Road Racing

Italian rider involved in serious crash transferred home after 31 days

Salvatore Sallustro caused the first scare during practice for the Manx Grand Prix. Thirty-one days after his serious crash, the 41-year-old Italian has now been transferred back to his home country.

Imatra Road Races to be held in June next year instead of early July

For over ten years, the road races in Imatra have attracted the world’s top road racing riders. Next year, the event will no longer take place in early July, but from 18 to 20 June.

Sylvain Guintoli’s wife: “Nah, that’s not going to happen, mate – no chance!”

Superbike World Champion Sylvain Guintoli could have envisaged taking part in the Tourist Trophy, but his wife put an end to the idea with a firm ‘no’.

Future of three-wheelers at the Tourist Trophy secured with new regulations

Following the suspension of sidecars at this year’s Tourist Trophy, everyone involved can breathe a sigh of relief. From next year, the class – which is popular with fans – will once again form part of the event.

Chris Meyer: “I’m not sure if Rossi would have moved his car either”

In road racing, there’s no such thing as star behaviour. This was evident at the event in Scarborough, where 14-time TT winner Peter Hickman re-parked his vehicle to make way for German amateur racer Chris Meyer.

Scarborough: Respectable comeback for Davey Todd, Dean Harrison takes the honours

For six months, Davey Todd was unable to take part in any races following an accident. He returned to racing action at Scarborough. Dean Harrison made headlines with five victories.

Gold Cup Scarborough: Will Davey Todd make his comeback this weekend?

Davey Todd was one of the hottest prospects in this year’s road racing season, but he was injured at Daytona. Now, after months on the sidelines due to injury, he is hoping to make his comeback in Scarborough.

Senior Classic TT: Protest nearly jeopardised Michael Dunlop’s victory

His victory at the Senior Classic TT hung by a thread, as Michael Dunlop confirmed in an interview. Following a protest, the engine of his bike had to be dismantled before the race.

Manx Grand Prix: Moritz Klaus surprised by his own first lap time

As a newcomer, Moritz Klaus put in an impressive performance at this year’s Manx Grand Prix. The German Honda rider finished 13th in the Supersport race, whilst in the Senior MGP a mechanical fault forced him to retire.