Bradley Smith to Remain in Moto2...Instead of MotoGP!

It really takes a level of maturity rarely seen in people his age (especially motorcycle racers) to hold yourself out of the premier racing level in order to continue developing your skill set. MotoGP is the goal of everyone in Grand Prix racing, but Smith is being smart and biding his time until he feels he is ready - genius!

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More Morning Moto News - Gruppo Campari, Chris Vermeulen, Bradley Smith & Scott Redding

Gruppo Campari - owners of the Cinzano brand - has signed with Dorna to continue their sponsorship until the 2013 season. As you probably know, as you are watching MotoGP, you will often see the Cinzano billboards all over the track - this agreement is why. However, Cinzano will be replaced with new leading brand Aperol. Sponsorship is very important in racing and this is good news!

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Chris Vermeulen has a tough task ahead of him in the World Superbike Championship; he has to bring Kawasaki back to the podium in that series. Vermeulen has had some up and down times, but he is always a racer's racer and is actually looking forward to the work he has to do in 2010. For more on the monumental season he has in front of him, take the link.

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British racers Bradley Smith and Scott Redding are on their way to Barcelona for the World Championship practice. Redding is taking his first turn aboard his new Marc VDS Moto2 machine and Smith is returning to the 125cc machine from Bancaja Aprilia. These are the first tests of the season for those classes and it should provide some great information for riders, teams and fans alike!

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Wednesday Morning Moto News - Claudio Castiglioni, MotoGP, Moto2 & 125GP

MV Agusta's president, Claudio Castiglioni, is backing a plan to raise the overall speed limit in Italy from its current setting at 130 km/h (81 mph) up to 150 km/h (93 mph). The Italian transport agency is trialing the new speed limit in some areas with an eye to making the change national. Castiglioni has stated that modern motorcycles are perfectly able to travel safely at those speeds. Maybe he will have some influence...

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The FIM has released the entry list for the 2010 125c.c. World Championship. Bradley Smith is the favorite for the title, as we all may well know. But, he has some competition from Aspar rider Nicolas Terol. For the full list and a short article on the series, please take the link.

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Moto2 has also been presented to us by the FIM. At present, there should be 39 riders lining up for the inaugural season. Many of the newcomers - and former 250c.c. riders - have already been mentioned as this class is getting an extraordinary focus from the media. It is a new series, and no one is sure who will be the favorite, so hold on tight as the season starts very soon!

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We also get the official list of MotoGP entrants - 17 riders for 2010, at least full-time. There will be a few other teams which will only contest some rounds this year, but the rider group competing for the championship is only 17 bikes total. Have a look...as if you don't already know.

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Bradley Smith Is a Force to Watch in 2010 125GP

Smith was runner-up in 2009. He now knows all of the tracks, has the experience, has the skills and has the drive to be a champion in the 125c.c. World Championship. There were some offers for him to move into the new Moto2 series, but he remains in 125. One reason could be that the Moto2 series is just starting out and it would be better for him to stay with a known quantity. He is only 18, so he has plenty of time to progress through the classes to his goal in MotoGP.

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Bradley Smith Signs with Aspar Aprilia for 2010

Smith is on pace to become a British World Champion - the first since Barry Sheene in 1977. He finished second in the 125c.c. World Championship to teammate Julian Simon in 2009. It is not much of a stretch to see him taking the crown in 2010. He will join Nico Terol on the Aprilia next season as Simon is moving up to Moto2 next season. Good luck Smith!

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MotoGP: 2009 Valencia 125GP Results

Well, the 2009 champion, Julian Simon, took victory in front of his home crowd today at Valencia. His teammate - and up and coming racer - Bradley Smith pulled in just two-tenths of a second behind Simon, with Pol Espargaro rounding out the podium. We have certainly seen where the sport may go next year with the late charges of Smith and Espargaro - you won't want to miss 2010!

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Britain Danny Webb just can't catch break - or can he? He further damaged his feet during practice at Valencia and could not take part in the race today: http://tinyurl.com/yg2486f

Valencia MotoGP: 125GP World Championship Qualifying

The champ is leading the way at the final 2009 125c.c. World Championship race at Valencia, Spain. It is appropriate as Simon is a Spaniard and will probably be the crowd favorite in the race tomorrow - of course, he isn't the only Spanish rider, but he is at the top of his game, seemingly. Who knows, in just a few years we could see him on a MotoGP bike. It would not be unheard of. Following Simon on the grid are Simone Corsi and Bradley Smith.

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Bradley Smith Wants to Win at Valencia World Championship Round

Of course he does, doesn't everyone who races? Smith has had an awesome second half to his season which has seen him climb into second place in the 125c.c. World Championship after 5 consecutive podium finishes. He nearly won the last race in Malaysia and came close at Phillip Island. If the 18 year old can take victory at Valencia, he is guaranteed a ride with just about anyone, though he will probably stay at Aspar Aprilia for 2010.

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Bradley Smith Close to Signing with Aspar Aprilia for 2010

It is not finalised yet, but sources say that Bradley Smith is close to signing with the Aspar Aprilia 125 World Championship team. He had wanted to go into the Moto2 series, but the team already has a full dance card for that series with Julian Simon, new 125GP Champion, and Mike di Meglio. Gresini approached Smith for the Moto2 class, but that team has yet to get their budget settled.

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MotoGP Results: 125 World Championship at Sepang in Malaysia

The 125c.c. Champion has already been crowned, and it is the Aspar Aprilia Ace Julian Simon. He showed just how much he deserves the honor by winning his race at the Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix today. He fought an almost race-long battle with his teammate Bradley Smith. Pol Espargaro rounded out the podium...

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MotoGP: Malaysian Grand Prix 125 World Championship Qualifying

Marc Marquez managed to take pole position for the second time this season at the Sepang International Circuit. He was followed by Julian Simon and Bradley Smith, who will sit second and third on the grid, respectively. Smith has a broken right foot, which he sustained at the end of the qualifying session, but will ride in the race anyway; after qualifying third, he feels he can have a great race, so why not?

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Malaysian MotoGP Round 125 First Pratice Results

Britain's Bradley Smith took the first position in today's practice - he was fast right off the start. He managed to get passed Marc Marquez on the KTM and Julian Simon, Smith's teammate at Aspar Aprilia, who took third position. The heat in Malaysia is incredible this weekend, so that may contribute to an odd race weekend...get ready and watch!

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Julian Simon Wins Phillip Island Race and 125 World Championship!

Congratulations are in order for Spaniard Julian Simon! He is now the 2009 World Champion in the 125c.c. class - the entire country of Spain probably erupted in cheers when the race was finished and he stood on the podium. He certainly deserves the title; he has been the most consistent 125 rider in the series and dominated the championship. Brit Bradley Smith deserves some praise as well by being second in the overall points.

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Phillip Island GP Race results: http://tinyurl.com/ygy8jbx

Season points in 125c.c. GP: http://tinyurl.com/yzuw42y

Bradley Smith Finishes Race at Portugal

He crashed out of last year's Estoril GP - and had yet to register a top 6 finish - and crashed in practice at the track on Friday. But, he did well in the race for the first time in his career at Portugal; he took third place!

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Bradley Smith on Pole for 125 Race at Misano

Bradley Smith managed to snatch his pole position from Julian Simon at the San Marino GP today. He turned in a very impressive performance, but Simon was right behind him and only .016 seconds off the pace.

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125 Practice from Misano San Marino Grand Prix

In the hyper-competitive 125c.c. class of the FIM MotoGP Championship, Bradley Smith seems prepared for the race this weekend. He managed to top the Friday practice times at Misano.

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British Trio Live American Dream at Indy GP

Bradley Smith, Scott Redding, and Danny Webb - all British riders in the FIM Championships - will get to ride in the Indianapolis Grand Prix this weekend in the USA. They are all looking forward to their arrival in the USA.

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Bradley Smith Sponsored by Oxford Products

The title may sound bland, but Oxford Products has sponsored some incredible motorcycle racers over the last 30 years or so. They have helped the likes of Phil Read, Jeremy McWilliams, Steve Hislop and Trevor Nation...now, Bradley Smith will be in good company!

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Brno 125 Practice Times - Smith Fastest

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