Losail WSBK spoiler discussion

["D" FZ1]

You know what's a real shame, the fact that Troy Bayliss retired the year before Spies started. Not that would be a hell of a championship race.

I agree Jimmy. That would have been a Fkn good scrap.

[denill]

Spies best lap time was as good as Vermulens!

Well spotted my man....... And interesting!

[Crasherfromwayback]

I agree Jimmy. That would have been a Fkn good scrap.

Spies vs Rossi will be even better...and it will happen next year I'll bet on it!

Well spotted my man....... And interesting!

Yeah and that's pretty fucking impressive on a superbike round there.

[Wingnut]

Does anyone know how long Spies contract in WSBK is? Be ideal for him to win as a rookie then move on to Moto GP the following year - as that is where he wants to be apparently.

[BigG]

Does anyone know how long Spies contract in WSBK is? Be ideal for him to win as a rookie then move on to Moto GP the following year - as that is where he wants to be apparently.

I thought spies had done Moto GP

[marioc]

Ape wins in the sexy stakes imo,looks like it has a tail chop

[discotex]

Ape wins in the sexy stakes imo,looks like it has a tail chop

Mmmm I'm not so sure about the tail on the ape. Looks a bit tooo stubby for me.

[Matt Bleck]

I thought spies had done Moto GP

He's done about 3 as a wild card for Suzuki, but no one would give a contract!!!

[lostinflyz]

while im quite keen on spies doing well don't forget that motogp is a whole other world to wsbk. look at the names that have gone both ways and not too many have done exceptionally well. GP is alot more technical than wsbk and rewards riders for a much greater technical knowledge than wsbk. WSBk requires monumental balls and the ability to be able to really race hard.

hopefully we shall see if spies can get a decent GP ride.

[BarryG]

Ben's contract is for a year - to keep his options open, he says. Little doubt that once Yamaha like you somewhere, they like you for GP, if you're young enough, too, that helps. He's 24.
Biaggi and the Aprilia have been a revelation, and the bike must be a big part as Nakano's going well on it too. Batta is threatening to protest it once they get to Europe (in that it's not based on a 'production' bike and Aprilia haven't made enough road versions) - hard to see it sticking.

Cheers
Barry

[merv]

After the latest set of races the little Japanese fellah is doing pretty good I see.

[roogazza]

After the latest set of races the little Japanese fellah is doing pretty good I see.

Haga seems to be riding with a cool head,probably deserves a title by now ?

No one is mentioning Big Ben landing on his face, fast corner that ! or are we saving all the chat for local wacing ? G. (pete, where are ya ?)

[Crasherfromwayback]

Haga seems to be riding with a cool head,probably deserves a title by now ?

No one is mentioning Big Ben landing on his face, fast corner that ! or are we saving all the chat for local wacing ? G. (pete, where are ya ?)

Hehe...right here mate! Spies crashes sooner or later like they all do mate! Not often though. Haga will toss it away at some stage too. 40 odd points the diff now I believe. Still think Spies will win it, as there's a long way to go yet.

[svr]

It's impressive how truly fast riders learn new tracks - like it's not even an issue to get on pole after a quick look around...

[roogazza]

It's impressive how truly fast riders learn new tracks - like it's not even an issue to get on pole after a quick look around...

There is another thread here somewhere about spotting talent, ( I mean real talent) . They should take a look at Ben Spies. (how do they get Spees out of that ?) Gaz.