https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ1lSR0jrgf/
Any back story?
Nothing yet.
https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/ben-spies-motoamerica/
All but confirmed!
Unless someone is throwing a boat load of cash at him, why Moto America? Good racing but not what the AMA was when Ben left. I'd love to see Ben come back but this seems strange to say the least.
Moto Gp is still trying to unload all that leftover Spies merch.
Maybe his mommy retired.
IMHO MotoAmerica is perfect for Ben. It's a short season (10 races) and it's not as cutthroat as MotoGP. He should still have the skills to be competitive and maybe make some cash. MotoAmerica also needs another bankable name with international racing experience.
Don't get me wrong, I'd love to see Ben race a mini-bike. Maybe I'm wrong but I justify don't get a sense that Moto America/Factories aren't paying big money.
Anyone know what the top guys earn in MA?
Quote from: GregP on October 10, 2017, 06:37:29 AM
Don't get me wrong, I'd love to see Ben race a mini-bike. Maybe I'm wrong but I justify don't get a sense that Moto America/Factories aren't paying big money.
Anyone know what the top guys earn in MA?
He might be able to negotiate directly with the MotoAmerica owners for a piece of the action. Ben is still one of the top riders in the US due to his age and experience.
http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/ben-spies-working-to-make-racing-comeback-in-motoamerica-superbike/
What are the chances he'll be riding/developing th Stradale in the series. Doesn't Ducati normally develop a new SBK in national series before they throw it in the large league?
If he makes a comeback, I will likely go watch the Road Atlanta race next year.
Quote from: bdfinally on October 12, 2017, 07:32:52 AM
http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/ben-spies-working-to-make-racing-comeback-in-motoamerica-superbike/
What are the chances he'll be riding/developing th Stradale in the series. Doesn't Ducati normally develop a new SBK in national series before they throw it in the large league?
Is a ~1100cc L4 bike allowed?
They would race a 1000cc short stroke R/Corsa version.
Yeah, I thought the whole M/A tie in with Dorna was about standardizing with WSBK. Road going version 1103cc, race bike 1000cc.
Soup doesn't seem very happy with the idea of Elbowz back on track.
https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/ben-spies-ducati-motoamerica/
Quote from: kopfjäger on October 31, 2017, 06:47:27 PM
https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/ben-spies-ducati-motoamerica/
GoFundMe? I'll chip in $50... [thumbsup]
Looks like the best way to make a small fortune is to start with a large fortune and get into motorcycle racing! :o
Quote from: GregP on November 02, 2017, 06:23:50 AM
Looks like the best way to make a small fortune is to start with a large fortune and get into motorcycle racing! :o
...or a restaurant.
Dirt, it says...
https://www.cycleworld.com/former-world-superbike-champion-ben-spies-is-planning-return-to-national-racing
Very interesticing. Sounds like fun, which is what I would be focused on at this point in his life.
Imagine the look on the poor b@stards face when the que up at the starting gate and he looks over to see a WSBK world champ/MotoGP race winner in the gate next to him? Priceless!!