Sunday Sun - Sport - Motorsport

A qualified success

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A RACE car powered by North students could emerge victorious at Snetterton this afternoon.

Snow – and times – fall in Spain testing

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

THE Swan Honda duo of James Ellison and Stuart Easton, and Motopoint Yamaha’s Dan Linfoot, have returned home from a positive test in Spain.

North’s bikers gear up for new season

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

THE region’s British Superbike challengers have ditched the UK this week and headed en masse to Spain.

Wearside's Warren Hughes put to test

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

WEARSIDE’S Warren Hughes is also out in action this weekend at the official Le Mans Series pre-season test in France.

Yvan’s the man on debut for Chevrolet squad

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

YVAN MULLER scorched to his first pole with the Chevrolet squad as the World Touring Car Championship got under way in Brazil last night.

Haslam keeping the heat on his rivals

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:30:00 GMT

LEON HASLAM was hoping to turn his first ever Superpole into at least one win as the World Superbike Championship got under way in Australia this morning.

Brothers team up to take on Evo class

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

GEORDIE brothers Chris and Joe Burns were last week revealed as the latest entries in the all-new MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship Evo class.

Vaulkhard gears up for fresh challenge

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

HARRY VAULKHARD has touched down in Brazil ahead of his World Touring Car Championship debut, and admits he can’t wait to get going.

James Ellison had to suffer a rollercoaster ride!

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

CUMBRIA’S James Ellison has revealed how he was almost left without a ride for 2010 – as he wasn’t allowed to admit the GSE team was facing closure.

Campbell gearing up to take to the roads

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:30:00 GMT

NORTHUMBERLAND rider Scott Campbell has announced his plans to tackle the Manx GP this summer.

Laverty is tipped as the champion elect

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

EUGENE LAVERTY is focused and ready to go after ending last weekend’s official SBK test at Portimao on top.

Gowla one to watch

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

GRAEME GOWLAND could be a force to be reckoned with this season – warns Eugene Laverty.

New dad Dennis making his return to bike racing

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

HOLD on to your hats everyone – Dennis Hobbs is returning to two-wheel action. The Guisborough born and raised rider, who became a dad for the first time last week when wife Gemma gave birth to baby Daisy, will contest the National Superstock Championship.

Gowla coming back to hunt British title

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

GRAEME “Gowla” Gowland is to return to 600cc machines this season in the Fuchs-Silkolene British Supersport Championship.

Bell bids to stage a title challenge

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:30:00 GMT

BEDLINGTON sidecar sensation Phil Bell is finally able to plan the year ahead after a three-month search for a new passenger.

Oh brother, Eugene gets on his bike!

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

THE brother of Durham-based Eugene Laverty has become the latest name to join the 2010 MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship entry list.

Bird will wing it back to Croft for title defence

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PAUL BIRD will return to Croft Circuit next weekend to defend his Cartersport Jack Frost Stages Rally title.

Rob Bell cannot wait to face new challenge

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

SPORTSCAR sensation Rob Bell will switch from a Ferrari to an Aston Martin next season.

North boys out at Oulton to put demons to rest

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

THE North’s new BTCC team found itself on a roll last week - literally!

Countdown to Croft

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

THERE’S now less than two weeks until Croft Circuit’s first meeting of 2010 – and it looks set to be a popular event.