veu3

Even More Moto News - David Paton & Racing Insider

David Paton has signed on to race in the Scottish Championship along with the BSB Superstock 1000 class in 2010. He was lucky as he now has BMW support for his efforts in each series. They will be using the all-new S1000RR to compete in all races - and they are extremely excited about their chances. Again, another rider to watch in 2010.

http://tinyurl.com/yzec2dl

That is right - it is another edition of Alex Gobert's Racing Insider. As per usual, ASBK, WSBK, MotoGP, AMA Supercross and Australian Motocross are covered. There are some very interesting happenings in the ASBK series for 2010. And, you probably want to catch up on some of the inside word in MotoGP. If so, take the link and get ready for a glorious year of racing!

http://tinyurl.com/ylyrtao

And, More Afternoon Moto News - Racing Insider, Hyperbike Comparo & Roger DeCoster

Yep, the fourth edition of Alex Gobert's "Racing Insider" is no up and available for reading. As usual, he covers World Superbike, Australian Superbike, MotoGP, British Superbike, AMA Supercross and Australian Motocross. So, get some inside information about each series and you just might learn something.


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Well, it is sort of a Hyperbike comparison; he only puts the BMW K1300S up against the Suzuki Hayabusa, leaving out such bikes as the Kawasaki ZX-14R, but he has a reason for it - Kawasaki did not have one ready for him to ride. For some pleasurable reading and to see how the two stack up against each other (they have admittedly different purposes), take the link.

http://tinyurl.com/yeaf5h3

Speaking of AMA Supercross, we have an interview with Suzuki team manager Roger DeCoster which is mainly focused on the young star Ryan Dungey. Apparently, DeCoster took a real gamble when hiring the Minnesota native. To hear how he came to the decision, take the link.

http://tinyurl.com/yeat9u4

More Friday Morning Moto News - Rossi, Aprilia and Charley Boorman

As if we did not already know this - if you are a fan and you pay attention at all, this is common knowledge - an article is stating that Valentino Rossi would rather race in the World Rally Championship than take a seat in Formula 1. They just keep asking him the same questions over and over again, and it never seems to annoy him. Rossi is a respectful guy and we may yet see him behind the wheel of a WRC car within the next few years.

http://tinyurl.com/ygwaf66

Now on to a quick test of the sweet two-stroke Aprilia RS125. Alex Gobert took a Biaggi replica version out for a roaring ride and found that the little machine is one hell of a fun bike. It is well-made and it looks fantastic in any setting. The bike is good for new riders and old timers at the same time. Of course, in the US it would be a track-only machine, but I still want one!

http://tinyurl.com/yfeospb

Take a ride with Charley Boorman through Africa! He is taking a tour group - with rented BMW R1200GS or 650GS motorcycle from Capetown, South Africa, all the way up to Victoria Falls in Zambia. It is a pricey trip, but everything is provided and you don't have to worry about anything on the trip but having fun and enjoying the exotic scenery! Have a look...

http://tinyurl.com/yzvbf82

More Wednesday Moto News from Just About Everywhere, Part 3

Even more news...

Ducati is returning to the Australian Superbike Championship in 2010! This is big news as they will also be teaming up with Motologic Racing for their team effort in the series. No riders have yet to be announced, but it is believed that former ASBK Champion Jamie Stauffer will be on the team.

http://tinyurl.com/yzt68l7

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Alistair Seeley has announced his attempt on the 'flying five' at the North West 200 this year. If he does it, he will equal the results of Phillip McCallen. The race is set to go off in May, so he has some time to prepare. Seeley will ride a Suzuki in two Superbike, two Supersport and the Superstock races during the event. It will be fun to watch him!

http://tinyurl.com/yfrgc6d

Next is a special from Alex Gobert in Australia, the first 2010 edition of "Racing Insider". There is news here for the US Supercross, Australian Motocross, Australian and World Superbike; all of it is about the Australian participants in each of these series. So, go and read about what to expect in 2010.

http://tinyurl.com/yb67ywx

Alex Gobert's Racing Insider - A Report on Motorcycle Racing Worldwide

Gobert is a well-known personalty to many of us who follow this sport closely, and he does have some great connections within the industry. So, when he prepares a wrap-up report about the various race championships around the world, we should read it. Have a look and get some updates on Australian Superbike, World Superbike and MotoGP.

http://tinyurl.com/ydnkhqe