his done a better job than Tadama imo. also, he should be in tech 3 for next season imo.Quote:
Originally Posted by patnicholls
Dovi to D'Antin was a bit of a intresting choice to hear.
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his done a better job than Tadama imo. also, he should be in tech 3 for next season imo.Quote:
Originally Posted by patnicholls
Dovi to D'Antin was a bit of a intresting choice to hear.
Well, Tamada won two races in 2004 (on Bridgestones) and in the second half of that season was as strong as anyone. He really looked set to take the title fight to Rossi until he got on Michelins and it all went wrong. He's also won three World Superbike races as a wildcard in the past, so is no slouch! Guintoli, as the top privateer in 250s last year but not near the front of races overall, wasn't really expected to do anything this year but he's been a very pleasant surprise imho.Quote:
Originally Posted by Corny
Dunlop have their moments, but overall are some way behind Michelin and Bridgestone (as is attested to by the tyre limiting rules for M and B). At Donington, their rain tyre was woeful - both riders were nine seconds a lap off the pace and were lapped twice. They also suffer (in terms of the big class) by supplying the entire 250 and 125 field with their tyres. It would be nice if they were more competitive, but at present they aren't.
Tamada is a good rider yes, I know, if he's got the right package for him (bridgestone), which he hasn't got right now..Quote:
Originally Posted by patnicholls
Guintoli had to start from 0 this year, so it's a bit easier for him maybe
I'm sure the dunlops are not that good, but with a real top rider (Burgess tried to get Casey on the Dunlop Yamaha didn't he?) like Casey they could be a lot closer to the front..
Tamada WILL be gone at the end of the year. He's being outshone and outclassed by a rookie former 250 privateer.. Sorry, there's no excuses, he's just plain average at the moment and Guintoli (who i rate) is doing superbly.. A good rider has to be able to adapt, Makoto cant, so hes gone..
the main problem with the Dunlop tyres as I understand it is that the race tyres are worn out after just a few laps.
The tyres are still inferior to Michelin and Bridgestone but at the first 4-5 laps of each race the Tech3 bikes are able to keep up with the rest but after their tyres are gone they just drop to the back
Any word on Spies getting a shot at Mot GP ?
From what I've read somewhere, Spies may be lined up for a MotoGP wildcard later this season. But the problem with this is that Suzuki's wildcards have supposedly already been determined for the year. The other option was to set up a test for Spies. Whether any of this is the case or not, IMO Suzuki would be unwise not to line up some kind of a test/wildcard for Spies in the very near future.
Spies is obviously a talent, however going from Superbike to MotoGP is not a walk in the park - very few have been able to really make it work. Especially since the move to 800s, where corner speed has become even more critical to good laptimes.
For every Spies there are two 250GP guys who could also potentially do the job. It will take a sponsor/factory looking to raise their profile in the US to sign him.
I think he should go to WSB, they need more Americans. Already 4/5 of 'em (not sure if Junior is completely out) in MotoGP.
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Giving Spies a wildcard ride at any track other than Laguna will mean he will finish last probably a long way behind everyone else if he manages to keep the bike upright.
Also as Phantom said there are 250GP guys (and also World SBK and BSB guys) that could do the job better. He is doing well in AMA but the truth is AMA is an one team championship with only Spies and Mladin having race winning bikes, if Spies wants to move up in the motorcycle racing world he should take a risk and move to World SBK
I dont know if this deserved a new topic, Bayliss says he'd like to win the title on the 1098 and then retire
http://superbikeplanet.com/2007/Jul/070717v.htm