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What a superb Supersport race. Three way battle between Dan Linfoot, 'Skippy' McConnell, and Hudson Kennaugh...that is until the old man Plater arrived. Great race, and a superb win for Billy McConnell.
 
No testing - the bike was only fired up on Thursday, fourth in Race 1 and first place in race 2 for GSE/Camier. You can tell he's from just down the road, and you can tell that the data shared from Spies and Sykes at Yamaha Italia was invaluable.

Shame that Easton ailed towards the end of the race. The pundits were making comparisons with Hizzy, which I thought was a bit over the top. The only thing to my mind in common between the two (apart from being Scots), is the fact that like the late great Hislop, I've always had the impression when the bike is set up right Easton is clearly very, very quick. Watching him again this weekend though, his style is, and lines are admittedly remarkably reminiscent of Steve's - in fact it's uncanny.

Congrats to Plater, one of the hardest working guys in motorcycle racing. He's literally straight off to catch the ferry to France to compete at Le Mans in the first race of the Endurance season having just ridden in two superbike races, and a supersport race. I don't think he'll be permanently seconded into the Superbike team, because they'll sort out Brookes's visa. But apart from the Supersport championship, he'll compete in all the major road racing events from The NW200 to The Island, and the Ulster GP. He also does a shitload for Riders For Health at the Day of Champions - Top Bloke.
 
Just got back from Brands. What a great day. Both superbike races, the supersport and the big superstocks were brilliant. I love BSB. Richards guintoli and Camier look like they are the strong men to start with. Easton was looking really impressive while Ellison was looking pretty disappointing. I was hardly surprised to see Harris fall down, but its a shame for his as he was running well. It's hard not to be impressed with Platers efforts this afternoon, solid performances in consecutive races.
 
i think speed should cover bsb & drop the mud series. damn i can't even get the bsb season reviews here anymore.....
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Arrabbiata1 @ Apr 13 2009, 04:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Shame that Easton ailed towards the end of the race. The pundits were making comparisons with Hizzy, which I thought was a bit over the top. The only thing to my mind in common between the two (apart from being Scots), is the fact that like the late great Hislop, I've always had the impression when the bike is set up right Easton is clearly very, very quick. Watching him again this weekend though, his style is, and lines are admittedly remarkably reminiscent of Steve's - in fact it's uncanny.
It's amazing how much he reminds me of Hizzy. Did you see them back in '02, on the Monstermob bikes? Same riding style, same paintjob, same leathers, same helmet....

EDIT: I think Easton's the first one
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Stevo @ Apr 13 2009, 10:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>It's amazing how much he reminds me of Hizzy. Did you see them back in '02, on the Monstermob bikes? Same riding style, same paintjob, same leathers, same helmet....

I think Easton's the one on the left
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Easton also comes from Hizzy's home town of Hawick, so Steve took him under his wing early on.

IMO Easton really needs to get the BSB title sooner rather than later if he is gonna move on to an international career, he's what, 25 now? The guy can ride, but to be honest, I think the last thing the UK needs is another late bloomer.

Pete
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (basspete @ Apr 14 2009, 07:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>IMO Easton really needs to get the BSB title sooner rather than later if he is gonna move on to an international career, he's what, 25 now? The guy can ride, but to be honest, I think the last thing the UK needs is another late bloomer.

Pete

I'd hardly say a late bloomer is the last thing the UK needs. It's better he blooms late than not at all, as having another front running rider to watch only increases the pleasure we can take in watching BSB.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Tom @ Apr 14 2009, 03:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I'd hardly say a late bloomer is the last thing the UK needs. It's better he blooms late than not at all, as having another front running rider to watch only increases the pleasure we can take in watching BSB.


Well Tom, I'd rather have a Brit at the sharp end of GP at a sensible age than more guys in their late 20s, early 30s moving into WSB.

It's the old Foggy and TT mentality again riders get too comfortable here and move up to world class. We should be championing the Bradleys and Scott Reddings who are at an age that they can move up to GP with time on their side.

Don't get me wrong, I enjoy BSB as much as the next guy, but we have to move on to be competative with the big guys in GP.

Pete
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (basspete @ Apr 14 2009, 06:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Well Tom, I'd rather have a Brit at the sharp end of GP at a sensible age than more guys in their late 20s, early 30s moving into WSB.

It's the old Foggy and TT mentality again riders get too comfortable here and move up to world class. We should be championing the Bradleys and Scott Reddings who are at an age that they can move up to GP with time on their side.

Don't get me wrong, I enjoy BSB as much as the next guy, but we have to move on to be competative with the big guys in GP.

Pete

Yes i totally agree, i want Brits to be winning GP's and of course they need to be getting out there early, and on decent equipment. But when it comes to our riders (i.e most of them) who have missed the GP boat already, i'll still be hoping to see them winning superbike races and being all they can be rather than just more BSB mid packers who have little to brag about outside of their road circuit credentials. I want to see Guy Martin get some results on short circuits for example, because right now he's not getting points in SS even though he can run McGuinness' pace over the mountain and it seems a shame!
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Tom @ Apr 14 2009, 06:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I want to see Guy Martin get some results on short circuits for example, because right now he's not getting points in SS even though he can run McGuinness' pace over the mountain and it seems a shame!


Me too tom. I think guy's a quality guy. I always find it odd that, the road guys with the exception of Plater and Rutter seem to struggle on the short circuits. and vice versa. On the topic of Guy, he seems to be able to ride anything eg the TT, Oliver's mount and even lawnmowers, and have sucess. But he don't seem to be able to cut it on the short circuits.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Craig3089 @ Apr 14 2009, 09:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Me too tom. I think guy's a quality guy. I always find it odd that, the road guys with the exception of Plater and Rutter seem to struggle on the short circuits. and vice versa. On the topic of Guy, he seems to be able to ride anything eg the TT, Oliver's mount and even lawnmowers, and have sucess. But he don't seem to be able to cut it on the short circuits.
He had terrible luck last year at the Island, but anyone who slams a laptop on Stewart Higg's fingers and gets banned from the series for a year in the process gets my vote
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Is he in danger of becoming the next Emmett though?
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Arrabbiata1 @ Apr 14 2009, 09:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>He had terrible luck last year at the Island, but anyone who slams a laptop on Stewart Higg's fingers and gets banned from the series for a year in the process gets my vote
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Was it Higgs? I didn't know that, haha. Hence why he started on the roads, I believe.
How do you mean about him becoming the next Emmett?
 
It was definitely Higgs, at Rockingham. Supposedly he shouted something along the lines of "shove your poxy championship up your arse" as he did it.
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Speaking of Emmett, what's he doing this year? I've seen no sign of him anywhere yet, and it'd be a shame to not see him racing.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Arrabbiata1 @ Apr 13 2009, 03:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Forget the KTM RC8 Cup, Sean Emmett of all people is now hammering around Brands on a Harley Davidson XR1200 to promote the upcoming race series next year. That'll be hilarious to watch - can't wait.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Craig3089 @ Apr 14 2009, 09:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Was it Higgs? I didn't know that, haha. Hence why he started on the roads, I believe.
How do you mean about him becoming the next Emmett?
Huge potential talent, a bit of a loose cannon, and lots of distractions around him. Although Sean seemed to have a bit of an ego problem, and I don't necessarily detect that with Guy.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Craig3089 @ Apr 14 2009, 09:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Me too tom. I think guy's a quality guy. I always find it odd that, the road guys with the exception of Plater and Rutter seem to struggle on the short circuits. and vice versa. On the topic of Guy, he seems to be able to ride anything eg the TT, Oliver's mount and even lawnmowers, and have sucess. But he don't seem to be able to cut it on the short circuits.


<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Arrabbiata1 @ Apr 14 2009, 09:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>He had terrible luck last year at the Island, but anyone who slams a laptop on Stewart Higg's fingers and gets banned from the series for a year in the process gets my vote
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I'm a real fan of Guy, i think he's 'mint' HA! But yea I can't really understand what it is about these guys who can do unthinkable things at the TT and can't really make an impact on short circuits. I guess if they knew they wouldn't have the problem in the first place. Guy Definitely had a crap TT last year, but at least he showed he had the speed to match McGuinness and i'm looking forward to the tt win i feel is innevitable. I wouldn't put him in the Emmettt bracket, but thats because i really don't like Sean Emmett and think his unfulfilled talent was a result of poor attitude, while Guy seems to be a real tryer.
 
^^^ Thanks Arrabbiata, I completely missed that one.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Tom @ Apr 14 2009, 10:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I wouldn't put him in the Emmettt bracket, but thats because i really don't like Sean Emmett and think his unfulfilled talent was a result of poor attitude, while Guy seems to be a real tryer.
I've always liked Sean, but I gave up any hope of him winning the BSB title after Thruxton '04, when he threw away the win after waving to the crowd and nearly highsiding at the last corner. I'll never forget the look of disgust on Paul Bird's face after that one.
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And wasn't it Emmett who allegedly broke into his teams workshop and stole his own race bikes, after the team folded and refused to pay his wages?
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Stevo @ Apr 14 2009, 10:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>but I gave up any hope of him winning the BSB title after Thruxton '04, when he threw away the win after waving to the crowd and nearly highsiding at the last corner. I'll never forget the look of disgust on Paul Bird's face after that one.
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And wasn't it Emmett who allegedly broke into his teams workshop and stole his own race bikes, after the team folded and refused to pay his wages?
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Yes and Yes, two classic Emmett moments!
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Tom @ Apr 14 2009, 11:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Yes and Yes, two classic Emmett moments!


You gotta love Sean Emmett!

The guys love of partying probably never helped him, I remember reading his thoughts on the BSB field one year and he rated them on riding, and if they could hold thier beer!

Legend!

Pete
 

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