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Wow, Sete............Imagine, Hopper and Sete on the same team, mediocrity would achieve new levels.

Keep them sponsored by an energy drink company, the mechanics will need something to stop them dozing off.

For gods sake, give it back to Westy!!!!!

Pete
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (basspete @ Aug 28 2008, 06:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Wow, Sete............Imagine, Hopper and Sete on the same team, mediocrity would achieve new levels.

Keep them sponsored by an energy drink company, the mechanics will need something to stop them dozing off.

For gods sake, give it back to Westy!!!!!

Pete
I'm with you there on this one pete. I think westy only had a little time to get used to the bike and the format here less than most on the grid barring the 250 rookies. He has the ability and just needs to work a bit and get comfortable so he can have a chance. If he sucks in the next year then I would say to seriously evaluate his options but for now give the dude a chance.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ROCKGOD01 @ Aug 28 2008, 07:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I'm with you there on this one pete. I think westy only had a little time to get used to the bike and the format here less than most on the grid barring the 250 rookies. He has the ability and just needs to work a bit and get comfortable so he can have a chance. If he sucks in the next year then I would say to seriously evaluate his options but for now give the dude a chance.


Yeah, Westy has kinda grown on me, I definately think the guy deserves another crack at GP.

Pete
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (basspete @ Aug 28 2008, 07:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Yeah, Westy has kinda grown on me, I definately think the guy deserves another crack at GP.

Pete

Because he got one good result on bridgestones last race?
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (an4rew @ Aug 28 2008, 08:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Because he got one good result on bridgestones last race?


No because he's only in his first season proper, he's learning. I think Kawasaki need to sort out a good stable line up, and get Westy teamed with someone who can win races.

Pete
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (basspete @ Aug 28 2008, 07:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>No because he's only in his first full season, he's learning.

Pete
Yeah I have been saying this for how long now. I still consider him a rookie for the most part here. I just think the guy deserves what every one else gets and that is more than just 1 year here.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ROCKGOD01 @ Aug 28 2008, 11:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Yeah I have been saying this for how long now. I still consider him a rookie for the most part here. I just think the guy deserves what every one else gets and that is more than just 1 year here.

You are nuts.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (basspete @ Aug 28 2008, 10:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Yeah, Westy has kinda grown on me, I definately think the guy deserves another crack at GP.

Pete

and so are you.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SuperShinya56 @ Aug 28 2008, 08:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>You are nuts.
I'm nuts and your favorite rider is a mid pack never done anything but to be the token Japanese guy. He is easily replaced and I am very sure we will see this. So call me crazy but remember what I say when this .... comes to pass cause I sure as hell won't forget!
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (basspete @ Aug 28 2008, 08:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>No because he's only in his first season proper, he's learning. I think Kawasaki need to sort out a good stable line up, and get Westy teamed with someone who can win races.

Pete

If this was 500 i would feel sorry for him and agree with him getting more time... but since rookies can come on these bikes and show their talent very quickly (Dovi)
West IMO has had enough time to show what he can do on a FACTORY BIKE.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Wander @ Aug 28 2008, 03:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>For some, it takes less, for some it takes longer.

2007
Began the season competing in 250cc World Championship with Team Sicilia Aprilia, then moved to the Yamaha World Supersport series team where he competed in three races, winning two and finishing third in the other … Called up by Kawasaki Racing Team to compete in MotoGP for the remainder of the season … Best finish in seven starts in 250cc World Championship was ninth at Spanish Grand Prix.

2006
Competed in the 250cc World Championship, finished 11th in points … Best finish was seventh at Germany.

2005
Finished 17th in the 250cc World Championship and earned a podium with a second-place finish at Great Britain.

2004
Competed in the 250cc World Championship with Aprilia, finished 11th in points … Best finish was fourth at Spain and Czech Republic.

2003
Scored his first World Championship win at Assen in the Netherlands Grand Prix riding in the 250cc World Championship for Aprilia … Earned three additional podiums, at Catalunya, Great Britain and Australia.

2001
MotoGP - Team: Honda
Starts: 14
Best finish: 12th (Portugal, Australia, Malaysia)
Best start: 15th (Germany)
Points: 27 (18th)

2000
Finished sixth in the 250cc World Championship on a Honda … Best finish was fourth at Netherlands and Portugal Grands Prix.

1999
Rode for TSR in the 250cc World Championship, finished 12th … Best race result was sixth at Germany.

I look at this and try to figure out how he landed a MotoGP ride in the first place. Nah, he's got to go. I don't think he has it in him.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Wander @ Aug 28 2008, 09:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>West isn't any worse than Shinya, that's for sure. I actually like both.

West's results are considerably worse than Shinyas, and hes actualy got a useful amount of experience now. Brno was an excellent ride, but he should be doing better on a regular basis
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (an4rew @ Aug 28 2008, 12:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Because he got one good result on bridgestones last race?

Yes, that was a very Haydenesque performance. Struggle like crazy with a bike that doesn't suit your style--a bike made for somebody else.

Then get a little bit of support, work your ... off and start clawing your way back towards the front. Epic.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SuperShinya56 @ Aug 28 2008, 09:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>and so are you.

Funny tho, Hypekins isnt doing well because the Kawa is ....., but Westy isnt doing well coz he is ...... (sarcasm for those who dont get it or are Australian and therefore don;t understand humour) I dont think there is much between them but for value for money, Westy has to be the guy to go for. Sorry, I dont care how much sponsorship Hopkins brings, he's been here a long time and he has yet to win a race. And as a once great man said: Numbers Dont Lie.

And ShinyaFan1999 your right , I am mad, In fact I'm ...... furious.

Pete
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (basspete @ Aug 28 2008, 04:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>And as a once great man said: Numbers Dont Lie.

And ShinyaFan1999 your right , I am mad, In fact I'm ...... furious.

Pete

A great and wise man once also said.....,

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So stop being such an angry man.
 

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