Phillip Island WSBK discussion

**White trash** · 28th February 2009, 14:30

Well after the first two qualifying practices, there's a few names I didn't expect to see right at the front.

In QP1 on Firday Jakub Smrz from the Czech republic topped the sheets from Haga and Haslam.

Today, after QP2, Jonny Rea on that horrible CBR at the pointy end from Biaggi on the new Aprillia (wtf??) from Smrz.

Holy shit, role on Superpole and tomorrows races. This is going to be good.

Edit: In regards to the Aussie Superbikes, it bears mentioning, the Robby Bugden despite dominating our own racing for almost three years, is back in seventh place. Two seconds off the pace. Yikes! That's the level of talent over there right now.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 28th February 2009, 15:04

Originally Posted by White trash

Well after the first two qualifying practices, there's a few names I didn't expect to see right at the front.

In QP1 on Firday Jakub Smrz from the Czech republic topped the sheets from Haga and Haslam.

Today, after QP2, Jonny Rea on that horrible CBR at the pointy end from Biaggi on the new Aprillia (wtf??) from Smrz.

Holy shit, role on Superpole and tomorrows races. This is going to be good.

Edit: In regards to the Aussie Superbikes, it bears mentioning, the Robby Bugden despite dominating our own racing for almost three years, is back in seventh place. Two seconds off the pace. Yikes! That's the level of talent over there right now.

Imagine the level of talent if you or I could be fucked flying over mate!!

**Shaun P** · 28th February 2009, 15:16

Yeah and those top aussie cbrs are doing 1.32's!

**White trash** · 28th February 2009, 15:25

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Imagine the level of talent if you or I could be fucked flying over mate!!

Oh goes without saying, those poor cunts would be buggered. Good job sitting on a plane for 3 hours just for a bike race aint my style

**cowpoos** · 28th February 2009, 15:26

Originally Posted by Shaun P

Yeah and those top aussie cbrs are doing 1.32's!

and the WSBK boys are doing??

I'm surprised to see biaggi up there so soon...I though Ben on the yam would be there...nutkruncher...haga...gunna be interesting!!

**Crasherfromwayback** · 28th February 2009, 15:30

Originally Posted by cowpoos

and the WSBK boys are doing??

I'm surprised to see biaggi up there so soon...I though Ben on the yam would be there...nutkruncher...haga...gunna be interesting!!

I reckon Spies will go close to winning the Championship in his 1st year. The boy's a weapon...I've been saying that for the last couple of years!

**cowpoos** · 28th February 2009, 15:36

Pos. Rider Team Bike Time
1 Jonathan Rea HANNspree Ten Kate Honda Honda CBR1000RR 1:32.161
2 Max Biaggi Aprilia Racing Aprilia RSV4 1:32.306
3 Jakub Smrz Guandalini Racing Ducati 1098R 1:32.312
4 Noriyuki Haga Ducati Xerox Team Ducati 1098R 1:32.377
5 Troy Corser BMW Motorrad Motorsport BMW S1000 RR 1:32.377
6 Michel Fabrizio Ducati Xerox Team Ducati 1098R 1:32.491
7 Ben Spies Yamaha World Superbike Yamaha YZF R1 1:32.500
8 Laconi Regis DFX Corse Ducati 1098R 1:32.508
9 Tom Sykes Yamaha World Superbike Yamaha YZF R1 1:32.509
10 Max Neukirchner Suzuki Alstare Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9 1:32.525
11 Ryuichi Kiyonari Ten Kate Honda Racing Honda CBR1000RR 1:32.602
12 Leon Haslam Stiggy Racing Honda Honda CBR1000RR 1:32.603
13 Yukio Kagayama Suzuki Alstare Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9 1:32.704
14 Shane Byrne Team Sterilgarda Ducati 1098R 1:32.708
15 Tommy Hill HANNspree Honda Althea Honda CBR1000RR 1:32.884
16 Shinya Nakano Aprilia Racing Aprilia RSV4 1:32.928
17 Carlos Checa HANNspree Ten Kate Honda Honda CBR1000RR 1:32.947
18 RubenXaus BMW Motorrad Motorsport BMW S1000 RR 1:32.992
19 Roberto Rolfo Stiggy Racing Honda Honda CBR1000RR 1:33.055
20 Broc Parkes Kawasaki World Superbike R.T. Kawasaki ZX 10R 1:33.10

**cowpoos** · 28th February 2009, 15:38

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

I reckon Spies will go close to winning the Championship in his 1st year. The boy's a weapon...I've been saying that for the last couple of years!

Totally agree...I was concerned about the change to pirrelli tyres from the dunlops ntecs [which are universially loved by racers]...but that proved unfounded in a very short time!

**White trash** · 28th February 2009, 17:38

Well there ya go. Spies claims the first pole of the season onboard the debutant R1. Biaggi second on the Aprillia, Jonny Rea third while the (mostly) privateer entry of Smrz a phenominal 4th.

I am so looking forward to tomorrow.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 28th February 2009, 17:55

Originally Posted by cowpoos

Totally agree...I was concerned about the change to pirrelli tyres from the dunlops ntecs [which are universially loved by racers]...but that proved unfounded in a very short time!

Aye. A real talent can swap bikes/tyres and two for four strokes.

When I saw Spies dust Mladin off at Laguna in '07'...I was blown away by his hard charging style. Biggest fuckup Suzuki GP team made since not signing WT or myself was letting him go!

**puddytat** · 28th February 2009, 18:00

Wot time is it on the Telly? Its just that I got to ride to a mate to watch it ...

**White trash** · 28th February 2009, 18:01

Tell ya what, the new Super Pole format is a really cool too.

Laconi set the fastest ever WSBK lap of PI in the second session with a 1.31.050 yet only qualified eighth with a 1.32.64 in the third session. Nakano qual ninth with a lap 0.8 seconds faster

**Bren_chch** · 28th February 2009, 18:31

Originally Posted by White trash

Edit: In regards to the Aussie Superbikes, it bears mentioning, the Robby Bugden despite dominating our own racing for almost three years, is back in seventh place. Two seconds off the pace. Yikes! That's the level of talent over there right now.

Robbies not on a factory bike, its fairly standard and only has the basic gear compaired to the factory boys. On top of that he's having bike troubles. 2 seconds behind is pretty amazing considering!

**Bren_chch** · 28th February 2009, 18:35

opposite ends or what!

5th troy the man legend corser
18th Ruben Xaus... thats gana hurt!

Does anyone know if Shakey has rode the island much? they all so close its nuts!

Originally Posted by cowpoos

Pos. Rider Team Bike Time
1 Jonathan Rea HANNspree Ten Kate Honda Honda CBR1000RR 1:32.161
2 Max Biaggi Aprilia Racing Aprilia RSV4 1:32.306
3 Jakub Smrz Guandalini Racing Ducati 1098R 1:32.312
4 Noriyuki Haga Ducati Xerox Team Ducati 1098R 1:32.377
5 Troy Corser BMW Motorrad Motorsport BMW S1000 RR 1:32.377
6 Michel Fabrizio Ducati Xerox Team Ducati 1098R 1:32.491
7 Ben Spies Yamaha World Superbike Yamaha YZF R1 1:32.500
8 Laconi Regis DFX Corse Ducati 1098R 1:32.508
9 Tom Sykes Yamaha World Superbike Yamaha YZF R1 1:32.509
10 Max Neukirchner Suzuki Alstare Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9 1:32.525
11 Ryuichi Kiyonari Ten Kate Honda Racing Honda CBR1000RR 1:32.602
12 Leon Haslam Stiggy Racing Honda Honda CBR1000RR 1:32.603
13 Yukio Kagayama Suzuki Alstare Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9 1:32.704
14 Shane Byrne Team Sterilgarda Ducati 1098R 1:32.708
15 Tommy Hill HANNspree Honda Althea Honda CBR1000RR 1:32.884
16 Shinya Nakano Aprilia Racing Aprilia RSV4 1:32.928
17 Carlos Checa HANNspree Ten Kate Honda Honda CBR1000RR 1:32.947
18 RubenXaus BMW Motorrad Motorsport BMW S1000 RR 1:32.992
19 Roberto Rolfo Stiggy Racing Honda Honda CBR1000RR 1:33.055
20 Broc Parkes Kawasaki World Superbike R.T. Kawasaki ZX 10R 1:33.10