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FTR Moto for MotoGP in 2012
By Visordown News on 21/06/2011 16:56:02
Steve Bones reveals the chassis builder's plans for 2012
whether Norton's bid to be included in the championship has been successful. Even if it's not, the firm says it will race the new V4 in next year's Senior TT, making it the first full MotoGP-spec bike to be used in anger around the Isle of Man.Finally, FTR
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BBC replace MotoGP Series Producer for 2010
By Visordown News on 13/11/2009 17:36:36
Belinda Moore replaced by Eurosport producer for next year's TV coverage
THE BBC'S ON site Producer of the MotoGP programme will not be in charge of coverage at the premier racing event in 2010, Visordown has been told.Belinda Moore (nee Rogerson), wife of legendary Rugby player and BBC pundit Brian, is being replaced
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Moto2: FTR complete Almeria test
By Visordown News on 17/12/2009 11:31:03
Moto2 squad develops new-generation racer ahead of 2010 start
of 1m 39.0s leaving the promising 19-year-old excited at the prospect of racing the FTR M210 challenger in next year’s Moto2 series.The Almeria test was attended by a total of five prospective Moto2 chassis suppliers and FTR director Steve Bones
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Top BSB riders to race at Silverstone MotoGP
By Ben Cope on 17/06/2010 11:00:21
BSB riders will mix it with Superstock regulars over the MotoGP weekend
Top British Superbike riders, Josh Brookes, Ian Lowry and Simon Andrews, will line up for this weekend’s Metzeler National Superstock rounds at the inaugural Silverstone MotoGP.Brookes stands in for the injured Steve Plater who took wins
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Cox out at BBC MotoGP?
By Visordown News on 15/09/2010 15:44:49
Paddock rumours link BBC presenter to Formula 1 in 2011
BBC MOTOGP pundit Charlie Cox could be leaving the series following paddock rumours the portly Australian is heading off to commentate on Formula 1 in 2011.The news, fed to Visordown by our MotoGP man, has said the BBC is to axe the corporation
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British bike constructor enjoys Qatar Moto2 success
By Visordown News on 14/04/2010 10:33:33
Alex Debon gives Buckinghamshire-based FTR their first World Championship points
BRITISH motorcycle racing constructor FTR celebrated clinching their first World Championship points at the opening round of the 2010 MotoGP season, when Spanish rider Alex Debon took second place in Sunday’s inaugural Moto2 Grand Prix. Debon
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Roberts to front BBC MotoGP coverage
By Visordown News on 09/02/2011 11:41:00
Matt Roberts to take over the role vacated by Jennie Gow
Matt Roberts will front the presentation of BBC's coverage of the MotoGP championship in 2011.Roberts has grown to be a favourite of viewers and the 33 year old will step up in to the position vacated by Jennie Gow."I'm absolutely delighted to have
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FTR Moto3 bike revealed
By Visordown News on 04/11/2011 10:36:43
British chassis builders to use Honda Moto3 engine
four-stroke motor.FTR owner, Steve Bones said: “We have learnt a lot in the last two years of the Moto2 World Championship and in the previous year’s Spanish Championship races.“The M311 prototype features a conventional design to assist
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CRT wildcard will be ZX-10R powered
By Visordown News on 12/04/2012 10:20:17
Another unofficial step up the MotoGP ladder for Kawasaki
to do before the first event at Laguna Seca, but I’m no stranger to 20-hour days.”Steve Rapp, an experienced AMA rider will ride the Attack Performance machine - his first appearance in the MotoGP class.The By Queroseno Racing CRT bike, ridden by Yonny
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MotoGP championship standings after Motegi
By Visordown News on 15/10/2012 10:24:29
Pedrosa does all he can but Lorenzo remains strong
DANI Pedrosa clawed back five points from championship leader Jorge Lorenzo at the Japanese MotoGP at Motegi, but Pedrosa remains 28 points off Yamaha's number one.With just three rounds to go, Pedrosa's chances are looking slim, but all he needs
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