Thruxton BSB: Ray confirms Showdown after ‘podium scrap’
OMG Yamaha Bradley Ray confirmed his place in this year’s Bennetts British Superbike Showdown with three superb rides at Thruxton.
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Suzuka EWC podium unexpected, admits Yoshimura SERT star Black
Gregg Black reckons Yoshimura SERT Motul’s capture of third place in the 43rd Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race last weekend was “unexpected” following a fraught build-up to round three of the FIM Endurance World Championship. Black only travelled to Japan to perform team captaincy duties after his place alongside Sylvain Guintoli and Xavier Siméon was taken by Suzuki’s homegrown star Kazuki Watanabe. But with Guintoli forced out through injury and Siméon unable to compete after he tested positive for COVID-19, Black was called up to race with Watanabe as a two-rider-only line-up.
Union across the Brits helping push for podium, says Tanfield
By Will Jennings in Munich Charlie Tanfield believes the natural unity between Britain's new-look team pursuit stars can propel them onto the European Championship podium. Ad The Great Ayton cycling star, 25, joined forces with Rhys Britton, Kian Emadi, William Tidball and Oliver Wood in Munich to finish fourth in qualifying and book their place in Friday's heats. Cycling'Tears in my eyes' — Palzer on new Warner Bros.
Thruxton BSB: Iddon ‘not awesome’ but aiming for podium return
Christian Iddon is hoping a fortnight of recovery will bring further strength for the Buildbase Suzuki BSB rider at Thruxton.
Fritz sorry for late podium loss in EWC Suzuka 8 Hours
Marvin Fritz apologised to YART – Yamaha Official Team EWC after his rare mistake cost the Yamalube-backed squad a seemingly certain podium finish in the 43rd Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race, round three of the 2022 FIM Endurance World Championship. Along with team-mates Niccolò Canepa and Karel Hanika, Fritz had fought back into podium contention after an issue at the start of Sunday’s race left the #7 Yamaha YZF-R1 down in P25 on the opening lap.
Special Olympics swimmer Teagen Purvis getting familiar with podium at Canada Summer Games
The Selkirk Dolphins Swim Club might have to build an extra trophy shelf for Teagen Purvis, who on Tuesday won her third medal of the Canada Summer Games.
Abu Dhabi paddler Mike Ballard targets podium at Pan-Am Canoe Sprint Championships
Mike Ballard is looking to cap his first month as a full-time kayaker with a podium finish at the Pan-Am Canoe Sprint Championships.
MotoGP Silverstone: McPhee ‘disappointed’ after podium challenge
John McPhee recovered from a difficult start to claim seventh in the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday.