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Multiple TT winner Tony Rutter has died
Seven-time Isle of Man TT winner Tony Rutter has died at the age of 78. Rutter passed away after a period of ill health and was surrounded by his family when he died, his son Michael confirmed.
Racing stoppages “catastrophic” but must sit tight and wait
RAF Regular & Reserve Kawasaki team owner Lee Hardy says ongoing cancellations and postponements to racing is having a “catastrophic” impact to both his squad and riders but supports the measures taken amid the fight against the spread of the coronavirus.
North West 200 next event to be postponed in coronavirus measures
North West 200 organisers have officially confirmed the 2020 event scheduled to run across May 10-16 has been postponed amid the coronavirus outbreak.
2020 Isle of Man TT cancelled amid coronavirus outbreak
The 2020 Isle of Man TT has been called off amid the coronavirus crisis.
Dunlop joins forces with PBM Ducati for 2020
Michael Dunlop is set to compete for Paul Bird Motorsport Ducati at the 2020 Isle of Man TT and North West 200 Superbike races.
Surtees to be celebrated at 2020 Classic TT
60 years on from his final Isle of Man TT appearance, motorsport legend John Surtees will be the centre of the celebrations at this year’s Classic TT.
McGuinness unveils Quattro Plant Kawasaki colours
John McGuinness has helped show off Quattro Plant Bournemouth Kawasaki’s 2020 colours ahead of this year’s road racing campaign.
BSB and TT legend Plater suffers fractured vertebrae in enduro off
Former British champion and multiple International road race winner Steve Plater is recovering from a fractured C1 vertebrae in his neck suffered in an off-road accident in the Welsh mountains.
North West 200 expands race schedule for 2020
North West 200 organisers have added an extra Superbike race as part of its revamped 2020 programme.
Honda’s Davey Todd suffers broken collarbone
Honda Racing’s new recruit Davey Todd has suffered a broken collarbone during his winter training programme and has undergone a successful operation.
McGuinness signs for Quattro Plant Bournemouth Kawasaki
John McGuinness has signed for Quattro Plant Bournemouth Kawasaki for the 2020 road racing campaign, taking on both the Isle of Man TT and North West 200 in the Superbike and Superstock classes.
Hickman switches to Yamaha in Supersport for 2020 roads campaign
Peter Hickman and Smiths Racing will compete in Supersport races on the roads with a Yamaha YZF-R6 for 2020 as he ends a three-year run with Triumph’s Daytona 675.
Hillier completes OMG Racing line-up at North West 200, Isle of Man TT
Following OMG Racing’s announcement to take on a road racing campaign in 2020 with entries for the North West 200 and Isle of Man TT, James Hillier has completed its rider line-up alongside David Johnson.
OMG Racing announces Johnson as first signing
David Johnson has become the first signing for OMG Racing’s roads campaign in 2020 as the team heads to the North West 200 and the Isle of Man TT.
OMG Racing confirms 2020 NW200 and Isle of Man TT campaign
OMG Racing has announced its 2020 road racing plans which include entries at the North West 200 and the Isle of Man TT.
Bournemouth Kawasaki gives fond send-off to Hillier
Bournemouth Kawasaki team owner Pete Extance says “James Hillier is the reason we started racing” and has given him a strong farewell after an amicable split for 2020.
Ulster Grand Prix future in doubt with “major financial crisis”
The Ulster Grand Prix is in “real and imminent danger of disappearing” with organisers facing a financial crisis after a tough 2019 event.
Dunlop makes winning return at Armoy after breaking pelvis
Michael Dunlop has claimed victory in the opening Superbike race and the 'Race of Legends' at the Armoy Road Races less than one month on from breaking his pelvis at the Southern 100 on the Isle of Man.
Dunlop suffers suspected pelvis fracture at Southern 100
Michael Dunlop has sustained a suspected pelvis fracture in an incident during the Senior race at the Southern 100 on the Isle of Man.
Harrison heads final Senior TT qualifying
Dean Harrison has sent out a warning to hat-trick Isle of Man TT winner Peter Hickman by topping the one-lap Senior TT qualifying to round out a packed Thursday which saw five races take place.
Hickman leads qualifying as Isle of Man TT action resumes
Peter Hickman has topped the one-lap Superstock and Senior TT qualifying to see Isle of Man TT action restart on a packed schedule following two consecutive days of cancellations.
Wednesday washout at Isle of Man TT, five races on Thursday
Racing has been cancelled by bad weather for a second consecutive day at the Isle of Man TT to set up a five-race schedule on Thursday.
Rain continues to delay Isle of Man TT action, Supersport rescheduled
The second Supersport race at the Isle of Man TT has been postponed to Thursday due to ongoing delays with rain and poor conditions.
Johnston: We wanted to make our mark at the Isle of Man TT
Lee Johnston has soaked in the emotions of winning his first-ever Isle of Man TT as he powered to victory in the shortened opening Supersport race.