londonbikers.com (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
The 848 Challenge - fifteen races, eight rounds, four world championship circuits, two overseas rounds and two thousand pounds worth of Ducati Corse Riding Gear. Ducati UK and New Era Motorcycle Club have joined forces to launch a prestigious ‘one-make series’ based on Ducati’s stunning 848 Superbike.
Superbike News (Free subscription) | 16/11/2009
The WSB season might only have just finished but Shane Byrne is itching to get back on track now that he’s confirmed his deal with Althea Ducati for next year. “I wish I could go and ride the new bike...
londonbikers.com (Free subscription) | 14/11/2009
The Ducati Althea Racing Team has made a decision with regard to the next season of competition in the World Superbike Championship. Team owner and General Director Genesio Bevilacqua has reached an agreement with Shane Byrne who will join the Ducati Althea Team in 2010.
Crash.Net (Free subscription) | 12/11/2009
Shane Byrne becomes the sixth British rider to be confirmed to the World Superbike grid in 2010 after concluding a deal with Althea Ducati.
Superbike News (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
Shane Byrne is poised to clinch a deal to join the Altea Ducati squad in next year’s World Superbike championship. In a massive boost for UK fans, the popular former double British Superbike champion will ride a top spec Ducati...
Superbike News (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
Shane Byrne is poised to clinch a deal to join the Althea Ducati squad in next year’s World Superbike championship. In a massive boost for UK fans, the popular former double British Superbike champion will ride a top spec Ducati...
Superbike News (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
Shane Byrne has signed a deal to join the Althea Ducati squad in next year’s World Superbike championship. As revealed by MCN nearly 24 hours ago, the popular former double British Superbike champion will ride a top spec Ducati 1198 with...
londonbikers.com (Free subscription) | 27/10/2009
Hannspree Ten Kate Honda’s Jonathan Rea took an impressive double podium in today’s final two World Superbike championship races at Portimao in Portugal.
Crash.Net (Free subscription) | 26/10/2009
Ben Spies wins the 2009 World Superbike Championship from Noriyuki Haga, Michel Fabrizio, Max Biaggi and Jonathan Rea.
Crash.Net (Free subscription) | 25/10/2009
A pair of fourth place finishes in Portugal helps Shane Byrne claim eighth in the overall standings.
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 25/10/2009
• Ben Spies secures title after first and fifth-placed finishes • Nori Haga's hopes crumble after race one crash Ben Spies won his first FIM Superbike World Championship in an enthralling final round of the season in Portugal. The Yamaha World Superbike team rider, who moves to MotoGP next season, won the first race at Portimao and claimed fifth in race two to win the title by six points...
Superbike News (Free subscription) | 25/10/2009
Yamaha WSB rider Ben Spies took victory in the first World Superbike race at Portimao. Brit Jonathan Rea claimed second for the Hannspree Ten Kate Honda team and Aprilia rider Max Biaggi finished 3rd. Shane Byrne finished in 4th place...
MotoGPMatters.com (Free subscription) | 25/10/2009
Results and summary of race 1 for the World Superbike class at Portimao: read more
Crash.Net (Free subscription) | 24/10/2009
Shane Byrne produces his best qualifying performance of the season to secure second spot on the row in Portugal.
Crash.Net (Free subscription) | 24/10/2009
Knowing two wins will be enough to secure the 2009 World Superbike title, pole position for Ben Spies and tenth on the grid for Noriyuki Haga puts the momentum with the American.
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