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 Afternoon Moto News - Ryan Farquhar & Claudio Domenicali

Ryan Farquhar was interviews by the Crash.net website about his work in the 2009 Irish road race season. He participated in just about every event held on Irish soil for his class and managed to bring home 60 race victories! That's a new record which eclipsed Joey Dunlop's total. Farquhar also won the 2009 Duke Road Rankings title - his fourth. His toughest race last year, though, was the Southern 100. To hear it in his own words, please take the link.

http://tinyurl.com/yzvmybh

MCN (UK) has gained an exclusive interview with Ducati man Claudio Domenicali about the Multistrada's new active suspension and other neat features. It is a short piece, but rather educational. The new Multistrada 1200 is the most advanced bike Ducati has yet released...can't wait to demo one!

http://tinyurl.com/yzstda2

More Morning Moto News - MSS Colchester & Silverstone

MSS Colchester Kawasaki is due to have a very busy 2010. They will be competing in the BSB Championship, the National Superstock Championship and the Isle of Man TT. The will have at least four riders and will also be developing technology in conjunction with the Paul Bird WSBK team. They will not have much time to relax, but it will certainly give them a chance to take home some titles and learn enough to give them a chance at each and every round.

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The Silverstone track is just about ready to host racing at the track. They have made some improvements - some major, others minor - which should lead to a very fast and challenging circuit for the various series which will grace their paddock. The MotoGP round will certainly keep everyone's eyes glued to the event as they try to see if the new track is fast enough for those professionals...

http://tinyurl.com/yke7ma7

MSS Colchester Kawasaki Signs Ryan Ryan Farquhar

Farquhar is a double TT winner and the Irish Motorcyclist of the Year - he has even beaten Joey Dunlop’s amazing total of 119 Irish national race wins. MSS Colchester is quite happy to have him in their garage, and they will be campaigning the Isle of Mon TT, Northwest 200, and Ulster Grand Prix 'real roads' races. This was all announced at the Carole Nash show at the NEC.

http://tinyurl.com/yfy38vy

Kings of Wanneroo Event Photos and Winner

Well, I have yet to find a decent article on the results of the Kings of Wanneroo event in Australia this weekend, so I am posting a link to a forum where there are some photos and the announcement that Jonathan Rea has put Shannon Johnson in his place by taking the event's overall win. If I get more, I will post it!

http://tinyurl.com/yzw3q22

Better coverage: http://tinyurl.com/yjysdvn

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Andrew Pitt and Conor Cummins had a great weekend: http://tinyurl.com/ykvup45

Racers Depart for Kings of Wanneroo event in Perth, Australia

A huge list of U.K. racers are heading off to Australia for the Kings of Wanneroo race. Alastair Seeley, Ian Lougher, Conor Cummins, Keith Amor, Ryan Farquhar have already left and are flying there now. Jonathan Rea, Jeremy McWilliams, Andrew Pitt, Guy Martin, and Simon Andrews will all be at the Barbagallo Circuit shortly after the other group. It will be an all-star event for the Perth crowd. I certainly hope someone televises it since I cannot travel there...

http://tinyurl.com/ykex9qu

Belfast Telegraph Sports Awards Nominations Open

This paper will award the best sportsman - based on reader voting and some nominations - from Northern Island. For motorcycle race fans, the choices will be Jonathan Rea, Alastair Seeley, Eugene Laverty and Ryan Farquhar. If you live in the circulation area for this paper, head on over to the website and cast your vote!

http://tinyurl.com/yjb7alj

2009 Kings of Wanneroo in Perth - Irish and U.K. Contingent

Several top racers from all over the U.K. and Ireland will be attending the Kings of Wanneroo in Australia. The event will take place just outside of Perth at Barbagallo Raceway during 6 - 8 November 2009 and will feature 12 solo racers and a sidecar outfit from the two islands up north. Expect some great action as racers such as Guy Martin, Ryan Farquhar, Ian Lougher, and more, will be representing their home countries...

http://tinyurl.com/yhgfpxe

Ryan Farquhar Captures Darran Lindsay Trophy at Oliver's Mount

Farquhar won Saturday's superbike race, but only landed third in the Sunday race. His overall results allowed him to capture the Darran Lindsay Trophy and nearly pull in the Gold Cup Trophy, which he lost to Guy Martin. Farquhar will also meet with Martin in Australia...

http://tinyurl.com/ljfgh7

Manx Grand Prix Practice Update

It seems the Manx GP has been dealing with some inclement weather - not unusual for motorcycle racing this year. However, Ryan Farquhar is on top presently and seems to be improving his time...

http://tinyurl.com/nlbycn