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31 Oct 2008, 08:21 (Ref:2324621)
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In place of the WSBK Brands are planning a mjor motorcycle event (in early August).
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31 Oct 2008, 08:40 (Ref:2324634)
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31 Oct 2008, 13:12 (Ref:2324790)
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31 Oct 2008, 17:15 (Ref:2324968)
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I think thats a porr decision really. They ahve the talent in Max, surely they could have gone a little more ambitious and put someone like Pitt, Hoffman, Guinters on the bike?
But I guess Nakano is a safe pair of hands and is fgood at development, remember the Kawasaki has been ****e since he left the team! |
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31 Oct 2008, 19:54 (Ref:2325063)
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Max isn't really proven as a development rider, so Shinya might be a sensible choice. It seems surreal that Ducati, Aprillia and KTM now all have factory riders from Japan - was this level of acceptance of Japanese riders a gradual thing, or are the European makes targeting the Japanese markets? I'd definitely rate Nakano as a better choice than Hoffman or Guintoli though.
Also, Pitt's 2009 ride may be better than Aprillia would be - they have to relearn the class and the bike is unproven, while the Pitt/Ten Kate package is proven, a WSBK ride with the team might open up for 2010, and he'd still have ever chance of landing a ride elsewhere, especially as a triple Supersport. champion |
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31 Oct 2008, 21:32 (Ref:2325101)
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Is it possible they got Nakano on the cheap?
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4 Nov 2008, 16:16 (Ref:2328001)
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Kawasaki drops PSG-1. Can't say that I blame them. Paul Bird Motorsport is said to be in position to get the factory backing. Not sure if that is good or bad, as I don't know much about the team.
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4 Nov 2008, 18:11 (Ref:2328075)
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Eell Bird has a lot of money himself, but most of his teams have been part funded by him and part form sponsors.
If he has a big sponsor to bring in he will do it, but cant imagine he is paying for bikes!! He has won many races in the UK for Ducati with Hislop and Byrne and also ran pretty quick Honda;s up against full on HRC bikes, but hasnt been as succesful since leaving Ducati. |
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5 Nov 2008, 07:22 (Ref:2328435)
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will be good to see kawasaki with someone new if that is the case...
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5 Nov 2008, 07:51 (Ref:2328444)
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Paul Bird has run some impressive teams I have to admit. It's a shame he sometimes doesn't know to keep his mouth shut.
Kawasaki are making some big changes. They've also announced that there's going to be a new factory supported team in World Supersport. It will be the Provec Motocard.com Kawasaki team. Motocard are now running the team with Joan Lascorz. He will be riding one of the Kawasaki's next year. The other rider will be Fujiwara  .I hope they build a proper bike for Lascorz, he's been very impressive this year. |
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5 Nov 2008, 17:39 (Ref:2328854)
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I think Bird somehow deserves the right to be a little bit open mouthed if he wants to!! If he is supplying most of teh cash to run teh thing he is more than welcome to voise his concerns or criticisms, right or not!!
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6 Nov 2008, 17:33 (Ref:2329563)
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It's official, Paul Bird Motorsports gets Kawasaki backing. I think Tamada has another year, so that leaves one spot open.
http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2008/Nov/081106g.htm |
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6 Nov 2008, 18:24 (Ref:2329587)
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 That is great news!  I think you wanted to post this in the WSBK thread... 
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6 Nov 2008, 18:41 (Ref:2329599)
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fixed that
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6 Nov 2008, 18:43 (Ref:2329603)
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Hmm, it's morning time here, I guess I can't claim that I am intoxicated...
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7 Nov 2008, 08:29 (Ref:2329855)
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7 Nov 2008, 16:44 (Ref:2330170)
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Ok, seeing you post that, I believe I remember reading that somewhere now. Thanks.
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7 Nov 2008, 17:53 (Ref:2330218)
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Hopefully Lavilla has something else lined up, he was pretty solid in 2008 (top privateer, indeed). Parkes might be alright but Tamada has been off-form for too long for me to have any real expectations of him. Lascorz and the Motocard team are a fantastic addition to their racing roster though - they worked miracles on low funding last year.
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16 Nov 2008, 03:34 (Ref:2335574)
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Broc Parkes on a Kawasaki ? They're well suited.
The most mediocre of riders on the most mediocre of bikes. |
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16 Nov 2008, 10:43 (Ref:2335705)
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Lol, finally an Australian I can see eye to eye with!!
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16 Nov 2008, 16:04 (Ref:2335871)
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Here is a little overview about Teams and Drivers 2009 if they're confirmed
Ducati Xerox (Ducati 1098 RS 09): Haga, Fabrizio *fixed Ten Kate Honda (Honda CBR1000RR): Kiyonari, C.Checa, Rea *fixed Yamaha Italia (Yamaha YZF-R1): Sykes, Spies *fixed Alstare Suzuki (Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9): Neukirchner, Kagayama *fixed BMW (BMW S 1000 RR): Xaus, Corser *fixed Aprilia (Aprilia RSV4): Biaggi, Nakano *fixed Sterilgarda Ducati (Ducati 1098 RS 09): Polita, Byrne *fixed Guandalini Ducati (Ducati 1098 RS 09): Smrz Yamaha France (Yamaha YZF-R1): D. Checa Althea Honda (Honda CBR1000RR): Hill Stiggy Honda (Honda CBR1000RR): Haslam, Rolfo *fixed Paul Bird Kawasaki (Kawasaki ZX-10R): Tamada, Parkes *fixed Pro Ride Honda (Honda CBR1000RR): Lavilla *fixed DFX Corse Honda (Honda CBR1000RR): Laconi, Lanzi *fixed Pedercini Kawasaki(?): PSG1 Ducati(?): I think this will be a great season next year with 4-5 people where can win the championship Last edited by 10tacle; 16 Nov 2008 at 16:08. |
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17 Nov 2008, 09:03 (Ref:2336257)
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 ... probably a true comment about parkes though - seems to keep getting rides like a spaniard Rolfo on a stiggy honda  , he's nowhere & will do nothing - why wouldnt stiggy have put Brookes on the superbike after finishing 3rd in supersport, dont make sense to me...
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17 Nov 2008, 17:02 (Ref:2336466)
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I also believe Hannspree have cut the budget somewhat to Stiggy motorsport. The Stiggy CBR1000RR has to be developed, so, I don't know if you want your guy on that bike... |
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17 Nov 2008, 17:50 (Ref:2336491)
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Karl Muggeridge signs contract with home coming Celani Racing Team. They will get a Suzuki GSX-R1000K9 from Alstare included Support during the season.
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17 Nov 2008, 21:18 (Ref:2336621)
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I wouldnt say Brookes has a bad image really? He seems to enjoy himself and is a bit ofa prankster, I think he will get on fine int eh UK.
Rolfo would have bought his way into Stiggy, remember Hanspree came with him to Ten Kate and he somehow made a team for himself last year, and was so awful even the money coldnt keep him there!! Good for Mugga's though, I think he actually dida good job last year after many yeras of sucking on a Superbike! |
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