2014 Silly Season?...maybe spoilers

[gm2]

you may all be correct but personally i can't wait to see what he does on that thing.

cal, not pol.

[Uncle Mofo]

I hope he does not end up like Nicki and Dovi 

[Spidey]

He'd have better luck 2-up on that scooter. 

[The Architect]

He'd have better luck 2-up on that scooter. 

yep!


Ducati, where riders go between real contracts for real motorcycle companies. 

I hope they're giving him some real money. 

[gm2]

I hope he does not end up like Nicki and Dovi 

or about 8 other riders.

[Jester]

I think Lin Jarvis said it best that he's at a time in his career where its time to make his money.  Unfortunately none of the good rides are available, but if you were Cal you'd probably take the money and the Ducati contract as well.  Its not as if he's jeopardizing anything.  He may be fast, but he's never won, sat bike or not.  I think its the best position and if Audi can help make the bike competitive by his second year he may have a factory ride for the next 2-6 years.

[tufty]

I to wish Cal had got a ride on a Honda satellite team, but only for my own gratification. We should remember these guys have a limited shelf life and they ain't risking life and limb for the fun of it.

Like it or not Cal has proved himself the 4th or 5th best rider on the grid in the last couple of years and should be paid accordingly. Dorna isn't pushing Yam and Honda to hire non-Spaniards or Italians and Cal still deserves a pay day.

I'm sure the Duc will still suck with him riding it, but at least he'll get to not worry about his retirement. Life goes on.

[Goat_Herder]

I think for Cal, he did the best he could and maximized on his earning potential with the Ducati deal.  At 27, Cal has won 3 races at WSBK and got on the podium a few times a year at GP.  Granted, he's on a lesser bike but he isn't taking over the scene by a storm either.  His recent results have gotten him enough bargaining chips to land a factory ride with a fat paycheck.  I think he's done well with what he was given.

I will still be making less in a year then he will in a week, finish in 7th place

[tufty]

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-racing-news-moto-gp/rea-confirms-talks-in-motogp/23233.html

Johnny Rea to MotoGP? So much win.

[ducpainter]

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-racing-news-moto-gp/rea-confirms-talks-in-motogp/23233.html

Johnny Rea to MotoGP? So much win.

Agreed, but it would be nice to see him make the jump and land on a top notch ride rather than just jumping to get there.

[duccarlos]

Satellite Honda? he's been getting results on the old ass Fireblade. They might set him up on the "production" Honda for a few years, then bring him up to the satellite next year.

[duccarlos]

Maybe I should read the article before commenting. Apparently the sats are accounted for.

[gm2]

he's been "in talks for motogp" for several years

[tufty]

he's been "in talks for motogp" for several years

I know that, don't kill it for me. 

[gm2]

http://motomatters.com/news/2013/08/15/stefan_bradl_extends_contract_with_lcr_h.html