Valentino Rossi’s arrival at Ducati is the biggest story of MotoGP’s off-season, but while the focus is on Rossi’s side of the garage, his team-mate Nicky Hayden will be trying to ensure he is not overshadowed.
At Ducati and Ferrari’s annual Wrooom gathering at the Madonna di Campiglio ski resort, Hayden discussed his 2011 prospects with the media – and inevitably received plenty of questions about working with Rossi … MoreÂ
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Chip Yates has made racing history and proven the viability of electric motorcycles by going head-to-head with race-ready gasoline machines — and beating them.
Yates, who has spent months developing an electric superbike worthy of the name, finished on the podium in two classes at the WERA Heavyweight Twins races on Sunday. He competed against the likes of Ducati 848s, KTM RC8s and Suzuki SV650s and handily beat most of them … Pictures & Details
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Valentino Rossi says he will not be fully fit for the start of the 2011 season in March, the Italian admitting his recovery is going slower than he was hoping for.
Rossi had surgery in November last year following a long-lasting injury on his shoulder.
In his first appearance as an official Ducati rider, Rossi admitted he will need more  … More
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Many times (actually, more like most times), looking at the results from the weekend only tells you so much. Yes, of course, Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto won the 450cc main event, and obviously Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki once again swept the podium at an AMA Pro event, with Josh Hansen topping Broc Tickle and Tyla Rattray. But knowing that doesn’t tell you much, really. This is why, from now on, every Monday you can expect us to tell you what really happened at the race the previous weekend. In other words, not just what happened, but why, and what it means  … Pictures & More
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