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7 Apr 2009, 19:50 (Ref:2436161)
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2009 British Superbike
Well, the new season kicks off this coming weekend...
How about that for a pointless post? I just wanted to remind people but there was no 2009 thread. I didn't see the point in starting a new thread for such a small post. |
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7 Apr 2009, 20:04 (Ref:2436180)
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I see nothing wrong with it.  I wonder how Airwaves will do with zero practice time. The American Yamaha team has not had much success with the new R1. But Airwaves are said to be using data from the WSBK team. Should be an interesting comparison. Am I also correct in remembering that Crescent Suzuki are going with one bike only? Is Ellison riding again this year? |
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7 Apr 2009, 22:54 (Ref:2436305)
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Lol Brookes has been sent home for not having the right papers to work over here!!
How I laughed when I read that one! Dont think it'll be for long but many UK race fans will be tickled by the irony! Our former biggest team emplying two Aussies, yet haveing to rely on a bloke from down the road!! Plater! |
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8 Apr 2009, 10:38 (Ref:2436590)
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Thats shisen about Brookes, but funny that it can happen with managers & teams etc so laugh away chunder...
Did i read somewhere that MV Augusta are the only italian marque in BSB in 2009 - what happened to Ducati 
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8 Apr 2009, 20:12 (Ref:2436948)
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Who's the bloke on the other HM Plant bike?
Bummer about Brookes. Never take anything for granted. It's usually best to have that stuff sorted ahead of time. |
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8 Apr 2009, 21:05 (Ref:2436989)
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So, not a single Ducati in the premier class. What is that all about. Did Ducati takes their bikes away?
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8 Apr 2009, 21:13 (Ref:2436993)
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I thought Airwaves dumped Ducati? Or was there more to it?
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9 Apr 2009, 07:42 (Ref:2437164)
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Glen Richards is on the other HM Plant Honda - won the Supersport title last year on the Triumph.
Personally, i wouldnt have thought that Glen should be on such a good bike as he has had a crack at BSB before & he aint no spring chicken - but, good luck to him 
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9 Apr 2009, 20:44 (Ref:2437717)
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Dont think anyone dumped anyone to be honest
Rutter was looing at Dukes again but the cost is very highe to run Corsa bike I think and the Yam is as quick out the box one suspects I think there may be a Duke but only private |
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10 Apr 2009, 16:00 (Ref:2438134)
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Hydrex Honda are looking strong at Brands. HM Plant are in the hunt along with Guintoli and Camier. What's up with Ellison? He's at the back...
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10 Apr 2009, 16:04 (Ref:2438138)
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Ellison is fooling everybody into thinking he's 4 seconds off the pace. Come race day he'll smoke 'em. Or he may just continue to be 4 seconds off the pace!
Being serious though, I'm not sure how he's managing to lose so much time around a tiny track like Brands indy... Must be bike problem or he's hurt himself. |
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11 Apr 2009, 10:03 (Ref:2438499)
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Six months to get a visa application processed is actually pretty typical these days. Brookes came here speaking fluent English, with a well-paid job lined up, and no terrorism convictions - why would our Government see him as a priority?
STP are also missing, as the MV Agusta isn't ready. |
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11 Apr 2009, 10:08 (Ref:2438501)
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I like BSB, dont get me wrong but that looks a very weak entry list. A lot of old lags.
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12 Apr 2009, 05:34 (Ref:2439105)
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For BSB, see WSBK and WSS.
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13 Apr 2009, 10:04 (Ref:2439703)
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No Dukes in Superbike, though Scott Smart is on one in Superstock 1000...
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13 Apr 2009, 10:34 (Ref:2439718)
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It's not cheap or easy to get the Ducati on the pace and within the regs. Compared to the Jap bikes anyway.
There's a Duke running in the WA Superbike championship this season, though. The 2008 champ is on it, so they're not planning on messing around at the back! Hopefully 2010 sees Duke return to BSB. |
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13 Apr 2009, 17:02 (Ref:2439880)
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after watching the 2nd BSB race this weekend .. I can't wait to see Guintoli in WSBK on a strong bike
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13 Apr 2009, 20:06 (Ref:2439991)
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He is fast as he proved on a couple of occasion's on the tech 3 bike in moto gp...
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13 Apr 2009, 21:32 (Ref:2440051)
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13 Apr 2009, 21:42 (Ref:2440056)
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I think Guinters is a top talent
To ride and learn Brands that quickly is amazing, especially when you consider how useless Watanabe was last year!! Class rises to the top I think! |
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13 Apr 2009, 23:59 (Ref:2440114)
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Last Year? Watanabe was poo this year too...
Camier & Yamaha win race 2 - been a while since Yamaha won in BSB.... Good to see Jason O'Halloran get some solid points on the SMT Honda
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14 Apr 2009, 05:02 (Ref:2440171)
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Brands Indy is a pretty easy track to learn, and more importantly - great fun. Only about 5/6 corners from memory. There are some tracks on the calendar which will not be so easy. I can't wait for his reaction at Thruxton and Cadwell! They really earn their money there. Rather them than me...
I reckon he'll be there fighting for the title at the end of the season, though, and on a WSBK in 2010 (replacing Kagy?). Go Guinters! |
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30 Apr 2009, 15:32 (Ref:2452967)
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Guintoli did a track day at Oulton Park and reckons he'll have to shut his eyes on a few corners!
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4 May 2009, 22:24 (Ref:2455495)
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Leon Camier took out both race wins on the Yamaha at Oulton Park....
Josh Brookes, very impressive  - hope it dont turn out to be a disastrous move to BSB from WSS....Points after 4 rounds... 1. Leon CAMIER (Yamaha) 88 2. Sylvain GUINTOLI (Suzuki) 77 3. Glen RICHARDS (Honda) 52 4. Karl HARRIS (Honda) 50 5. James ELLISON (Yamaha) 44 6. Stuart EASTON (Honda) 42 7. Gary MASON (Honda) 33 8. Jason O'HALLORAN (Honda) 26 8 9. Chris WALKER (Yamaha) 22 10. Simon ANDREWS (Kawasaki) 22 |
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4 May 2009, 23:15 (Ref:2455509)
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Camier seems to have the measure of Ellison. Guinters had two podiums, not bad.
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