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Started by Speeddog, October 04, 2017, 02:10:30 PM

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Speeddog

October 04, 2017, 02:10:30 PM
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ducpainter

#1
October 04, 2017, 03:15:22 PM
Any back story?
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Speeddog

#2
October 04, 2017, 05:09:14 PM
Nothing yet.
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GK

#4
October 05, 2017, 12:03:43 PM
All but confirmed!
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#5
October 06, 2017, 06:56:50 AM
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.
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#6
October 06, 2017, 10:55:01 AM
Moto Gp is still trying to unload all that leftover Spies merch.
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kopfjäger

#7
October 06, 2017, 12:10:09 PM
Maybe his mommy retired.
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duccarlos

#8
October 09, 2017, 07:31:11 AM
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.
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GregP

#9
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?
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duccarlos

#10
October 11, 2017, 09:11:23 AM
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. 
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bdfinally

#11
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?
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duccarlos

#12
October 13, 2017, 10:25:42 AM
If he makes a comeback, I will likely go watch the Road Atlanta race next year.
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stopintime

#13
October 13, 2017, 10:56:09 AM
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?
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koko64

#14
October 13, 2017, 12:01:26 PM
They would race a 1000cc short stroke R/Corsa version.
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