Will Casey grab another (every) pole ?

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chopperman

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• Sep 2, 2008

• #41

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Gaz @ Sep 2 2008, 07:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>In fairness Roger, you would be surprised how many Aussies get the shts by the sheer concentration on certain sports to the detriment of of 'less mainstream' (within Australia) sports.

In terms of the jingoistic hooplaa, there are only a few sports for which it is reserved within the media in this country, and even fewer (if any0 of those sports can be termed truly international.

Besides, if Rossi is called a Brit surely CS, Bayliss etc (yep, the ones we claim) have also qualified.

Garry

good one gaz. i dont call rossi a brit but im a third italian anyway

 

bonnielass

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Alpha Setti 5

• Sep 2, 2008

• #42

stoner will probably take all of the poles, anyone can put in a soft tyre and go fast, it's just most of the riders prefer to use this time to do bike set up!

 

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lad

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• Sep 2, 2008

• #43

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (bonnielass @ Sep 2 2008, 08:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>stoner will probably take all of the poles, anyone can put in a soft tyre and go fast, it's just most of the riders prefer to use this time to do bike set up!

Agreed Bonnie I definately could have put any one of those bikes on pole with a soft tyre, you really know your stuff Bonnie.

 

Jumkie

Joined Oct 2006

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Your Mom's House

• Sep 2, 2008

• #44

How many points do you get for pole?

Pole position are like 250 titles. Neither mean ..... All they give you is a look, nothing more.

 

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frizzle

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Melbourne

• Sep 2, 2008

• #45

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jumkie @ Sep 3 2008, 04:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>How many points do you get for pole?

Pole position are like 250 titles. Neither mean ..... All they give you is a look, nothing more.


Well that and a new BMW apparently.

Why you get a luxury car for having a good qualifying record is beyond me.
Then again, why they give one away in pre season testing is weird too.

 

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chopperman

Joined Sep 2006

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• Sep 3, 2008

• #46

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Frizzle @ Sep 3 2008, 07:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Well that and a new BMW apparently.

Why you get a luxury car for having a good qualifying record is beyond me.
Then again, why they give one away in pre season testing is weird too.
thats always seemed a bit weird to me also

 

Jumkie

Joined Oct 2006

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Your Mom's House

• Sep 3, 2008

• #47

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (roger-m @ Sep 3 2008, 12:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>thats always seemed a bit weird to me also

Its called marketing.

 

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chopperman

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• Sep 3, 2008

• #48

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jumkie @ Sep 3 2008, 08:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Its called marketing.
mabe they could market one my way. longest traveled fan

 

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SackWack

Joined Nov 2007

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• Sep 3, 2008

• #49

My money is on Lorenzo to grab another pole

 

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torro

Joined Jul 2008

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• Sep 3, 2008

• #50

Sure he will get another pole. I would say 3 from the 5. But I would prefer if he would start winning races again.

And yes, the pole position means nothing for sure...and +0.7 sec (1-1.5sec for the teammate) is also a tiny difference, anybody can put a soft rubber on and do it...pathetic...

 

xx CURVE xx

Joined Jul 2006

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Texas

• Sep 3, 2008

• #51

Stoners girl can grab my "pole"