
Originally Posted by
Crasherfromwayback
My point exactly. What I was meaning...was Spies wasted all and sundry in SBK. Got to GP because of it. If he'd done same in GP he'd still be Lorenzo's team mate. And Stoner wasn't spoon feed anything after his mums tit. He raced dirt track until his parents sold every single fucking thing they owned to get him a ride in the UK. Rossi was born into GP racing and has never gone without anything in his life.
Him and Chaz Davies lived in a converted trailer when he was racing in the UK for those first 2 years (or was it 3 years??). That's what you call dedication.

Originally Posted by
Crasherfromwayback
Simon Crafar was from a small town wannit e? If he'd continued his fine form he had with RedBull when they were on Dunlop tyres when they switched to Michelin, we would've been there for longer than he was.
Simon did the things he wanted to do and suddenly he didn't want to take part in the circus anymore. He said the Yam was good enough to win against the Honda's and he set out to prove it. When he did, he no longer wanted to put up with all the bullshit that goes on at that level (basically the same as Spies) so he got out.
The dude is loving life now. Follow him on Twitter and you'll see he's having a great time riding bikes, building his kids bathroom, beer o'clock with Chopper the Dog, cooking on the bbq etc. He's living the dream.

Originally Posted by
Crasherfromwayback
So while I agree certain passports help...I still think if you're really that good...you'll get there regardless.
Passport, talent, luck and money. Got all 4 and you're in. Missing one and you've got to work very, very hard for it. Missing two and you're push shit up hill.
Zen wisdom: No matter what happens, somebody will find a way to take it too seriously. - obviously had KB in mind when he came up with that gem
Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity
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