Wsbk 2020 [Archive] - Kiwi Biker forums

pritch

25th February 2020, 12:53

The drought is about to break. Today is the last day of testing at Phillip Island before racing gets underway this Saturday.

Coverage will be on SKY Sport 5 (ch 055) from 2.00PM Saturday and 1.45PM Sunday.
There will also be h/l packages and repeats.

If you need to search for it, they have it listed as "World SBK" otherwise it can be difficult to find.

roogazza

25th February 2020, 14:52

Yeah mate spotted that last night Ch55 cheers !

It's all about to kick off,can't wait.... :woohoo:

actungbaby

25th February 2020, 21:50

Thanks for info

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pritch

27th February 2020, 14:43

While setting up my Sky box to record I note that Saturday's racing has moved to ch45 Sky Sport 2. In case that affects anybody...

actungbaby

27th February 2020, 18:59

Yeah pop up channel . noticed that too .bit of a pain because don't get any times yet.so looking forward.finally seeing a decent Honda . Interesting rocket Ron's son faster than .his team mate.
Tea fastest again.dam it.skykes
Is fast on BMW.

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SaferRides

28th February 2020, 09:19

Looks like just the WSBK races? That's disappointing.

pritch

28th February 2020, 10:19

Looks like just the WSBK races? That's disappointing.

That might be a tad too pessimistic. Four and a half hours is a long time just to show a forty minute race. We'll see...

SaferRides

28th February 2020, 11:59

That might be a tad too pessimistic. Four and a half hours is a long time just to show a forty minute race. We'll see...The program guide shows WSBK race 1 live twice on the popup channel. Both are 90 minutes. I assume the first one is something else?

There is drifting on sport 5!

actungbaby

29th February 2020, 12:40

I checked and channel gone what's up with that ?

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mulletman

29th February 2020, 13:57

Sykes, Redding and Rea front row SP

roogazza

29th February 2020, 15:04

Getting used to the new colours and teams for this year.

Had forgotten about the yapping pom commentators from last year,
but hey, they're away and at it again. <_<

pritch

29th February 2020, 15:30

Getting used to the new colours and teams for this year.

Had forgotten about the yapping pom commentators from last year,
but hey, they're away and at it again. <_<

Steve may be English by name but he's Irish by nationality. Not sure you're supposed to be calling him a Pom. :devil2:

Aaaand they're back at 4.30PM

pritch

29th February 2020, 16:35

Well, that was a good start to the season.

mulletman

29th February 2020, 19:39

Well, that was a good start to the season.

Yes wasn't it !

We'll see if Rea can get a better start and dissapear - i hope not

SaferRides

29th February 2020, 20:25

Well, as I suspected the only thing wrong with Superbikes is J Rea.

Dorna should tell him to piss off and give him a ride in MotoGP.

pritch

1st March 2020, 09:26

Well, as I suspected the only thing wrong with Superbikes is J Rea.

Dorna should tell him to piss off and give him a ride in MotoGP.

He's probably quite well paid where he is. He's getting a bit long in the tooth to be bothered learning new tricks, besides which he'd be within his rights to turn down everything short of a full factory ride, and there are only a few of those.

SaferRides

1st March 2020, 09:42

He's probably quite well paid where he is. He's getting a bit long in the tooth to be bothered learning new tricks, besides which he'd be within his rights to turn down everything short of a full factory ride, and there are only a few of those.My comment was a bit tongue in cheek. I understand he doesn't want to ride MotoGP, and it's not his fault he keeps winning. But hopefully a few riders can put in a decent challenge.

Autech

1st March 2020, 13:47

My comment was a bit tongue in cheek. I understand he doesn't want to ride MotoGP, and it's not his fault he keeps winning. But hopefully a few riders can put in a decent challenge.

They sure as hell did, problem is he knows that Kwaka so well that in a head to head like that he's going to pull something out of the bag. PI is always good racing.

Redding looks down on top speed, wonder if they'll give him the revs back that Bautista lost them last year for being a light midget?

pritch

1st March 2020, 22:13

My comment was a bit tongue in cheek.

OK, that thought was being pushed a lot on social media about a year back and the pundits were writing articles on why it wouldn't happen so I just took yours as one more.

It's still mostly Rea in front, but now it's just in front. He's working harder though and mistakes might come, but not all the tracks offer good racing like Phillip Island. We'll see.

That was good racing.

Southern scratcher

2nd March 2020, 05:35

Autech

2nd March 2020, 15:44

If the rest of the season is as good as this wkd at PI was then we are in for a treat. :niceone:
It's been a long time since we saw close quarters action like that up front in numbers. All three races finished with a dash to the line.
I dont get Sykes though. Went into race one on pole, led it for a number of laps and ends up 9th??
Great wkd of bike racing action.He's always been a bit rough on tyres, I remember when he was on the kwaka he could fuck off super fast then fade like crazy at the end. Even when he won his title he had some races like that iirc. Haven't watched WSBK properly for a few years but I think they have a good bunch of talent to face Rea this year so might try n watch more

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Dadpole

2nd March 2020, 19:55

I managed to watch all the races without falling asleep - a feat I have not managed for a few years now. If this round is a sign of the coming season then I will be a happy bunny indeed. Come on Loris Baz :woohoo:

SaferRides

2nd March 2020, 20:08

Autech

3rd March 2020, 12:59

Very impressive weekend by Alex Lowes. Not a bad effort to beat your teammate first time out when he is a 5-time world champion.

Not sure about Rea's strategy though. If you're leading at PI and can't pull out a gap, then you have to let someone else lead. His rear tyre looked absolutely wrecked after the race.Yeah not a fan of the whole slowing the pace hoohaa, thought Dovi was wearing Reas leathers!
Didn't pay off either as when he hit go the tyres burnt out in a lap anyways. Good effort by Lowes, he was bloody brave into turn 1.

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roogazza

3rd March 2020, 15:17

Yeah not a fan of the whole slowing the pace hoohaa, thought Dovi was wearing Reas leathers!
Didn't pay off either as when he hit go the tyres burnt out in a lap anyways. Good effort by Lowes, he was bloody brave into turn 1.

Yes, I'm not a fan of nursing tyres but it seems Michelin need it ?
I thought Rea could have nailed Lowes as he caught him in that last lap? Maybe he figured 20 points is better after the race 1 off. Fighting like that you have to be in the right position on that last lap.(bit like the old 125 GPs ?)
I don't think Lowes will be a problem often enough, season long.
PI is a place Lowes likes and Rea doesn't (well not that much ?)
Even Baz on last years Yam was real good,despite being down on neddies .

Nice ,for me at least to see the Duc's not powering away on the straights,and the Yams so fast.

Autech

3rd March 2020, 20:08

It appears I wasn't the only one questioning if Ducati should be allowed their revs back.

https://www.gpone.com/en/2020/03/02/sbk/anomaly-ducati-the-panigale-v4-no-longer-overtakes-on-the-straight.html?amp

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pritch

3rd March 2020, 21:17

Yes, I'm not a fan of nursing tyres but it seems Michelin need it ?
.

Didn't the tyre problems at PI begin after they resurfaced the track? MotoGP had a compulsory pit stop too - but don't ask MM about that.

SaferRides

4th March 2020, 02:56

Didn't the tyre problems at PI begin after they resurfaced the track? MotoGP had a compulsory pit stop too - but don't ask MM about that.That happened because Bridgestone did not do a tyre test after the track was resurfaced and didn't bring anything hard enough to last the race.

mulletman

4th March 2020, 06:25

Didn't the tyre problems at PI begin after they resurfaced the track? MotoGP had a compulsory pit stop too - but don't ask MM about that.

Was there that year, quite hard case watching them all comming in the slip rd to the pits trying not to trip each other up.

SaferRides

4th March 2020, 08:23

Yeah, I was there also. That was the year Lorenzo hit a seagull at Lukey Heights.

The race wasn't the same with the pitstop, but I still had a great time. At least the weather was good!

pritch

17th March 2020, 08:48

WorldSBK are offering a series of five "classic duels" free on their website for anyone suffering withdrawal.

https://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2020/FREE%20WorldSBK%20boxset%20brings%205%20classic%20 duels%20from%20years%20gone%20by

steveyb

17th July 2020, 09:12

Melandri is back.
On board the Barni Ducati.
Yusss!

pritch

2nd August 2020, 10:17

Superbikes are in action in Jerez but I see no mention on Sky. WTF?

Race 1 sounds like an intense five way shoot out.

There is a new Sufuoglu (?sp) in the results. A nephew of Kennan finished 6th in SSP300.

pritch

2nd August 2020, 19:19

It’s on Sky Sport 5 it seems we just have to know the exact description Sky use.

mulletman

2nd August 2020, 21:20

mulletman

2nd August 2020, 21:42

I hope Yamaha's SBK bikes woes are not the same as whats happening in MotoGP :blink:

mulletman

9th August 2020, 09:24

JR too good Race1 TR a solid 2nd and MVmk an awesome 3rd, a really good race 3rd to 8th lots of passing.

roogazza

9th August 2020, 10:37

Redding didn't want to let his place go near the end did he ? great fighting !

Love this track,so does little Johnny !!! :mellow:

mulletman

10th August 2020, 20:52

JR showed them all hows its done at Portimao again just too good, good to Baz on a podium.
SR done alright overall this weekend to , great watching him wring the neck out of the bucking Duke :niceone:

mulletman

29th August 2020, 10:28

Ex Motogp rookie Jonas Folger is set to race in WSBK riding a R1 at Barcelona in a few weeks time, he's been riding and doing well in the German Superbike series.

Aragon FPs Tom Sykes BMW came to a slow halt puffing blue smoke apparently not too much wrong as he was back out again ok later, the beemer is slow at 300kph down the main straight compared to the Honda 318kph, Tom said he's relying on a tow.

Alvaros Honda spewed what looked like coolant down the finishing straight in FP1, another engine fitted for FP2 but a no show as there was oil showing on the bike and they were not sure if it was from the old or new one, he also had a minor tumble.

Lowes had a crash but ok and leads the way for the moment with Rea next. Temps are warm but not crazy.

The Ducatis looking ok.

The Yamahas are a bit further back.

roogazza

30th August 2020, 06:59

Just like in Motogp the doocatis are enjoying a huge HP advantage !

Must be nice ? :yes:

mulletman

30th August 2020, 08:45

Just like in Motogp the doocatis are enjoying a huge HP advantage !

Must be nice ? :yes:

I reckon eh, JR looked quite comfortable when leading but was obviously close to the maximum, this showed as he tried and failed to get past SR when he come thru and then loosing 2nd to CD (good race from Chas starting from 9th)

Dont know why Eugene Laverty crashed on the sighting lap ?

Alex Lowes highside was a bit strange but spectacular.

mulletman

31st August 2020, 09:03

laverty hadnt any brakes was the reason he crashed on that sighting lap.

Hard to see Rea not winning a Superpole damn he's good, a very strong performance in race 2 his only blemish a wrong gear choice and almost crashing that let Chas briefly thru before laeding and winning again - at a Ducati track.

Good work from Chas to take 2nd but had used up everything to get there and not really threaten Rea, needs to start on the front row.

Honda will be pleased with a podium and will be up there again as long as Alvaro stays upright.

mulletman

6th September 2020, 02:15

Rinaldi has been on it right from the get go this weekend well done to him

https://www.crash.net/wsbk/race-report/943627/1/ruthless-rinaldi-powers-maiden-worldsbk-win-redding-crashes-out

mulletman

6th September 2020, 21:36

Great race for Scott Redding taking the win in the 10 lap Sprint .

WSSP 300 again a spectacular watch plenty of close racing i really enjoy this class - like Moto3

mulletman

7th September 2020, 08:26

A few tyre gambles didnt pay off some, Rinaldi had a pretty good race frustrating Rea but not quite enough to hold him up, Rea rode hard to stay with Rinaldi and managed to pass and win, Redding 3rd. Davies and Bautista crashing out while in good positions.

Autech

7th September 2020, 13:55

Actually watched the last race with my eyes drooping in bed.
Good battling and a great track. Rea really wanted the win and threw down to get it. Good racing and great to see some guys challenging him

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mulletman

16th September 2020, 17:13

Damn

https://www.bikesportnews.com/news/news-detail/worldsbk-catalunya-ana-carrasco-ruled-out-for-remainder-of-ssp300-season

diesel pig

18th September 2020, 23:54

Damn

https://www.bikesportnews.com/news/news-detail/worldsbk-catalunya-ana-carrasco-ruled-out-for-remainder-of-ssp300-season

that sucks, I always follow her progression in the the 300 races.

mulletman

20th September 2020, 20:55

Jeeze the WSSP race had a very nasty downpour mid way thru causing all sorts of dramas and a new winner.

A good 3rd for Chas coming thru the pack with Redding 2nd & Rea 1st for race 1.

Toprak has binned it and has chest injuries ini the warm up and is out for superpole and R2 .

Jonas Folger placed 12th in Race 1

mulletman

21st September 2020, 09:13

Good win for Chas in race 2 , a podium (3rd) for the Texan Garret Gerloff well done for him he and Van der Mark (2nd) battled well all race.

Rea 4th Redding 6th

pritch

25th September 2020, 17:11

In case you're wondering why Ana Carasco isn't racing.

roogazza

25th September 2020, 17:39

In case you're wondering why Ana Carasco isn't racing.

I see #93 is sporting a big scar too pritch !

steveyb

30th September 2020, 15:31

In case you're wondering why Ana Carasco isn't racing.

Shit! That is a hell of a zipper.

mulletman

4th October 2020, 06:54

Its a shitty weekend weather wise at the French round , the BMWs are 1 & 2 after superpole....come R1 however and both are taken out first corner :(

Rea had a fairly large battle with Baz and Gerloff who had a big off , Rea is too good and wins he has a chance to wrap up the title this weekend. Baz 2nd Lows 3rd.

mulletman

5th October 2020, 07:19

So the title is going to have to wait till Estoril , last time WSBK were there was back in 93.

Rea wins SP race SL 2nd VDM 3rd

R2 and SR takes it to Rea and buggers off , Baz comes thru and Davies eventually , JR 4th altho he did try a come back and came close to Chas.
Weather wise a lousy wet weekend over for them, hopefully Portugal brings sunshine.

roogazza

5th October 2020, 13:37

Yes looked like Rea used his head and Redding had nothin to lose ?

mulletman

15th October 2020, 22:15

Chas has been dumped from Aruba

https://www.gpone.com/en/2020/10/14/sbk/official-rinaldi-with-redding-in-the-ducati-aruba-sbk-team-in-2021.html?refresh_ce

steveyb

16th October 2020, 10:11

The results would probably suggest Rinaldi deserves a shot at it on the factory bike.

mulletman

16th October 2020, 11:43

The results would probably suggest Rinaldi deserves a shot at it on the factory bike.

Chas has 222 points Rinaldi 166 would suggest Chas is doing better this year , prolly previous seasons where Chas has sorta been no where maybe is his down fall ? Altho Chas reckons the team have finally 'listened' to him on how he wants the bike set up this year and is getting results because of it.