and 92 podium finishes over 152 Superbike races.In celebration of his victory in the 2008 World Superbike Championship aboard the 1098 F08, and the end of a career that proudly claims three World Championships with three generations of Ducati Superbike

return to Supersport racing. Valentine was also behind the infamous V&M Yamaha R1, ridden by David Jeffries.Former TT winner Gary Johnson will ride the F3 675, which will also compete in the North West 200 and Ulster GP. Valentine said: 'This is a project

in and will be looking to turn his hometown knowledge to his advantage over the 32-lap race. He will -- as in previous years -- have a huge stateside following of friends and family cheering him on as he goes in search of his first MotoGP victory.Chris Vermeulen

to descend on Laguna as the track celebrates its 50th year and the team hope they'll have something to celebrate themselves when it comes to qualifying tomorrow and then the race on Sunday.[b]De Puniet: #14 -- 12th - Best Lap 1'24.043[/b"I'm ok but I had a

Lee Hayden, who rode to an impressive tenth place as a wild card for Kawasaki at Laguna Seca back in July, Yanagawa is looking forward to pitting himself against the best riders in the world at his home circuit.Yanagawa is already well known to race

celebrated his championship victory by taking the top spot on the podium. Haga settled for second place, with team-mate Troy Corser clinching third.WSB Magny Cours Race One1 41 Haga N. (JPN) Yamaha YZF-R1 38'33.367 2 10 Nieto F. (ESP) Suzuki GSX-R1000 6

KAWASAKI CELEBRATE A TOP TEN TRIPLE AT LAGUNAThe Kawasaki Racing Team today saw all three of their riders come home in the top ten at the US Grand Prix at Laguna Seca. Randy de Puniet claimed 6th place, Anthony West 7th and wild card Roger Lee

but with the clear focus of race wins and improved performance from the YZR-M1 machine to come over the last three rounds. Whilst the long-term target of the team has switched to a stronger challenge for honours in 2008, there is still the important matter of three

and Loris Capirossi won the race to complete a Motegi hat-trick. With the riders' title now won, the Bologna-based squad is out to secure the constructors' crown and the teams' championship, both of which it currently leads. Homecoming champ Stoner can

good race set up. The team worked hard to give me a great bike for both races and finally we have a win – no, two wins! – to celebrate. It wasn’t easy – I found it difficult to pass and I made a couple of mistakes. In race one, I was very nervous