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duccarlos

#105
October 15, 2018, 12:46:36 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on October 15, 2018, 12:28:52 PM
Since they're going to award points for all three races, that wouldn't exactly be sporting, now would it? ;D

The real problem in any series is when the race is for second. Rea needs to move up.

I'm surprised Carmelo can't see this.


I see it slightly differently. They need to start pumping more young talent to WSBK, instead of it becoming the preferred retirement home for old MotoGP guys.
Quote from: polivo on November 16, 2011, 12:18:55 PM
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ducpainter

#106
October 15, 2018, 02:03:04 PM
Quote from: duccarlos on October 15, 2018, 12:46:36 PM
I see it slightly differently. They need to start pumping more young talent to WSBK, instead of it becoming the preferred retirement home for old MotoGP guys.
Sykes and Melandri currently have no ride for next year.

If Rea moves up that will be room for 3 young guns.

That way the dominant figure is gone and there's room for new talent. Where that talent comes from remains to be seen.

I still think Rae's dominance is the real problem. The racing is no longer exciting. Even having him start from 9th does little to no good. He's typically riding off into the sunset by the second lap.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”


GregP

#107
October 16, 2018, 05:44:46 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on October 15, 2018, 02:03:04 PM
Sykes and Melandri currently have no ride for next year.

If Rea moves up that will be room for 3 young guns.

That way the dominant figure is gone and there's room for new talent. Where that talent comes from remains to be seen.

I still think Rae's dominance is the real problem. The racing is no longer exciting. Even having him start from 9th does little to no good. He's typically riding off into the sunset by the second lap.

I’ve taken to watching the races in fast forward mode they are so boring. When the broadcast is focused on the race for 7th place, that’s not really much of a show. I know these things go in cycles but WSBK has really become a real snoozer.

Gagne seems to be making progress but it seems the CBR isn’t sorted, which is surprising. Hopefully he continues to make his way up the grid. PJ seems to just be a grid filler at this point but I still root for the Americans because I’m such a patriot!!  [laugh] [laugh]
Don't expect much and you won't be disappointed.

duccarlos

#108
October 16, 2018, 07:37:16 AM
I obviously wish that Rea would be given a shot at a MotoGP ride. I can only assume that the transition is smoother than from Moto2. Another thing to consider is if he even wants to make a switch. He’s dominating on a manufacturer that’s not on the MotoGP grid. I assume He’s Kawasaki’s golden child and are unlikely to simply let him go.
Quote from: polivo on November 16, 2011, 12:18:55 PM
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kopfjäger

#109
October 16, 2018, 06:09:14 PM
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duccarlos

#110
October 16, 2018, 07:59:43 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on October 16, 2018, 06:09:14 PM
https://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/jonathan-rea-better-than-crutchlow-motogp/3195562/
This is what I’m saying. He doesn’t seem motivated to switch to MotoGP where he will likely lose to Cal, at least at the beginning.
Quote from: polivo on November 16, 2011, 12:18:55 PM
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kopfjäger

#111
October 18, 2018, 12:28:31 PM
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ducpainter

#112
October 18, 2018, 03:28:47 PM
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”


kopfjäger

#113
October 22, 2018, 06:35:01 PM
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kopfjäger

#114
October 26, 2018, 07:35:14 PM
Qatar 🇶🇦 Race 1

1. Jonathan Rea, UK (Kaw ZX-10RR), 17 laps, Total Race Time 33:34.913, Best Lap Time 1:57.284
2. Tom Sykes, UK (Kaw ZX-10RR), -1.424 seconds, 1:57.805
3. Alex Lowes, UK (Yam YZF-R1), -3.705, 1:57.868
4. Eugene Laverty, Ireland (Apr RSV4 RF), -4.723, 1:57.693
5. Marco Melandri, Italy (Duc Panigale R), -10.579, 1:58.081
6. Loris Baz, France (BMW S1000RR), -13.173, 1:58.445
7. Michael Van Der Mark, Netherlands (Yam YZF-R1), -14.557, 1:58.266
8. Chaz Davies, UK (Duc Panigale R), -17.216, 1:58.189
9. Jake Gagne, USA (Hon CBR1000RR SP2), -17.277, 1:58.574
10. Toprak Razgatlioglu, Turkey (Kaw ZX-10RR), -18.179, 1:58.454
11. Lorenzo Savadori, Italy (Apr RSV4 RF), -24.924, 1:58.384
12. Leandro Mercado, Argentina (Kaw ZX-10RR), -30.183, 1:58.997
13. Xavi Fores, Spain (Duc Panigale R), -34.931, 1:57.973
14. Roman Ramos, Spain (Kaw ZX-10RR), -46.851, 2:00.146
15. Gabriele Ruiu, Italy (Kaw ZX-10RR), -58.890, 2:00.196
16. Maximillian Scheib, Chile (MV Agusta F4 RC), -9 laps, DNF, retired, 2:01.929
17. Leon Camier, UK (Hon CBR1000RR SP2), -10 laps, DNF, crash, 1:58.816

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ducpainter

#115
October 27, 2018, 11:41:44 AM
Race 2 cancelled due to weather.

Johnny won't get his chance to own the most wins record, outright, this year.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”


koko64

#116
October 27, 2018, 12:41:14 PM
Moto GP is the next step. Surely Newcastle Brown Ale or some UK brewer can make it happen.
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ducpainter

#117
October 27, 2018, 12:52:16 PM
Like Carlos says...maybe he doesn't want to go, at this point in his life.

Only problem in his staying, like Mladin in AMA, is the racing gets stale.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”


kopfjäger

#118
November 05, 2018, 06:53:51 PM
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