Silly Season 2006

i like the idea of having Telefonica Yam! i loved there livery! too soon for Lorenzo i feel.. Ducati need to to take on Haslam... take a chanvce on the best bristish rider there is!! apart from Shakey haha silly season is awesome! good stuff tho, thanks Ooost!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Ooost @ Jul 12 2006, 05:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Apparently Camel Yamaha have made an offer to make Casey Stoner the understudy to Valentino Rossi and heir to his throne.

I don`t think this is a good idea, really. I don`t think those two will get along. Better off with Hayden, he respects Rossi.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Ooost @ Jul 12 2006, 05:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Also interesting, 2006 may be the first and only year of the Camel Yamaha team as rumors, yet again, point that Telefonica Movistar are interested in becoming the title sponsor of the factory Yamaha squad.

3 paint jobs in as many years, Rossi is such a sponsor ....

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Ooost @ Jul 12 2006, 05:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Should Casey Stoner leave the LCR Honda team, it is believed that Andrea Dovisioso would be his replacement in the Cecchinello fold.

This makes sense, and could be a good idea if LC can find a decent sponsor. Hyopthetically, say Yamaha take the Telefonica "Were still pissed at Honda and Repsol so this is how we`re gonna get our revenge" Movistar offer, and Chickynello snags Camels big dollars, anyone think he`d go for a 2 bike team? Take Dovi and try to keep Stoner at the same time?

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Ooost @ Jul 12 2006, 05:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>The BMW and Ilmor project rumors continue to float about. Rumors indicate each team could be in MotoGP as early as next season. The latest tie the BMW project to the WCM squad of Peter Clifford and Sito Pons' outfit.

I wish they`d come out with a few more details about these projects. They`re leaving us hanging.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Ooost @ Jul 12 2006, 05:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Kawasaki appear to be content with letting Randy de Puniet develop but rumors suggest that they are keeping a close eye on Tommy and Roger Lee Hayden as well as Fonsi Nieto.


If them Hayden`s can end up like their bro after a few years I`m all for it. Still think OJ should be first in line though.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Ooost @ Jul 12 2006, 04:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Rumors suggest that Ducati are looking to replace Sete Gibernau for 2007 and likely candidates are Casey Stoner and Nicky Hayden. However, Ducati are also keeping a close eye on BSB rider Leon Haslam.
Gotta feel for sete ... hopefully he can come back after this and be competitive again. but i really fear that his career is going to continue to go downhill

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Ooost @ Jul 12 2006, 04:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Should Casey Stoner leave the LCR Honda team, it is believed that Andrea Dovisioso would be his replacement in the Cecchinello fold.
stoner and cecchinello work really well together, it would be a shame to break that duo up but its inevitable if lucio can't provide what stoner needs. But dovi? .... nahh, lets see if he can keep this championship first. Is LCR even going to continue in the MGP class after Stoner? ... i mean they only advanced to MGP BECAUSE of Stoner ... maybe LCR would go back to 125's or 250's? ...

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Ooost @ Jul 12 2006, 04:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Kawasaki appear to be content with letting Randy de Puniet develop but rumors suggest that they are keeping a close eye on Tommy and Roger Lee Hayden as well as Fonsi Nieto.
bring back O. Jacque i say

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (richo @ Jul 12 2006, 02:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I don`t think this is a good idea, really. I don`t think those two will get along. Better off with Hayden, he respects Rossi.
and stoner wouldn't?

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (richo @ Jul 12 2006, 02:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>3 paint jobs in as many years, Rossi is such a sponsor ....

no words on max so far

I don't want to see hayden on the yam, I always have the idea that that bike isn't that good... hayden on the duc's, that would be awsome
I'm with richo on the bmw thing, they should give us a little bit more info on the bikes.

I think they should just put Checa on the Repsol and have done

I read in MCN a week or two ago that the BMW could debut before the season end,fingers crossed,I`d like to see how the chassis handles for sure.

What about Toseland? why doesn't anyone care about this man?

He is a good rider but he hasn't exactly been setting the world ablaze lately.

I'm a big fan too, i've been cheering him on in WS since he started, I don't feel he's ready for a MotoGP ride, and if he is... it would only be the Dunlops.

would be good for james to have a few 250 rides then mix it up then try for moto gp but it aint gunna happen that way,,

Sadly for Toesland and Spies and other up and coming superbikers, MotoGP chances are looking slimmer by the year. The grid is shrinking due to increased costs, and apart from the fact that they can adapt to the high corner speeds of a bigger GP bike easier than the stop and go superbike riders, 250 riders get a lot more exposure to GP teams looking for hot rookies. The main problem is the grid is becoming too small and therefore oppourtunities too slim for Superbike riders, who have to learn the tracks, setups, and riding style of a motoGP bike. As opposed to the 250 guys, results show they make the transition a lot easier.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Ooost @ Jul 11 2006, 07:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Ducati are also keeping a close eye on BSB rider Leon Haslam.

Interesting. Im a bit surprised that SB riders are still being considered for roles in motogp. Although having said that Leon has had previous experience in 500's and just about everything else. Personaly i think he would probably be better off staying on a superbike somewhere but, i wouldnt exactly argue about having a british rider on a factory Desmo!

If ducati dump sete could this be the end for him?

Ps. going back to the SB riders coming into motogp, is Kiyonari EVER going to come to motogp? How long do Japan want to groom him for?

good point ron , im a fan of kiyo but after his big off last year hes been a bit wary but when on man hes hot, ur right thow whens he comin back..

IMO at the end of the day, SB is a much higher class than 250 and 125. Lots of great riders have come from SB to motogp and have made good careers. I think the door will always be open for SB riders but as richo said the possibilities are becoming slimmer every year. Maybe the inclusion of BMW, Merc etc could bring opportunity.

superbikers in general struggle, better to cum through the ranks of 125, and 250..

That`s true. Superbikers used to do well in the 90s, but those guys just had execptional skill I guess. coming through 125s and 250 is still the best way to get into motoGP, and the best way to adapt quickly.
I love the superbikers, but the runts have the advantage here.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Electric Mofo @ Jul 13 2006, 05:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>IMO at the end of the day, SB is a much higher class than 250 and 125. Lots of great riders have come from SB to motogp and have made good careers. I think the door will always be open for SB riders but as richo said the possibilities are becoming slimmer every year. Maybe the inclusion of BMW, Merc etc could bring opportunity.

The thing is that today a MotoGp career starts much earlier than it used to and they look more for talent than proven performance. While SB has many greate riders many of them have a full career there, while most 125/250 are climbers or want to be. So when the teems are looking at new riders do they want a 250 champ at 20 years or a WSB champ at 27?
The 250 riders know how everything works in and around the MotoGP circus, especially they know the tracks. 20 years old guys are relativly easy to control and develop. Rider style in MotGP has become more like the 250 style recently.
All these factors are in the 250 riders benefit when the teams look at new riders. That said, even a 30 year old guy that rise and shine can get a GP ride if he is outstanding. In that way you're right, there will allways be an opening, it's only got narrower.