Legends of GP racing

[Crasherfromwayback]

There can be no argument now, that this guy belongs amongst the best.

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2011/Oct/111018stoner800.htm

[wharfy]

There can be no argument now, that this guy belongs amongst the best.

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2011/Oct/111018stoner800.htm

Oh I'm pretty sure somebody on Kiwibiker will want an argument :)

[Crasherfromwayback]

Oh I'm pretty sure somebody on Kiwibiker will want an argument :)

Pretty sure they will. But they'll be the same ones that use numbers to back themselves up...and they'll have trouble arguing those numbers.

[DidJit]

After this season especially, I think everybody (http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10759949) recognises Stoner's obvious talent and achievements.

[slofox]

I seem to recall a heap of slagging him off in the media not too long ago...and maybe even a bit on KB? Hmm?

[wharfy]

I seem to recall a heap of slagging him off in the media not too long ago...and maybe even a bit on KB? Hmm?

Yeah but that's mostly 'cause he's an Aussie, that's what they are there for :)
The only thing we like to hate more than a successful Aussie sportsman is a kiwi that becomes a successful Aussie sportsman (like Quad Cooper, good job he had a crap World Cup eh :) )

[Crasherfromwayback]

Yeah but that's mostly 'cause he's an Aussie, that's what they are there for :)
)

I'd personally far rather an Aussie win. They're like a big brother we love to hate, but actually love! The Aussies are always there for us when we REALLY need them and vice versa.

[wharfy]

I'd personally far rather an Aussie win. They're like a big brother we love to hate, but actually love! The Aussies are always there for us when we REALLY need them and vice versa.

Do ya think there is some way we could claim him as a Kiwi, start a story that he was conceived in the Bay of Islands when his parents where here on holiday or something, or an IVF with a Kiwi donor. ?
You can tell being unemployed is starting to affect me...

[NZsarge]

Definitely the best rider in the 800 era, belongs among the best.. yep.
Legend, getting there but not yet...

[Crasherfromwayback]

Do ya think there is some way we could claim him as a Kiwi, start a story that he was conceived in the Bay of Islands when his parents where here on holiday or something, or an IVF with a Kiwi donor. ?
You can tell being unemployed is starting to affect me...

Well Stefan Merriman is a kiwi that took out Aussie residency, and they claim he's an Australian!


Definitely the best rider in the 800 era, belongs among the best.. yep.
Legend, getting there but not yet...

Would you consider Kevin Schwantz, Eddie Lawson and Wayne Rainey to be 'legends'? Cause I do, and Stoner has won more GP's than they did. And he ain't finished yet.

Still...I can't see Stoner wanting to go on forever like a lot of them do. He doesn't strike me as the sort of ego driven guy that wants to own records etc...simply loves winning races, and will quit when he stops having fun doing so.

I think Rossi's amazing total of races wins won't be beat for some time...if ever.

[Billy]

Yip,You'd be a fool to say Casey Stoner was anything but a legend,But hey this is Kiwibiker!!!

May not be the most liked rider,But that doesnt mean he hasn't been the most dominant over the last 4 years.

[riffer]

Do ya think there is some way we could claim him as a Kiwi, start a story that he was conceived in the Bay of Islands when his parents where here on holiday or something, or an IVF with a Kiwi donor. ?
You can tell being unemployed is starting to affect me...


Ah come on man, it's simple. Just do what the Aussies do, and call him an AUSTRALASIAN. Solved.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Yip,You'd be a fool to say Casey Stoner was anything but a legend,But hey this is Kiwibiker!!!

May not be the most liked rider,But that doesnt mean he hasn't been the most dominant over the last 4 years.

Certainly the most agressive and spectacular to watch too. You don't see too many taking turn three at Phillip Island full lock at 240kph nearly every lap. I could watch that all day.

[onearmedbandit]

Of course he is a legend. Anyone who can win a MotoGP championship is definitely worthy of being called a legend.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Of course he is a legend. Anyone who can win a MotoGP championship is definitely worthy of being called a legend.

You're also in pretty salubrious company when you win two titles on two different brands of bike!

[onearmedbandit]

You're also in pretty salubrious company when you win two titles on two different brands of bike!

And the only one to have won a championship on the Duke. I'm a Rossi fan, dyed-in-the-wool, but I still have to congratulate Stoner.

[NZsarge]

Would you consider Kevin Schwantz, Eddie Lawson and Wayne Rainey to be 'legends'? Cause I do, and Stoner has won more GP's than they did. And he ain't finished yet.

Lawson and Rainey yes, Schwantz, possibly but more because of how he rode but not by out right titles...
I'd say if he wraps up another world title which he probably will he'd make "legend status". Not sure why but i've always thought 3 world titles sort of gets you to place where you can be called a "legend".


Still...I can't see Stoner wanting to go on forever like a lot of them do. He doesn't strike me as the sort of ego driven guy that wants to own records etc...simply loves winning races, and will quit when he stops having fun doing so.

When you're next having a coffee at Stoner's place you should ask if he and his skinny wife would be into a threesome...


I think Rossi's amazing total of races wins won't be beat for some time...if ever.
Maybe, maybe not. If Stoner were to get the right run through the years it's possible, he's young enough.

[NZsarge]

You're also in pretty salubrious company when you win two titles on two different brands of bike!

I agree on this point, not many people have been there...
Maybe he should try F1, see if he can join Surtees in an even more rarified company.

[Crasherfromwayback]

And the only one to have won a championship on the Duke. I'm a Rossi fan, dyed-in-the-wool, but I still have to congratulate Stoner.

Just on the sly...I'm actually a bit of a Rossi fan too. Always have been. But it's more fun winding up the full on Rossi fans than it is joining in.

[bistard]

Just on the sly...I'm actually a bit of a Rossi fan too. Always have been. But it's more fun winding up the full on Rossi fans than it is joining in.

Aha, I knew it all along!!

[Crasherfromwayback]

Aha, I knew it all along!!

Well it is kinda fun on a quiet day...

[raziel1983]

Rossi is doing a good job of showing how good Casey really is. :shutup:

[Coolz]

I have always been a Stoner fan and have a standing bet with a couple of mates who are Rossi and Lorenzo supporters. Cost me a few bucks last season but this year its coming back double.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I have always been a Stoner fan and have a standing bet with a couple of mates who are Rossi and Lorenzo supporters. Cost me a few bucks last season but this year its coming back double.

Aye. The lil Champ won me $100.00 cash for a bet, and two cartons of Steinie, plus a few hundy at the TAB!

[Moooools]

Shouldn't there be more shit throwing?

[Moooools]

Na Stoner sucks. Everybody knows that Rossi is the king and his bike is just crap. You morons don't even know shit.

[Moooools]

:corn: +10char

[Crasherfromwayback]

Na Stoner sucks. .

Hahaha...I'd love to suck that much!!

[gixerracer]

Na Stoner sucks. Everybody knows that Rossi is the king and his bike is just crap. You morons don't even know shit.

Thats why stoner won so much on it and poor liddle rossi cant even look like getting a podium on it. Dont hang on to the past for to long it will get embarasing for you

[Billy]

Dont hang on to the past for to long it will get embarasing for you

Like you mate,Bwahahahaha!!!Sorry mate couldnt resist:Punk:

[Moooools]

Thats why stoner won so much on it and poor liddle rossi cant even look like getting a podium on it. Dont hang on to the past for to long it will get embarasing for you

And we get the first bite.:love: