Like Kenny Roberts, Valentino Rossi has got his own ranch where he has built his own private motocross track and dirt oval.The above YouTube video shows Rossi training on the flat-track circuit that makes up his 'MotoRanch' located near his home

into retirement from a career-ending crash at the beginning of the season.His defence in 2000 would end in a loss to Kenny Roberts Jnr on the Suzuki RGV500. Roberts Jnr found himself in the same position however, losing out to the dawn of Valentino Rossi

What began as a sign of desperation at Jerez in 2005 has grown to be the latest fad in racing body english.Throwing a leg away from the bike has started the next evolution of riding styles. Like the experimentation of the GP heroes of the 70's, guys

There was a time when Grand Prix racing was a lucrative affair, with the bikes and their riders resembling the fag packets that sponsored them. However, two unfortunate and costly blows hit the paddock; the banning of tobacco advertising in 2005

positions achieved by Kevin Schwantz during his time riding in the 500cc class. During the modern era of Grand Prix ra­cing, when full pole position records are available (since 1974) only two riders have started from pole position more times than Casey

-time champion Kenny Roberts, and John Surtees who won the 500cc title on four occasions.21 – Casey Stoner’s second place at Silverstone was the 21st successive race that he has finished in the top four. Since the world championship series started in 1949 only

this for further proof.Understanding of Kenny Roberts Snr..KR revolutionised motorcycle sport with his style of riding and concern for safety.Sacrifice of Wayne Gardner..to chase his dream, the 1987 World Champ left Oz and lived in the back of car

in a fashion that created the legendary story of his debut.After the race Marlboro Yamaha Team Roberts picked up Abe for the remainder of the 1994 500 Grand Prix season, and the Mister Donut Honda would be his only appearance on the World scene

, at which time it was deemed no longer up to the safety standards required for Grand Prix racing. The current circuit was first used for a Grand Prix in 1987 and has been visited every year since with the exception of 1992. Originally, the event held at Brno

is a reminder of the highlights of the previous nine MotoGP races held at Estoril:2002 – Having won the last 500cc GP race at Estoril in 2001, Valentino Rossi (Honda) won the first of the MotoGP races held at the circuit. This was a race that was run