Eugene Laverty

I was just thinking about our shortage of British talent in grand prix racing and thinking about what we have for our next generation of riders. I know JT is rumored to be moving over next season, but for the more long term future a lot of hope and expectation is going onto Bradley smith.

That got me thinking, this kid is 16 years old, so if he makes speedy progress through the ranks, it will still be at least 6 years before he makes it to motogp. However Laverty is 20 years old and already riding in 250's. So in the minimum of 6 years it could take Bradley to move up, we will surely also see if Eugene has what it takes or not. If he remains in 250's for 6 years without showing us any motogp potential then fair enough, but as of now, i consider him to be our next hope.

Lets get behind this guy



Sorry to all those who aren't British and/or don't care.

True, but I'm not to fussed about that myself. He's as good as British and he cut his teeth in the British championship, so he is still gonna get my support.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (phleg @ May 9 2007, 12:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>1. Unless he gets an Aprilia, he won't do well in 250.

2. Did he come second last year in SS600?

1. There is nothing wrong with the top end Hondas, but either way he needs to earn works equipment to get winning.

2. He came third in the title, winning 4 races. Only Crutchlow won more races than him.


Also, i found out he was born in Ballymena up near Belfast and still lives nearby, which would suggest he was British.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (antfan @ May 9 2007, 02:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Lets just hope he gets every opportunity, unlike some..

Give it a rest



Laverty should be aiming at best privateer in the next two years i think.

I better hear some noise for him at Donington, or else I'll be very disappointed.