Late season race stuff...

[calscrazy]

so you think spies is as great as roberts,sr. was? i think winnin ama is one thing taking it to the big boys is another especially in your first season of world travel not texas to cali or texas to viginia. it will require incredible grit and determination.

[Giannis]

so you think spies is as great as roberts,sr. was? i think winnin ama is one thing taking it to the big boys is another especially in your first season of world travel not texas to cali or texas to viginia. it will require incredible grit and determination.

Different Eras...

Kenny didn't have much more expirience than Spies but he did have a better bike than Sheen in 78 and used slicks (goodyear) compared to Shenne's Threated patern Michelins back then..

Spies did show that he is fast (Top 10 in GP races) beat straight up a guy  that nobody though that can be beaten (Mladin) and he is going to ride one of the best bikes in WSBK next year...

[Giannis]

Troy with his new BMW in Valencia

[Giannis]

world travel not texas to cali or texas to viginia. it will require incredible grit and determination.

Most of WSBK races take place in Europe other than a couple of long flights in Australia and US  Texas to Cali is longer drive/flight than Valencia to Assen 


Losail
Phillip Island
Valencia
Assen
Monza
Salt Lake City
Nurburgring
Misano
Brno
Brands Hatch
Donington Park
Vallelunga
Magny Cours
Portimao

[Jester]

Spies was turning similar lap times to Bayless and Haga at the last test he had with the new Yamaha.  He's already got the pace to run with the big boys, he's just going to have some normal teething problems any rookie would have with new circuits and bike.

He already said the Yamaha is a great bike and sorta trashed the AMA Yammy riders by saying its a winning bike and he doesn't understand why they placed so bad.

I bet he's on the podium pretty quick into the season.  Spies can ride dude.  I don't like him, but he is fast.

[fastwin]

I agree with Jacob. He needs to buy a personality, his is kinda blah. Maybe Mommy beat it out of him. But the kid can really ride. He's proved it over and over again. I too think he'll be stepping on some podiums next year. Championship? Nah. But some damn good races and finishes. That's my two cents on Spies.

Yeah, he did kind of kick Bostrom and DiSalvo in the teeth with that comment!

[Giannis]

I agree with Jacob. He needs to buy a personality, his is kinda blah. Maybe Mommy beat it out of him. But the kid can really ride. He's proved it over and over again. I too think he'll be stepping on some podiums next year. Championship? Nah. But some damn good races and finishes. That's my two cents on Spies.

Yeah, he did kind of kick Bostrom and DiSalvo in the teeth with that comment!

Do not listen what the magfazines and the infoweb pages  tell isnt always true, Sometimes those guys  have a shity weekend and refuse an interview then media blasts them ...

And who's going to win it next year?

[AndreRA3]

And who's going to win it next year?

Don't know, but I like what the eurosport commentators said during the last race.  "There will be 14 full factory riders next year, and somebody has come in 14th place..."

Top ten will mean more next year than it ever has, I think...

[calscrazy]

if u ain't first you better be first from your factory!

Most of WSBK races take place in Europe other than a couple of long flights in Australia and US  Texas to Cali is longer drive/flight than Valencia to Assen 


Losail
Phillip Island
Valencia
Assen
Monza
Salt Lake City
Nurburgring
Misano
Brno
Brands Hatch
Donington Park
Vallelunga
Magny Cours
Portimao

but does he fly back here every chance he gets or does he stay over there? up to mom i guess?

[Giannis]

if u ain't first you better be first from your factory! but does he fly back here every chance he gets or does he stay over there? up to mom i guess?

they usally rent or buy a cheap us appartment in Monaco or Andora...

When the teams travel to European rounds racers usally drive with the rest of the group... Ans what's the problem with his Mom, Nicky and Valentino Rossi have their dads peretty much everywhere... I dont usally check TMZ for gossip among racerw their results on truck are more important to me anyway...

[Ronr]

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2008/Nov/081117emi.htm

Good interview with Bayliss' race director

[fastwin]

Just when you thought it was safe to watch AMA Superbike racing again this happens! It's on, it's off, it's on again, oops sorry it's off again. Sounds like they were all going to kiss and make up then DMG changed the agreed plan... again. This spoils the group hug.

http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=35052

[never2loud]

NOTICE:  2009 AMA Superbike Series cancelled due to lack of interest 

[Duc L'Smart]

NOTICE:  2009 AMA Superbike Series cancelled due to lack of interest 

Damn... I had already stocked up on

[svoloch]

NOTICE:  2009 AMA Superbike Series cancelled due to lack of interest 

I honestly did not know they were still having those....