Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (mylexicon @ Oct 2 2009, 04:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Ugh, Spies is in trouble.

Everyone who rides a Ducati has got factory equipment and access to data. If they pass Haga they will be killed.
Yeah, but this was the same scenario facing Colin Edwards in 2002 - and at that time there was double the amount of Ducatis in the field. Xaus was in the Fabi role - plus BBoz in the satellite L&M team - (so effectively three factory bikes). You also had JT and Neil Hodgson both riding for GSE Ducati, Chili and a team mate on the NCR Ducati, Team Pedercinni, DFX Ducati, and that's just to mention a few. Not only that, but Colin had to do the business at that final classic race in Ducati's back yard. Colin's achievement, post Laguna, to turn around that Championship after he won the 8 hour with Rossi and HRC stepped up their support in the second half of the season, was huge. Don't forget - that team still runs out of Louth as HM Plant Honda in BSB - still presided over by Neil Tuxworth, while Adrian Gorst, who spannered for Colin is chief engineer. But I agree - Spies faces a monumental task in the next four races.

Interesting that Tardozzi wasn't imposing team orders at Imola last weekend, it remains to be seen how this conflict of interests between his personal affiliation with Fabrizio, and Haga's Championship bid plays out. You can be damn sure that if it was Fabi contesting the title with Spies there would have been strict instructions issued to Haga prior to Imola if not before to ride shotgun for his beloved protégé

Jesus Arabbi. You know your ....!

The good thing is we have a battle on our hands.

Go Spies!

Go Haga!

I predict a double win for Ryuichi Kiyonari !!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (heyhuub @ Oct 2 2009, 11:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Go Haga!

+1

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jumkie @ Oct 2 2009, 11:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Jesus Arabbi. You know your ....!

The good thing is we have a battle on our hands.

Go Spies!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (povol @ Oct 2 2009, 05:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>At this point, Rea can be a huge help to Spies as kind of a defacto teammate since Yamaha cant depend on Sykes for any help.Speaking of Rea,it appears Honda has found something in the last half of the season,especially Ten Kate.This scenario is taking me back to the final race between Bayliss and Edwards.

Good point about Rea. By the way, Honda (Ten Kate) announced that the Moto2 engine project has been delayed until March, Ten Kate have been back at the front since the announcement. I think commitments with HRC and Dorna to provide schematics and logistical details for next season was hurting their focus.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (mylexicon @ Oct 2 2009, 09:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>By the way, Honda (Ten Kate) announced that the Moto2 engine project has been delayed until March, Ten Kate have been back at the front since the announcement. I think commitments with HRC and Dorna to provide schematics and logistical details for next season was hurting their focus.
Definitely

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SuperShinya56 @ Oct 2 2009, 08:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I predict a double win for Ryuichi Kiyonari !!

QP2

Saturday, 03 October 2009 11:40



1 84 Fabrizio M. (ITA) Ducati 1098R 1'38.349
2 19 Spies B. (USA) Yamaha YZF R1 1'38.726
3 41 Haga N. (JPN) Ducati 1098R 1'38.726
4 65 Rea J. (GBR) Honda CBR1000RR 1'38.792
5 91 Haslam L. (GBR) Honda CBR1000RR 1'39.149
6 10 Nieto F. (ESP) Ducati 1098R 1'39.158
7 11 Corser T. (AUS) BMW S1000 RR 1'39.317
8 96 Smrz J. (CZE) Ducati 1098R 1'39.358
9 7 Checa C. (ESP) Honda CBR1000RR 1'39.379
10 67 Byrne S. (GBR) Ducati 1098R 1'39.411
11 3 Biaggi M. (ITA) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'39.465
12 71 Kagayama Y. (JPN) Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9 1'39.497
13 31 Muggeridge K. (AUS) Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9 1'39.524
14 66 Sykes T. (GBR) Yamaha YZF R1 1'39.620
15 111 Xaus R. (ESP) BMW S1000 RR 1'39.682
16 22 Camier L. (GBR) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'39.797
17 9 Kiyonari R. (JPN) Honda CBR1000RR 1'39.927
18 25 Salom D. (ESP) Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'39.941
19 23 Parkes B. (AUS) Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'39.951
20 15 Baiocco M. (ITA) Ducati 1098R 1'40.001
21 94 Checa D. (ESP) Yamaha YZF R1 1'40.418
22 99 Scassa L. (ITA) Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'40.495
23 132 Morais S. (RSA) Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'40.669
24 88 Resch R. (AUT) Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9 1'41.007
25 40 Gentile F. (ITA) Honda CBR1000RR 1'41.495
26 77 Iannuzzo V. (ITA) Honda CBR1000RR 1'41.763

Haga and Spies with exact times

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (povol @ Oct 3 2009, 02:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>QP2

Saturday, 03 October 2009 11:40



1 84 Fabrizio M. (ITA) Ducati 1098R 1'38.349
2 19 Spies B. (USA) Yamaha YZF R1 1'38.726
3 41 Haga N. (JPN) Ducati 1098R 1'38.726


Haga and Spies with exact times


that is just damn wicked!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jumkie @ Oct 2 2009, 11:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Honestly, just a little. But that doesn't mean I won't be watching intently what goes on in WSBK. <span style="color:#FF0000I was watching the series with much interest before Spies, and I will after him. I had got use to not seeing an American in the series, so I don't think I will lose much interest. I will be very interested to see how Toesland and Crutchlow get on with the Yamaha. Also, if the rumors are correct and Bayliss attempts a comeback (which I really doubt since I think it was Spies that sparked Troy's interest more than anything).

I hope that with DMG's destruction of the AMA, that some Americans will sack up and make a switch to WSBK. Chaz Davies scored a top ten (<span style="color:#800080I think it was 6th) and he usually in the top 5 in Daytona Sportbullshit. So if the young guns like <span style="color:#00FF00Herrin, DiSalvo, <span style="color:#00FF00Eslick, Young, Aquino, Etc. were smart they would be asking around the world supersport/superbike paddock for jobs. (Unfortunately, I think if Yamaha stays in the AMA then Hayes and the Graves boys will stay). The other guys might stay because they are complacent.

<span style="color:#FF0000as was i.... never really mattered to me that there was no american in the series. but i want to see 1 in there.

<span style="color:#800080actually it was a 4th.

<span style="color:#00FF00would really like to see these 4 come over, test & raise their game.

.... me they're racing this weekend!?!?!



4 races left 3 points between top 2?... GO SPIES!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (heyhuub @ Oct 3 2009, 05:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Go Haga!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (J708 @ Oct 3 2009, 05:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>+1

+2

anyone know whats happening with FP? its been 30 mins and hardly anyone has come out. or is the live timer messing up?

SP2

Pos # Rider Nat Bike Last Lap Best Lap Gap Laps
1 19 Spies B USA Yamaha YZF R1 PIT IN 1'38.116 3
2 65 Rea J GBR Honda CBR1000RR PIT IN 1'38.313 0.197 3
3 3 Biaggi M ITA Aprilia RSV4 Factory PIT IN 1'38.578 0.462 5
4 10 Nieto F ESP Ducati 1098R PIT IN 1'38.639 0.523 4
5 84 Fabrizio M ITA Ducati 1098R PIT IN 1'38.714 0.598 3
6 91 Haslam L GBR Honda CBR1000RR 1'38.737 0.621 5
7 41 Haga N JPN Ducati 1098R PIT IN 1'38.760 0.644 4
8 67 Byrne S GBR Ducati 1098R 1'38.831 0.715 5
9 96 Smrz J CZE Ducati 1098R PIT IN 1'38.844 0.728 4
10 31 Muggeridge K AUS Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9 1'38.851 0.735 4
11 7 Checa C ESP Honda CBR1000RR 1'39.215 1'38.924 0.808 6
12 11 Corser T AUS BMW S1000 RR 1'38.994 0.878 5
13 71 Kagayama Y JPN Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9 1'39.148 1.032 5
14 66 Sykes T GBR Yamaha YZF R1 1'39.361 1.245 5
15 111 Xaus R ESP BMW S1000 RR 1'39.444 1.328 5
16 22 Camier L GBR Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'40.494 1'39.703 1.587

Ben is learning at a quick pace

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (frosty58 @ Oct 3 2009, 07:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'><span style="color:#FF0000as was i.... never really mattered to me that there was no american in the series. but i want to see 1 in there.

<span style="color:#800080actually it was a 4th.

<span style="color:#00FF00would really like to see these 4 come over, test & raise their game.
I have been following and watching the series also since its inception. Im just wondering will the guys [me included] that say WSBK has stole their hearts from GP,feel the same next year.If, and its a big if,Spies somehow runs towards the front and is sniffing at wins, will the Americans in particular shift their focus back to GP. I am already worrying that ....... Speed Channel will start showing 1 race on Sunday and the other on Tuesday

SP3

WOW

1 19 Spies B USA Yamaha YZF R1 PIT IN 1'37.709 4
2 65 Rea J GBR Honda CBR1000RR PIT IN 1'38.191 0.482 5
3 84 Fabrizio M ITA Ducati 1098R PIT IN 1'38.196 0.487 6
4 3 Biaggi M ITA Aprilia RSV4 Factory PIT IN 1'38.235 0.526 6
5 41 Haga N JPN Ducati 1098R PIT IN 1'38.365 0.656 4
6 91 Haslam L GBR Honda CBR1000RR PIT IN 1'38.625 0.916 6
7 10 Nieto F ESP Ducati 1098R PIT IN 1'38.670 0.961 5
8 11 Corser T AUS BMW S1000 RR PIT IN 1'39.114 1.405 5
9 67 Byrne S GBR Ducati 1098R
10 96 Smrz J CZE Ducati 1098R
11 31 Muggeridge K AUS Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9
12 7 Checa C ESP Honda CBR1000RR
13 71 Kagayama Y JPN Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9
14 66 Sykes T GBR Yamaha YZF R1
15 111 Xaus R ESP BMW S1000 RR
16 22 Camier L GBR Aprilia RSV4 Factory
17 9 Kiyonari R JPN Honda CBR1000RR
18 15 Baiocco M ITA Ducati 1098R
19 23 Parkes B AUS Kawasaki ZX 10R
20 25 Salom D ESP Kawasaki ZX 10R

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (povol @ Oct 3 2009, 06:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>SP3

WOW

1 19 Spies B USA Yamaha YZF R1 PIT IN 1'37.709 4
2 65 Rea J GBR Honda CBR1000RR PIT IN 1'38.191 0.482 5
3 84 Fabrizio M ITA Ducati 1098R PIT IN 1'38.196 0.487 6
4 3 Biaggi M ITA Aprilia RSV4 Factory PIT IN 1'38.235 0.526 6
5 41 Haga N JPN Ducati 1098R PIT IN 1'38.365 0.656 4
6 91 Haslam L GBR Honda CBR1000RR PIT IN 1'38.625 0.916 6
7 10 Nieto F ESP Ducati 1098R PIT IN 1'38.670 0.961 5
8 11 Corser T AUS BMW S1000 RR PIT IN 1'39.114 1.405 5
9 67 Byrne S GBR Ducati 1098R
10 96 Smrz J CZE Ducati 1098R
11 31 Muggeridge K AUS Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9
12 7 Checa C ESP Honda CBR1000RR
13 71 Kagayama Y JPN Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9
14 66 Sykes T GBR Yamaha YZF R1
15 111 Xaus R ESP BMW S1000 RR
16 22 Camier L GBR Aprilia RSV4 Factory
17 9 Kiyonari R JPN Honda CBR1000RR
18 15 Baiocco M ITA Ducati 1098R
19 23 Parkes B AUS Kawasaki ZX 10R
20 25 Salom D ESP Kawasaki ZX 10R

only gonna make those down the list work ALOT harder.

Watch out for biaggi and nitro

WHAT a gap between Ben Spies and Rea!!! tomorrow is going to be great, sooooo many races