Tag Archives: WSS

WSS: Cal Crutchlow Unstoppable in Donington Park Even With Injuries

Cal Crutchlow All Pain All Gain During Donington Qualifying

World Supersport Not even two crashes and a bone fracture in his left ankle following Friday practice could stop Cal Crutchlow (Yamaha World Supersport) from notching up his sixth pole position of the year in nine races. The points leader … Continue reading

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SBK: Ben Spies and Jonathan Rea Split Wins at Misano

Ben Spies Powers to Race 1 Victory in Misano

Ben Spies (Yamaha World Superbike) and Jonathan Rea (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) scored the two wins in a memorable day of racing at the Misano World Circuit in Italy. In front of 65,000 spectators Spies took his eighth seasonal win … Continue reading

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SBK: Tommy Hill Axed from Althea Honda World Superbike Team

Tommy Hill

Tommy Hill has split from the Althea Honda team and will be replaced by the squad Supersport rider Matthieu Lagrive from this weekend’s Misano round onwards. In mid-April Althea was forced to release a statement denying that it was planning … Continue reading

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WSS: Global Financial Situation claims Hoegee Suzuki WSS Squad

The Hoegee Suzuki Team has been forced to withdraw from the 2009 World Supersport season, with immediate effect, simply because of the effects of the economic crisis. The return of the team is a possibility in 2010, according to a … Continue reading

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WSS: Assen World Supersport Highlights – Video

Assen World Supersport Highlights

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WSS: Eugene Laverty wins Dutch Thriller at Assen

Eugene Laverty wins Assen Thriller

The Supersport race saw a second win of the year for Irishman Eugene Laverty (Parkalgar Honda), who held off a last-lap attack from Cal Crutchlow (Yamaha World Supersport), the new points leader. Third went to Joan Lascorz (Kawasaki Motocard.com), who … Continue reading

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SBK: Ben Spies takes Provisional Pole at Assen

Ben Spies takes provisional pole in Assen

Ben Spies (Yamaha World Superbike) powered to the provisional pole at the end of the first day of action at Assen. The Texan, a total newcomer to the Dutch track, set an impressive time of 1 minute 38.747 seconds, four-tenths … Continue reading

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WSS: Cal Crutchlow Takes Debut Win, Title Lead

Cal Crutchlow Wins in Valencia

  Cal Crutchlow has taken a debut World Supersport win at Valencia – and the joint 2009 title lead – after a close victory over Anthony West. Rookie Crutchlow, who took his debut WSS podium at the previous Qatar round, … Continue reading

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