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They would want to be!Quote:
Originally Posted by theugsquirrel
West was terrific but it was such a shame he jumped the start. I was gutted by the first corner but at least I had Casey to keep the Aussie podium dream alive! Ant will go real well at the Island in a few weeks time.
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Originally Posted by theugsquirrel
Sunglasses, watches and space on their caps are commonly sponsored (on the podium the cap is of tyres but then in the press conference it can be of personal sponsors)
Its funny because as soon as the rider gets of the bike there is always someone there with the cap, sunglasses etc...
It was a really harsh decision because he didnt really jump start. He moved forward a few inches then braked, so all he gained was about 4 inches (101.6mm ) and he was starting from stop, just like the others.
Yeah, it really was tough on him because it really stuffed him up more than giving him an advantage because he was stopping when everyone else took off. Still, that's the rules. It seemed like the red lights were help for a very long time, we wondered if his clutch had grabbed a bit and caused his 'creep'.Quote:
Originally Posted by jim mcglinchey
Why, do you prefer mirror glass used by someone next to West?Quote:
Originally Posted by theugsquirrel
It could be worse than normal start like the others, once the red light off He is not ready to make the start off after making the brake of the earlier start.Quote:
Originally Posted by jim mcglinchey
It may not count too much, the biggest disadvantage of this mistake was being penalized for jump start.
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Originally Posted by jim mcglinchey
That is what I thought too. He stopped as soon as he moved, if you get what I mean. :confused:
Yer he edged forward, hit the brakes as the rest of the field took off, then he took off after them, the penalty definately doesnt fit the crime, but its the rules im afraid..
It was amazing that he was still able to be in second after the first few corners :eek: Fark, what could have been! I just have to stop thinking about it :D His debut podium will be just round the corner, im sure..
It was just great to see him qualify sixth in the dry IMO ;)
Oh and he's sponsored by Spy Optics (sunglasses brand) same as Hopkins..
That podium might just be at The Island... :)
Lets hope it is an all aussie podium, that will make up for a lot of dissapointment's in the last years for the Ant lol.