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WSBK is on the rise again, I am sure companies can get in at 'the right' price in a growing spectacle.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrisS
Hannspree have made the decision and I hope many more do also.
WSBK has been and will become more of a threat to MotoGP assuming the current trend continues.
Just bumping this thread back up as the season approaches (in ten days!), with this article off Pitpass about the Portimao circuit which, all being well, we'll be concluding the season with in November:
http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpa...s_art_id=33890
wasn't there a WSBK test today, with Lanzi on top? Though I saw that on Eurosport text today
Hannspree do have one sponsor deal with FG Sport and one with Honda Europe. So the money the different "Hannspree teams" get is from Honda Europe's sponsor deal.Quote:
Originally Posted by tha_jackal
Yes. There is a testing in Qatar 10-13 feb.Quote:
Originally Posted by Corny
Day 2 times.
1. Lanzi (Ducati) 1.59.4
2. Xaus (Ducati) 1.59,5
3. Lavilla (Honda) 1.59,5
4. Biaggi (Ducati) 2.00,0
5. Muggeridge (Honda) 2.01,0
6. Laconi (Kawasaki) 2.01,2
7. Tamada (Kawasaki) 2.01,4
8. Holland (Honda) 2.01,6
9. Badovini (Kawasaki) 2.01,8
10 Iannuzzo (Kawasaki) 2.01,9
Stiggy Motorsport was in Cartagena and did some testing together with the German SBK-team alpha Technik. Robbin did a big highsider the last day and do have a very blue backside now.
Anyone going to the Supers at The Island??
This will be my first year at Supers and I am really looking forward to it. The trip down will be boring as I am flying down alone and meeting friends there.
Can't wait..
I have long dark hair and will be in a Roby Tshirt most days!! Say Hello if you see me!!
:p
Say Hello~~
Go Roby!!! ;)
Wearing a Roby t-shirt would certainly make you distinctive! What is your name if I do see you there or should I just say "g'day Roby44"?! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Roby44
I will be there as always, have already organised the Friday off to head down. Usually hang out at Doohan corner (turn 1) or MG. Would like to view from Siberia for a change but will see how I go. Keep an eye out for a Green 2006 ZX6R with underseat Devil mufflers and a 6 foot skinny guy riding it. That will be me! :D
I really can't wait. I am expecting a real tough tussle in Superbike between Ducati (Bayliss, Biaggi and maybe Fabrizio) and Yamaha (Corser and Haga) but I really reckon Honda, Suzuki and Kawasaki will be fighting for the scraps.
Supersport looks to be a very open affair with Yamaha looking as strong as Honda this year. Kawasaki have greater involvement so will hopefully improve but I am particularly looking forward to seeing how Triumph perform.
Hurry up already, it's been too long!!!
Great to see Bayliss back on top. Corser and Haga not far behind though. It looks like being an exciting year for the Supers.
This are pictures from the 2008 BMW SBK test is Cartagena/Spain!
Test drivers are Jürgen Fuchs and Thomas Hinterreiter:
http://static.blogo.it/motoblog/bmw_superbike_01.jpg
http://www.visordown.com/news/images...erbike-4x3.jpg
I'm leaving here, Brisbane, on an early flight Thursday and after spending some time in Melbourne will be heading down that afternoon. Should be at local by 8pm!!Quote:
Originally Posted by NinjaMaster
I usually hang about at MG or Siberia. Although I don't mind Lukey Heights either!
Don't forget Roby will be in there too!! :)
Oh I'll answer to Roby!! ;)
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Originally Posted by maxu05
My word!! Roby is going to give 'em all heaps!! :)
Laugh now, I know you are all laughing!!, But One Day he'll be right up there!!
Then I'm going to be saying..I told you so!!! :p
have a look on the new livery of TEAM SUZUKI ALSTARE for their three riders set up
http://www.superbikeplanet.com
A funny and very special outfit full of bubbles , energy for everyone as the season will be very attractive with 28 minimum rider's line up at the start.
Have a look on
http://www.superbikeplanet.com
for all three riders
YUKIO KAGAYAMA
FONIS NIETO
MAX NEUKIRCHNER
tell me your opinion.....
you like it
you think you can like it
you need to see it on tv before giving opinion
New Suzuki livery - mmmmm. Not sure yet!
It looks pretty bright and busy, which is good.
Possibly a bit cluttered - quite a mix of the old blue/yellow with the new red/white sponsor going on there, but I'll wait and see how it looks on TV.
Would have been good to have three different liveries if that was allowed - Dark Dog for Max, Pepephone.com for Fonsi and a classic factory livery for Yukio.
Not sure how to rate Suzuki ahead of the season, I think they could still be front-runners on occasion.
That livery is way too busy for my liking. It looks awful IMO.
Combination of yellow dark dog and pepephone make the bike looks too busy, but it give a fun look, it's a reminder to the twist livery of Yamaha Fiat 500 Assen, creative work.
The underage drinking and drunk driving/riding could be an issue that have seriously prohibited Corona to appear on the bike. I expect they still want to run another yellow edition of Gracias extra once racing in a country without strict prohibition on beer product, (like Sentul ;) )
That livery really is woeful, pathetic.. I cannot believe someone got paid for it..
Looks rubbish, like a backmarker privateer trying to cram on as many sponsors as possible. Separate liveries would have been more preferable.
I'm not really rating the Zook squad very highly at the moment. I really only see Nieto, Neukirchner and Kagayama as infrequent podium chances with best championship finishes likely around 6th to 10th.
As you may or may not know, 'pats750' is Patricia Batta, wife of Francis Batta, so the feedback will be heard on this occasion!
She ran a competition three years ago to win the team merchandise, which I won (I was a regular member on here at the time as opposed to Mod). I might wear the shirt tomorrow actually!
Cool, hi Patricia.
I looked earlier and elected to wait until I saw it on tv - but the concept looks ok to me.
I certainly am not ready to write Yukio off just yet... but I do think the Ducati and Yamaha teams are likely to be strongest.
[quote="The Phantom"]Cool, hi Patricia.
I looked earlier and elected to wait until I saw it on tv - but the concept looks ok to me.
Oh Murry, you really do know how to kiss butts :p : :laugh:
Anyone have any idea how to get access to live timing via the new SBK site?
Wouldn't mind checking out Superpole or even some practice sessions..
Nieto tops the sheets in SBK FP! Fantasy league looking good :D :D Touch wood..
I just had a look at the site. One of the little boxes under the bigger main screen thing is "SBK FP1 is underway" There's a "play" icon so select that which then brings up a "play" icon on the bigger screen and it takes you to the live timing screen. At present it is showing some results. I guess the live timing will be on tomorrow for the Superpole etc, the times of which are listed. Hope that is of some help.
Damn, busted again! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by maxu05
Or just select Live Timing which seems to have appeared now on left of screen.??
A couple of 09 hopefuls have been recently unveiled.
KTM RC8
http://www.raptorsandrockets.com/ima...8_1190_031.jpg
Aprilia RSV4
http://www.raptorsandrockets.com/ima..._RSV4_07-2.jpg
And to think WSB was nearly dead a couple of years ago.
Julian Masuecos can get a BMW contract for 2008/2009!
That Aprilia is awesome. I can't find it right now but there's a clip of one running at the press launch. WOW - makes the hair on your neck stand up
If KTM, Aprilia get a bike on the grid it would be awesome. I would hope that Triumph step it up and run with the big boys soon as well.
A new pic of the BMW superbike !
http://www.motorsport-aktuell.ch/images_msa/1422_6.jpg
:D
A nice article by Randy Mamola about getting a go on some of the bikes at Valencia during preseason testing:
http://www.worldsbk.com/pubb_EN/news_ext.php?id=2149
Very interesting too that he did low 38's on Roby Rolfo's bike after just six laps - Roby did a low 36 at the test and the outright pace was Ruben Xaus with a mid 34 which was a quali tyre run and new lap record. Randy's not slow despite his age!
Great article Pat. Randy is one of, if not the greatest rider not to win the title IMO. He also sounds very down to earth in his letter. I would love to get hold of the new magazine when it is released. I wonder how much a subscription would cost, from here in China.
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Originally Posted by patnicholls
Some one mention My Roby!!! ;)
but, as the Buell 1125R has shown recently in France...
http://www.fsbk.fr/pdf/chronos/08033...e1_toptwin.pdf
Attachment 1773
and at Hockenheim...
http://thekneeslider.com/archives/20...in-first-race/
it is quite an introduction to international racing circles, considering that both efforts were run fresh from the factory wthout support, and with minor tweaks by the teams themselves.
Once they are up to production numbers to qualify, don't be suprised if the 1125R's are a constant pain for the top teams & manufacturers competing against them. ;)