World Superbikes final round tonight!

**James Deuce** · 26th October 2009, 09:51

I'm old. I've seen this scenario before.

**Ivan** · 26th October 2009, 10:00

I wouldnt count him out JT hasnt rideen yet he might not be any good on that R1.

I doubt it but it can happen in racing.

Also Haga is still very very very fast I think you will see him running for the title again next year

**James Deuce** · 26th October 2009, 10:09

Originally Posted by Ivan

I wouldnt count him out JT hasnt rideen yet he might not be any good on that R1.

I doubt it but it can happen in racing.

Also Haga is still very very very fast I think you will see him running for the title again next year

Toseland won't be any good? Are you nuts? Haga won't run for the title., his head is screwed. He will crash lots and big in the first few meetings and then retire at the end of the year.

**White trash** · 26th October 2009, 10:46

Originally Posted by James Deuce

I completely disagree. He left the banzai behind after the drug thing and channeled his aggression into being consistently fast.

Toseland will come back and destroy him. Haga's opportunity was this year. A Ducati developed by one of the best riders in WSBK vs. a bike developed by one of the most incredible talents ever, ridden by someone who has won WSBK championships before.

It's by no means a done deal, but Haga has peaked.

Disagree 100%. I don't think Toseland has the attitude to be destroying anything except is own nuts right now.

Next year in WSBK will be between, Johnny Rea, Haga, Fabrizio and Biaggi, and it'll be epic rather than the two horse race we've seen this year.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 26th October 2009, 13:41

Originally Posted by BMWST?

but for some bad luck himself haga would have it all wrapped up...dont count him out yet....HE has earned it.Spies is an icredible talent but haga has done the hard yards...

Originally Posted by skypig

How do you watch it live on the internet (I need to watch Spies choke/crash)

There you have it. Fail.

**Sensei** · 26th October 2009, 14:55

Great racing this year with some not so known name J Rea ,Shakey Burns , etc stepping up to the mark & beyond , Happy to see Ben Speir take the WSBK title , feel for Hagga but from what I seen through out the season it was always going to be close & not a run away win like most thought with him taking over the Ducati seat
Maybe it was his only real chance at getting the Title in 13ys ?? or as history has shown with him 2nd is his thing . Close racing but still only 2nd best .

**discotex** · 26th October 2009, 15:49

Interesting comments from Fabrizio... "Me and Rea will be winning races next year"... Bit of a rub in Haga's face after stealing those 5 crucial points. Of course he probably considers that even stevens after taking Ben out lol.

What a season!

**gav** · 26th October 2009, 15:58

Hard to know just how good that R1 is though. Cal Crutchlow certainly could be one to watch next year. But only Spies has shown any pace this season, and Tom Sykes is a better rider than his results have shown, thats for sure.
Max Neukircher could be on the pace next year on the Ten Kate Honda, and have Aprilia signed a team mate for Biaggi yet? Shane Byrne would be great option for them.

**naphazoline** · 26th October 2009, 16:21

I'm REALLY happy for Ben Spies.I reckon he really earned it.To race the way he did,not having raced at some of those circuits before,he's a true champ.

Not taking anything away from Haga,as i like him too,but i do struggle coming to terms with Ducati being allowed to have 20% larger engine capacities then any other marque.

I used to really like Duc's,but i've gotta say,that i think they should have they same restrictions as everybody else,and stop acting like spoilt brats that have to have it their own way!

**discotex** · 26th October 2009, 16:41

Originally Posted by naphazoline

Not taking anything away from Haga,as i like him too,but i do struggle coming to terms with Ducati being allowed to have 20% larger engine capacities then any other marque.

In exchange for a higher minimum weight limit.

**naphazoline** · 26th October 2009, 16:47

Originally Posted by discotex

In exchange for a higher minimum weight limit.

What's the extra weight?

Just curious.Have heard it a while back,but can't remember.

**discotex** · 26th October 2009, 17:06

Originally Posted by naphazoline

What's the extra weight?

Just curious.Have heard it a while back,but can't remember.

A quick google for "wsbk weight limits" should find it for you. The WSBK Wikipedia page has all the info.

**James Deuce** · 26th October 2009, 17:07

Originally Posted by White trash

Disagree 100%. I don't think Toseland has the attitude to be destroying anything except is own nuts right now.

Next year in WSBK will be between, Johnny Rea, Haga, Fabrizio and Biaggi, and it'll be epic rather than the two horse race we've seen this year.

Bayliss was at least as shitty as Toseland in GP and he went back and kicked arse.