1998 was a championship year like no other. Electrifying racing and dynamite thrills blasted the topflight international racers through another dramatic World Superbike Championship that will long be remembered as one of the best ever! The front runners - Ducati men Corser, Fogarty and Chili, Honda's Slight and Edwards and sensational newcomer Haga headed a strong field of riders who traded space and paint and hung onto each other's rear tyres all season long, keeping the crowds buzzing with anticipation and excitement.

It all ended with a gripping battle for the title honours in which no-one could have foreseen the drama that would unfold in the final rounds. This official review features three hours of action and season highlights both on and off the track with the best of the racing, all the thrills and spills and in-depth interviews with the top contenders recorded exclusively by Duke at Sugo.