South East Bikers Latest News
MotoGP ex Kawasaki rider John Hopkins has signed to race for the Stiggy Honda in WorldSuperbikes. The 25-year-old, who was left without a ride following Kawasaki’s shock withdrawal from MotoGP, has his first ride for Stiggy Honda, on the CBR1000RR in Valencia on April 5th. His deal with the Stiggy Honda squad is for the remainder of 2009 and he will continue to be sponsored by Monster Energy Drink. John joins Johan Stigefelt’s Stiggy squad, with the already established team consisting of Leon Haslam and Roberto Rolfo. Haslam has already proved in the first two rounds, that the Stiggy bikes have the speed to be up front and challenging for the podium. Hopkins said:“Kawasaki and I worked it out where both parties left the relationship happy, and I am thankful to Kawasaki for letting me ride their bikes and race in their program. I’m excited about racing in the 2009 season.”
South East Biker feels that it is such a shame that the ‘men at the top’ of World Superbikes and Brands Hatch could not come to an agreement regarding money. The WSB line-up for this year, has got to be one of the best we have seen for some time and for it not to be at Brands Hatch seems ridiculous.
PLAYBOY are in negotiations with the LCR Honda team with a view to sponsoring the MotoGP team. Randy De Puniet is the aptly named rider of the Honda RCV. Keep an eye out for the brolly babes on his team.
Transport for London have reported a lack of feedback regarding the experimental use by bikes of red route bus lanes in London. It is important that bikers respond positively to this initiative, it has repercussions for all towns across the south east. Fill in the survey at this link
www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/roadusers/finesandregulations/motorcycleinbuslanes/default.aspx
The British Motor Cycle Racing Club, known as BMCRC or “Bemsee”, the World’s oldest motorcycle racing club. Founded in 1909, it was originally based at the classic Brooklands circuit near Weybridge in Surrey. The weekend of 18-19 April 2009 corresponds with the very first BMCRC meeting which took place at the Brooklands circuit in Surrey on the 18th April 1909. The Brands Hatch Indy circuit has been booked for the weekend and it’s hoped that many club members will become involved both past and present.
www.bemsee.net