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[Drjones]

They trying to be DMG or something?  Here's a good idea! Lets have safety bikes.

[duccarlos]

It's idiotic. I understand why they're doing it, but still idiotic.

[koko64]

What a bunch of dickheads.  . Its so against the spirit of racing. I guess that now everyone will get a participation medal. All they had to do is make it more production based with a horsepower limit by tweaking the tech rules around motors to even the playing field. They chose a typical bureaucrats solution instead of a racers solution. Dumbasses have lost me and I dare say many fans. How incredibily demotivating for the riders. Riders will probably try to sidestep the series in their career trajectory.
Im not interested in watching riders tank for 4th.

[ducpainter]

It's idiotic. I understand why they're doing it, but still idiotic.

I was just guessing.

Please explain it in really small words so a painter can understand.

[koko64]

 

I feel sad for the series. I remember a time in it's heyday when it was the working man's premier class.

[koko64]

It seems WSBK has no where to go but back to its production based roots with Moto GP being the elite 4 stroke class. The production bikes are fast enough with minimal tuning so the right formula could put results back in the riders hands. WSBK will become most relevant getting back to its production roots which differentiates it from the prototype class.

[duccarlos]

Does this mean that the other manufacturers, others being everyone other than Kawasaki and Ducati, are simply not putting in any effort to improve?

[DarkMonster620]

More on  Stoner-Ducati

http://amcn.com.au/editorial/stoner-ducati-2017/

[koko64]

Does this mean that the other manufacturers, others being everyone other than Kawasaki and Ducati, are simply not putting in any effort to improve?

Kwaka have dollars ftom not running MotoGP and Ducati has a dominant history in WSBK I guess. Moto GP sucks so much cash. I think getting back to production racing should be cheaper and level the playing field.

[koko64]

More on  Stoner-Ducati

http://amcn.com.au/editorial/stoner-ducati-2017/

Good work if you can get it.

[ducpainter]

I'd suggest they don't push too hard.

“I’m interested and talking to Ducati about it, I just need to keep a lifestyle balance with my family and traveling.”

[koko64]

Actually a mature attitude as a husband and father. Also as a country boy uncomfortable in the limelight.

[OT]

And here's the big WTF for WSBK2017:

I suggest they return to the running starts that 'Formula 1' began with...

Regarding Rossi's own team - I think he'd be much happier running a WSBK team than a MotoGP team...at heart, Rossi's a racer not a 'prototype' developer.  Besides, WSBK has got to be an order of magnitude cheaper for any team to be competitive.

More on  Stoner-Ducati

http://amcn.com.au/editorial/stoner-ducati-2017/

I could be way off, but I can't see see Whoregay listening to anyone...if he couldn't deal with the GOAT, what makes Ducati think he'll listen to a guy who won only 1 championship ten years ago?

[koko64]

From what I can gather, he is already listening to him and there appears to be a mutual respect. That and CS and JL are united by a common enemy. JL couldn't care as long as the advice helps him beat Rossi.

[DarkMonster620]

From what I can gather, he is already listening to him and there appears to be a mutual respect. That and CS and JL are united by a common enemy. JL couldn't care as long as the advice helps him beat Rossi.

would you stop reading above my shoulder when I am writing . . .