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Video: Checa's highside at Phillip Island
By Visordown News on 27/02/2012 09:56:25
"I was under pressure and pushed a little too hard" says Checa
CARLOS CHECA had an up and down experience at Phillip Island, suffering a high speed crash out of the final turn in race one and comfortably winning the second.The reigning World Superbike champion was battling for the lead with Max Biaggi
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Checa to test Desmosedici GP12
By Visordown News on 05/10/2011 09:04:50
Ducati to take advantage of Checa's experience to development 1000cc MotoGP machine
DUCATI may employ the services of newly crowned champion Carlos Checa to assist in the development of the Desmosedici GP12, as reported by Motoworld.es.Wrapping up the 2011 World Superbike championship over the weekend at Magny Cours, Checa told
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The moment Checa took out Melandri
By Ben Cope on 24/02/2013 21:28:34
A big crash was just what Checa and Melandri didn't need at the first round but it's exactly what they got
Carlos Checa had a lucky escape at Phillip Island in Race One after out-breaking himself and clipping the back of Marco Melandri's bike on his way into the gravel.Melandri also came off as Checa's Panigale slid into the rear of his BMW S1000RR HP4
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'MotoGP is struggling' says Checa
By Visordown News on 09/03/2012 09:15:24
Checa believes the power struggle between the MSMA and Dorna needs to be resolved before it damages the series
MOTOGP is currently facing a 'power struggle' between Dorna and the manufacturers, as noted by 2011 World Superbike champion and former GP rider Carlos Checa.A proposal for a new rules for 2013 onwards is being drafted by the manufacturers
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Checa confirmed at Althea Racing
By Visordown News on 19/10/2009 09:29:21
MotoGP exile stays in WSB for 2010 - this time for Ducati
FOLLOWING THE NEWS - broken by Visordown.com last week - that Carlos Checa would be joining Althea Racing for 2010, the team has announced official confirmation of the story.Team owner Genesio Bevilacqua said: "I'm very satisfied with the agreement
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Checa continues with Althea Ducati
By Visordown News on 18/10/2011 09:04:48
WSB Champion staying on a Ducati in 2012
WSB CHAMPION Carlos Checa will remain on a Ducati with Althea Racing after an agreement was reached for next season.After sealing the 2011 championship a few weeks ago Checa's future with Ducati and Althea looked uncertain, as negotiations between
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Checa testing Rossi's Desmosedici
By Visordown News on 18/01/2012 09:23:16
Reigning WSB champion lapping Jerez on the Ducati Desmosedici GP12
REIGNING WSB champion Carlos Checa is currently at Jerez running a shakedown test of the Ducati Desmosedici GP12.The Spaniard is joined by Ducati's MotoGP test-rider, Franco Battaini, and the pair are spending three days at the Spanish circuit
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Melandri apologises for Checa collision
By Visordown News on 11/06/2012 09:55:13
"I am very sorry. Carlos is a great guy and a fair sportsman.” says Melandri
MARCO MELANDRI has apologised to Carlos Checa after colliding with the reigning champion and forcing him out of the second race at Misano.Both the factory BMW and Althea Ducati riders were charging through the pack after starting down the grid
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No MotoGP ride for Checa
By Visordown News on 16/10/2009 10:26:46
Former MotoGP man to stay in WSB for 2010
CARLOS CHECA'S hopes of landing a Ducati ride in MotoGP have been dashed after a deal with the Italian factory only turned up an Italian bike in WSB.The Spaniard will be riding for the Althea team in WSB in 2010 after being dropped by the Ten Kate
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Checa challenges Rossi to race WSB
By Visordown News on 31/08/2011 12:11:12
Althea Ducati rider 'officially invites' Rossi to race a Ducati 1198 at Imola
WHERE Valentino Rossi is having a crisis in MotoGP on the Ducati, things are much better for Carlos Checa as he leads the World Superbike championship on a 'privateer' 1198, having taken the Italian marques 300th superbike race win.The success
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