The latest issue of Motorcycle Racer - 173 - is now on sale on-line and we're extremely pleased to welcome Jack Burnicle on board as Guest Editor. And a fantastic job he has done too, with an excellent guest editorial column and his insistence that Racer captions all its photographs!

This special edition of Racer also includes behind the scenes interviews with Cal, Dovi and Gigi Dall'Igna about the 2014 Ducati MotoGP team, and a chat with the boss of MotoGP, Carmelo Ezpeleta. Our friends at Pirelli explain the new World SBK tyre rules and Where are they Now features Troy Bayliss.

Then there's more! Stuart Hicken explains why he's taken on the challenge of running Mallory Park race circuit and we find out what makes motorcycle racing photographers tick.

For riders there are tips on improving race fitness, advice on approaching your first race season and a guide to getting started in sidecar racing - and this month's Race Bikes for Sale features some glorious Yamaha TZ 250 GP machines.

The Price? Just £4.95 – if you’ve not got your copy yet call 0161 443 1000 or click the link below to buy Motorcycle Racer Magazine on-line