WSBK Assen results thread

**Matt Bleck** · 27th April 2009, 22:16

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I just seen the first race, fook me, Ben Spies on Haga last lap!

I can't beleive no one has posted about it yet?

**Hitcher** · 27th April 2009, 23:12

It happened 15 hours ago. Hardly a *spoiler*

http://www.f1sa.com/index.php?option...850&Itemid=219

**Shaun P** · 27th April 2009, 23:16

Originally Posted by Matt Bleck

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I just seen the first race, fook me, Ben Spies on Haga last lap!

I can't beleive no one has posted about it yet?

Yep that progression on the last few laps had me on the edge of my seat - amazing! Shame about the second race though

**Matt Bleck** · 28th April 2009, 08:50

Originally Posted by Hitcher

It happened 15 hours ago. Hardly a *spoiler*

http://www.f1sa.com/index.php?option...850&Itemid=219

you never know, damned if you do damned if you don't eh?

**svr** · 28th April 2009, 18:14

How was that first race race huh?! - not to mention the supersport race!
Best sport on the planet...

**discotex** · 28th April 2009, 23:03

Just caught up on the two SBK races tonight.

Holy crap that was some good racing.

Looks like Spies has taken Haga's spot in more ways than one eh

**slowpoke** · 29th April 2009, 02:11

Originally Posted by discotex

Looks like Spies has taken Haga's spot in more ways than one eh

Haha, yup! I reckon Spies is the guy to beat in any given race but he's not doing himself any favours at the moment. I can see the R1 being the bike to beat with more development through the season. All Spies had to do in the first half of the season was stay within cooee of Haga, who was always odds on for the title, and he'd be in with a huge shot at a rookie Championship win. Instead the title is looking lost already as Haga can go into cruise mode. It's still one of, if not the most impressive debuts so far, but it could have been the stuff of legend.

For all the focus on Spies I'm enjoying seeing Haslam up there on a bike that really isn't at the same level as the Yamaha/Ducati's.

**discotex** · 29th April 2009, 08:06

Originally Posted by slowpoke

Instead the title is looking lost already as Haga can go into cruise mode. It's still one of, if not the most impressive debuts so far, but it could have been the stuff of legend.

Yeah I can see it being like Haga chasing for the title now. Having to push hard to win every race meant he kept crashing. Looks like Spies will be under the same pressure now.

Haga seems like a totally different rider out there. In race 1 he just pushed Ben into a mistake where in the past he'd have gone for the pass.

Originally Posted by slowpoke

For all the focus on Spies I'm enjoying seeing Haslam up there on a bike that really isn't at the same level as the Yamaha/Ducati's.

Haslam is kicking arse. He might well come second in the championship on a private bike in his second year (IIRC). Impressive. Wonder how he'd be doing on Ben's bike eh...

**Shaun S** · 29th April 2009, 08:27

Originally Posted by svr

Best sport on the planet...

Fuck yeah.

Still cant figure out why people run around after a ball?

Good racing, Im looking forward to seeing what the new Aprilia can do during the season.

**Little Smurf** · 2nd May 2009, 19:26

Originally Posted by svr

Best sport on the planet...

You betcha young Cookie......holy hook me gently .....it was a great end fantastic racing!!!! Only got to watch it tonight but well worth the wait....Still got my tips on Haga but it will be an interesting season