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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (povol @ Aug 19 2008, 04:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/mot...r-xerox-ducati/
Well well well. Spies going to sbk is something I just don't think will happen but ya never know. I am glad to see Melandri happy but the Kawasaki is a huge piece of .... so he should have gone back to Honda.
Well well well. Spies going to sbk is something I just don't think will happen but ya never know. I am glad to see Melandri happy but the Kawasaki is a huge piece of .... so he should have gone back to Honda.
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Interesting, Melandri on a Kawi, your right, didn't see that coming. I hope the best for him, but IMO I'm not sure he will be able to rebuild his MotoGP career there, I hope I'm wrong though because I really do like the guy and he definitley has skills.
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Well there you have it. Melandri is on the Kwak next year. Can't say it's a big surprise though...we all knew he'd be leaving Ducati and a lot of people guessed that he'd be stepping down to Kawasaki.
The Spies thing sounds like it's still really up in the air though. Honestly I'd much rather see him on a Gresini Honda than a Suzuki. I think he'd have a much better chance. Xerox Ducati though? Thats a bit of a stretch. It would be way cool if it happened though!!
The Spies thing sounds like it's still really up in the air though. Honestly I'd much rather see him on a Gresini Honda than a Suzuki. I think he'd have a much better chance. Xerox Ducati though? Thats a bit of a stretch. It would be way cool if it happened though!!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jumkie @ Aug 19 2008, 06:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Well I think this is a plus for Melandri. And as far as Gresini, I don't really think he had a chance there.
Holy ....! I just had a thought, might Gresini Honda be looking at Hayden? Oh NOOOOOOOO!
Hayden will not be on a Honda team in MotoGP. It's Ducati, or off to WSBK for him.
Holy ....! I just had a thought, might Gresini Honda be looking at Hayden? Oh NOOOOOOOO!
Hayden will not be on a Honda team in MotoGP. It's Ducati, or off to WSBK for him.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ThePhorest @ Aug 19 2008, 11:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Well there you have it. Melandri is on the Kwak next year. Can't say it's a big surprise though...we all knew he'd be leaving Ducati and a lot of people guessed that he'd be stepping down to Kawasaki.
The Spies thing sounds like it's still really up in the air though. Honestly I'd much rather see him on a Gresini Honda than a Suzuki. I think he'd have a much better chance. Xerox Ducati though? Thats a bit of a stretch. It would be way cool if it happened though!!
Its actually making more sense for Spies to go to WSB. I'm a fan of his in the ever boring AMA's and just can't see him making any major impact in GP, hell he's not even beating Mladin on all tracks and he's not seasoned for battling; going WSB will give him a better feel for competition on the int'l scene.
The Spies thing sounds like it's still really up in the air though. Honestly I'd much rather see him on a Gresini Honda than a Suzuki. I think he'd have a much better chance. Xerox Ducati though? Thats a bit of a stretch. It would be way cool if it happened though!!
Its actually making more sense for Spies to go to WSB. I'm a fan of his in the ever boring AMA's and just can't see him making any major impact in GP, hell he's not even beating Mladin on all tracks and he's not seasoned for battling; going WSB will give him a better feel for competition on the int'l scene.
Hayden will not be on a Honda team in MotoGP. It's Ducati, or off to WSBK for him.
I agree, Hayden must be sick of riding a bike that was designed for an Oompa-Loompa. If he went with Gresini, he would be riding the same bike next year as he's riding now. He's looking for a factory ride, or he's off to WSBK.
I agree, Hayden must be sick of riding a bike that was designed for an Oompa-Loompa. If he went with Gresini, he would be riding the same bike next year as he's riding now. He's looking for a factory ride, or he's off to WSBK.
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I'm glad that Melandri took the Kawasaki offer rather than the Honda. I would much rather see someone else on the Gresini Honda, although i do think Melandri might get good resluts on it. Of course he took up the Kawasaki offer, he needs to start off with a clean slate and build up the crappy Kawasaki to boost up his confidence as a rider again. Question is who is Gresini Honda looking at for their line-up next year? I just hope it's not Ben Spies.
Poor Westy. His stay in MOTOGP was not that long at all. Was it even a full season if you put the two together?
Melandri to quit after the first 3 races of the year if things don't go perfectly for him. I could care less if it does, he's not on my list of favorite riders. Although I have been hoping that someone could challenge the front runners and if he does, good on him.
Melandri to quit after the first 3 races of the year if things don't go perfectly for him. I could care less if it does, he's not on my list of favorite riders. Although I have been hoping that someone could challenge the front runners and if he does, good on him.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Traverser @ Aug 19 2008, 09:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I still think Hayden needs to look away from the Ducati papers.
Why? There is nowhere else really. If he goes to a satelite Honda he will be ..... Kwak is full. Suzi, maybe but probably not. Yamaha wouldn't be so bad but they don't have a spot
Why? There is nowhere else really. If he goes to a satelite Honda he will be ..... Kwak is full. Suzi, maybe but probably not. Yamaha wouldn't be so bad but they don't have a spot
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Traverser @ Aug 19 2008, 07:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>People seem to forget that Ant West ran 500gp in 2001.
Betcha Carlos Checa hasn't...remember Rio?
Betcha Carlos Checa hasn't...remember Rio?
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SackWack @ Aug 19 2008, 12:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Why? There is nowhere else really. If he goes to a satelite Honda he will be ..... Kwak is full. Suzi, maybe but probably not. Yamaha wouldn't be so bad but they don't have a spot
I can only see Suzuki as his best interest now in gp. Hayden dose not take well with TC. Remember last season when hrc turned it down, and he did better (PI i think and only to have the engine blow). I think Hayden and Melandri are very very anti tc types.
I can only see Suzuki as his best interest now in gp. Hayden dose not take well with TC. Remember last season when hrc turned it down, and he did better (PI i think and only to have the engine blow). I think Hayden and Melandri are very very anti tc types.
not sure what to think about this. i still have hope for melandri, but not sure about his setup skills. he couldn't get anything done with the duc, so what hope does he have with the kaw?
i know he is a good rider, but i think west is too, but lacks with setup skills. look what happened to him.
blah. well. he'll be there next year, and i'll be rooting him on for sure. good luck melandri!
i know he is a good rider, but i think west is too, but lacks with setup skills. look what happened to him.
blah. well. he'll be there next year, and i'll be rooting him on for sure. good luck melandri!
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Another blurb
NICKY HAYDEN is expected to be announced as Casey Stoner's Ducati team-mate for next year. According to his management team (the rider was absent from Brno), though a few details remain to be finalised, the contract is all but completed. It's a risk, Hayden has admitted in the past. “Seems it's a bike that only Stoner can ride fast.” But Honda has made it clear he has no place in the factory Repsol team next year, and he is unwilling to downgrade to a satellite machine. His place alongside Dani Pedrosa in the Repsol-backed factory team is expected to go Andrea Dovizioso.
Ben Spies is close to signing up with the satellite Gresini Honda team, with Honda US contributing to the Italian team's budget in return. According to Spies manager Doug Gonda: “There are discussions, and things are moving fairly rapidly right now. But there are some decisions that are beyond out control. We hope to know in about ten days.” Asked why Suzuki was not trying harder to keep him, he said: “That's hard to figure. They tell me they'd like to keep him, but they haven't indicated to me how they would like to do it. There's been no firm offer.”
This would leave Alex de Angelis looking for a job. One possible slot might be that vacated by Dovizioso, but the San Marino rider will have to adjust his asking price - one reason why the cash-strapped Gresini team are prepared to let him go.
Shinya Nakano is expected to stay with the team next year, as Honda's nominee … unless he is taken back to Japan as a test rider.
Rizla Suzuki is close to completing contract renewal with Loris Capirossi, who will stay with the team for a second year. But Chris Vermeulen's position is still under negotiation, with no guarantees he will stay.
“It's not clear yet,” said team manager Paul Denning. “It's based on Suzuki's approval from Japan. We have a strong understanding that he is under consideration. “Chris is the only rider to win a four-stroke GP on a Suzuki, and has been on the podium wet and dry. He's very likeable, and his career path has been one of steady progress.” This being so, why not sign him up at once? “Team Suzuki and the Suzuki corporation are not the same. My recommendation is that Chris is one of the best options we have. The decision is Suzuki company's.”
It is understood that a clause in this year's contract required him to be in the top six by the mid-point, whereas he is in fact seventh. But rumours that his contract will be terminated were, said Denning: “at this point, very premature. There are certain conditions that might change things.”
As for Ben Spies, he was under consideration, if a place became available. “The factory has been dealing with Ben and his management more than I have,” he said.
Yamaha is all settled: Valentino recently signed for two more years and Lorenzo has a year to run. Both Tech 3 riders are also contracted to stay next year.
Veteran Sete Gibernau is a surprise candidate for the second Kawasaki seat. The Spanish rider is currently on a second sabbatical year, after being dropped by Ducati in favour of Stoner, but has been testing effectively for the Ducati factory.
Another strong possibility to replace Anthony West is Marco Melandri, after Dovizioso rejected the green team's advances. John Hopkins has one more year of his contract to run, but the team is seeking a replacement for Anthony West. But the Australian rider, who has struggled to find form, may stay with Kawasaki, riding the factory-backed World 600 Supersport machine.
NICKY HAYDEN is expected to be announced as Casey Stoner's Ducati team-mate for next year. According to his management team (the rider was absent from Brno), though a few details remain to be finalised, the contract is all but completed. It's a risk, Hayden has admitted in the past. “Seems it's a bike that only Stoner can ride fast.” But Honda has made it clear he has no place in the factory Repsol team next year, and he is unwilling to downgrade to a satellite machine. His place alongside Dani Pedrosa in the Repsol-backed factory team is expected to go Andrea Dovizioso.
Ben Spies is close to signing up with the satellite Gresini Honda team, with Honda US contributing to the Italian team's budget in return. According to Spies manager Doug Gonda: “There are discussions, and things are moving fairly rapidly right now. But there are some decisions that are beyond out control. We hope to know in about ten days.” Asked why Suzuki was not trying harder to keep him, he said: “That's hard to figure. They tell me they'd like to keep him, but they haven't indicated to me how they would like to do it. There's been no firm offer.”
This would leave Alex de Angelis looking for a job. One possible slot might be that vacated by Dovizioso, but the San Marino rider will have to adjust his asking price - one reason why the cash-strapped Gresini team are prepared to let him go.
Shinya Nakano is expected to stay with the team next year, as Honda's nominee … unless he is taken back to Japan as a test rider.
Rizla Suzuki is close to completing contract renewal with Loris Capirossi, who will stay with the team for a second year. But Chris Vermeulen's position is still under negotiation, with no guarantees he will stay.
“It's not clear yet,” said team manager Paul Denning. “It's based on Suzuki's approval from Japan. We have a strong understanding that he is under consideration. “Chris is the only rider to win a four-stroke GP on a Suzuki, and has been on the podium wet and dry. He's very likeable, and his career path has been one of steady progress.” This being so, why not sign him up at once? “Team Suzuki and the Suzuki corporation are not the same. My recommendation is that Chris is one of the best options we have. The decision is Suzuki company's.”
It is understood that a clause in this year's contract required him to be in the top six by the mid-point, whereas he is in fact seventh. But rumours that his contract will be terminated were, said Denning: “at this point, very premature. There are certain conditions that might change things.”
As for Ben Spies, he was under consideration, if a place became available. “The factory has been dealing with Ben and his management more than I have,” he said.
Yamaha is all settled: Valentino recently signed for two more years and Lorenzo has a year to run. Both Tech 3 riders are also contracted to stay next year.
Veteran Sete Gibernau is a surprise candidate for the second Kawasaki seat. The Spanish rider is currently on a second sabbatical year, after being dropped by Ducati in favour of Stoner, but has been testing effectively for the Ducati factory.
Another strong possibility to replace Anthony West is Marco Melandri, after Dovizioso rejected the green team's advances. John Hopkins has one more year of his contract to run, but the team is seeking a replacement for Anthony West. But the Australian rider, who has struggled to find form, may stay with Kawasaki, riding the factory-backed World 600 Supersport machine.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (povol @ Aug 19 2008, 04:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/mot...r-xerox-ducati/
Thanks for posting.
I just read it.Melandri is probarbly going to benefit going to Kawasaki.It's a factory team which has had a really bad year.They restructured and built up a new racing department who probarbly is going to try very hard to redeem them selves,they must have lost alot of time and effort going for the screamer engine.Plus he gets factory tires,test team and all that.
I have said earlier that my guess would be Gresini but as i come to think about it Kawasaki is a factory team after all,and they can only go up from the results this year so far.Maybe the Kawasaki fit his riding?
If Spies goes to Xerox Duc. and Hayden goes to Marlboro Duc. the Ducati heads would be really happy i guess.The 2 most famous American riders in their teams,or am i wrong?
The sales must go up a notch in USA then?
Who else is Gresini looking for by the way?what competition does Spies have for that spot,anyone heard about that?
Thanks for posting.
I just read it.Melandri is probarbly going to benefit going to Kawasaki.It's a factory team which has had a really bad year.They restructured and built up a new racing department who probarbly is going to try very hard to redeem them selves,they must have lost alot of time and effort going for the screamer engine.Plus he gets factory tires,test team and all that.
I have said earlier that my guess would be Gresini but as i come to think about it Kawasaki is a factory team after all,and they can only go up from the results this year so far.Maybe the Kawasaki fit his riding?
If Spies goes to Xerox Duc. and Hayden goes to Marlboro Duc. the Ducati heads would be really happy i guess.The 2 most famous American riders in their teams,or am i wrong?
The sales must go up a notch in USA then?
Who else is Gresini looking for by the way?what competition does Spies have for that spot,anyone heard about that?
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