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2008 Supersport World Championship
The 2008 Supersport World Championship was the tenth FIM Supersport World Championship season—the twelfth taking into account the two held under the name of Supersport World Series. The season started on 23 February at Losail and finished on 2 November at Portimão after 13 rounds. The championship supported the Superbike World Championship at every round with the exception of Salt Lake City. The season was marred by the death of Craig Jones as a result of injuries sustained in an accident at the Brands Hatch round. Race calendar and results Championship standings Riders' standings Manufacturers' standings Entry list * All entries used Pirelli tyres. References {{Supersport World Championship Supersport Supersport World Championship seasons World In its most general sense, the term "world" refers to the totality of entities, to the whole of reality or to everything that is. The nature of the world has been conceptualized differently in different fields ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 Superbike World Championship
The 2008 Superbike World Championship was the twenty-first season of the Superbike World Championship. Corona Extra ceased to be the championship's title sponsor, as it had been since 1998. The electronics manufacturer HANNspree took over as the title sponsor in 2008 and this arrangement remained in place until 2010, with the championship officially known as the "HANNspree SBK Superbike World Championship". The Superbike World Championship returned to the United States on 1 June 2008, for the 2008 6th round of the Superbike World Championship. The round took place at the Miller Motorsports Park near Salt Lake City, Utah. This was the first time SBK had raced in the United States since the 2004 round at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. The Superbike World Championship shared the weekend with the AMA Superbike Championship and its support classes. However to avoid direct comparisons between World Superbike and AMA Superbike, and because of sponsorship issues the two championships raced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Circuit De Valencia
Circuit Ricardo Tormo, also known as ''Circuit de Valencia'' and officially named ''Circuit de la Comunitat Valenciana Ricardo Tormo'', is a motorsport race track located in Cheste (Valencian Community, Spain) and built in 1999. The track is named after Spanish, two-time world champion Grand Prix motorcycle racer Ricardo Tormo (1952–1998), who died in 1998 of leukemia. It has a capacity of 165,000 and a main straight of . The track hosts the MotoGP Valencian Community Grand Prix. Also, the FIA GT Championship had a race there in 2000 and 2004, the World Touring Car Championship from 2005 to 2012, the European Le Mans Series in 2007, and the DTM from 2010 to 2012. It has also been Formula E's pre-season test venue since the 2017–18 season, having moved from Donington Park, with the circuit also considered a replacement venue for the 2019–20 season because of the COVID-19 crisis cancelling numerous rounds. It was also the GP3 Series (now FIA Formula 3 Championship) pre- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonathan Rea
Jonathan Rea (born 2 February 1987) is a Northern Irish professional motorcycle racer. He competes in the Superbike World Championship and is a six-time champion in the series. He is the first to have won the Superbike World Championship six times: in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. He also owns the highest number of SBK race wins (107), fastest laps, podiums and total points (over 5,000 gained until the end of August 2021). Previously he was runner-up in the Supersport World Championship for the Ten Kate Honda team in 2008, and runner-up in the British Superbike Championship in 2007 for the HM Plant Honda team. He was named Irish Motorcyclist of the Year in 2007, 2008, 2011 and 2016. Rea made two MotoGP starts in 2012, scoring points on both occasions, but has not been a regular rider in the championship. He was nominated for the 2017 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award, finishing in second place. Career Early career For much of his career he has been backed by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masaryk Circuit
The Masaryk circuit ( cz, Masarykův okruh) or Masarykring, also referred to as the Brno Circuit, refers to two motorsport race tracks located in Brno, Czech Republic. The original street circuit was made up of public roads, and at its longest measured . In 1949, events such as the Czechoslovakian Grand Prix attracted top teams and drivers. The track is named after the first president of Czechoslovakia, Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk. Racing on the old roads ended after 1986, when the new (current) circuit was opened. The annual Motorcycle Grand Prix of the Czech Republic is the circuit's most important event. It has been held here since 1950 and is the most famous motor race in the Czech Republic. The race has been part of the World Grand Prix since 1965. The FIA World Touring Car Championship, FIA GT1 World Championship, Formula Two and the Superbike World Championship also raced at the circuit. The Czech Republic Motorcycle Grand Prix is more of a promoter event than a prof ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 Misano Superbike World Championship Round
The 2008 Misano Superbike World Championship round was the eighth round of the 2008 Superbike World Championship. It took place on the weekend of June 27–29, 2008, at the Misano Adriatico circuit. Superbike race 1 classification Superbike race 2 classification Supersport race classification {, class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%;" ! Pos ! No ! Rider ! Bike ! Laps ! Time ! Grid ! Points , - ! 1 , 88 , Andrew Pitt , Honda CBR600RR , 22 , 37:08.387 , 2 , 25 , - ! 2 , 18 , Craig Jones , Honda CBR600RR , 22 , +5.347 , 4 , 20 , - ! 3 , 65 , Jonathan Rea , Honda CBR600RR , 22 , +9.183 , 6 , 16 , - ! 4 , 99 , Fabien Foret , Yamaha YZF-R6 , 22 , +13.784 , 3 , 13 , - ! 5 , 127 , Robbin Harms , Honda CBR600RR , 22 , +15.863 , 14 , 11 , - ! 6 , 8 , Mark Aitchison , Triumph 675 , 22 , +15.967 , 8 , 10 , - ! 7 , 55 , Massimo Roccoli , Yamaha YZF-R6 , 22 , +21.689 , 13 , 9 , - ! 8 , 77 , Barry Veneman , Suzuki GSX-R600 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Misano Circuit
The Misano World Circuit (officially known as Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli or Misano Circuit Sic 58, and before 2006 called Circuito Internazionale Santa Monica) is a race track located next to the town of Misano Adriatico (Province of Rimini) in the frazione of Santa Monica-Cella. Originally designed in 1969 as a length of , it hosted its first event in 1972. In 1993, the track length was increased to . As of 2007, it began hosting the San Marino and Rimini Coast Grand Prix as part of the MotoGP World Championship. In 2012, the track was renamed to commemorate Marco Simoncelli, a local motorcycle racer who died in 2011. History The circuit was designed in 1969; it was built from 1970 and 1972, and inaugurated that year. Its initial length was and only had a small, open pit area. This version of the circuit hosted three editions of the San Marino motorcycle Grand Prix, from the 1985 season to the 1987 season. In 1993 it was modified for the first time: the tra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 Nürburgring Superbike World Championship Round
The 2008 Nürburgring Superbike World Championship round was the seventh round of the 2008 Superbike World Championship season. It took place on the weekend of June 13–15, 2008, at the Nürburgring. Superbike race 1 classification Superbike race 2 classification Supersport race classification Notes *The Superbike Race 2 was stopped after 14 laps for rain. However, full points were given. *The Supersport race was stopped after one lap for a crash at the first corner. The race was restarted for its full length but three riders (Hill, de Gea and Veneman) were injured and did not take part. {{DEFAULTSORT:2008 Nurburgring Superbike World Championship round Nurburgring Round Nurburgring Superbike Sport in Rhineland-Palatinate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nürburgring
The is a 150,000 person capacity motorsports complex located in the town of Nürburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It features a Formula One, Grand Prix race track built in 1984, and a long "North loop" track, built in the 1920s, around the village and medieval castle of Nürburg in the Eifel mountains. The north loop is long and contains more than of elevation change from its lowest to highest points. Jackie Stewart nicknamed the track "The Green Hell". Originally, the track featured four configurations: the -long ("Whole Course"), which in turn consisted of the ("North Loop") and the ("South Loop"). There was also a warm-up loop called ("Finish Loop") or ("Concrete Loop"), around the Pit stop, pit area. Between 1982 and 1983, the start/finish area was demolished to create a new , which is now used for all major and international racing events. However, the shortened is still in use for racing, testing and public access. History 1925–1939: The beginning of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 Monza Superbike World Championship Round
The 2008 Monza Superbike World Championship round was the fifth round of the 2008 Superbike World Championship. It took place on the weekend of May 9–11, 2008 at the Monza circuit. Superbike race 1 classification Superbike race 2 classification Supersport race classification {, class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%;" ! Pos ! No ! Rider ! Bike ! Laps ! Time ! Grid ! Points , - ! 1 , 99 , Fabien Foret , Yamaha YZF-R6 , 16 , 29:38.261 , 3 , 25 , - ! 2 , 25 , Josh Brookes , Honda CBR600RR , 16 , +1.199 , 2 , 20 , - ! 3 , 23 , Broc Parkes , Yamaha YZF-R6 , 16 , +6.736 , 1 , 16 , - ! 4 , 88 , Andrew Pitt , Honda CBR600RR , 16 , +11.398 , 7 , 13 , - ! 5 , 127 , Robbin Harms , Honda CBR600RR , 16 , +11.477 , 8 , 11 , - ! 6 , 18 , Craig Jones , Honda CBR600RR , 16 , +11.716 , 12 , 10 , - ! 7 , 55 , Massimo Roccoli , Yamaha YZF-R6 , 16 , +11.757 , 4 , 9 , - ! 8 , 14 , Matthieu Lagrive , Honda CBR600RR , 16 , +12.1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Autodromo Nazionale Monza
The Monza Circuit ( it, Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, , National Automobile Racetrack of Monza) is a race track near the city of Monza, north of Milan, in Italy. Built in 1922, it was the world's third purpose-built motor racing circuit after Brooklands and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis and the oldest in mainland Europe. The circuit's biggest event is the Italian Grand Prix. With the exception of the 1980 Italian Grand Prix, 1980 running, the race has been hosted there since 1949 Italian Grand Prix, 1949. Built in the Royal Villa of Monza park in a woodland setting, the site has three tracks – the Grand Prix motor racing, Grand Prix track, the Junior track, and a high speed oval track with steep bankings which was left unused for decades and had been decaying until it was restored in the 2010s. The major features of the main Grand Prix track include the ''Curva Grande'', the ''Curva di Lesmo'', the ''Variante Ascari'' and the ''Curva Alboreto'' (formerly ''Curv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 Assen Superbike World Championship Round
The 2008 Assen Superbike World Championship round was the 4th round of the 2008 Superbike World Championship. It took place on the weekend of April 25–27, 2008, at the TT Circuit Assen located in Assen, Netherlands. Superbike race 1 classification Superbike race 2 classification Supersport race classification {, class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%;" ! Pos. ! No. ! Rider ! Bike ! Laps ! Time/Retired ! Grid ! Points , - ! 1 , 88 , Andrew Pitt , Honda CBR600RR , 21 , 36:10.751 , 9 , 25 , - ! 2 , 65 , Jonathan Rea , Honda CBR600RR , 21 , +0.014 , 2 , 20 , - ! 3 , 26 , Joan Lascorz , Honda CBR600RR , 21 , +0.150 , 5 , 16 , - ! 4 , 99 , Fabien Foret , Yamaha YZF-R6 , 21 , +0.201 , 4 , 13 , - ! 5 , 23 , Broc Parkes , Yamaha YZF-R6 , 21 , +0.283 , 1 , 11 , - ! 6 , 25 , Josh Brookes , Honda CBR600RR , 21 , +0.447 , 7 , 10 , - ! 7 , 77 , Barry Veneman , Suzuki GSX-R600 , 21 , +2.050 , 8 , 9 , - ! 8 , 105 , Gianluca Vizzi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gianluca Vizziello
Gianluca Vizziello (born 3 March 1980 in Policoro) is an Italian motorcycle racer. He currently competes in the CIV Supersport Championship aboard a Kawasaki ZX-6R. Career FIM Superstock 1000 Cup In 2000 Vizziello made his debut in the FIM Superstock 1000 Cup. He made four starts that season with a best finish of fifth at Oschersleben. In 2001 Vizziello competed full-time in the championship and finished sixth in the standings. Vizziello got his first win in 2002, winning the round at Misano. With additional strong results he finished third in the championship that season. 2003 was an up and down season for Vizziello and he dropped to sixth in the championship. Vizziello had an incredibly strong 2004 season. He won 5 of the first seven races and finished second in the other two races. But after being unable to participate in the final two rounds of the season he missed out on the title by 9 points. Superbike World Championship Vizziello moved up to the Superbike World Champion ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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