*SPOILER*Monza WSBK predictions and Discussion*SPOILER*

Ok, big horsepower track and in Italy so here I go.

1.Bayliss
2.Tose
3.Biaggi

1.Tose
2.Haga
3.Bayliss.

This is tough to call. Can the Ducatis hang with the big top end of the 4 cylinder bikes? I think Biaggi will do very very well on the big suzuki.

I'm not so sure Tom about Biaggi.

He's been fading in recent races, I suspect he may have lost motivation after not dominating as he may have hoped.

Yeah, i am beginning to worry about him and his chances. I think this weekend is make or break, and he needs a win. I still consider Haga to be the biggest threat to JT because he has been riding so well this year, but hes quite far behind now. We are nearly half way through the season and its starting to look a bit like domination.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Tom @ May 9 2007, 12:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>We are nearly half way through the season and its starting to look a bit like domination.

Shhh Tom! You may be accused of being biased towards a Brit!

In all serious now: I suspect another JT 2-1 is in line for the weekend, but I expect the Yams and Ducati to fight hard.

Home territory for both teams (Team Yamaha Italia).

1. Biaggi, Bayliss, Toes
2. Biaggi, Toes, Bayliss

Race 1
1. Jt
2. Haga
3. Corser

Race 2
1. Biaggi
2. Balistic
3. JT

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Racejumkie @ May 11 2007, 01:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>1. Biaggi, Bayliss, Toes
2. Biaggi, Toes, Bayliss
not with biaggi in 16th at the moment.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (phleg @ May 11 2007, 10:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>not with biaggi in 16th at the moment.

Hes in trouble

Im going to miss this race, work, no tv, no internet.. but here goes

race 1

1. JT
2. Haga
3. Lanzi

race 2

1. Bayliss
2. Biaggi
3. JT

Westy to get a podium in his WSS cameo, must just want a chance to run at the front for once... He'll show what he can do on decent machinery..

^^ not a chance

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (antfan @ May 11 2007, 01:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Westy to get a podium in his WSS cameo, must just want a chance to run at the front for once... He'll show what he can do on decent machinery..

I hope we get to see some potential from Ant in the dry, perhaps he will give up on the gp dream and move to the superbike paddock?

I knew there was a reason I like Lorenzo Lanzi. See the link, he likes my favorite track as well.

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2007/May/070511v.htm

Predictions.

Bayliss
JT
Haga

Haga
Bayliss
JT

As much as I hate to leave Biaggi off of the podium, I'm going to give him 4th for both races. I do hope maybe he proves me wrong. I'm not really sure why I'm pulling for Biaggi because he was not my favorite guy when he was in Motogp.

Tose fastest by a 3rd of a second from haga...biaggi 12th

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (phleg @ May 11 2007, 02:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Tose fastest by a 3rd of a second from haga...biaggi 12th

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Daniel @ May 11 2007, 10:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>^^ not a chance

Even though hes provisionally qualified 8th at a track hes never ridden at and aboard a bike hes never ridden on you keep telling yourself that mate..

West is totally glued to those low points scoring positions isn't he? hahaha

JT makes a mistake, disappointing, it looks like Biaggi and Haga could both be looking to do some damage this weekend.

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Noriyuki Haga (41) won Superpole today at Monza.
FIM Superbike World Championship
Monza, Italy
May 12, 2007
Superpole Results:

1. Noriyuki HAGA (Yamaha YZF-R1), 1:44.941
2. Troy BAYLISS (Ducati 999F07), 1:45.345
3. Max BIAGGI (Suzuki GSX-R1000K7), 1:45.415
4. Troy CORSER (Yamaha YZF-R1), 1:45.430
5. James TOSELAND (Honda CBR1000RR), 1:45.824
6. Karl MUGGERIDGE (Honda CBR1000RR), 1:46.232
7. Regis LACONI (Kawasaki ZX-10R), 1:46.437
8. Yukio KAGAYAMA (Suzuki GSX-R1000K7), 1:46.696
9. Michel FABRIZIO (Honda CBR1000RR), 1:46.753
10. Roberto ROLFO (Honda CBR1000RR), 1:46.758
11. Josh BROOKES (Honda CBR1000RR), 1:46.948
12. Lorenzo LANZI (Ducati 999F07), 1:47.067
13. Fonsi NIETO (Kawasaki ZX-10R), 1:47.145
14. Max NEUKIRCHNER (Suzuki GSX-R1000K6), 1:47.146
15. Ruben XAUS (Ducati 999F06), 1:47.553
16. Marco BORCIANI (Ducati 999F06), 1:47.721



Haga San kicking some ...

Yer Ant just couldnt up the pace with the really experienced fast supersport guys (who know the bikes and the track).. I think his race pace will be pretty strong though, and yes hes always been a poor qualifier.. Still be interesting to see how fares..

Anthony West, who is standing in this weekend for the injured Kevin Curtain, had only his second day on the YZF-R6 and spent the morning session continuing to familiarise himself the bike's handling and weight characteristics. As the pace quickened throughout the day the 250 GP star found himself hampered by his non-standard leathers and was unable to improve upon his time from yesterday, eventually qualifying in 14th place.

Anthony West (14th - 1'51.867 - Yamaha World Supersport Team) "I have learnt a lot more about the bike today and I have a much better understanding of what needs to be done to set it up for me. We are very short on time though. The biggest things for me to get used to have been the weight of the bike and the way it handles when flicking from corner to corner. I'm not happy with fourteenth by any means. I want to be in the top five tomorrow and I need to get a good start tomorrow to have any chance of achieving that."