MotoGP 2010 Game for iPhone and iPod Touch now available

I-play, Oberon Media’s publishing division and the world’s leading multi-platform casual games publisher, today announced the launch of the MotoGP 2010 Game for iPhone and iPod Touch. READ MORE

VROOM Magazine, webzine for fans of Spanish riders, goes live

This has been going on so long it no longer feels like news to me. Nonetheless it *is* news and it’s good news…. Say hello to VROOM Magazine – my latest web launch and a project that I have really enjoyed developing along with stv21 (that’s Tamara to you and me) – who helps run the BatiFans network of sites as well as her own blog, Sonrisa de Talavera. READ MORE

Last Chance To Win a VIP MotoGP Trip

This is your last chance to win this fantastic prize… Ends tomorrow, June 30th. READ MORE

Join The Official Scott Redding Fanclub

As you may or may not know, I’m also a big fan of the Brit riders – especially Scott Redding who I am privileged to do official websites for. The latest enterprise to support him financially and in a broader general way is the arrival of his new Official Fanclub – the Official Fanclub website is here. I’ve joined up and I’d ask you to consider doing so too if you can… READ MORE

Win An Amazing VIP MotoGP Trip With REV’IT!

Great news from the good folk over at REV’IT! – an amazing prize draw to win an unforgettable VIP MotoGP weekend at the race in your country.
This is too good not to enter!
REV’IT! is raffling off a MotoGP VIP package for two. The winner will not only be their VIP guest for the weekend to the MotoGP in his or her own country, but can bring a friend too. The two of you will get to see the races from a very good position, take a walk through the paddock and meet the REV’IT! riders (that’s Alvaro Bautista and Randy de Puniet for a start!) in person. And you will also receive a complimentary stay in a quality hotel, compliments of REV’IT!. READ MORE

Qatar Infoblast

In the spirit of statto-types and trainspotters everywhere, here – ahead of the season opener in Qatar – is a great set of analysis and facts and figures courtesy of the always reliable and always triffick motogp.com READ MORE

Capirex To Receive Special 300th GP Award

Alvaro’s 2010 teammate and Rizla Suzuki MotoGP star Loris Capirossi will today be presented with an award from Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta to commemorate his scheduled 300th Grand Prix start on Sunday. The three-time World Champion will receive the award in a special ceremony at the Losail International Circuit just before this evening’s front-row press conference, which will immediately follow tonight’s qualifying session. READ MORE

Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup – Valencia Test Preview

I’m not only a fan of Alvaro (durh…) – but a lot of other riders too, and also different categories, including the excellent Red Bull Rookies feeder series. So here’s a quick update on it…
The 2010 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup season preparations start in earnest in Valencia next week with the official pre-season test over 3 days: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, April 12th, 13th and 15th. READ MORE

Red Bull Rookies “Road to Rookies Cup” Selection Gets Underway

The Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup is superb – well worth catching up on if you don’t know too much about it. It’s effectively a feeder series for the higher MotoGP classes, and always provides some cracking action featuring excellent Brit talent like Danny Kent (Check out this iTunes link for video podcasts of last season’s races) and although the 2010 season itself will be underway before too long, the organisers are already looking ahead towards the selection process for the 2011 championship, and applications are now open for the 2010 Selection Process.

As the level of the Rookies Cup has got higher and higher the organisers have had to make the selection process ever more stringent. The competition to get into the Rookies Cup has become as intense as the Cup itself so they are now giving it a well deserved title: “Road to Rookies Cup”.
The Road starts with the online application through the website at www.redbullrookiescup.com

Applicants will fill in a good deal of information about themselves and their motorcycle experience. Once accepted onto the Road they will send in their competition results through the 2010 season to further inform the Selection Panel about their progress during the year. The top performers on the Road to Rookies Cup will be featured in a special section on the Rookies Cup website so that everyone can see who is likely to be invited to the Selection Event, planned for early October.

The very best of the riders who take the Road to Rookies Cup will be invited to that crucially important Selection Event and this year the Selection Panel will have more information than ever before about the prospective Rookies to make sure that the future World Champions get a chance to prove themselves in the 2011 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup.

So if you have your heart set on Grand Prix stardom – or of course if you know someone who could be ideal material for this championship, then get on the case now…

Lifting the Lid on Alvaro’s Helmet Designs

There’s a superb article by stv21 over at AlvaroBautista.co.uk – chronicling the history of Alvaro Bautista’s helmet designs throughout his MotoGP career.
And even better than that, you can also cast your vote on which is your favourite of all. Vote here…
It’s a fascinating feature and there’s lots of great pictures of the helmet designs; and I’m going to be very interested to see which lid comes out on top.

Enjoy! (And pass on!)

Offtopic: Call For Entrants In Scottish Minimotos 2010

One for the Scots amongst our readers… The following has been forwarded by Kev Coghlan to aid in the call for youngsters wanting to compete in the 2010 Scottish Minimoto Championship.
If you know anyone who fits the bill and would be interested then do follow it up – if not then please pass the word on.
There’s full info at www.polini.co.uk

Scotland’s Search for a Star 2010

Over the last 10 years McIntosh Moto Ltd has run a competition to give children a chance to access the world of Minimoto racing without the expense of buying a bike. We are giving 10 lucky children the chance to win a minimoto to use for the 2010 Scottish Minimoto season. Yes, a bike to keep and race for a season. Open to all kids even with no experience. This competition for 7 to 13 year olds will consist of a 10-minute practice and a 10-minute qualification to be judged on lap times and rider style. 5 of the bikes will be for the 7 to 9 age group, 5 for the up to 13 years. If you are a lucky winner and you receive a bike you will be required to purchase your own safety clothing at a discounted price.

McIntosh Moto Ltd would also like to stress it is a motorcycle sport, which can also be dangerous.
The competition will be held at Kartstart Kirkcaldy (01592 650200 Michelston Ind estate) on Sunday 28th March. Sign on will be 10am and we hope to be finished by 12 noon. We will supply you with knee sliders, elbow pads, gloves and a helmet if you do not have your own. You will be required to wear strong but loose clothing and boots that cover your ankles. Motocross boots do not flex in the correct way so we recommend you do not use these.

Dates you must be able to attend if you win a bike:
• Bike Presentation date TBA.
• All 8 Scottish Championships rounds see calendar.
• Also selected practice days.

Racing is a very big commitment and needs 100% input from both the child and the parents. Please do not enter unless you fully understand this.

This competition is backed by Visordown magazine, Melville Motor Club, Knockhill Race Circuit, Kartstart Raceways and 3 times British Superbike Champion Niall Mackenzie whose own 2 sons both competed in the Scottish Minimoto Championship.
Racers like Kev Coghlan, Deane Brown, Timmy Hastings, Jimmy Storrar, Michael Robertson and David Paton to name only a few have all started their careers on minimotos and are now house hold names in the world of Scottish road racing & are all behind Scotland’s Minimoto X Factor competition.

We will also be at the Scottish Motorcycle show stand H56A if you require any more information. If you have any questions do not hesitate to call.

Event Organiser
Alan McIntosh

Can You Guess What It Is Yet?

Yes, that’s right… This is what Alvaro Bautista would look like if he was made out of Lego.
Actually he’d probably look more like one of the characters out of those Lego computer games, except way cooler.
Anyway this image is the result of the wonderfully time-wasting Lego Photo iPhone Application (iTunes App Store Link) where you can either take pics of people using the iPhone’s camera within the Lego app itself, or just choose a photo from your albums and brickify it accordingly.

So for those of you who’ve always wondered what a Lego Alvaro might look like, well here’s your answer.
And if it’s never crossed your mind, then that’s probably a good thing

I don’t get out enough…

Danny Webb To Attend Scott Redding Fundraiser

Good news for anybody attending the Scott Redding Appeal Fundraiser Event. As the day approaches – this coming Saturday January 16th (see the Scott Redding 2010 Event page for full details) – there are a couple of updates to bring you…
The first is a slight shift in timings with a slightly earlier start at 5pm, with the event finishing at 9pm.
The other news is a real bonus! It’s been announced that another young British star and close friend of Scott’s, Danny Webb, will be at the event – so don’t miss your chance to meet another great MotoGP talent!
Tickets can be bought on the day for £10, or alternatively you can just get on and buy yours online right now by clicking the button below…

Full details of all work by the Scott Redding Supporters Club can be found at ScottRedding2010.com