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Construction starts on new Hungarian track
By Visordown News on 07/11/2008 10:49:16
See what the new Hungarian MotoGP circuit will look like
2008 World Champion Gábor Talmácsi laid down the first brick of Hungary’s new racetrack in Sávoly near Lake Balaton, at an official ceremony this week.Earlier this year, Visordown gave you the heads-up that the new £50 million Balatonring is to host MotoGP racing over the next fi...
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Talmacsi to compete in new Hungarian team for 2009
By Visordown News on 21/08/2008 09:10:34
Reigning 125cc world champion to race for team headed-up by Jorge Martinez
HUNGARIAN 125cc motorcycling world champion Gabor Talmacsi is to compete for a Hungarian team next year in the 250cc (or whatever the FIM decided) world championship.The team, founded by Jorge Martinez of Spain, hopes to win backing from Hungarian
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MotoGP: Hungarian GP on the cards for 2009
By Visordown News on 23/07/2008 12:07:18
Dorna Sports approach FIM to include new Balatonring circuit in next year's MotoGP calendar
A design plan of the new circuitMOTOGP'S GOVERNING body, Dorna Sports S.L., have made a proposal to the FIM for the inclusion of a Hungarian Grand Prix event on the 2009 World Championship calendar.An announcement of the construction
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MotoGP: Hungarian promoters request postponement
By Visordown News on 11/03/2009 17:51:15
Delay in construction of new Balatonring circuit prompts 2010 postponement
THE EVENT promoter for the Hungarian Grand Prix has spoken to MotoGP Rights Holders Dorna Sports requesting postponement of this year’s race until 2010. The request will be sent to the FIM for approval.The decision owes to a delay
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Hungarian motorcycles relaunched after 32 years
By Tim Skilton on 30/11/2007 10:01:43
1950s styling combined with modern technology
A vintage Pannónia - new models will look similarTHIRTY-TWO years after production ceased, legendary Hungarian motorcycle brand 'Pannónia' is to be re-launched in 2008, reports business daily Napi Gazdaság. Plans for the 650cc, single
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Hungarian MotoGP round cancelled
By Visordown News on 18/03/2010 15:55:32
Spain granted fourth MotoGP round in 2010 after Hungary circuit fails to complete on time
FOLLOWING MONTHS of speculation whether the Hungary round of the 2010 MotoGP season will take place, Visordown can reveal that it's now officially not going to happen.The FIM announced the news, stating construction of the Balatonring circuit will not be finished on time. The eve...
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MotoGP: Talmacsi splits with Aspar
By Robin Goodwin on 15/05/2009 09:17:23
Hungarian 125 World Champion to miss Le Mans race this weekend due to contractual dispute
HUNGARIAN Gabor Talmacsi has split with Aspar following a contractual dispute ahead of this weekend's French GP.Talmacsi, who had been running under the Balatonring Team banner, in promotion ahead of the 2010 Hungarian MotoGP round at the circuit
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85 year-old buys an 1199 Panigale
By Visordown News on 12/07/2012 09:04:00
The fastest OAP in Hungary
HUNGARIAN motorcyclist Mathyas Balint is the living embodiment of the saying 'age is but a number' after the 85 year-old picked up his brand new Ducati 1199 Panigale S.Balint was immediately attracted to the new Ducati superbike after
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MotoGP: Hungary Grand Prix faces axe
By Visordown News on 10/02/2009 14:50:17
New 2.8-mile Balatonring circuit won't be ready in time, says government minister
THE HUNGARIAN MotoGP race looks set to be axed due to problems with the construction of the new Balatonring circuit, said Istvan Gyenesei, the minister for local government, earlier today. The blame has been pointed at Spanish group Sedesa, which
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Kittens love wooden motorbikes
By Robin Goodwin on 21/06/2012 09:46:44
Chopped wooden chopper
A chopper true to it's word as Hungarian motorcycle enthusiast Istvan Puskas quite literally spent two years chopping wood to make his dream ride.The one-of-a-kind bike, built by the 52-year-old tractor driver from Budapest, is made from water
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