Misano - WSBK

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (mylexicon @ Jun 22 2009, 09:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I learned that Kawasaki are willing to hire anyone who looks like they might secure results. Hacking's wild card extension didn't suddenly alter his lack of racecraft at Miller...
So according to you, when a rider makes a mistake, he's made a fool of himself despite his results?

There were two races, both he pushed to the limit to get results. One of which he produced the best results to date for Kawasaki...yeah, he's really making a fool of himself and the team.

The rest of your post was just whining frustration that you got owned and where shown to be silly...as usual.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (heyhuub @ Jun 22 2009, 11:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>The Ducati is probably the best handling machine on track, that extra 200cc is hardly it's main advantage.
I agree to most of that except the torque vs HP is a Ducati advantage. The thing is, when I see 3-4 Ducatis in the top 5-8, with maybe one ore two Jap bikes in between, I can't help wonder what's really going on.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (#22 @ Jun 23 2009, 12:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I'm from the UK and am a massive Rea/Shakey fan. I like Rossi as does almost everyone but not so much of late (probably since reading his biography) and I definately wouldn't say I love him! I was lucky to see Rea in BSB for the first time when we supported the series in a superkart round and I was in awe of the way he just seemed to back it in to every corner even more then Hayden on a 990. Then, when Shakey was leading race one there was some shouting going on in our place.....

Nice to hear there are some UK fans who root for Brits.


(I was actually baiting for somebody else to bite).

Just curious question, what about Rossi's bio changed your mind?

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SackWack @ Jun 23 2009, 07:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>When does Spies have experience at Donnington? I thought he turned down Suzi for that ride?? Or was it somewhere else I'm confused...anyone?

Not sure if you are taking about the wildcard ride he had last year in the rain for Rizla Suz GP at Donny.

he raced at donington, qualified 8th in the wet, in the race i cant remember.. then he decided not to go to assen..

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SackWack @ Jun 23 2009, 09:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Yeah, thats the one he turned down right?

Bill88 is right, it was Assen he turned down after they offered him the race because Loris crashed in FP1. He did race at Donny. So he's seen the track.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SackWack @ Jun 23 2009, 10:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Ah okay. Yeah I found the link. I remember the discussion on this forum now.
LINK


So no excuses this race haha
Haha, I still laugh at Paul Denning.

What do you mean, "no excuses"? Has he been making excuses? And did he ride a 'superbike' at Donny that I don't know about?

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jumkie @ Jun 23 2009, 04:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Nice to hear there are some UK fans who root for Brits.


(I was actually baiting for somebody else to bite).

Just curious question, what about Rossi's bio changed your mind?

Well Jumkie, you know me mate, i'm not a hater. Its just, well I dunno, as someone who sacrificed a lot when I was younger because I spent all the time and money I had just to go racing because thats all I ever want(ed) to do, I was a bit surprised by what a tearaway Rossi was in his youth. Don't get me wrong, the guy is a sheer unabated genius and fully deserves the success he has had. However, hmm, well how do I say this without sounding like a noob? Basically my parents did everything and more for me to be able to race, and had I ever abused that by getting in trouble with the police and stuff, and generally being a 'jack the lad' I would have never been allowed to race again! So in summary I dont know, it wasn't one particular thing that did it for me, I guess I was just surprised and slightly disappointed to find that he was a bit like someone I would have classed as a total ....... and a bum if I were at school with him. That said, hats off to the guy.

How much of a .... am I sounding?!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SackWack @ Jun 23 2009, 12:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>So I was being sarcastic in saying that he has no excuses this weekend.
I kinda knew you were being sarcastic. I'm just messing with you because you're being such a ..... about going to Laguna.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (#22 @ Jun 23 2009, 11:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>So in summary I dont know, it wasn't one particular thing that did it for me, I guess I was just surprised and slightly disappointed to find that he was a bit like someone I would have classed as a total ....... and a bum if I were at school with him. That said, hats off to the guy.

How much of a .... am I sounding?!
Nah man, perfectly ok with me. Now if Roger reads this, well then I think he'll think you're a noob since he polishes Rossi's all the time.

I know what you mean, but in Rossi's defense, I think he was a bit of a youthful rascal, its part of his personality, and frankly, his fans love him for it. BTW, I think his dad is also a jokester, so it might just be inherited. You're not hating bro, its just something you don't like, no biggy. Hell I can's stand the production celebrations since I felt it goes beyond sportmanship and is borderline showing up the competition. But then again, I've learned to tolerate it.

Anyway, thanks for the explanation.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jumkie @ Jun 23 2009, 08:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'> Nah man, perfectly ok with me. Now if Roger reads this, well then I think he'll think you're a noob since he polishes Rossi's all the time.

I know what you mean, but in Rossi's defense, I think he was a bit of a youthful rascal, its part of his personality, and frankly, his fans love him for it. BTW, I think his dad is also a jokester, so it might just be inherited. You're not hating bro, its just something you don't like, no biggy. Hell I can's stand the production celebrations since I felt it goes beyond sportmanship and is borderline showing up the competition. But then again, I've learned to tolerate it.

Anyway, thanks for the explanation.

No problem dude, hopefully we can duke out our issues face to face one day.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jumkie @ Jun 23 2009, 07:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>So according to you, when a rider makes a mistake, he's made a fool of himself despite his results?

There were two races, both he pushed to the limit to get results. One of which he produced the best results to date for Kawasaki...yeah, he's really making a fool of himself and the team.

The rest of your post was just whining frustration that you got owned and where shown to be silly...as usual.



Right into my trap with a smile on your face.

When Hacking is dismissed from Kawasaki later this season, I will get to gloat for no apparent reason other than because you told me that results are everything.

Hacking is only good enough for 2 rounds.

So this is what it feels like to be Migs.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (#22 @ Jun 23 2009, 01:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>No problem dude, hopefully we can duke out our issues face to face one day.

I am ready for you. I've got my blueprinted Honda RS250 Superkart ready to do battle !!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (mylexicon @ Jun 23 2009, 03:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>

Right into my trap with a smile on your face.

When Hacking is dismissed from Kawasaki later this season, I will get to gloat for no apparent reason other than because you told me that results are everything.

Hacking is only good enough for 2 rounds.

So this is what it feels like to be Migs.

Ok, so Hacking is only good for two round? Uhm, newsflash, in one of the Monza races he beat Parks, that is at a track he'd never seen. The second race his bike would not start, they actually push started it at the line for the sighting lap. Realiable? They know he's better than the regular guy they have been struggling with, hence the invitation to return to Europe. Feel free to clean your computer screen every now and then, I think you're missing alot when you read the results.

When Kawasaki look at their season, and they ask what was our high water mark in results, thus far they have Hacking to thank. Of course in your convoluted world, that means they look down on such an effort. Ah Lex, no wonder why all your rants on politics are insideout/upside down of reality, its that fuzzy math you boys are use to where 2+2=3. Kawasaki is below BMW in constructors results, you don't think results mean anything to this team? Hacking scores them some decent results at Miller, and all you see was the second race where he pushed the bike to the limit causing a few mistakes, but its this very thing that impressed them, what you call "embarrassing". In Monza, Hacking ran in the top 5 (2nd for a moment) that is until his team fell asleep and didn't get him in to change bikes. Otherwise they would have been in a good position to get excellent results. Ah, but that was Hacking fault, right Lex? Get a clue.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SuperShinya56 @ Jun 24 2009, 12:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I am ready for you. I've got my blueprinted Honda RS250 Superkart ready to do battle !!

Well we use CR250 motors here