Legends of GP racing

**Crasherfromwayback** · 19th October 2011, 10:01

There can be no argument now, that this guy belongs amongst the best.

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2011/...8stoner800.htm

**wharfy** · 19th October 2011, 10:06

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

There can be no argument now, that this guy belongs amongst the best.

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2011/...8stoner800.htm

Oh I'm pretty sure somebody on Kiwibiker will want an argument

**Crasherfromwayback** · 19th October 2011, 10:08

Originally Posted by wharfy

Oh I'm pretty sure somebody on Kiwibiker will want an argument

Pretty sure they will. But they'll be the same ones that use numbers to back themselves up...and they'll have trouble arguing those numbers.

**DidJit** · 19th October 2011, 10:23

After this season especially, I think everybody recognises Stoner's obvious talent and achievements.

**slofox** · 19th October 2011, 10:30

I seem to recall a heap of slagging him off in the media not too long ago...and maybe even a bit on KB? Hmm?

**wharfy** · 19th October 2011, 10:48

Originally Posted by slofox

I seem to recall a heap of slagging him off in the media not too long ago...and maybe even a bit on KB? Hmm?

Yeah but that's mostly 'cause he's an Aussie, that's what they are there for

The only thing we like to hate more than a successful Aussie sportsman is a kiwi that becomes a successful Aussie sportsman (like Quad Cooper, good job he had a crap World Cup eh

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**Crasherfromwayback** · 19th October 2011, 10:52

Originally Posted by wharfy

Yeah but that's mostly 'cause he's an Aussie, that's what they are there for

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I'd personally far rather an Aussie win. They're like a big brother we love to hate, but actually love! The Aussies are always there for us when we REALLY need them and vice versa.

**wharfy** · 19th October 2011, 11:00

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

I'd personally far rather an Aussie win. They're like a big brother we love to hate, but actually love! The Aussies are always there for us when we REALLY need them and vice versa.

Do ya think there is some way we could claim him as a Kiwi, start a story that he was conceived in the Bay of Islands when his parents where here on holiday or something, or an IVF with a Kiwi donor. ?
You can tell being unemployed is starting to affect me...

**NZsarge** · 19th October 2011, 11:04

Definitely the best rider in the 800 era, belongs among the best.. yep.
Legend, getting there but not yet...

**Crasherfromwayback** · 19th October 2011, 11:21

Originally Posted by wharfy

Do ya think there is some way we could claim him as a Kiwi, start a story that he was conceived in the Bay of Islands when his parents where here on holiday or something, or an IVF with a Kiwi donor. ?
You can tell being unemployed is starting to affect me...

Well Stefan Merriman is a kiwi that took out Aussie residency, and they claim he's an Australian!

Originally Posted by NZsarge

Definitely the best rider in the 800 era, belongs among the best.. yep.
Legend, getting there but not yet...

Would you consider Kevin Schwantz, Eddie Lawson and Wayne Rainey to be 'legends'? Cause I do, and Stoner has won more GP's than they did. And he ain't finished yet.

Still...I can't see Stoner wanting to go on forever like a lot of them do. He doesn't strike me as the sort of ego driven guy that wants to own records etc...simply loves winning races, and will quit when he stops having fun doing so.

I think Rossi's amazing total of races wins won't be beat for some time...if ever.

**Billy** · 19th October 2011, 11:24

Yip,You'd be a fool to say Casey Stoner was anything but a legend,But hey this is Kiwibiker!!!

May not be the most liked rider,But that doesnt mean he hasn't been the most dominant over the last 4 years.

**riffer** · 19th October 2011, 11:27

Originally Posted by wharfy

Do ya think there is some way we could claim him as a Kiwi, start a story that he was conceived in the Bay of Islands when his parents where here on holiday or something, or an IVF with a Kiwi donor. ?
You can tell being unemployed is starting to affect me...

Ah come on man, it's simple. Just do what the Aussies do, and call him an AUSTRALASIAN. Solved.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 19th October 2011, 11:28

Originally Posted by Billy

Yip,You'd be a fool to say Casey Stoner was anything but a legend,But hey this is Kiwibiker!!!

May not be the most liked rider,But that doesnt mean he hasn't been the most dominant over the last 4 years.

Certainly the most agressive and spectacular to watch too. You don't see too many taking turn three at Phillip Island full lock at 240kph nearly every lap. I could watch that all day.