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Title: Bayliss Returns Post by: DesmoDiva on February 12, 2015, 05:35:23 AM This was a great thing to read first thing in the morning.
Bayliss is returning to racing in the AMA Pro Grand National flat tract series. http://www.cyclenews.com/689/30533/Racing-Article/Troy-Bayliss-Back-to-America.aspx (http://www.cyclenews.com/689/30533/Racing-Article/Troy-Bayliss-Back-to-America.aspx) [Dolph] [thumbsup] [Dolph] Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: ducpainter on February 12, 2015, 05:48:07 AM Cool...
I always wondered what ever happened to Steve (Motor Mouth)McLaughlin. Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: kopfjäger on February 12, 2015, 05:52:12 AM [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: Grampa on February 12, 2015, 11:00:12 AM Neato
Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: duccarlos on February 12, 2015, 12:15:23 PM I would love to go see him at the Indy Mile.
Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: Needle99 on February 12, 2015, 12:20:52 PM [thumbsup]
Was fun watching him (and others) at a moto expo event he did here. Rhe flat track was good fun. Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: koko64 on February 12, 2015, 01:19:12 PM Be good for Ducati and good for flat track (and building flat track racing down under too). Maybe over time Ducati could bring out their own equivalent of the XR750 [drool]. Imagine a customer racer and road going version. The hipsters would go nuts. They could use the scrambler as a platform for the road bike and the Evo bikes as a platform for the racer.
Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: Needle99 on February 12, 2015, 01:33:14 PM Be good for Ducati and good for flat track (and building flat track racing down under too). Maybe over time Ducati could bring out their own equivalent of the XR750 [drool]. Imagine a customer racer and road going version. The hipsters would go nuts. They could use the scrambler as a platform for the road bike and the Evo bikes as a platform for the racer. i thought the hipsters all bought hypers? ;)Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: koko64 on February 12, 2015, 01:47:29 PM Young hoons get HMs, Old rich guys get MTS1200s, Crusty old guys get and restore carbed M900s. [laugh]
Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: MadDuck on February 13, 2015, 08:23:36 AM Young hoons get HMs, Old rich guys get MTS1200s, Crusty old guys get and restore carbed M900s. [laugh] [thumbsup] [thumbsup] Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: ZLTFUL on February 13, 2015, 11:30:21 AM WOO! So I am an old rich guy! Wonder why my wife keeps telling me I can't buy things if I am rich? ???
Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: TitanMonsterS4R on February 18, 2015, 06:54:20 AM And now riding a Duc for the first SBK round at PI:
Bayliss To Fill In For The Injured Davide Giugliano In a stunning turn of events that began with the unfortunate (expected) 90 day recovery period of Davide Giugliano who was injured at the Phillip Island SBK test on Monday, Troy Bayliss has been called on to fill in and start the season on the Aruba.it – Ducati Superbike Team He hasn’t ridden the Panigale since May of 2014 but it’s Phillip Island and it’s Troy so it’s crazy but it makes perfect sense and as a long time Ducati Ambassador the legions of Ducati fans that will be rooting for this is immeasurable. His desire to continue racing is well known so when it looked like there was a chance that the seat was open Troy offered and the team said yes. Troy Bayliss (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Superbike Team #21) “I want to start by saying that I really feel for Davide and that it’s a real shame for his season to be starting in this way. The desire to be able to return to the track and see the home crowd and the Ducatisti has always been strong, ever since I last raced and then also Phillip Island, one of my favourite tracks, is celebrating its 25th anniversary of World Superbikes. This gave me the idea to compete as a wildcard and work with the Ducati Superbike technicians once again. I know it’s going to be a very difficult weekend, also because it’s a while since I’ve ridden the Superbike but I do know the track well and so hope to get back into it after a few laps. I’ll try to enjoy myself and will of course be doing my best to score a good result and put on a good show for the public.” Davide Giugliano (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Superbike Team #34) “My aim now is to do all I can to recover as quickly as possible. I will return to Italy as soon as possible to start my rehabilitation. I’m proud to know that it will be Troy to substitute for me this weekend. He’s a great champion and I’ve always admired him. I hope he gets on well with the set-up that my team and I have worked on in recent months.” Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: ducpainter on February 18, 2015, 09:32:09 AM It would be very nice to see him smoke the field like he did in his final GP race. [evil]
Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: triangleforge on February 18, 2015, 11:21:23 AM That may be a bit much to hope for. Which isn't - for even one second - going to stop me from hoping for it. ;D
Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: DarkMonster620 on February 18, 2015, 12:02:36 PM That may be a bit much to hope for. Which isn't - for even one second - going to stop me from hoping for it. ;D Plus a doble winTitle: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: duccarlos on February 18, 2015, 12:55:35 PM +11tybillionzillion
Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: DesmoDiva on February 18, 2015, 02:56:02 PM Now I really have to find a place to watch moto racing. [Dolph]
Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: monsta on February 18, 2015, 02:56:47 PM Awsome!! [clap]
I was thinking of going to Thailand for the next round. If Troys going to sub there as well, that may be the clincher for me to go... Who's coming? Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: kopfjäger on February 18, 2015, 04:06:29 PM (https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8567/16575212835_10b0b35074_c.jpg)
Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: monsta on February 18, 2015, 04:22:09 PM ;D
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q41/monsta904/troy_zpsc263738e.jpg) Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: Needle99 on February 19, 2015, 03:43:54 AM This is very cool..
Hopefully he can adapt quickly to the current bike in practice... Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: triangleforge on February 19, 2015, 05:38:08 AM It's worth echoing Bayliss' comment about just how much this sucks for Giugliano - after years in the wilderness, Ducati looks like it's about to put a bike on the WSBK grid that can once again contend for the sharp end of the race, and despite posting some attention-getting laps in pre-season, he's going to have to watch from the sidelines. As giddy as I am to see Bayliss back out there, I was also looking forward to seeing if Giugliano could put together a competitive season.
Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: koko64 on February 19, 2015, 06:37:05 PM A mate told me that Bayliss was 2/10ths fastest in practice so far.
Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: Speeddog on February 19, 2015, 07:02:10 PM Bayliss ended the session 18th, 2.3 sec behind Chaz Davies on the other Panini.
Reportedly he only ran 3 laps. 3.2 and 0.8 sec back from fastest time from Lowes on the GSXR. Not bad for ye olde farte who's had no running on a modern SBK in who knows how long. Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: koko64 on February 19, 2015, 07:40:05 PM Only 3 laps. Hmmm.
Glad the Gixxer is doing well. Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: Speeddog on February 19, 2015, 07:47:10 PM Bayliss had some harsh words for whomever decided the "one bike" idea was a good thing.
There was a technical issue that limited him to one flying lap.... so I'd wager in the second practice he'll move a bit further up the grid. Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: koko64 on February 19, 2015, 07:49:29 PM Only on cable here. [bang]
Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: Needle99 on February 19, 2015, 11:43:44 PM 18th...
so not a massive amount of progress or laps. Another 15 laps.. Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: Triple J on February 20, 2015, 09:05:59 AM His bike was leaking oil apparently, hence only 3 laps.
Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: Speeddog on February 20, 2015, 10:15:50 AM More info on Bayliss' engine issue:
http://paologozzi.gazzetta.it/en/2015/02/20/english-whatever-happened-to-troy-bayliss-engine/ (http://paologozzi.gazzetta.it/en/2015/02/20/english-whatever-happened-to-troy-bayliss-engine/) I'm having a bit of trouble decoding the info on how this effects Giugliano's engine allotment depending on who rides his bike in upcoming races. Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: ducpainter on February 20, 2015, 10:27:29 AM More info on Bayliss' engine issue: The way I read it is if Bayliss stays on and rides more than 2 rounds and then stays with the team on a third bike then Giugliano starts over. Any other set of circumstances the engines count toward that bike.http://paologozzi.gazzetta.it/en/2015/02/20/english-whatever-happened-to-troy-bayliss-engine/ (http://paologozzi.gazzetta.it/en/2015/02/20/english-whatever-happened-to-troy-bayliss-engine/) I'm having a bit of trouble decoding the info on how this effects Giugliano's engine allotment depending on who rides his bike in upcoming races. Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: Speeddog on February 20, 2015, 01:42:24 PM The way I read it is if Bayliss stays on and rides more than 2 rounds and then stays with the team on a third bike then Giugliano starts over. Any other set of circumstances the engines count toward that bike. That's kinda what I got from it, but I didn't get confident in that interpretation. It seems odd they'd even be worrying about that. If he's off for 3 months, Giugliano will miss the first 5 races, so his championship hopes are finished. How are more engines going to make a difference when he's spotted the field that many points? I'm not under the impression they can gain much by shortening the fuses on more engines. Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: ducpainter on February 20, 2015, 02:22:08 PM I agree.
Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: koko64 on February 20, 2015, 07:42:39 PM I wonder he's going today. I hope things improve for tomorrow.
Title: Bayliss Returns Post by: The Don on February 20, 2015, 08:40:45 PM I read he was up to 12th
Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: Speeddog on February 20, 2015, 08:50:39 PM Indeed.
FP4, Bayliss has more than halved the margin to Davies, now 1.1 sec, versus 2.3 in FP1. He sits 12th out of 24, just 1.5 sec off the fastest time of FP4. Really very impressive, as I'm sure he's been given stern 'suggestions' from every corner of the box to not fall off. Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: ducpainter on February 21, 2015, 03:53:56 AM Indeed. If they just wanted someone that was gonna do parade laps...FP4, Bayliss has more than halved the margin to Davies, now 1.1 sec, versus 2.3 in FP1. He sits 12th out of 24, just 1.5 sec off the fastest time of FP4. Really very impressive, as I'm sure he's been given stern 'suggestions' from every corner of the box to not fall off. they shouldn't have hired Troy. ;) This race should be interesting. I'm gonna start a thread for the race to avoid spoilers in this one. Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: Speeddog on February 21, 2015, 04:49:45 PM He makes it look so easy:
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152791514469032&l=3694847645748751122 (https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152791514469032&l=3694847645748751122) Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: ducpainter on February 21, 2015, 04:55:07 PM He makes it look so easy: He's a pro...https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152791514469032&l=3694847645748751122 (https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152791514469032&l=3694847645748751122) at all phases of the sport. :P Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: monsta on February 26, 2015, 07:46:02 PM quote from his FB page today..
"Today will be yes or no , very simple , hope I'm not training for nothing" I think he may be going to Thailand!! [Dolph] [bow_down] Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: stopintime on March 04, 2015, 10:14:03 AM One more 8) maybe four more [Dolph]
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wsbk/ducati-continues-troy-bayliss-wsbk/ (http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wsbk/ducati-continues-troy-bayliss-wsbk/) Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: ducpainter on March 04, 2015, 11:11:28 AM One more 8) maybe four more [Dolph] http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wsbk/ducati-continues-troy-bayliss-wsbk/ (http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wsbk/ducati-continues-troy-bayliss-wsbk/) There is even some talk of a Misano wild card, which would see the three-time Ducati WSBK champion face-off with two-time Aprilia WSBK Champion Max Biaggi. I'd like to see this. Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: ute on March 04, 2015, 03:54:55 PM That would be a cracker
Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: monsta on March 21, 2015, 06:49:45 AM 7th on the grid in Thailand! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: stopintime on March 21, 2015, 08:37:53 AM I'll have to get up un-Sunday-like to watch, but I will [bow_down]
Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: The Don on March 22, 2015, 02:48:43 AM Wsbk is no longer the ducati cup it once was, it looks like a long year ahead, the panagalie just doesn't have the pace
Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: HotIce on March 24, 2015, 06:22:15 AM I think this is not happening anymore.
Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: Nekkid Tim on March 24, 2015, 06:58:31 AM Troy has hung them up again:
http://www.foxsports.com.au/motor-sport/superbikes/troy-bayliss-retires-from-world-superbike-racing-for-a-second-time-after-2015-thailand-round/story-fn5k3gtw-1227274588171 (http://www.foxsports.com.au/motor-sport/superbikes/troy-bayliss-retires-from-world-superbike-racing-for-a-second-time-after-2015-thailand-round/story-fn5k3gtw-1227274588171) Title: Re: Bayliss Returns Post by: ducpainter on March 24, 2015, 08:35:15 AM Too bad. He's always fun to watch.
I respect his decision though. |