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Author Topic: Ben Spies. F%^K YEAH! and maybe some spoilers  (Read 183348 times)
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« Reply #210 on: September 28, 2009, 11:43:34 AM »

even if he ends up 2nd, i think 10+ pole positions and 12+ wins for your rookie season is..... pretty ok.

and going into portimao if the championship is still within a handful of points either way, his performance record in those situations is.... pretty good.    Evil
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« Reply #211 on: September 28, 2009, 11:56:08 AM »

No question, Ben is talented and can compete with the best.

He's earned my respect this season both with his racecraft and his demeanor.

Too bad mladin couldn't learn something from the kid...

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« Reply #212 on: September 29, 2009, 05:08:43 AM »

Isn't the GP announcement supposed to be today?
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« Reply #213 on: October 26, 2009, 04:04:21 PM »

Final Tally of Wins:
Nitro  -- 9
Elbowz -- 14

Wasn't even close.   Sad
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« Reply #214 on: October 26, 2009, 10:24:54 PM »

Final Tally of Wins:
Nitro  -- 9
Elbowz -- 14

Wasn't even close.   Sad

but how many points?



yes, i'm still sad...  Wink hopefully, his only rival next year will be his teammate
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« Reply #215 on: October 27, 2009, 04:46:49 AM »


yes, i'm still sad...  Wink hopefully, his only rival next year will be his teammate


hmmm....


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« Reply #216 on: October 27, 2009, 08:27:54 AM »

You'd imagine Toseland is going to be pretty motivated.  If he goes back and lays an egg on a championship bike, he's not going to look too good.
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« Reply #217 on: October 27, 2009, 08:46:19 AM »

hmmm....





that's kinda... creepy
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« Reply #218 on: November 02, 2009, 04:47:34 AM »

BIG PIMPIN BEN....

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« Reply #219 on: November 02, 2009, 05:39:15 AM »

BIG PIMPIN BEN....

that's an oooooold ass pic.
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« Reply #220 on: November 02, 2009, 06:25:52 AM »

YUP....2005!


but Ben is definitely pimpin right about now with a World title!!!
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« Reply #221 on: November 05, 2009, 12:06:33 PM »

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/80033

But Spies said that the difference in riding style between the two classes and the quality of rider in grand prix racing would make running at the front a tough task.

"For us to do what we did there is impossible," said Spies. "We had a hard year and I had to fight, but the aim every weekend was to win. It just won't happen here. This is a totally different ball game.

"Most people don't really understand just how fast these guys in this championship really are. I understand it because I've already done a couple of races against them [for Suzuki in 2008].

"I know that this weekend and next year is all going to be about learning, about me trying to evolve as a rider. There's a way of riding a superbike, and it won't work on these machines, so that's something I can improve on. Honestly, if I see a podium next year, that would be a miracle."
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« Reply #222 on: November 05, 2009, 01:44:05 PM »

Did his PR rep write those lines?  Roll Eyes

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« Reply #223 on: November 05, 2009, 01:54:35 PM »

Did his PR rep write those lines?  Roll Eyes

Give us the truth Ben, your going to go in there and humiliate them!
I'm thinking he's gonna make a statement of some sort.
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« Reply #224 on: November 05, 2009, 01:57:05 PM »

I'm thinking he's gonna make a statement of some sort.

the media has already made him the fifth alien.  er, beatle.

http://superbikeplanet.com/2009/Nov/091105rydernotes.htm
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