Troy story

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Originally Posted by The Phantom

Corser has a pedigree that Haga can only dream about - Australian SBK title, AMA title, two world titles, more Superpoles than you can shake a steering damper at - why aren't we suggesting that Haga should give it away? It's obvious who is the winningest rider at Yamaha right now. Corser's just having an off year. My only criticism of Corser is that he doesn't race at 100% when the bike isn't perfect, but that can be said of 90% of racers in any series.

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Haga is no sloth either, suzuka 8 hour winner, JSB champion, has a GP500 podium finish and lost the 2000 SBK title because of unlucky circumstances

Interesting point about Haga, he was never outscored by a team mate in World SBK

I think Corser should be given one last year and bow out with Bayliss. Whilst he has been outpaced by Haga, he really hasn't had much luck at all. Also, I reckon a large part of Haga's competitiveness this year is due to Corser's development skills and also because Corser is fast and pushing Haga. He deserves one last crack.

wsbk has a lot of open seats in the coming year.

ten kate is expand to four bikes, which means that thre will be 2 perhaps 3 new riders.

i think yukio is done after this season. too many injuries.

lanzi's manager runs the team, so i guess he'll either stay or be demoted to a lesser ducati ride.

there are plenty of seats for the young riders, so i think corser deserves another shot on the yamaha r1. and, i for one, didn't think chili was a sideshow in his last seasons. i love dude's passion for his craft.

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Originally Posted by T-D

i for one, didn't think chili was a sideshow in his last seasons. i love dude's passion for his craft.

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PFC was a great ambassador for the sport. I saw Frankie on the streets at Phillip Island mingling with the crowd and being very generous with his time year after year.

As a serious racer he was well and truly done by the last year or two. I am not underestimating his considerable talent, just suggesting he left it a tad late in retiring.

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Originally Posted by Mach24

PFC was a great ambassador for the sport. I saw Frankie on the streets at Phillip Island mingling with the crowd and being very generous with his time year after year.

As a serious racer he was well and truly done by the last year or two. I am not underestimating his considerable talent, just suggesting he left it a tad late in retiring.

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Far better to retire too late than too early. That way there are no regrets. I think we as the public forget even sports heroes are human and too often decide when sportspeople should give it up (I include me in this) when it is up to the individual to decide when their time is up. I would reckon there would be nothing worse than giving it up and forever wondering what might have been and living in regret - and that can be attributed to life in general, not just sport. Sorry if I sound like I'm preaching, I don't mean to but we do only get to have one crack at this life. Better make the most of it then. :up: :)

To be fair to Corser, he has had a few mechanical problems with the bike deciding to spew oil around the place. I'd give it a few more races before saying he's past it. Anyway, Corser has more right to a decent ride than guys like Lanzi and Fabrizio.

after that performance at brands i think troy has answered his critics.

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Originally Posted by T-D

after that performance at brands i think troy has answered his critics.

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+1

Maybe he lurks here :p :

Troy did put up a spirited ride.... Must be contract renegotiation time!