Bayliss to retire?

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teomolca

Joined Jun 2005

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Valencia, Spain

Discussion Starter
• Aug 10, 2006

• #1

According to American journo Dennis Noyes Bayliss wants to retire at the end of the season, Ducati are trying to convince the veteran champion to stay one more year and lead the development of the new 1200cc Ducati.

Don't cry too much Richo, it was gonna happen some day.

 

Austin

Joined Mar 2005

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Woody Creek

• Aug 10, 2006

• #2

The rumors I've read are he wants to retire unless Colin Edwards returns to WSB. I haven't read the latest Noyes column, though. I really need to start reading his stuff more frequently, it's too bad such a great writer writes for such a ...... website/network.

 

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teomolca

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Valencia, Spain

Discussion Starter
• Aug 10, 2006

• #3

I read it in Motociclismo, not on the internet.

He writes the SBK articles and is the TV commentator in the Spanish TV channel that broadcasts WSBK.

Other things he mentioned...

Corser could be out of Suzuki.
Ducati wanted Barros.
Edwards to return to WSBK with Yamaha.
Ducati corse could leave AMA and set a 2nd team in WSBK (with Hodgson and Xaus).

 

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Alex

• Aug 11, 2006

• #4

I would of thought that he'd rather retire WHEN Edwards and /or Biaggi moved to SBK, not the other way around.

 

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Katt

• Aug 11, 2006

• #5

it would be good to see bayliss stick it out and wait for edwards to return to WSBK .... their both brilliant racers and the battles between them were sooooo good to watch ...

 

Austin

Joined Mar 2005

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Woody Creek

• Aug 11, 2006

• #6

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (teomolca @ Aug 10 2006, 04:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I read it in Motociclismo, not on the internet.

He writes the SBK articles and is the TV commentator in the Spanish TV channel that broadcasts WSBK.

Other things he mentioned...

Corser could be out of Suzuki.
Ducati wanted Barros.
Edwards to return to WSBK with Yamaha.
Ducati corse could leave AMA and set a 2nd team in WSBK (with Hodgson and Xaus).
I didn't know he wrote for the Spanish press. He writes for Speed TV online from time to time. My mistake.

 

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Dazza

Joined May 2005

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Shanghai

• Aug 11, 2006

• #7

I did hear this mentioned at the last round at BH, at 37 its never too old, especially if his old sparring partner goes back to the series, should provide some good fistcuffs on the track.

Chilli retires at the end of this season at the ripe old age of 42.

What a legend!!!!

 

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frosty58

Joined Sep 2005

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washington DC, USA

• Aug 13, 2006

• #8

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Ooost @ Aug 11 2006, 09:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>He writes for Speed TV online from time to time.
i have'nt seen an article by him on the speed site in a while Ooost. it's a shame. i like his articles. always informative & chalk full of juicy nuggets.

 

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richo

Joined Dec 2005

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• Aug 16, 2006

• #9

Dosent the Almighty have a 2 year contract? Please tell me he does.

 

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The Doctor

Joined Jul 2005

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Philadelphia-suburbs

• Aug 16, 2006

• #10

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Alex @ Aug 11 2006, 04:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I would of thought that he'd rather retire WHEN Edwards and /or Biaggi moved to SBK, not the other way around.
Why would you think that? These riders thrive on beating other riders especially ones coming from a higher level (motogp). Any rider would love to retire knowing that he beat the best in his class and Bayliss beating Edwards and Biaggi would be a great way to go. Especially since he stepped right into WSBK and made the all conquering Corser his ......

 

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mjpartyboy

Joined May 2006

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UK

• Aug 17, 2006

• #11

I heard he wants to retire as Champion.

 

Haga2

Joined Aug 2006

391 Posts | 3+

England

• Aug 17, 2006

• #12

I'm expecting Troy to retire at the end of the season and then in my view who ever comes into WSBK will not be able to challenge the best rider never to win the WSBK title who has raced in the class.