Wsbk 2017

[roogazza]

Apparently Laverty went well at the previous test but struck problems at PI.

I note that the WSBK live timing app is currently available free for iOS and Android. Live timing, live lapping, interviews and live laps etc.

I was thinking he'll go well on the Aprillia,just tossin a bait out there mate.
His style is very 250 gp ish ? Thought they'd be a good match ?

Tomorrow it is then,after an early morning fang that is !!!!

[pritch]

Well I hope nobody was bored. Could be even more interesting tomorrow with Torres, Van der Mark, and Laverty on the front row?

I thought Harry Lloyd done good for a debut performance as WSBK commentator.

[Luckylegs]

Oh ffs.... egg

[Dadpole]

Harry Lloyd did well, though he sounds like he is commentating on a gay Mardi Gras. Did anyone else wonder about his comment about a kiss from Johnny Rea?

All good on the racing front though. A good portend for the season?

[Autech]

Shit what a SSP race!


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[roogazza]

Haven't read anything about it yet but I see the new grid positions for race two of a round didn't seem to alter the end result.
Still think its a dumb idea tho,more risk for the front runners that needn't be ?
A french mate said to watch Mahias (spelling?) in SS and he wasn't wrong , really aggressive and second only just to Rolfo (how old is Rolfo haha?)
Little Johnny Rea pretty much back in control tho lol.

[pritch]

(how old is Rolfo haha?)

Seems like he's been around forever. He'll be 37 on the 23rd of next month.

I was pleased Ant West did well, he probably deserves a good ride, but then again his misfortunes are basically of his own making.

The Supersport guys can play among themselves until Sufuoglu comes back.

[roogazza]

Seems like he's been around forever. He'll be 37 on the 23rd of next month.

I was pleased Ant West did well, he probably deserves a good ride, but then again his misfortunes are basically of his own making.

The Supersport guys can play among themselves until Sufuoglu comes back.

Thought Cluzel was a shoe in but no, Jacobson the yank had a tough day on the MV.
West seems to pop up at the Aussie races or when it pisses down. Always struggled to find rides. He comes across as not the sharpest knife in the draw, maybe the reason ?

geez 37,pritch, nearly as old as Valentino.

[pritch]

West seems to pop up at the Aussie races or when it pisses down. Always struggled to find rides. He comes across as not the sharpest knife in the draw, maybe the reason ?

A few years back he had a ride with a good Yamaha team in Supersport. He was stringing a few wins together and looking a chance at the title. Then he got the offer of a ride in MotoGP, so he bought himself out of the Yamaha contract.

I have some sympathy for the guy 'cause he has been doing it tough riding with no pay at times, but like I said, he brought it on himself to an extent.

[Autech]

A few years back he had a ride with a good Yamaha team in Supersport. He was stringing a few wins together and looking a chance at the title. Then he got the offer of a ride in MotoGP, so he bought himself out of the Yamaha contract.

I have some sympathy for the guy 'cause he has been doing it tough riding with no pay at times, but like I said, he brought it on himself to an extent.

Anyone else hear the "Aussie aussie aussie, oi oi oi" cheer they did? So dumb lol. Good on him placing well despite some crappy machinery, shows that there is still some tracks that a rider can do really well at over the best in the world, look at Stoners record there for example.

I get the feeling West is more a rider than the complete package that is required to win at the top level, perhaps he can't communicate well with the engineers etc to set a bike up well. Would explain his sporadic performances despite appearing to have great talent on the bike. Haven't followed him from day dot to be fair though so perhaps you old timers might know more, like:

Why did he get the Motogp offer? Was it because Dorna like to have an Aussie star and he was the best option at the time?
Did he actually work at a maccas to fund his racing? If so that's awesome

[pritch]

Haven't followed him from day dot to be fair though so perhaps you old timers might know more, like:

Nah me memories going. Can remember though that at one stage he got helmet sponsorship from some company I'd never heard of then when it rained, and he could be expected to shine, the helmet fogged badly.



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthon...orcycle_racer)

[Mike.Gayner]

I admit race 2 was a great watch, but the reverse grid remains a colossally retarded idea.

[Dadpole]

It has been a long wait for WSBK to return - and it was worth it. WSS was frantic and will only get better... Nice to see an long shot like West have a moment in the sun. Watch that young Ryde though. He is fast.

The main class looks like we may be in for a great season (as long as they keep Rea contained) - Go Marko

[roogazza]

Seems like he's been around forever. He'll be 37 on the 23rd of next month.

I was pleased Ant West did well, he probably deserves a good ride, but then again his misfortunes are basically of his own making.

The Supersport guys can play among themselves until Sufuoglu comes back.

Further to me talking about the french guy Mahias,I got another E mail from My French contact who has worked for ELF for years. He was saying Mahias lives not 40 Kms from him and was a late starter in Racing. Always struggling for money and rides but a real talent. Jacques is always pushing his cause and thinks a lot of him.
I'll be watching him with interest.(nice to see a Yamaha up there too)

[pritch]

I admit race 2 was a great watch, but the reverse grid remains a colossally retarded idea.

"Reverse grid" is a bit of an exaggeration, it's only two rows that change.

Sort of like the POW Commandant, "Today we will have a change of underwear, hut A will change with hut B..."