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 Arai UK http://www.whyarai.com Arai UK RSS 2.0 Feed Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:51:00 GMT http://www.whyarai.com/images/rss/rsslogo.gif Arai UK en-gb 30 CARBON FIBRE ARAI RX-7 RC NOW AVAILABLE TO ORDER Orders are now being taken for the brand new carbon fibre Arai RX-7 RC, one of the most exclusive motorcycle helmets ever produced. A maximum of 300 per year will be manufactured for export, guaranteeing rarity and only 250 will be available in Europ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=322 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 322-001 ARAI SUPPORTS THE NO BUDGET CUP While Arai helmets can be found on the grid at MotoGP, WSB and BSB the pinnacles of motorcycle racing Phoenix Distribution, the UK importer of Arai helmets, is also keen to help the large numbers of riders that race for fun at club level. One of th... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=323 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 323-001 MOTOGP ROUND 11, INDIANAPOLIS, SUNDAY 29th AUGUST DANI PEDROSA, REPSOL HONDARace Position: FirstChampionship Position: SecondWE ARE DOING A GOOD JOB Dani Pedrosa rode to an emphatic win at the Indianapolis Grand Prix, piloting his Honda RC212V to victory ahead of home hero Ben Spies and championship... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=318 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 318-001 ARAI RX-7 GP CRUTCHLOW REPLICA ARRIVES IN UK Fresh from an incredible double victory at the Silverstone round of WSB, and lying fifth in the championship overall, Yamaha rider Cal Crutchlow is now celebrating the arrival of his replica into stock at Phoenix Distribution, the UKs Arai importer. ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=319 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 319-001 ALL ROADS LEAD NORTH TO KNOCKHILL! Mat Jackson's hectic race season continues next weekend (September 4th/5th) over 300 miles away from his home in Warwickshire - at the spectacular Knockhill race track in Scotland.Mat will be in action in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championsh... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=320 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 320-001 BSB ROUND 9, CADWELL PARK, MONDAY 30th AUGUST JOSH BROOKES, HM PLANT HONDARace 1: SecondRace 2: FirstChampionship Position: ThirdIT FEELS GOOD TO WIN AGAINIn the opening race at Cadwell Josh Brookes just missed out on the win, but a determined effort in race two saw him put an impressive move on... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=321 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 321-001 HASLAM TARGETS JOY IN GERMANY LEON HASLAM will be aiming to add to his three race wins of 2010 in Sundays 11th round of the World Superbike Championship at the Nurburgring circuit in Germany. The Alstare Suzuki rider is determined to make up ground to Championship leader Max Biag... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=317 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 317-001 Podium at Silverstone! Warwickshire's Mat Jackson sprayed the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship podium champagne for the second event in a row thanks to yet another fighting drive at Silverstone.Mat finished 3rd in race 3 on Sunday as he became one of only two dr... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=316 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 316-001 Every Silver lining has a cloud for Wrathall Silverstone, the home of British motor racing, hosted rounds 18 and 19 of the Ginetta G50 Championship. The 1.639 mile 'National' circuit was in for some real action as the G50 Cup battle heated up. Joining Frank and Adam this weekend, in the gues... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=315 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 315-001 GET YOUR ARAI HELMET SERVICED AT THE GEORGE WHITE SUMMER LAUNCH PARTY IN CORNWALL To celebrate George Whites recent acquisition of G T Motorcycles three branches in Cornwall the multi-franchised, award-winning dealer will be holding a special launch weekend in the West Country on August 21st and 22nd and Arais British Superbike Ra... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=314 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 314-001 MOTOGP ROUND 10, BRNO, SUNDAY 15th AUGUST DANI PEDROSA, REPSOL HONDARace Position: SecondChampionship Position: SecondITS GOOD TO BE BACK ON THE PODIUM A fast-starting Dani Pedrosa led from pole position at Brno and guided his RC212V to a strong second place at the chequered flag. However, e... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=311 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 311-001 Wrathall Back On Top at Snetterton The Ginetta G50 Championship made its way to Snetterton, one of the fastest tracks in the country, following the 7 week summer break. Frank was intent on making a winning return to the series and to regain the lead of the Championship. Race 1 Makin... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=312 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 312-001 ARAI MEN SWEEP THE BOARD AT ULSTER GP NEARLY! Kiwi Bruce Anstey and his Suzuki GSX-R1000 have made history by becoming the World's fastest combination of rider and machine ever in the Ulster Grand Prix at Dundrod in Northern Ireland, averaging an astonishing 133.977mph in the final race of the d... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=313 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 313-001 BSB ROUND 8, BRANDS HATCH, SUNDAY 8th AUGUST JOSH BROOKES, HM PLANT HONDARace 1: FourthRace 2: DNFRace 3: Sixth Championship Position: ThirdI WAS PUSHING AS HARD AS I COULD, BUT DIDNT FEEL COMFORTABLEThe opening race of the triple-header Brands Hatch BSB weekend, run on Saturday, was red flagge... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=310 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 310-001 WSB ROUND 10, SILVERSTONE CIRCUIT, SUNDAY 1ST JULY LEON HASLAM, ALSTARE SUZUKIRace 1: Third Race 2: FourthChampionship Position: SecondI WAS HAPPY TO FINISH AHEAD OF MAX BIAGGILeon Haslam endured two tough 18-lap races at the British World Superbike 10th round at Silverstone racing to third in race ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=309 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 309-001 Leon, Cal (amp) Jonathan at WSB Silverstone Round 10 1st August Check out the Arai helmets that Leon Haslam, Cal Crutchlow and Jonathan Rea will be wearing this weekend at round 10 of World Superbike at Silverstone. Leon will promote and wear the RAF helmet designed to raise money for the RAF Association see th... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=308 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 308-001 MOTOGP ROUND 9, LAGUNA SECA, SUNDAY 25th JULY DANI PEDROSA, REPSOL HONDARace Position: DNFChampionship Position: SecondI COULDNT DO ANYTHING, I WAS DOWN Dani Pedrosa looked on course for a carbon copy of his stunning Laguna victory from last year and led for the first 11 laps, but the Spaniard w... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=307 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 307-001 MOTOGP ROUND 8, SACHSENRING, SUNDAY 18th JULY DANI PEDROSA, REPSOL HONDARace Position: FirstChampionship Position: SecondWE ARE BACK WINNING RACES AND ITS A GREAT FEELING Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa rode immaculately to secure a dominant win in the German Grand Prix, setting the five fastest... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=305 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 305-001 BSB ROUND 7, SNETTERTON, SUNDAY 18th JULY JOSH BROOKES, HM PLANT HONDARace 1: FirstRace 2: FirstRace 3: DNF Championship Position: SecondI JUST KEPT STEADY AWAYJosh Brookes fought his way through to take victory in the second race on Sunday after winning Saturdays opening race. In race three... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=306 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 306-001 Rocket Centre Open Day-Saturday 24th July The Rocket Centre is holding its annual open day on Saturday 24th July between 10.00-16.00. They are just off junction 6 of the M65 in Blackburn Lancashire.Leon Haslam and the Arai Service Team will be there, so bring along your Arai for a free safe... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=303 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 303-001 An Evening with Alstare Suzuki WSB Star Leon Haslam-Tuesday August 3rd Come along and join the North Yorkshire Road Racing Supporters Club at the Golden Lion Hotel in Northallerton for an evening with WSB star Leon Haslam and his father, the racing legend that is-Ron Haslam, the event takes place after the British round... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=304 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 304-001 Arai at Snetterton Star-Studded Suzuki GSX-R Day Also present will be current World Superbike championship series contender Leon Haslam and his teammate Sylvain Guintoli along with BSB stars Tommy Hill, Yukio Kagayama, Alastair Seeley and Michael Laverty who will offer advice, mentoring and of cour... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=302 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 302-001 MOTOGP ROUND 7, CATALUNYA, SUNDAY 4th JULY Podiums and hard graft for Arai riders under the Spanish sun DANI PEDROSA, REPSOL HONDARace Position: Second Championship Position: SecondI WAS PUSHING AS HARD AS POSSIBLE Dani Pedrosa took a closely-fought second place in an action-p... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=300 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 300-001 BSB ROUND 6, KNOCKHILL, SUNDAY 4th JULY A Stormy Sunday for Arai riders, but job doneJOSH BROOKES, HM PLANT HONDARace 1: Third Race 2: Cancelled Championship Position: FirstI AM NEVER HAPPY WITH THIRDJosh Brookes moved into the BSB championship lead after a podium fi... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=301 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 301-001 Staffordshire Bike Show-Trentham Gardens-Sunday 4th July Organised by Staffordshire County Council Road Safety (MCIA Member) and staged at Trentham Gardens, the show plans to attract between 3k-5k visitors from the biking and non biking community. Trentham Gardens is only two miles from junction 15 of the... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=299 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 299-001 BSB ROUND 5, MALLORY PARK, SUNDAY 27th JUNE JOSH BROOKES, HM PLANT HONDARace 1: SecondRace 2: SecondChampionship Position: SecondIT WAS A GAMBLEJosh Brookes was only headed by team-mate Ryuichi Kyonari in both races at Mallory, and a pair of second places are great news for his championship. K... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=295 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 295-001 MOTOGP ROUND 6, ASSEN, SATURDAY 26th JUNE DANI PEDROSA, REPSOL HONDARace Position: Second Championship Position: SecondIM SURPRISED BY THIS RESULT Dani Pedrosa rode to second place in the 80th edition of the Dutch TT and duly climbed back into second place in the MotoGP Wo... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=294 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 294-001 WSB ROUND 8, MISANO, SUNDAY 27TH JUNE LEON HASLAM, ALSTARE SUZUKIRace 1: EighthRace 2: SecondChampionship Position: SecondWE CAN BEAT HIMLeon Haslam fought back from a disappointing eighth place in the opening race of round eight of the World Superbike Championship at Misano, San Marino ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=296 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 296-001 Tommy Bridewell Tribute Helmet Tommy Bridewell will be wearing this design at Mallory Park British Superbike this weekend as a tribute to his brother Ollie who unfortunately lost his life there in 2007. .The helmet will then be given to the Chris Jones Riders Fund ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=293 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 293-001 MOTOGP ROUND 5, SILVERSTONE, SUNDAY 20th JUNE A challenging weekend for Arai riders in Northamptonshire DANI PEDROSA, REPSOL HONDARace Position: Eighth Championship Position: ThirdWE CAN QUICKLY PUT THIS WEEKEND BEHIND US The Silverstone MotoGP weekend finished up a difficult... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=287 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 287-001 HASLAM LOOKING FOR MISANO SUCCESS LEON HASLAM is ready to put the disappointment of the previous round behind him as he heads into this weekends eighth round of the World Superbike Championship at Misano in Italy. Haslam finished second in the opening race of the American round three... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=291 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 291-001 Morgan takes maiden victory at Croft The weather at the Croft circuit improved for Sunday's race calendar, as the crowds flocked in to see the day's action, under the blue skies of the North Yorkshire circuit. Race 2 (Sunday)Grid positions for race two, were governed by the finishing o... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=292 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 292-001 Frank sets new lap record for the Dynojet team at Croft The G50 Cup championship reached the half-way point of the racing season. The North Yorkshire circuit of croft was this weekend's host. It's sweeping curves and long straights will test the driver's abilities to the full, in the scramble to make a b... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=288 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 288-001 WILLIAM DUNLOP RACING........FOUR OUT OF FIVE AIN'T BAD "The best National Road Race I've had so far". The words of William Dunlop after he produced a four timer in Saturdays sun drenched Bush Road Races in Co-Tyrone, with the Ballymoney rider also setting a new absolute course lap record into the equati... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=289 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 289-001 Flashy Performance for Honda Racing Team Scotsman Gordon 'Flash' Shedden has thrust himself into contention for this seasons Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship with a spectacular double win for the Honda Racing Team at Croft today. Shedden powered his Civic to a lights-to-flag vict... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=290 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 290-001 MAT GEARS UP FOR 100th BTCC RACE Mat Jackson's Dunlop British Touring Car Championship adventures move to the Croft circuit in North Yorkshire this weekend where the Warwickshire ace will celebrate his 100th race start in Britain's premier motor racing series. After four rounds (12 ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=286 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 286-001 ARAI MAKE A CLEAN SWEEP AT THE 2010 TT Seven victories from seven races for the Japanese brandIan Hutchinson, riding for Padgetts Honda, had a historic race week at this years TT, standing on the top step of the podium in all five of the solo races and becoming the first man ever to do so... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=283 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 283-001 YOSHIMURA SUZUKI TAKES SUZUKA 300 VICTORY The Yoshimura Suzuki team of Daisaku Sakai and Nobuatsu Aoki took victory in the drama-packed Suzuki 300km Endurance race today, overcoming torrential rain showers, and ever-changing track conditions. The start of the race was delayed, but with the w... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=280 Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 280-001 POST TT SMILES-WILLIAM DUNLOP Ballymoney rider William Dunlop ended TT2010 with a broad grin on his face, when the Co-Antrim rider scored a hat trick of race wins at the Manx Telecom Post TT Races on the Billowen circuit near Castletown on Saturday evening.Dunlop, who rounded of ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=281 Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 281-001 Records fall as Padgett's and Ian Hutcinson make it 5 out of 5 to rule the Island 5 starts, 5 finishes, 5 wins, that's the incedible record of Ian Hutchinson and the Padgett's team at the end of an amazing 2010 Isle of Man TT. Hutchinson not only equalled the record of 4 wins in a week, held by Phillip McCallen since 1996, he wen... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=282 Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 282-001 Arai's Davy Morgan - Podium at Billown to End 2010 TT Davy finished off his 2010 TT with an outing on the Davy Morgan #71 Road Racing Supporters Club 250cc Honda at the Post TT Races at Billown in Castletown. In beautiful conditions practice went well and he qualified third, which meant a front row star... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=285 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 285-001 Arai's Davy Morgan - Top Ten Finish (amp) 125mph in Senior TT The Blue Riband Senior TT was the final race of the TT over six laps and Davy was looking for another great result to back up last weeks Superbike TT result and help him get over the disappointment of his retirement on the Supersport TT. The race sta... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=284 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 284-001 KLAFFENBOCK AND SAYLE DO THE DOUBLE WITH WIN IN SURE SIDECAR RACE 2 AT THE ISLE OF MAN TT RACES Klaus Klaffenbock and Daniel Sayle took their second victory of the week in yet another nail biting finish at the 2010 Isle of Man TT Races fuelled by Monster Energy when they won the second Sure Sidecar race on Thursday afternoon by just 1.12seconds... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=272 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 272-001 COLIN EDWARDS BIG NIGHT OUT IN YORKSHIRE! Arai, in conjunction with the North Yorkshire Road Racing Supporters Club (NYRRSC) are delighted to announce an evening with double WSB champion and MotoGP superstar (and career-long Arai wearer) Colin Edwards, WSB racer Jonathan Rea and TT stars Ian... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=267 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 267-001 2ND DAY OF RACING FOR ARAI RIDER DAVY MORGAN AT THE 2010 TT The second day of racing and Davy was looking for two good runs to get some good overall finishes and some points for the Privateers Championship. The day start with the Supersport TT and just as the CSC Branson R6 Yamaha was being pushed to the line... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=271 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 271-001 MOTOGP ROUND 4, MUGELLO, SUNDAY 6th JUNE Top step of the podium for Arai! DANI PEDROSA, REPSOL HONDARace Position: First Championship Position: SecondITS AN UNBELIEVABLE FEELING!Dani Pedrosa took an emphatic runaway win at Mugello, and the result elevates Pedrosa to ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=266 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 266-001 Dynojet Team add more podium visits at Oulton Park The fourth weekend of racing took the G50 Cup Championship to the picturesque venue of Oulton Park, on the 2.2260 mile Island Circuit. Frank and Adam were joined this weekend by guest driver the former Formula One Driver, Martin Donnelly who drove fo... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=269 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 269-001 HUTCHINSON SCORES SECOND WIN AT 2010 TT RACES WITH VICTORY IN MONSTER ENERGY SUPERSPORT 1 RACE Ian Hutchinson made it two from two at the 2010 Isle of Man TT Races fuelled by Monster Energy when he won a record-breaking and thrilling first Monster Energy Supersport race on Monday morning, taking the victory by just 3.03seconds. The Padgetts Ho... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=268 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 268-001 Gold and Silver for Neal and Shedden Honda Racing Team: BTCC Race Review, Rounds 10-12, Oulton Park, CheshireIn the company of World Champion cyclist Ed Clancy and World Champion gymnast Beth Tweddle, Matt Neal and Gordon Shedden brought home Gold and Silver medals at Oulton Park in Che... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=270 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 270-001 William Dunlop at the 2010 TT William Dunlops luck at the 2010 Isle of Man TT Races turned in his favour on Monday, after the Chris Dowds backed rider secured two Silver Replica's in the Monster Energy Supersport 600 TT Race, and the Royal London 360 Superstock Race.In the Monste... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=274 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 274-001 Harvey triumphs at Zandvoort Arai driver Jack Harvey consolidated his lead at the top of the Formula BMW points table with a comfortable victory in today's first race at Zandvoort. The RSF-backed Fortec driver set three fastest laps in succession in the closing stages of the rac... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=273 Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 273-001 Superbike Misery for William Dunlop Ballymoneys William Dunlop's tale of woe at the 2010 Isle of Man TT Races continued on Saturday, when the 24 year old Co-Antrim rider was forced to retire from the 6 lap Pokerstars TT Race, after he suffered machine failure.Dunlop, who had been lying... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=279 Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 279-001 Arai Rider Davy Morgan goes Faster again in Final Practice The last night of practice for the 2010 TT and a final chance to get bikes set-up for the racing ahead. Davy had a busy night with a lap on each of the three bikes and hopefully times that would give hime confidence ahead of the races starting with t... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=277 Sat, 05 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 277-001 Arai Rider Davy Morgan goes Faster than Ever in Superbike TT Racing for the 2010 TT got underway today for Davy Morgan Racing with the Superbike TT and in a competitive race Davy was going to have to work hard to get any sort of result. From he left Glencutchery Road he was determined to do the best he could a... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=278 Sat, 05 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 278-001 Arai Rider Davy Morgan at the 2010 TT After Wednesday's disappointment when a broken oil pressure switch on the Strangford Holiday Park Suzuki resulted in a first lap retirement at Sulby, and no more track time. It was back to business on Thursday and a late start with the sidecars going... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=275 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 275-001 TT TOUGH TIMES FOR DUNLOP William Dunlop ended Practice for the 2010 Isle of Man TT Races slightly bewildered with Dunlop having to revert to a standard spare engine for his Chris Dowds Supersport 600 machine, after Dunlop blew his Supersport engine during Wednesday nights pr... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=276 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 276-001 Arai Wearer Davy Morgan - Moving Forward at 2010 TT It was a busy night for Davy Morgan Racing on the second night of timed practice at the 2010 TT as Davy squeezed in the maximum of four laps on the mountain circuit. With a few adjustments to the CSC Branson R6 and Strangford Holiday Park Suzuki, som... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=265 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 265-001 WSB ROUND 7, MILLER MOTORSPORTS PARK, MONDAY 31ST MAY WSB ROUND 7, MILLER MOTORSPORTS PARK, MONDAY 31ST MAY An up and down day for Arai riders in UtahLEON HASLAM, ALSTARE SUZUKIRace 1: SecondRace 2: DNFChampionship Position: SecondTHATS HOW IT GOES IN RACINGLeon Haslam followed a second place finish i... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=259 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 259-001 ARAI'S HUTCHINSON AGAIN SETS THE PACE AT THE ISLE OF MAN TT RACES BUT DONALD HOT ON HIS HEELS Just as the weathermen predicted, heavy morning rain and fog dispersed as Tuesday wore on and by 5pm, the majority of the Isle of Man was blessed with bright sun and clear blue skies, ideal weather for the second official practice session of the 2010... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=264 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 264-001 IAN HUTCHINSON SETS THE PACE IN FIRST QUALIFYING SESSION AT 2010 ISLE OF MAN TT RACES A pleasant, dry and sunny day on the Island meant that the 2010 Isle of Man TT Races were able to get underway on Monday and with near perfect conditions all around the Mountain Course, a near full session was completed. With wispy cloud gradually in... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=260 Mon, 31 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 260-001 1ST TIME DOWN THE ROAD-ARAI 'S GARY JOHNSON AT THE TT Hey there,Before I start I'll apologise for my spelling throughout these messages :) We've all been out tonight for the first time and conditions were pretty good, gone out on the easy side just to sight myself back in and as i thought i'd forgot ho... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=261 Mon, 31 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 261-001 ARAI'S DAVY MORGAN SOLID START TO TT 2010 After the disappointment of Saturdays practice postponement due to the weather, the 2010 TT got underway for real with the first timed session and Davy was ready to go. With it being the first time on track at race speeds it was a case of getting in ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=263 Mon, 31 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 263-001 TT NEWCOMERS GET THEIR FIRST EXPERIENCE OF THE MOUNTAIN CIRCUIT AS WEATHER CLOSES IN ON THE ISLE OF MAN Persistent rain and fog meant it was a low key start to the 2010 Isle of Man TT Races fuelled by Monster Energy and the poor weather conditions meant that track activity on the Mountain Course was confined just to the Newcomers controlled sighting la... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=262 Sun, 30 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 262-001 ARAI AT THE 2010 ISLE OF MAN TT Arais Service, racers, special helmets and ride before you buy head to Monas IsleThe Arai ServiceArai has a long history and has become synonymous with the Isle of Man TT. Fittingly some of the top names racing at the 2010 TT are Arai riders; Bruce A... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=256 Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 256-001 HASLAM HOPING FOR AMERICAN GLORY Haslam finished third and first in the two races at Kyalami a fortnight ago and leads the Championship by 15 points heading into the American round of the series. The race is on Monday, a public holiday for Memorial Day, and Alstare Suzuki Team rider... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=257 Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 257-001 Text to Win - Battle of Britain Arai/RAF Replica To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain and help raise money for the Wings Appeal, Arai and the RAF Association have joined forces to design a truly unique helmet.The Arai/RAF Association replica will be signed by Leon Haslam and... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=258 Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 258-001 Arai And RAF Association Team Up To Raise Money For The Wings Appeal To commemorate what the few did for so many, 70 years ago.Phoenix Distribution, the UK importer of Arai helmets, has teamed up with the Royal Air Forces Association to produce a one-off Arai RX-7 GP motorcycle helmet. This year the RAF Association ar... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=254 Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 254-001 ARAI TOPS 2010 J.D. POWER STUDY FOR TWELTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR The Japanese brand scores highest in overall satisfactionArai has once again come out top overall in the 2010 J.D Power Motorcycle Helmet Satisfaction Study; this is the 12th straight year that Arai has earned its number one ranking from J.D. Power.U... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=255 Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 255-001 BSB Round 4, Cadwell Park, Sunday 23rd May Spectacular racing and results for Arai ridersJOSH BROOKES, HM PLANT HONDARace 1: Fourth Race 2: First Championship Position: SecondITS SUCH A GREAT FEELINGBrookes had a baptism of fire at the undulating and ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=252 Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 252-001 MOTOGP Round 3, Le Mans, Sunday 23rd May Solid points scoring from Arai riders, but work still to doDANI PEDROSA, REPSOL HONDARace Position: Fifth Championship Position: FourthI WAS MAKING A LOT OF MISTAKESIn the early stages of the race, Pedrosa looked on course to fi... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=253 Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 253-001 WSB ROUND 6, KYALAMI, SUNDAY 16TH MAY LEON HASLAM, ALSTARE SUZUKIRace 1: Third Race 2: First Championship Position: FirstWHAT AN AMAZING DAY!Leon Haslam, wearing his unique World Cup replica Arai, extended his World Superbike Championship lead... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=250 Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 250-001 North West 200, Saturday 15th May NORTH WEST 200, SATURDAY 15TH MAYArai riders clean up in Ireland!SUPERBIKE First: Alastair SeeleyFifth: Ian HutchinsonSixth: Keith AmorSUPERSPORT RACE ONEFirst: Alastair SeeleySecond: Ian HutchinsonThird: Michael DunlopFourth: Keith AmorALASTAIR SEEL... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=251 Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 251-001 Blake Roar onto the Red Carpet at the Classical Brit Awards in Support of Get On Singing stars Blake made a dramatic entrance at tonights Classical Brit Awards, arriving on the red carpet on a fleet of motorbikes. The band, who are headlining tonights gala event, chose to arrive in style to show their support for the Get On campa... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=249 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 249-001 Haslam World Cup Replica-The Haslam World Cup Replica can be ordered via the Arai Five Star dealer network. WSB championship leaders commemorative helmet will be available to a lucky fewWith the 2010 World Cup just a few short weeks from kick-off in South Africa, football fever is once again set to grip the entire world and, of course, the World Superbike ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=243 Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 243-001 Haslam Backing England World Cup Bid with Arai-The Haslam World Cup Replica can be ordered via the Arai Five Star dealer network. ALSTARE Suzuki Team rider Leon Haslam will demonstrate his support for Englands football team in South Africa on Sunday when he wears a unique and commemorative Arai helmet especially prepared for South Africas sixth round of the World Superbike Cham... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=244 Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 244-001 Phoenix Joins Get on Campaign Phoenix Distribution, the official UK importer of premium motorcycle brands Arai, Abus, Yoshimura, Kappa, Pinlock, Fine Vision, Max Vision, VentureShield and Shift It are pleased to announce their support of the Get On campaign.The Get On initiative ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=245 Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 245-001 Dunlop Doubles up in First Practice Race at North West 200 William Dunlop took provisional pole in both the 125cc and Supersport 600cc first practice sessions for this years Relentless North West 200 on Tuesday night.Riding the John Delaney/KRP 125 Honda, and the Chris Dowds Supersport 600 Yamaha, William pu... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=242 Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 242-001 Arai sets up at the North West 200 This years North West 200 in its 81st year is now underway with the main races taking place on 15th May. Over the course of its history, the NW200 has become Irelands largest outdoor sporting event, attracting crowds in excess of 150,000. Set up in ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=239 Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 239-001 Michelin Power Cup, Round 2, Cadwell Park The second round of the Michelin Power Cup took place last weekend at Cadwell Park in Lincolnshire.In the 600cc class, Adrian Allsopp took two out of the three race wins with Simon Gardner taking the other top podium spot following his clean-sweep at... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=241 Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 241-001 Arai Axces Unveiled Arai have recently announced a new addition to their 2010 UK range, which will be available in dealers from the end of July. The Arai Axces has all the qualities expected of a helmet from the iconic Japanese manufacturer; superb comfort and unmatchab... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=237 Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 237-001 WSB Round 5, Monza, Sunday 9th May LEON HASLAM, ALSTARE SUZUKIRace 1: FourthRace 2: SecondChampionship Position: FirstIT WAS A VERY CLOSE THING!After a fourth place in the first race, Leon Haslam fought tooth-and-nail to take a podium in the second race to keep his series lead intact;... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=238 Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 238-001 Haslam Looking for Sucess in South Africa LEON HASLAM goes in search of race wins in Sundays sixth round of the World Superbike Championship at the Kyalami circuit on the outskirts of Johannesburg, South Africa. Alstare Suzuki Team rider Haslam leads the World Championship by a slender three... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=240 Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 240-001 Turvey happy to be a pain in Spain Oliver Turvey, struggling with a decidedly off-the-pace car, soaked up race-long pressure in the GP2 reverse grid race in Barcelona this morning to hang onto fifth place.The iSport driver, starting from the second row of the grid, held onto fourth pl... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=248 Sun, 09 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 248-001 Jesse Jones Race Report Jesse Jones is back at the top of the MRO Superteens series after 4 settled 2nd places at the Pembrey Circuit situated at the far end of Wales. It was Jesses first time at the Welsh track and after a few practice sessions he really clicked with twis... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=236 Sat, 08 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 236-001 Dominant win for Harvey in Barcelona Jack Harvey converted yesterday's hard-won pole position into a dominant victory in today's season-opening Formula BMW Europe race in Barcelona.The RSF-backed Fortec driver led from start to finish setting a succession of fastest laps to finish five ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=247 Sat, 08 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 247-001 Arai at the Thundersprint This weekend the 8th and 9th of May sees the Thundersprint take place in the town centre of Northwich, Cheshire; over the last few years this event has become one of the most popular and well-attended events on the motorcycling calendar.Over 100 cl... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=229 Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 229-001 Budget Bites Back-Rachel Green-BWRDC Winner RG headed to her home circuit of Brands Hatch for round 3 of the G50 Cup, excited to get back on the form that her local circuit always inspires from her. However, she was never to get the chance.Having found herself some space in qualifying on the S... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=230 Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 230-001 High Speed Battle Beckons for Haslam at Monza LEON HASLAM will be chasing a third race victory of the year in this weekends fifth round of the World Superbike Championship at the historic Monza circuit near Milan, Italy. Alstare Suzuki Team rider Haslam leads the World Championship by 20 points ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=235 Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 235-001 BSB Round 3, Oulton Park, Monday 3rd May JOSH BROOKES, HM PLANT HONDARace 1: Sixth Race 2: Eighth Championship Position: ThirdITS BEEN A DIFFICULT AND FRUSTRATING DAYHondas HM Plant team had a challenging day at Oulton; in the opening race of the day... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=227 Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 227-001 Michelin Power Cup moves to Cadwell Park The second round of the 2010 Michelin Power Cup moves on to Cadwell Park in Lincolnshire this weekend 8/9 May following a successful first round at Snetterton last month.The riders will take their places on the grid to compete in the 600 and 1000cc c... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=234 Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 234-001 MOTOGP Round 2, Jerez, Spain, Sunday 3rd May DANI PEDROSA, REPSOL HONDARace Position: Second Championship Position: ThirdMMM, MAYBE THIS IS GOING TO BE DIFFICULT!Dani Pedrosa took second place in a gripping Grand Prix of Spain at Jerez, crossing the line just half a second be... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=228 Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 228-001 Dynojet Team beat the wet weather conditions The Brands Hatch weather took a turn for the worst, as heavy rainfall overnight continued throughout the morning. Weather warning's were in place for the local area. The Ginetta G50 race was scheduled for 2.45pm, but it was inevitable that the rac... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=232 Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 232-001 Honda Snatches Top Spot BTCC Title Race Honda Racing Team: BTCC Race Report, Rounds 7-9, Brands Hatch, KentThe Honda Racing Team ace Matt Neal has taken the lead of the drivers standings in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship in a dramatic weekend of racing at Brands Hatch in K... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=233 Sun, 02 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 233-001 Win No 2 for Calado at Silverstone James Calado put his British Formula 3 championship campaign firmly back on track Silverstone this afternoon with his second lights-to-flag victory of the weekend. The F3 rookie, who pulled off a similar start-to-finish win on Saturday, took the cheq... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=246 Sun, 02 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 246-001 Dynojet Team crack the lap record at Brands Hatch The G50 Cup Championship moved to the iconic motor racing venue of Brands Hatch GP for the first of two visits this season. Frank and Adam are joined this weekend by guest driver and ITV4 Sports commentator Simon Hill. Simon has raced in the Lotus S... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=231 Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 231-001 Jap Fest-15th May, Castle Combe Circuit, Wltshire Arais factory-trained technicians will be on hand at Jap Fest to give advice on helmet fitment, the latest safety standards (amp) regulations as well as general care and maintenance tips. We also offer a custom fitting service, re-lining where necess... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=225 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 225-001 Wrathall conquers the 'rock' in fine style Overnight rain, followed by light rainfall during the morning changed the track conditions for the scheduled 10.00 am race. Wets were the order of the day for the Ginetta line up. Race 2The grids for race two were determined by finishing position in... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=223 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 223-001 Mixed Fortunes for Haslam in Holland LEON HASLAM finished in 11th place then second in the two races of Sundays fourth round of the World Superbike Championship at the Assen circuit in Holland. A first race front tyre puncture cost the Alstare Suzuki Team rider valuable Championship poi... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=220 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 220-001 First Win of the Year for Gary Paffett Gary Paffett (Salzgitter AMG Mercedes C-Class) won the 2010 DTM's opening round at Hockenheim and began the new season like he had ended the previous one - with a victory. Gary started the race from pole position - the seventh of his DTM career. He ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=222 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 222-001 WSB Round 4, Assen, Sunday 25th April 2010 Arai riders super strong in HollandLEON HASLAM, ALSTARE SUZUKIRace 1: Eleventh Race 2: Second Championship Position: FirstELBOWS WERE EVERYWHERE!Leon Haslam recovered from a disappointing 11th place in race one of the Assen World ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=224 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 224-001 The Highs and Lows of Racing-Steve Mercer Hi all, Sorry for the delay but I'm still getting over the first road racing outing of the year, last weekend. It all started off very well as we headed to Oulton Park for some last minute testing on the Friday 16th as there were a couple of new part... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=226 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 226-001 Wrathall Victorious at 'The Rock' Qualifying Dry, sunny weather set the scene as round 2 of the Ginetta G50 Cup got underway at Rockingham. The 20 minute qualifying session saw Frank lead from the front and set the quickest time on only his 3rd lap of the 1.940 mile circuit. Contente... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=221 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 221-001 G50 Cup Star Wrathall Teams Up With Arai Current Ginetta G50 Cup championship leader Frank Wrathall will head to Rockingham this weekend equipped with the latest Arai GP-6 crash helmet.The stunning new Arai GP-6 crash helmet was kindly supplied by Phoenix Distribution, and the exceptional p... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=219 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 219-001 Haslam Looking for Dutch Delight LEON HASLAM is looking for a third World Superbike Championship race win of the year in this weekends fourth round of the series at the Assen circuit in the north of Holland. Alstare Suzuki Team rider Haslam leads the World Championship by 18 points ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=217 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 217-001 Honda Racing Team BTCC Preview Report - Rounds 4-6, Rockingham - Northamptonshire The Honda Racing Team drivers Matt Neal and Gordon Shedden are both predicting a tough fight when the 2010 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship reconvenes at Rockingham in Northamptonshire this weekend.Honda Civic racer Neal thinks the competi... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=218 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 218-001 BSB Round 2, Thruxton, 18th April Another great day for Arai ridersJOSH BROOKES, HM PLANT HONDARace 1: Second Race 2: First Championship Position: SecondI JUST GOT MY HEAD DOWN AND STAYED CONSISTENT.Josh Brookes secured his maiden BSB victory a... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=216 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 216-001 George White Superbikes Lift Off The innovative motorcycle, accessory and clothing retailer George White Superbikes,chalked up another incredible first last week by test flying their very own hot-air balloon.The hot air balloon, built by Chester-based specialists Linstrand Balloons,... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=214 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 214-001 First Race Blues for Boast The Norfolk Arena would host round one of the 2010 Pozzani Silkolene UK Shorttrack Championship, where Suzuki rider Peter Boast had his ups and downs.Boast came away with a heat race win at the start of the day, followed by a third in the semi race, ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=215 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 215-001 WSB Round 3 Valencia, Sunday 11th April Arai riders claim both wins!LEON HASLAM, ALSTARE SUZUKIRace 1: First Race 2: Fourth Championship Position: FirstI EXPECTED THAT I WOULD COME UNDER ATTACKLeon Haslam stormed his way to victory in the first World Superbike... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=204 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 204-001 MOTOGP Round 1, Qatar, Sunday 11th April Arai riders collect solid points and get the season underway, at last.NICKY HAYDEN, MARLBORO DUCATIRace Position: Fourth Championship Position: FourthITS A LONG SEASONNicky Hayden finally got the Ducati hes wanted and made good use ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=209 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 209-001 Arai Launch Ride Before You Buy Try a top of the range RX-7 GP or Quantum where it matters on the road.As with many premium products trying before buying helps the consumer understand why spending the extra money is justified. Phoenix Distribution understands this and is presentin... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=210 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 210-001 BSB Brands Hatch 2010 MRO support race 13 year Jesse Jones had a far from untroubled meeting at the second round of the MRO Superteens when the British Motorcycle Racing Clubs youngest class turned out in force to support the opening round of the British Superbike meeting at Brands Hatch.... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=211 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 211-001 Limited Edition 2010 Arai TT Series Helmet The first of three very special RX-7 GPs unveiledArai is synonymous with the Isle of Man TT. Its the helmet the majority of riders trust and wear to race the 37.73 mile road circuit. As in previous years Arai, in conjunction with the TT organisers wi... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=206 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 206-001 Haslam Hoping For Same Again In Valencia LEON HASLAM goes into Sundays third round of the World Superbike Championship at Valencia in Spain hoping to repeat his performance of the opening two rounds in Australia and Portugal. Haslam qualified on the front row of the grid for both rounds, wo... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=203 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 203-001 MICHELIN Power Cup - Round 1 Snetterton 3-4 April 2010 Last weekend saw the first round of the new MICHELIN Power Cup at Snetterton. Fortunately the worst of the forecasted weather did not arrive and by the time of the first race on Saturday the track was almost dry.The Hottrax paddock was soon full of ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=212 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 212-001 BSB ROUND 1, BRANDS HATCH, SUNDAY 5TH APRIL A mixed bag for Arai ridersALASTAIR SEELEY, RELENTLESS SUZUKI BY TASRace 1: FourthRace 2: ThirdChampionship Position: ThirdI REALLY ENJOYED TODAY!Alastair Seeley secured a maiden podium finish at Brands Hatch as the rookie fought his way to third in ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=213 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 213-001 Honda Racing Team BTCC Race Report from Rounds 1-3, Thruxton - Hampshire The Honda Racing Team showed the race-winning potential of the British Touring Car Championship Civic during the opening rounds at Thruxton in Hampshire this weekend with a podium finish in the second of three races. The two racing Civics proved the... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=205 Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 205-001 Airwaves BMW lead Championship Thruxton Steven Kane wins his first ever BTCC race in a one-two finish for the Airwaves BMW team at Thruxton; Mat Jackson secures two podium finishes - and Airwaves BMW lead the championship. Does it get any better than this?From the off things looked good fo... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=207 Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 207-001 Rachel Green's First Outing Full of Highs and Lows The Thruxton opener had arrived on a typical Easter weekend - some of the most incelement weather conditions that RG has ever had to face!Friday's testing was torrential, but RG's confidence in the car shone through and she emerged 3rd quickest from ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=208 Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 208-001 Phoenix Announces 2010 Arai Rider Line Up The 2010 British Superbike series gets underway this weekend at Brands Hatch and Phoenix, the official UK importer of Arai Helmets, are pleased to announce the worlds ultimate helmet brand will be sponsoring some of the best racers in Britain. Also, ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=200 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 200-001 Snetterton welcomes the Michelin Power Cup The first round of the 2010 Michelin Power Cup will take place this weekend 3-4 April at Snetterton in Norfolk.Thirty six riders will take their places on the grid to compete in the 600 and 1000cc classes and will be looking to claim some of the cash... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=199 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 199-001 Dunlop Braced For Brands Co-Antrim rider William Dunlop will spearhead his British 125GP Championship chase this weekend, when the quietly spoken Ballymoney man will contest the opening round of the 2010 British 125 Championships at Brand Hatch in Kent on Easter Monday.Dunlo... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=202 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 202-001 Arai Supports Motorcycle Party of the Year The dates for the big Open Weekend at George White Superbikes have been announced as Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th April at the UKs biggest motorcycle dealers impressive and extensive Swindon HQ and UK Arai importer, Phoenix, will be present with the... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=198 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 198-001 WSB Round 2, Portimao, Sunday 28th March 2010 Solid points haul for Arai ridersLEON HASLAM, ALSTARE SUZUKIRace 1: SecondRace 2: SecondChampionship Position: FirstIVE HAD ONE VICTORY AND NOW I WANT MORE!Leon Haslam took a pair of superb runner-up spots in the second round of the Superbike World C... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=196 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 196-001 The Money Shop Joins Mat (amp) Airwaves BMW for the 2010 BTCC Campaign Tuesday, 23 March 2010: Leading consumer financial service provider The Money Shop will back fans' favourite Mat Jackson's bid to win Britains top motor racing title, the Dunlop British Touring Car Championship, in 2010 for the Motorbase-run Airwaves... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=197 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 197-001 Rogers Takes Maiden RSF Win at Brands Fraser Rogers got his RSF debut off to a flying start at Brands Hatch claiming a convincing win at the NGRCC's wet and miserable season opener.Rogers - competing in the North Gloucestershire club's 125GP and 400 Streetstocks race - led home last year... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=201 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 201-001 Arai Supports Porsche Scholarship Drivers for 2010 Porsche Carrera Cup GB Scholarship winners Euan Hankey and Michael Meadows were presented with their brand new Arai GP-6S crash helmets at the recent Porsche Media Day at Silverstone prior to getting their first taste of the Carrera Cup car they will... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=194 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 194-001 Arai Supports BWRDC Goldstar Awards Ilsa Cox and Alice Powell struck gold when they scooped two coveted British Women Racing Drivers Club (BWRDC) awards, presented to them by the legendary Sir Stirling Moss at the recent Autosport International Show.In front of a huge crowd surrounding... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=193 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 193-001 Racing Steps with Arai The Racing Steps Foundation (RSF) was set up in late 2007 by former commodities trader and petrol-head, Graham Sharp, with the sole aim of helping young and under-funded British talent find a way onto motor sport's world stage. The logic behind the R... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=192 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 192-001 2010 Arai RX7 GP Hayden Replica The Kentucky Kids Kool New PaintNicky Hayden starts his second year racing for the Ducati MotoGP team with high hopes for the 2010 season and a brand new paintjob on his Arai RX7 GP. The popular 29 year-old American from Owensboro Kentucky, who won t... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=191 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 191-001 Arai Support Wings Easter Egg Run. The Arai Race Service will be present at the Royal Air Force Association Wings Easter Egg Appeal on Sunday 28th March.Following on from the overwhelming success of last years event, bikers will again be taking Easter Eggs and cuddly toys from various... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=188 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 188-001 Raffle at RAF Cosford Wings Easter Egg Appeal for a one off Signed (amp) Framed Poster. Come along to the Royal Air Forces Associations Wings Appeal Easter Egg Run on Sunday 28th March, 2010 at RAF Cosford in Shropshire and you could be in with a chance of going home with this fantastic A3 mounted and framed poster signed by British WSB... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=190 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 190-001 Jesse Jones, MRO Superteens First Round-Brands Hatch 13 year old Basildon schoolboy Jesse Jones made a solid start to the season last weekend as he attempts to win back to back MRO Superteen championships with 3 wins and a second at the Brands Hatch opening roundJesse was on pole position for the weeke... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=187 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 187-001 Arai Racing News WSB ROUND 1, PHILLIP ISLAND SUNDAY 28TH FEBRUARYArai riders get off to a great startLEON HASLAM, ALSTARE SUZUKIRace 1: First Race 2: Second Championship Position: 1stTHIS FEELS GREAT!Leon Haslam recorded his first ever Wor... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=182 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 182-001 Race with Arai and the ACU ACU and Arai renew CTC training initiativePhoenix Distribution, the UK importer of Arai Helmets, is continuing its support of entry-level motorcycle racing in conjunction with the Auto Cycle Union (ACU) throughout 2010. Any rider who wishes to start ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=185 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT 185-001 Rookie Superteen Champion Jesse Jones Regular readers of the Riders Digest will have seen the feature a couple of months ago about Rookie Superteen champion Jesse Jones. In the article we mentioned that the Digest, in association with Arai helmets would present him with one of their all ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=186 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT 186-001 The 2010 Arai Range -First wave of new Arai Helmet designs arrive in UK With Spring and the riding season approaching, motorcyclists all over Britain will be looking forward to getting on their bikes for the first outing of the year. In readiness, Phoenix, Arais UK distributor, has been busy receiving the new 2010 design... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=183 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT 183-001 British F3 Championship 2010 The first official test for 2010 British F3 Championship kicked off at Snetterton with ARAI drivers packing the top places once again. The Raikkonen Robertson Racing pairing of Daisuke Nakajima and Carlos Huertas were the pace-setting runners today i... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=189 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT 189-001 Haslam Relishing New Challenge With Alstar Suzuki LEON HASLAM is looking for a positive start to his Alstare Suzuki Team career when the 2010 World Superbike Championship gets under way in Australia on Sunday. Haslam has tested twice at the Phillip Island circuit near Melbourne since the end of the ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=181 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT 181-001 Team Yoshimura Races WSB For Yoshimura, motorcycle racing has always been a fundamental part of doing business and the famed Japanese tuning company has been involved in top-flight two-wheeled competition for nearly 60 years. In 2010 Team Yoshimura, who have a very long and ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=179 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT 179-001 Frank Wrathall Becomes a BRDC Rising Star Arai supported driver Frank Wrathall is delighted at being invited onto the hugely prestigious Rising Star programme of the Silverstone based British Racing Drivers Club (BRDC).The award is in recognition of his outstanding performances in racing as ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=180 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT 180-001 Ally Pally Show Danny John - Jules, star of the TV show "Red Dwarf", and his team mate Graham Hoskins undertake the challenge of a lifetime, departing from the Ally Pally Show at Noon on Saturday 27th Feb in aid of BBC TV's "Sport Relief" charity, motorbiking nearly... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=178 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT 178-001 The Craig Jones Arai Sponsorship Award 2010 Phoenix, the UK importer of Arai helmets, are proud to announce that the Craig Jones Arai Sponsorship Award has been presented to 16 year-old British 125GP Championship contender Deane Brown.The Arai Sponsorship Award, which comprises helmets and rac... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=176 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT 176-001 Michelin Power Cup Phoenix/Arai, have pledged support to the new Michelin Power Cup.The fresh series, beginning in 2010, runs in association with the UK's only endurance race club, Hottrax Motorsports to offer competitors massive amounts of track time over its five rou... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=174 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT 174-001 Arai Introduce New SZ-F Designs for 2010 The definitive Arai open face helmet gets cool Banda paint designsJust arrived in the UK are four brand new colourways for the Arai SZ-F open face helmet. For many years the only SZ-F options have been Aluminium Grey, Black or White and while the sol... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=175 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT 175-001 Moray Coast MC Arai Talk Wednesday 3rd February, 2010 Location : Gordon Arms Hotel Fochabers, 7PMMoray Coast Motorcycle Club are hosting an Arai evening on Wednesday 3rd February, 2010, where Arai expert and Managing Director of Arais UK importer, Phoenix, will talk to members about helmet safety, fit, ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=172 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT 172-001 WSB 2010 Portimao Testing ARAIS RACERS IN TOP FORM AT PORTIMAO TESTJonathan Rea emerged with the fastest overall time after the World Superbike pre-season test at Portimao in Portugal, which finished Sunday 24th January. After a total of 143 laps of the 4.592km circuit, the H... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=173 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT 173-001 Porsche Carrera Cup GB Scholarship links up with Arai Porsche Carrera Cup GB Scholarship winners Euan Hankey and Michael Meadows will start the 2010 season with brand new Arai crash helmets following a link-up between Arai and the Carrera Cup GB Scholarship."It is excellent for the Carrera Cup GB Schola... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=171 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT 171-001 Custom Paint Winner Chosen Phoenix Distribution and JLF Designs are delighted to announce the winner of our KartMania 2009 FREE custom paint competition. The winning design from Isabella Sheader, which fought off stiff competition from a number of other entries, can be seen be... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=170 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT 170-001 New Mirror Visors Coming Soon Arai will have available shortly a new series of mirror visors for the GP-6 and CK-6 ranges.Available in four different colours; red/orange, silver, blue and green, these new visors feature a recess around the visor pivot which prevents damage to the... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=169 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT 169-001 Arai 2010: Seven-Strong Car Helmet Range Announced The Arai car helmet range for 2010 is stronger than ever, in every respect.With over half of the 2009 F1 grid using the Arai GP-6 RC (racing carbon), feedback from the worlds best drivers, combined with new construction methods and product developmen... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=168 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT 168-001 Winner of the New Arai Quantum We are delighted to announce that the winner of the 'Be the first to own the new Arai Quantum' competition which was held at the NEC Motorcycle Show between Friday 27th November and Sunday 6th December is Faye Osborne from Birmingham. Faye has chos... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=167 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT 167-001 Winter Riding Kit Available at participating dealers while stocks last. http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=165 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT 165-001 Arai NEC Auction Items Confirmed Phoenix, the UK importer for Arai helmets, has released an impressive list of ten items that will be auctioned off at the NEC International Motorcycle and Scooter Show at 12pm on Saturday December 5.The money raised will go to the MotoGP charity, Rid... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=164 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT 164-001 Arai in Celebratory Mood for NEC Motorcycle Show 2009 New range unveiled, giveaways, race personalities, free helmet servicing and more at the NEC for Arais 25-year anniversary in the UK.Arais UK importer, Phoenix, will exhibit at the NECs International Motorcycle and Scooter Show (November 27 to Decemb... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=162 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT 162-001 Easton Triumphs at Macau Arai racer Stuart Easton has won the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix for the second consecutive year riding the Hydrex IGT Honda Fireblade superbike.Starting in pole position, the young Scot led the field into the first corner and after the first lap had... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=163 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT 163-001 Arai To Host Charity Auction At NEC Motorcycle Show Phoenix, the UK distributor for Arai helmets, will hold a charity auction at the NEC Motorcycle and Scooter show on Saturday December 5, 2009.Starting at 12.00pm on the main stage in the Arai Entertainment Zone (Hall 2), the auction will consist of t... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=161 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT 161-001 Aoyama Crowned Final 250cc World Champion Hiroshi Hiro Aoyama became the last ever 250cc world champion at Valencia yesterday (November 8).The Arai racer, whos replica is available on the range-topping RX-7 GP, entered the last round with a healthy points advantage over the 2008 250 champion... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=160 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT 160-001 Arai Racers on Top of the World Crutchlow and Rea clinch world stage titles in Portugal thriller while Seeley and Plater do the business on home soilThe final round of the Superbike World Championship at the Portimao circuit, Portugal, saw two British Arai racers leave as champions... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=159 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT 159-001 Gino Wins Superstock Title Arai racer Gino Rea has clinched the European Superstock 600 Champion at the final round by a single point.Rea (pronounced Re-a) and his Ten Kate Honda CBR600RR entered the showdown at the Portimao circuit, Portugal, with just a three-point lead.The ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=157 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT 157-001 Crutchlow: World Supersport Champion! Arai Racer Cal Crutchlow rode an intelligent race at the Portimao circuit, Portugal, in order to clinch the World Supersport title for Yamaha.Crutchlows only title rival, Eugene Laverty, was on blistering form, setting the pace and taking the lead ea... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=158 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT 158-001 Haslam Hoping to End Season in Style in Portugal LEON HASLAM is looking to repeat his podium success of 12 months ago when he returns to the Portimao circuit in Portugal for Sundays 14th and final round of the World Superbike Championship. Haslam has demonstrated impressive consistency in recent ro... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=156 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT 156-001 Arai Five Year Competition Winner Announced William Arthur Taylor (centre in picture) will receive a brand new Arai motorcycle helmet every year for the next five years after winning a national competition.With a fantastic prize value of (pound)2,950, Phoenix, the UK distributor of Arai helmet... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=155 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT 155-001 Arai Wins RiDER Power Survey Arai helmets have come top of RiDE magazines colossal 2009 RiDER Power survey.The recent survey, taken part by 5000 readers of the pro-consumer motorcycle magazine, placed three helmets from the Arai range in the overall top 10, with the RX-7 Corsair... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=154 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT 154-001 Steve Plater: 2009 British Supersport Champion HM Plant Hondas Steve Plater was crowned the 2009 British Supersport champion after taking a commanding victory at Oulton Park (October 10, 2009).Plater entered the final round of the season with an 11 point lead over title rival, Billy McConnell. De... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=152 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT 152-001 Boast Crowned 2009 Short Track Champion Twice! Arai racer Pete Boast ended his 2009 season with no-less than two national championship titles under his belt, after being crowned UK Short Track and UK Thunderbike Champion at the final round of the series at Rye House Speedway Stadium, in Hertfords... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=153 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT 153-001 SSTK 600: Gino retakes the championship lead Gino Rea and Ten Kate Honda had a great outcome at Magny Cours (October 4, 2009) finishing second in a hard fought race and retaking the lead in the WSBK Superstock 600 championship.Arai racer Gino, 20, enters the last race of the season at Portimao,... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=151 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT 151-001 WSB: Haga Back On Top Of The World Arai racer Noriyuki Haga took his Ducati Xerox 1098R back to the top of the World Superbike championship table after a 2nd and 1st place at the penultimate round at Magny-Cours, France.Despite only just losing out to his arch title rival, Ben Spies,... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=147 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT 147-001 WSS: Crutchlow Homes In On Title Arai racer Cal Crutchlow has seen his World Supersport championship lead dramatically increased at the French round at Magny-Cours this past weekend (October 4, 2009).Crutchlow started well from his pole position on the grid, momentarily taking first... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=148 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT 148-001 F1: Vettel Triumphant in Suzuka Arai driver Sebastian Vettel drove a faultless grand prix in his Renault-engined Red Bull Racing car, defending his line at the first corner through the Safety Car period to the final four laps of racing.Having qualified on pole and the teams chosen ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=149 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT 149-001 Mat Jackson's brilliant 2009 Season Draws to a Close Warwickshire's racing star Mat Jackson bowed out of the 2009 HiQ British Touring Car Championship with a difficult day at Kent's Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit, but described his season as brilliant'.The Racing Silverline driver's incredible run of ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=150 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT 150-001 The New Arai Quantum:Race Developed for Road Performance The return of the Arai Quantum name brings a motorcycle helmet that is equally suitable for hot, sporty blasts down twisty roads as it is for long periods in the saddle when all-season touring. Arai have built a new helmet that features the much-lov... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=139 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT 139-001 Haslam Looking for French Success Leon Haslam is hoping to take a step forward from his recent consistency when he challenges for a first win of the year in the 13th and penultimate World Superbike Championship round of 2009 at the Magny-Cours circuit in France on Sunday. Haslam has ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=146 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT 146-001 367mph! Chris Carr and Arai The Fastest On Two Wheels Arai racer Chris Carr has claimed a new motorcycle land speed record of 367.382 mph.Carr, seven times American Grand National Flat Track Champion, piloted the BUB Racing Streamliner Seven on the Bonneville Salt Flats on September 24 to recapture the ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=145 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT 145-001 Haslam Consistency Continues in Italy Leon Haslam finished in sixth and eighth places respectively in Sundays two races of round 12 of the World Superbike Championship at the Imola circuit in Italy to retain his sixth place in the Championship. Haslam started from 10th place on the grid ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=144 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT 144-001 Arai Freddie Spencer RX-7 GP Replica Arai has released a new replica of Freddie Spencers iconic helmet design on its range-topping RX-7 GP.Fast Freddie became Arais first motorcycle world champion when he clinched the 1983 MotoGP (then 500GP) championship on the Honda NS 500. Along with... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=142 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT 142-001 Arai Helping the Heroes Arai and Phoenix have backed Centurion Racing in helping raise awareness of the charity 'Help for Heroes' and the dedicated work of the medical staff of Headley CourtThe British Supersport team is organising a fantastic day out at the BSB round at S... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=138 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT 138-001 Chris Carr Comes To Britain Chris Carr, seven times American Grand National Flat Track Champion and Arai racer, is returning to England in early October for a number of exciting engagements.After enjoying last years low-key visit, that Bike magazine said was like Rossi racing a... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=140 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT 140-001 DTM: Penalty Spoils Susie's Chances The beauty both of the city of Barcelona and the wheather on race sunday (September 20) in front of 30.500 spectators probably were the most positive aspects of the spanish DTM round for Susie Stoddart.16th qualifying position was a harsh disappointm... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=141 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT 141-001 New from Pinlock-Max Vision for Arai Pinlock releases the 100 Max Vision anti-fog visor for Arai helmets.Max Vision is an official Arai replacement clear visor, featuring a large recess in the shield designed to fit any of four different anti-fog lenses; clear, light smoke, dark smoke a... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=143 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT 143-001 WSB: John Hopkins Injury Update Stiggy Honda World Superbike John Hopkins is on the road to recovery following his horrific crash in the first World Superbike race at the Nurburgring.His wife, Ashleigh, posted this on Johns official website, www.johnhopkins21.com:Hello everyone. So... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=137 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT 137-001 WSS: Crutchlow Continues Dominant Form in Germany Arai racer Cal Crutchlow dominated the German round of the World Supersport championship this weekend to put one hand firmly on the title.The young Brit topped every session onboard his factory Yamaha R6 and qualified almost 1.5 seconds ahead of the ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=134 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT 134-001 WSB: Up And Down Weekend For Arai Riders Round 11 of the World Superbike championship at the Nurburgring, Germany, was a weekend of mixed fortunes for the Arai riders.Xerox Ducatis Noriyuki Haga entered the round with a slim points advantage over arch title rival, Ben Spies, but a second pl... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=135 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT 135-001 BSB: Seeley Crowned 2009 British Superstock Champion Arai racer Alastair Seeley has secured the 2009 Metzeler British Superstock championship this past weekend at Cadwell Park (August 31).Seeley, riding for Relentless Suzuki, wrapped up the championship with two rounds to go, incredibly having won all ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=132 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT 132-001 BTCC: Jackson Storms Silverstone With Two Wins And A Podium Arai driver Mat Jackson was the star of the British Touring Car Championship round at Silverstone today, taking two wins and a podium."What a day!" said Mat, 28. "To get a win and a podium in the first two races was fantastic, but the final victory f... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=133 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT 133-001 Mat Jackson Storms Silverstone with Two Wins and a Podium Warwickshire's Mat Jackson was the star of the British Touring Car Championship round at Silverstone on Sunday, taking two wins and a podium at the famous Northamptonshire circuit."What a day!" said Mat, 28 years-old. "To get a win and a podium in th... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=136 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT 136-001 Silverstone Star Jackson Can't Wait To Hit The Track Fresh from his triple-podium score in Scotland, Warwickshire racer Mat Jackson is preparing to repeat the incredible success he had at Silverstone last year when he returns to Northamptonshire for round eight of the British Touring Car Championship t... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=131 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT 131-001 MotoGP: Hayden To Wear Make A Wish Helmet At Indianapolis MotoGP Nicky Hayden will wear a special one-off helmet design at the Indianapolis round this weekend (August 30) when MotoGP returns to the USA for the second time this year.This is an important race for the 2006 world champion who calls Indianapolis more o... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=130 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT 130-001 Arai CK-6 Setting a New Standard For Junior Kart Helmets Arai has developed the new CK-6 junior kart helmet well ahead of new regulations.The Snell-FIA CMH 2007 (Childrens Motorsport Helmet) approval was developed to provide a suitable helmet for children to use in motorsports, rather than a helmet designe... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=127 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT 127-001 Former F1 Star Herbert Prepares for BTCC Debut Long-serving Arai driver, Johnny Herbert, says there couldn't be a better circuit than Silverstone - scene of his memorable British Grand Prix victory in the mid-Nineties - at which to make his much anticipated race debut in the HiQ MSA British Touri... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=128 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT 128-001 Thirteen: Lucky for some After the latest round of musical chairs in F1, two new boys featured on the grid wearing Arai this past weekend. Jaime Algersuari, the 2008 British F3 champ, made his debut at the Hungarian round for Toro Rosso. He was joined in Valencia by Renault ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=129 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT 129-001 Bikers Plus-Matlock Bath-23rd August 2009-APOLOGY Due to illness the Arai service truck was unable to attend the Bilers Plus event at Matlock on Sunday 23rd August. We apologise to our customers for any inconvenience this caused and hope to see them at our next service event. Details of this will ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=126 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT 126-001 Fly The Flag With Arai St. George Flag Now On The Chaser The striking St. George Flag design is now available on Arais much acclaimed Chaser model.The English flag design has been one of the most popular choices offered by Arai in recent years, brought to further prominence when long-term Arai racer Chris ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=124 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT 124-001 Almost in the Points Despite Bad Qualifying-Susie Stoddart Already free practice started anything but promisingly as her TV Spielfilm AMG-Mercedes C class suffered from electronical problems. The time we spent in the garage naturally prevented us sorting out a proper setup. And I must say: In qualifying we w... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=195 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT 195-001 2nd place for ABG drivers at Silverstone Aaron Scott and Craig Wilins produced a fine performance today at Silverstone driving their ABG Motorsport Dodge Viper to 2nd place in the 2 hour British GT race at Silverstone.In doing so they have firmly moved themselves into contentian for the Bri... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=125 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT 125-001 Rain puts the skids on Lloyds record effort Whilst he had originally set out to be a World Record breaker, Lloyd de Boltz-Miller can proudly claim to have set new British and European records for driving a kart for 24 hours.The 23-year old 177-class racer completed his gruelling marathon at El... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=122 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT 122-001 Jackson Invades Scotland with Win and Two Podiums Warwickshire's leading racing driver Mat Jackson was the runaway star of the HiQ British Touring Car Championship event at Knockhill today, taking a victory and two podium places at the difficult Scottish circuit.The Racing Silverline driver put in o... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=123 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT 123-001 Fundraising Night for Nick Crowe and Mark Cox - August 21 Fundraising night for HM Plant Sidecar team, Nick Crowe and Mark Cox21st August, The Yorkshire Suite, Northallerton, DL7 8PPFollowing Nick Crowe and Mark Cox's accident during the second TT sidecar race in June, Team Hudspeth, sponsors of the two sid... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=121 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT 121-001 Arai At Matlock Bath Motorcycle Festival Sunday August 23 Motorcyclists are invited to celebrate the art of motoring on two wheels at Bike Plus 09. Organised by the Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership, the event on Sunday 23 August will offer visitors to Matlock Bath the opportunity to admire the l... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=120 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT 120-001 Helmet Paint Protection Fitted Free The Helmet Paint Protection System (H-PPS) from VentureShield can now be fitted for free at all Hein Gericke stores and selected independent retailers across the UK.VentureShield is a tough, durable and transparent material originally used for protec... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=119 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT 119-001 Highs and Lows for Mat Jackson in Norfolk Warwickshire racing star Mat Jackson was back on the podium in the first of yesterday's HiQ British Touring Car Championship races at Snetterton, but technical problems prevented him from competing for podiums in the next two.The Racing Silverline dr... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=116 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT 116-001 Arai Supports Charity Karting World Record Attempt Lloyd de Boltz-Miller is attempting to do something nobody else in Britain has ever done before to raise money for the Spinal Injuries Association spend 24 hours driving a kart non-stop. The record attempt starts at 10am on August 11 at the Ellough ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=118 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT 118-001 British MotoGP - Edwards podium , Pedrosa cautious, Hayden luckless Held at Donington Park for the final time, the British MotoGP provided a dramatic race with unexpected results.Colin Edwards took a surprise podium in round 10 and looked very close to getting his first premier class victory after scything through th... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=115 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT 115-001 Stanley stars in WTCC Elise Trophy Support Race. Jamie Stanley took to the track to contest the production class of the Lotus on Track Elise Trophy that was supporting the UK round of the World Touring Car Championship and the FIA Formula Two Championship.Stanley had not been scheduled to contest t... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=117 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT 117-001 Arai Chaser Gets Two New Designs: Schwantz Redesign (amp) Fluor Yellow Arai has released two new designs on its popular Chaser model available immediately; the Schwantz Redesign and Fluor Yellow.Kevin Schwantz is one of the most popular racers of all time and the new model is a modern adaptation of the design Revvin Kev... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=114 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT 114-001 BSB Knockhill - A Good Day For Arai Riders Arai-supported riders enjoyed excellent results when the BSB circus rolled into the Knockhill circuit in Scotland this past weekend.In the Superbike class Airwaves Yamahas Leon Camier made it another double to stretch his championship lead, but was f... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=112 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT 112-001 MotoGP Laguna Seca - Pedrosa Back On Top Form Arai racer, Dani Pedrosa, got back on the top step of the MotoGP podium this weekend with a commanding win at Laguna Seca.With his 2009 season plagued by injuries, the diminutive Spaniard was relieved to get his Repsol Honda back on top after a win d... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=113 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT 113-001 Win an International Track Day with Arai Owners of new RX-7 GP motorcycle helmet eligible for free drawArai Helmets is offering all existing and future RX-7 GP owners the chance to win one of the 60 free international track day admittance tickets.Arai Europe has started the RX-7 GP track da... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=108 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 108-001 WSB Donington Park Haslam on the podium, tough day for Haga and Rea Arai riders enjoyed a day of mixed fortunes when the Superbike World championship came to Derbyshires Donington Park.In Race 1, championship leader, Noriyuki Haga ( Xerox Ducati) and Stiggy Hondas Leon Haslam could do nothing to challenge Ben Spies (... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=109 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 109-001 Battered Crutchlow Stretches out Championship Lead World Supersport Donington Park 28.6.2009Arai racer, Cal Crutchlow, strengthened his lead in the World Supersport championship chase with a stunning win at the British round, held at Donington Park.Despite hurting his ankle in a crash on the very fi... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=111 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 111-001 Haslam Relishing Home Race Opportunity LEON HASLAM is aiming to return to the podium in Sundays ninth round of the World Superbike Championship at Donington Park, GB after a troubled run of races in the last four rounds. Haslam is sixth in the Championship and knows the Donington Park cir... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=107 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 107-001 WIN two VIP DTM Tickets!! Purchase any Arai helmet from the GP auto range between June 1 and August 14 for a chance to win a pair of VIP tickets to the DTM round at Brands Hatch.For what will no doubt be a motorsport day to remember, the race day tickets worth (pound)600 eac... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=106 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 106-001 HASLAM LOOKING TO REGAIN CONSISTENCY AT MISANO 2009 World Superbike CHAMPIONSHIP LEON HASLAM aims to get his World Superbike Championship campaign going again at Misano, Italy on Sunday after two non finishes in the past two rounds. Haslam is armed with improvements to his Stiggy Racing Honda T... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=104 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 104-001 Archibald Lifts Inaugural Martin Finnegan Trophy Adrian Archibald lifted the inaugural Martin Finnegan Trophy for the fastest Irishman at this years TT Races. The trophy is a solid bronze replica of Martins famous Arai helmet complete with the Lusk mans trademark flames, and was presented to Archib... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=105 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 105-001 When the Going gets Tough, Mat Comes out Fighting 11 June, 2009: Warwickshire racing driver Mat Jackson has warned his rivals to be on guard as the HiQ British Touring Car Championship heads north to Croft circuit, near Darlington, this weekend.Mat, who races an RML-run Chevrolet Lacetti for the Rac... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=102 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 102-001 Results Isle of Man TT races 2009 Dainese Superbike TT Final - June 8 20091 John McGuinness 1000cc Honda / HM Plant Honda Racing2 Steve Plater 1000cc Honda / HM Plant Honda Racing3 Guy Martin 1000cc Honda / Hydrex Honda Racing4 Ian Hutchinson 1000cc Honda / Padgetts Racing5 Gary John... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=95 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 95-001 Two Wins So Far For Hutchy Arai supported rider, Ian Hutchinson, took two TT victories in one day with wins in both the Supersport 1 race and the Superstock TT on Tuesday.The Yorkshire rider, who before Tuesday had only one TT victory to his name, held off a strong challenge a... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=99 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 99-001 Michael Dunlop Wins His First TT Michael Dunlop followed in the footsteps of father Robert and Uncle Joey by winning the Relentless Supersport 2 race on Wednesday June 10.Heavily delayed due to the weather conditions, the 21-year old stole an early advantage in the damp conditions a... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=100 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 100-001 The Norton Arai Replica RX-7 GP The New Norton Replica Arai RX-7 GPNorton Motorcycles has joined forces with Arai Helmet to create a stunning new helmet model.Only available direct from the legendary British manufacturer, orders for the Norton Replica on the top of the range RX-7 G... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=89 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 89-001 Arai Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction For the eleventh consecutive year, Arai has come out on top of the JD Power and Associates 2009 Motorcycle Helmet Satisfaction Study, further cementing the brands long-held position as the worlds best crash helmet.The wide-ranging J D Power study exa... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=90 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 90-001 A Quick Chat with Bruce Anstey A Quick Chat With...Bruce Anstey, TT HeroName: Bruce AnsteyAge: Ha. You dont really want to know? Im 40.Hometown: Wellington, New ZealandTeam: Relentless Suzuki by TAS Racing TT Victories: 7 What classes are you riding in: Ha ha all of them; Superb... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=92 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 92-001 Try the New Arai RX-7 GP at the TT Arai is offering visitors to this years Isle of Man TT the chance to test ride the all-new RX-7 GP helmet around the famous mountain course.The free test rides will be available throughout the TT fortnight from the Arai Race Support Service team, sit... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=86 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 86-001 One-Off Helmet Helps Arai Celebrate 25 Years of TT Support Arai has produced a striking, one-off helmet to help commemorate its 25 years officially supporting the TT and its riders.With 2009 also representing 25 years of Arai being officially imported into the UK, the design on the new, range-topping RX-7 GP... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=87 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 87-001 Double Win for Smith at Oulton Park Manor Competitions Dean Smith (Wolverhampton) continued his excellent run of form in the 2009 Michelin Formula Renault UK Championship with a double win at Oulton Park on 30th/31st May. The 2007 Vice Champion took victory in round seven and eight at ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=91 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 91-001 Matt Joins the BTCC's History Boys Warwickshire racing driver Mat Jackson has entered the British Touring Car Championship's record books thanks to his position as one of 2009's top drivers.For the first time in BTCC history, Britain's biggest motor racing series has seen the first se... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=88 Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT 88-001 Arai Haga Monza Limited Edition Released Arai has released a limited edition replica of the helmet design Noriyuki Haga raced in during the Monza World Superbike round on its range-topping RX-7 GP.The Xerox Ducati World Superbike (WSB) rider and current championship leader used the design t... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=83 Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT 83-001 Arai Clean Sweep at North West 200 Arai riders claimed victory in all of the races at this years North West 200.The Japanese helmet brand celebrating 25 Years of being distributed in the United Kingdom - is synonymous with pure motorcycle road racing and the North West 200 is one of ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=81 Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT 81-001 Mat Makes it a Trio of Top Tens BTCC round three, Donington Park18 May, 2009: Warwickshire racer Mat Jackson scored three top ten finishes at his home circuit of Donington Park today, driving for Racing Silverline in the third round of the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship.B... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=84 Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT 84-001 Mat Jackson Boosted Before Home Event Warwickshire motor racing star Mat Jackson heads into his home British Touring Car Championship event at Donington Park this weekend May 16-17 on a high, having secured a raft of sponsorship that will allow him to compete for the title.Mat, the 2008 ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=85 Sat, 16 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT 85-001 World Supersport Rd 5 - Crutchlow Still Top of the World World Supersport Round 5 Monza, ItalyCrutchlow Still Top of the WorldCal Crutchlow took a dominating victory at Monza, Italy, in round five of the World Supersport championships to increase his championship lead to 18 points over Eugene Laverty.Afte... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=78 Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT 78-001 World Superbikes Rd 5 - A Mixed Day For Arai Riders World Superbikes, Rd 5 Monza The historic Monza circuit, Italy, once again played host to some classic, all-action races but the days two heats were far from straight forward for the Arai riders.In Race 1, Yamahas Ben Spies look set to take the win f... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=79 Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT 79-001 Haslam in search of South African Success LEON HASLAM is looking to return to the form which led to a double podium display at Assen in Holland two weeks ago when the World Superbike Championship reaches round six at Kyalami in South Africa this weekend.Haslam is also keen to put yesterdays ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=82 Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT 82-001 Thundersprint 2009 and the CALM Charity 2009 Thundersprint and the CALM charityFor the 2009 event , Kawasaki Motors UK teamed up with MP Steven Ladyman with the aim of increasing the profile of CALM, a charity helping young men in crisis.With help, support, and the offer of a ride on the d... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=101 Sat, 09 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT 101-001 Stanley takes A1GP Elise Trophy honours Jamie Stanley took to the Brands Hatch GP circuit to contest the Lotus on Track Elise Trophy as part of the support package for the British Round of A1GP the World Cup of Motorsport on May 1, 2, 3.Driving the Fox International backed Elise and run by... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=80 Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT 80-001 Fine Vision-The New Anti-Fog Visor Insert from Phoenix Keep your visor down all year round with Fine VisionPhoenix Distribution has released its new range of anti-fogging visor inserts; Fine Vision.Made from optical grade polycarbonate, the adhesive fog-free lens comes in a choice of clear or photochroma... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=77 Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT 77-001 All-Arai Podium at Assen World Superbikes World SuperbikeArai riders enjoyed a fantastic weekend as the Dutch circuit Assen once again played host to two thrilling World Superbike races. In both events, championship leader, Noriyuki Haga, battled his Xerox Ducati against the Yamaha of Ben Sp... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=75 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 75-001 Mega Mat Wins on Chevrolet Debut BTCC ROUND TWO, THRUXTON26 April 2009: Warwickshire racer Mat Jackson triumphed in his first outing in a Chevrolet Lacetti at round two of the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) at Thruxton today.The 27-year-old only secured a deal to ra... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=76 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 76-001 Arai Helmets Celebrate 25 Years Supporting the TT The 2009 Isle of Man TT races will mark 25 years of Arai Helmets officially supporting the TT.From Dunlop to Hislop, McCallen to McGuinness, Fogarty to Jefferies; the legendary Japanese helmet is synonymous with the TT and have been atop some of its ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=74 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 74-001 World Superbike Easton in for Parkes at Assen British Superbike rider Stuart Easton will deputise for Broc Parks at this weekends World Superbike races at Assen.The Hydrex Honda rider, fresh from his first superbike podium at Brands Hatch and currently 4th in the British Superbike championship, ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=73 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 73-001 APRIL 18-19: THE MASSIVE GEORGE WHITE OPEN WEEKEND BLASTS OFF! THE MASSIVE GEORGE WHITE OPEN WEEKEND BLASTS OFF AGAIN - April 18-19A chance to meet some of the worlds best racers and get your Arai servicedThe annual George White open weekend takes place on April 18-19 at their Swindon showroom and gives you the ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=72 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 72-001 ARAI HELMETS STOLEN On the evening of Tuesday 24th February, 2009, our premises in Newcastle under Lyme were broken into and 5 irreplaceable helmets were stolen including a signed Barry Sheene replica. The full list of helmets taken and pictures are detailed below. Ara... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=71 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT 71-001 Arai Supports Riders for Health Phoenix, the UK distributor of Arai helmets, are delighted to announce that at their recent auction at the 2008 International Motorcycle show, (pound)9,700 was raised for the Riders for Health charity.Riders For Health is the official MotoGP charity ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=68 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT 68-001 Mucke and Bird Join Forces Mcke Motorsport has signed highly rated Briton Sam Bird for a joint assault on the 2009 Formula 3 Euro Series title. Bird follows in the footsteps of Robert Kubica, Sebastian Vettel and Sbastien Buemi, all of whom enjoyed success in the F3 Euro Seri... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=70 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT 70-001 The Craig Jones Sponsorship Award Phoenix, the UK importer of Arai helmets, are proud to announce that the very first Craig Jones Arai Sponsorship Award has been made to Scottish Mini Moto star of the future, Jay Niven, at their annual awards ceremony which was held on Saturday 29th ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=66 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT 66-001 Tony Jardine Rally Campaign-Wales Rally GB Some 32 years ago an eager young journalist with a passion for motor racing realized an early career ambition when he was offered a job as reporter with Motoring News, this publication's former title.In achieving that goal, the seed for another was i... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=67 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT 67-001 Arai - Riders for Health Auction LocationArai Entertainment Zone, Main stage, International Motorcycle Show, NEC, BirminghamDateSaturday 6th December, 2008Time1.30pmAuction items(All auction items will come with a signed certificate authenticating the signature of each rider).Arai v... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=58 Sat, 06 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT 58-001 Long Way Down Book Christmas Promotion for Unicef Big Earth (www.bigearth.co.uk) are pleased to offer you this fantastic Christmas offer for the Long Way Round and Long Way Down books. Two books for only (pound)6! All proceeds from these will go to UNICEF. Offer runs from 4th December to 19th Decemb... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=64 Sat, 06 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT 64-001 Tony Jardine Rally Campaign-Wales Rally GB-Day 1, 2 (amp) 3 DAY 1-5th DecemberCastrol / Evening Standard team make top 50 on day one of Smiths WRC debutEvening Standard journalist David Smiths ambition to make his World Rally Championship (WRC) debut was realised today, as he strapped himself into the Castrol... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=69 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT 69-001 ARAI GEARS UP FOR 2008 INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE SHOW UK Arai importer, Phoenix, will launch the stunning new Arai RX-7GP at this years International Motorcycle Show at the NEC near Birmingham from 28th November to 7th December, 2008.This truly special helmet will take centre stage on the Arai stand (2G... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=61 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT 61-001 Journalist defies car wrecker rally to achieve international rally status David Smith, motor sport journalist for the Evening Standard, was all smiles as he climbed out of the co-driving seat of the Castrol Evening Standard Ford Fiesta ST150 that he had just successfully navigated through the challenging forests of North W... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=59 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT 59-001 Hamilton youngest F1 champion ever! Long time Arai driver Lewis Hamilton started the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend as title favourite and duly ended it as champion. Ahead of their showdown, Felipe Massa said the pressure would be on his rival at Interlagos - and thats exactly how it pan... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=60 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT 60-001 Cambrian Rally Preview Journalist in race to finish final qualifying Rally to make World Championship GradeCastrol / Evening Standard team have to finish exacting GON Cambrian to obtain final licence upgrade signatureEvening Standard journalist David Smith will nervously t... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=56 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT 56-001 Get your Arai Serviced this weekend at George Whites Explosive Sale THE EXPLOSIVE SALE IS COMING!!! Dont miss George Whites Explosive Sale which blasts into action this Saturday, 1st November throughout the George White network! There are some fire-cracking deals on new and used bikes with savings of upto (pound)200... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=55 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT 55-001 2008 Race Winners Choose Arai Arai helmets have a long history of supporting the best riders on the racetrack and 2008 has been another year of successful results for many UK-based racers. Across the UK circuits and on the historic Isle of Man, Arai-backed riders have been strivi... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=65 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT 65-001 Media duo take second class win on the bounce Evening Standard journalist David Smith took another step towards achieving his goal of becoming a World Rally Championship (WRC) co-driver by navigating Tony Jardine around one of Wales most challenging rallies, in rough conditions , the Bulldog Ral... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=63 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT 63-001 Journalist builds to second stage of World Championship Rally training Media duo Tony Jardine of Sky Sports and co-driver David Smith from the Evening Standard are set for the second stage of their build up to this years World Championship Wales Rally GB by competing at the 50th annual Bulldog Rally in Shropshire (18 Oc... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=62 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT 62-001 Dixon at Silverstone Kent based racing driver James Dixon narrowly missed out on taking a double whammy of pole position and a podium result in the final two races of the BARC Formula Renault Championship at Silverstone at the weekend. The Candy Carriers backed racer hea... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=47 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT 47-001 Will Stevens To Race For Fortec In 2009 Formula Renault UK The highly rated karter Will Stevens will make his eagerly awaited move to circuit racing in 2009 with the top Formula Renault Team, Fortec.Stevens is now widely regarded as one of the top karters in the world following his stellar performances in 20... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=57 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT 57-001 Trackrod Rally Evening Standard Journalist Smith starts rally campaign with class win.Castrol / Evening Standard team set standard as they claim terrific 1st in class at the Trackrod Rally.Evening Standard sports journalist David Smith started his challenge of beco... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=43 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT 43-001 Double Delight for Jackson as he Claims Championship-Runners-Up Spoils BMW Dealer Team UK driver Mat Jackson brought his 2008 HiQ MSA British Touring Car campaign to a celebratory end today as he claimed two consecutive victories and finished in fourth place in the final race of the year. As a result of his superb resul... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=54 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT 54-001 Jackson, Official Fans Favourite BTCC.net fans have voted Mat Jackson their favourite driver of the 2008 HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship and will present him with their own trophy on Brands Hatchs Finals Day this Sunday (21 September).The fans, all members of the official B... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=52 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT 52-001 Jackson in Hunt for Independents' Spoils at BTCC Finale BMW Dealer Team UK driver Mat Jackson makes his way to the final round of the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship this weekend as the ultra-competitive series concludes at the picturesque Brands Hatch circuit in Kent.The Accident-Exchange-backed... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=53 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT 53-001 Trident Racing Newsletter Monza, September 14, 2008Race 2#20 Mike Conway, DNF#21 Ho Pin Tung, 9thOnce again, Trident Racing was forced not to count on a well-deserved result despite the high potential shown on-track by the teams Dallara cars, and once again, it happened du... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=49 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT 49-001 Trident Racing Newsletter Monza, September 13, 2008Race 1#20 Mike Conway, 13th#21 Ho Pin Tung, DFNThe first of the two races of the Italian GP2 Main Series weekend at Monza started on wet conditions under a thick rain, and ended with a dry racetrack. Despite the good comp... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=50 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT 50-001 Trident Racing Newsletter Monza, September 12, 2008Qualifying#20 Mike Conway, 16th#21 Ho Pin Tung, 23rd The last round of the 2008 GP2 Main Series season started today at Monza. The initial practice session was moved 1 hour forward due to an inclement weather that turned ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=51 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT 51-001 Trident Racing Newsletter Trident Racing will find an electric but friendly atmosphere at Monza. The Italian team will be racing at home in the last round of the GP2 Main Series, living in-touch with its main supporters, in addition to thousands of racing fans. The staff is p... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=46 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT 46-001 Trident Racing Newsletter Spa-Francorchamps, September 6, 2008Race 120 Mike Conway, 8th21 Ho Pin Tung, 16thMike Conway made his way to 8th place today at Spa-Francorchamps, in the first race of the GP2 Main Series weekend, and will start Race 2 from the pole spot. Ho Pin T... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=45 Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT 45-001 Points Podiums and Victory for Jackson Round 25 - 2731 August 2008BMW Dealer Team UK enjoyed one of its most profitable meetings of the season today as Accident Exchange-backed driver Mat Jackson put in two outstanding performances scoring a victory and a second place finish at the penult... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=44 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT 44-001 Jackson on Track for Penultimate BTCC Battle Rounds 25-27August 30 - 31BMW Dealer Team UK makes its way to the penultimate meeting of the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship at Silverstone Circuit this weekend.Last time out, Accident Exchange-backed driver Mat Jackson put in a strong perfo... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=42 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT 42-001 Silverstone and BTCC driver Mat Jackson gearing up for appearances at the Midsummer Place Shopping Centre, Milton Keynes The HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) heads to Silverstone the Home of British Motor Racing on 30/31 August for the penultimate round of one of the most fiercely contested race series in the UK. As the circuit, teams and drivers gear ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=41 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT 41-001 Jackson Collects Valuable Points North of the Border BTCC Race ReportRound 22 - 2417 AugustBMW Dealer Team UK driver Mat Jackson made his visit to Scotland well worth his while today as he scored an Independent victory, along with a fourth and sixth place finish in the eighth meeting of the HiQ MSA Bri... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=36 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT 36-001 Arai Tour X3 Ewan and Charlie' replicas now in UK dealerships TAKE THE LONG WAY DOWN WITH ARAIPhoenix are pleased to announce that the Tour X3 is now available and replicas of the Arai Tour X3, as used by Charley Boorman and Ewan McGregor in the BBC TV series Long Way Down, are now in UK Arai dealerships. The i... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=39 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT 39-001 Jackson Ready To Show His Braveheart At Knockhill BTCC PreviewRounds 22-24August 16 - 17BMW Dealer Team UK heads north this weekend for the eighth meeting of the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship at Knockhill, Scotland.Accident Exchange-backed Mat Jackson currently lies in fifth place in the ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=35 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT 35-001 STARBOYZ UK Tour 2008 Checkout the annual STARBOYZ UK Tour 2008 commencing at the Bulldog Bash, Stratford upon Avon (5th year running), Thursday 7th to Saturday 9th August.On Sunday 10th August they then head up to Whitley Bay for their first appearance at the Custom and ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=34 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT 34-001 New Viper Okada available soon The stunning new Arai Viper Okada Ryu replica will hit the UK at the end of this month. This spectacular design in black and silver features the Japanese character letters on the helmet which translated mean Dragon. The word Ryu also means dragon i... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=29 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT 29-001 TT Races The Arai Race Service, first attended the Isle of Man TT races in 1984, and is now in its 24th year of supporting this event.At this years TT the Service will again be situated in the main paddock area during practice and race week and open to all Ar... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=40 Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT 40-001 Arai Race Service Supports North West 200 For the third year in succession, the Arai Race Service will be at the North West 200. Operated by UK Arai importer Phoenix Distribution the Service, started in 1984 and now in its 24th year of supporting Arai racers, will play a crucial role in hel... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=32 Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT 32-001 Arai Salutes the Sound of Thunder Arai sponsored MotoGP racer Danny Webb joins the Thundersprint 2008 partyPhoenix, the UK Arai distributor is delighted to help bring the sound of modern and classic racing motorcycles to the streets of Northwich, Cheshire, as the 2008 Thundersprint t... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=33 Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT 33-001 Stanley and Jones take championship lead at Snetterton. Chester based team-mates Jamie Stanley and Chris Jones took the lead of the Britcar Production S1 Championship in their RCSPORT-run Seat Leon at Snetterton today (Sunday 20 April).Following an impressive debut at Silverstone the pair dominated the we... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=37 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT 37-001 Arai BSB-Thruxton-19/20th April (postponed from 5th/6th April Brands Hatch) CRUTCHLOW AND BROGAN ON A WINNING STREAKArai racers Cal Crutchlow and Steve Brogan set race-winning pace this weekend, in the postponed opening round of the Bennetts British Superbikes Championship 2008.Crutchlow, riding with Leon Haslam in the HM Pl... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=21 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT 21-001 Honda Racing F1 Team Signs Will Stevens The Honda Racing F1 Team is delighted to announce that it has signed 16 year old British karting star WillStevens under a long-term driver support agreement.Will is firmly established as one of the leading young kart racers in the world. For the 2008... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=20 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20-001 Jackson Victorious at Rockingham Round 4-6 Race Report13 AprilBMW Dealer Team UK experienced both ends of the emotional scale today as Mat Jackson scored his first win of the year and added a sixth place in race one while torrential rain prevented him from finishing the final meetin... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=38 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT 38-001 Phoenix Launch Major Sponsorship Campaign for 2008 The 2008 British Superbike series fires into action this weekend and Phoenix, the official UK importers of Arai, are pleased to announce that the world's leading helmet brand will be supporting some of the top competitors in UK motorcycle road racing... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=18 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT 18-001 Phoenix Launch VentureShield (tm) Phoenix Distribution are proud to announce a brand new addition to their product range, the VentureShield(tm) Helmet Paint Protection System (HPPS) for motorcycle helmets.This almost invisible, tough, protective film is easy to apply, prevents stone ... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=16 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT 16-001 Racy reading ahead with the Arai Astro Road race fans who choose the 2007 Arai Astro Race, Chris Walker replica, helmet this Spring will be looking forward to some racy reading, as Arai's UK importer, Phoenix, are giving away a signed copy of Chris Walker's sensational 'Stalker' autobiog... http://www.whyarai.com/cgi-bin/arai_news.pl?id=9 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 9-001