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Mental Trousers

14th January 2014, 19:02

Weird, there doesn't seem to be a thread for this.
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<caption>Current 2014 World Superbike entry list</caption>
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Tom Sykes</td><td>GBR</td><td>Kawasaki Racing ZX-10R
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Loris Baz</td><td>FRA</td><td>Kawasaki Racing ZX-10R
</td></tr><tr><td>
Sylvain Guintoli</td><td>FRA</td><td>Aprilia Racing RSV4
</td></tr><tr><td>
Marco Melandri</td><td>ITA</td><td>Aprilia Racing RSV4
</td></tr><tr><td>
Leon Haslam</td><td>GBR</td><td>Pata Honda CBR1000RR
</td></tr><tr><td>
Jonathan Rea</td><td> GBR</td><td>Pata Honda CBR1000RR
</td></tr><tr><td>
Eugene Laverty</td><td>IRL</td><td>Voltcom Crescent Suzuki GSX-R1000
</td></tr><tr><td>
Claudio Corti</td><td>ITA</td><td>MV Agusta Reparto Corse F4RR
</td></tr><tr><td>
Chaz Davies</td><td>GBR</td><td>Ducati SBK 1199R
</td></tr><tr><td>
Davide Giugliano</td><td>ITA</td><td>Ducati SBK 1199R
</td></tr><tr><td>
Aaron Yates</td><td>USA</td><td>Team Hero EBR 1190RX
</td></tr><tr><td>
Geoff May</td><td>USA</td><td>Team Hero EBR 1190RX
</td></tr><tr><td>
Michel Fabrizio</td><td>ITA</td><td>IRON BRAIN Kawasaki ZX-10R (Evo)
</td></tr><tr><td>
Sheridan Morais</td><td>RSA</td><td>IRON BRAIN Kawasaki ZX-10R (Evo)
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Jeremy Guarnoni</td><td>FRA</td><td>MRS Kawasaki ZX-10R
</td></tr><tr><td>
Fabien Foret</td><td>FRA</td><td>MAHI Kawasaki ZX-10R (Evo)
</td></tr><tr><td>
Ayrton Badovini</td><td>ITA</td><td>Alstare Bimota BB3 (Evo)
</td></tr><tr><td>
Christian Iddon</td><td>GBR</td><td>Alstare Bimota BB3 (Evo)
</td></tr><tr><td>
Imre Toth</td><td>HUN</td><td>BMW Team Toth S1000RR
</td></tr><tr><td>
Jeremy Guarnoni</td><td>FRA</td><td>MRS Kawasaki ZX-10R (Evo)
</td></tr><tr><td>
Alex Lowes</td><td>GBR</td><td>Voltcom Crescent Suzuki GSX-R1000
</td></tr><tr><td>
Alessandro Andreozzi</td><td>ITA</td><td>Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R (Evo)
</td></tr><tr><td>
Luca Scassa</td><td>ITA</td><td>Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R (Evo)
</td></tr><tr><td>
Toni Elias</td><td>ESP</td><td>Red Devils Roma Aprilia RSV4
</td></tr><tr><td>
Niccolo Canepa</td><td>ITA</td><td>Althea Ducati 1199R (Evo)
</td></tr><tr><td>
Peter Sebestyen</td><td>HUN</td><td>BMW Team Toth S1000RR (Evo)
</td></tr><tr><td>
Sylvain Barrier</td><td>FRA</td><td>BMW Italia S1000RR (Evo)
</td></tr><tr><td>
David Salom</td><td>ESP</td><td>Kawasaki Racing ZX-10R (Evo)
</td></tr>
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<caption>Rumoured</caption>
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cs363

14th January 2014, 19:29

Mental Trousers

14th January 2014, 19:42

The EVO rules have already been a success, after all, Bimota and MV Agusta haven't been in the championship for a long time and Eric Buell Racing never has been.

Geeen

14th January 2014, 19:43

tail_end_charlie

24th January 2014, 10:01

carbonhed

24th January 2014, 11:04

Well, sounds like WSBK will finally be getting a subscription deal (http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wsbk/world-superbike-finally-online-video-streaming/) just like MotoGP. At least Dorna is good for something......

Thanks for that. Signed up for the free stuff. Nice to see Mr Rea back on a bike.

roogazza

24th January 2014, 14:22

Well, sounds like WSBK will finally be getting a subscription deal (http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wsbk/world-superbike-finally-online-video-streaming/) just like MotoGP. At least Dorna is good for something......

So I'm guessing what happens is it'll be just like Motogp, Sky won't pay for WSBK and us Sky people will be left without, unless we pay Dorna to watch it on the computer ???? :(

tail_end_charlie

24th January 2014, 14:51

So I'm guessing what happens is it'll be just like Motogp, Sky won't pay for WSBK and us Sky people will be left without, unless we pay Dorna to watch it on the computer ???? :(

If that happens ,fuck Sky,fuck Dorna,fuck Spain,fuck everyone !

My opinion is that Skyy only shows a bunch of dudes standing around all day in sweaters, or dudes crashing into others while trying to hang onto some pill shapped ball, or a bunch of weirdo's walking around in polo shirts trying to whack a little wee ball into a slightly bigger hole............fuck that.

For me being able to watch what I want, when I want it, plus having all of the other races available to watch whenever I'm bored is worth the 100 euro a year or so, because I don't bother with anything but free-view on the TV.

Geeen

24th January 2014, 15:39

So I'm guessing what happens is it'll be just like Motogp, Sky won't pay for WSBK and us Sky people will be left without, unless we pay Dorna to watch it on the computer ???? :(

If that happens ,fuck Sky,fuck Dorna,fuck Spain,fuck everyone !

This has me a bit nervous too, I really don't want to miss the racing but not sure if I can talk the other half into shelling out for subscriptions to WSBK and GP. WSBK alone would be easier as she has a "thing" for Tom Sykes.....

roogazza

24th January 2014, 17:45

My opinion is that Skyy only shows a bunch of dudes standing around all day in sweaters, or dudes crashing into others while trying to hang onto some pill shapped ball, or a bunch of weirdo's walking around in polo shirts trying to whack a little wee ball into a slightly bigger hole............fuck that.

For me being able to watch what I want, when I want it, plus having all of the other races available to watch whenever I'm bored is worth the 100 euro a year or so, because I don't bother with anything but free-view on the TV.

This has me a bit nervous too, I really don't want to miss the racing but not sure if I can talk the other half into shelling out for subscriptions to WSBK and GP. WSBK alone would be easier as she has a "thing" for Tom Sykes.....

Ignore my suppos'd humerous rant there, but yes we should be worried. I guess they'll force us into it in the end.
I'm fortunate Geeen, I can piss off to as many GPs as I want or can afford. (she lets me ).
But it is still nice to sit with the "big screen"when it suits, Huh ?:confused:

Rcktfsh

25th January 2014, 05:27

And add Bimota to that list now: http://www.crash.net/wsbk/news/199426/1/bimota-announces-alstare-run-wsbk-evo-entry.html

Shaping up to be an interesting series with potentially 9 different manufacturers on the grid! :D :corn: :drinkup:

Be still my beating heart. Sadly though there may be an issue over production numbers for homologation

Worldsbk.com announces the FIM official response to the discussion about Bimota participating in WSBK

After the distribution of a Press Release from the Team Alstare announcing their partnership with Italian Manufacturer Bimota, with the goal to participate in the WSBK Championship, and following media discussions about the possible Bimota homologation, Dorna WSBK Organization wish to inform on the official FIM statement:

“The FIM welcomes new motorcycle manufacturers wishing to participate in one or more FIM World Championships. With reference to the FIM Superbike World Championship, there are rules and requirements which have to be observed and fulfilled. As a result, the required minimum quantity of produced units necessary to obtain homologation are reviewed periodically to run parallel to the motorcycle market. As an illustration, the FIM and the Superbike Commission have in the past adjusted the minimum quantities of motorcycles to be produced to participate due to the worldwide economic market situation. Such a change was adopted in 2009. Another change was made due to the market situation in 2012 when the market situation for motorcycles in the sport section was of great concern. We have started discussions within the Superbike Commission to modify these numbers An official announcement will be made by the end of January.”

Mental Trousers

25th January 2014, 09:54

Surely the Homologation numbers would affect Eric Buell Racing too?? Someone would need a good hard kick in the nuts if those two manufacturers were excluded because of that.

Ocean1

25th January 2014, 10:32

Surely the Homologation numbers would affect Eric Buell Racing too?? Someone would need a good hard kick in the nuts if those two manufacturers were excluded because of that.

Guess it depends on your definition of manufacturer, they do seem to be aware that tweaking that meaning to include a marketable field is a good idea.

The new on-going sales requirements are fairly prohibitive, but lower them too much and you'd have some entries of questionable value to the sport in there too.

Must admit although I don't expect EBR to do that well initially, given the significantly different design elements it'll be interesting to see where they're competitive and where they're not.

They're short on top end compared to almost everyone else, for example, but apparently the mid-range torque is phenomenal.

Shaun Harris

25th January 2014, 11:24

Guess it depends on your definition of manufacturer, they do seem to be aware that tweaking that meaning to include a marketable field is a good idea.

The new on-going sales requirements are fairly prohibitive, but lower them too much and you'd have some entries of questionable value to the sport in there too.

Must admit although I don't expect EBR to do that well initially, given the significantly different design elements it'll be interesting to see where they're competitive and where they're not.

They're short on top end compared to almost everyone else, for example, but apparently the mid-range torque is phenomenal.

There only let down as last raced, is TOP END, and that will change after there backer has spent a ton on electronics. The handling of there bike is awsome as proven in the USA race scene, it monsters the japas it is racing against in terms of handling, kinda looks like a hybrid 250 Stroker with its handling characturistics

Ocean1

25th January 2014, 14:29

There only let down as last raced, is TOP END, and that will change after there backer has spent a ton on electronics. The handling of there bike is awsome as proven in the USA race scene, it monsters the japas it is racing against in terms of handling, kinda looks like a hybrid 250 Stroker with its handling characturistics

I had an 1125CR until recently, (and the 1190 is pretty much just an evolutionary step from that) and I didn't find a need for any more than 150hp, a simply stunning road bike engine. They will need more top end on the track, though.

I'd like to see them do well, if only for the positive effect it'd have on the cookie-cutter production bike market. And all things being equal they orta do good on the tighter tracks at least.

gixerracer

26th January 2014, 13:09

So I'm guessing what happens is it'll be just like Motogp, Sky won't pay for WSBK and us Sky people will be left without, unless we pay Dorna to watch it on the computer ???? :(

If that happens ,fuck Sky,fuck Dorna,fuck Spain,fuck everyone !

$150 to get way more coverage on your computer is a better deal than $1200 a year for that bull shit sky tv. Have never had sky and never will it is a have

Robert Taylor

26th January 2014, 13:28

$150 to get way more coverage on your computer is a better deal than $1200 a year for that bull shit sky tv. Have never had sky and never will it is a have

You mean ''repeat everything to death TV"? Im inclined to agree and for me its only saving grace is History and Living channels. Also the odd movie on Rialto and Vibe channels.

gammaguy

26th January 2014, 13:31

$150 to get way more coverage on your computer is a better deal than $1200 a year for that bull shit sky tv. Have never had sky and never will it is a have

For that much you can just subscribe to what you want to watch on the net and still have change left over

Why anyone bothers with sky at that price is beyond me

pritch

26th January 2014, 15:33

Surely the Homologation numbers would affect Eric Buell Racing too??

There is an interview with Erik Buell here: http://www.motopodcast.com

During the interview he says the required number of bikes are locked up awaiting inspection. He also says other things so it is worth the listen.

roogazza

28th January 2014, 18:07

Here we go ? Wonder how sharp Sky's pencils are ?
http://www.motomatters.com/news/2014/01/27/world_superbike_tv_coverage_expanding_on.html

sil3nt

28th January 2014, 18:16

I hope they lose it and sommet sport gets it.

DidJit

29th January 2014, 06:53

Watch out (http://www.crash.net/wsbk/news/199839/1/lowes-all-the-pressure-is-on-laverty.html), Eugene...

Mental Trousers

29th January 2014, 07:59

I'd like to see them do well, if only for the positive effect it'd have on the cookie-cutter production bike market. And all things being equal they orta do good on the tighter tracks at least.

I'd like to see EBR do well because at the moment there's only 2 nationalities represented in the manufacturers - Japan and Italy. Also, WSBK is very European centric. Next year is better than other years in this respect with 5 our of 14 races being outside of Europe.

Shaun Harris

29th January 2014, 08:03

I'd like to see EBR do well because at the moment there's only 2 nationalities represented in the manufacturers - Japan and Italy. Also, WSBK is very European centric. Next year is better than other years in this respect with 5 our of 14 races being outside of Europe.

I,d just like to see him do well just because he is a genuine good kunt for an old hippy

Geeen

29th January 2014, 08:08

Its going to be an interesting year for sure, new riders, 'new' makes and new tracks. I reckon Alex Lowes will be a bit of a surprise for some of the more established riders because of how hungry that boy is. I'm really looking forward to it, I just hope coverage gets sorted one way or the other soon...

Badjelly

29th January 2014, 15:12

...I reckon Sam Lowes will be a bit of a surprise...

I think Sam would surprise everyone if he did well in WSBK in 2014. Particularly his brother Alex... :rolleyes:

Geeen

29th January 2014, 17:31

I think Sam would surprise everyone if he did well in WSBK in 2014. Particularly his brother Alex... :rolleyes:

:facepalm:My bad, they just look so damn similar!!

cs363

29th January 2014, 21:06

Be still my beating heart. Sadly though there may be an issue over production numbers for homologation

You seem to forget the simple equation that means they'll be in - Italian manufacturer + Italian organisers = Assured entry! :lol:

Badjelly

30th January 2014, 14:53

:facepalm:My bad, they just look so damn similar!!

There's a rumour they're monozygotic (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twin). :shifty:

MOTOXXX

30th January 2014, 15:23

Paying to watch stuff on TV??

Wake up and smell the internet people...

roogazza

30th January 2014, 17:43

From the other Thread. :yes::yes::yes:

WSBK live on Sky Sport
Hello Warren,

Thank you for your email.

We got the rights for this year’s Superbikes confirmed and the Phillip Island races will air LIVE on 23rd Feb at 1:30 PM and 4:30 PM on Sky Sport-2. And we are still under negotiations for this year's MOTOGP rights and nothing is confirmed yet.

We advise you to keep checking the EPG (electronic programming guide) and Sky Sport website at www.skysport.co.nz for any changes or updates.

Please feel free to contact SKY Television Customer Services on 0800 759 759 for further information during weekdays 8am-10pm and weekends 8am-9pm. Alternatively, please respond via return email and we will endeavour to reply within 24 hours.

With kind regards,

SKY Online Support

Rcktfsh

31st January 2014, 06:02

You seem to forget the simple equation that means they'll be in - Italian manufacturer + Italian organisers = Assured entry! :lol:

Ahh but no longer do we have italian organisers. You wog bike riders need to realise theres a new boss in town or should i say "nuevo jefe en la ciudad".

cs363

31st January 2014, 06:33

Ahh but no longer do we have italian organisers. You wog bike riders need to realise theres a new boss in town or should i say "nuevo jefe en la ciudad".

Well listen here smartarse, you might be right about Dorna but you are completely wrong on your usage of the word Wog: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wog
Anyway, I'll correct my orginal statement to 'corrupt organisers' then.

Same thing really....

Badjelly

31st January 2014, 08:05

Well listen here smartarse, you might be right about Dorna but you are completely wrong on your usage of the word Wog...

Clearly he meant dago, or maybe eyetie.

By the way, isn't this page a fantastic resource?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ethnic_slurs

steveyb

31st January 2014, 09:34

Or: Spic, Wop, Guinea, Greaseball....... :-)

steveyb

31st January 2014, 09:36

Clearly he meant dago, or maybe eyetie.

By the way, isn't this page a fantastic resource?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ethnic_slurs

They forgot Bogan!

Geeen

31st January 2014, 11:05

Well listen here smartarse, you might be right about Dorna but you are completely wrong on your usage of the word Wog: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wog
Anyway, I'll correct my orginal statement to 'corrupt organisers' then.

Same thing really....

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=wog

Read the Aussie English one, mind you there are some 'interesting' things on there..... http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=seagull

cs363

31st January 2014, 11:13

Clearly he meant dago, or maybe eyetie.

By the way, isn't this page a fantastic resource?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ethnic_slurs

It's hard to know what he meant really - after all he is a lawyer you know, experts in disinformation! :lol:

cs363

31st January 2014, 11:13

mind you there are some 'interesting' things on there..... http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=seagull

Err......yeah. :eek5:

Moving right along.... :lol:

Mental Trousers

31st January 2014, 11:17

Ahh but no longer do we have italian organisers. You wog bike riders need to realise theres a new boss in town or should i say "nuevo jefe en la ciudad".

Don't you have a Bimota sitting in your shed??

cs363

31st January 2014, 11:24

Don't you have a Bimota sitting in your shed??

No, he sold it. Luckily before he had completely wrecked it..... :lol:

He's like one of those kids that pulls their toys apart and then can't figure out how to put them back together again, either that or he's got a short attention span (some would suggest he has this by default, due to his diminutive stature...) just loses interest and moves onto the next 'project'! :facepalm: :lol:

Mental Trousers

31st January 2014, 11:29

No, he sold it. Luckily before he had completely wrecked it..... :lol:

He's like one of those kids that pulls their toys apart and then can't figure out how to put them back together again, either that or he's got a short attention span (some would suggest he has this by default, due to his diminutive stature...) just loses interest and moves onto the next 'project'! :facepalm: :lol:

Ah right, ta.

Rcktfsh

31st January 2014, 14:38

cs363

31st January 2014, 14:49

Jeez give a man a TZR and this is the thanks you get, don't get me started on your penchant for riding wide loads.

Hmm....not so much 'give' as 'offload' and not so much 'TZR' as 'Wreck' (see previous post).

And I see what you're trying to do there, insinuating that I may have similar tastes in women as yourself (Dudley Moore syndrome, only swap height for width...)

Mind you, I can imagine from your (diminutive) perspective it probably does look quite wide...

http://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/cbxpipes.jpg

Anyway, back to the thread.... I'd be bloody surprised if all 9 manufacturers don't front up on the grid, Dorna would be foolish not to let them all run. IMHO

Mental Trousers

31st January 2014, 14:58

I'd be bloody surprised if all 9 manufacturers don't front up on the grid, Dorna would be foolish not to let them all run. IMHO

Too bloody right

Robert Taylor

31st January 2014, 15:06

It's hard to know what he meant really - after all he is a lawyer you know, experts in disinformation! :lol:

And defending those that dont look right ( Cunliffe being a prime example ) and those that should be shot on sight

Robert Taylor

31st January 2014, 15:10

Hmm....not so much 'give' as 'offload' and not so much 'TZR' as 'Wreck' (see previous post).

And I see what you're trying to do there, insinuating that I may have similar tastes in women as yourself (Dudley Moore syndrome, only swap height for width...)

Mind you, I can imagine from your (diminutive) perspective it probably does look quite wide...

Anyway, back to the thread.... I'd be bloody surprised if all 9 manufacturers don't front up on the grid, Dorna would be foolish not to let them all run. IMHO

You forgot some very important points such as his blow up doll modelled on Sue Bradford and his nasty habit of voting Labour. His only redeeming feature is that he has a bunch of Yamahas in his shed, albeit it in fully Lawrie'd condition.

Rcktfsh

31st January 2014, 15:18

You forgot some very important points such as his blow up doll modelled on Sue Bradford and his nasty habit of voting Labour. His only redeeming feature is that he has a bunch of Yamahas in his shed, albeit it in fully Lawrie'd condition.

More time working and less time online & you'd have that MT09 in your garage & me as a friend. By the way didn't your father vote labour?

Mental Trousers

31st January 2014, 16:33

More time working and less time online & you'd have that MT09 in your garage & me as a friend. By the way didn't your father vote labour?

Everybody should grow up with their parents as role models. Failing that, next best is an example of how not to be!!

Robert Taylor

31st January 2014, 16:35

More time working and less time online & you'd have that MT09 in your garage & me as a friend. By the way didn't your father vote labour?

He did so once only and I reminded him of that major misdemeanour until his dying day.

cs363

31st January 2014, 20:19

He did so once only and I reminded him of that major misdemeanour until his dying day.

You're forgetting his other major misdemeanour.

* Hint: You'll need a mirror..... :bleh:

Robert Taylor

2nd February 2014, 10:10

You're forgetting his other major misdemeanour.

* Hint: You'll need a mirror..... :bleh:

Arguably so but when I viewed your post I was slightly tipsy on red wine, but not so tipsy that I couldnt recall how ugly you are. And when I awoke I was no longer tipsy, but you are still ugly.

ICE180

2nd February 2014, 10:55

worried about paying try this I have

set up an itunes account in the US or UK very easy Google it

then down load the free TV apps for the station that's plays the WSBK /Moto Gp etc
watch
Net flicks is a whole different world form there to here in NZ due to SKYS monopoly on HBO movies

if you have a Air NZ Debt card the ones you can put any currency onto use that for the credit card with the correct currency you are paying in

cs363

3rd February 2014, 09:41

Arguably so but when I viewed your post I was slightly tipsy on red wine, but not so tipsy that I couldnt recall how ugly you are. And when I awoke I was no longer tipsy, but you are still ugly.

Right, well that answers the question as to lack of mirrors in the Taylor household - people in glass houses etc.

Robert Taylor

3rd February 2014, 16:49

Right, well that answers the question as to lack of mirrors in the Taylor household - people in glass houses etc.

Did I ever tell you that you have a remarkable resemblance to the late Phil Mellor? Perhaps ( away from the core subject of road racing ) Marty Feldman............

cs363

3rd February 2014, 17:59

Did I ever tell you that you have a remarkable resemblance to the late Phil Mellor? Perhaps ( away from the core subject of road racing ) Marty Feldman............

You didn't actually read that post you quoted did you?!
I trust you have a good glass supplier otherwise your house must be really draughty!

Robert Taylor

4th February 2014, 17:07

You didn't actually read that post you quoted did you?!
I trust you have a good glass supplier otherwise your house must be really draughty!

Irrelevant, never home to verify

cs363

4th February 2014, 19:47

Irrelevant, never home to verify

Ah! Figures..... now I realise why you work from a windowless concrete bunker, reminds me of a guy in the late '30's/early '40's that had a similar HQ, I think he may have even shared similar political views.... :bleh:

Anyway, back to the thread topic - here's the latest updated provisional entry list (as at 30/01/2014):

2014 Provisional WSBK entry list

1. Tom Sykes GBR Kawasaki Racing ZX-10R
2. Christian Iddon GBR Alstare Bimota BB3 (E) *
7. Chaz Davies GBR Ducati SBK 1199R
9. Fabien Foret FRA MAHI Kawasaki ZX-10R (E)
10. Imre Toth HUN BMW Team Toth S1000RR
11. Jeremy Guarnoni FRA MRS Kawasaki ZX-10R (E)
20. Aaron Yates USA Team Hero EBR 1190RX
21. Alessandro Andreozzi ITA Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R (E)
22. Alex Lowes GBR Voltcom Crescent Suzuki GSX-R1000
23. Luca Scassa ITA Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R (E)
24. Toni Elias ESP Red Devils Roma Aprilia RSV4
32. Sheridan Morais RSA IRON BRAIN Kawasaki ZX-10R (E)
33. Marco Melandri ITA Aprilia Racing RSV4
34. Davide Giugliano ITA Ducati SBK 1199R
44. David Salom ESP Kawasaki Racing ZX-10R (E)
52. Sylvain Barrier FRA BMW Italia S1000RR (E)
56. Peter Sebestyen HUN BMW Team Toth S1000RR (E)
58. Eugene Laverty IRL Voltcom Crescent Suzuki GSX-R1000
59. Niccolo Canepa ITA Althea Ducati 1199R (E)
65. Jonathan Rea GBR Pata Honda CBR1000RR
50. Sylvain Guintoli FRA Aprilia Racing RSV4
71. Claudio Corti ITA MV Agusta RC Yakhnich F4RR
76. Loris Baz FRA Kawasaki Racing ZX-10R
84. Michel Fabrizio ITA IRON BRAIN Kawasaki ZX-10R (E)
86. Ayrton Badovini ITA Alstare Bimota BB3 (E) *
91. Leon Haslam GBR Pata Honda CBR1000RR
99. Geoff May USA Team Hero EBR 1190RX

(E) denotes EVO class entry
* Subject to homologation

Seeing as the first round is only three weekends away, they better hurry up and confirm the Bimota entry. Nice to see a truly international field with multiple manufacturer entries, the two horse (manufacturer) Spanish sausage fest (riders) that is MotoGP would be so much more interesting if the entry list resembled the one above, not taking anything away from the talent and the tech that it has, just a little sad IMHO for those of us that remember the big grids of the late seventies/early eighties.
WSBK looks to have something or somebody of interest for most race fans....roll on PI! :D

Shaun Harris

4th February 2014, 19:55

I thought I read some where that Bimota ( If they start) would not be starting till later in the year

cs363

4th February 2014, 20:06

I thought I read some where that Bimota ( If they start) would not be starting till later in the year

Can't say I've seen that but it's all a bit up in the air at present, this is the last official statement I have seen: http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2013/FIM+statement+regarding+the+Team+Alstare+Press+Rel ease So a follow up to this is overdue.

No doubt we'll see something in the next few weeks, and we'll know for sure what's happening once the green flag drops and the fat lady sings etc.

pritch

17th February 2014, 13:23

Well, this thread seems strangely subdued considering that the world is beating a path to Phillip Island, and that Round 1 is six days away and is live in Sky Sport 2 at 13.30 and 16.30?

Shaun Harris

17th February 2014, 13:27

Well, this thread seems strangely subdued considering that the world is beating a path to Phillip Island, and that Round 1 is six days away and is live in Sky Sport 2 at 13.30 and 16.30?

And testing is happening NOW, crash net say they are displaying info, but jack shit so far on there

PS Im away tomorrow mate

Shaun Harris

17th February 2014, 13:50

MV675 in 3rd- I would love one of those babies..

Official test times [Monday AM] - Phillip Island
1. Kenan Sofuoglu TUR Mahi India Kawasaki ZX-6R 1m 33.621s
2. Michael van der Mark NED PATA Honda CBR600RR 1m 34.203s
3. Vladimir Leonov RUS MV Agusta Yakhnich F3 675 1m 34.360s
4. Fabio Menghi ITA VFT Yamaha YZF-R6 1m 34.402s
5. Riccardo Russo ITA Lorini Honda CBR600RR 1m 34.550s
6. Jack Kennedy IRL CIA Insurance Honda CBR600RR 1m 34.554s
7. Kev Coghlan GBR DMC Panavto Yamaha YZF-R6 1m 34.833s
8. Lorenzo Zanetti ITA PATA Honda CBR600RR 1m 34.860s
9. PJ Jacobsen USA Kawasaki Intermoto ZX-6R 1m 35.027s
10. Roberto Tamburini ITA San Carlo Puccetti Kawasaki ZX-6R 1m 35.137s
11. Florian Marino FRA Kawasaki Intermoto ZX-6R 1m 35.468s
12. Ratthapark Wilairot THA Core PTR Honda CBR600RR 1m 3.513s
13. Jules Cluzel FRA MV Agusta Yakhnich F3 675 1m355.544s
14. Nacho Calero ESP CIA Insurance Honda CBR600RR 1m 35.688s
15. Bryan Staring AUS Rivamoto Honda CBR600RR 1m 35.775s
16. Raffaele de Rosa ITA Core PTR Honda CBR600RR 1m 35.896s
17. Kevin Wahr GER RS Wahr by Kraus Yamaha YZF-R6 1m 35.900s
18. Billy McConnell AUS Smiths Triumph 675 R 1m 36.186s
19. Marco Bussolotti ITA Lorini Honda CBR600RR 1m 36.443s
20. Christian Gamarino ITA GO Eleven Kawasaki ZX-6R 1m 37.323s
22. Ryan Taylor AUS Oz Wildcard Yamaha YZF-R6 1m 37.358s
22. Tony Covena FRA Kawasaki Intermoto ZX-6R 1m 38.274s
23. Graeme Gowland GBR Smiths Triumph 675 R 1m 38.283s
24. Fraser Rogers GBR Com Plus SMS Honda CBR600RR 1m 39.087s
25. Alexey Ivanov RUS DMC Panavto Yamaha YZF-R6 1m 39.339s
26. Roberto Rolfo ITA GO Eleven Kawasaki ZX-6R No Time

denill

17th February 2014, 14:39

Thanks for the wake up call Pritch.

Morning times:
1. Eugene Laverty IRL Voltcom Crescent Suzuki GSX-R1000 1m 30.513s
2. Loris Baz FRA Kawasaki Racing ZX-10R 1m 30.757s
3. Tom Sykes GBR Kawasaki Racing ZX-10R 1m 30.863s
4. Davide Giugliano ITA Ducati SBK 1199R 1m 30.984s
5. Marco Melandri ITA Aprilia Racing RSV4 1m 31.392s
6. Sylvain Guintoli FRA Aprilia Racing RSV4 1m 31.468s
7. Chaz Davies GBR Ducati SBK 1199R 1m 31.469s
8. Alex Lowes GBR Voltcom Crescent Suzuki GSX-R1000 1m 31.642s
9. Leon Haslam GBR Pata Honda CBR1000RR 1m 31.816s
10. Jonathan Rea GBR Pata Honda CBR1000RR 1m 31.851s
11. Niccolo Canepa ITA Althea Ducati 1199R 1m 32.204s (E)
12. David Salom ESP Kawasaki Racing ZX-10R 1m 33.006s (E)
13. Claudio Corti ITA MV Agusta RC Yakhnich F4RR 1m 33.087s
14. Sylvain Barrier FRA BMW Italia S1000RR 1m 33.470s (E)
15. Luca Scassa ITA Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R 1m 34.047s (E)
16. Toni Elias ESP Red Devils Roma Aprilia RSV4 1m 34.127s
17. Fabien Foret FRA MAHI Kawasaki ZX-10R 1m 34.228s (E)
18. Michel Fabrizio ITA IRON BRAIN Kawasaki ZX-10R 1m 34.314s (E)
19. Sheridan Morais RSA IRON BRAIN Kawasaki ZX-10R 1m 34.396s (E)
20. Alessandro Andreozzi ITA Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R 1m 34.511s (E)
21. Jeremy Guarnoni FRA MRS Kawasaki ZX-10R 1m 34.562s (E)
22. Imre Toth HUN Team Toth BMW S1000RR 1m 36.655s
23. Geoff May USA Team Hero EBR 1190RX 1m 38.152s
24. Aaron Yates USA Team Hero EBR 1190RX 1m 39.656s
25. Peter Sebestyen HUN Team Toth Italia S1000RR 1m 42.242s (E)

(E) denotes EVO class entry

Shaun Harris

17th February 2014, 14:46

Geeen

17th February 2014, 17:41

Gotta love that pluky Irishman...... Hanging out for the races :clap:

Shaun Harris

17th February 2014, 19:24

#58 Suzuki still a rockin:banana: Someone special is there for the ride with him

Mental Trousers

18th February 2014, 15:21

http://www.worldsbk.com/en/live%20timing%20extended

Must say, Alex Lowes is looking very impressive.

Scouse

18th February 2014, 15:25

Cool to see a couple of Buell's in there would have liked to also see KTM in there

Shaun Harris

18th February 2014, 15:43

PJ Jacobsen in wss is realy impressing me, his skills stood out like dog balls last year in the BSB, im picking a podium at first round????

pritch

18th February 2014, 15:45

The Buells are about 30kph down on the straight. Then again PI has a long straight, maybe the difference will be less pronounced at other tracks?
As long as they went racing to learn...

Shaun Harris

18th February 2014, 16:10

The Buells are about 30kph down on the straight. Then again PI has a long straight, maybe the difference will be less pronounced at other tracks?
As long as they went racing to learn...

about 3 second gain over yesterday already.

sil3nt

18th February 2014, 16:23

Where has this Suzuki pace come from? I didn't think Suzuki were putting any effort into WSBK. Good to see the top 10 within a second of each other. Hopefully we have another cracker season of racing :woohoo:

Shaun Harris

18th February 2014, 20:24

denill

19th February 2014, 06:16

I will be delighted to see Laverty finish ahead of Melandri this year. So far, so good. And what about Lowes? :yes:

WSBK test times - combined:
1. Sykes (Kawasaki) 1'30.239 average 177.329 kph;
2. Laverty (Suzuki) 1'30.513;
3. Lowes (Suzuki) 1'30.528;
4. Melandri (Aprilia) 1'30.579;
5. Giugliano (Ducati) 1'30.644;
6. Baz (Kawasaki) 1'30.757;
7. Guintoli (Aprilia) 1'30.766;
8. Haslam (Honda) 1'30.798;
9. Rea (Honda) 1'30.813;
10. Davies (Ducati) 1'31.087;
11. Canepa (Ducati) 1'31.373;
12. Elias (Aprilia) 1'31.441;
13. Salom (Kawasaki) 1'32.008;
14. Foret (Kawasaki) 1'32.780;
15. Corti (MV Agusta) 1'32.858;
16. Morais (Kawasaki) 1'32.895;
17. Guarnoni (Kawasaki) 1'32.897;
18. Barrier (BMW) 1'32.997;
19. Andreozzi (Kawasaki) 1'33.205;
20. Scassa (Kawasaki) 1'33.960;
21. Fabrizio (Kawasaki) 1'34.314;
22. Toth (BMW) 1'34.750;
23. May (EBR) 1'34.807;
24. Yates (EBR) 1'36.662;
25. Sebestyen (BMW) 1'42.242.

DidJit

21st February 2014, 10:52

Season preview (http://motomatters.com/opinion/2014/02/20/2014_world_superbike_season_preview_it_s.html) ahead of this weekend’s races...

Mental Trousers

21st February 2014, 10:57

I cancelled my subscription because of the 7 day bullshit. Waiting for the refund to show up on my credit card.

Geeen

21st February 2014, 13:03

Im trying to find a site that has live streaming, any ideas?

Sent from my SGP311 using Tapatalk

wharfy

21st February 2014, 14:27

some practice times here
http://www.bikesportnews.com/news-detail.cfm?newstitle=Phillip-Island-WSBK:-All-Friday%E2%80%99s-practice-times-&newsid=11250

Badjelly

21st February 2014, 15:29

It was wet, so the times don't mean a lot in terms of dry pace, or wet pace for that matter.

Danger Dave

21st February 2014, 16:03

Im trying to find a site that has live streaming, any ideas?

Sent from my SGP311 using Tapatalk

You can find live timing on the WSBK website, just watched the supersport and the superbikes start at 5.30 :Punk:

roogazza

22nd February 2014, 07:32

Great to see those Suzukis going well at the front. Is rider changes the reason,or have they found something ?

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2014/Feb/140221a.htm

Update: Had a bit of look around and found this interview......

http://www.crash.net/wsbk/interview/200472/1/exclusive-paul-denning-qa.html

Shaun Harris

22nd February 2014, 08:36

Great to see those Suzukis going well at the front. Is rider changes the reason,or have they found something ?

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2014/Feb/140221a.htm

electronics, suspension and riders

Shaun Harris

22nd February 2014, 10:01

what tv broadcaster has the racing on tv this weekend

BMWST?

22nd February 2014, 10:26

BMWST?

22nd February 2014, 10:27

what tv broadcaster has the racing on tv this weekend
i saw it somewhere...>prime??

pritch

22nd February 2014, 13:22

what tv broadcaster has the racing on tv this weekend

See post #61 in this thread.

Shaun Harris

22nd February 2014, 14:30

See post #61 in this thread.

Thanks mate

roogazza

22nd February 2014, 15:44

sell your soul to sommet sports

Sky is redeemed, might even get BSB again ? :msn-wink:
I'll be there but have to vacate (and copy it) for about 40mins for an "Openhome" to happen.

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2014/Feb/140221fp3.htm

Third session and Suzukis still fast !

denill

22nd February 2014, 17:03

<a href=http://www.crash.net/wsbk/results/200518/1/phillip-island-superpole-qualifying-results-2.html>Superpole:</A>

carbonhed

22nd February 2014, 17:08

<a href=http://www.crash.net/wsbk/results/200518/1/phillip-island-superpole-qualifying-results-2.html>Superpole:</A>

Promising for Ducati with Giugliano and Suzuki.

Geeen

22nd February 2014, 17:47

Um, am I going blind or is there an absence of Bimotas in that list?

tail_end_charlie

22nd February 2014, 17:57

Um, am I going blind or is there an absence of Bimotas in that list?

They never really planned on going to the Phillip Island race, partly because they weren't ready, and partly because they haven't yet passed the first hurdle on homologation.

Geeen

22nd February 2014, 18:02

They never really planned on going to the Phillip Island race, partly because they weren't ready, and partly because they haven't yet passed the first hurdle on homologation.

Aaaahhhh, I knew they were having "discussions" about homologation but wasn't aware they hadn't planned on coming down under.

Mental Trousers

22nd February 2014, 20:04

They've had to make the required number of bikes first. Somewhere in Italy there's a warehouse filling up with Bimota awesomeness

Geeen

22nd February 2014, 21:30

They've had to make the required number of bikes first. Somewhere in Italy there's a warehouse filling up with Bimota awesomeness

If only we knew where it was........

roogazza

23rd February 2014, 07:03

<a href=http://www.crash.net/wsbk/results/200518/1/phillip-island-superpole-qualifying-results-2.html>Superpole:</A>
Cheers Bill, always wondered why anyone would put it all on the line for one fast lap ?
Seems Quintoli has huh ! Sykes lucky not to be hurt !
I'm looking forward to this arvo. :yes:

Shaun Harris

23rd February 2014, 07:32

I have no sky, so will not be seeing it, but reckon PJ Jacobsen will reach the podium 1st time out in the WSS class, watching him last year in BSB he seems to have some thing a little special and I think it's in his head

BMWST?

23rd February 2014, 09:47

what tv broadcaster has the racing on tv this weekend

sky have got it :angry:

pritch

23rd February 2014, 14:04

I loved that result. Is that the first hint that Aprila fucked up?

On the 'net somewhere there is part of a recent interview with Sam Lowes. He said that there are currently very few guys in WSS who have actually won a race in the series. He thinks there are some fast guys but nobody with the race craft to regularly challenge Sufuoglu - yet. Michael van der Mark is a young man in a hurry though.

Reckless

23rd February 2014, 15:46

Am I reading this right???

Video pass to WSBK only $24.90 euro ?? That's $41-00 NZD?? for the season

http://www.worldsbk.com/en/subscribe

george formby

23rd February 2014, 15:54

Race 2 on the noo. Eurosport.

http://cricfree.tv/euro-sports.php

carbonhed

23rd February 2014, 16:13

I loved that result. Is that the first hint that Aprila fucked up?

What a rider eh?

Reckless

23rd February 2014, 16:19

Race 2 on the noo. Eurosport.

http://cricfree.tv/euro-sports.php

You sure thats legit George??

First it wants to update media player to 12.7 but when I try and update media player I have 11.0.6002 and it says I have the latest no update required??

Secondly it asks for my bankcard number to verify my address but it wont charge anything to it?

Sounds very suspect to me??

george formby

23rd February 2014, 16:32

You sure thats legit George??

First it wants to update media player to 12.7 but when I try and update media player I have 11.0.6002 and it says I have the latest no update required??

Secondly it asks for my bankcard number to verify my address but it wont charge anything to it?

Sounds very suspect to me??

It seems to be kosher, been watching it for 2 years with no problems. All the adds that pop up, close them. It's the wee black boxes with x's in. I have not had to do anything to use it. The adds are just junk. It's a bit of a pain but comes in handy sometimes.
Don't use or follow links and don't download anything! Just to be on the safe side.
Oh, I use firefox as my browser & had no media issues.
You can watch motogp on there live, too.

Race was over on lap 16 any hoo, Suzuki blew up & sprayed some oil, Laverty I think.

carbonhed

23rd February 2014, 16:52

Race was over on lap 16 any hoo, Suzuki blew up & sprayed some oil, Laverty I think.

Awesome. Cheers. Brilliant. Thanks. You rock. :facepalm:

Reckless

23rd February 2014, 16:54

It seems to be kosher,

Race was over on lap 16 any hoo, Suzuki blew up & sprayed some oil, Laverty I think.

OK mate might give that a go I just hate putting banckcard numbers in??

Over at 16 LOL well seems that backs up the Paeroa decision comparing it to the international stage ( not even a street race).

george formby

23rd February 2014, 17:08

OK mate might give that a go I just hate putting banckcard numbers in??

Over at 16 LOL well seems that backs up the Paeroa decision comparing it to the international stage ( not even a street race).

No no no. Don't give em your bank card number! It's an add, just close it! Same as that rubbish on you tube saying your computer is slow. Never give your bank card number out!!!!!!!! All that crap is pop ups, click the little black x's to get rid of them & the jobs a carrot.

My apologies for spilling the beans. Dumb & thoughtless. Won't happen again.:spanking:

BMWST?

23rd February 2014, 17:09

OK mate might give that a go I just hate putting banckcard numbers in??
.

Get a debit card then with a low balance if you sre making a purchase

george formby

23rd February 2014, 17:24

MVnut

23rd February 2014, 17:43

Cluzel on MV Agusta wins Supersport !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!:Punk:

roogazza

23rd February 2014, 18:11

Cricfree TV is exactly that. Free. Keep yer wallet in your pocket. Just littered with annoying pop up adds. If you leave the viewing page, go back. Sometimes the x box is a link. The little ones are kosher, bigger ones less so.
Oh, AB games are on Eurosport live, too. If that's your thing.

yeah George, used cric for motogp last year.
Just got to learn to click the little 'x' boxes off. Plus1 bud ! :yes::yes::yes:

Reckless

23rd February 2014, 18:50

No no no. Don't give em your bank card number! It's an add, just close it! Same as that rubbish on you tube saying your computer is slow. Never give your bank card number out!!!!!!!! All that crap is pop ups, click the little black x's to get rid of them & the jobs a carrot.

My apologies for spilling the beans. Dumb & thoughtless. Won't happen again.:spanking:

NA George I'll never give anyone the BCard number on the net like that, rest easy. Gonna go with the video pass (my son and I go 1/2's anyway) then I can watch practice and racing when I like in HD. Your site was asking for the rest of the info if you wanted to watch in HD. Saw a bit of the stream live and I'd rather pay and watch on Demand (hopefully its like the MotoGP site) in 720p or more on the TV.

All good thanks for the option its only $20 bucks each for the season cheep enough.

Cheers

pritch

23rd February 2014, 21:11

All that crap is pop ups, click the little black x's to get rid of them

The next guy that uses the X to start a malware download probably won't be the first. Safer to set your browser so it won't open pop ups.

Rcktfsh

24th February 2014, 06:19

Awesome. Cheers. Brilliant. Thanks. You rock. :facepalm:

mmmm maybe not a brilliant idea to view a discussion forum after the race is run if your trying not to see the result...just saying

Rcktfsh

24th February 2014, 06:22

Am I reading this right???

Video pass to WSBK only $24.90 euro ?? That's $41-00 NZD?? for the season

http://www.worldsbk.com/en/subscribe

Unfortunately the 24.90 pass doesn't give you live access to races/practice like the moto gp pass.

roogazza

24th February 2014, 07:27

mmmm maybe not a brilliant idea to view a discussion forum after the race is run if your trying not to see the result...just saying

Mmmmmm ! Must say, PI looks a picture in the fine weather they put on yesterday.
Some new winners for different reasons. Shame for Suzuki in the second race (going pop !)
Quintoli making a solid start to the year again.

pritch

24th February 2014, 09:30

Interesting to see the various overnight Twitter posts. Despite the dramatic end to his second race Laverty can't stop smiling. I don't know if it's correct, but the claim was made that Laverty is the first WSB rider to win consequtive races on different brands of machinery. (He won the last two races last year.)

Steve Martin reported that Laverty, Lowes, Haslam and Rea stayed and chatted to the flag marshals after the race. Nice gesture but apparently not that common, although there might often be a language problem.

Tom Sykes had grip problems in the first race but a set up change fixed that. He was moving up rapidly in the second race when it was stopped and thinks he could have challenged for the win. He has three more points than this time last year and no broken ribs so he is happy.

Malandri is not happy, neither is Alex Lowes. Lowes' had problems changing gear as a result of his ankle having been dislocated. He was very fast on a track he had never seen before, but he will get a lot of that this year.

The WSS race was certainly dramatic. Shaun's man PJ Jacobson DNF (mechanical). And MV Agusta had its first win since 1976? Yakhnich Motorsport are not missing Sam Lowes too much.

For me the dark horse was the young Scot K Coghlan. He has come up by a different route, having won a Spanish championship and a European championship. As the commentators said winning any championship in Spain these days is not easy.

There seems to be a good number of riders who can run at the front in both classes so we should get some good racing.

carbonhed

24th February 2014, 10:55

mmmm maybe not a brilliant idea to view a discussion forum after the race is run if your trying not to see the result...just saying

:laugh: Lesson learned believe me.

Geeen

24th February 2014, 12:58

Has there been any confirmation as to what happened to Laverty's bike?? Was it a top end failure or something else??

tail_end_charlie

24th February 2014, 14:02

Has there been any confirmation as to what happened to Laverty's bike?? Was it a top end failure or something else??

......electrical fault......:whistle:

Or at least that's probably the only answer you'll hear from anyone. So unless you know someone personally at Yoshimura, you ain't gonna find out.

pritch

24th February 2014, 14:24

Ben Spies to Eugene Laverty: way to show the old bosses. Looked effortless! #classact

Laverty to Spies: Thanks Ben, thoroughly enjoyed that one!

The attachment will (hopefully) show Laverty's varied day. He was dropped by Aprilia last year and they can't have imagined that first resut. If that's not a "Fuck you!" photo I dunno what is.

Oh, and a bit much smoke for an electrical fault, but that may not stop the PR people. That eight engine limit might be a bit tight some teams used over twenty five engines last year.

Ocean1

24th February 2014, 15:04

Oh, and a bit much smoke for an electrical fault,

He means the rod went through the alternator...

Old, very old.

BMWST?

24th February 2014, 20:11

He means the rod went through the alternator...

Old, very old.

Suzuki speak,as far back as the gs 1000

merv

25th February 2014, 11:16

One for MD - MV Agusta win Supersport at Phillip Island: http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2014/Feb/140224mv.htm

merv

25th February 2014, 11:17

Suzuki speak,as far back as the gs 1000
Soup call it Death Smoke http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2014/Feb/140224goboom.htm

Ocean1

25th February 2014, 12:18

Suzuki speak,as far back as the gs 1000

I first heard it from one of Colin Chapman's mechanics, well before that.

tail_end_charlie

5th March 2014, 13:37

Good interview with Philip Marron, Eugene Laverty's crew chief, (http://www.crash.net/wsbk/interview/200826/1/philip-marron-eugene-laverys-crew-chief-qa.html)talking about Eugene, Suzuki and how things are going. He was reasuring about the engine failure that Eugene had stateing:

In the second race we had an engine failure, we've analysed it with Yoshimura and it's not a problem we're going to have in the future.

So they must have figured out what caused that electrical fault and fixed it...........;)

pritch

5th April 2014, 09:03

The drought is about to break: round two from Aragon next weekend. (And MotoGP from CoTA) Lots to watch...

Shaun Harris

5th April 2014, 09:17

The drought is about to break: round two from Aragon next weekend. (And MotoGP from CoTA) Lots to watch...

And the Bimota/BMW engined bike has started testing

denill

10th April 2014, 14:58

8pm tonight Sommet show Speedweek: Swann Insurance Australasian Superbike Championship returns to Wakefield Park for Round 1 of the 2014 Championship.Will Superbikes reigning champs be able to adapt to the a new racing format.

Geeen

10th April 2014, 19:58

steveyb

10th April 2014, 20:49

mulletman

14th April 2014, 02:19

Enjoyed the Supersport race altho Race 2 was sorta interesting.

Badjelly

14th April 2014, 12:30

My mate Simone is starting the Superstock 1000 season with Pedercini this year.
I don't know what his 1000cc experience is. He was 2005 CIV 125GP champion, has raced MotoGP125, Moto3, MotoGP250, European 600 and I guess some Superbike in Italy. This is a bit of a comeback for him.
Hope he goes well. Keep an eye out for him.

With a name like Grotzkjy-Giorgi, how could you not cheer for him? :yes: Is that Russian-Italian?

Just checking, Simone is a bloke, not a sheila, right?

steveyb

14th April 2014, 13:48

Yeah mate, he's a bloke. Pretty common first name in Italy (pronunced Sea-moan-eh). Yeah, I think there is some eastern euro in the family somewhere.

7th place in Sunday race. Racing for 5th, got some arm-pump. I don't think he has raced for some time, so might not be fully match fit.
But a great result first up.

sil3nt

27th April 2014, 21:12

Another good WSBK race. Sadly cut short just as it was about to get really exciting.

dickie

27th April 2014, 21:54

Aprilia must be worried about Melandri he's not got it together ! They might regret not trying harder to keep Laverty

BMWST?

27th April 2014, 23:00

Aprilia must be worried about Melandri he's not got it together ! They might regret not trying harder to keep Laverty

Melandri will be alright once he gets the front working

sil3nt

28th April 2014, 07:49

How good is Johnny Rea at Assen? He does well to keep the old Honda at the sharp end of the field.

Shaun Harris

28th April 2014, 08:05

How good is Johnny Rea at Assen? He does well to keep the old Honda at the sharp end of the field.

you mean the brand "new" RR Honda?

sil3nt

28th April 2014, 08:37

you mean the brand "new" RR Honda?You mean the brand "new" SP Honda?

I did forget about that!

http://www.patahonda.com/sbk/team/?team=pata_honda&machine=cbr1000rr_fireblade
http://www.patahonda.com/PATA_Honda/team/

Still an old bike though :bleh: Probably a good thing as Pata Honda really know how to make it work for Rea.

Shaun Harris

28th April 2014, 10:42

You mean the brand "new" SP Honda?

I did forget about that!

http://www.patahonda.com/sbk/team/?team=pata_honda&machine=cbr1000rr_fireblade
http://www.patahonda.com/PATA_Honda/team/

Still an old bike though :bleh: Probably a good thing as Pata Honda really know how to make it work for Rea.

haha yea I did! true and Assen is there home test track as such

sil3nt

10th May 2014, 20:40

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTxydAdlaL8

roogazza

11th May 2014, 08:40

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2014/May/140510superpolerea.htm

mulletman

11th May 2014, 23:53

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2014/May/140510superpolerea.htm

Catch me if ya can Johnny ...

Impressed with Chaz to

Shaun Harris

13th May 2014, 09:07

WOW, 2008 was the last time Honda briefly led the WSB on points

Geeen

13th May 2014, 10:23

Gotta say Johnny and Chaz were in a class of their own, awesome to watch. Looks to be a crap year for Melandri though, maybe Manu needs to show her face......

Shaun Harris

13th May 2014, 10:46

Gotta say Johnny and Chaz were in a class of their own, awesome to watch. Looks to be a crap year for Melandri though, maybe Manu needs to show her face......

Melandri is doing what he does best and that is pissing everyone else off big time as all his old team owners say

roogazza

13th May 2014, 11:15

maybe Manu needs to show her face......
you filthy beast !!! yeah I miss her too !:shifty::msn-wink:

sil3nt

26th May 2014, 08:14

Sykes was well on form this weekend. Race 1 was awesome to watch. Didn't catch race 2 sadly.

scott411

26th May 2014, 12:36

Sykes was well on form this weekend. Race 1 was awesome to watch. Didn't catch race 2 sadly.

Baz seems a lot closer to Sykes this year, and he is tied for 2nd with Rae in points now,

Geeen

27th May 2014, 10:38

Sykes was well on form this weekend. Race 1 was awesome to watch. Didn't catch race 2 sadly.

Race two was nowhere as dramatic as race one after the first few laps, Gotta say that Lowes fulla deserved the poduim in race one and rode really well in the second one..

Shaun Harris

27th May 2014, 12:11

Race two was nowhere as dramatic as race one after the first few laps, Gotta say that Lowes fulla deserved the poduim in race one and rode really well in the second one..

I reckon Lowes should be testing the Suzuki Motogp bike and not Laverty

I MEANT ALEX LOWES

Geeen

27th May 2014, 20:35

Lowes certainly has the drive right now, I'm hoping Laverty will pick up in the next few rounds. He kicked the season off well but has fallen by the wayside a bit.

sil3nt

8th June 2014, 16:31

Race 1 at 5:30 tonight
Race 2 at 8:30 tonight

:2thumbsup

Shaun Harris

8th June 2014, 17:07

Lowes certainly has the drive right now, I'm hoping Laverty will pick up in the next few rounds. He kicked the season off well but has fallen by the wayside a bit.

I reckon his brother Alex is better

Shaun Harris

8th June 2014, 20:55

The politics of team mates and racing will be interesting now after 1st race, Bummer

Shaun Harris

9th June 2014, 06:49

I bet Tom really wants to throw a few punches at someone, and as I did not see the actuall race it is hard to know really, but looking at the photo of it, man he was way out of order trying that move, young and dumb and full of come

sil3nt

9th June 2014, 09:41

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsBtGQRD_RM

Some onboard videos of the incident.

Tom Sykes:

I won't talk too much about race one. Unfortunately Loris proved a lot of people right at my expense…

Badjelly

9th June 2014, 11:39

Tom Sykes: I won't talk too much about race one. Unfortunately Loris proved a lot of people right at my expense…

What a beautifully crafted, polite way that is of saying that he thinks his teammate is a complete fuckwit.

Geeen

9th June 2014, 19:17

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Some onboard videos of the incident.

Tom Sykes:

Ya beat me to it!!

Shaun Harris

9th June 2014, 19:20

What a beautifully crafted, polite way that is of saying that he thinks his teammate is a complete fuckwit.

Laughed my ass off, T sykes is a very relaxed man with media. Baz will be riding for a different brand next year now and he will achieve the championship very soon I think also unless he hurts himself badly, he is still a very young man

roogazza

21st June 2014, 07:13

Set your dials for WSB.

Coming in on Sky from about 8pm Sunday. (but check).

roogazza

22nd June 2014, 13:33

http://www.motomatters.com/results/2014/06/21/2014_misano_world_superbike_saturday_rou.html

roogazza

23rd June 2014, 08:47

Must say, that little F3 MV sounds sweet.

Poor old 'So fog lu' is having a shit of a year huh ?

Geeen

24th June 2014, 20:14

Must say, that little F3 MV sounds sweet.

Poor old 'So fog lu' is having a shit of a year huh ?

Yeah, those golden boots of his must weigh a heap....

roogazza

25th June 2014, 08:31

Yeah, those golden boots of his must weigh a heap....
Yeah bud, hey are we the only guys keen on WSB ???? Not exactly humming on here huh ?

puddytat

25th June 2014, 19:54

Well if we could get Sommet to drop some fucking AFL games which probably has similar numbers viewing as WSB & show it instead, that may help....

Hope theres no AFL on Sat evening .....fucks me off missing the first 5-10 laps of Moto3 all the time.

Bastards.

pritch

25th June 2014, 20:33

Yeah bud, hey are we the only guys keen on WSB ???? Not exactly humming on here huh ?

Too busy watching to waste too much time on here. :shutup:

roogazza

26th June 2014, 13:03

Too busy watching to waste too much time on here. :shutup:
We have been lucky lately pritch, GP's, WSB, BSB and the TT.

Don't forget Assen coverage a day early !!!

roogazza

6th July 2014, 09:46

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2014/Jul/140705qmachine.htm

or , you can carry on reading 'I cheated' and Nu Zulland Snooperbike'. !!! :facepalm::zzzz:

pritch

6th July 2014, 09:55

Things have changed somewhat in recent times with an all Brit front row. After one of the practice sessions six of the first seven were all from the UK, Melandri being the exception.

What with Superbikes and the Le Tour, there won't be enough hours in the day.

roogazza

7th July 2014, 13:46

Yeah ,quite enjoy the BSB series,some good racin'.
Poms get a lot of practice racing in the rain,you can see it in the results of WSB.
Hours in a day, retirement is a bastard huh ? :rolleyes:

Asher

7th July 2014, 19:23

Found coverage of the stk600 race, I havent watched it yet so im not sure if there is any coverage of Jake Lewis.
http://torcache.net/torrent/CA997E9B789175E552D0A1BD069E71366E59B70E.torrent?t itle=[kickass.to]wsbk.2014.round.08.portimao.race.with.wss.ssp.stk6 00.stk1000.in.720p

Geeen

8th July 2014, 09:22

roogazza

8th July 2014, 13:36

A couple of interesting incidents in the premier class, Haslam/Davies racing incident in race one and sGuintoli being a cock in race two. I seriously think if he had waited it would have been a double podium for Aprilia and maybe top step for him. But Rea got a well deserved win instead. MASSIVELY impresed withbhis consistent times in shite conditions.
Yes , pretty much agree .
Wouldn't surprise me with the rule changes for next year if we don't see the Doocatis up front quite a bit ?
( and I'm no ducati fan) 1200cc and all !
Sentimental fan of the Suzooks , maybe Lowes will come into his own with another year under the belt ??

Geeen

8th July 2014, 14:40

roogazza

12th July 2014, 08:44

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2014/Jul/140711wsbk1.htm

Shaun Harris

12th July 2014, 19:49

Lowes is definitely improving hand over fist, all the Suzi's need now is a decent first half of the race. They are on pace with the leaders from halfway, but does no good after loosing so much time from the start. I will admit to liking both of their riders this year.

From what I have been told by a mechanic friend in the team, they are saying they get to much chassis flex when tyres are new "high grip" which becomes less destracting to the riders as the tyres go off and give less grip making the bike easier to ride fast.

MVnut

12th July 2014, 19:52

From what I have been told by a mechanic friend in the team, they are saying they get to much chassis flex when tyres are new "high grip" which becomes less destracting to the riders as the tyres go off and give less grip making the bike easier to ride fast.

Shaun if you raced a Kawasaki H2 you would know they will actually be lapping slower on modern tyres as they do not allow the required amount of frame flex

Shaun Harris

12th July 2014, 19:57

Shaun if you raced a Kawasaki H2 you would know they will actually be lapping slower on modern tyres as they do not allow the required amount of frame flex

Nothing would surprise me with those bikes man.

sil3nt

14th July 2014, 11:40

Two red flags in the second race. Sykes was lucky to get the win.

denill

14th July 2014, 11:51

Laguna may be an emotional favourite, but it's pretty clear why MotoGP should not race there. Not too sure if WSBK should be there either. :facepalm:

Shaun Harris

14th July 2014, 11:58

MV score a tenth place in race 2!

roogazza

15th July 2014, 07:12

MV score a tenth place in race 2!
How's Barrier doing ??

scott411

15th July 2014, 07:25

Two red flags in the second race. Sykes was lucky to get the win.

Not sure that's exactly true, eh lead the first one, was pressuring melandri in the second and 3rd one until melandri made a mistake running ride and crashing,

Geeen

15th July 2014, 20:06

How's Barrier doing ??

According to these guys just a broken heel
http://www.bikesportnews.com/news-detail.cfm?newstitle=Laguna-WSBK:-Barrier-escapes-with-broken-heel-in-pitwall-crash&newsid=12450

The big moment for me was giugliano throwing his bike through the corkscrew... Sooooo lucky it didn't go REALLY pear shaped

roogazza

16th July 2014, 08:58

According to these guys just a broken heel
http://www.bikesportnews.com/news-detail.cfm?newstitle=Laguna-WSBK:-Barrier-escapes-with-broken-heel-in-pitwall-crash&newsid=12450

The big moment for me was giugliano throwing his bike through the corkscrew... Sooooo lucky it didn't go REALLY pear shaped

There was a real 'Oh shit' moment there for a while for Barrier, after his previous big one.
Giugliano is real physical isn't he, which you would think is detrimental at the level these guys are at ? Not really what you could call smooth like little Quintoli.

BMWST?

16th July 2014, 10:18

There a real Oh shit moment there for a while for Barrier after his previous big one.
Giugliano is real physical isn't he, which you would think is detrimental at the level these guys are at ? Not really what you could call smooth like little Quintoli.
Or Biaggi,or Melandri,or Rea

Geeen

16th July 2014, 10:32

roogazza

16th July 2014, 11:13

Does anyone know why we haven't had supersport racing the last couple of rounds?? Is it SKY being cocks or have they not raced?

I have to say I've gone of Guinters in a big way recently, he just never seems to have that little extra drive to challenge other riders. Giugliano is spectacular to watch, his bike is almost as loose as Elias'. Does make you tad nervous when he is fighting with a rider you support though, never quite sure of it will end in tears.....

Yes. I have missed SS too. Agree re Quintoli as well,have been a fan of him in the past.
Gigglyliano is living up to that plate number huh ! He does do the faster,faster, faster....splat, thing tho !!! :rolleyes:

pritch

16th July 2014, 11:21

Two red flags in the second race. Sykes was lucky to get the win.

Considering he's been at the front for three years now, that's a lot of luck.

Reminds me of when a commentator remarked to Gary Player about how lucky a putt had been. Player replied, "The more I practice the luckier I get."

Badjelly

17th July 2014, 15:59

Does anyone know why we haven't had supersport racing the last couple of rounds??

They weren't shown at Laguna Seca because they weren't there. (The Californians have their own support classes just like they did for MotoGP.)

I thought i saw them on Sky in all the previous rounds.

Geeen

17th July 2014, 17:54

They weren't shown at Laguna Seca because they weren't there. (The Californians have their own support classes just like they did for MotoGP.)

I thought i saw them on Sky in all the previous rounds.

I had a feeling it was something like that at Laguna Seca, SKY didn't show the Supersports at the previous round

Badjelly

18th July 2014, 21:34

They weren't shown at Laguna Seca because they weren't there. (The Californians have their own support classes just like they did for MotoGP.) I thought i saw them on Sky in all the previous rounds.

I had a feeling it was something like that at Laguna Seca, SKY didn't show the Supersports at the previous round

The round before Laguna Seca was Portimao. Sky did show the Supersport race there.

roogazza

20th July 2014, 18:26

Well early Monday morning !
Sky if you have it ?
check, but I believe 0230hrs to about 0800hrs.

I believe this is what's called a, 'Heads up'.
Not to be confused with a, 'Head job' !!!!! ;) :lol:

roogazza

30th July 2014, 19:03

August 3.
Same deal, SKY Sport Channel. :banana::clap:

pritch

30th July 2014, 20:08

August 3.
Same deal, SKY Sport Channel. :banana::clap:

Yeah, Sky started showing BSB when they stopped showing GPs. Their bikes may not be as quick but BSB have some bloody close racing.

Shaun Harris

30th July 2014, 20:09

Yeah, Sky started showing BSB when the stopped showing GPs. Their bikes may not be as quick but BSB have some bloody close racing.

BSB is superb racing

roogazza

31st July 2014, 09:31

Yeah, Sky started showing BSB when they stopped showing GPs. Their bikes may not be as quick but BSB have some bloody close racing.
Yes,(sort've a sorry we didn't bring GPs huh ?)
I haven't checked out the Specs on the BSB Superbikes, but I'm guessing they're closer to what WSB will be next year ?

Something for any Kiwi racer to aspire to if they had ambitions at that level. Kawasaki seem the popular mount in this class.

denill

31st July 2014, 09:33

BSB is superb racing

Yes........................

pritch

31st July 2014, 10:14

Kawasaki seem the popular mount in this class.

The Kawasaki presence may seem all the greater because the official Honda team withdrew late in the piece. I don't know about the riders, but it left the pit crews out of work and with everybody else having done their hiring it placed the guys in a difficult situation. As mentioned in another post Kiwi crew chief Adrian Gorst had his CV on the 'Net looking for work.

Watching BSB can be confusing at first because the bikes are painted in sponsor's colours, so f'rinstance the red bike can be a Kawasaki, the green bike a Suzuki, and so on.

roogazza

1st August 2014, 11:52

The Kawasaki presence may seem all the greater because the official Honda team withdrew late in the piece. I don't know about the riders, but it left the pit crews out of work and with everybody else having done their hiring it placed the guys in a difficult situation. As mentioned in another post Kiwi crew chief Adrian Gorst had his CV on the 'Net looking for work.

Watching BSB can be confusing at first because the bikes are painted in sponsor's colours, so f'rinstance the red bike can be a Kawasaki, the green bike a Suzuki, and so on.

Yes , the paint jobs do confuse things a bit after the WSB and GPs.
Yamahas in red and Shakey in 'Rapid' colours ,even Beemers in red.
Good fights tho huh ?
299672Bet Ellision's eyes were watering after his big get off last round.
We know how good Aussie Waters is and he was a bit lucky with his win. High standard in BSB. Great to see the Suzuki pull one off tho,for me at least.

roogazza

3rd August 2014, 09:52

August 3.
Same deal, SKY Sport Channel. :banana::clap:

Bumpity !!! about 2300 tonite or there abouts .......:niceone:

roogazza

24th August 2014, 18:52

Bumpity !!! about 2300 tonite or there abouts .......:niceone:

Same deal , about 2330 hrs till the early hours.
I'll be setting up the 'copy machine'. Then dragging the retired old body out of the pit in the morning to watch. :corn:

[ps nice to see the 'All blacks' put the 'Wanna Bees' back in the cupboard huh ?]:clap:

roogazza

29th August 2014, 08:14

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2014/Aug/140828as.htm

Mental Trousers

29th August 2014, 11:28

Geeen

29th August 2014, 11:49

Fuck it. I really want to see Bimota in there, mainly next year. They've got a very good bike, better than the BMW which has the same engine. Lets hope they can get back on track and into the championship full time.

What this fulla done said. Do we know why there is no longer a SA round? Politics or somesuch bollocks??

roogazza

7th September 2014, 08:04

Tonight coming in on Sky at 2000hrs first leg and WSS.
http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2014/Sep/140906spole.htm

Shaun Harris

7th September 2014, 09:24

What this fulla done said. Do we know why there is no longer a SA round? Politics or somesuch bollocks??

Track conditions not up to standard

Shaun Harris

7th September 2014, 09:25

Fuck it. I really want to see Bimota in there, mainly next year. They've got a very good bike, better than the BMW which has the same engine. Lets hope they can get back on track and into the championship full time.

They are looking to do a big push into the BSB scene Shayne

roogazza

8th September 2014, 19:31

Tonight coming in on Sky at 2000hrs first leg and WSS.
http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2014/Sep/140906spole.htm
If you didn't watch the above try and catch the WSS race at least, great racing and a World Champion at the end of it.

Shaun Harris

8th September 2014, 19:53

If you didn't watch the above try and catch the WSS race at least, great racing and a World Champion at the end of it.

Im hopeing PJ Jacobsen gets moved up to WSB next year, when he moved from 600 to SB in the BSB scene he rocked real quick on a SB considering his past history

roogazza

9th September 2014, 07:47

Im hopeing PJ Jacobsen gets moved up to WSB next year, when he moved from 600 to SB in the BSB scene he rocked real quick on a SB considering his past history
Oh ok, I haven't seen him on a SB , just the 600s.
I see he has the Aussie guy behind him,Andrew Pitt.

Shaun Harris

9th September 2014, 08:03

Oh ok, I haven't seen him on a SB , just the 600s. I see he has the Aussie guy behind him.

He surprised me and many others on the Tyco Suzuki SB in the UK

pritch

22nd September 2014, 09:23

Van der Mark has signed to ride two years in SBK. Significantly the contract is not with Ten Kate but with Honda. That could make his stated ambition to move to MotoGP in three years a tad easier to attain.

steveyb

22nd September 2014, 09:56

Mike van der Mark is something REALLY special.
He has won every championship he has been in over the past few years and the Suzuka 8hr at first attempt. Really special.
Great to see another leading rider out of Netherlands at last.

Read it here first: If the Honda is OK next year, he will win WSBK in first attempt.

roogazza

22nd September 2014, 12:06

http://www.motomatters.com/news/2014/09/21/wss_champion_michael_van_der_mark_to_rac.html
Included are a couple of other movements for next year.

bsb at Assen sunday night,catch a re run if ya missed it.....

pritch

23rd September 2014, 09:31

Mike van der Mark is something REALLY special.
*snip*
Read it here first: If the Honda is OK next year, he will win WSBK in first attempt.

Bit of a problem with that though as the current CBR is now really long in the tooth. Last year the CBR was farmed out to a Brit firm to try and extend its life by improving the electronics so there can't be too many options remaining. There is still no sign of the promised V4 and unless that, or a new CBR, appears at the upcoming round of shows next years riders may be struggling.

steveyb

23rd September 2014, 10:42

Yeah, that's right. Hence the caveat. Even if the new bike does appear, it will take a season to sort it out.

roogazza

4th October 2014, 07:07

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2014/Oct/141003c.htm

roogazza

4th October 2014, 11:42

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2014/Oct/141003a.htm

ps don't forget BSB this weekend too,check timetables.:confused:

Geeen

6th October 2014, 21:11

Hmmmmm, team orders? I kinda gotta agree with Steve Martin, if you can't beat your team mate you don't deserve to win

Bender

7th October 2014, 07:24

That whole team orders thing sucked. I want to see racing, not the fastest rider pulling back to let someone through. Look at Formula 1 with the racing between Hamilton and Rosberg. Top stuff.

Googliani and Sykes didn't win/come third in that race. Not really.

I bloody hate that.

:mad::mad:

Geeen

7th October 2014, 07:47

Very true, would have been interesting to hear what was said ta Baz after race one.... I like the way Melandri couldn't give up the lead for the sake of his personal sponsors...

roogazza

7th October 2014, 07:54

Hmmmmm, team orders? I kinda gotta agree with Steve Martin, if you can't beat your team mate you don't deserve to win
Quintoli seems like a nice bloke but yes , agree with you there. He misses that little bit of an edge that you know Melandri has.
Never liked watching racing for points or championships but thats what its all about I suppose.
World Titles,but at a push, never anything below that level, for me.
Quintoli might have one eye on the pit wall where his stunning wife is?

Geeen

7th October 2014, 10:07

Quintoli seems like a nice bloke but yes , agree with you there. He misses that little bit of an edge that you know Melandri has.
Never liked watching racing for points or championships but thats what its all about I suppose.
World Titles,but at a push, never anything below that level, for me.
Quintoli might have one eye on the pit wall where his stunning wife is?
Or he is exhausted from running after his horde of kids.. Gotta admit he is a smmmmoooooooovvveee rider, but lacks that last 1% of killer instinct. As far as eye candy, Pippa is one of the best in the paddock, shame we wont be seeing her next year when Laverty goes to MotoGP

pritch

7th October 2014, 22:08

That first race was particularly tense, then the team orders added interest. In the first race there was a novelty appeal but when it happened again I thought the novelty had worn off and agreed with Green - and that doesn't happen very often.

denill

8th October 2014, 06:24

Any one else enjoy the Troy Bayliss contribution?

roogazza

8th October 2014, 07:36

Any one else enjoy the Troy Bayliss contribution?
You meaning Corser bud ? I think that anyone who takes the microphone away from Green is a bonus!
But yeah it was like you could feel the respect from the other two when he spoke, No ? Enjoyed his no nonsense comments.

denill

8th October 2014, 08:15

You meaning Corser bud ? I think that anyone who takes the microphone away from Green is a bonus!
But yeah it was like you could feel the respect from the other two when he spoke, No ? Enjoyed his no nonsense comments.
Shit, I was fast forwarding and thought it was Bayliss............ :facepalm:

But yes, I agree with your comments.

roogazza

15th October 2014, 08:47

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2014/Oct/141014-14.htm

pritch

2nd November 2014, 07:07

Does anybody know if we are getting coverage of the final round? I looked for it last night but couldn't see it mentioned.

pritch

2nd November 2014, 07:51

roogazza

2nd November 2014, 18:34

OK panic over 4.30 and 7.30AM Sky Sport 2 tomorrow. I wasn't allowing for desert time.

It should be interesting there are still two guys who could win the title and the team orders thing may well raise its head again.

I see on another site they were advising Sykes to stay away from the human bowling ball #34 !!!!!
I hope everybody plays to win ! :yes:;)

Shaun Harris

3rd November 2014, 06:38

Team orders, what do they mean hahaha

Billy

3rd November 2014, 08:37

Team orders, what do they mean hahaha

Looks by the results, Baz did his bit at turn 1 hahaha

pritch

3rd November 2014, 11:02

Team orders, what do they mean hahaha

Fancy a French rider not following team orders and by a remarkable coincidence another Frenchman wins the title.

Shaun Harris

3rd November 2014, 11:07

Fancy a French rider not following team orders and by a remarkable coincidence another Frenchman wins the title.

And there it is in black an white

sil3nt

3rd November 2014, 13:29

Funny how Baz is the only reason Tom didn't win the title. Bit of a shame but that is racing. Rumours are Rea is replacing Baz. Would be my two favourite riders in the same team but I would be surprised to see him leave Honda.

pritch

3rd November 2014, 15:24

There seems to be a history in motorcycling of riders helping their countrymen by fair means - and by foul. I can remember the comment by an American rider, but not who he was, after being boxed in all race in the final round he said, "If I'd known it was going to be like that I'd have brought a gun".

Becoming just a tad cynical in my old age I fear that Jack Miller may be bunted into the scenery by a Spanish rider in Valencia.

It happens in other sports, I watched a Spanish shooter cheat at a world championship, he finished third. The Canadian and New Zealand team captains reported what they had seen but the British hosts didn't want to have a scandal on their hands. I guess if someone had wanted to make a point they could have told the guy who came fourth what had happened but...