WSBK - Portimao Discussion - final race of the year

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Helix

Joined Jul 2007

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Andover, Hampshire UK

• Nov 3, 2008

• #21

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (krusty @ Nov 3 2008, 07:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Troy Bayliss is an absolute champion, both a champion rider and a champion person! It's really a shame to see him retire when he is still the best superbike rider in the world and the best by a country mile!

What a fitting end to his career. He could not have scripted it any better;

1) He wins his last ever MotoGP race (and the last 990 race for his beloved Ducati)
2) Takes the WSBK title in his last year (and retires as the world champion)
3) Wins the last superpole of the year (and the last ever superpole)
4) Completes the double and wins his last race!

You are a star Troy! This could not have happened to a nicer bloke!

+1

It's not going to be the same without him, he's not only a good bloke, he's always entertaining to watch .

 

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DRILL

Joined Jun 2005

5K Posts | 1+

• Nov 3, 2008

• #22

What a fantastic sbk meeting that was!! Best racing of the year imo,excellent track with just about everything you need there,it just flowed from corner to corner and the drops were summat` else.Definately one to visit if abroad,great days racing.

 

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BigAl

Joined Oct 2007

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• Nov 3, 2008

• #23

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Stevo @ Nov 3 2008, 08:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Last superpole EVER?????

Have I missed something here?

will try find a link/info, but AFAIK its all changing to a F1 style quali system from now on..

 

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Marijke

Joined Jul 2005

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Gelderland

• Nov 3, 2008

• #24

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BigAl @ Nov 3 2008, 11:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>will try find a link/info, but AFAIK its all changing to a F1 style quali system from now on..
yeah they changed it to the F1 system. should be fun too!!

cant wait for next season

 

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Stevo

Joined Jul 2008

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Derby UK

• Nov 3, 2008

• #25

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BigAl @ Nov 3 2008, 10:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>will try find a link/info, but AFAIK its all changing to a F1 style quali system from now on..

First I've heard about that. Sounds great though.

I'm pretty sure BSB are having an F1 style knockout session, but I've heard nothing about WSB.

 

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Tom

Joined Feb 2006

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West Yorkshire, UK

• Nov 3, 2008

• #26

Very strong showing from the Brits this weekend, lots to get excited about with Rea for next season. Bayliss was brilliant, great way to sign off a legendary superbike career. Sweet track too.

 

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Checa_7

Joined Jul 2006

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Leeds, England

• Nov 3, 2008

• #27

Good weekend for Carlos... a good 2nd place from 11th on the grid, and would have repeated it in race 2 had Xaus not bailed right in front of him.

Bayliss was simply amazing, he will be badly missed in WSB.

However, next year is the big chance for Haga. He's got Bayliss' ride, so he has to be favourite. If he doesn't get it next year, he may as well give up.

Portimao was a very good track, provided some excellent racing.

 

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Marijke

Joined Jul 2005

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Gelderland

• Nov 4, 2008

• #28

Its in dutch, but this is my source!

after valencia, rossi asked if there was any chance he couldve joined the wsbk Portimao race!!! how awsome would that have been if he wouldve raced too

 

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Stevo

Joined Jul 2008

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Derby UK

• Nov 4, 2008

• #29

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Marijke @ Nov 4 2008, 09:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Its in dutch, but this is my source!

after valencia, rossi asked if there was any chance he couldve joined the wsbk Portimao race!!! how awsome would that have been if he wouldve raced too

That would have been amazing.

What happened? Did Yamaha not let him do it or something?

 

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kieran

Joined Jun 2007

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Hell

• Nov 4, 2008

• #30

Fantastic end to Bayliss' career - a true champion!
And that track is awesome. When is it going to be put on the motoGP circuit? We need it now! I'm in agreement - dump Valencia and put it on.

 

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BigAl

Joined Oct 2007

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• Nov 5, 2008

• #31

probably the best way to sign off on your career. a real "fairytale ending" (if you can use fairytale with ref to bayliss!)

a fitting end to the career of a true racer and gent..