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Title: Oh please, yes, let it actually be what it looks like Post by: Speeddog on October 04, 2017, 01:10:30 PM https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ1lSR0jrgf/
Title: Re: Oh please, yes, let it actually be what it looks like Post by: ducpainter on October 04, 2017, 02:15:22 PM Any back story?
Title: Re: Oh please, yes, let it actually be what it looks like Post by: Speeddog on October 04, 2017, 04:09:14 PM Nothing yet.
Title: Re: Oh please, yes, let it actually be what it looks like Post by: The Architect on October 05, 2017, 10:39:59 AM https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/ben-spies-motoamerica/
Title: Re: Oh please, yes, let it actually be what it looks like Post by: GK on October 05, 2017, 11:03:43 AM All but confirmed!
Title: Re: Oh please, yes, let it actually be what it looks like Post by: GregP on October 06, 2017, 05:56:50 AM Unless someone is throwing a boat load of cash at him, why Moto America? Good racing but not what the AMA was when Ben left. I'd love to see Ben come back but this seems strange to say the least.
Title: Re: Oh please, yes, let it actually be what it looks like Post by: Grampa on October 06, 2017, 09:55:01 AM Moto Gp is still trying to unload all that leftover Spies merch.
Title: Re: Oh please, yes, let it actually be what it looks like Post by: kopfjäger on October 06, 2017, 11:10:09 AM Maybe his mommy retired.
Title: Re: Oh please, yes, let it actually be what it looks like Post by: duccarlos on October 09, 2017, 06:31:11 AM IMHO MotoAmerica is perfect for Ben. It's a short season (10 races) and it's not as cutthroat as MotoGP. He should still have the skills to be competitive and maybe make some cash. MotoAmerica also needs another bankable name with international racing experience.
Title: Re: Oh please, yes, let it actually be what it looks like Post by: GregP on October 10, 2017, 05:37:29 AM Don't get me wrong, I'd love to see Ben race a mini-bike. Maybe I'm wrong but I justify don't get a sense that Moto America/Factories aren't paying big money.
Anyone know what the top guys earn in MA? Title: Re: Oh please, yes, let it actually be what it looks like Post by: duccarlos on October 11, 2017, 08:11:23 AM Don't get me wrong, I'd love to see Ben race a mini-bike. Maybe I'm wrong but I justify don't get a sense that Moto America/Factories aren't paying big money. Anyone know what the top guys earn in MA? He might be able to negotiate directly with the MotoAmerica owners for a piece of the action. Ben is still one of the top riders in the US due to his age and experience. Title: Re: Oh please, yes, let it actually be what it looks like Post by: bdfinally on October 12, 2017, 06:32:52 AM http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/ben-spies-working-to-make-racing-comeback-in-motoamerica-superbike/
What are the chances he'll be riding/developing th Stradale in the series. Doesn't Ducati normally develop a new SBK in national series before they throw it in the large league? Title: Re: Oh please, yes, let it actually be what it looks like Post by: duccarlos on October 13, 2017, 09:25:42 AM If he makes a comeback, I will likely go watch the Road Atlanta race next year.
Title: Re: Oh please, yes, let it actually be what it looks like Post by: stopintime on October 13, 2017, 09:56:09 AM http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/ben-spies-working-to-make-racing-comeback-in-motoamerica-superbike/ What are the chances he'll be riding/developing th Stradale in the series. Doesn't Ducati normally develop a new SBK in national series before they throw it in the large league? Is a ~1100cc L4 bike allowed? Title: Re: Oh please, yes, let it actually be what it looks like Post by: koko64 on October 13, 2017, 11:01:26 AM They would race a 1000cc short stroke R/Corsa version.
Title: Re: Oh please, yes, let it actually be what it looks like Post by: bdfinally on October 13, 2017, 02:43:54 PM Yeah, I thought the whole M/A tie in with Dorna was about standardizing with WSBK. Road going version 1103cc, race bike 1000cc.
Soup doesn't seem very happy with the idea of Elbowz back on track. Title: Re: Oh please, yes, let it actually be what it looks like Post by: kopfjäger on October 31, 2017, 05:47:27 PM https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/ben-spies-ducati-motoamerica/
Title: Re: Oh please, yes, let it actually be what it looks like Post by: Duck-Stew on November 01, 2017, 05:28:38 AM https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/ben-spies-ducati-motoamerica/ GoFundMe? I'll chip in $50... [thumbsup] Title: Re: Oh please, yes, let it actually be what it looks like Post by: GregP on November 02, 2017, 05:23:50 AM Looks like the best way to make a small fortune is to start with a large fortune and get into motorcycle racing! :o
Title: Re: Oh please, yes, let it actually be what it looks like Post by: ducpainter on November 02, 2017, 03:30:22 PM Looks like the best way to make a small fortune is to start with a large fortune and get into motorcycle racing! :o ...or a restaurant.Title: Re: Oh please, yes, let it actually be what it looks like Post by: stopintime on November 21, 2017, 04:12:55 AM Dirt, it says...
https://www.cycleworld.com/former-world-superbike-champion-ben-spies-is-planning-return-to-national-racing Title: Re: Oh please, yes, let it actually be what it looks like Post by: GregP on November 21, 2017, 06:03:54 AM Very interesticing. Sounds like fun, which is what I would be focused on at this point in his life.
Imagine the look on the poor b@stards face when the que up at the starting gate and he looks over to see a WSBK world champ/MotoGP race winner in the gate next to him? Priceless!! |