The deal between Ducati and Onde2000 seems done so we should see Gibernau again unfortunately
Checa has renewed with Ten Kate so Aspar is running out of riders and KTM is looking at riders to replace Kallio so I think he's definitely riding for Alice Ducati
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Thom @ Oct 1 2008, 05:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I heard Westys holding out for the third factory Kawasaki but i cant see this happening tbh
Not a bad choice for West, as Aspar seems to be having a hard time finding a rider. That is if Aspar is willing to accept him, considering he was keen on a Spanish rider.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Thom @ Oct 1 2008, 04:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I heard Westys holding out for the third factory Kawasaki but i cant see this happening tbh
According to Motogpmatters.com KAWASAKI WANTS NAKANO ON THE ASPAR (THIRD) BIKE
He speaks spanish!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (yago @ Oct 2 2008, 04:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Yes, it seems Kawasaki is a bit fed up with Aspar not finding a rider and has proposed Nakano.
But the Spanish team manger has contacted Fonsi Nieto to see if he may be interested.
And if that falls through they can try Pablo Nieto.
Why doesn't Aspar race the thing himself. I feel bad for him, he's got a MotoGP ride waiting and no one wants it, no one Spanish that is.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (clarkjw @ Oct 1 2008, 08:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>According to Motogpmatters.com KAWASAKI WANTS NAKANO ON THE ASPAR (THIRD) BIKE
He speaks spanish!
Alright! great news, even though he will be on a ...... bike. Shinya will be an ideal choice for Kawasaki, he is an experience rider who in the past has helped Kawasaki achieved a couple podium finishes. He is a good development rider and Kawasaki needs someone to help them with their current bike as it is a piece of garbage. Who knows, he might even be able to score some more podiums for Kawasaki.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SuperShinya56 @ Oct 2 2008, 05:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Alright! great news, even though he will be on a ...... bike. Shinya will be an ideal choice for Kawasaki, he is an experience rider who in the past has helped Kawasaki achieved a couple podium finishes. He is a good development rider and Kawasaki needs someone to help them with their current bike as it is a piece of garbage. Who knows, he might even be able to score some more podiums for Kawasaki.
Nakano certainly has had the best success so far with the Kawasaki. However it seems Aspar's money is coming from Spanish interests who were looking for a Spanish face to sell their product.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Bootsakah @ Oct 2 2008, 05:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Nakano certainly has had the best success so far with the Kawasaki. However it seems Aspar's money is coming from Spanish interests who were looking for a Spanish face to sell their product.
If Kwak pays for Nakano, Aspar can still make some money.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SuperShinya56 @ Oct 2 2008, 05:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Alright! great news, even though he will be on a ...... bike. Shinya will be an ideal choice for Kawasaki, he is an experience rider who in the past has helped Kawasaki achieved a couple podium finishes. He is a good development rider and Kawasaki needs someone to help them with their current bike as it is a piece of garbage. Who knows, he might even be able to score some more podiums for Kawasaki.
YEah Nakano would be a good choice here. He really should just be a dev rider though for somebody cause he just doesn't ever seem to get out of the mid pack. HE doens't have the balls or whatever anymore but your right about the development side of things and he has the understanding and I believe patience to help.